DE-BUG Filter

Posted by Wholesale Marine on Nov 23, 2011 in Featured | Comments Off on DE-BUG Filter

DE-BUG

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Diesel Bug Problems – Microbial Contamination of Diesel

Posted by Wholesale Marine on Nov 17, 2011 in Diesel Bug | Comments Off on Diesel Bug Problems – Microbial Contamination of Diesel

Diesel fuel is the very lifeblood of industry worldwide…

There is a however a hidden living world inside diesel fuel; diesel is a complex delicately balanced distillation product of crude oil. It is not a mineral fuel it is organic. It is not just fuel for engines, it is also fuel/food for a host of microscopic fungi, yeasts and bacteria. These are commonly referred to as “diesel bug.”

Diesel is a marvelous environment for growth of these bugs. There is water for germination, a carbon source for food, dissolved oxygen and sulfur for respiration and trace elements for growth. These living contaminants of fuel cannot be left out; they enter the fuel as spores in water or air. In a single sample of diesel, laboratory analysis is likely to reveal as many as 27 different varieties.

One harmful fungus is invariable present in great numbers Cladisporium Resinae. Once present in diesel fuel this bug can be responsible for a costly array of problems all of which can lead to total system failures. Of particular concern is emergency power units. Here Cladisporium can multiply freely while the unit is unused and cause a total failure in an emergency. The same situation may be true for any diesel appliance where fuel has been stored for some time e.g. Marine craft, on site storage units, farm machinery, road maintenance plant, country garages, 4WD’s etc.

The powerful acids these bugs can produce blow diesel pumps, can corrode and pit; pumps, fuel tanks, hoses and can destroy costly injector nozzles. Even small amounts of contamination leads to poor fuel economy, shortened service intervals, excessive blocked filters, poor performance and increased costs to maintain plant Microbial contamination of your fuel can cause consequences every bit as horrifying as an infection of your own bloodstream.

There is now however a simple one step plan that can help eliminate bugs from your fuel. The DE-BUG fuel treatment unit. This unit is easily fitted in the fuel line of your diesel appliance before or after your existing filtration, once installed is guaranteed to significantly reduce diesel bug.

DE-BUG is the original New Zealand made, patented unit, this unit is made from LM6 marine grade aluminium, has been trialled and tested all over the world, has carried Bureau Veritas Certification and carries NATO part numbers.

With more than 100,000 units sold worldwide and boasting clients such as Toll Australia, Woodside Petroleum – Cossack Pioneer Oil Rig, Australian Water Police (NSW), Western Mining, Independent Fisheries, Singapore Airlines- (GSE), Scottish Fisheries, NZ Fire Service, Pacifica Shipping, NZ Rail, Shell Oil US, Wellington Port Authority, US Navy Research Vessels, Singapore Port Authority and dozens of Militaries and Navies around the world; Be rest assured, there is a DE-BUG for every sized engine.

DE-BUG is a must have unit for every diesel engine and could save you thousands.

Bio-Diesel and Diesel Bug – What You Need to Know

Posted by Wholesale Marine on Nov 17, 2011 in Diesel Bug | Comments Off on Bio-Diesel and Diesel Bug – What You Need to Know

The new shift to biofuels / biodiesel consumption are a long awaited and well received environmentally responsible move by many. The benefits of using a more sustainable fuel rather than fossil fuels has been well documented, as too have the associated benefits such as better lubricity and reduced emissions.

A less documented but well known negative of biodiesel is the fact that biodiesel by nature is hygroscopic, meaning it literally sucks moisture out the air.

Water content in organic diesel fuel is well known to cause problems with bacteria, fungus and yeasts living in the fuel, more commonly referred to as microbial contamination or diesel bug. Once diesel bug has taken hold of a fuel tank it can multiply exponentially.

This diesel bug is responsible for a vast and costly array of problems including premature filter blocking, poor performance, increased fuel usage, increases in emissions, microbial induced corrosion of tanks, pitted injector nozzles, blown fuel pumps and of course total system failures.

This is incredibly risky for critical power systems such as emergency generators and marine vessels. It is also of large financial concern for heavy machinery, road maintenance plant, trucking and bus fleets, locomotives and of course 4WD’s and passenger vehicles.

In the past uninitiated operators could turn to harmful biocides and toxic additives in the hope this would help, But as with most bacteria they spawn back and over time can actually develop an immunity to biocides when continually dosed. Not too mention changing the delicate composition of the fuel and wreaking havoc on the component of a complex diesel engine. In many cases this can void manufacturers warranties.

There is however a 100% environmentally friendly alternative to using harmful biocides and toxic additives. The patented DE-BUG decontamination unit; Once the DE-BUG is installed in the fuel line of your diesel appliance, it is shown to be 97.4% effective* in treating and curing diesel bug in a single pass – *ICI Corporate laboratories NZ.

