INSPECT
Diesel fuel can degrade quickly for a variety of reasons and can oxidize in storage. Microbial growth, also known as humbugs (hydrocarbon utilizing microorganisms) can occur in this environment. These humbugs feed on nitrogen in the diesel fuel and oxygen in the water. This growth causes filter plugging and is corrosive to diesel engine injector systems. Other contamination may include di
rt, rust, and oxidized tank material. IDENTIFY
At DFCS, we perform several tests to identify fuel contamination:
Collect stratographic fuel samples to determine presence of water
Run culture samples to check for microbial growth
Analyze for foreign substances, as necessary
RESOLVE
Fuel Specialists at DFCS are trained to resolve contamination issues by:
Removing water from storage tanks using a specialized ma-chine that separates water from fuel
Treating diesel fuel with biocide to kill microbial growth
Polishing the fuel using equip-ment containing a specialized filtration system to remove rust, sediment, and entrained water
We also recommend treating diesel fuel with a conditioner that in-cludes cleaners, lubricity enhancers and fuel stabilizers. A regular schedule of monitoring will keep your fuel and fuel tanks clean and trouble free.
