When you don’t clean or replace stored diesel, you’re breaking the fire code. That could mean a heavy fine – but did you know that when you break the fire code you could be held liable for any accidents or incidents that occur as a result?
It’s not worth the risk! But thanks to Fuel Clean Canada’s triple-filter process it’s possible to restore stored diesel, saving you the expense of discarding and replacing it. Fuel cleaning (also known as fuel polishing or conditioning) is the cost-effective, safe and environmentally friendly solution to diesel deterioration. It is also an essential part of your diesel fuel tank maintenance, extending the life of your backup generator and preventing the negative effects of fuel tank contamination due to microbial growth and other factors.
If your organization relies on diesel fuelled emergency equipment such as back-up or stand-by generators, don’t take chances. Call Fuel Clean Canada today on 403-258-0282 or email now.
Contaminants
Contaminants such as asphaltenes, solid particles, and sludge cause damage to your fuel system components through direct abrasive wear, erosion, and fuel filter blockage. Asphaltenes are introduced during the diesel-fuel refining process, solid particles are most commonly introduced during transportation of the fuel, and sludge typically develops in your tank from a combination of solid particles, bio-organisms, waxes, and other contaminants. Diesel-fuel contamination can only be fixed with proper, thorough fuel cleaning. Fuel cleaning is the only process that removes the contaminants themselves rather than merely treating the symptoms caused by the contaminants.
Moisture
Water is readily absorbed by diesel-fuel and has many detrimental effects. It can damage the fuel system directly by corroding steel components such as your fuel injectors, it promotes the growth of other contaminants, like bio-organisms and fungi, and it raises the temperature diesel-fuel ignites which leads to incomplete combustion and less efficiency. It’s best to prevent as much water as possible from entering your tank by making sure all seals, gaskets, openings, and the tank itself is in good working condition. It is impossible to prevent all water from getting into your diesel-fuel, however. That’s why Fuel Clean Canada’s unique seven step fuel cleaning process separates water from your diesel and removes it, leaving your fuel in great working condition with little water content.
Bio-Organisms
Bacteria and fungi grow along the walls and bottom of your storage tank. As the fuel ages these bio-organisms break away to float freely within the diesel-fuel and clog fuel lines or filters when you start the engine. Bio-organism contamination follows one simple rule: There must be water. Bio-organisms need water to live. So, there is only one way to prevent microbial growth: remove the water from the fuel. There are many products on the market claiming they can remove and prevent microbial growth. But, the fact of the matter is, if there’s water in the tank, there is going to be bio-organisms. Fuel Clean Canada can help you remove the bio-organism catalyst (water) from your fuel and prevent contamination, bringing your fuel up to code, ensuring its safety, and increasing its efficiency.
Environment
The environment of your diesel-fuel storage tank is your main source of contaminants. Wind introduces solid particles that make their way into your tank and cause abrasive wear, erosion, and clog your fuel filter while rain and snow bring water into the tank through any unsealed openings or cracks in the storage container. The temperature and humidity of the storage site also play a role. Warm moisture in the air condenses when it meets the walls of the storage container adding water to the diesel-fuel. The more humid the air, the more water will end up in the fuel. Water in the fuel then provides the perfect environment for bio-organisms to flourish. Contamination is unavoidable. That’s why the Alberta Fire Code requires annual fuel cleaning. Fuel Clean Canada can help you remove contaminants from your fuel to ensure your emergency backup generator is working properly when you need it.
Age
It is impossible to prevent diesel-fuel contamination. Some contaminants are going to find their way into your fuel and this only increases with time. For these reasons, the average shelf-life for diesel-fuel is six to twelve months, which can be even shorter depending on the storage conditions of your tank. If your diesel-fuel is sufficiently contaminated, you run the risk of your engine and everything that relies on your engine for power not operating when you need it to. The Alberta Fire Code requires annual fuel cleaning to remove contaminants from your diesel-fuel so your emergency backup generators perform properly in the case of an emergency. Fuel Clean Canada has been cleaning fuel for over twenty years and we would love to help keep your fuel up to code and operating safely.
