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Benefits of Tank Cleaning

2/24/2021

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  1. Most fuel contaminants are heavier than fuel and will settle to the fuel tank bottom if undisturbed. To remove this contamination it is best to remove free and emulsified water and filter the contents in the lower 5%-15% of the tank. This process will keep from mixing the clean fuel with the contaminated fuel. 
  2. Tank cleaning is a relative term. A clean tank should be able to store fuel in a condition that exceeds the engine manufacturer’s recommended ISO 18/16/13 cleanliness target. 
  3. Fuel should be delivered to an engine with less than 100 parts per million of free or emulsified water. 
  4. Most fuel storage tanks do not have a protective coating on the inside; only raw metal with tiny pores that become home to fungi and acidic bacteria when any moisture is present. This contamination will become a problem if you use a biocide in your fuel. When the microbes die from the biocides they fall from the tank walls in a talcum powder-like substance that can clog filters for many weeks until all microbes have been killed. 
  5. The most damaging fungi and bacteria problem is found floating at the fuel/water interface at the storage tank bottom. This contamination can easily be ingested into your engine’s fuel pickup tube, clog your filters and stop your engine. 
  6. Removing tank bottom water and the interface microbes will eliminate 98% of filter clogging problems.
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Adam Golightly link
7/9/2021 10:34:42 am

My dad has been thinking about getting a tank to hold gas in his yard because he wants to have a more reliable source of fuel in his home. He would really like to get the tank from a professional because it will be a lot safer with fewer problems. It was interesting to learn about how he should have a protective coating on the inside to prevent any contamination, and clogging.

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John Carston link
10/22/2021 05:31:56 pm

I like how you mentioned that it is best to emulsify water and filter the and lower the content inside the tank. My uncle mentioned to me last night that he is hoping to find an oil tank removal service in town as he plans to replace their old tank due to old age asked if I have any idea what is the best option to do. Thanks to this informative article and I'll be sure to tell him that it will be much better if we consult trusted oil tank removal as they can answer all our inquiries and will prove good-quality service.

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oil tank removal services link
1/19/2022 12:09:22 am

Great Post! Thanks for sharing.

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