This electronic brochure highlights our capabilities and activities in the area of Diesel Fuel Quality Assurance. Please sign our guestbook. For additional information, e-mail Steven R. Westbrook, Southwest Research Institute.

Diesel Fuel Quality Assurance

Contaminated fuel is often the culprit when standby emergency generators suddenly fail, which can create life-threatening emergencies. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is experienced in preventing such unwanted shutdowns by providing recommendations to hospitals, airports, the armed forces, nuclear power plants, and other organizations that require high quality, reliable systems.

SwRI Services

Evaluation and customized development of purchasing, receiving, handling, and storage procedures
Establishment of fuel system monitoring procedures
Guidance on the use of fuel additives
Onsite fuel sampling
Analysis of fuel samples for specification conformance
Analysis of plugged filters, fuel sludge, and samples of contaminated fuel to diagnose problems
Assistance in standard laboratory operating procedure adoption, laboratory qualification procedures, and training
Guidance on overall fuel oil quality assurance program requirements and adequacy
Consultation regarding American National Standards, federal specifications, and diesel engine manufacturers' fuel requirements
Adoption, implementation, and interpretation of ASTM standard methods for sampling and testing of fuel during acceptance, transfer, and storage
Evaluation of the integrity of fuel oil system quality programs for generator reliability and maintainability

For more information about diesel fuel quality assurance, contact Steven R. Westbrook, Phone (210) 522-3185, Fax (210) 522-3270, Fuels and Lubricants Research Division, Southwest Research Institute, P.O. Drawer 28510, San Antonio, Texas, 78228-0510.

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