Production step |
Description |
Distillation | Separates crude oil into fractions based on boiling points |
Hydrotreating | Desulfurizes diesel by mixing with hydrogen and passing over a catalyst |
Hydrocracking | Breaks down larger hydrocarbon molecules into smaller, efficient ones |
Isomerization | Improves cold flow properties |
Blending and Quality Control | Adds necessary additives and ensures compliance with EN590 standards |
Aspect |
Benefits |
Drawbacks |
Emissions | Lower sulfur dioxide and particulate matter emissions | None |
Engine Performance | Improved combustion efficiency, reduced engine noise | Potential compatibility issues with older engines |
Fuel Efficiency | Better fuel efficiency due to high cetane number | Higher cost |
Engine Deposits | Reduced engine deposits | None |
Lubricity | Enhanced lubricity protecting fuel injection systems | None |
Region |
Standard | Maximum sulfur content |
Cetane number |
Europe | EN590 | 10 ppm | 51-56 |
United States | ASTM D975 | 15 ppm | Minimum 40 |
Sector | Applications |
Transportation | Consumer vehicles, public buses, trucks, trains, marine vessels |
Industrial | Machinery, vehicles, equipment |
Commercial | Agriculture, mining, construction, municipalities, manufacturing |