Fuel Polishing Solutions for Dredging0 pages

Case Study

Fuel Polishing Solutions for Dredging
Reverso Pumps has partnered with DEME Group, a global
leader in dredging and hydraulic engineering, in the Philippines
as part of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC)
project. The PRRC’s goal is to restore the health of the Pasig
River, a major transport route and critical feeder source of
Laguna de Bay (one of the biggest freshwater lakes in the
world). Being a vital ecosystem and an irreplaceable natural
resource, it is imperative to restore the river while reflecting the
country’s noble history, its current progress and to renew the
quality of urban life.
The monumental effort was initially slated as a six-year
project but was reduced to a three-year timeline due to the vital
nature of the river. Reverso Pumps plays a critical role in this
project as the supplier of fuel polishing systems for the three
main barges used in the PRRC project.

separation. Without clean fuel, equipment would become less
efficient thereby slowing progress, increasing maintenance or
breaking altogether. Fuel polishers mitigate these effects by
continually cleaning the fuel.
Reverso Pumps, after discussion with DEME project
managers, took our FPS-2000 diesel fuel polishers and redesigned the systems for the specific requirements of the
project. The systems are used to eliminate sludge and water
build-up in the fuel tanks, reduce the cost of filter maintenance
and provide continuous operation to critical power components.
The fuel polishers also have a dual purpose. They are being
used as clean fuel dispensers for the equipment located on the
dredging barges.
In addition to a custom redesign of the system completed
in a compressed timeframe, Reverso Pumps also provided the
expert technical support and responsiveness that we are known
for worldwide.
We know how important uninterrupted power is to projects
such as the PRRC and clean fuel is the key. Clean fuel means
a clean engine. And a clean engine means optimal power,
superior fuel economy, dependability, cost savings and
enhanced reliability.
The PRRC project is aiming to improve water quality
of the Pasig River in order to reduce health risks, enhance
transportation and reduce flooding. This is one of the largest
environmental projects in the country’s history and Reverso
Pumps, with our environmentally-conscious systems, supports
the projects goals and is proud to be a partner in this process.

Fuel Polishing System installed on dredging barge.

For additional information about Reverso Pumps,
our fuel polishers, gear pumps, oil change systems or Separ
Filters, please contact us at 954-522-0882 or at
info@reversopumps.com.

Due to the condensed timeline and high-profile nature of the
project, the dredging barges are working 24 hours a day, seven
days a week. To maintain this schedule, the barges and on-board
equipment cannot incur any “down time” due to non-routine
maintenance or equipment failure.
Diesel fuel is the weakest link in an operation of this scope
and clean fuel is imperative for continuous operation. Dirty
fuel usually occurs due to a build-up of sludge, the natural
breakdown of diesel fuel over time or ineffective water

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