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In Episode 73 of the Fuel Pulse Show podcast, host Erik Bjornstad tackles a common misconception in fuel storage management: that quick turn fuel systems are immune to microbial contamination. He explains how microbes can flourish in both slow turn...
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Erik Bjornstad continues the discussion on diagnosing generator problems, focusing on when and how to test fuel before accepting a technician's...
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This episode explores common generator problems and challenges the automatic assumption that fuel is always to blame. Erik Bjornstad outlines a...
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In Episode 70 of the Fuel Pulse Show, Erik Bjornstad provides a comprehensive analysis of the upcoming winter weather forecast across different U.S....
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Host Erik Bjornstad discusses solid biocide sticks (also known as bug sticks) and their use in fuel management. While these sticks offer the apparent...
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This episode of Fuel Pulse Show focuses on interpreting fuel test results, particularly for stored fuel samples. Host Erik Bjornstad guides listeners...
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This episode explores proper fuel sampling techniques and locations for different types of fuel testing. Erik Bjornstad explains how contaminants...
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This episode explores proper fuel sampling techniques as part of effective fuel maintenance. Erik Bjornstad discusses the critical aspects of where...
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In this episode, Erik Bjornstad explains the comprehensive process of fuel polishing. He covers when to polish fuel based on test results,...
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In this educational episode, Erik Bjornstad explores the relationship between biodiesel and corrosion in fuel systems. He explains that while pure...
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This episode explores the critical role of fuel stabilizers in maintaining stored fuel quality. Host Erik Bjornstad discusses why petroleum fuels...
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This episode continues the Back to School series, focusing on identifying and treating microbial contamination in fuel systems. Erik Bjornstad...
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In this episode of the Fuel Pulse Show's Back to School series, host Erik Bjornstad discusses the increasing problem of microbial contamination in...
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In this episode, Erik Bjornstad interviews Matt Leucke from Neste about renewable diesel. They discuss the properties, production process, and...
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In this episode of the Fuel Pulse Show, host Erik Bjornstad continues the "back to school" series, focusing on preventing winter gelling problems in...
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In this Fuel Pulse Show podcast episode, host Erik Bjornstad delves deeper into the complexities of diesel fuel gelling. Building on previous...
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In this episode of the Fuel Pulse Show podcast, host Erik Bjornstad explores diesel fuel's behavior in cold temperatures. He explains the fuel's...
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In this episode of the Fuel Pulse Show, host Erik Bjornstad delves into the basics of long-term diesel fuel storage. He explains that diesel fuel...
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This episode of the Fuel Pulse Show introduces a "Back to School" series, focusing on the differences between modern Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD)...
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This episode discusses the effects of prolonged hot weather on stored fuel and offers preventative measures. Heat accelerates fuel degradation,...
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This podcast episode discusses the impact of hot weather on fuel storage. The host, Eric Bjornstad, examines recent heat waves and record-breaking...
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Episode 52 of the Fuel Pulse Show discusses recent gas stove regulations controversies. Host Eric Bjornstad breaks down the Department of Energy's...
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In Episode 051 of the Fuel Pulse Show Podcast, Elizabeth Connelly discusses the challenges and future trends of electric vehicle (EV) adoption,...
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In Episode 50 of the Fuel Pulse podcast, Elizabeth Connelly discusses various aspects of electric vehicle (EV) trends, focusing on global policy...
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In this episode of the Fuel Pulse Show, host Eric Bjornstad is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Connolly from the International Energy Agency (IEA) to discuss...
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In this episode of the Fuel Pulse Show, Erik Bjornstad provides a detailed update on the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in...
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In this episode of the Fuel Pulse Show, host Erik Bjornstad delves into the predictions for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. With forecasts...
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This episode of the Fuel Pulse Show podcast delves into the critical aspects of maintaining fuel quality and storage systems. From understanding the...
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We’re back for the second part of my conversation with Brian Hartley, the owner of Diesel Dialysis and expert in all things fuel polishing and fuel...
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Today we are joined by Brian Hartley, owner of Diesel Dialysis, for a two-part conversation on fuel maintenance—particularly fuel polishing. Brian...
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One of the subjects I talk about often on this podcast is what the different diesel fuel properties and tests mean from a property standpoint. The...
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Here on the podcast, we’ve been talking about the big problem of microbial contamination in stored fuel in tanks. In this episode, I’ll be addressing...
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Quite a few myths are going around the fuel industry when it comes to microbes in fuel and how to deal with them properly. In previous episodes of...
