Diesel 2 Gas Solutions

 

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1. Reduced Energy Costs

This system enables operators of heavy-duty diesel engines to displace up to 70% of diesel fuel usage with cleaner burning, less costly natural gas. Bi-Fuel® shows great financial savings in reducing fuel costs by limiting the operational dependency upon costly diesel fuel that is often imported from abroad.

2. Reduce Dependency Upon Foreign Oil

The government has mandated a 20% reduction in the U.S. dependency upon foreign oil by the year 2020. Bi-Fuel® solutions provide the necessary steps to head in that direction. The use of natural gas reduces the need for the extensive importing and transportation of diesel fuels from abroad.

3. Reducing the Energy Required to Produce a Gallon of Diesel Fuel

It requires an enormous amount of energy to make even a single gallon of diesel fuel available to the end user. In the very least, this involves drilling, shipping, refining, packaging, reshipping, and dispensing processes for the diesel fuel to reach you. Utilizing a Bi-Fuel® system can eliminate much of this energy intensive process with the use of natural gas.

4. Reduced Maintenance Costs

Natural gas is a very clean burning fuel as compared to diesel. Incorporating natural gas into diesel engine operations greatly reduce the buildup of residual pollutants within engine internals. This allows for the engine components to run smoothly while also extending the life of the engine and the time required before routine maintenance.

5. Interruptible Gas and Electric Rates

Qualify for reduced electricity and gas rates or become eligible for energy efficient incentive programs that compensate for participation by utilizing the Bi-Fuel® system.

6. Fuel Flexibility

This system maintains the ability to switch between Bi-Fuel® and 100% diesel operations at any given point without loss of power or efficiency. The diesel fuel provides for the power needed to meet the immediate demands of large block loads, and the natural gas provides for the means to reduce emissions, costs, and maintenance problems. In the case that a natural gas flow be interrupted, the engine seamlessly transitions to 100% diesel operations. The Bi-Fuel® system effectively combines the best features of both fuels.

7. Reduced Exhaust Emissions

Bi-Fuel® allows for a 30% reduction in NOx, more than 50% reductions in PM, and decreased visual emissions. With the recommended after treatment solutions, this system can comply with the most stringent of emissions requirements for Prime Power ratings while reducing your carbon footprint.

8. Extended Run-Time for Emergency Operation

By reducing the diesel fuel consumption rate by up to 70% of the total fuel requirement, the run times are significantly extended per tank of fuel. This effectively provides backup power for longer periods of time during emergencies and outages before refueling is required. Bi-Fuel® systems also present the option of operating with a smaller fuel tank to limit the amount of fuel on site. This can ease the permit processes, and can allow for indoor installations. Reduced fuel storage can also help save on fuel treatment, replacement, or heating during standard maintenance.

Diesel vs. Bi-Fuel Comparison Run Times per Tank
kW Load 1000
Diesel: 54 gallons/hour consumption Bi-Fuel: 16 gallons/hour consumption
Diesel Tank Size	Diesel Run Time	Bi-Fuel Run Time
500	9.3 hours	31.25 hours
1000	18.5 hours	62.5 hours
1500	27.8 hours	93.75 hours

9. Widely Compatible

This is an add-on component that can easily be incorporated into the normal operations of nearly any heavy-duty diesel engine while requiring no major modifications to engine internals.

10. Rapid Payback

The reduced fuel, maintenance, electricity, and gas costs alone will quickly recoup the costs of the Bi-Fuel® system. On a case by case basis, the incorporation of a Bi-Fuel® system may also provide opportunities for the end-user to participate in peak shaving or base interruptible programs to receive continued savings.