HYDRA
HYDRA Fuel Plus Biocide - Marine
Fuel Biocide - Kills and Prevents Troublesome Re-occurrences of Bacteria, Fungi, Yeast and Mould, which Block Filters, Injectors, Fuel Lines etc.
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Features & Advantages
Kills harmful bacteria, fungi, yeast and mould in
fuel fast.
Effective in any hydrocarbon or bio fuel product.
Dual-phase biocide effective in fuel and water
phase as recommended by major engine
manufacturers.
Non-toxic, non-flammable, non-corrosive and fully
combustible.
Compatible with all engine materials.
Prevents blocked fuel lines, filters and clogged
injectors - helps prevent fuel system failures.
Prevents excessive sludge accumulation.
Prevents attack to metal components and fuel
tank corrosion from organic acids created by
microbial growth.
Reduces expensive maintenance of bunker fuel
and improves fuel economy.
Maintenance dose rate 100ppm.
The stored fuel also absorbs moisture from the
atmosphere, this water leads to microbial contamination
and microbial fuel bug problem.
Fuel tanks can accumulate as much as 0.1% water
(based on the type and volume of fuel) as a result of
condensation during long-term storage.
At ports in hot countries this can especially be the case.
In bunkering services during long term storage, the
quality of fuel can be severely affected due to the growth
of harmful microbes, moulds, fungi and bacteria.
This microbial attack leads to fuel degradation, reducing
fuel lubricity as fuel additives are broken down by the
harmful microbes.
Spring and summer are the smartest times to examine
your fuel system as the hot days and cold nights cause a
lot of condensation in the fuel tanks.
Contaminated fuel can result in loss of power from
partially blocked fuel lines or plugged fuel filters, smoke
emissions and even breakdowns from complete
blockage of the fuel line.
All fuel tanks, including bulk fuel storage tanks that are
used for storing Diesel, Gas Oil and Ultra Low
Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) will contain some water.
After production by the oil refinery, as the newly refined
fuel cools, water solubility decreases. Consequently,
dissolved water begins to condense as fuel is cooling in
refinery storage tanks. The cooling process continues
during transport.
As waters specific gravity is greater than that of fuels, as
dissolved water condenses, it tends to drop out of the
fuel product, accumulating in tank bottoms and in
pipeline low-points.
Fuel can be stored for a long time before sale and this
fuel will contain a certain amount of water.
Biological Diesel (FAME) especially has a tendency
to hold more water compared to conventional diesel fuel.
Water provides the ideal environment for microbial
growth and contamination issues which have a serious
impact on fuel quality and consistency.
Thus, the bulk suppliers and operators both face
technical challenges, since all fuels especially low
sulphur can exhibit specific issues which cause
problems in operation.
The Problem
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For Fuel Storage Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide is the
Practical Solution to Fuel Quality Issues!
For customers who want to protect their hefty fuel
investment, many of these issues can be solved by
Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide which is an Excellent Fuel
Additive! It has proven to be the economic solution for
improving the quality of fuel and its properties.
Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide knocks out harmful mi-
crobes in Marine Fuels. Kills microbes completely
within 24 hours, keeps protecting the treated fuel for
over 6 months.
Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide is based upon dual
Isothiazolone chemistry and technology that has been
proven to be highly effective against microbial growth for
over 25 years. Isothiazolones are registered under the
ECHA European Biocides Directive, REACH and by the
EPA in the USA.
Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide provides long term protection
by preventing microbes and fungi re-growth, which can
also damage the fabric of the fuel tanks. Totally
eradicates microbial growth in fuel systems.
Laboratory Tests
Laboratory tests of Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide have been
taken against micro-organisms isolated from
contaminated fuels i.e. Pseudomonades, sulphate
reducing bacteria and the main source of the problem,
fungi of the genus Candida, Cephalosporium, Penicillium
and in particular Cladosporium res.
These tests prove the effectiveness of Hydra Fuel Plus
Biocide at in use levels of only 100 ppm.
All of our products are manufactured to the highest
specifications at our UK plant, which is accredited to ISO
9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007.
Summary
When dosed appropriately, Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide is
extremely effective for both the decontamination of
heavily fouled fuel systems and the prevention of future
microbial spoilage.
Biocide usage maintains the integrity of fuels at all points
during storage, distribution and usage.
Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide preserves your valuable fuel
systems to prevent machine malfunction, engine
failures, microbial induced corrosion and impaired water
removal from storage tanks.
By preventing microbial growth, Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide
protects the fuel performance properties as well as
specifications such as colour, heat of combustion, pour
point and cloud point.
Also prevents fuel starvation, damage to injectors and
engines.
Description
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Hydra International Limited Cerberian House, Carters Lane, Kiln Farm,
Milton Keynes MK11 3ER, U.K.
Tel: +44 (0)1908-265889 Fax: +44 (0)1908-262097
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: www.hydra-fueladditives.com
How To Use
Add 300ml Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide to 1 mt (1:3,000 – 300ppm) of fuel.
Aircraft Only - Add 100ml to 1 mt (1:10,000 – 100ppm) of fuel.
Add 100ml Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide to 1 mt (1:10,000 – 100ppm) of fuel on each refill.
Aircraft Only - Add 50ml for each 1 mt (1:20,000 – 50ppm) of fuel.
Before using Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide, it’s recommended that you drain all the water from the tank first. When the
storage tank is about one third full Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide should be added. The Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide will mix
evenly with the rest of the fuel in the tank as the tank is filled up.
Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide will start working immediately on any wet sludge or residual water present in the fuel.
The amount of Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide to be added depends on the volume of the storage tank.
To treat severe microbial and fungal contamination, where sludge is visible and technical malfunction are present such
as filter blockage. Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide SHOCK DOSE should be added to the fuel for the treatment. After 24
hours of Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide treatment, the residual water if any and dead bio-sludge again should be drained off if
possible.
For extremely severe sludge formation, the fuel tank, fuel lines and filters need to be cleaned before using Hydra Fuel
Plus Biocide. Otherwise, in some case it may initially be necessary to change fuel filters more frequently as Hydra Fuel
Plus Biocide clears the bio-sludge from the system.
If feasible fuel tanks should be cleaned. As with road vehicles, direct addition of Hydra Fuel Plus BiocideFuel Plus
Biocide may be impractical. The use of fuel treated with Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide is therefore the preferred method of
addition.
In order to optimise distribution of Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide addition into a flowing fuel stream is preferred. Either sludge
or continuous feed dosing can be used. It should be noted however that other methods of addition, such as dumping,
will not affect the performance of Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide.
Fuel tanks being treated should be at least 10% full. Never add Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide into an empty fuel tank. Do not
exceed recommended dose levels for Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide. Do not exceed 1,000ppm of Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide.
Minimum Retention Time 24 hours.
NB: Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide is not surface active. It will therefore encourage rather than inhibits water separation.
Hydra Fuel Plus Biocide is biodegradable and is non-persistent in the environment. Dilution to below effect levels will
ensure its degradation - the greater the dilution factor the more rapid is the degradation. For guidance on approved
discharge procedures contact Hydra International Ltd.
Hydra International Ltd. have a Technical Services Department which can give advice on your particular application.
Biodegradability
Technical Advice
Refuelling / Maintenance Dose to Protect Clean Fuel System
Shock / Initial Dose for Microbial Contaminated Fuel System
Usage
Marine Vessels
Storage Tanks
General Recommendations
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