Fuel Analysis with the Agilent 4500 Series FTIR: Monitoring Refinery Formulation to Ensure the Production of FAME-Free Marine Diesel Fuel Authors
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Biodiesel (FAME) is increasingly used in diesel fuel formulations, however, even small amounts of biodiesel are not appropriate in certain engine applications. For example, biodiesel in aviation fuel and in back-up electric generators used in nuclear power plants can cause significant issues. Likewise, the presence of trace biodiesel in diesel fuel specified for marine pleasure crafts is problematic. For example, older waterborne craft are often powered by engines that contain elastomeric gaskets that are chemically incompatible with biodiesel. Furthermore, marine engine combustion chambers or fuel supply systems may not be designed for use with biodiesel.
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