The 2022 hurricane season outlook is once again expected to be above average. Nineteen named storms are projected this year, according to the National Hurricane Center. If it’s anything like the last ten years, eight or them saw Atlantic storms starting before June 1st. If… Read More »Is Your Generator Fuel Ready for Hurricane Season?
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
Biobor JF is the Answer Our last post investigated the challenges with finding the problem in your tank. This post will answer the question, “How do I treat the problem in my tank?” The simple answer is apply a biocide. However, there really never is… Read More »How to Treat the Problem in Your Fuel Tank
Sampling and More Recent studies on retail and commercial fueling sites show the poor condition of both fuel and fuel systems. Only a small percentage of owners and managers say they regularly manage their systems. Not surprising that almost all of the diesel fuel samples… Read More »How to Find the Problem in Your Fuel Tank
How important are fuel system inspections? In spite of all of the advances in fuel system technology, regular physical inspections are necessary and required in most areas. The EPA publishes a UST Manual that covers the operation and maintenance of underground storage tanks. Broward County… Read More »Microbial Influenced Corrosion, Part 3
FUEL DISTRIBUTION AND STORAGE SYSTEMS As I pointed out in a prior article, fuel is in a constant state of flux. From the time it leaves the refinery, through every point of transfer it is exposed to contamination. Once refined, fuel moves through the transportation… Read More »Fuel Quality Management, Part 3