Fuel Conditioning News

New Technical Sales Engineer Joins IPU Fuel Conditioning

February 12^th, 2015 in Fuel Conditioning, News

To further improve our Fuel Conditioning division we have recently appointed a new Technical Sales Engineer. Peter Crowden has joined IPU at an exciting time as the business develops its ambitious expansion plans. He will play an integral role assisting IPU in the development of domestic sales within the fuel division. Peter comes with a vast amount of experience within the fuel industry. His background includes: Forecourt management Crisis management Fuel polishing projects Re-pump projects Fuel sampling Man-entry tank cleaning Tank cleaning and lining projects Groundworks Peter has worked on a variety of major fuel conditioning projects including the management of Applegreen, one of…

IPU Fuel Division Qualifications

February 5^th, 2015 in Fuel Conditioning, News

The IPU Fuel Division have over 25 years experience in fuel conditioning. This is backed by a number of industry qualifications to ensure our team is using the latest techniques and safe working practices. At IPU we are committed to continuous improvement through strengthening our knowledge base of operational procedures and delivering a high quality service. Our fuel engineers hold the following qualifications: Safety Pass Alliance (SPA) The SPA license is a necessary qualification for engineers when working on fuel forecourts. It is recognised by the United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA). The petroleum industry handles potentially hazardous products; a top priority is…

New brochure heralds new approach to Fuel Conditioning

January 26^th, 2015 in Fuel Conditioning, News

We’ve just launched our 2015 Fuel Conditioning brochure. And while it’s true that we’ve expended blood, sweat and tears producing it even we have to recognise that new brochures are not usually newsworthy. This time it’s a bit different. The new brochure reflects a significant change in buying trends that we saw develop during 2014. The hospitals, datacentres and banks we speak to are are becoming less satisfied with buying different parts of their fuel solutions from different vendors. They prefer one supplier to test, clean, polish and stabilise their stored fuel. Now that the need for fuel conditioning is clearly understood the market has moved on. The prime…

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How to spot fuel contamination in your storage tanks

January 15^th, 2015 in Fuel Conditioning, News

The good news is you don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to spot if your fuel is contaminated, the bad news is if you can actually see the signs of contamination the problem is already serious. On sites where power is critical (such as datacentres, hospitals and military bases) backup generators will be employed to cover any failures in the mains supply. Under normal conditions these units will run for just minutes each month as part of a maintenance programme. But this leads to the storage of large amounts of fuel over a long period of time. This practice carries a stark warning from engine manufacturers and even diesel suppliers that advise if storing fuel any longer than 6-12…

Fuel Conditioning – Avoiding critical system failure due to dirty diesel

November 24^th, 2014 in Fuel Conditioning, News

It’s a common misconception that to incorporate a fuel conditioning programme is a major undertaking. Many organisations also assume that for a tank to be cleaned it needs to be drained and that fuel purchased in June will be just as good in December. But these myths are not entirely true. If left untouched, fuel WILL become contaminated. This is because it’s virtually impossible to stop water from entering the supply chain. Water encourages microbial growth (aka the diesel bug) which can lead to the clogging up of fuel filters and the early wear of critical injection system parts. IPU’s fuel conditioning programme can keep your fuel clean and dry without draining your…

UK National Grid Warns of Power Shortages

National Grid warns of lowest spinning reserve for nearly a decade

October 28^th, 2014 in Fuel Conditioning, News

The UK’s National Grid has today warned that its spinning reserve this winter will be at a seven-year low due to generator closures and breakdowns. The organisation claims that spare electricity capacity will be at just 4% this year. Last year it ran at 5% during the winter months which is a significant drop as just three years ago the margin was 17%. If bad weather hits the UK this winter it could result in the biggest risk of blackouts for nearly a decade. Today has also seen the UK’s Shadow Energy Secretary, Caroline Flint, tell the viewers of Good Morning Britain, that the closure of old power stations and a lack of investment could result in power shortages. She advised…

Warning of UK power shortages – are you safe from DRUPS failure?

August 7^th, 2014 in Fuel Conditioning, News

Mayor of London warns PM of electricity shortages in the near future Boris Johnson, Mayor of London used the Sunday Times to warn that the lights in London could be dimmed or go out altogether because of a failure to invest in Britain’s energy infrastructure. With existing power stations already under pressure, demand is expected to double in the next 35 years. The energy watchdog Ofgem has also warned that maximum generating capacity could be just 2% above peak demand next year. It is ludicrous that one of the world’s greatest cities faces an unacceptably high risk of brown or even blackouts, It is a problem that has snuck up on London over many years but the levers in our power…

IPU and IFT to set the standard for diesel performance

June 25^th, 2014 in Fuel Conditioning, News

IFT and IPU’s new partnership improves the fuel performance in diesel engines. IPU Group‘s Fuel Conditioning Division is pleased to announce the launch of a strategic partnership with International Fuel Technology (IFT), the leading developer of enhanced fuel additives. The partnership will combine IFT’s flagship product, ADV+, with IPU’s fuel conditioning expertise to improve fuel performance in diesel engines. Improve economy by up to 6% ADV+ is a tried and tested fuel stabiliser which increases an engine’s fuel economy by up to 6%. IFT’s exhaustive testing has proven that the best results are available when ADV+ is added to clean fuel. This is where IPU’s…