Technical Discussion

• Difference between D2 Gasoil and High Speed Diesel
• Glenn Siwalette
  Blue Fuel Sourcing
  GMT 14:09
  7th Feb 2008

  Dear Panelists,
  
  What is the difference between D2 Gasoil and High Speed Diesel ?
  Maybe you can demonstrate this with the specification below.
  
  Thanks
  
  
  
  Cetane index, min 45
  Distillation, degress C
  50% max 280
  99% (final boiling point) max 360
  Kinematic Viscosity at 20C, square mm/c, (cst) 3.0 – 6.0
  Sulphur, max, % 0.02
  Mercaptan sulphur, max %
  Hydrogen sulphid abs.
  Copper strip test Passes
  Water soluble acids and alkalis Abs
  Actual gum content, mg/100 cubic cm, max 40
  Acidity, mg/100 cm3, max 5
  Iodine number, g/100g, max 6
  Ash, %, max 0.01
  Capability of 10% residue, max, % 0.20
  Filtration index (before introduction of do pant), max 3
  Sediments Abs
  Water Abs
  Density at 20 deg. C, kg/m3, max 860
  Flash point (Closed cup) degrees C. min 62
  Pour point from March to October (summer), degrees C, max -5
  Pour point from November to February (winter), degrees C. max -10
  Cloud point from March to October (summer), degress C, mac 0
  Cloud point from November to February (winter), degrees C. max -5
  
  The product is guaranteed by Seller not to contain bacteria and other living organism contamination above normal level (1000 CFU/l).