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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IPU are celebrating International Women in Engineering Day on 23rd June 2017. IPU has a growing female workforce and has some advice for females considering a career in engineering. Findings published by the Women’s Engineering Society in March 2016 states that only 9% of the engineering workforce in the UK is female. This is a disappointing statistic that simply has to change. IPU works hard to support gender diversity and equality. The company operates an equal pay policy, which is based on job role and not the gender of the job holder. Females make up 21.43% of IPU’s workforce, and this figure is steadily increasing year on year. As part of IPU’s celebration of International Women…
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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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Workwell Engineering are delighted to announce IPU Group as the sole distributor of SureStart spring starters.
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Due to the rapid sales growth of our SureStart Spring Starter range we're now looking for international distributors to join the IPU family.
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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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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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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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IPU is now a member of IMPA the world’s leading marine purchasing association. IMPA’s aim is to 'promote and facilitate co-operation and understanding between purchasers and suppliers in the global maritime business'.
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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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