What causes microbial growth in the fuel tanks?
What causes microbial growth in the fuel tanks? Bacteria and fungus cause microbial growth. Microbial growth occurs when water is in the storage tank and the diesel fuel temperature is between 10 C and 40 C. Bacterial and fungal spores commonly found in the soil can enter the fuel tank through vents on the storage tank or through contamination during filling. What must be done when growth of microorganisms is found in a fuel tank? Removal and prevention of bacterial growth in fuel tanks and systems often requires the removal of water from the tank, filtration and/or treatment of the...