Going Upstream For Fuel Quality
Precision of modern engine fuel systems turns development focus on filtration technology farther up the distribution channel
Having access to clean diesel fuel has always been an important way to ensure machine uptime and reduce costly repairs and warranty claims. But in today’s diesel engine world, clean fuel has taken on a whole new importance. Modern fuel injection system components are machined to tight tolerances — sometimes as close as 2 microns, roughly the size of a single E. coli bacterium — to help boost injection pressures. One system supplier advertises that its “ultrahigh pressure” diesel common rail system delivers peak pressures of up to 43,500 psi. And these pressures are expected to increase as engine manufactures tweak the combustion process in order to reduce emissions. The act of visually inspecting fuel while filling the fuel tank of a diesel powered machine while on the job site is no longer enough. These days, invisible contaminants have the potential to cause thousands of dollars in repairs and downtime. Fuel injection system specialists work with engine builders to ensure that proper filtration is included to combat fuel-borne particles and water before they can damage expensive components.
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Fuel may leave the refinery process clean, but fuel quality can degrade significantly during transport and storage. Sophisticated and more efficient high pressure common rail engines designed with extremely tight fuel injector tolerances place increasing demands on having clean dry fuel. Velcon and Racor brand diesel filtration solutions have been tested and proven to help meet the demand at every stage from refinery to injector. A complete filtration program is essential to ensure clean dry fuel is available on demand. Parker Hannifin provides the solutions to fuel your success.