Biodiesel Stability and Storage
There are notable differences between conventional diesel and biodiesel that make its management and use more difficult. Find out how to manage your biodiesel.
Diesel Fuel Additives
Long Term Storage of Diesel
What is the shelf life of diesel fuel? So the answer may not be as simple as one would think. According to most refiners, diesel has an average shelf life of 12 months if stored at a temperature below 20°C (68°F). That may be realistic… Read More »Long Term Storage of Diesel
Diesel Engine Problems
Five Main Causes of Blocked Filters Studies consistently show that approximately 90% of diesel engine problems arise from fuel filter blockage. But what causes the blockage? Five main causes are identified along with helpful preventative measures for each. Contamination accumulates in the bottom of tanks.… Read More »Diesel Engine Problems
The Ideal Fuel Biocide
In order for fuel and fuel systems to be effectively preserved, a biocide is essential. Choosing the right biocide can be a challenge. What are the qualities of an ideal fuel biocide?
Join Biobor
Booth #316 Having problems with system corrosion and fuel contamination resulting in customer complaints and high maintenance costs. Come by booth 316 and learn how we can help you reduce maintenance costs, liabilities and downtime using Biobor’s effective Test, Treat, Protect Program. It’s As Simple… Read More »Join Biobor
More About Sulfur
In the last post we addressed three facts about sulfur in diesel fuel. Sulfur is not inherently toxic to microbes. Sulfur is harmful to humans and the environment. Sulfur damages engines. The post concluded there are fuel biocides that contain high sulfur content. Some of… Read More »More About Sulfur
The Truth about Sulfur
There is more information on the subject of sulfur in diesel fuel and more sound science than ever before. Yet there is still a misconception often repeated in the fuel industry that diesel fuel sulfur is toxic to microorganisms and the removal of sulfur is… Read More »The Truth about Sulfur
Fuel Protection
Fuel Quality Management (FQM) is not a one-time event. It is an ongoing program aimed at reducing maintenance costs, liabilities and downtime. This is the last of three post outlining Hammonds simple Test, Treat, Protect FQM program. In the first two posts we shared the… Read More »Fuel Protection
Fuel Treatment
In our last post, we addressed the first step to Fuel Quality Management (FQM), testing. It also happens to be the first of three steps in Hammonds Test, Treat, Protect FQM program. Once the fuel has been tested, treat the fuel! If fuel testing or… Read More »Fuel Treatment
Fuel Testing
Hammonds Test, Treat, Protect FQM program starts with testing to determine fuel quality and set a baseline for further actions. In this post we will address the testing part of the program. In the next two we will discuss treatment and protection. In order to… Read More »Fuel Testing