Fuel Quality | On-Site Power Advisor

NFPA 110: Ensuring a Supply of Clean Fuel for Emergency Generators

June 15, 2023May 4, 2023 by David Hurtado

Emergency generators play a critical role in maintaining the continuity of essential services after unexpected power outages or emergencies. To ensure the reliability and performance of these systems, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed guidelines and standards applicable to the installation and operation of emergency generators. This article focuses on a specific section … Read more

Code Alert: NFPA-20 Fuel Maintenance Requirements for Fire Pumps

April 10, 2023October 15, 2015 by David Hurtado

The 2016 Edition of NFPA-20, the Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection adds new requirements to ensure that good quality fuel is available to diesel engine-driven fire pumps. It may be a while before your State adopts the latest Edition of the Standard, but if you design or specify diesel engine-driven fire pump systems, it may be worthwhile to familiarize yourself with these updates.

Announcing: Emergency Power Symposium Aug. 20-21, 2015

April 11, 2022July 21, 2015 by David Hurtado

Fuel Technologies International‘s Emergency Power Design Reliability Symposium will be held August 20-21, 2015 in Palm Springs, CA. This symposium is directed to engineers and facility managers concerned with the operation of emergency/backup power systems and fire pumps. Registration is limited to 30 attendees. Information on schedule and CEU credits can be found here.

A Quick Word on Biodiesel…

April 16, 2015February 20, 2015 by David Hurtado

While B5 to B20 biodiesel blends have little or no compatibility issues with industrial diesel engines, biodiesel can have real negative effects on your fuel storage system. With a higher absorption rate for water, biodiesel content can lead to a higher incidence of bacterial growth inside the tank. Learn more about biodiesel, and ways to avoid costly downtime and damage to your on-site power system.

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