> Thats as close as you can get, the air bubble is mixed heavily with
> kerosene,
> used as a flusing agent between the different manufacturers products,
> octane
> boosters added at the storage facitity. I had a very good run around buddy
> that flew the pipe line from N. Va. to Tenn. everyday in his piper, made
> one
> heck of a good living just looking for a color change in the earth for any
> possible leaks. When the fuel arrives at the terminals, no one knows for
> sure
> how much is Tex., exxon and so on, they just add the booster and keep
> going,
> the kerosene inferior is sold off to these off-brand indepents for very
> cheap
> prices. Good go Joe, you did remember and I thought this would get some
> conversation going then the first reply blew my ego right out the door.
> "FT"
>
> Joe Curry wrote:
>
> > Fred,
> > Lets see if I can remember....
> >
> > The gasoline is pumped down a common pipeline from the refinery.
> It is
> > pumped in batches that are separated by an air bubble between
> them.
> > (Not sure of the dynamics of that process)
> >
> > The grades are more likely a result of additives which are mixed
> after
> > the fuel is received.
> >
> > The different grades are then shipped in tank trucks to the station
> and
> > into the holding tanks where they are distributed to the consumers
> > through the pumps.
> >
> > Am I close? Or is it all done with smoke and mirrors?
> >
> > Joe
> >
> > fred thomas wrote:
> > >
> > > anybody have any idea how petrol gets from the refinery to your
> local
> > > station, and then do they get the three different varieties, to your
> car
> > > ??
> > > How is reg., hi-test & premium manufactured, lets try this on for
> a few
> > > days, should be interesting.
> >
> > --
> > "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
> > -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
>
>
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