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.
Finding product details about dispenser filters, elements and adapters for fueling operators just got a lot easier. PetroClear is unveiling their new Quick Reference Guide to aide fuel site operators and fueling equipment distributors in immediately locating the right filtration solutions. “We are excited to address the need in the market for readily available and…
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) contamination must be taken seriously by diesel vehicle operators, fuel stations and fueling equipment distributors alike. To help diesel marketers prevent the distribution of contaminated DEF, PetroClear has expanded its line of dispenser filtration products to include Diesel Exhaust Fluid dispenser filtration equipment. DEF Dispenser Filter Elements and DEF Dispenser Filter…
PetroClear’s “Dual Purpose” 405 D Series spin-on dispenser filters are now compatible with diesel and biodiesel fuel. PetroClear has tested and approved its 40510D and 40510D-AD dispenser for the following applications: • Removing particulates in neat gasoline, ethanol blends, diesel and biodiesel • Sensing free and emulsified water in neat gasoline, diesel and biodiesel •…
A diesel vehicle’s Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system is extremely sensitive to contaminated DEF. If off-spec DEF is dispensed into the vehicle, the SCR system may malfunction. Problems range from on-board indicator lamps illuminating to premature water pump and injector wear, to SCR repair or replacement, which can be costly. ISO 22241 provides stringent purity…
I See Signs of Unacceptable Levels of Contamination in My Site’s Fuel. What Should I Do Immediately? All fuel underground storage tanks contain some water. Unfortunately, this water is susceptible to microbiological contamination. It is also the contributing factor to causing phase separation in ethanol-blended fuels. Under routine operations, the majority of contaminated water remains…