DILIGENCE IN STORAGE, HANDLING MAINTAINS DISTILLATE QUALITY

The quality of crude-oil stock and products derived from it is declining as lower cetane numbers, heavier fuels, poorer stability and poorer cold-weather characteristics become more prevalent. The problem is made worse by the degradation of fuels by outside contaminants that enter and reside in fuel storage tanks and handling systems. Contaminant removal is costly, so the best approach is to prevent their entrance to the greatest degree possible. This article reviews the sources of pollution and shows how to combat fuel degradation through proper tank design, fuel sampling programs, and biocide additions to prevent microbiological growth.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Authors:
  • Bretz, E A
• Publication Date: 1989-6

Media Info

• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • Power
  • Volume: 133
  • Issue Number: No.6
  • ISSN: 0032-5929

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Contaminants; Handling and storage; Storage facilities
• Uncontrolled Terms: Contamination; Microbial contamination
• Old TRIS Terms: Fuel oil quality
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00657717
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM