Sampling and More Recent studies on retail and commercial fueling sites show the poor condition of both fuel and fuel systems. Only a small percentage of owners and managers say they regularly manage their systems. Not surprising that almost all of the diesel fuel samples… Read More »How to Find the Problem in Your Fuel Tank
The Ideal Fuel Biocide Microbial contamination through the supply chain has been well documented over the years. All fuel is susceptible to microbial contamination and you would be hard pressed to find a fuel system that did not have some level of contamination. Systems that… Read More »A Biocide Analysis, Recap
Morpholine Biocides Part 3 of A Biocide Analysis examines NMEND biocides. They are also referred to as nitrobutylmorpholine or morpholine. NMEND was originated in 1972 and like almost every other fuel biocide, it is repackaged or relabeled under a variety of brand names and produced… Read More »A Biocide Analysis, Part 3
Isothiazolinone Biocides Part 2 of our series, A Biocide Analysis, examines CMIT/MIT chemistry using the same 6 attributes: solubility, potency, compatibility, acceptability, stability and handleability. Since its introduction in the late 1970’s as a preservative and popularization in the 1980’s, CMIT/MIT has been used in… Read More »A Biocide Analysis, Part 2
Thiocyanate Biocides The last several posts delved into fuel quality management specific to certain industries. In each one the conclusion was the same. Use a quality biocide – specifically Biobor JF – at least quarterly to effectively eliminate microbial influenced fuel quality issues. To continue… Read More »A Biocide Analysis, Part 1
Almost 80% of fuel used in the United States is sold through over 120,000 convenience stores. The average store sells around 1.2 million gallons per year. Sites with large forecourts can sell more than 5 times that number. That being said, anything that reduces fuel… Read More »Increasing Sales by Managing Fuel Quality
Diesel fuel quality should be a concern for everyone. Today’s diesel engines are designed for high performance. They are built with high pressure fuel pumps and tighter tolerance injectors. What does this mean to your construction and farm equipment? It means any dirt, water or… Read More »Diesel Equipment Best Practices
Backup power generators serve a vital purpose, providing invaluable standby power for residences and business alike. While dependable when maintained properly, there is often a general misunderstanding of how to maintain the fuel supply. Much of the problem stems from not knowing some basic diesel… Read More »Generator Diesel Fuel Best Practices
Every new year brings new resolutions but the top five seem to almost never change for most of us. Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions Exercise to get into shape Diet to lose weight Save money Eat healthier Take better care of yourself Have you ever… Read More »New Year’s Fuel Quality Management Resolution
When Dickens’ A Christmas Carol came out in 1843, the phase humbug was already in common use. Originally, the term was used to describe a trick or fraud. His novella assigned an anti-Christmas cheer to the term and since then it has been used to… Read More »Bah, Humbug!