Biofilms are microbiological communities found throughout the earth in many different forms. If you have ever gone hiking and crossed a stream, the slimy layer growing on the rocks is biofilm. The layer of slime that clogs plumbing lines is biofilm. Dental plaque is biofilm.… Read More »Biofilm Formation in Fuel Systems
Halloween season often evokes memories of scary images and thoughts of monsters. The idea that something is coming to get you. Whether it conjures up your fears or your fantasies, Halloween is just around the corner and what better time than now to talk about… Read More »It’s Coming to Get You
When it comes to cleaning heavily contaminated fuel tanks and treating contaminated fuel, the task can be daunting. Microbial contamination in a fuel system can cause a range of issues, from corrosion to equipment failure, and tackling it requires an effective, multi-stepped approach. In this… Read More »Dealing with Heavy Microbial Contamination in Fuel Systems
Poor Fuel Quality in Fuel Storage Systems: Causes and Consequences It’s Groundhog Day again! Do you ever feel this way when it comes to fuel quality management? Do you ever ask yourself, “Why do I keep having operational issues?” When it comes to fuel storage… Read More »It’s Groundhog Day Again
Diesel Fuel Quality Fuel quality is something that has to be taken seriously. It has been estimated that around 70% of diesel engine failures are due to poor fuel quality. Over the last five posts, we have discussed how different fuel additive components can essentially… Read More »Diesel Fuel 101, Part 6
In this final post on fuel system management, we will look at understanding fuel storage systems and the solution to providing clean, dry fuel as well as reducing fuel system maintenance costs. This is what we call: A basic understand of the different types of… Read More »How to Protect the Fuel in Your Tank
The video shows diesel fuel contamination in a flow stream taken during fuel polishing. Looks bad. Did you know the average retail fueling site pumps about 1.2 million gallons per year? In a years time, the tanks will accumulate approximately 90 pounds of particulate contamination… Read More »When to Clean Your Fuel Tank