WINTER MAINTENANCE


Good housekeeping tips Finally, we have some best practice advice to reduce the risks of disruption on site, aside from introducing additives or a fuel maintenance plan. Good fuel housekeeping is a combination of effective processes, a little technology and some good old fashioned common sense: • Ensure all tanks are well maintained, in good condition and leak-free.


• Avoid contact between fuel and copper or zinc as they promote oxidation.


• Always follow recommended methods when refilling tanks to avoid the accidental introduction of contamination.


• Keep fuel tanks as full as possible to reduce water condensation from moisture-laden air.


• Seal tank correctly, ensuring there is little possibility of water ingress during heavy rain.


• Filter fuel every time it is moved – this is considered to be ‘best practice’ as fuel is at most risk from contamination when it is being transferred.


• If storing fuel in multiple tanks, employ a rotation system to use the oldest fuel first (if you are confident of its condition).


A fuel management programme like IPU’s, will include:


• Regular sampling, testing and analysing of fuel to closely monitor condition.


• Fuel and tank cleaning to remove instances of contamination.


• The installation of a fuel polishing system to the storage tank to regularly circulate and filter fuel.


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