What is BS EN 15376 - Requirements and test methods for ethanol about?
BS EN 15376 is a European standard that provides requirements and test methods for ethanol.
BS EN 15376 specifies requirements and test methods for marketed and delivered ethanol to be used as an extender for automotive fuel for petrol engine vehicles in accordance with the requirements of EN 228 [5].
BS EN 15376 is applicable to the ethanol used for blending at all levels up to and including 85 % (V/V).
Note: For the purposes of BS EN 15376, the term “% (m/m)” and “% (V/V)” are used to represent the mass fraction, μ, and the volume fraction, φ, respectively.
Who is BS EN 15376 - Requirements and test methods for ethanol for?
BS EN 15376 on the requirements and test methods for ethanol is useful for:
- Testing authorities
- Oil and gas industries
- Corrosion engineers
- Chemical engineers
- Automotive industries
Why should you use BS EN 15376 - Requirements and test methods for ethanol?
Automotive fuel is a liquid fuel, gasoline, or distillate, whose combustion is used to supply chemical energy to provide the power of an automotive vehicle.
Engine calibration is determined by the oxygen content of the fuel so in order to allow a safe engine calibration a minimum indicative octane level is required to allow the vehicle manufacturers to ensure that they maximize the fuel economy and at the same time avoid engine knock and hence potential engine damage. BS EN 15376 provides guidance on maintaining a minimum indicative octane level.
Climatically dependent requirements and test methods are specified in BS EN 15376 to ensure water tolerance and volatility requirements.
BS EN 15376 helps you ensure the contaminants and emissions due to the use of Automotive ethanol fuel makes less harm to the environment. BS EN 15376 exemplifies the required dimensions that help you achieve precision in terms of product functionality.
