For many diesel equipment owners, cetane may be a familiar term, but its full meaning remains a mystery. And though cetane may not always be top of mind, ignoring it can prove costly. Running ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Like any vehicle owner, you may have wondered if you can enhance your car's engine without having to modify your vehicle to the extreme. Sure, ...

Metrohm provides a turnkey solution for quality control of diesel using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). This solution is based on a pre-calibration model and a dedicated spectral database, and ...

This article provides a basis for deciding whether to evaluate a new process scheme or alter an existing one with a view toward moving a 300-400° F. cut from gasoline to diesel fuel. Average qualities ...

“Cetane Number.” It’s a rating in the diesel world that perks up our ears. We know it’s an important variable in the fuel that powers our rigs. But for most of us who drive diesel vehicles, the role ...

Before we get into this discussion about the best diesel fuel additives, it's important to understand exactly what diesel additives are. During the refining process, diesel fuel receives a rating ...

THE object of this paper is to emphasize some of the problems entering into the manufacture, control, and utilization of diesel fuel for mobile and high-speed diesel engines. The importance of ...

A method tested on various diesel blends of known cetane numbers showed a good correlation with the fuel’s octane numbers. Spontaneous ignition results in knock in a spark-ignition engine, whereas ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract ABSTRACT Dual-fuel combustion using liquid fuels with differing reactivity has been shown to achieve low-temperature combustion with moderate ...