The DE-BUG unit requires no maintenance and no more to spend. It is the ultimate, inexpensive, fix and forget solution.

DE-BUG is the original New Zealand made, patented unit, made from LM6 marine grade aluminium.

It has been trialled and tested all over the world, has carried Bureau Veritas Certification, carries NATO part numbers and is guaranteed to significantly reduce diesel bug.

With more than 100,000 units sold worldwide and boasting clients such as Toll Trucking Australia, Greenpeace, Woodside Petroleum – Cossack Pioneer Oil Rig, Australian Water Police (NSW), Shell Oil NZ, Western Mining, Independent Fisheries, AOL America Online Standby Generators, Wellington Port Authority, Singapore Airlines – (GSE), Scottish Fisheries, NZ Fire Service, Pacifica Shipping, Shell Oil US, Australian Power & Water Authority, TRANZ Rail, US Navy Research Vessels, Singapore Port Authority and dozens of Militaries and Navies around the world, be rest assured, there is a DE-BUG for every sized engine.

The Perils of Dieselbug

Posted by Wholesale Marine on Nov 17, 2011 in Diesel Bug | Comments Off on The Perils of Dieselbug

Owner of De-Bug Advanced Diesel Solutions Jon Drumm says microbial contamination by bacteria, moulds and yeast of petroleum products is a widespread problem in the industry.

Diesel fuel is a good food source for these organisms. Some reports have suggested that biodiesel is even more susceptible to contamination than standard diesel.
Given optimum conditions aerobic diesel bugs can grow from a single sell weighing one millionth of a gram into a slimy algae mat weighing 10 kg within 24 hours.
Other bugs grow more slowly but create problems during their development. For example, anaerobic or sulphur reducing bacteria produce hydrogen sulfide as a byproduct of their metabolism. Combined with moisture, this forms strong sulphuric acids.

Microbes and their byproducts can degrade protective coatings such as paints, rubber, and metal oxide films and destroy chemical corrosion inhibitors.
Evidence of infestation is visible biological sludge, slimes, and surface or interfacial deposits. These occur mainly in the fuel tank but can block filters.

This fuel (which can smell like rotten eggs) is unreliable, and the consequences of using it could be dire. These include fuel filter clogging and blockage, coalescer (water removing filters) malfunctions, engine wear, corrosion of and blockages in the fuel system, damage to in-line instruments, and engine failure.

Drumm says in the past infestations were typically treated by biocides.
“However, many biocides are harmful chemicals and require careful handling by professionals,” he says.
“Adding biocides to the fuel system may actually cause more problems as dead cells collecting on the bottom of the tank can still find their way into the fuel system, potentially leading to blocked filters and further engine damage.
“And over time microbes may build up immunity to the biocides – occasional dosing can actually accelerate growth,”

Drumm describes the De-Bug L140 purifier, a static magnetic inline device, as a tested and proven way to protect engines against microbial contamination.
Micro-organisms are very vulnerable to magnetic waves.

The organisms are single-celled, with a membrane surrounding each cell, and electrically charged ions that travel across this membrane are essential for the organism’s life.

“Exposing the microbes to a strong, changing magnetic field, such as in the De-Bug, will ensure maximum destruction of the cells,” says Drumm.
“This magnetic field in the unit is made possible by stacking three annular shaped permanent magnets on top of each other to form the patented Tri-Mag stack.”

When the fuel and microbes flow between the magnets and through the centre of the middle magnet in the Tri-Mag pack, the flow path causes the microbial cells to experience the maximum levels of magnetic flux density from several different angles. This results in 24 changes in polarity of the magnetic field.
“This kills them – the De-Bug has been proved to have a 97.5 percent efficiency in destroying the bugs in a single pass,” he says.

The treated submicron particles then pass through the filter and burn up in the combustion process, helping reduce emissions. Drumm says installing a De-Bug even in an apparently uncontaminated engine will result in immediate benefits. These are improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, better protection of engine, filters, pumps and injectors, extended service life of filters, and a more reliable, efficient engine.
De-Bug fuel treatment units are manufactured in New Zealand for local conditions and have been used by, among others, the armed forces, New Zealand fire service, Tranz Rail, Shell Oil, and the Mana coastguard.
Pick-up, private vehicle, 4WD, small bus, small generator, farm machinery, and smaller sailboat engine owners are keen customers of the De-Bug L140. Operators of smaller commercial vehicles, 6 cylinder generators, smaller fuel bowsers, and agricultural equipment prefer the De-Bug L500.

Earthrace Boat Fitted With a L1000

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Generator Installation

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DEBUG Fitted to Generator

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