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Enertech Labs Newsletter #2
April, 2006
Enertech Labs, Inc. Monthly Newsletter
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Enertech Labs, Inc. Newsletter
Fuels and Products Update
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April 10, 2006
- Vol 1, Issue 2
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In This Issue
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Dear William,
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Welcome to Enertech Labs Newsletter Number 2.
This month we are covering information on fuel
pricing, US petroleum pipelines, backup and standby
power generation, and
the myth of magnets and fuels.
As you read through this newsletter you can finish
reading each article by clicking on the link at the
bottom of that article.
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The Price of Fuel
Some current information and little bit of speculation
about fuel cost and availability for the balance of
2006.
As of early April 2006, the average price of #2 diesel
is in the $2.58 per gallon range, with gasoline prices
continuing to rise, now exceeding the cost of diesel
in many areas.
There is currently what is called a “seasonal
reduction” in the availability of Low-Sulfur Diesel.
This reduction in supply is likely to be exacerbated by
the continuing tight supplies of crude. This reduction
of about 400,000 barrels per day available to the
markets will further tighten the supply and provide
continued upward pressure on prices.
The world is currently using approximately 85 million
bpd or 3,570,000,000 gallons; yes that’s three and
one half billion gallons per day. If you convert this
into ships at 93,900,000 gallons per Ultra Large Crude
Carrier (ULCC) supertanker, this means the world
uses 38+ of these supertankers per day...
...Knowledgeable sources believe that gasoline will
soon exceed $3.00 per gallon in most if not all of the
US. This is in part a normal increase for the summer
driving season and in part from tight crude
supplies.
Many within the industry expect the price of #2
diesel to rise $.30 - $.35+ as the new Ultra-Low
Sulfur requirements take effect June 1st.
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Fuel Pipeline Information
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Colonial Pipeline has announced a system origin
specification of maximum 8 parts per million for
shipment of ultra low sulfur diesel.
This announcement followed the approval by
Colonial's Board of Directors of extensive pipeline and
system modifications necessary to limit the increases
in sulfur content during pipeline transportation of the
product. Colonial will begin transporting ULSD by June
2006.
Ultra low sulfur diesel was mandated by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency for use in on-road
diesel engines (light and heavy duty) beginning with
the model year 2007. This requirement is a part of
the ongoing effort to reduce pollution and improve
the air quality across the country. The EPA has
established a 15 ppm limit, with a testing tolerance
of 2 ppm, for ultra-low sulfur diesel at the retail
market.
Pipelines such as Colonial, which are large, fungible
systems and also carry such high-sulfur products as
home heating oil and jet fuel, face significant
challenges in ULSD delivery.
Reaching this decision for the 8 ppm origin
specification...
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Emergency Backup and Standby Generators and Pumps
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Backup and Standby Electrical Generators -
Equipment designed to provide emergency electrical
power to buildings and equipment in the event of
temporary loss of primary power.
Emergency Backup Fire Pumps – Equipment
designed to provide temporary water pressure to fire
protection systems in the event of loss of electrical
power primary system pumps.
Emergency Backup systems by are definition
designed to operate during the failure of primary
systems.
Equipment chosen for this purpose must have the
capability of quickly starting and then operating at or
near full capacity for extended periods of time.
Because this equipment sits idle for extended periods
of time it often requires extra components and
specialized maintenance to be able to fulfill its
emergency functions with 100% reliability.
When diesel engines sit for extended periods of time
they suffer from forms or deterioration that are not
normally seen in engines used on a regular basis.
Some important considerations are:
Corrosion both internal and external is much more of
an issue. The additive package in antifreeze
deteriorates and breaks down to a point where the
fluid no longer protects the engine and cooling
system. Acids within the cooling system will then
destroy radiators, thermostats, water pumps,
cylinder liners, etc.
Often engines, generators, and pumps that are
otherwise very well maintained suffer failures due to
the condition of the fuel. An engine that runs on
deteriorated fuel can be hard to start, poor running,
create excess emissions, and can suffer catastrophic
failure when required to operate under full load.
