If your operation utilizes power generation and standby systems, your Planned Maintenance program should incorporate fuel polishing to ensure the generator’s fuel is at optimal quality in the event of a power outage. Engines intended to supply standby or emergency power are not used frequently and need special considerations for fuel handling and storage.

Over time, free and emulsified water, micro-organisms, organic and non-organic contaminants, and sludge build up in the fuel tank. This foreign matter can clog filters, reduce engine performance, create carbon deposits, cause incomplete combustion and loss of power, and simply wear down fuel system components. Fuel polishing removes these contaminants from the bottom of the tank and adds a fuel catalyst. The fuel is then circulated through a fuel conditioner and a series of filters that will clean and restore the fuel to a clear and bright condition – saving you fuel costs and ensuring the generator engine will operate efficiently at a moment’s notice.

Although fuel degradation is inevitable, you can combat it with regular Planned Maintenance that includes the fuel polishing process. Our technicians can draw a fuel sample in a clear container so you can instantly see what is in your tank and recognize the need for polishing.

Add fuel polishing to any  Planned Maintenance agreement or call to schedule the service separately.

For more information on keeping your generator in peak operating condition, contact the Planned Maintenance Sales team Toll Free at 1-855-965-8200.