EQUIPMENT FUEL TANK CLEANING

EQUIPMENT FUEL TANK CLEANING

When you are using fuel out of your source tank to keep your machinery running, you need that fuel to be in good condition. Sputtering engines don’t get work done. Time spent on repairs doesn’t make money. Your machinery and equipment is a huge investment, and you have to protect it. Water and bacteria are two of the worst offenders in large tanks and can equate to lost time and financial distress when they invade your fuel systems.

Fuel Pro is your experienced fuel and tank management company. We can test your fuel, and inspect your tank. We are certified to complete your annual inspections, and even have lab testing for fuels.


Whether your tank has been sitting for a while and needs initial cleaning and inspection, or you are using it heavily, we can help.

Keeping your equipment in good running order takes a crew of good mechanics and reliable, knowledgeable operators. Periodic inspections and maintenance of your equipment is a sound investment in the reliability of your engines and other operating systems.

Hiring Fuel Pro to inspect and repair your tanks is another good investment in your future. Give us a call today and let us do a visual test on your fuel. We can show you what we have to offer!


How Does Water Get into Tanks

Water can get into tanks in several ways. One is condensation caused by rapid temperature fluctuations such as those during seasonal weather changes. In ground tanks seem to handle these better than the above ground ones. Another is a poor seal around the point of entry. Bad gaskets or a cap left loose can allow water in. A third way is through rust in the tank, especially in-ground type tanks. Water in fuel can cause several issues: it can cause rust, ruin pumps and injectors, and foul filters. Injectors are lubricated by the fuel, and if water hits them, they seize quickly.

Many companies require constant monitoring of the fuel in the tanks in order to determine if there is extra liquid, probably water, mixing in. Even a quart of water in a large tank of many thousand gallons can be a problem if the tank is allowed to drain too low, and the water is sucked out with the last fuel. In cases where even small amounts of water are found, it is good policy to drain the tank, recover the fuel, and then clean the fuel. One of the best ways to avoid problems with moisture pulling into the system is to keep the tanks full.

Commonly known as Diesel Bug, this problem can escalate quickly, and bacteria can double themselves every 20 minutes in good conditions, so you can see how easily this problem gets out of control. What starts as a few organisms too small to see can quickly become a mass of slime visible to the naked eye. Bacteria fall into two general categories; the sulphate reducing bacteria (SRB) and the iron reducing bacteria. Yeasts and fungus also love to grow in diesel tanks, and both can do damage as well. These two types of organisms can cause solid masses in the fuel which can give it a foul odor, pit the tank, and wear out the piston rings and cylinders.

FUEL POLISHING AND RECONDITIONING

Polishing fuels is a relatively uncomplicated process, requiring several layers of filtration, which we at Fuel Pro recognize as “filtered filtrated filtration.” By using more and more refined filtering, each step in the process removes higher levels of particulates. In some cases, additives are needed to restore the quality of the fuel, but that is determined by testing. Properly cleaned and stored fuels put back into clean tanks will store well for up to 12 months. Our skilled technicians are trained in testing fuels and completing the annual audits necessary for compliance. Our polishing equipment is top of the line, and when combined with our expertise, brings you the best outcomes in your situations. We also have lab testing available. Fuel Pro has many years of experience in managing the fuel needs of clients across the Gulf states. Call us today to discuss your needs.

EQUIPMENT FUEL TANK CLEANING

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