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How Do You Know If Stored Diesel Is Bad—And When to Test It?
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...
Fuel Pulse
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The Importance of Oxygenates in Gasoline: A Look at the History and Regulation - Part 2
The use of oxygenates in gasoline has been a contentious issue for decades. One oxygenate commonly used in the United States gasoline was methyl...
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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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The Importance of Oxygenates in Gasoline: A Look at the History and Regulation (Part 1)
Gasoline powers many of the most critical parts of our modern lives. However, burning gasoline releases harmful pollutants into the air, including...
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Where To Sample Your Stored Fuel
Fuel storage and maintenance is always a topic of high importance, especially for industries relying heavily on fuel-based operations. A recent...
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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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When To Treat For Cold Flow: Navigating Diesel's Seasonal Challenges
As the winter cold weather beckons, fuel managers are turning towards the stored fuel tanks and the specter of cold flow problems that lurk in the...
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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...
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What Hospital Fuel Polishers Should Know About Fuel Additives
Fuel polishers who count hospitals among their customer base occupy a unique position in the healthcare ecosystem. You're tasked with ensuring that...
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Fuel Testing & Understanding Your Fuel's Properties
Taking care of today's problematic stored fuels is best done with the three-pronged Hybrid Approach - the right chemicals, the right mechanical...