FUEL QUALITY

Gregory Poole Power Systems specializes in preventative maintenance and regulatory compliance for Emergency Power Fuel Storage Systems. This includes annual comprehensive fuel system compliance audits, 5 stage filtration fuel tank cleaning services and Electric Monitoring System audits. We provide on-site visual inspections, giving our customers peace of mind about their emergency power fuel storage systems. We provide solutions to the growing industry regulations, stretched budgets and reduced man power dilemmas!

Gregory Poole will handle your emergency fuel related concerns, allowing you the ability to focus on other pressing issues at hand.

Services Offered:

Fuel Quality Audits
In tank camera inspections
Stabilizer
Five stage tank & fuel cleaning
Petroleum Contact Water removal
Annual diesel fuel certification
Providing a clear view of free flowing fuel from pump to tank
Annual Fuel Tank Monitoring Systems’ inspection and certification
Factory trained certified Service Technician

Is Your Genset’s Fuel System Ready?

Running an emergency engine generator set on a periodic basis (even at full load) does not provide the unit with a significant amount of operating experience. Despite this situation, when that genset is needed, there is usually no alternative to having it ready and fully operational.

There can be multiple reasons why a generator set engine won’t start, including battery failure and controls not set in an auto function, but one of the main causes of genset operational malfunction resides in the fuel system.

Here are some basic fuel system checklist items:

Inspect the fuel supply lines, return lines, filters, and fittings for leaks. Check any flexible sections for cuts, cracks, and abrasions, and make sure they are not rubbing against anything that could cause breakage.
Ensure there is no air in the fuel system. This is a common problem with newer generators that are not run on a regular basis. Closer tolerances within the fuel systems to meet today's emission requirements make fuel systems more susceptible to air affecting startup.
Diesel fuel is inherently unstable and this instability causes diesel fuels to form sludge and/or insoluble organic particulates. Both asphaltene compounds (sludge) and particulates may contribute to build up in injectors and particulates can clog fuel filters, plus add to the service issues common to diesel engines. Change fuel filters every 200 to 250 hours, depending on environmental conditions and how clean the fuel is. At a minimum, change the filter on an annual basis.
Use a diesel fuel polishing or cleaning system. Such cleaning and recirculation systems are available from your Cat^® Dealer. These systems typically use well-known, multi-stage separation processes, including coalescence and/or centrifugal principles to clean larger volumes of fuel.
Make sure that mechanical fuel level gauges are functional and accurate. Likewise, make sure fuel level alarms are tested for functionality.
Ensure that you have a reputable and reliable fuel supplier, particularly one that receives their fuel as close to the pipeline as possible.

There’s nothing worse than having a mechanically sound genset shut down due to a clogged fuel filter or some other fuel-related cause. Don’t let this happen to you—call us today to schedule a “check up” for your fuel system.

Contact Brian Vaughn for more information

919.755.7088