What are the implications of using bio-liquids in existing oil storage and supply systems Findings from the heating oil project have shown that, subject to the use of bio-liquid compatible filters and fire valves, no other modifications are required to the ancillary equipment to facilitate the safe storage and supply
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What are the implications of using bio fuel in existing appliances ? The properties of bio-liquids and bio-liquid blends in comparrision to mineral fuels such as kerosene are different. This is an important factor to bear in mind as this means that to change from 100% mineral fuel (even kerosene
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OFTEC Heating Oil Project – Bio-Liquids For the production of new bio-liquid compatible equipment such as boilers, burners and oil tanks, as well as the conversion of existing installations and equipment, it is vitally important and necessary that the properties of the fuel to be combusted are not only known
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The introduction of bio-liquids into the home heating and cooking markets creates opportunities for a cleaner, sustainable future for the liquid fuelled industry. What is Bio-Liquid Bio- liquid suitable for use in the home heating market are commonly Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) derived from either used cooking oil or
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Fighting Fuel Laundering Three “pop-up” filling stations selling laundered fuel have been closed down in Belfast. John Whiting, HMRC’s head criminal investigation for Northern Ireland, reported to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee at Westminster that the sites were selling pure kerosene as diesel. Commenting on the stations that which had
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Guide to Non-Domestic Oil Storage This guide applies to non-domestic oil storage tanks including those supplying commercial buildings such as offices, village halls, churches and schools. It also applies to domestic tanks over 3500 litres in capacity supplying single family dwellings. OFTEC recommends that tanks containing waste oil are treated
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska—A Russian tanker that went on an ocean odyssey of 5,000 miles to deliver fuel to the iced-in city of Nome was offloading the gasoline and diesel in what officials say is smooth sailing so far, with one possible problem avoided. Two parallel hoses, 700 yards long each, are
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Oil Heating Equipment What makes up a good oil central heating system? A good oil-fired central heating system will contain the same controls as a modern gas-fired system. In particular it should have: a room thermostat, ideally located in a living room, not the hallway thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) on
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Domestic Oil Supply Pipes This guide applies to pipe work systems supplying kerosene to oil fired equipment under 45kW output serving single family dwellings. Oil Supply Systems There are two types of oil feed systems; gravity and sub-gravity. Gravity feed systems are typically used with bottom outlet oil storage tanks
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Domestic Oil Fired Appliances and Systems This guide refers to all types of oil fired appliances including boilers, cookers and stoves and outlines the basic principles of these appliances. Appliance Types Designed to be strong and long lasting, oil fired appliances are some of the most efficient you can get.
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