storage tank contamination
storage tank contamination
(OP)
Kerosene degrades when it is stored in domestic storage tanks for home heating. Are there any grades of kerosene which degrade slower than others? (such as a kerosene with more heavy ends present..etc)
I know that water is the main culprit of contamination and removing water is the best solution for contamination, but can a refinery produce a grade of kerosene that has a delayed degradation rate?
I have heard companies using biocides and other additives to prolong the life of fuel in the tank, but do these additives work? do they cause other problems?
Do the markers affect the composition of the fuel?
Any feedback is greatly appreciated!
I know that water is the main culprit of contamination and removing water is the best solution for contamination, but can a refinery produce a grade of kerosene that has a delayed degradation rate?
I have heard companies using biocides and other additives to prolong the life of fuel in the tank, but do these additives work? do they cause other problems?
Do the markers affect the composition of the fuel?
Any feedback is greatly appreciated!





RE: storage tank contamination
Some thing you should be aware of is when water gets into a fuel tank and sets for a prolonged amount of time (3-4 mos)it gets contaminbated with bacteria spores and these have a nasty habit of clogging up the fuel lines and filters so maybe that's why they use biocides..you think?
RE: storage tank contamination
Are biocides worth considering if they lead to other problems?
RE: storage tank contamination
www.batterystuff.com/fuel/storage.htm