Revolutionary fuel treatment is based on enzyme technology Product Description
Star Tron® is an amazing fucl treatment based
on naturally occurring enzymes. Although
this is a vcry unique applicalion of enzymc
technology, we encounter various enzymes in
our everyday lives. For example, enzymcs in
laundry dctergents brcak down dirt and stains
so that they may be casily washed away, even
in cold watcr. Enzymes in the human digestive
system break down food into components that
are easily used by the hody to produce energy.
FlUlctioning as biocatalysts , enzymes increase
and control the rate of chemical reactions. Star
Tron® uses highly spccialized enzymes to
modify how gasoline and diesel fucl burns, the
end result being more complete and uniform
combustion. This same enzyme package cleans
the fuel delivery system and combustion
chambers, stabilizes fuel chemistry ami reduces
engine emissions.
at the lowest per gallon cost of any product on
the market.
Once existing carbon deposits are removed and
future deposit formation is prevented , knocking
and pinging (pre-detonation) are eliminated.
Engines develop full ,power whilc running
smoother and quietcr. An added benefit of a
deposit-free combustion chamher is that fuel
burns at a properly controlled rale, helping to
greatly hoos! fuel ecollomy.
Ethanol-Enhanced Gasoline
The emissions-reducing additive MTl:3E that has
heen put into gasoline for ycars was found to
contaminate water supplies. As a result , MTBE
is being eliminated throughout the U.S. and
replaced by up to 10% ethanol. When used up
quickly, ethanol-enhanced gas does not present
difficulties for lIsers. In boats and RVs that
tend to lise lip fuel less frequently howcver, the
new ethanol gas does in fact create problems.
Ethanol has a great affin ity for water and as
a result, this new formulated fuel can cause
a water layer to [onn and gelling to occur.
Additionally, ethanol is an excellent solvent
that can attack sludge buildup in fuel tanks and
cause fuel filters to clog frequently. Star brite
Star Tron® can prevent these problems from
occurring and can also reverse the problems if
they already exist.
Stabilizing Fuel Chemistry
Increasing Power and Improving Fuel
Economy, Reducing Emissions
Engines are not very efficient at burning all of
the fuel that is fed into the cylinders. The result
of this incomplete combustion is reduced power,
production of harmful emissions and carbon
formation. By changing the bonding structure
of the hydrocarbon molecules that make up
fuel, enzymes in Star Tron® allow more oxygen
to attach to the fuel at the time of ignition,
resulting in a more complete burn of the fuel
charge. Star Tron® treated fuel therefore
produces greater power, dramatically increases
fuel economy and shows a notable reduction
in commonly encountered emissions. Carbon
monoxide is also greatly reduced. Diesel soot
is now classified as a carcinogen and a toxic air
contaminant. Continued use of enzyme modified
diesel fuel can reduce soot by a significant
amount.
Cleaning Injectors, The Fuel Delivery System
and Combustion Chambers While Removing
Carbon Build-Up
When more of the fuel charge is burned
there is a dramatic drop in the formation of
performance-robbing carbon deposits . After
several hours of operating with Star Tron®
enhanced fuel, the engine's concussive forces
will blow all existing carbon off the pistons,
completely cleaning the combustion chamber
without the use of harsh carbon removing
additives.
As the enzymes in Star Tron® are naturally
powelful surface-active agents, deposits a.re
removed from the fuel tank, fuel Jines, injectors,
valves, pistons and spark plugs . Star Tron®
accomplishes these cleaning tasks quickly and
Microbial Growth In Fuel
When gasoline or diesel fuel sits in a tank
with excessive air space, the daily temperature
changes produce condensation (water
formation) on tank walls. This water falls into
the fuel where it sinks to the bottom providing
a breeding ground for microbial spores that
feed on hydrocarbon fuels. Known as "diesel
algae" these are primarily fungi, yeast and
mold contaminants. If left untreated, diesel
algae will ruin the fuel causing clogs in filters,
fuel lines and injectors. Common treatment
for this problem up until now has been the
use of a biocide to kill existing growth and
prevent a future infestation. However, the
use of a biocide can cause other problems.
Once the growth is killed, the resulting
biomass settles to the tank bottom where it
decays forming organic acids. The acids then
deteriorate the fuel and cause corrosion of the
tank walls, injectors and fuel delivery system.
