During the change over period from residual to distillate fuel the final fuel filters clog at a decreasing time interval. What is the most likely caus...

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During the change over period from residual to distillate fuel the final fuel filters clog at a decreasing time interval. What is the most likely cause?

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Incompatibility of the fuels resulting in asphaltenes of the residual fuel precipitating out.

Engine: Motor Plants and Auxiliary Boilers

During the change over period from residual to distillate fuel the final fuel filters clog at a decreasing time interval. What is the most likely cause?

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