As a result of heightened regulatory measures to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, the composition of the fuels used has changed dramatically in recent years. When these biofuels come into contact with water, microbial contamination can occur in the tank. MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION Traditionally when straight hydrocarbon fuels were used, you could have a tank that was 50 years old and never been cleaned out, and as long as that suction point – the point where the fuel leaves the tank – was above where the water and sludge was sitting, there would be no issues […]
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