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Erik Bjornstad: Mar 3 2026
When we think of diesel fuel contamination, we’re talking about things that aren’t supposed to be there. These contaminants generally fall into a few...
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Erik Bjornstad: Feb 24 2026
Even by those fully on board with its importance, fuel sampling is often treated as just a routine task—pull a bottle, ship it to the lab, check the...
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Erik Bjornstad: Feb 18 2026
Two regulatory frameworks. Different origins. Different enforcement mechanisms. But for facility managers responsible for diesel storage tanks at...
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Erik Bjornstad: Feb 12 2026
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...
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Erik Bjornstad: Jan 29 2026
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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Erik Bjornstad: Jan 14 2026
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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Erik Bjornstad: Jan 13 2026
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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Erik Bjornstad: Jan 6 2026
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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Erik Bjornstad: Dec 22 2025
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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Erik Bjornstad: Dec 17 2025
Imagine a scenario where a hospital faces a power outage but finds its backup generators faltering due to poor fuel quality. Such a situation...