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This week’s episode is the third in the series of shows where I focus on the half-truths, myths, and misconceptions in the fuel world regarding...
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Do you know all the signs that point to the need to use anti-gel in your fuel? We are well into the cold temperatures that start to make gelling in...
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This week, I’ll be continuing the conversation about microbial myths that are common in the fuel industry—and that can cause expensive mistakes. In...
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Today, we’re going to continue our discussion about the properties of your stored fuel, including why those properties matter, what problems could...
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Anyone who deals with stored fuel knows that microbial contamination is something they’re probably going to have to handle. Some know this is...
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Knowing when to treat your fuel to avoid temperature-related gelling is key. In this episode, I’ll explain what you need to know about temperatures,...
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When checking on your stored fuel, you can’t just take a look in the tank. You’ll have to take a sample from the tank to examine. In today’s episode,...
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On today’s episode, we’re going to be talking about the weather and the relationship between seasons with extreme temperatures. In the last episode,...
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Are you ready for hurricane season—and do you know how to find and use the hurricane data that’s out there? It’s important to understand how...
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Is a little D975 all you need in order to know the status of your fuel? In this episode, I’ll be talking about this thing called ASTND975, or the...
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Today we are continuing our exploration of fuel testing, focusing specifically on water and sediment analysis. Annual fuel testing is crucial to...
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Whether you're a fuel professional or just curious about the intricacies of fuel specifications, this episode will explain everything you need to...
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Electric vehicles offer numerous benefits over traditional gas-powered cars and trucks, including lower maintenance and fuel costs. Imagine never...
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Welcome to part 2 of our series on solving microbe problems. In this episode, we delve into the crucial steps that follow water cleanup in your tank,...
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Fuel is the lifeblood of many industries, but with great power comes great responsibility. Unfortunately, keeping microbial contamination at bay is...
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In this episode, we're continuing our discussion on oxygenates and their essential role in fuel. With concerns about air quality in the United...
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As environmental concerns continued to grow just a few decades ago, the impact of fuel on air quality was a topic that gained increasing attention....
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Today we’re exploring the fascinating world of microbial testing in fuel and how it has evolved to become more accurate. In our previous discussion,...
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Fuel contamination has become a growing concern in recent years, as changes in fuel composition have created an environment where microbes can grow...
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Are you ready to dive into the remainder of the top 10 fuel tests to consider for maintaining the health of stored fuel? Then don't miss part two of...
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We know that maintaining stored fuel health is essential to ensure that it is still in good condition and safe to use. Taking care of stored fuel...
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Previously, we spoke about microbial problems in fuel and why they happen so much more often these days. We also touched on what will actually solve...
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There is plenty of stored fuel across the country. This includes gas stations, fire stations, police stations, and even some lesser-known buildings...
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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will make a historic down payment on deficit reduction to combat inflation, invest in domestic energy production...
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It is critical to ensure that your tanks are in compliance with government regulations, but this can often be easier said than done. Today we’re...
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A large portion of tank storage sites have minor deficiencies. Sometimes it is something as small as a liquid in the spill bucket, while other times...
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As we approach the colder months, it’s important to ensure our fuel supplies are healthy and usable throughout the winter. Normal diesel and cold...
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Today’s topic isn’t something you will hear many people discuss at dinner parties, however, it is something that impacts thousands of professionals...
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Hurricane season starts in June, so this is an important episode to tune into in order to get an idea of what you can do to make sure you’re...
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If you deal with stored fuel to any extent, you are going to have to deal with microbial issues in that storage tank. This is why finding the right...
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When you’re trying to choose the right fuel treatment, how do you know a good one from a not-so-good one? If you aren’t in the fuel industry, looking...
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Are the fuels of today the same as the fuels of the past? The short answer is no. Fuel and the way that we use fuel have changed immensely over the...
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Today we are continuing our conversation with Brian Hartley, owner of Diesel Dialysis. Last week we talked about how fuel maintenance has changed...
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#dieToday we are diving into another exciting discussion about tank and fuel storage maintenance. This is something that requires a good amount of...
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Today we have Corey Agnew, the Director of Fuel Quality at Guardian Fueling Technologies, joining the show for part two of our conversation on fuel...
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If you think about the business marketplace out there—and all of the different places that use fuel in their operations—most store fuel in...
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Fuel Pulse Show! This podcast focuses on developing ways to improve people’s lives and make the world a...
