A sample is pulled from the tank with a portable sampling and on-site test kit. The sample is then examined to determine if contamination exists. Fuel deterioration is a natural effect with time and weather being the biggest factors. Water naturally builds up in the tank through condensation and transportation. This condensation promotes bacterial colonization and fungi growth along with clouding and gel formation. Dirt and rust, combined with water on metal surfaces, create oxidation, which changes the fuel to a dark brown color. The natural repolymerization process creates gums and resins, which interfere with pumpability and combustibility that lead to system shutdown emissions and potential problems meeting EPA standards.

These problems have typically been rectified by periodically cleaning the tank which, when coupled with down time and system failure, produce high yearly maintenance costs (please read Cost Justification for Fuel Maintenance Program).
   

    
The second step is to run an analytical test to determine the type and extent of organic and inorganic fuel contamination.

The results of organic contamination are far-reaching. Your equipment becomes inefficient as fuel becomes non-combustible and non-pumpable. Use of contaminated fuel can also lead to rapid abrasive wear and costly repairs because of clogged in-line filters and exploded injectors. Productivity is lost when your employees are forced to shift their focus from the work at hand to equipment repairs.
   

   
After receiving the results of the analysis, write a prescription of care to correct the problems that are being experienced. Most commonly the prescription will consist of the correct dosages of JCH Fuel treatment for the organic contamination.

The Enviro, a stand-alone close looped fuel filtration system. "The Diesel Dialysis Solution", removes inorganic contamination. In-line purification, filtration or water separation, should be prescribed if day tanks are used.