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 ...

Until electric cars and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles become the norm, most of us will drive automobiles that run on fossil fuels. We know it is not good for the environment, but it is the only option ...

Choosing the best diesel fuel for your fleet should be based on more than the cost of the fuel. One of the more critical considerations is the cetane rating. It is an indicator of the combustion speed ...

An investigation of the effect of cetane improvers on diesel cetane number showed that diesel fuels have a low sensitivity to the additives. Hydrotreated straight-run gas oils from Ural crudes, and ...

The Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory has released a long-anticipated update to the source-of-record for cetane number data. This information is vital to the development of new, ...

What’s the difference between standard #2 diesel and premium fuel? A premium diesel has a higher cetane number, better lubricity and includes detergents that provide injector-cleaning capability ...

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, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cetane boosters sure sound cool. Who doesn't like the word "boost" after all? But in reality, they don't boost the power of your ...

Researchers have identified methyl ketones, chemical compounds known for their fragrance and flavor, as strong biofuel candidates. Methyl ketones produced from glucose by engineered E. coli yielded ...