Episodes

  • 046 - The Baltimore Bridge Disaster
    46 mins
  • 045 - Fuel Polishing Considerations with Brian Hartley (Part 2)
    Apr 10 2024

    We’re back for the second part of my conversation with Brian Hartley, the owner of Diesel Dialysis and expert in all things fuel polishing and fuel storage. (If you haven’t already, make sure to listen to the first part of our conversation!) In this episode, you will hear about the importance of fuel maintenance, how tank design is key when it comes to fuel quality, and more.

    You can find show notes and more at: www.bellperformance.com/fuel-pulse-show/045

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    43 mins
  • 044 - Fuel Polishing Considerations with Brian Hartley (Part 1)
    Mar 27 2024

    Today we are joined by Brian Hartley, owner of Diesel Dialysis, for a two-part conversation on fuel maintenance—particularly fuel polishing. Brian has many years of experience in the field and has seen how fuel maintenance (or lack thereof) can impact how effectively people are able to do business. He has some great insight to share when it comes to properly maintaining fuel, dealing with gelling, the best uses for fuel polishing, and more.

    You can find show notes and more at: www.bellperformance.com/fuel-pulse-show/044

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    24 mins
  • 043 - Fuel Distillation Tests
    Mar 13 2024

    One of the subjects I talk about often on this podcast is what the different diesel fuel properties and tests mean from a property standpoint. The D975 tests are important because, together, they represent the critical benchmarks for quality and performance within the diesel fuel industry. Ensuring fuels meet specific criteria is crucial, so on today’s episode, I’ll be talking specifically about the distillation tests.

    You can find show notes and more at: www.bellperformance.com/fuel-pulse-show/043

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    46 mins
  • 042 – Microbial Myth – Cleaning Out Biomass
    Feb 28 2024

    Here on the podcast, we’ve been talking about the big problem of microbial contamination in stored fuel in tanks. In this episode, I’ll be addressing the cleaning of biomass and everything that entails. There are misconceptions that lead people astray when dealing with biomass correctly in their stored fuel, so be sure to listen in to hear about the correct cleaning process.

    You can find show notes and more at: www.bellperformance.com/fuel-pulse-show/041

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    32 mins
  • 041 – Microbe Myth - Sampling
    Feb 14 2024

    Quite a few myths are going around the fuel industry when it comes to microbes in fuel and how to deal with them properly. In previous episodes of this series, I tackled myths connected to things like filtering, cold weather, and more. In this episode, you will hear all about the myths surrounding the testing and sampling of microbes in fuel.

    You can find show notes and more at: www.bellperformance.com/fuel-pulse-show/041

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    35 mins
  • 040 - Microbe Myths
    Jan 31 2024

    This week’s episode is the third in the series of shows where I focus on the half-truths, myths, and misconceptions in the fuel world regarding microbes. In past episodes, I talked about the relationship between water and microbes, as well as how cold weather can affect microbes and how you deal with them. This time, you will hear about a myth that can easily suck people in: filtering microbes.

    You can find show notes and more at: www.bellperformance.com/fuel-pulse-show/040

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    32 mins
  • 039 - Cold Weather Questions
    Dec 20 2023

    Do you know all the signs that point to the need to use anti-gel in your fuel? We are well into the cold temperatures that start to make gelling in your fuel a real issue, so today, I’ll be sharing some ideas on how you can monitor your fuel to combat gelling, as well as important answers to common questions about fuel in cold weather.

    You can find show notes and more at: www.bellperformance.com/fuel-pulse-show/039

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    37 mins