Fuel Conditioning News

IPU welcomes software engineer to the team

August 7^th, 2020 in Components, Emissions Solutions, Engine Starting, Fuel Conditioning, News

We are very pleased to welcome Jay Pinn to the IPU team! Jay is joining us as a PowerVision and Software Engineer and has over 20 years experience in the electronics industry, working in power electronics and embedded electronic design. Coming from the Genset and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) markets, Jay has joined the team to increase the in-house support of all Enovations Controls products. Not only that, but Jay brings us the opportunity to tailor in-house Enovation PowerView Displays specific to customers requirements and applications. Due to his intimate knowledge of Enovation displays and the PowerVision programming platform, he will be able to completely work from the ground up,…

Critical Site Work: Maintaining Stored Fuel

May 1^st, 2020 in Fuel Conditioning, News

Our ClearTank Fuel Cleaning team are on the road, up and down the country, ensuring that back up power infrastructure is reliable. Andy Burrows, our Head of ClearTank put together this post, to reiterate the importance of keeping up fuel sampling in this challenging time. During times of uncertainty or cost cutting it is often easy to overlook some of the basics that help to ensure you have an uninterrupted power supply when it is needed most. If a continual power supply is vital, good fuel management needs to continue. Simply put, routine generator servicing and regular fuel sampling are vital to alert to any issues before they impact on your site operations in the event of a mains power…

IPU are open & operational – COVID update

April 3^rd, 2020 in Components, Emissions Solutions, Engine Starting, Fuel Conditioning, News

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – IPU Group Business Continuity Customer Update IPU Group Ltd. continue to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Global pandemic and the health and safety of our employees, families, customers and suppliers remain our highest priority. Our Business Continuity plan has allowed us to remain open and operational in what is an extremely challenging time with official guidance being updated on a regular basis and we remain committed to ensuring we continue to offer full support to our customers across all areas taking into consideration the advice issued by the UK Government and other relevant Health Authorities. Whilst we have taken measures to reduce the level…

IPU is business as usual

March 19^th, 2020 in Components, Emissions Solutions, Engine Starting, Fuel Conditioning, News

IPU are closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the health and safety of our staff members, families, customers and suppliers remain the highest priority. We wanted to let you know that for us, it is business as usual. Our management team is monitoring the situation closely and our robust business continuity plan will assist us in navigating this difficult time. We have deployed a large number of our office-based staff to work remotely, to minimise the risk to our key operational staff, including our workshop and stores teams. We have a wide variety of technologies at our disposal to ensure we can continue to offer an uninterrupted service. We are in regular contact with…

IPU at Speedy Expo: 30th – 31st October 2019

October 10^th, 2019 in Emissions Solutions, Fuel Conditioning, News

IPU will be at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre over the 30th and 31st October to take part in the Speedy Expo! We’ll be showcasing our Fuel Conditioning and Emissions Solutions products that are ideal for the rental industry. When? Wednesday 30th – Thursday 31st October Where? Exhibition Centre Liverpool, King’s Dock, Port of Liverpool, Liverpool L3 4FP Stand? C23 IPU Fuel Conditioning It is essential that rental equipment has a reliable fuel source. Without it, equipment stops running and things grind to a halt. Unfortunately, due to the percentage of biological matter added to diesel in order to reduce emissions, diesel fuel is only expected to stay in a usable…

Even David Baldacci is talking about Fuel Contamination

October 3^rd, 2019 in Fuel Conditioning, News

Fuel contamination is a problem that’s easy to overlook. It lurks in the dark depths of your fuel tank and is not often talked about in the media. Or so we thought. Just recently we’ve seen this issue crop up everywhere! First there was the Tesco Branksome scandal, then BMW began putting warnings on their fuel caps about diesel quality and now fuel contamination is even making an appearance in David Baldacci’s book – The Escape! This thriller follows the story of John Puller, a U.S combat veteran and special agent. He’s been called to investigate the disappearance of a prisoner from one of the country’s most secure military prisons. The man in question happens to be his…

IPU at the Construction Plant Hire Association Conference – 17th October

September 20^th, 2019 in Emissions Solutions, Fuel Conditioning, News

IPU are heading for the Heart of England Conference Centre on October 17th for the Construction Plant Hire Association Conference! When? Thursday 17th October, 08:30 am – 15:00 pm Where? Heart of England Conference and Events Centre, Meriden Road, Fillongley, Coventry, CV7 8DX As platinum sponsors, we’ll be showcasing our Fuel Conditioning and Emissions Solutions products that are ideal for the construction industry. IPU Fuel Conditioning It is essential that the equipment on construction sites has a reliable fuel source. Without it, equipment stops running and the site grinds to a halt. Unfortunately, due to the percentage of biological matter added to diesel in order to reduce…

Video: Fuel Purifiner in action

September 14^th, 2019 in Fuel Conditioning, News

If you’re hiring out generators, pumps or heavy plant equipment, you can’t always be sure of the cleanliness of the diesel going into your fleet. Contaminated fuel is bad news for your engines as it can cause extensive damage and prolonged downtime. If your equipment’s not working, you’re not earning. IPU’s Fuel Purifiner is an on-tank filtration system that protects your equipment against heavily contaminated diesel. We’ve created a series of videos to show you how cost effective and efficient the Fuel Purifiner is at protecting your engines. Removing solid particulates with the Fuel Purifiner Modern fuel injection systems operate at pressures…

New handbook: The Essential Guide to Fuel Testing

September 6^th, 2019 in Fuel Conditioning, News

IPU have released a new free pocket guide that focuses entirely on the subject of fuel testing. We remain as dedicated as ever to sharing vital knowledge with businesses on a wide range of industry topics. The Essential Guide to Fuel Testing adds to our already extensive collection of handbooks. “The Essential Guide to Fuel Testing” answers a number of questions, including: Why is it important to test your fuel for contamination? What the are common causes of fuel contamination? What are the consequences of dirty fuel? What are the best practices for fuel testing? What are the main features and benefits of IPU’s DieselCheck service? How does a portable diesel analyser…

Register your interest for a Fuel CPD course

July 31^st, 2019 in Fuel Conditioning, News

IPU Group is running a CPD1 course that educates facilities management professionals on the subject of fuel management. Here is your chance to register your interest. Free, fun and interactive, our course trains building services engineers on how to manage their stored fuel to ensure it is safe to use and able to support the building it serves. To register your interest, please click here to enter your details. We will let you know as soon as we have a course that matches your location and calendar. The course takes about one hour to complete. Its key learning objectives are: Learn about fuel contamination and the problems with biodiesel. Why fuel contamination is important to facilities…