Domestic fuel analysis
ANALYSIS & DIAGNOSTIC OF DOMESTIC FUEL
Domestic fuel (also called heating oil) is used for heating buildings. The main issue with domestic fuels lies in the storage conditions which must be favourable in order not to distort its properties.
If used in a diesel engine, it is important to ensure that the domesctic fuel is perfectly clean so as not to risk mechanical damage.
IESPM analyses and controls domestic fuel.
ANALYSES AND CHECKED POINTS (EXAMPLES)
COMPOSITION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT
- Density
- Viscosity 20°C
- Sulphur (validation of compliance with regulations and also estimation of the impacts on the exhaust gas treatment systems)
- Flash point (a safety criterion, measuring the flash point also allows the presence of light petrol fractions to be detected in the diesel fuel in case of tank filling error)
- Distillation (distillation cuts)
- Methyl Ester (FAME)
- Carbon residue
- Oxidation stability
CONTAMINATION
- Water (condensation, bottom of tank, risk of corrosion and seizure of pumps)
- Full contamination (presence of solid contamination)
- Micro-organisms (yeasts, bacteria, fungus) which can cause clogging of filters and damage to injection systems
COLD PROPERTIES
- Cold Filter Clogging Point CFPP (low-temperature behaviour)
- Cloud point
- Pour point
INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS / DIAGNOSTIC
From results of analyses transmitted by our laboratory, our team of diagnosticians-consultants will provide you with a detailed and reliable diagnostic concerning national or international specifications in force and with customised recommendations.
A fuel is a product that lives and ages. It is therefore important to control the storage and the distribution conditions of the domestic fuel.
For buried or old tanks, carry out regular low-point drains to eliminate deposits and free water that accumulate continuously.
Example of fuel analysis report
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