One of the most effective cost saving steps to fuel quality management (FQM) is the regular use of a fuel biocide. But what if I have never or rarely used a biocide? And what if I have never or rarely had my tank cleaned? Then… Read More »I Used a Biocide, Now What?
The marine environments challenge the best fuel managers. Water is the enemy of fuels and water is everywhere. As a result, marine fuels must be managed. If left unchecked in a vessel or marine storage facility, the results can be catastrophic. Check out the presentation… Read More »Marine Diesel Fuel Additives
Reprint from Great Lakes Scuttlebutt Published July 17, 2017 Marine Fuel Additives, Not Just for Storage Snake Oil. Mouse Milk. Pixie dust. You guessed it, I’m talking about fuel additives. There may have been a time that these descriptions were accurate and the fuels that… Read More »Marine Fuel Additives, Part 1
There are lots of fuel additives on the market, some better than others. Hammonds Fuel Additives, Inc. is the premiere fuel biocide and additive manufacture in the world. But why trust Hammonds Biobor products? Since 1965, Biobor products have stood the test of time. As… Read More »Marine Additives Testing, Part 1
Winterizing your fuel for safe and efficient operations in low temperatures.
Do you test or sample your fuel regularly? Can you imagine pulling a sample of the fuel in your tank and seeing severe contamination? Many tank owners are experiencing higher maintenance costs on their fuel systems and equipment. Research shows that contaminated fuel accounts for… Read More »Fuel Quality – Does it Make a Difference?
This sample was removed from a school bus garage fuel system. They called in a panic saying they had big increases in bus maintenance. The lead mechanic indicated that they could not keep injectors for their bus engines on the shelf. Buses that were almost… Read More »Engine Killers
Imagine having almost ten gallons of contaminants in your fuel tank like the picture shown. The site owner had been replacing dispenser filters frequently and noticed higher maintenance costs on his fuel equipment. Imagine the surprise at what was found in the bottom of his… Read More »Fuel System Killers
In 2016, the EPA released their investigation on corrosion. In it, they say “corrosion increases servicing and equipment maintenance costs.” For the power generation industry, this can mean increased maintenance by as much as 30%. In the same study, they observed 83 percent of the… Read More »How Bad is Your Fuel?
The liabilities and financial risks associated with contaminated fuel are high if ignored. How do I know I have a problem? The warning signs and problems can be complex, but the system history helps to reveal the extent of the problem. Accelerated corrosion, fuel discoloration,… Read More »Generator Fuel Contamination Warnings