DIESEL DEFENCE
FUEL POLISHING SYSTEMS
Fuel polishing systems are vital for diesel-powered emergency systems. They remove a critical point of failure: fuel contamination. Modern engines and fuel systems need clean fuel to run reliably. If left untreated diesel is under constant attack from water, microbial growth and solid particulates, even after cleaning. There is a solution. Diesel Defence units preserve your stored fuel to ISO standards, greatly improving the reliability and dependability of your critical systems such as standby generators and fire pumps.
Diesel Defence: long term protection for your stored diesel
IPU supplies two families of diesel polishing system; the flexibility of our range means that we can service any tank size:
- Diesel Defence on-tank units are fixed location units that serve up to 3 large storage tanks., They are designed as ‘fit and forget’ solution – set them up once and they run unassisted month after month, year after year. The DDF2 to DDF6 fixed on-tank models even feature an integrated password-protected touchscreen controller.
- Diesel Defence mobile buggies give you the flexibility to polish the fuel in numerous smaller tanks with a single device.
This world leading technology and products distributed in New Zealand exclusively by Fuel Clean Ltd
MOBILE UNITS
DDM1
- 50lp/m flow rate
- 5,000l tank size
At the forefront of fuel cleanliness innovation, the DDM1 Fuel Polishing Buggy is a versatile fuel filtration system designed to deliver maximum performance within a compact footprint. Incorporating leading high capacity particulate filtration principals, both solid and bacterial contaminants are removed from your fuels with ease. High performance, low cost filter cells ensure cleanliness levels of ISO 18/16/13 or better and make this the ultimate entry-level fuel filtration system on the market.
Problems with water? At the cutting edge of water removal technology, Filtasorb2 cells not only facilitate removal of all free water, but also 99.9% of entrained water to an incredible 100ppm or less.
Should on-site verification of cleanliness levels be required, practical quick connect fittings allow for instant plug-in to the Particle Pal fuel cleanliness analyser, allowing real time results in ISO/NAS/SAE in a matter of minutes.
FUEL POLISHING BUGGY
Features & Benefits
Features
- Lightweight and portable, perfect for mobile use and basement tank access
- Powerful pump with high flow rates up to 100 L/min
- High volume dirt holding capacity to deliver ISO cleanliness codes of 18/16/13 or better
- High performance Filtasorb2 inserts to achieve 100ppm or better to exceed ISO Standard level of water content
- Extensive selection of filter cell inserts to suit every clean-up application
- Pressure gauge indication of system performance
- Water drain valve on sump of filter housing
- Rugged frame with integral drip tray
- All terrain castor wheels
- Suitable for most diesel, kerosene, biodiesel (B100) and oil applications
Benefits
- Clean, dry fuel, ready for use when required
- Recover and reuse contaminated fuels
- Low running costs
- Can be moved between tanks or dedicated to a single tank
- Single pass cleanliness
- Ideal for tank cleaning and fuel recovery
Specifications
| Model | DDM1 | |
| Flow rate (l/m) | 100 | |
| Indicative tank size (l) | 5,000 | |
| Filtration Efficiency (max.) | 99.9% | |
| Particulate Removal (min.) (µm) | 1 | |
| No. filter housings | 1 | |
| Filter size & type | Size 1 | |
| Control System | Push-Button | |
| Pump Type | Self Priming Vane | |
| Maximum System Pressure | 3 bar | |
| Remote Emergency Stop | No | |
| Differential Pressure Indicator | Mechanical | |
| Voltage (V) | 110 / 230 | |
| Frequency (Hz) | 60 / 50 | |
| Noise Level (dBA @ 1m) | < 85 | |
| Operating Temperature (°C) | 0 to 50°C | |
| Environmental Protection | IP66 | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 1000 (h) x 650 (w) x 730 (d) | |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 81 | |
FIXED UNITS
DDF1
- 50lp/m flow rate
- 5,000l tank size
Stored fuel in the tank will deteriorate over time due to oxidisation and microbial activity, and tank storage is more susceptible to microbial activity as sludge is often found at the bottom of these tanks, but our DDF1 Fuel Polishing System could answer this problem.
With this in mind IPU have developed a new range of fuel polishing units specifically for tank polishing: on tank units.
The DDF1 Fuel Polishing System is a compact wall-mounted fuel polishing cabinet designed specifically for the removal of particulate and water moisture contamination that can accumulate in stored fuel over time. With dual particulate and water removal and flow rates of up to 50 l/min the DDF1 Fuel Polishing System will leave your fuel ready for use anytime.
