In the past tank cleaning was a generally neglected maintenance item which was only attended to in extreme circumstances due to the cost, waste factor and downtime that accompanied this procedure, however this is now a cost effective simple procedure without any of the negatives that the existing procedures involved such as decommissioning tanks and disposing of vast quantities of fuel.
Diesel fuel is an organic fluid, and therefore, over time, will age and deteriorate. In Southern Africa fuel companies generally guarantee their fuel quality for one year maximum
Less a problem on high turnover scenarios (Where you buy, burn and buy again), but problematic in standby generator scenarios, where tanks are never emptied but topped up frequently
Diesel naturally decompose, altering the chemistry and combustibility of the fuel resulting in poor performance, increased consumption and ultimately engine breakdown / destruction
The long supply chain from well to wheel also accelerate fuel breakdown because of contamination introduced into the supply chain. Water, debris, particulate contamination and bacterial infestation rapidly accelerate fuel deteration.
The solution is simple, you use good, clean fuel that confirms to minimum specification, and your engine will perform and last as per manufacturer standards.
Don’t, and expect to suffer the consequences:
CFT can ensure sustained supplied storage and combustion of optimum fuel quality.
Specialized service crews operate throughout Southern Africa, utilizing mobile tank cleaning equipment, allowing us to address all the above issues, without the need to decommission a tank.
Noble Prize winning technology is applied to allow us to decontaminate any fuel tank and restore quality. Filtration, water separation and bacterial control is achieved with magnetic induction and fuel optimisation. Optic camera inspections allow us to assess and guarantee tank interior cleanliness. Independent laboratory analysis of AFTER samples validate efficiency.
Depending on application, levels of contamination and customer requirement, we offer various service levels to address all problematic tanks.
