CTS Fuel Recirculation Unit
Particle & Water Filter, 230v
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£2,701.70
ex. VAT
Fluids
- Diesel
- HVO/GTL
In-house designed products from CTS.
About the product
Our inhouse designed CTS Fuel Recirculation Unit was developed to prevent diesel fuel inside a storage tank from getting stagnant - particularly those with low usage such as generator back up tanks, that whilst not regularly used are of vital importance. When fuel sits stagnant for long periods of time, microbial growth known as diesel bugs begin to form, join together and create a nasty biofilm. By keeping the fuel moving and free of the contaminants that can get sucked into pumps, equipment and vehicles, costly damage and downtime can be avoided.
The fuel storage tank circulation system draws the fuel up from the front of the tank through the magnetic conditioner, which stuns the bugs, breaking them down into a size that will pass through a two stage water and particle filtration process to remove any impurities. The cleaner fuel is then circulated back into the tank, before the bugs have been able to group and create the nasty sludge.
The CTS storage tank recirc unit has an input for connecting to an alarm/gauge to detect a low fuel level and a leak probe for a drip tray (if installed). Benefiting from a control panel with large, coloured lights, any issues that need to be dealt with i.e. filter blocked, low fuel level, a leak or a system fault can be easily diagnosed. If the system identifies any of the above issues, the pump will turn off until necessary action has been taken as a safeguard. Complete with two BMS outputs, the control panel can also send a signal of this to warn users remotely.
There are two versions of CTS Fuel Tank Circulation System; one for circulating (50lpm) a maximum of 3000 litres per day for tanks up to 40,000 litres, and another for circulating (70lpm) a maximum of 4000 litres per day for tanks up to 70,000 litres. Tank contents should be recirculated every 28 days to prevent bacteria colonies from forming. Our systems are set to turn over 1.5 times the tank contents every 28 days to include a safety margin.
Watch the video in the tab below for more information on the costly problem of bugs in fuel.
Features of the CTS Fuel Recirculation Unit:
- Italian manufactured Piusi Panther Pump
- Magnetic fuel conditioner
- 30 micron water & 5 micron particle filter
- Timer to control the operation periods
- Flow switch to detect filter block and turn off pump
- IP55 control panel to alert of filter block, low level/leak/fault
- Input for low level alarm/gauge or leak probe
- 2 x BMS outputs for remote warning of above
- Mushroom style emergency stop button
- Versions for 40,000l & 70,000l tanks
- Suitable for diesel
- 230v
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- 22kg packed weight
Product Models and Features
| Code | Model | Description | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS1033 | Fuel Tank Recirculation Unit - Tanks up to 40,000l | 230v Up to 3000 litres per day For tanks up to 40,000 litres Panther 56 pump Fuel conditioner 30 micron water filter 5 micron particle filter Suitable for diesel | £2,701.70 ex. VAT | |
| CTS1048 | Fuel Tank Recirculation Unit - Tanks up to 70,000l | 230v Up to 4000 litres per day For tanks up to 70,000 litres Panther 72 pump Fuel conditioner 30 micron water filter 5 micron particle filter Suitable for diesel | £2,959.10 ex. VAT |
Product Accessories
| Code | Accessory | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| F0075510D | Piusi Ocio Fuel Tank Level Gauge 230v Reading Type: 0-100%/mm/inches/litres/gal Tank Height (mm) - 600-4000 Capillary Length (m) - 10 Capillary Type - 6 x 4 Rilsan PA12 Brass Balance Chamber Weight Balance Chamber Fitting: 1/2" M BSP Max Working Temperature: -20ºc/+50ºc Diesel, water, windscreen and oil if additional oil kit is purchased | £496.65 ex. VAT | |
| F00611040A | Piusi Clear Captor Fuel Water and Particle 30µ Element only – 015970000 30 Micron Particle and Water Filter Max Flow Rate (lpm) - 70 Pressure (bar) - 5 For pumping systems | £53.00 ex. VAT | |
| F00611030A | Piusi Clear Captor Fuel Particle Only 5µ Element only – 015856000 5 Micron Diesel Particle Filter Max Flow Rate (lpm) - 100 Pressure (bar) - 5 For pumping systems | £32.35 ex. VAT | |
| SWS1035 | Single Fuel Tank Alarm Probe - For High Level, Low Level or Bund Alerts - High, low or bund c/w 5m cable and 1.5" brass cap For diesel, fuels, light oils and water | £62.95 ex. VAT | |
| SWS5001 | CTS Mains Multi-Compartment Fuel Tank Alarm Box Only c/w 3 Relays Box only - select probes from accessories table Multiple input voltages Orange strobe 85dB sounder 3 x Relays (C,NO,NC @ 230v 8A) | £341.50 ex. VAT |
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Why are less frequently used tanks more at risk of bugs in fuel?
Due to the increasing level of bio-content in today's diesel, small quantities of water will be present in any fuel tank. However, in a tank that is used regularly, the fuel is naturally circulated meaning that the contaminants can be dealt with by conventional filters.
However, for tanks used less frequently, the same fuel sits stagnant for long periods of time and the bugs begin to grow, multiply and join together to create a nasty sludge. It is this “biofilm” that can block filters, damage pumps and get sucked into machinery causing equipment failure, downtime and costly repairs. Research shows the bugs in fuel begin to form colonies in around 28 days.
Can the fuel recirculation unit be retrofitted to an existing fuel tank?
Recirculation units are most commonly installed at tank manufacturer stage due to the pipework required to fit it. There is no reason however why it cannot be retrofitted to an existing tank if the installer fits the required drop pipes at the front and back of the tank, ensuring complete circulation of the contents.
We do advise that if it is installed onto an existing tank, the contents first undergo a fuel polishing process, as there is a chance that the biofilm that the recirculation unit works to prevent may already have been formed.
How long should the fuel filters last before I need to replace the elements?
Unfortunately, there is no exact answer to this question as it all depends on the level of contamination in your fuel. The dirtier the fuel in your tank, the quicker the filter will get full. We advise that you always have a spare filter element on site so that you experience no downtime if your filter is full and blocks.
If you’re experiencing your filter elements blocking a lot quicker than usual, then this may be down to changes in the bio content of diesel. Read our article to find out more.
Is this a fuel polisher?
Fuel polishing refers to cleaning the sediment, water and microbial contamination from diesel fuel down to an ISO standard. This is a fuel recirculation unit that filters out particles and water, and prevents fuel from getting stagnant which is when diesel bugs grow. However, it does not filter down to the ISO levels of fuel polishing.
Often when people ask for a fuel polisher, they are actually looking for a less expensive fuel recirculation unit, so it is worth finding out what is you/your client needs as this may be it.
Does the CTS fuel recirculation unit replace the need for fuel polishing?
No - the CTS fuel recirculation unit is to be used as part of a fuel maintenance programme, installed on the tank to help maintain the cleanliness/quality of the fuel in between annual fuel polishing services. For critical applications such as emergency power for hospitals and data centres, we recommend having a recirc unit installed on the tank, and on an annual basis getting an external fuel polishing company in to completely clean the fuel.
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