Experiences with DFC 2020

Since DFC 2020 has been available for more than 30 years, there are many examples of its use. Large users such as the United States Coast Guard, fishery companies and road transport businesses, but also smaller scale use in private vehicles.


The most recent report comes from the owners of the fishery company "de Geertruida" B.V. who wanted to share their positive experience with us (please see the article below).

 

trainClassic reports of experience come from rail transport companies, where enormous savings were achieved in fuel and maintenance costs. Thanks to DFC 2020 they were able to postpone scheduled major maintenance because the engines were still according to specification, even after more than 2,000,000 km. and 70,000 running hours!


References can be provided without qualification from respected engine manufacturers such as Cummins, Detroit Diesel and Caterpillar.

 

The Norwegian Maritime Institute in Trondheim made a study of cleaning-up historic vessels. That means: keeping them as authentic as possible, but reducing the particulate emission drastically. This was in order to protect the fjords and the port communities (including crops and house fronts) from pollution. By adding DFC 2020 to the diesel fuel using special equipment, up to 30 percent of water can be emulsified in the diesel fuel, and the particulate emission completely eliminated.

Fuel saving ships Geertruida

Between 2010 and 2011, these companies have employed a variety of measures aimed at achieving substantial fuel savings.

 

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