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Classification of Diesel Fuels
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Mid-Year Meeting
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English
Abstract
A diesel fuel classification is proposed that is compatible with fuel availability and that would enable consumers to better choose the optimum fuel for any use. It includes four, well-defined grades of fuel:
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- A volatile, very high quality fuel with excellent combustion characteristics especially suited for use at low temperatures.
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- A high quality fuel for general use in vehicles.
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- A good quality fuel for general use in vehicles.
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- A fuel for nonvehicle use.
Industry-wide adoption of this classification is recommended, and a proper first step would be revision of the ASTM D 975 classification of diesel fuel.
Authors
Citation
Lindeman, R., Lawrence, D., and Wagner, T., "Classification of Diesel Fuels," SAE Technical Paper 680467, 1968, https://doi.org/10.4271/680467.Also In
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