News & insights

The latest news from WASP, plus practical insight on fuel quality, regulation and power resilience.

  • Where would Christmas be without IPU?
    11.12.2015 2 min read

    Where would Christmas be without IPU?

    Everyone at IPU hopes that Santa brings you all the presents you want on Christmas morning. We know he’ll be…
  • IPU to exhibit at Marintec China – 1-4 December 2015
    30.10.2015 2 min read

    IPU to exhibit at Marintec China – 1-4 December 2015

    IPU is set to exhibit at one the largest marine industry trade fairs in Asia, Marintec China 2015. Members of…
  • Reliable engine starting even in cold temperatures
    07.10.2015 3 min read

    Reliable engine starting even in cold temperatures

    It’s a well-known fact that electric starter motors can struggle when the temperature drops below zero. So how can you…
  • IPU launches the new Diesel Defence fuel polishing system
    12.08.2015 3 min read

    IPU launches the new Diesel Defence fuel polishing system

    Why do we need fuel polishing? Since 2011, the diesel we buy has been a blend of petrochemical and biodiesel….
  • Fuel conditioning handbook – your guide to fuel conditioning
    17.06.2015 2 min read

    Fuel conditioning handbook – your guide to fuel conditioning

    Many of you know that if you store diesel for longer than 6-12 months it will require conditioning. But what does…
  • The challenges of ATEX self certification
    02.06.2015 2 min read

    The challenges of ATEX self certification

    Self-regulation is a process with a poor reputation. Just ask Fifa. The result is that people are reluctant to trust…
  • ATEX: Inertia vs pre-engaged starter motors
    01.05.2015 3 min read

    ATEX: Inertia vs pre-engaged starter motors

    When it comes to choosing a start system for diesel powered equipment, operators will often be faced with a choice between inertia…
  • Dirty fuel causes the world’s largest pump station to fail in test
    28.04.2015 3 min read

    Dirty fuel causes the world’s largest pump station to fail in test

    As New Orleans prepared itself for hurricane season in 2014, a readiness test was carried out on the West Bank Pumping…
  • A single source for fuel testing, cleaning, polishing and stabilisation
    02.04.2015 2 min read

    A single source for fuel testing, cleaning, polishing and stabilisation

    A quick search on the web will reveal lots of companies who can test your stored fuel, or clean it…
  • Solar eclipse could trigger power outages
    18.03.2015 3 min read

    Solar eclipse could trigger power outages

    On Friday (20th March) the UK will witness its biggest solar eclipse since 1999 with experts warning of potential blackouts….
  • New hydraulic system provides reliable starting for Cummins CFP9E-F30
    23.02.2015 2 min read

    New hydraulic system provides reliable starting for Cummins CFP9E-F30

    IPU’s Engine Starting Division have recently dispatched two new hydraulic starting systems to supply guaranteed starting to the fire pumps on…
  • New technical sales engineer joins IPU Fuel Conditioning
    12.02.2015 1 min read

    New technical sales engineer joins IPU Fuel Conditioning

    To further improve our Fuel Conditioning division we have recently appointed a new Technical Sales Engineer. Peter Crowden has joined…

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