Comprehensive Fuel System Check (FSC) to identify and avoid the build-up of Catalytic fines (‘cat fines’)
Preventing the buildup of cat fines is crucial to avoid clogging vessel engines. The accumulation of these particles can lead to damage in various engine components, including the fuel pump, plungers, engine liner, piston rings, and other mechanical parts.
When a vessel receives fuels with a cat fines concentration of more than 30 ppm, a FSC should be carried out to ensure that the separation efficiency is up to standard. This will help the engineers ascertain whether the fuel treatment systems on-board can reduce the cat fines content to a safe level.
Our comprehensive FSC services helps monitor the onboard fuel treatment plant by analysing FSC samples taken at locations close to the fuel entry and exit points of the separators, as well as before the engine’s fuel inlet.
Why choose Maritec-Naias?
- Global surveyor network and 35+ years maritime service industry experience
- Strong technical advisory service with extensive fuel data library to support
- Dedicated technical team to assist with abnormality handling and real-time advisory support, combined with extended testing for root cause analysis
- Maritec-Naias manages 60,000+ fuel oil sample tests on an annual basis worldwide with fast TAT
- Test reports recognised by all major certification bodies and classification societies
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