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Erik Bjornstad: Aug 11 2026
Your generator fuel failed its annual ASTM slate, or the sample you pulled came up dark and hazy, and now you need a fuel polishing service. So you...
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Erik Bjornstad: Jul 21 2026
Your maintenance shop is changing fuel filters on the same trucks every few weeks. A driver calls in with a derate 300 miles from the terminal. The...
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Erik Bjornstad: Jun 30 2026
The utility fails. The automatic transfer switch does exactly what it's supposed to do. The first generator starts, carries the mission-critical...
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Erik Bjornstad: Jun 24 2026
A backup tank can sit untouched for months—that’s exactly what it was designed to do. The fuel went in clean, the generator passed its last...
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Erik Bjornstad: Jun 9 2026
Data center operators invest millions in redundant power systems, yet many overlook the most critical component sitting in their fuel tanks: the...
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Erik Bjornstad: May 19 2026
A diesel storage tank rarely fails on a Monday morning with no warning. The signs build up quietly. Filter changes start running short....
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Erik Bjornstad: Apr 28 2026
Quick Answer The most effective solution for stored fuel problems combines mechanical methods (fuel polishing, tank cleaning) with chemical treatment...
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Erik Bjornstad: Mar 19 2026
For hospitals maintaining emergency generators, utilities protecting grid stability, data centers ensuring uptime, and fleets managing fuel...
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When fuel prices fluctuate and economic uncertainty puts pressure on operating margins, it becomes even more important to get the most out of every...
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Erik Bjornstad: Mar 10 2026
Over the years, when we’ve written about diesel fuel maintenance, the focus has often been on microbial contamination control and fuel stability....
