CIMAC Guidelines No. 8

The CIMAC Working Group 7 Fuels has prepared and issued a guideline on filtration of residual fuels. Traditionally, filters have been considered a safeguard for marine engines, however, a more precise filtration process can also protect the engines from harmful material which were not removed in the other fuel treatment processes. The paper also provides a guideline on how to reduce the risk of filter blocking.



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