{"id":24862,"date":"2022-06-14T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hifi-filter.com\/eau-un-danger-pour-vos-moteurs-diesel\/"},"modified":"2023-02-23T10:01:56","modified_gmt":"2023-02-23T09:01:56","slug":"water-a-danger-for-your-diesel-engines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hifi-filter.com\/en\/water-a-danger-for-your-diesel-engines\/","title":{"rendered":"Water, a danger for your diesel engines"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Over the years, technological innovations have led to the optimisation of machine performance through high-pressure injection systems, while consuming less and less fuel. This progress has also had an impact on the field of filters. With ever finer filtration, our HIFI FILTER\u00ae filters ensure the cleanliness of your fuels by removing contaminants, such as water.\r\n\r\nWater can contaminate your machine during refuelling, use or even when it is not running. The presence of water can cause abnormal wear to your equipment and a lack of machine availability. Removing this contaminant will ensure that your engine runs smoothly. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n
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The appearance of water in your fuel tank<\/h2>
The level of water contamination varies according to the environment of your equipment (humidity, temperature variation, geographical area of work, etc.). These variables cause water to condense. Condensation is a physical process linked to a variation in temperature, resulting in the liquefaction of a gas. How can this phenomenon occur in a fuel tank? <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n
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Scenario 1: Room temperature<\/h4>\r\n
During the day, when using your machine, you consume diesel or petrol. This consumption leads to a drop in the fuel level in your tank. The fuel consumed is compensated for by air that enters through the breather holes. This air is loaded with moisture. When night falls, the temperature drops and the tank cools down.\r\n\r\nAs a result of this drop in heat, the moisture in the air condenses and forms droplets along the walls of the tank. In the morning, the temperature rises again. The droplets fall off the walls and into the tank. Your diesel is then contaminated.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n
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Scenario 2: 4-stroke diesel engine systems<\/h4>\r\n
In an operating diesel engine system, the compression and combustion phases increase the ambient temperature. The fuel, which is also responsible for cooling the injection system, heats up.\r\nThis temperature contrast creates condensation and water droplets form in the fuel. The water-laden diesel returns to the tank and contaminates it.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n
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As this happens, water can accumulate at the bottom of the tank. If too much water accumulates, there are risks. In particular, water increases the risk of bacterial growth in the fuel. These microbial organisms can clump together and clog fuel delivery systems and filters. Advanced microbial growth can further degrade the diesel fuel, cause a breakdown in equipment availability and result in significant damage.\r\n\r\nIn short, severe water contamination of fuels would result in damage to combustion engines and reduced performance of your machinery. At HIFI FILTER\u00ae, we offer two types of filtration solutions to remove or avoid water in your tanks: water separator filters to be mounted directly on your machine and mobile diesel filtration units. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n
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Water separating fuel filters: longevity and performance for your diesel engine<\/h2>
Protect your diesel (or petrol) with our water separating fuel filters. They can be fitted to your main system or to an upstream system. These filters will ensure the longevity and performance of your equipment as well as the spacing of maintenance intervals. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n
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HIFI FILTER\u00ae offers three ranges of fuel filters: decanters<\/strong> (1), water separators <\/strong>(2) and centrifugal water separators<\/strong> (3). This wide range of filtration solutions can be adapted to the different geographical areas and fields of activity of your machines.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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1. THE DECANTERS\r\n<\/strong>The MO1650<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, as well as all our filters in the “decanter fuel filters” range, separate water and fuel through the physical phenomenon of decantation. To find out more, read our article “Separation and Filtration: our expertise<\/strong><\/span><\/a>“).\r\nPlease note that among our decanter fuel filters, different flow rates, pressures and connections are available in our catalogue in order to match all the characteristics of your machines. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n
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2. WATER SEPARATORS<\/strong>\r\nHIFI FILTER\u00ae decanters equipped with a filtering element decontaminate your fuel by means of decanting and a media. Our catalogue offers two types of filter solutions under this name:\r\n