An Effective Solution for Detecting Microbes Microbial contamination in fuel is a serious problem for storage tanks and equipment. Responsible for corrosion and engine failure, it is responsible for clogged filters, fuel lines and gauges. It causes seals, hoses and connections to swell and blister.… Read More »HUM-BUG Detector Kit
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
3 Easy Steps to Keep Your Fuel Quality in Check Are you feelin’ lucky? When you don’t implement a fuel quality management program, luck is all you have. Keep your fuel quality in check with the Test, Treat, Protect… (TTP) approach developed by Hammonds Fuel… Read More »Are You Feelin’ Lucky
Four Premium Products to Protect and Improve Aircraft Operation Biocide and Lubricity Additive Biobor® JF was specially formulated and introduced in 1965 to combat and eliminate Hydrocarbon Utilizing Microorganisms throughout all jet fuel and avgas powered aircraft. Jet, turboprop and reciprocating engine as well as… Read More »Top Aviation Products Keep Your Aircraft Running
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
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
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
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
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