FID FuelGuard – Marine Fuel Tank Treatment System

Keep Fuel Homogeneous During Storage

Fuel can settle, stratify and form agglomerates during storage. Uneven tank contents can lead to inconsistent fuel supply, filter fouling and difficulties when the fuel is brought back into use.

The FID FuelGuard recirculates fuel through a mechanical homogenizer and returns it to the tank. Treatment breaks down fuel agglomerates and redistributes combustible components, helping maintain a more uniform fuel condition throughout storage and use.

Suitable applications include conventional marine fuels and biofuel blends, with the circulation arrangement selected for the tank and operating conditions.

Maintain Fuel Consistency and Recover Usable Fuel

Tank treatment helps keep combustible components dispersed and available for use. Where settling and agglomeration have made fuel difficult to handle, recirculation and homogenization can restore its usability.

• More uniform tank contents: Reduce stratification and uneven distribution of fuel components.
• Reduced agglomerate-related deposits: Break down combustible agglomerates and keep them dispersed through treatment and circulation.
• Improved downstream fuel handling: Reduce the agglomerates that can contribute to filter fouling and inconsistent fuel supply.
• Better use of stored fuel: Recover combustible material that would otherwise remain poorly distributed or difficult to process.

Tank Treatment for Biofuel Blends

Biofuel blends bring additional variation in fuel behaviour during storage. FuelGuard provides ongoing physical conditioning through recirculation, helping maintain homogeneity and reduce the build-up of agglomerated material.

The treatment programme is selected for the actual fuel blend, storage period and tank conditions. Fuel sampling helps assess the condition of the stored fuel and the effect of treatment.

Planning a FuelGuard Installation

How is the circulation capacity selected?

Capacity is selected from the tank volume, fuel properties, tank arrangement and available treatment time. The suction and return positions are also important: a high pump flow alone does not ensure that all areas of the tank are effectively circulated.

Can FuelGuard make difficult-to-use fuel usable again?

Yes. When the problem is caused by settling, agglomeration or uneven distribution of combustible components, mechanical treatment can restore fuel handling and allow the fuel to be used again. Fuel samples and the observed operating problem help establish the treatment approach.

Does homogenization remove water from the tank?

Homogenization can disperse water into smaller droplets, but the water remains in the fuel unless it is removed through a separate process. Tank drainage, water monitoring and any downstream separation should therefore be considered when planning the treatment arrangement.