Chemical Technology November-December 2016

PETROCHEMICALS

The quality and cleanliness of fuel is a major factor that contributes to the performance of diesel engines and components. Contaminated fuel leads to higher maintenance costs and engine downtime, thus good fuel filtration is vital for engine performance. ‘ ChemTech ’ discusses some of the recent offerings from Cummins, designer and manufacturer of power generation equipment, power systems, gasoline engines, and custom power supplies. Cummins – Developing new products and technologies worldwide

C ummins South Africa is organised to serve four distinct but complementary business segments. Cummins’ various operations and functions, such as, for example, engineering, warehousing and distribution, and remanufacturing of components, support the major role that the company enjoys in the diesel business throughout the southern African region, according to a spokesperson for the company. The four segments, in a nutshell, are: • The Distribution Network serving all its customers, prod- ucts and engine applications; • The Engine Business, which manufactures and markets engines and aftermarket products for heavy and medium duty trucks, buses, RVs and light commercial vehicles and for equipment in many different markets, such as mining, agricultural, and marine. • The Power Generation Business is a global provider

of electric generators, power systems and related ac- cessories, components and services, whose products include diesel and gas generators used in various types of vehicles, plus diesel and gas generator sets, transfer switches, and switchgear used in commercial facilities for emergency back-up and prime power. • The Filtration and Other businesses include Cummins Filtration which provides Fleetguard and Nelson filters, si- lencers, emissions after-treatment and exhaust systems; and Cummins Turbo Technologies which provides Holset turbochargers to a wide range of partners, manufacturers and distributors. Bulk fuel filtration improves engine performance Fuel contaminants such as dirt, sediment and water can be introduced into the fuel through channels such as the

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Chemical Technology • November/December 2016