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The Importance of Properly Maintaining Aboveground Storage Tanks
Aboveground storage tanks, or ASTs, are specifically built for secure storage above ground level. This particular style of tank is highly versatile and adaptable and is very popular for on-site factory storage and industrial operations. To ensure optimal AST performance, it’s critical to implement a strict maintenance routine and conduct daily monitoring of the tank, its contents, and its surrounding environment.
Read MoreIraq Fuel Oil Contamination
Iraqi state oil marketer Somo has sold multiple cargoes of contaminated fuel oil
Read MoreHow to optimize jet maintenance costs
Microbial contamination of jet fuel is a serious issue for the aviation industry, including the private jet sector. Once it takes hold, safety becomes a real concern and urgent repairs or biocide treatment can mean extended downtime and high costs. As microbes multiply, potentially damaging biomass and corrosive acidic compounds can be generated.
Read MoreConidia Raises Awareness of the Growing Danger of the Spread of Diesel Bug
The changing composition of diesel fuel through the use of bio-additives has increased the risk of diesel bug contamination with potentially catastrophic results.
Read MoreMore motorists coming forward after fuel contamination at Auckland station
WorkSafe has confirmed it is following up an incident at an Auckland service station where a still unknown number of cars were filled with contaminated fuel.
Read MoreFuel contamination issues plague Brisbane
A service station operator says it is investigating claims of contaminated fuel from a site in Brisbane's east as more customers come forward with tales of broken-down vehicles and costly repair bills.
Read MoreHOW MICROBES IN FUEL TANKS CAN CAUSE EXPENSIVE CORROSION
It is hard to believe that anything can live and multiply in an aircraft’s fuel tank. But it is a common issue when water is present, and that water is not dealt with.
Read MoreMicrobial Contamination of Jet Fuel
Many different types of microorganisms are able to proliferate in jet fuel. In excess amount, microbial contamination can cause many problems for aircraft.
Read MoreContaminated fuel: MPA suspends bunker supplier’s license for 2 months
Forensic fingerprinting analysis of the fuel samples taken from the tanker showed a match with samples taken from several affected ships that had received HSFO from both Glencore and PetroChina.
Read MoreIf Diesel Exhaust Fluid Was Added To The Fuel System
In addition to accidentally refilling the fuel tank with gasoline instead of diesel, some motorists may mistakenly put the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) into the fuel tank, which can affect the performance of the fuel pump module, or lead to more serious problems.
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