“With Proper Treatment,
Bioblends Measure Up Well”
A review of bioblends (bioheat and biodiesel) detailing the
pros and cons of their physical properties, handling, and
operating performance. Also, a description of how any
drawbacks can be readily overcome with an appropriate
chemical treatment program.
“Fuel Oil Forensics: Using
Scientific Evidence to Solve Fuel Problems”
A step by step explanation of how the oil dealer can use the
forensic process of
gathering the facts, identifying the evidence, and
correlating the details, in order
to determine the causes and remedies for several common oil
handling problems.
“The Changing Role of
the Additive Industry”
A review of how the additive industry has gained acceptance
through the R&D of
new additives to cope with today’s fuels. A second issue
involves how the
organizational changes within the modern chemical company
affect the oil dealer.
“Summerizing your Fuel Storage”
A description of the detrimental effects of prolonged summer
storage on fuel
quality. Also, a review of how a ‘summer booster’ is finding
favor among oil
dealers as an economical means of quality control and
maintenance.
“Fuel Oil
Consistency is Imperative”
An introduction to oil properties that permit the dealer to
reliably and quickly
evaluate fuel oil quality. Sampling methods, visual and
physical observations,
and subsequent interpretation of the findings, are
discussed.
“Why/When/Where/What: The Four
W’s of Heating Oil Additives”
The paper seeks to clarify and simplify the decision process
for determining
when to use chemical treatment. Guidelines are noted to
assist in the selection
of a specific company and product.
“Cold Weather Factors:
Exploring the Myths”
Common misconceptions about wind chill and oil handling in
the winter are
explored. Topics also involve the pros and cons of kerosene
blending, low
sulfur fuels, and refinery-winterized product.
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