by Reena | May 21, 2020 | Fuel Oil Polishing
Since the start of Covid-19, CFOP has been very busy testing and fuel polishing essential service fuel tanks throughout BC to ensure all generators work properly when needed. CFOP has adopted Safety Measures & Protocols for all of our staff in our shop and...
by CFOP | Jan 28, 2020 | Fuel Oil Polishing
Water/Hydrocarbon Mixtures Water and oil – hydrocarbons – do not mix. Water has a higher density than oil causing it to sink. Pooled water is easy to remove, but when water droplets are present in fuel and the fuel passes through a pump or valve, the water...
by CFOP | Jan 28, 2020 | Fuel Oil Polishing
Fuel Contamination Bugs grow in fuel and fuel tanks on boats develop algae and accumulate sludge. This often only becomes apparent at sea in heavy weather when rolling and pitching stir up the contents in the fuel. The resulting fuel starvation leads to engine...
by CFOP | Jan 28, 2020 | Fuel Oil Polishing
Fuel polishing is a process designed to achieve the highest degree of fuel purity through the removal of both particulates and water. Simple filtering removes particulates, while fuel polishing removes emulsified water as well. Proper fuel polishing requires a...