The classification of Service Stations may vary according to the target market, setting, products, brand and / or location, Among many other variables, but nevertheless, By grouping them we can show differentiating aspects in the distribution of fuels that allow to define unique parameters to consider in each of them.
According to the object market, automotive service station can be found, Fluvial, Aviation and Industrial Maritime, next, Some characteristics are described for each of them:
a. Automotive Service Station: Fuel storage and distribution center, They can be liquid, Gaseous or electric charge. They work for cars, Trucks, trucks, buses, motos, etc. general motor vehicles.
Among the most commercial fuels is gasoline (current and extra according to octane), Diesel and its variations (Diesel Plus, Biodiesel and 1D grade, 2D y 4 D according to his density) and natural gas. Others less commercial are LPG, ethanol, hydrogen, etc.
b. Fluvi Service Stationl: As the name implies, it is related to the rivers, So these facilities store and distribute fuel to fresh water vessels. Small boats and boats usually use gasoline.
c. Maritime Service Station: Establishment related to sea activities, So these facilities store and distribute fuel to salt water ships such as ships, ships, boats, etc.
For vessels is the Diesel Marin and the fuel oíl (IFO), used in large vessels.
d. Aviation Service Station: Liquid fuel distribution point for aircraft propulsion. Among which you can find jet fuel, Aviation gasoline (exhaust), jet B, bioqueroseno.
e. Industrial Service Station: Exclusive installation for fuel distribution as a great consumer with fixed installation, where fuel is stored and distributed for private use