Additionally, biocides can be harmful to all
those who handle them or come in contact with
treated fuel, plus they can cause environmental
damage if spilled. Star Tron® uses its enzyme
technology to disperse bacteria throughout
the fuel. These particles are then either safely
burned away or filtered our.
Diesel fuel and gasoline are not formulated
to be stored for more than 90 days. After this
period of lime, they begin to oxidize, forming
sludge, varnish, gum and other harmful
deposits. The ability of the fuel to burn properly
is diminished as chemical components start
to break down. Star Tron® uses its enzyme
technology to maintain fuel quality and prevent
the deterioration of fuel components. Diesel fuel
treated with Star Tron® has a shelf life in excess
of two years. Gasoline, which tends to evaporate
volatile components more quickly than diesel,
remains stable for one year.
Treating Water In Fuel
As mentioned before, water can wincl lip in your
gas or diesel fuel as a result of condensation
in the tank. Because water is heavier than fuel ,
it sinks to the bottom of the tank and forms a
distinct water layer. The fuel pick-up tllbe is
located at the bottom of the tank so, once this
happens , water is supplied to your fuel pump.
Obviously the engine can not burn water; soon
it staIts to sputter and eventually stops llJllning.
Additionally, water is corrosive so it deteriorates
tank walls and metals in the fuel delivery
system. The enzymes in Star Tron® prevent the
water molecules that are in fuel from combining
and forming a distinct water layer. Water is
reduced to sub-micron size particles that cannot
cause corrosion ,tnd are safely burned during
normal combustion.
Once hydmcarbon fuels deteriorate, the process
of cleaning and rejuvenating them is extremely
expensive. Enzymes contained in Star Tron®
can in fact "repair" old fuel, restoring cetane
and octane ratings, dispersing water and
breaking down sludge and other deposits. Star
Tron@'s enzyme formula may well be the most
cost effective fuel remediation technology in
the world.
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The Star Tron®Ethanol Story
The sale of ethanol blended fuel , commonly
referred to as E I0 gas, is on the rise in the US
as more states are mandating its use to help
improve air quality. Also promoting the growth
of E lOis the need to phase out the cun'ent
additive MTI3E which has been found to
contaminate ground water supplies. E I 0 gas
has been in use for many years and, with smart
fuel management, boaters can learn to live
with it.
molecules in a process called de-ionization ,
Star Tron® prevents the water molecules
from forming huge clusters large enough to
form drops and settle, taking the ethanol with
it to the bottom of the fue!lauk. The octane
rating and the combustion characteristics of the
gas are protected , and the suspended water
molecules are harmlessly burned along
with the fuel. In order to understand this
process, start by understanding that water does
not exist in nature as its textbook single
molecule, (H20). Water consists of hundreds
of watcr molccules bound together in huge
"macro-clusters" which are much larger than a
fuel molecule. Star Tron®'s enzymes break the
electric bonding that holds these maeroclusters
together, reducing the moleclliar si7.e
of the water cluster sufficiently to where
microscopic amounts arc suspended harm­
lessly iu the gas.
A new breed of fuel additives ha:> rec.:enLly
cropped up to capitalize on ethanol-blended
fuel problems . These additives are known as
emulsifiers. Ironically, some of them are made
of ethanol or isopropyl alcohol, or one of the
many aleohol cousins . Some emulsifying
products will use chemicals such as
"ethanolamides" (or anolamides) , which are
basically just common detergents.
The first problems encountered with transition­
ing to E lOis the loosening of sludge from the
fuel tanks. Ethanol is a very effective solvent
and it will attack varnish, gum, and resins: the
sludge that can build up in fuel tanks. Once
cleaned off the fuel tank walls this build-up
leads to poor ped'ormance and frequently
clogged fuel filters and injectors. The enzymes
in Star Tron® will safely break down and
disperse this sludge. After a filter change or
two the fuel tanks will be clean and boaters
can move on thc ncxt, more scrious, ethanol
related issue.
ELhanol has a great affinity for water, and will
attract moisture from the atmosphere tlKough
the vented lines of a marine fuel tank. The
water molecules form an electro-chemical
bond with the ethanol that is stronger than the
fuel's original bond with the ethanol. Water is
heavier than gas so the water/ethanol molecule
is dragged to the bottom of the tank and
separates from the more buoyant fuel
molecules. This is refelTed to as phase
separation and occurs when the water content
in the fuel reaches roughly .05%. Ethanol
provides a significant boost to the octane
rating of the fuel, so when phase separation
occurs you end up with a con'osive
water/ethanol layer on the bottom of the tank,
under what is now substandard fuel.
