How Fuel Polishing Prevents Data Center Downtime

At data centers, emergency generators are crucial for ensuring uninterrupted operations. These generators provide backup power during outages, keeping critical processes & systems running at all times. But, emergency generators are only as useful as the fuel that powers them.

Fuel Contamination at Data Centers

Contaminated fuel is one of the most overlooked threats to data center operations. As fuel sits in tanks for extended periods, it accumulates moisture, bacteria, and other impurities that cause clogs, corrosion, and, ultimately, generator failure.

The cost of such a failure is more than just financial—it can damage your reputation, harm customer trust, and disrupt critical operations. So, why wait for that inevitable moment when you’re scrambling to restore power?

That’s where fuel polishing comes in.

Fuel Polishing Made Easy

Fuel polishing is by far the most efficient and cost effective way to remove contamination from bulk fuel. According to a study conducted by Emerson Network Power, every minute of downtime at a data center costs about $7,900. This fact reveals the true importance of maintaining diesel fuel cleanliness for use in emergency generators.

PFP understands the critical operations of data centers, which is why our mobile fuel polishing service is designed to keep your backup fuel clean and your generators running smoothly. Using state-of-the-art filtration systems, our expert technicians will rapidly remove a variety of contaminants from your fuel.

PFP Mobile Fuel Polishing System on Trailer