Rising Prices Continue! Global supply chains continue to be stressed. The petrochemicals market was hit particularly hard. Already tight from the pandemic and labor shortages, last year’s winter storm exacerbated supply problems. Product delays, short supply and increased costs are all expected to continue this… Read More »Winter is Coming
There are notable differences between conventional diesel and biodiesel that make its management and use more difficult. Find out how to manage your biodiesel.
What is the shelf life of diesel fuel? So the answer may not be as simple as one would think. According to most refiners, diesel has an average shelf life of 12 months if stored at a temperature below 20°C (68°F). That may be realistic… Read More »Long Term Storage of Diesel
Five Main Causes of Blocked Filters Studies consistently show that approximately 90% of diesel engine problems arise from fuel filter blockage. But what causes the blockage? Five main causes are identified along with helpful preventative measures for each. Contamination accumulates in the bottom of tanks.… Read More »Diesel Engine Problems
In order for fuel and fuel systems to be effectively preserved, a biocide is essential. Choosing the right biocide can be a challenge. What are the qualities of an ideal fuel biocide?
Booth #316 Having problems with system corrosion and fuel contamination resulting in customer complaints and high maintenance costs. Come by booth 316 and learn how we can help you reduce maintenance costs, liabilities and downtime using Biobor’s effective Test, Treat, Protect Program. It’s As Simple… Read More »Join Biobor
In the last post we addressed three facts about sulfur in diesel fuel. Sulfur is not inherently toxic to microbes. Sulfur is harmful to humans and the environment. Sulfur damages engines. The post concluded there are fuel biocides that contain high sulfur content. Some of… Read More »More About Sulfur
There is more information on the subject of sulfur in diesel fuel and more sound science than ever before. Yet there is still a misconception often repeated in the fuel industry that diesel fuel sulfur is toxic to microorganisms and the removal of sulfur is… Read More »The Truth about Sulfur
Fuel Quality Management (FQM) is not a one-time event. It is an ongoing program aimed at reducing maintenance costs, liabilities and downtime. This is the last of three post outlining Hammonds simple Test, Treat, Protect FQM program. In the first two posts we shared the… Read More »Fuel Protection
In our last post, we addressed the first step to Fuel Quality Management (FQM), testing. It also happens to be the first of three steps in Hammonds Test, Treat, Protect FQM program. Once the fuel has been tested, treat the fuel! If fuel testing or… Read More »Fuel Treatment