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A. Most fuels, including ExxonMobil diesel, do not contain a biocide component to control microbiological activity. The best approach to control biological growth is to limit water contamination in fuel storage systems, as even the smallest amount of water present in a fuel storage tank can provide a habitat for microbe growth. This includes dormant microbe spores that would likely go unnoticed/undetected by simple test methods. Biocides are effective to use on a case-by-case basis to treat an existing overgrowth of microbes. Biocides are expensive components meant to exterminate living organisms, and are not intended to be used continuously.
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This might come as a surprise, but they’re not! While diesel fuels are typically produced according to regional specifications that set requirements for properties like lubricity and cetane number, the addition of fuel additives can make a big difference when it comes to performance...
The short answer is: it depends. Additized diesel by definition contains components aimed at improving one or more aspects of fuel performance...
It’s best to use an additized diesel that is formulated at fuel terminals using certified additive injection equipment. This ensures the product is properly blended to meet performance expectations in your engines and reduces the burden on you as the end user...
It might seem counterintuitive at first but investing more in the right fuel can help save you money in the long run. Diesel fuel detergents are a clear example of this...
General fuel quality and cleanliness can have a significant impact on maintenance costs. Low quality, off-spec fuel that may contain water, particulates or other contaminants can lead to a whole host of issues such as filter plugging, fuel system corrosion, damage to fuel pumps and injectors, poor engine performance and in some cases, damage to exhaust aftertreatment systems...
Having a reliable fuel supplier that prioritizes fuel quality and cleanliness is essential to support any diesel operation...
This is where doing your homework comes in. Different suppliers offer a variety of products and services, so working closely with them to understand the specifics of their business is a key step in the decision-making process...
Fuel can be easily contaminated if not stored correctly. Two of the most common storage problems are water and particulates. Water is the most common on-site storage issue and can make its way into tanks through a variety of pathways such as the tank fill point and condensation from humid air...
If you have biological growth issues currently in a tank, start by addressing the current issue with a biocide...
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