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Fuel Tests That Actually Predict Failure: Understanding ASTM D6469 and Microbial Testing
Most fuel tests tell you what already happened. Your fuel passed or failed on the day you sampled it. The distillation curve was in spec last...
Diesel
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NFPA 110 Generator Fuel Testing
In September 2017, a Florida nursing home lost air conditioning after Hurricane Irma knocked out power. The backup generator failed—not because of...
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Start Your Cold Flow Treatment Earlier This Year?
When you’re lining up plans for antigel treatment of diesel fuel, there are two key variables you need to have a handle on. When can you expect to...
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Filtering out the bad stuff in stored fuel
The most reliable way to restore problem fuel is to address both sides of the instability process: the chemistry happening inside the fuel and the...
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Even Santa Manages His Fuel
There's a lot we don't know about Santa's operation. How does he fit down chimneys? What's the deal with the elves' union contract? But one thing we...
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Good Fuel Maintenance Starts With Fuel Sampling
Imagine a scenario where a hospital faces a power outage but finds its backup generators faltering due to poor fuel quality. Such a situation...
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Corrosion in Diesel Fuel Storage Tanks - Recommendations for Tank Owners
One of our most popular webinars from the past dealt with such an important issue - Diesel Fuel Storage Tank Corrosion - that we thought it was...
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Budget Busters For Municipalities - Cold Flow Problems
As winter approaches, we’re reminded how challenging cold weather can be for local and private organizations that rely on stored fuel—city and county...
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Why Does Diesel Fuel Gel in Winter and How Can You Prevent It?
When temperatures plummet, your diesel fuel faces a silent threat that can stop your engine cold. Whether you're managing a fleet of trucks,...
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Why Is Preventive Fuel Maintenance Critical for Your Stored Fuel Today?
The concept of preventive maintenance isn't new—we see it everywhere in our daily lives. You change your car's oil before it breaks down. You...