We speak of diesel blight when microorganisms (bacteria, yeasts or fungi) appear in diesel fuel and a clearly recognizable bio-sludge forms as a result. Bacteria feed on hydrocarbons and are also dependent on water. Since diesel contains a mixture of different hydrocarbons and a small amount of water, the fuel becomes a breeding ground for germs. When bacteria and mold spread, the only thing that can help is thorough tank cleaning.
Safety is the top priority in nuclear power plants. This makes it all the more important to consider the internal processes down to the smallest detail. At our customer in Däniken, Switzerland, the existing emergency diesel generators were checked for reliability and operational safety in order to maintain the stored diesel supply. 50,000 liters of diesel fuel can absorb and also release water due to temperature fluctuations. The water collects at the bottom of the tank and can cause problems when the gensets are running.
Our customer has four independent emergency power systems in operation, which are used in the event of malfunctions. A certain standard of diesel quality is a prerequisite for smooth operation of the emergency power units. To ensure this, the water content in the stored diesel must be correct.
Water can lead to corrosion of the engine’s injection nozzles and also forms a good basis for the formation of germs – also known as diesel plague. Diesel pest can pose a risk to components and systems, as filters and pipelines can become clogged with sludge.
Filtration Group separation systems reliably separate fluids that cause interference as a compound. Filtration Group’s efficient dewatering solutions prevent premature wear, unnecessary production downtime, and avoidable pollution, keeping the economic and environmental balance healthy.
Filtration Group selected an FTS system for this application. This two-stage system filters the fuel before water separation in the coalescer elements, which increases the running performance and service life of the system in the event of contamination with larger solid particles. The fineness of the filters in the first stage can be individually adapted to the medium and the requirements.
The FTS-system offers the following benefits to the customer:
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