European diesel fuel quality continues to improve

Journal Article · Mon Mar 14 04:00:00 EST 1994 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:7275880

A recent study shows continuing improvement in sulfur, cetane number, and low-temperature properties of European diesel fuels, a trend at least partly due to increased use of additive packages. Associated Octel Co. Ltd., London, analyzed 95 winter-grade fuels collected in late 1992 and early 1993 from gasoline stations near major European refineries. The purpose of the survey was to determine the quality of the fuel marketed from those refineries. Quality was found to vary greatly from country to country and within individual countries. Use of additives is on the increase, however, resulting in a general enhancement of fuel quality. The report concludes that much effort still is required to meet the requirement of the European Community Directive 91/C 174/09, which seeks a maximum sulfur level of 0.05 wt %.

• OSTI ID: 7275880
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 92:11; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
023000* -- Petroleum-- Properties & Composition
ADDITIVES
ANTIKNOCK RATINGS
COMPILED DATA
CORROSIVE EFFECTS
DATA
DIESEL FUELS
DISTILLATES
ENERGY SOURCES
EUROPE
FOSSIL FUELS
FUEL ADDITIVES
FUELS
GAS OILS
INFORMATION
LIQUID FUELS
NUMERICAL DATA
PETROLEUM
PETROLEUM DISTILLATES
PETROLEUM FRACTIONS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
RHEOLOGY
SULFUR CONTENT