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Fuel contamination symptoms: a quick primer
Erik Bjornstad: Mar 26 2024
Contamination of fuel – the presence of something that’s not supposed to be there – accounts for more than half of fuel-related problems. This...
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Recognizing Diesel Fuel Algae
Erik Bjornstad: Feb 27 2024
The last decade, since 2014 when the complete transition of all off-road diesel fuel to ULSD was completed, has seen a dramatic rise across the...
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Diesel Fuel Algae Treatment
Erik Bjornstad: Feb 13 2024
Figuring out that you have algae in your fuel is one thing. But getting rid of it and keeping it away is a whole other ball game. A game you've got...
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How to Select the Best Diesel Fuel Stabilizer
Erik Bjornstad: Feb 8 2024
The days when you could take diesel fuel, put it in a storage tank, and "set it and forget it" for months or years are long in the past. And they're...
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To Make a Diesel Biocide More Effective, Don't Forget These Tips
Microbes in fuel are a fact of life for people who store fuel for any amount of time. Today's ULSD fuels are more prone to contamination than fuels...
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Hot Summer Cold Winter: A Journey Through Extreme Climates
Erik Bjornstad: Sep 29 2023
The podcast episode, “Hot Summer Cold Winter,” astutely unveils the nuances of extreme climates, and provides insights into the living conditions and...
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Preparing Fuel For Hurricane season
Erik Bjornstad: Sep 26 2023
In an era of erratic weather patterns and escalating climate concerns, it is essential to be prepared for hurricane season. The podcast episode...
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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...
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Fuel Testing - Water and Sediment Analysis: Ensuring Fuel Quality and Performance
Erik Bjornstad: Jul 20 2023
The world of fuel management is more complex than ever, ensuring fuel quality is paramount to maintaining both the continued health and optimal...
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Keeping Your Stored Fuel's Quality Where It Should Be
Erik Bjornstad: May 30 2023
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...