All fuels employed in the Aviation industry require the highest possible cleanliness value that allows the cleanest burn resulting in the least amount of solids emissions possible. Clean fuel also reduces premature wear of fuel system components.
The Nashville International Airport (BNA) removed Black Powder contamination particulates from jet fuel delivered by a large refined-products pipeline, resulting in improved product quality and reduced filter consumption…
The issue has been Black Powder contamination getting into the balance bushings and wear rings, causing imbalance and vibration that eventually shuts the pump down.
Crude oil feedstock entering the refinery is loaded with high volumes of Black Powder contaminants. The entire unit was experiencing issues with Black Powder building up…
Crude oil received by barge and pipeline is highly contaminated with Black Powder contamination. It enters the crude unit and causes (1) increased energy use to heat the crude feedstock, (2) lower product recovery efficiency…
