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California Air Resources Board Executive Order # D-559
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Diesel Fuel Analysis
Test #HL00-0021 Fuel
Stability
and
Test #D893 / D482 to Identify Solids
Fuel analysis
has become a very important part of all maintenance and
purchasing functions. The cost of diesel fuel, although
expensive, is small when compared to the problems that may
develop without the proper purchase specifications,
verification of those specifications, handling, storage and
distribution.
Generally speaking, most fuel is within the
grade; however, on occasion a fuel delivery may be
substandard. Fuel will also degrade and become contaminated in
storage and transfer.
It is almost impossible to retrace the sequence of events
leading up to fuel problems unless an accurate record of the
quality of the fuel is maintained. This can only be done by
periodic laboratory analysis of the fuel.
Receipt Inspections / Quality Control
As a rule, all fuel deliveries should be sampled and tested.
The economics of sampling are not only to guarantee the money
paid to the supplier was well spent, but also to ensure the
integrity of your entire system against unplanned downtime.
This fuel delivery could, if contaminated or "off grade,"
cause enormous problems when mixed with the fuel you already
have in the tank.
It is wise to arrange in critical applications a system
whereby you have the opportunity to sample and test the fuel
prior to introducing the fuel into your primary tank(s). This
can be done by having the tanker truck leave the trailer
on-site until you have completed your testing, or by building
a holding tank to accept deliveries for analysis prior to
dispensing into your storage tanks.
Sampling Storage Tanks
Periodic sampling and inspection of stored fuel will reveal
several important quality parameters that if gone undetected
may cause unnecessary problems in the operation of diesel
engines.
During long-term storage of diesel fuel, water,
sludge, and microorganisms will accumulate. The early
detection of these contaminates will eliminate fuel related
problems later on.
Sampling Techniques
As with any sampling program, a representative and accurate
sample is necessary to receive the full benefit of the
analysis. The reasons to sample may differ; therefore, the
sampling methods will be different.
In order to evaluate the
concentration of sludge, water, and debris on the bottom of
the tank, you will want to take a sample at the lowest point
in the system. This sounds easier than it is, since in many
situations, the fill tube is the only access to the tank.
This causes a situation where, when the tank is filled, the
velocity of the filling action washes this area clean of
debris, and you are unable to get to the areas beyond the fill
pipe. A long sample tube strapped to PVC pipe and angled to
the side may be of help. If this is not the situation, a
simple bottom sampler will normally suffice. When a sample of
fuel for general quality testing is required, a middle and
bottom composite will usually suffice.
For more information
contact Dieselcraft or call 877-823-7075 to order the
test package.
Order Fuel Stability Test online for $199
Order Identify Solids Test
online $299
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Non-Additive Fuel Technology
is a trade mark of Dieselcraft Fluid Engineering
The Executive Order or the exemption it provides is not an
endorsement or approval of any emissions reduction claims for
the Fuel Stabilizer, and is only a finding that the device is
exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156
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