Continuing from our last post, we are revisiting the importance of knowing just what’s in your tank. 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… Read More »What’s In My Tank?
It’s Worth Another Look It is not uncommon to know you have a problem with a fuel system, but cannot seem to find the solution. This is especially true with the problems created by microbiological contamination. In March of last year, we made a post… Read More »Fuel System Inspections
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
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
Accelerated fuel system corrosion has long been connected with microbial contamination. While all fuel types are susceptible, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel systems appear to be top of the list. Microbial Influenced Corrosion (MIC) is responsible for billions of dollars in damage each year. Unfortunately, many… Read More »The Corrosion Connection
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
Almost 80% of fuel used in the United States is sold through over 120,000 convenience stores. The average store sells around 1.2 million gallons per year. Sites with large forecourts can sell more than 5 times that number. That being said, anything that reduces fuel… Read More »Increasing Sales by Managing Fuel Quality