1. Preventing bacteria from forming in the diesel tank.
For several years now, a bio-component has been added to diesel fuel. Fuel also contains much less sulfur than before. This makes diesel fuel leaner and reduces lubricity. From an environmental perspective, the addition of a bio-component and the reduction of sulfur in diesel are positive developments. However, in practice, biodiesel and the reduction of sulfur cause major problems. Problems that can ultimately lead to bacterial growth in fuel tanks.
Products to solve diesel problems and provide preventative protection.
Biodiesel attracts up to 8 times more moisture than regular diesel. Moisture is a primary source of potential problems. How does moisture (ultimately water) get into the fuel tank?
Temperature fluctuations, dark spaces, long storage periods (for example, after a winter), and poor sealing of the fuel filler neck all contribute to the formation of moisture/condensation. Currently, fuel always contains some moisture. Diesel can absorb a maximum of 0.02% water without any loss of quality.
If the diesel contains more than 0.02% moisture, it will slowly settle to the lowest point of your fuel tank. Excess moisture reduces the lubricity of the diesel fuel and will eventually lead to bacterial growth.
Bacteria are recognizable as a black sludge.
This bacterial growth must be removed from the diesel before it can clog the fuel filter. If fuel filters become completely clogged, the engine will no longer run, with all the consequences that entails. To minimize moisture in the fuel, Bardahl BDC is available.
For several years now, a bio-component has been added to diesel fuel. Fuel also contains much less sulfur than before. This makes diesel fuel leaner and reduces lubricity. From an environmental perspective, the addition of a bio-component and the reduction of sulfur in diesel are positive developments. However, in practice, biodiesel and the reduction of sulfur cause major problems. Problems that can ultimately lead to bacterial growth in fuel tanks.
Products to solve diesel problems and provide preventative protection.
Biodiesel attracts up to 8 times more moisture than regular diesel. Moisture is a primary source of potential problems. How does moisture (ultimately water) get into the fuel tank?
Temperature fluctuations, dark spaces, long storage periods (for example, after a winter), and poor sealing of the fuel filler neck all contribute to the formation of moisture/condensation. Currently, fuel always contains some moisture. Diesel can absorb a maximum of 0.02% water without any loss of quality.
If the diesel contains more than 0.02% moisture, it will slowly settle to the lowest point of your fuel tank. Excess moisture reduces the lubricity of the diesel fuel and will eventually lead to bacterial growth.
Bacteria are recognizable as a black sludge.
This bacterial growth must be removed from the diesel before it can clog the fuel filter. If fuel filters become completely clogged, the engine will no longer run, with all the consequences that entails. To minimize moisture in the fuel, Bardahl BDC is available.