What is BS EN 14078 - Infrared spectrometry method for determination of FAME content in middle distillates about?
BS EN 14078 specifies a test method for the determination of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) content in diesel fuel or domestic heating fuel by mid-infrared spectrometry, which applies to FAME contents of the three measurement ranges as follows:
- Range A: for FAME contents ranging from approx. 0,05 % (V/V) to approx. 3 % (V/V)
- Range B: for FAME contents ranging from approx. 3 % (V/V) to approx. 20 % (V/V)
- Range C: for FAME contents ranging from approx. 20 % (V/V) to approx. 50 % (V/V)
Principally, higher FAME contents can also be analyzed if diluted; however, no precision data for results outside the specified range is available at present.
This test method was verified to be applicable to samples that contain FAME conforming to EN 14214. Reliable quantitative results are obtained only if the samples do not contain any significant amounts of other interfering components, especially esters and other carbonyl compounds which possess absorption bands in the spectral region used for quantification of FAME. If such interfering components are present, this test method is expected to produce higher values.
Note: For conversion of grams FAME per litre (g FAME/l) to volume fraction, a fixed density for FAME of 883,0 kg/m3 is adopted.
Who is BS EN 14078 - Infrared spectrometry method for determination of FAME content in middle distillates for?
BS EN 14078 on infrared spectrometry method for determination of FAME content in middle distillates is useful for:
- The petroleum industry
- The automotive industry
- Testing laboratories
- Sampling agencies
- Relevant compliance authorities
- Diesel engine manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN 14078 - Infrared spectrometry method for determination of FAME content in middle distillates?
Blending of diesel with biofuels is indicated by the presence of FAME in diesel fuels. Checking of FAME content in diesel fuels is important to ensure the right fuel identification and registration of possible impact of it on the engine. This is ensured by compliance with BS EN 14078.
BS EN 14078 provides you with guidance on reagents and materials, sampling and sample handling, calculation of FAME content in grams per litre, recording of infrared spectra, etc. This enables you to use the infrared spectrometry method for the determination of (FAME) content in middle distillates with precision and accuracy.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 14078:2014 supersedes EN 14078:2009. BS EN 14078:2014 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 14078:2009. These include:
- The test procedure has been updated with an additional range C, and
- Data from a newly executed Round Robin test have been integrated in order to expand the scope to blends containing up to 50 % (V/V) of FAME