In a boat that is being used regularly, Star
Tron® prevents most phase separation that
occurs from daily condensation. By neutralizing
the electrical charges between water
Alcohol has been used by boating consumers
for years to "dry" out gas, hut that was whcn
gas was all gas. EIO already has a iJuge
amount of alcohol in it, and adding more can
cause operational problems and increase the
water problem. Adding additional alcohol
can also violate the EPA regulations on limits
of oxygenates (alcohol) allowed in the fuel, as
well as the ASTM fuel specifications. The EPA
sets those limits to prevent damage to the
engine. Today, all engine manufacturers have
certified their new engines on a maximum of
10% ethanol. Any additive taking the fuel over
10% alcohol may void your warranty.
Before using a fuel additive, review the
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provided
by the manufacturer to determine if it contains
any alcohols or other harmful water-bonding
components . Adding more alcohol to EIO fuel
is not the solution and in fact can compound
the problems as emulsifiers have a long history
of causing engine damage. These additives
have the ability to absorb their own volume in
water, thus allowing more macro water clusters
to bond with the fuel. These "new" additives
have been demonstrated via a neat sideshow
trick in which water is added to gas in a test
tube. The two fluids separate, and by adding
the emulsifier and violently shaking the test
tube, the water appears to vanish. In reality the
water still exists. What emulsified water can
do to an engine can be far worse than the
original problem. Water, when sucked into an
engine in volume, will shut it down. It must be
cleaned, and the oil changed, but little else
happens. Emulsified water/ethanol causes a
more serious problem because instead of
shutting down, the mixture can be paltially
combusted, but not effectively, which can
damage the engine. Therefore, a mixture of
water and ethanol is worse than jusL waLcr.
Whcn emulsified water funs through an engine
over a period of time, it causes excessive
abrasion and wear, corrosion , and the
emulsifier alone causes excessive carbon
deposits, leading to wear on rings, pistons ,
and valves.
Emulsified water in the fuel can have several
negativc effects. Water displaces gasoline ,
which lubricates the fuel pump. Watcr pits and
corrodes the plated metal surfaces causing
premature wear on the fuel pump. Water reacts
with various components in the fuel and forms
acids, which corrode the fuel injector tips
as well. Water/gas emulsions were tested by
the SAE with ethanol and were found to eat
the plating off fuel pump internal moving
surfaces. (SAE 2005-01-2196, Rovai, Tanaka,
Sinatora)
This is just the effectthc welled fuel has. The
real harm comes during combustion. The
earliest reference to experiments with gasoline
and water emulsifications (water chemically
bonded to an oil is called an emulsification) we
know of is 1913. Every few years since then,
someone thinks they have invented the
solution to eliminate water from fuel by adding
an emulsifying chemical to gasoline. General
Motors conducted a lot of research back in the
1970s, and more attempts were conducted for a
few years after that. Each time, the deleterious
effects or water/gas emulsions have greatly
outweighed any benefits .
Water emulsions immcdiately increase the
fuel's viscosity. Evcn "micro-cmulsions," that
appear to be clear and stable as opposed to the
milky look generally associated with oil/water
emulsions, still thicken the fuel. Thickened
fuel can destroy a fuel pump and fuel injector.
The ASTM specifications for fuel viscosity are
very tight, and thickening the fuel with water
can take the fuel outside its spccifications,
which will void your warranty. How
thick is thick? You can't tell in the field by
looking, unless the emulsification has turned to
gel, which it can do if overdosed.
A boater cannot be expected 1'0 dose wilh an
emulsifier for a water level he can't assess and
be certain his fuel is still within approved
speci fications .
On left. fuel troated wHh Stm Tron fM is bright and cloar and
meets ASTM specs . On right, fue l treated with an emulsifier
is thicf< and cloudy, and nlay be out of ASTM specs .
Because the emulsified water lowers the flame
temperature in the combustion chamber, the
combustion efficiency is greatly reduced and
the unburned hydrocarbons soar. This f01TI1S
carbon deposits in the engine, especially on the
piston crowns and on the spark plugs. FUither,
in the General Motors tests, (SAE 760547,
Water-Gasoline Fuel s, Their Effect on Spark
Ignition Engines Emissions and Performance ,
Peters and Stebar) the deposit buildup was so
rapid that the engine had to be disassembled
for cleaning approximately every 20 hours.
