Additive Technology as a Way to Improve Diesel Fuel Quality

Additive technology has been used to enhance the quality of automotive diesel fuel in a number of important areas of performance. This paper focusses on the role of new additive technology in two important areas:

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   Maintenance of designed performance of injector systems:
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   Prevention of problems associated with fuels designed to respond to tighter emission regulations.

Field and laboratory data have been generated in industry and in-house procedures. The implications of these results are discussed.