Bunker - Microbial Contamination
Fuel microbial contamination detection - water + sludge + bacterial count > 100 CFU/mL alarm.
Status
Clean
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Diesel bug (Hormoconis) grows at fuel-water interface. Biocide (Grotamar, Racor) + dewater tank. MGO / LSMGO more susceptible than HFO; ULSFO (FAME blends) especially.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony-forming units | CFU/mL | microbial test kit |