Additionally, they found shiny black deposits
linked to the cmulsilier. They noted the spark
plugs were <.:oated black and appeared wet.
Drivability plummeted as well, and fuel
economy suffers in a direct ratio to how much
water is in the fuel. All effects were increased
as the water level increases. GM abandoned
their efforts with water in gasoline, as have
many others over the years. It was also noted
in the GM study that they did not bother to
investigate the lubricity issues or long-term
engine durability because the performance
characteristics were so bad. Star Tron@'s
various enzymes in fact de-emulsify water,
which is exactly what you need to do to
contaminated fuel. The advantage to removing
water in microscopic amounts is that ollr
enzyme technology is totally harmless to
an engine and does not change the ASTM
specifications for fuel. Star Tron® will not
remove water from a glass jar but it will remove
the water layer in an operational boat. The
real Star Tron® advantage goes beyond just
how it eliminates water, or even how it cleans
up sludge. Star Tron® is also a combustion
catalyst, improving emissions, including
reducing carbon monoxide, whilc it increases
power and fuel economy. Star Tron® cleans Ollt
combustion chamber carbon deposits , redu<.:ing
an engine's octane demand and eliminating
engine kno<.:k, as well as cleaning the entire
fuel system. Star Tron® breaks down and
safely ciisperses sludge , varnish, and gum, and
it outperforms conventional chemical-based
gas stabilizers because Star Tron® not only
prevents new fuel from aging (gasoline can be
stabilized For one year), it can also bring back
stale fuel. And no product can compete with the
cost effectiveness of Star Tron® . For more info,
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Why Choose Star Tron®Instead of Emulsifiers?
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EMULSI'F IERS
Reduces water molecule's cluster size and disperses it
slowly, eliminating condensation and buildup that could lead
to phase separation without having negative impacts on fuel
lubricity or fuel pumps, while improving combustion , starting,
and power.
Emulsifies large quantities of water instantly, putting it
through the fuel system and engine rapidly, reducing fuellu­
bricity, which can damage fuel pumps and clog filters, while
lower combustion temperatures create excessive hydrocar­
bon emissions and combustion chamber carbon deposits.
Does not alter any fuel parameters outside of ~STM or OEM
specs even if overdosed. Will not void engine warranties.
Can readily alter fuel parameters outside of ASTM and
OEM fuel specs for water and viscosity. May void warranty.
Prevents fuel from aging and forming gum and varnish
deposits that harm engine peliormance.
De-stabilizes fuel, increasing formation of gum and
varnish deposits that harm engine peliormance.
Removescombustion chamber carbon deposits.
Increases combustion chamber carbon deposits.
Improves fuel ignition characteristics , lowering engine oclane
demand requirements and raising octane in off-spec fuels.
Increases octane, but engines will require advancement of
ignition timing to utilize this increase effectively.
Dissolves solid fuel contaminants such as gum, resins, and old
varnish back into fuel. Can clean and restore.dirty, stale fuel.
Does not restore old fuel, other than emulsifying
water bottoms.
Improved combustion reduces all harmful exhaust emiSSions,
including : HC, CO, C02, SOx, aldehydes. and NOx.
Impaired combustion increases hydrocarbon (soot) emissions.
Water lowers NOx by reduction of combustion temperature.
Improved combustion decreases fuel consumption.
Reduced combustion increases fuel consumption.
Pure fuel formulation requires just 1 :4,000 treatment, (0.004%) to accomplish all benefits, and is completely harmless if overdosed. Chemical formulation requires approximately 1 :1
treatment, or 1% emulsifier for every 1% water in
the fuel, which easily leads to overdosing.
Can be mixed in at anytime, in any fuel, in any engine, to
Impaired combustion increases hydrocarbon (soot) emissions.
Water lowers NOx by reduction of combustion temperature.
Pointless if fuel tank is dry, and chemical emulsifiers
themselves are proven to contribute significantly to carbon
depOSits. Emulsifiers have been tested many times by engine
manufacturers, and found to cause significant problems in
piston engines. The amount of emulsifier is directly tied to
the amount of water in the tank, which is an unknown. They
require agitation to mix, and are easily overdosed.
gain full benefits of economy, power, emissions reductions,
injector and fuel system cleaning , sludge and carbon deposit reduction , as wellaswater dispersal and control. The
amount of water in the fuel is Irrelevant, as the bulk of the
fueUspurified immediately. and water bottoms are slowly
dispeese, with new gas,