BioTank

Long term storage with integral fuel cleansing system.

The BioTank system incorporates filtration and continuous fuel cleansing to prevent build up of microbial contamination.

Fuel oil today has an increased proportion of biodiesel which in turn has a higher amount of suspended water, making it prone to microbial growth. If untreated this will give rise to problems with clogged filters and deteriorating fuel efficiencies and poor emissions.

These problems will be exacerbated in situations where fuel usage tends to be irregular. In farm machinery for example, equipment can be used intensively during seasonal activities such as harvesting and then laid up over winter. Another area of concern would be standing fuel reserves for emergency generators or gas interruption contracts.

The OTS ‘BioTank’ uses innovative technology to dewater and cleanse the fuel while also preventing the build up of microbial contamination. The design incorporates pipework and an integral pump which re-circulates the wetstock periodically through a series of filters and an Ultra Violet treatment process which kills off the bacteria.

The operational cycle is preset according to tank capacity. Although a first in the fuel oil supply sector, this is mature technology that is already being used successfully in the food and drink related industries.

For existing installations, the tank pack is also available as a retrofit solution which can be fitted as part of the OTS TankCare services.