Commercial Diesel Solutions for Military Facilities
Military facilities are heavily dependent on diesel fuel to power vehicles, basecamps, and other machinery. Military forces all over the world use diesel in their operations because it is the least flammable and less explosive than others, in addition to it being significantly more affordable.
Reliability and efficiency are two of the most important things in military operations. They cannot be working with inefficient vehicles and unstable power sources, and that’s why they rely on diesel over other kinds of fuel.
Diesel fuel is more efficient than other kinds of fuel when it comes to energy conversion. It has better thermal efficiency, which means diesel engines are able to convert more of the heat energy from the fuel into mechanical energy faster. This gives diesel engines more power to use and less waste being produced.
Aside from military vehicles, diesel fuel is also used to power military stations in different parts of the world. The majority of equipment used by the military today requires power, and since not all military stations have direct access to electricity, they use diesel generators as their main source.
Military facilities receive supplies of diesel fuel in bulk to save time and money on multiple purchases. The fuel they receive is then stored in tanks around sites for easy access, but long-term storage has its drawbacks too.
While it can be more efficient and cost-effective, long-term storage of diesel fuel can lead to degradation and contamination when neglected. There is no doubt that fuel storage tanks are highly capable of keeping fuel inside, but they do not completely protect the fuel from breaking down and getting contaminated.
Contamination of fuel can cause many problems in vehicles and other types of machinery. They can become corrosive and damage engines and other mechanical parts that are needed to function properly.
Military facilities need diesel fuel that is ready for use at all times and cannot afford any hiccups when it comes to transportation and overall operations. Power interruptions and other problems caused by using "bad stored diesel" in military facilities may not only disrupt their operations but also put civilians at high risk.
We at Universal Fuel Polishing & Tank Services support military facilities by providing top-tier diesel solutions. We will help you prolong the life of your diesel fuel, and you can be confident that we will take care of everything you need – from planning periodic maintenance to generating reports to help you understand the condition of your tanks and stored fuel.
We are your partner in keeping your diesel tanks in good condition while complying with recommendations by the JCAHO, NFPA, and ISO standards. We go above and beyond diesel fuel tank cleaning to help you make the most of your diesel fuel. Get in touch with one of our fuel experts today to schedule a site visit.
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