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NFPA 110 Explained: What Fuel Managers Are Really Responsible For
If you manage stored fuel for backup power systems, there’s a good chance NFPA 110 applies to you—whether you realize it or not. Even if you don’t...
Power Generation
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2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions: What They Mean for you
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is still several months away, but the earliest forecasts are already beginning to appear. For businesses and...
6 min read
Joint Commission and SPCC Compliance: Where Fuel Tank Requirements Overlap for Hospitals and Data Centers
Two regulatory frameworks. Different origins. Different enforcement mechanisms. But for facility managers responsible for diesel storage tanks at...
7 min read
Fuel Tests That Actually Predict Failure: Understanding ASTM D6469 and Microbial Testing
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...
7 min read
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...
3 min read
Good Fuel Maintenance Starts With Fuel Sampling
Imagine a scenario where a hospital faces a power outage but finds its backup generators faltering due to poor fuel quality. Such a situation...
5 min read
Why Does Diesel Fuel Gel in Winter and How Can You Prevent It?
When temperatures plummet, your diesel fuel faces a silent threat that can stop your engine cold. Whether you're managing a fleet of trucks,...
5 min read
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...
7 min read
The Modern Manager's 2025 Guide to Diesel Algae, Bacteria & Sludge
As the years stretch out since ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) became our reality between 2007 and 2010, more and more professionals are learning what...
3 min read
How To Tell If A Fuel Storage Additive Is "Worth It"
No business makes decisions in a vacuum. Context is everything. Decisions to spend money within the organization are (or should be) based on the...