Pleasure And Commercial Marine

Most diesel engine failures start in the fuel tank. Because the marine environment subjects your fuel to the worse possible scenarios.  Items like extreme temperatures, long term storage, water from condensation and other sources, and seasonal blend changes all contribute to the deterioration of your engines life blood.  You can read article after article about all of the solutions on the market and how they maintain the quality of your fuel.  However there are only a few simple truths:

• Eliminate water and you eliminate microbial growth
   
• Using a good treatment will improve the stability of your fuel and system performance
   
• Install a trusted, proven product in your fuel system to reverse deterioration
   
• Pay attention to your fuel and you will increase engine reliability and efficiency

The importance of Diesel Fuel Maintenance cannot be understated. Diesel fuel problems, causes and cures are discussed elsewhere in our web site (click here to read articles in our knowledgebase about fuel and fuel issues).  However, fuel maintenance should be at the top of your maintenance list.  Dealing with all of these problems now can and will save you money down the road.  Poor fuel quality can be directly related to injection equipment failures and engine shut downs.

One problem that is not solved by chemicals is the accumulation of asphaltines.  This is dirt and crude oil molecules left over from the refining process.  They tend to accumulate during higher temperatures.  Asphaltines lead to the formation of bigger clusters of solids, which, if will not completely burn in the combustion process of your engine. The first sign of fuel deterioration is loss of engine performance and black smoke in the exhaust.  Solids get so large that they will not pass through the filter.  So if you find yourself replacing filters at a more frequent pace than normal, then you are at the beginning of a critical contamination problem.  Chemicals or filtration alone will not reverse this type of fuel degradation.  Not even when used together.

The ALGAE-X unit, when installed in the fuel line or the ALGAE-X Fuel Polishing System when installed on the vessel will break down the clumps and solids, prevent oxidation, stabilize the fuel, and clean up accumulated tank sludge. The results are Clear & Bright Fuel, improved filter performance and life, optimal combustion and clean fuel systems.  Deteriorated fuel is restored to usable condition. With regular fuel polishing utilizing the ALGAE-X Fuel Polishing unit, chemical treatments to fight microbial growth is no longer needed, further reducing costs and maintenance, and longer injection equipment life.

 Fuel Polishing Systems from ALGAE-X are more than just a filter.  The fuel is pulled in from the tank then travels through the LGX Fuel Conditioning Unit.  This breaks down the clumps of asphaltines and paraffins into smaller particles.  From the LGX Fuel Conditioner the fuel travels to a full flow, low restriction filter 5 step water separator filter.  This filter has a very high flow rate and allows a high flow of diesel fuel through the system.  The fuel then flows through the gear pump at a max rate of 240 gallons per hour.  The entire process is automated.  This means that you set the automated controller for the time and duration of the maintenance process.  The controller takes over and processes the fuel.  If there is any issue with suction, discharge, filtration or flow the alarm the system shuts down and will sound an alarm and light an indicator light.   You know the phrase "set it and forget it".  Standard safety features include a liquid filled vacuum gauge on top of the filter housing for the suction side.  this allows you to easily see the condition of your filter.  The filter itself is cleanable for up to five cycles.  Systems are available in 12 Volt, 24 Volt DC as well as 120 Volt AC.  The "A" models FPS500A or FPS750A incorporates an alarm panel which will automatically shut the system down in the case of a clogged filter.  The Smart FPS series uses the Smart Controller.  If you need to change the filter it only requires 4" above the unit and no filter draining.

To complete the maintenance program we suggest you add the AFC705 Fuel Catalyst.  This breaks down the sludge and suspends it in the fuel so it can be processed by the Fuel Conditioner.  Our fuel catalyst also provides combustion enhancers, detergents, surfactants, and lubricants for the all-in-one fuel treatment.

Installations are made easier with our full selection of fuel manifolds and valves.

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