In the Eastern United States, heating oil is the most common means of heating both residential homes and industrial complexes/buildings with a furnace or boiler. In many of the states in and surrounding the Appalachian Mountains, coal is the most common choice. In the Western United States, natural
Particularly for larger buildings and complexes, furnaces and boilers are the industry standard with respect to heating requirements. The reason is because the most efficient and cost-effective means of heating a medium to large building or complex is — almost always and without exception — a bo
Intuition alone dictates that reducing emissions extends the life of an engine. The logic is as follows: in part, emissions are unburned hydrocarbons and other particulate matter. Hydrocarbons and particulate matter are solids. Hydrocarbons and particulate matter attach to — and buildup on — the
The maintenance of a car/pickup, truck, or heavy equipment is the single most important component of extending the life of an engine. But, exactly how to maintain a vehicle — the strategy by which to do so — is a source of debate. At the center of the debate is when. When exactly the best [&hell
There is a significant difference between diesel versus gasoline mileage. That is common knowledge. It is not a secret that diesel vehicles get better fuel economy than gasoline-powered vehicles of comparable size. Just how much better fuel efficiency diesel engines have in relation to gasoline engi
The simple answer is diesel emits slightly more pollutants per gallon than gasoline does. But, as is often the case, the simplest answer does not tell the whole story with respect to diesel emissions versus gasoline. The reality is, gasoline both emits more emissions and is a greater polluter than d
To increase fuel efficiency, there are a limited number of options. While there are a plethora of product marketers who claim theirs will increase fuel efficiency, it is not true. Even if marketers do not claim a product will increase fuel economy overtly, it is often insinuated that a product can d
Fuel Catalysts Versus Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC), Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF), and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Catalysts Choosing a fuel or exhaust aftermarket device is a decision determined by the objectives of an owner/operator or corporation. There are only two objectives that
Without question, diesel fuel savings are the single biggest opportunity to cut costs in the heavy equipment and trucking industries. The cost of fueling heavy equipment constitutes the highest non-operator cost associated with a construction/development operation. With respect to over-the-road truc
Determining whether a fuel saving device will perform as advertised is a challenge for consumers. Determining the value of any product can be difficult, but it is particularly hard to come to a certain conclusion with respect to fuel saving devices. There are a number of reasons evaluating fuel savi