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WINTER FUEL ADDITIVES
Quay Zander Petroleum Operations( 952) 466-3727
quayz @ midcountycoop. com
Is your fuel ready for winter? We all know that diesel has more challenges than gasoline in the winter. But with proper storage and handling techniques, you too can enjoy trouble-free operation of your diesel vehicles this winter.
Without a proper fuel winter strategy, diesel fuel will gel in cold temperatures. No. 2 diesel typically has a cloud point anywhere from O º F to 12 º F. The cloud point is the temperature at which wax crystals can be seen in the fuel with the naked eye. No. 1 diesel usually has a cloud point of-40 º F. However, during winter months, No. 1 can cost 10- 30 cents more per gallon than No. 2. Sometimes it is hard to get No. 1 during winter months, and it has lower BTU content, resulting in lower fuel economy. For these reasons it is often more cost effective to utilize cold flow additives. The use of additives will not completely replace the need to use No. 1 diesel, but can save you money by using less No. 1.
There are different types of cold flow additives, including cold flow improvers, de-icers and WASA. Cold flow improvers help improve low temperature operability of fuel by a process called“ wax crystal modification,” which inhibits wax crystal growth. De icers help keep water in the fuel system from freezing. WASA( Wax Anti Settling Agent) is an important component to a winter additive package. WASA keeps naturally occurring paraffins in diesel suspended in the fuel, preventing them from dropping to the bottom and plugging fuel filters. A combination of these cold flow additives may give the best results for diesel and biodiesel blend winter operability. Biodiesel blends up to 5 % will behave the same as straight No. 2 diesel and can be treated as such. Using higher biodiesel blends is possible in winter, but requires higher additive treat rates or greater percentage of No. 1 blending,
Besides blending fuel for winter, the elimination of water is the key to avoiding fuel-related problems. Water is caused by condensation of air in warm weather, and hot engines. When temperatures are consistently below 32 º F, the water droplets will cause filter plugging and can damage injectors. It is important to check for water in your storage and vehicle tanks before the cold weather sets in. Because the viscosity of fuel increases in the winter months, we recommend installing a new 10 or 30 micron dispenser filter on your storage tank at the beginning of winter.
Any questions on getting your tank and fuel ready for winter, please give us a call: 952-466- 3720. Have a safe fall and winter.
USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
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Mid-County, like many businesses, upgrades or changes out equipment from time to time. The current products are not always old and worn out, sometimes they just do not fit the job anymore. We have some of that equipment available for sale: used tanks, pumps, totes. Give us a call. We may just have the right piece of used equipment for you.
Mid-County welcomes Jim Walker to energy sales
As Mid-County Coop’ s new energy sales representative, Jim Walker of Lakeville is“ energetic” about serving the fuels, lubricants, and propane delivery needs of Cologne and the surrounding area.“ I’ ve been meeting farmers and commercial customers, and I’ m looking forward to working with them,” said Walker, whose first day was Aug. 14. Walker has 15 years of experience in the transportation industry, and is a certified commercial and industrial petroleum products specialist. At Mid-County Coop, his job involves enhancing marketing efforts and attending to sales needs of the energy division.“ Mid-County Coop has a very personable group of people,” Walker said.“ When I walked in, I felt like I was home. I’ m already making some great friends who share similar interests.”
One of Walker’ s interests is fishing in“ both soft and hard water,” i. e. summer fishing and ice fishing. An avid outdoorsman, Walker also enjoys waterfowl hunting, golf, and hockey, and he serves as a coach for youth hockey in Lakeville. When he’ s not on the move, Walker can be found reading – usually something by Vince Flynn, David Baldacci, or James Patterson – or spending time with his family.“ I am married to Tammy Walker, and we have two awesome children: Emily, 13; and Josh, 11,” Walker noted.“ We’ re building a new home in Lakeville.” Walker is looking forward to helping Mid-County Coop’ s energy department continue to grow. The company was founded in 1935 as a petroleum product supplier for the Carver County area, and today, it serves multiple counties with a convenience store, complete agronomy division, energy department with fuels, lubricants, and propane delivery service; and an auto, truck and tire repair center. To learn more about Mid-County Coop, go to www. midcountycoop. com or call 888-466-3700.