BUY ON AMAZON PRIVATE LABEL EXPORT PenACCESS CUSTOMER LOG IN AUTOMOTIVE HEAVY DUTY MARINE RESOURCES SDS FUEL DOCTOR NOT JUST PERFORMANCE. PENRAY PERFORMANCE. HOME RESOURCES FUEL DOCTOR Fuel Treatment What are microbial growth or bugs? How do bugs grow? Find out the warning signs and learn about Penray’s Fuel Doctor Program can help you schedule, collect samples and recommend treatments to maintain healthy diesel fuel year-round. Microbial Growth Microbial growth, or bugs, is a very serious problem. It starts with water and there is always some amount of water in diesel fuel storage systems from various sources such as; Vapor recovery, as part of the Clean Air Act, introduces water vapor into the fuel Condensation occurs due to temperature changes in the fuel storage tank The process to create ULSD uses water and some residual moisture remains Microorganisms naturally occur in water. Water is the perfect habitat for the microorganisms (bugs) to thrive. Once the fuel is placed into a storage tank and sits idle, the water separates from the fuel. Without proper treatment, the bugs begin to grow and deteriorate the fuel leading to several problems outlined below. How do the bugs grow? Because there is water and a food source, the diesel fuel, fuel storage tanks are a perfect breeding ground for microorganisms (bugs). The bugs have an abundant food supply, they feed off the hydrocarbons in the fuel. The “rag layer” indicated below is the emulsion of water and fuel supporting the growth of the bugs. Once the bugs begin to grow they double in population every 20 minutes. As the bugs multiply they produce waste products. The waste products produce sludge, acids and other harmful by-products impacting the fuel and the storage tank. Eventually a black, brown or green slime will form clogging filters, corroding metal and causing hoses to swell and blister. Warning Signs Does my fuel storage system have Bugs? To determine if the fuel storage system has bugs a sample of the fuel needs to be pulled from the bottom of the tank. Typically Bugs Diesel Brochure 0315.inddthis is performed using a device called a Bacon Bomb or fuel thief as shown. The sampling device should be properly cleaned prior to collecting the tank sample to avoid cross contamination of the sample. Some of the fuel will be used for the Microbial Cult test and the remaining fuel may be used to perform cold filter plug point, pour point and cloud point tests. Contact your Penray Fuel Doctor to explain the process and schedule a fuel sampling appointment. Does my fuel storage system have Bugs? To determine if the fuel storage system has bugs a sample of the fuel needs to be pulled from the bottom of the tank. Typically this is performed using a device called a Bacon Bomb or fuel thief as shown. The sampling device should be properly cleaned prior to collecting the tank sample to avoid cross contamination of the sample. Some of the fuel will be used for the Microbial Cult test and the remaining fuel may be used to perform cold filter plug point, pour point and cloud point tests. Contact your Penray Fuel Doctor to explain the process and schedule a fuel sampling appointment. Warning Signs: In addition to the fuel sample analysis, several symptoms may indicate a problem. Examples include slow flow rate from the dispenser, clogged dispenser filters, sulfurous odor (rotten-egg), leopard type spotting on a fuel filter and slime coating on metal parts or blistered hoses. If any of these symptoms are present the fuel storage system is no longer healthy and requires immediate attention. How are the bugs killed? Biocides are regulated and registered by the EPA. Biocides are designed to kill and control bacteria, fungus and mold in fuel. They only address problems with living organisms in the fuel storage system, biocides do not address problems associated with oxidation that lead to sediment and gum. Penray carries ValvTect® Bioguard® Microbiocide, an EPA registered biocide which is used to kill and control bugs in the fuel storage system. ValvTect® Bioguard® Microbiocide works quickly in as little as 2-3 hours. The dead bugs will fall to the bottom of the storage tank and should be removed with the water to prevent additional fuel filter clogging. To prevent the growth of new bugs, regular treatment with ValvTect® Bioguard® Microbiocide several times a year and regular checking and removal of water is recommended. Fuel Doctor Program HOW TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY DIESEL FUEL WHY? Untreated fuel leads to significant problems in storage tanks including separation, tank corrosion, oxidation, sludge, microbial growth and sediment Impact is clogged fuel filters, expensive clean out costs, leaking storage tanks, premature tank replacement and unhappy customers These issues can be very difficult to detect and require routine testing and tank maintenance The Penray Fuel Doctor plan ensures your fuel and storage tanks are at optimum health Fuel Doctor Tri-Fold Brochure ValveTect BioGuard Microbiocide Flyer. WHEN? Penray recommends testing twice yearly; Spring: test for microbial activity Fall: test for cold weather properties and microbiological activity Typical warning signs of fuel issues include: Slow flow rate, clogged filters, sulfurous odor, slime coating on metal parts or blistered hoses Any of these symptoms require immediate attention HOW? Contact your regional Fuel Doctor or call Penray at Ph. 800.373.6729 Schedule a fuel check-up Penray Fuel Dr. will visit your site to collect samples for analysis Results will be available within 3 days Your Penray Fuel Dr. will discuss the results, recommend treatment and ensure your fuel is healthy TYPICAL QUESTIONS: QUESTION : IF WATER IS IN THE TANK, HOW DO I REMOVE IT? ANSWER : Penray is partnered with Allied Oil who specializes in storage tank water removal and fuel cleaning. See flyer link below for details.Tank Cleaning Flyer QUESTION : MY FUEL TESTED FINE, DO I STILL NEED TO ADD A FUEL TREATMENT? ANSWER : Yes, in order to maintain healthy fuel, a fuel additive should be used every time there is a new fuel drop to prevent problems from occurring. INGREDIENT DISCLOSURE REGULATORY INFORMATION COMPLIANCE REGULATORY CONTACT US CAREERS ABOUT US NEWS All rights Reserved PLZ Aeroscience® 2021 PRIVACY POLICY TERMS SITEMAP