Modern fueloil filtration

Journal Article · Wed Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1995 · Fueloil and Oil Heat with Air Conditioning

OSTI ID:135916

Berg, J

Pumping out a home storage tank and filtering the oil through a cleaning machine is an excellent way to service a dirty tank, but even then proper filtration is still a must. Without good filteration, it can be very embarrassing for the service department to explain a sediment problem which can still occur even after charging a customer for pumping the tank. Modern filteration technology makes it possible to overcome the effects of poorer quality fueloil and provide better service to customers as well as lower service costs (therefore, more profit) to the oil heat company. Yesterday`s fueloil was plentiful and there was strong competition in the supply market. As a result refiners and distributors were careful to keep out contaminants. Today, however, that has changed and fueloil is no longer consistently delivered as pure as it used to be. While it is true that refinery production of No. 2 fueloil has reached new highs in btu content and clean burning characteristics, it is also true that increased use of the spot market has had a negative effect on fuel quality.

• OSTI ID: 135916
• Journal Information: Fueloil and Oil Heat with Air Conditioning, Journal Name: Fueloil and Oil Heat with Air Conditioning Vol. 54; ISSN 1060-9725; ISSN FOHCEU
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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