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There has been a lot of mixed messaging surrounding the rise of biodiesel. While many governing bodies have touted an extensive lists of performance and environmental benefits, many early adopters have experienced unexpected downsides that are seldomly addressed. In this article, we will cover what biodiesel is, the history, emergence, and benefits of this “new” […]

With diesel fuel becoming susceptible to contamination after the initial fuel refinement, it should be a concern for fuel managers to understand the quality of the fuel they are receiving. There are many different types of diesel fuel contamination, each with their own unique challenges in remediating. Dirt, water, and microbial growth can not only […]

As the global market continues to push for reductions in harmful emissions, Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) have grown to be an important product in fighting pollution from diesel-powered vehicles. But without adequate long-term testing on the feasibility of DPF systems and associated maintenance/repair costs, are DPFs becoming a pain point that outweighs its potential benefits […]

Fuel contamination can be felt in many ways, particularly in the mechanical operability of your engine or equipment. Some of these symptoms often go unnoticed, or ignored, while other symptoms can be severe and impossible to ignore. Not only can these failures be extremely costly to repair, but these catastrophic failures can be dangerous, especially […]

There is nothing worse than opening your tank and seeing diesel fuel contaminated with “algae“. If this fuel were ever to be used, it could wreak havoc on your fuel system. You may be asking yourself how do I get rid of this “algae” and prevent it for good? Luckily, we have the answers to […]

For mission critical facilities, downtime is not an option. When the power goes out, multiple systems must function in sequence for a smooth, uninterrupted transition to backup power. If just one of these systems fails, the whole backup power system fails. This is what we call the Failure Chain. In this article, we cover how oversights […]