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The Myth of ASTM D975: Understanding Fuel Standards
The world of fuel standards can be a maze of information, and navigating through it can be daunting. One of the most common misconceptions in this...
Fuel Pulse (2)
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Aviation Fuel Quality
When talking about aviation fuel quality, it's impossible to have a full discussion without dealing water and microbial growth.
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Aviation Fuel Storage
Microbiological contamination of aviation fuel is a serious issue that the aviation industry is just now coming to terms with. Not only can it...
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Fuel Problem: Aircraft Tank Corrosion
In any system used for fuel distribution or fuel storage, you are most likely to find microbes living on physical surfaces (like tank walls) and at...
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Fuel Problem: Aircraft FQIS Malfunction
Central to the proper functioning of any aircraft is the Fuel Quantity Indicator System (FQIS), the series of fuel tank probes that provide fuel...
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Understanding Flash Point: Ensuring Fuel Safety and Performance
Fuel management is a critical aspect of various industries, including transportation, construction, and agriculture. To ensure optimal performance...
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Keeping Your Stored Fuel's Quality Where It Should Be
Protecting Quality and Performance In Stored Fuels Stored fuels are mostly diesel and/or biodiesel blends stored in large and small tanks for use in...
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Why Fuel Condition Monitoring? Because Fuels Have Changed
We’ve Never Had To Do Fuel Testing Before, So Why Now? Because fuels have changed and are not what they used to be. That's the simple answer. You...
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Taking Care of Your Fuel: Understanding the Role of ASTM
How ASTM Is Critical To Best Practice Fuel Care Sometimes, to better understand the scope and value of the kind of fuel testing necessary for best...
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Fixing Problems With Water In Fuel Tanks
Water is the enemy of stored fuel, the tanks it’s stored in, and the equipment that uses it. Fuel storage rules that used to allow for “allowable”...