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Open the Doorway to all the Event Photos during the 2017 Utah Ground Water Association Conference & Expo. To see all the pictures from this event, go to: www.worldwidedrillingresource.info/gallery/2017/UGWA2017, or just click here. Feel free to download at will and print the photo(s) of your choice. Compliments of WorldWide Drilling Resource ® . Photos are copyrighted and released for personal use only - no commercial use permitted. Keeping it Clean Adapted from Information by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers Tier 4 (T4) emissions were first implemented between 2008 and 2015. The new engines reduce diesel emissions, pro- tecting our health and environment, but they are also sensitive about fuel. You see, according to William “Bernie” Bernhard, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) technical and safety services manager, T4 engines feature high-pressure common-rail (HPCR) technology which uses ex- tremely precise components. Water and other contaminants in the fuel can prematurely plug onboard filters or cause expensive damage to the engine itself. As Bernie explained, today’s Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) is very different from the diesel of just a few years ago. “Among other things, it is subject to change and contamination as it moves from the refinery to the engine, mak- ing storage, temperature, age, and filtration, and related factors critical in maintaining fuel quality,” he stated. About a year ago, several AEM member companies concerned about diesel fuel quality issues cam to the association to discuss their ideas for an end-user awareness initiative. They worked diligently to come up with a way to spread awareness of the importance of diesel fuel quality and decided on the CLEAN acronym. C - Commit to understanding your T4 engine L - Learn the facts about today’s fuel E - Evaluate your fuel source and fuel handling A - Always follow manufacturer guidelines N - Never take your role for granted AEM decided to release a downloadable infographic to help equipment owners and users keep their T4 machines up and running. The AEM “Get CLEAN on Fuel” diagram outlines five key actions to help protect T45 engines. For more information, or to download the infographic visit www.aem.org 50 MARCH 2017 WorldWide Drilling Resource ®