FUEL BUGS EAT ENGINE...!

If allowed to generate, uncontrolled microbial contamination of marine fuel oil can have very severe effects on engine components, filters and tank corrosion. The article discusses the problem which is now believed to be almost endemic and outlines methods to overcome it.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Marine Engrs Rev, Jan 1996, p 28 [2 p]
• Publication Date: 1996

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fuel oils
• Uncontrolled Terms: Microbial contamination
• Subject Areas: Energy; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00727423
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 1 1996 12:00AM