Problem
Microbial contamination, caused by water settling in fuel tanks and creating a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi, is a persistent and costly problem. These microbes degrade fuel quality and damage infrastructure by causing biofouling and corrosion.
Current solutions
Inefficient & Costly
Current methods, such as biocide treatment, are volume-based. This means you must treat the entire tank, which is both expensive and wasteful.
Temporary Solutions
Biocides wear off over time and with fuel turnover, requiring repeated applications and leading to ongoing costs for monitoring and testing.
Uncertain Outcomes
If biocides fail to solve the problem, heavily contaminated fuel may need to be disposed of, and a costly process called fuel polishing may be required.