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Table 4 Conventional diesel fuel properties

From: Piston bowl shape and biodiesel fuel effects on combustion and emission of diesel engines

Specification

Test method

Test results

Typical formula

 

C14.16H25.21

Average molecular weight (g/kmol)

 

195.5

Lower heating value (MJ/kg)

 

42.93

Density at 15 oC (kg/m3)

EN ISO 3675, EN ISO 12185

838

Flash point (oC)

EN ISO 2719

64

Sulfur content (mg/kg)

EN ISO 8754

2117

Cetane index

EN ISO 4264

53.8

Kinematic Viscosity 40 oC (mm2/s)

EN ISO 3104

2.317

Ash content (wt%)

EN ISO 6245

0.0063

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (wt%)

EN ISO 12196

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