Water contamination is one of the most common and damaging issues in diesel fuel storage and use. Diesel—particularly modern ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) and biodiesel blends—is hygroscopic, meaning it naturally attracts and absorbs moisture from the surrounding air at a molecular level. This makes water ingress almost inevitable over time, especially in stored fuel. Water… Read more »
Category: Diesel Fuel Problems
Results Of U.S. Navy Tests On Magnetic Fuel Conditioning Technology
The U.S. Navy conducted formal testing on magnetic fuel conditioning technology using heavily aged #2 diesel fuel. The tests involved recirculating the fuel through a fuel polishing system. This integrated system combines mechanical filtration with magnetic fuel conditioning technology. Key results from the published Navy fuel analysis report are summarized below: MMI Engineered Systems Division… Read more »
Black or Brown Solids in My Diesel Fuel: Causes and Solutions
When biodiesel is poorly made—often referred to as “bad biodiesel”—one of the biggest red flags is a high concentration of glycerine (or glycerin/glycerol). Here’s why that matters:🧪 What Glycerine Is in Biodiesel• Glycerine is a byproduct of the transesterification process used to make biodiesel from fats or oils.• Ideally, it should be separated and removed… Read more »
Fuel Polishing Cost: Optimizing Efficiency and Reducing Expenses
Ensuring Cost-Effective Fuel Management In today’s industrial landscape, maintaining optimal fuel efficiency is crucial for businesses across various sectors. Contaminated fuel can reduce performance, increase operational costs, and pose risks to equipment integrity. Recognizing these challenges, Dieselcraft offers state-of-the-art Fuel Polishing Systems to enhance fuel quality and reduce long-term expenses. Understanding Fuel Polishing Systems Fuel… Read more »
The Vital Role of Generator Fuel in Hospitals
Hospitals and medical centers rely on emergency power generators to maintain critical operations during power outages or disruptions. These generators ensure the functionality of essential systems, including ventilators, operating room lights, refrigeration for medications, and life support systems. Without reliable backup power, patient safety and continuous medical care would be at serious risk. The Importance… Read more »
Troubleshooting Fuel Contamination Issues
Are you using a water-blocking filter, but water is still getting through? Here are the key questions to investigate: Fuel Sampling Steps Checking for Overdosing Issues Understanding Additive Ratios It’s crucial to use the correct amount of additive: Locating and Removing the Problem Fuel Testing for Contamination To test fuel clarity, use this method: Diesel… Read more »
WARNING: Fuel Problem – Algae in the Tank and Plugged Filters!
**Key Issues to Address** Microbial colonies can be a significant threat in fuel tanks. They thrive when fuel and water coexist, leading to contamination and tank deterioration. Factors like warm weather and increased biofuel use worsen this risk. Once established, these colonies can consume up to 1% of your fuel investment, causing considerable losses. **Understanding… Read more »
Diesel fuel begins to degrade in less than 30 days in your storage tanks.
Fuel degradation in storage tanks is a significant concern for industries relying on stored fuel, such as transportation, agriculture, construction, and backup power generation. Several factors contribute to fuel degradation over time, including: To mitigate fuel degradation in storage tanks, it’s essential to implement preventive measures such as: By addressing these factors and implementing proactive… Read more »
Diesel fuel testing is essential.
Here are the reasons: Overall, diesel fuel testing is critical for ensuring fuel quality, protecting engine performance and equipment, achieving emissions compliance, ensuring operational safety, and optimizing fuel economy. It provides valuable insights for maintaining reliable and efficient diesel operations while meeting regulatory requirements and industry standards. MORE INFO Contact Dieselcraft to discuss your fuel… Read more »
Contaminants on Engine Performance
Contaminants can have a significant impact on engine performance, whether it’s a gasoline or diesel engine. Here’s how various contaminants can affect engine performance: To mitigate the impact of contaminants on engine performance, regular maintenance is essential. This includes changing air, fuel, and oil filters at recommended intervals, using high-quality fuel and lubricants, flushing and… Read more »
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