FID Blender – Marine Fuel Blending System
Controlled Blending of Conventional Fuels and Biofuel Components
The FID Blender combines controlled fuel blending with mechanical homogenization. It allows operators to combine selected fuel components in a defined ratio and produce a more uniform blend before delivery to the day tank or fuel supply system.
Applications include blending conventional fuels and incorporating biofuel components. The blend ratio is selected from the properties of the incoming fuels and the required characteristics of the finished blend.
How the FID Blender Works
The system brings the selected fuel streams together at a controlled ratio. Mechanical homogenization then disperses the components more evenly, producing a consistent blend for transfer to the receiving tank or fuel supply system.
Ratio control determines how much of each component enters the blend. Homogenization improves the physical distribution of those components. The control arrangement is selected for the flow range and blend ratios required by the installation.
Typical blending arrangement: two fuel streams are combined at a controlled ratio, homogenized and delivered to the receiving tank.
Applications and Operational Benefits
- Biofuel blending: Incorporate a selected biofuel component into a conventional fuel at the required ratio.
- Fuel-property adjustment: Blend suitable components to target the required fuel characteristics.
- Consistent fuel supply: Improve the uniformity of the blend delivered to the receiving tank.
- Fuel sourcing flexibility: Give operators more control over the components and blends they purchase and use.
Planning a FID Blender Installation
Can the FID Blender be used with biofuels?
Yes. The FID Blender can incorporate biofuel components into a controlled blend. The proposed fuels, blend ratios and operating temperatures are assessed when selecting the system and control arrangement.
Does homogenization make all fuels compatible?
Homogenization improves physical mixing and breaks down agglomerates. Compatibility also depends on the properties of the fuels being combined. Testing the proposed mixture helps select suitable components and ratios and identify the treatment required.
What information is needed to specify a blending system?
We need the fuel components and their analysis, required blend ratios, minimum and maximum flow, temperatures and pressures, and the receiving-tank arrangement. Tell us how the blend is to be used and which finished-fuel properties need to be achieved.
Discuss Your Fuel Blending Requirements
Send us the fuel components you want to blend, the required ratios and the operating flow. We will help define a FID Blender arrangement for your vessel or installation.