Ask the Experts: What’s the dirtiest fuel you’ve come across?
July 19th, 2017 in Fuel Conditioning, News
We ask one of our fuel experts: “What’s the dirtiest fuel you’ve come across?” Find out the answer here.
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Webinar: 5 ways to stop wasting time and money on fuel conditioning
July 18th, 2017 in Fuel Conditioning, News
Over our 25 year history of working with fuel we've seen a number of very common fuel conditioning practises that could actually be completed much more economically. We'll show you how.
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Ask the Experts: Is ClearTank cleaning a big job? Will it be disruptive?
July 12th, 2017 in Fuel Conditioning, News
We ask one of our fuel experts: “When you’re required to clean fuel is it a big job? Will it be disruptive?” Find out the answer here.
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Ask the Experts: I’ve been told that I need to clean and then polish my fuel? Why both?
July 5th, 2017 in Fuel Conditioning, News
We ask one of our fuel experts: “Why do I need to clean AND then polish my fuel? Wouldn’t the polisher clean it?” Find out the answer here.
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Ask the Experts: will my engine warranty cover damages caused by dirty fuel?
June 28th, 2017 in Fuel Conditioning, News
We ask one of our fuel experts: “is it a truth or a myth that engine manufacturers void warranties if I use contaminated fuel?” Find out the answer here.
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Ask the Experts: do I really need to condition my fuel?
June 21st, 2017 in Fuel Conditioning, News
We ask one of our fuel experts: “do I really need to condition my fuel? It’s never let me down before.” Find out the answer here.
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Testing fuel before load bank testing could save you over £2,000
April 20th, 2017 in Fuel Conditioning, News
If your genset fails a load bank testing then it must be repeated. A DieselCheck fuel test highlights diesel contamination issues before your genset fails the load bank test.
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“Do I need fuel tank cleaning?” The answer is ‘yes’ more and more often
March 15th, 2017 in Fuel Conditioning, News
When we’re asked by a casual enquirer whether they’re likely to need fuel tank cleaning for their stored diesel we usually highlight three factors that advance fuel contamination. The alert signals for fuel tank cleaning Old fuel: if diesel is stored for more than six months, tank cleaning is recommended. If it’s stored for more than twelve months it becomes essential. Modern biodiesel blends degrade over time; the longer they’re stored, the more contaminated they become. Harsh conditions: outdoor tanks suffer worse contamination than indoor tanks because they suffer greater temperature changes and are more vulnerable to water pollution. Changes in temperature…
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Engine Manufacturers Recommend ISO 4406 for Fuel Cleanliness
March 7th, 2017 in Fuel Conditioning, News
Modern fuel systems are designed to reduce emissions, lower fuel consumption and improve engine performance. To achieve this they must operate at very high pressures, but engine manufacturers warn that this increases the risk of failure if the fuel used is not clean. To be recognised as clean the fuel must meet a rating of 18/16/13 on the ISO 4406 cleanliness scale. Manufacturers therefore recommend that clients should adopt a stringent fuel conditioning programme, especially if fuel is to be stored for 6 months or more. Why is dirty diesel a problem? When operating at high pressure any small, hard particles in the fuel become a source of potential system malfunction. If left untreated…
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Meet IPU at Data Centre World – 15-16 March 2017
February 21st, 2017 in Fuel Conditioning
Data Centre World is back and will once again feature its very own data centre. The full-scale exhibit showcases products and solutions in a real world scenario. It also allows you to get hands-on with the latest data centre equipment. IPU will be on the stand to explain the importance of fuel maintenance and how a Diesel Defence Fuel Polishing unit can help your data centre stay online. What is the Live Green Data Centre? CloserStill Media have constructed the ultimate data centre. The 2017 edition is also 1.5 times larger than its 2016 predecessor! It will include: Fire detection Loadbanks Switchgear Fuel polishing Cabling Data centre infrastructure management UPS/Gensets…
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