Biodiesel Blending Sample Clauses

Biodiesel Blending. (a) Blending and handling of biodiesel must to conform to the most current Biodiesel Handling and Use Guidelines as published by the U.S. Department of Energy. (b) Contract shall use the blending methods below in order of precedence: i. Premixed blend from the rack in the ordered percentage, when available consistently and reliably, filled directly into the delivery truck’s storage tank. ii. Injection blending using a true in-line computerized injection system that regulates the flow so that both products proportionally mix prior to entering the delivery truck’s storage tank. iii. In line blending using the two hose method where the biodiesel hose and the diesel hose form a “Y” connection just prior to entering the truck storage tank. Contractor shall adjust flow rates to ensure the proper mix and concentration is made for each storage tank. iv. Splash blending at the rack. The biodiesel will be added to the delivery truck’s storage tank first, and then the tank will be filled under pressure with petroleum diesel to achieve the requested biodiesel blend in the delivery truck’s storage tank. (c) All biodiesel blends will be transferred using clean hoses. If delivery vehicle has dedicated hose capability, Contractor shall use dedicated hoses properly labeled for that purpose. Contractor must ensure hoses will not contaminate the fuels or tanks and Contractor shall use cleaning techniques that prevents contamination.