Observations from Distribution Terminal Tank Records

OBSERVATIONS FROM DISTRIBUTION TERMINAL TANK RECORDS [Pg.3]

Premium unleaded gasoline was delivered from this terminal to over 160 different service station locations during the two-week time period that customer complaints were received. Two additional barge loads of fuel were off-loaded into the same terminal storage tank during this two-week period. [Pg.3]

From the information collected, the following conclusions can be made [Pg.3]

Sea water and corrosion products were delivered with premium gasoline by barge to the fuel distribution terminal storage tanks. The water settled to the bottom of the terminal tank and was drawn off with fuel and delivered to service station tanks. Customers fueling at these service stations pumped premium gasoline containing sea water and corrosion products into their automobiles. [Pg.4]

The fuel filters were then partially blocked by rust and corrosion products carried by the water. Below-freezing temperatures possibly initiated the formation of ice within fuel filters and in fuel lines containing water. The combination of ice and corrosion products blocked fuel flow through vehicle fuel lines and filters. Gasoline flow to the engine was halted and engine shutdown followed. [Pg.4]

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