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Fuel handling Best Practices. Pete Probst pprobst@indigenous-energy.com. Buy ASTM spec fuel… And keep it in spec!. Handling and storage issues can turn great fuel into bad fuel. Water Microbes Oxidation Stability Total Acid Number Sediment Sludge. Underground Storage.
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Fuel handling Best Practices Pete Probst pprobst@indigenous-energy.com
Buy ASTM spec fuel…And keep it in spec! Handling and storage issues can turn great fuel into bad fuel • Water • Microbes • Oxidation Stability • Total Acid Number • Sediment • Sludge
Above ground Storage Keep tanks as full as possible to reduce moisture in headspace Check for rust and sediment A dissicant filter on vent can reduce moisture Don’t use lead, brass, copper, bronze, zinc or galvanized metals in fuel systems
Equipment inspections • Chronic water infiltration can decimate fuel quality • The biodiesel program will likely take the blame
Periodic fuel system inspections • Lab test fuel • Remove water • Apply biocides to kill bacteria, mold or yeast
Periodic fuel system inspections Don’t rely on fuel tank monitors to detect water
Filter issues Slow dispensers or complaints from drivers will be the first indication of a filter issues
Tank cleaning Remove water and sediment Apply biocides as necessary Remove dead biomass
Routine maintenance • - Test for water monthly along with State Fire Marshall inspection requirements • - Visually inspect fuel periodically with a bacon bomb sampler • - Add antioxidants to fuel stored longer than 6 months – 1 year. • Get fuel lab tested to monitor conditions • Oxidation Stability • Acid Number • Microbial Content
Thanks for your attention! We want you to have a successful biodiesel operation Feel free to contact me for fuel testing assistance Pete Probst pprobst@indigenous-energy.com 872-395-3940