On-tank fuel polisher
Features & Benefits
Features
- Compact wall mounted unit
- Stainless steel cabinet enclosure
- Flow rates of up to 50 l/min
- High volume dirt holding capacity to deliver ISO cleanliness codes of 18/16/13 or better
- Extensive selection of filter cell inserts to suit every clean-up application
- Differential pressure gauge indication of system performance
- Water drain valve on sump of filter housing
- Rugged frame with integral drip tray
- Safety features as standard; emergency stop, beacon alarm & float switch
- Suitable for most diesel, kerosene and biodiesel (B100)
Benefits
- Clean, dry fuel, ready for use when required
- Recover and reuse contaminated fuels
- Low running costs
- Can be moved between tanks or dedicated to a single tank
- Single pass cleanliness
- Ideal for tank cleaning and fuel recovery
- Optional real time analysis of oil/fuel cleanliness levels enabling cleaning to a pre-set ISO level
Specifications
| Model | DDF1 | |||
| Flow rate (l/m) | 50 | |||
| Indicative tank size (l) | 10,000 | |||
| Filtration Efficiency (max.) | 99.9% | |||
| Particulate Removal (min.) | 1 µm | |||
| No. filter housings | 1 | |||
| Filter size & type | Size 9 | |||
| Enclosure | Mild Steel / Stainless Steel | |||
| Control System | Push-Button | |||
| Pump Type | Self Priming Vane | |||
| Maximum System Pressure | 3 bar | |||
| Remote Emergency Stop | Yes | |||
| Differential Pressure Indicator | Electrical | |||
| Float Switch | Yes | |||
| Voltage (V) | 230 | |||
| Frequency (Hz) | 50 / 60 | |||
| Noise Level (dBA @ 1m) | < 85 | |||
| Operating Temperature (°C) | 0 to 50°C | |||
| Environmental Protection | IP66 | |||
| Dimensions (mm) | 900 (h) x 900 (w) x 400 (d) | |||
| Dry Weight (kg) | 66 | |||
| Inlet Connections | 1″ BSP M | |||
| Outlet Connections | 1″ BSP M | |||
| BMS System | Yes | |||
FAQ’s
What is diesel fuel polishing?
It is impossible to deny that “fuel polishing” is an odd phrase to anybody seeing it for the first time. While it has nothing to do with dusters and beeswax, it has everything to do with cleanliness. More importantly, it is a vital part of any standby power strategy.
Diesel fuel polishing is the maintenance process that stops water and contaminants infecting fuel while it’s held in storage tanks. It increases generator reliability and longevity.
By removing water, diesel bug and particulate contaminants from your stored diesel, IPU Group’s Diesel Defence systems ensure that your generators, pumps and plant keep running as long as you need them. It’s the protection your fuel system needs. Although you probably already have a programme in place to maintain the diesel engines that provide critical power to your facilities, the fuel that feeds them is often overlooked.
Whats the difference between polishing and cleaning?
Would you polish a dirty car? Obviously not. You know there’s a difference between getting mud off the paintwork and giving it a showroom shine.
The same is true for fuel conditioning.
If a fuel test shows that you have contaminated fuel you should have it cleaned through our ClearTank service. Your fuel with conform to ?? levels of cleanliness once the cleaning is complete.
But fuel doesn’t stay clean. Water enters it from a variety of sources. The diesel bug grows. Rust falls off the side of the tank. Polishing is the process that stops this causing problems. It keeps clean fuel clean.
Diesel Defence systems are not designed to clean dirty fuel. They only polish it. They use fine filtration to remove tiny particles and water molecules before they grow large enough to be a problem. A polishing unit that cleans heavily contaminated fuel needs regular filter changes. This is expensive, disruptive and unnecessary.
Why are diesel defence systems better than standard filtration?
Diesel contamination has many causes. On-engine filters only clean fuel as it passes from your storage tanks to your generators. Although they can remove debris they do nothing to clear the causes of the problem that lurk in your fuel tank.
Unless the causes are treated, filtration systems will be under a constant attack and can become overwhelmed.
IPU’s polishing systems work at the tank, removing water, microbial growth (a.k.a. the diesel bug) and solid particulates (such as dirt, soot and rust) before they reach any part of your engine.
Isn't filtration a cheaper way to protect my generators and engines?
Relying on filtration has two shortcomings.
- Without treating its causes, contamination constantly bombards your filters. Clogged filters will starve your generators of fuel and risk a critical power failure.
- Filters need replacing. The more contaminants they have to remove, they more frequently they need replacing. This places a triple burden on your finances: the cost of the filters, the labour taken to replace them and the cost of the maintenance regime that checks their condition.
Removing the causes of contamination with a polishing system is the most cost-effective and efficient route to clean fuel and reliable power.
How does fuel become contaminated
In most European countries diesel contains 93% petrochemical diesel and 7% biodiesel. The biodiesel blend reduces the environmental impact of burning fuel. However, biodiesel contains water. It’s present when the fuel’s manufactured and biodiesels attract more water while they’re stored.
Water is the enemy of clean fuel:
- water is a contaminant in its own right.
- emulsified and free water encourages microbial growth (aka the ‘diesel bug’).
- water accelerates contamination from solids like rust.
Without proper maintenance diesel will degrade. It’s inevitable. Watch our short animation to understand exactly how fuel can become contaminated.
IPU's three step fuel conditioning process
Whether you store bowsers and drums under 2,500 litres or you manage a plant with over 500,000 litres of fuel, we have a Diesel Defence solution to support you.
IPU supplies two families of diesel polishing system
- Diesel Defence on-tank units are fixed location units that serve up to 3 large storage tanks. They are available to suit any tank size.
- Diesel Defence mobile buggies give you the flexibility to polish the fuel in numerous smaller tanks with a single device.
Understanding Fuel Contamination
Our short video explains how and why diesel becomes contaminated.
The Solution
Our short video explains how to protect your organisation against fuel contamination.
FREE GUIDE
The Essential Guide to Fuel Polishing
Everything you need to know about fuel polishing, in your pocket.
IPU’s Essential Guide to Fuel Polishing Handbook covers everything you need to know about the importance of fuel polishing, how it is done and why it is of benefit to you.
This free guide includes:
- What is fuel polishing and how does it safeguard your critical power?
- How does fuel polishing work?
- The importance of clean fuel.
- The causes & effects of fuel contamination.
- The core features & benefits of IPU’s market-leading Diesel Defence fuel polisher range.
- A breakdown of the components that make up IPU’s Diesel Defence fuel polishers.