Aviation Fuel
Is microbial contamination putting your fuel system at risk?
Microbes can contaminate fuel anywhere, from the refinery to your storage tank.
They thrive in fuel that contains even the smallest trace of water, often caused by condensation or trapped water inside tanks.
When microbial contamination occurs, it can lead to serious problems such as:
- Fuel Quality Degradation → Reduces fuel efficiency.
- Filter Blocking → Causes the Fuel Quality Indication System (FQIS) to malfunction.
- Leopard Spotting on Filter Water Separators → Black or reddish spots appearing on filters.
- Corrosion and Pitting → Known as Microbial Influenced Corrosion (MIC) caused by sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB), especially during long-term fuel storage.
- Engine Damage → Resulting from accumulated microbial growth and corrosion.
It is crucial to detect microbial contamination as early as possible to prevent costly damage and operational downtime. In this case, on-site testing is required to enable immediate, direct monitoring with rapid data results. Please contact us for more detailed information.
