Stored Fuel

As diesel fuel ages, chemical oxidation creates particulate deposits or sediment. The rate of fuel degradation in extended storage is not predictable and varies by storage design, location, environmental issues, etc. Additionally, water buildup can corrode tank metals creating sludge, an ideal growth medium for microorganisms – bacterial, fungi or yeast. And each time a new delivery is added to an existing supply of good fuel, there is a risk of accelerating the oxidation process and increasing contamination levels. Comprehensive testing identifies the need for purification, fortification of antioxidant additives and/or the addition of microbiological controls.