These Systems are not meant for use with gasoline or with other flammable liquids having a flash point less than 100 deg. F (38 deg. C). Use with gasoline or any flammable liquids at a temperature exceeding their flash point, presents explosion and fire hazards.
The MTC-HC50 and MTC-HC80 high capacity, modular tank cleaning systems are used to recondition, stabilize, and decontaminate Diesel Fuel, Bio-Diesel, Light Oils and Hydraulic fluids.
MTC systems efficiently remove water, sludge, and sediments that naturally accumulate in tanks. They clean tanks, while restoring your fuel to its “Clear & Bright” condition.
AXI’s mobile tank cleaning systems excel in combining High Capacity Filtration & Water Separation with Compact Design and Low Operating Cost to provide Optimal Fuel Quality for Peak Engine Performance and Reliability. The MTC HC-50 and MTC HC-80 Systems a re four stage fuel conditioning and tank cleaning systems that remove sludge and water from fuel and oil tanks, restoring and optimizing fuel quality in the same operation. Both systems excel in combining high capacity filtration and water separation with compact design and low operating cost to provide optimal fuel quality for peak engine performance and reliability
The MTC-HC50 is equipped with a double diaphragm pump rated at a maximum of 75 GPM. An air filter regulator adjusts the pump’s speed and flow. The system’s maximum flow rate depends on factors such as: suction lift, discharge head, hose length & diameter, pressure drop over the primary/secondary filters and separator. Ultimately, the available air flow and pressure will determine maximum system capacity.
The MTC-HC80 is equipped with a self-priming centrifugal pump and a direct coupled electric motor, available in 208-230V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz. The pump is cast iron with Viton seals and can handle solids up to 3/8", is self priming to 20 feet, operates at a maximum capacity of 80 GPM (302 LPM), a maximum head of 72 feet, and maximum of 31 psi. Actual flow rate depends on factors such as: suction life, discharge head, hose length & diameter, and the pressure drop over the primary/secondar filters and separator.
All storage tanks naturally accumulate water, solids and sludge resulting from condensation and the degradation of fuel and oil. The more fuel we turn over through a tank, the more debris and water will accumulate in the bottom.
MTC-HC50 and MTC-HC80 systems are used to efficiently clean tanks, remove water & sludge and restore fuel quality; or to simply transfer fuel from one tank to another.
Because of the variability of flow with the MTC-HC50, it can utilize a low pump rate and, using Discharge Port 1, the HC50 will easily remove sludge and water from the bottom of your tank without creating a “Milk Shake Effect” by mixing fuel, water and sludge. Discharge Port 1 can also be used to transfer fuel to another tank while processing it through the primary filter.
Processing fuel through the Primary Filter, Fuel Conditioner, Separator and back to the tank through Discharge Port 2 reconditions the fuel and cleans tanks at a high flow rate. Returning the fuel back to the tank from Discharge Port 3 after the secondary filter, completes the fuel dialysis and reconditioning process. Depending on the job, Algae-X offers a choice of filter bags for the primary filter and a variety fine filters, coalescing filters and water block elements for the secondary filter.
ALGAE-X® Fuel Conditioning and Filtration Systems eliminate the need for costly, periodic manual tank cleaning, while stabilizing and extending the shelf life of fuel. This is extremely important for all applications for long-term fuel storage, especially emergency power generators.
AFC-705 FUEL CATALYST
The use of Algae-X® AFC-705 Fuel Catalyst is an essential part of any tank cleaning procedure, to more rapidly and efficiently decontaminate and clean the entire fuel system.
Before dosing the tank with AFC-705, remove as much of the sludge and free water as possible.
Adding the Algae-X® Fuel Catalyst (AFC-705) to the tank will speed up the cleaning process by breaking down and dissolving the sludge covering the tank walls and baffles. AFC-705 will decontaminate areas and sections of the tank that are out of reach of the suction hose.
Using a higher concentration of one to twenty five hundred (1:2500) instead of one to five thousand (1:5000) has proven to be very helpful in accelerating the rate of dissolving the sludge. Even higher doses of AFC-705 may be necessary depending on contamination level of fuel.
AFC-705 is a full spectrum fuel additive containing combustion catalyst, surfactant, detergent, dispersant, corrosion inhibitor, lubricity enhancers and fuel stabilizer that eliminates the need for expensive toxic biocides.
General Tank Cleaning Procedure
The MTC-HC50 offers three different discharge ports providing the operator with flexibility and efficiency.
MTC-HC50 and MTC-HC80 systems are used to efficiently clean tanks, remove water & sludge and restore fuel quality; or to simply transfer fuel from one tank to another. At the low pump rate of the MTC HC50, using Discharge Port 1 the HC50 will easily remove sludge and water from the bottom of your tank without creating a “Milk Shake Effect” by mixing fuel, water and sludge. Discharge Port 1 can also be used to transfer fuel to another tank while processing it through the primary filter.
Processing fuel through the Primary Filter, Fuel Conditioner, Separator and back to the tank through Discharge Port 2 reconditions the fuel and cleans tanks at a high flow rate. Returning the fuel back to the tank from Discharge Port 3 after the secondary filter, completes the fuel dialysis and reconditioning process. Depending on the job, Algae-X offers a choice of filter bags for the primary filter and a variety of fine filters, coalescing filters and water block elements for the secondary filter (see below).
We always recommend keeping a “before” and “after” bottom tank sample for “show & tell” purposes and to demonstrate the improvement of fuel color, clarity and opacity.
Automation
The SFC-50MTC is a fully automated Smart Filtration Controller with digital text readout of operating & alarm status. It provides an instant visual status report of system power, pump operation and alarms for high pressure, high vacuum and high water levels.
Installed on the MTC-HC50, the controller is equipped with a pendant power ON/OFF switch for remote control and a highly visible strobe light alarm.
