Fueling Knowledge about Dispenser Filtration and More
From growth in the alternative fuels market to new federal and state compliance regulations, the fuel industry is constantly evolving. As part of PetroClear’s commitment to customer service, we strive to be an educational resource for site operators, service technicians and distributor partners, helping them to stay abreast of important industry news and events. Please browse our library of articles to learn about developments in fuel dispenser filter technology, emerging fueling trends, industry challenges, other fueling equipment news and more.
A Note from Bob Ingham: Why UL Recognition Matters in Dispenser Equipment
The principles of fuel filter construction haven’t changed that much over the years: the filter needs to be engineered to withstand extreme temperatures, rigorous pressures and prevent contaminants from reaching vehicles. However, as the motor fuel supply continues to transform to include more biofuel, fuel dispensing equipment must likewise evolve to meet the demands of…
Beyond Words: Clarifying the Baffling World of Diesel Terminology
Let’s not kid ourselves: with so many words used to describe the fuel most commonly known as diesel (we count upwards of 25 terms that mean different things), it’s pretty easy for a conversation about diesel to get lost in translation. With that in mind, this quick Q&A clarifies the similarities and differences between the…
PEI Women Conference: Where Professional Journeys and Coffee Converge
At PetroClear, we recognize there are two important influences helping to push the fueling industry in new directions: women leaders and lots of coffee. As a result, PetroClear was extremely proud to be the Coffee Break Sponsor at the 2022 PEI Women Conference that took place May 4-6 in Charleston, SC. The event drew women…
Video Spotlight: Are Your Fuel Dispenser Filters Adequately Protecting Diesel Engines?
Many states adopt filtration standards set by the National Conference on Weights and Measures in NIST Handbook 130. Since 2014, the NIST Handbook has stated that all biodiesel, biodiesel blends, diesel, and kerosene dispensers shall have a 30 micron or smaller nominal pore-sized filter. However, a recent report from the Diesel Fuel Quality Council (DFQC)…
Making an Impact at M-PACT
As 2022 continues to motor on, you can feel momentum picking up in the fueling industry. There was no greater evidence of this than the M-PACT trade show April 19-22 in Indianapolis. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the M-PACT trade show. The PetroClear team welcomed many visitors to booth 1008. It was great…