Fuel Polishing and Treatment

Fuels are susceptible to natural deterioration like any other organic fluid. Oxidation, water, and microbes all contribute to reducing fuel quality and forming tank sludge. The problem is exacerbated with fuels having higher water content.

Bacterial build up is a major problem for many fuel storage systems. In addition, water ingress, air borne contaminants like dirt and grit all combine with oxidized fuel particles to form sludge.

These unwanted by-products can cause clogged filters with consequent disruption to operations in de-commissioning of tanks for cleaning, causing business disruption and loss of income. In use, contaminated fuel can corrode injectors, pumps and tanks leading to incomplete combustion, carbon build up, smoke, loss of power and even engine failure.

Replacing contaminated fuel is now more expensive than ever given the current high cost of gasoline oil and diesel.

Fuel Polishing effectively removes harmful sludge, water and other contaminants from storage tanks and extending the useful life of the fuel.

The system preserves the integrity of stored fuel, improves filterability, reverses the process of tank sludge build up, removes water, preserves tank cleanliness and maintains peak engine performance. The use of a mobile, safe and reliable cleaning unit on site is convenient operationally and eliminates the need for conventional tank cleaning.

Fuel polishing cleans fuel by pumping it from the tank, processing it through the cleaning unit and back into the tank. The fine filters in the unit remove sludge, water and other impurities in a continuous process until all contaminants are removed, the fuel sampled, tested and declared clean and fit for purpose. The process cleans the tank at the same time, as well as its contents.

The addition of a fuel catalyst kills any fungal growth and bacterial build up which blocks filters, improves the fuels combustibility and restores it to pristine condition. It also enhances lubricity, inhibits corrosion and reduces harmful exhaust emissions.
By first adding a catalyst to dissolve the heavy sludge material and make it more filterable, then circulating the fuel through the cleaning machine to remove all harmful particles – and cleaning the tank at the same time, and then adding a fresh dose of catalyst, will ensure the fuel remains in pristine condition at all times. Regular sampling thereafter will confirm when a re-dose of catalyst will be required.