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Magnetic Fuel Treatment, Debunking the Myth
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Magnetic devices and treatments have claimed to
improve the combustibility of fuels.
These products have been around since at least the
1920's and seem to pop back up every 10 or 15
years.
A review of the available literature reveals that these
claims made by the purveyors of these products are
not well supported by available data.
Most magnetic fuel treatment systems appear to be
marketed through independent distributors who often
sell out of their homes.
An Internet search using the keywords magnetic
treatment reveals dozens of independent distributor
home pages. Very few such devices are offered by
national chain stores. Most are sold by direct
independent sales people or are advertised in mail-
order catalogs or sold via the Internet. Possibly, the
magnetic-device manufacturers sell through
independent distributors to insulate themselves from
some of the more exotic claimed benefits of magnetic
treatment, or perhaps consumer and wholesaler
skepticism has kept magnetic treatment out of
mainstream retail. Regardless of the reasons,
magnetic fuel treatment devices are not usually
available at the local automobile parts or heavy duty
parts supply store. This lack of wide availability has
given magnetic fuel treatment a sort of fringe-
science status in the minds of many consumers.
Claimed Benefits and Effects
Magnetic fuel treatment devices are constructed of
one or more magnets that are clamped around or
installed inside an automobile's engine fuel line
between the gas tank and the carburetor (or fuel
injectors). Claims for these devices include
decreased hazardous gas emissions, more complete
combustion, improved engine power, longer-lasting
engine components, and a 10 percent to 20 percent
increase in gas mileage. Prices for automotive fuel
treatment magnets range from about $50 to $300
with truck and other units for stationary engines
ranging from $300 to $1500
The distributors of these devices rarely can cite any
documented test results that validate these claims.
Instead, they rely on numerous testimonials, lists of
corporations and municipalities that purportedly use
the devices, and scientific-sounding explanations of
magnetic fuel treatment. However, just because
distributors do not cite the literature does not mean
that no relevant literature exists. Published test
reports and journal articles that investigate magnetic
treatment are available. This article reviews the
available experimental evidence...
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Enertech Labs EnerFlow Biodiesel Additives
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EnerFlow 1000
Biodiesel Performance Additive
A Completely New Additive Package for Bulk
Treatment of B100 Biofuels.
Proprietary Formulation based on a combination of
the newest biofuel cold flow improvement
technologies.
Treats transesterified vegetable and animal fat oil
derived biodiesel.
Provides Excellent Cold Weather Protection for hard
to treat SME, RME, CME, and PME fuels.
Lowers CFPP by 15°F to 20°F.
Provides increased stability for Biodiesel.
Draws out and disperses water held in the fuel.
Inhibits bacterial and fungal growth in Biodiesel
without the need for pesticides.
“A” Rated Corrosion Inhibitor to Reduce Engine and
Storage Tank Corrosion.
Reduces or eliminates formation of Gums, Varnishes,
and Carbon in the fuel system.
Dramatically Slows Sludge Formation in Engine Oil.
Features and Benefits:
Fully formulated, Biodiesel additive
Protects against gelling and freeze-ups
Excellent Fuel System Cleaner
Corrosion protection
Totally disperses water
Inhibits growth of bacteria and fungi without the
need for pesticides...
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With all the changes taking place in the world today,
your Enertech Labs distributor is your best source for
information and the products you need to
successfully run your operation.
One example is Enertech Labs Complete Fuel
Treatment; the Year Round Multi-Functional
Diesel Fuel Additive for Ultra-Low Sulfur, Low Sulfur,
and High Sulfur Fuels.
This one product provides Lubricity to Exceed
Manufacturers Requirements, Raises Cetane, Lowers
Cold Filter Plug Point and Pour Point, Disperses
Water, Provides Superior Corrosion Resistance,
Increases Thermal Stabilization, Significantly
Improves Combustion, Lowers Emissions, and
Improves Fuel Efficiency.
Contact your Enertech Labs Distributor today.
Sincerely,
William Richards
Enertech Labs, Inc.
phone:
1-800-759-2080
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