What is PD CEN/TR 16389 - Paraffinic diesel fuel and blends with FAME about?
PD CEN/TR 16389 explains the requirements and test methods for marketed and delivered paraffinic diesel as such from synthesis (XTL) or hydrotreatment (HVO) and of blends thereof with up to 7%(V/V) of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) according to European fuel specifications.
PD CEN/TR 16389 provides background information to judge the final text of the European Standard EN 15940 and gives guidance and explanations to the producers, blenders, marketers and users of paraffinic automotive diesel.
Note: Paraffinic diesel is also used as a blending component in automotive diesel fuel. In that case, composition and properties of the final blends are defined by relevant fuel specification standards.
Who is PD CEN/TR 16389 - Paraffinic diesel fuel and blends with FAME for?
PD CEN/TR 16389 on Paraffinic diesel fuel and blends with FAME is useful for:
- Automotive fuels industry
- Vehicle manufacturers
- FAME fuel industry
- Paraffinic diesel fuel and FAME blending Task Force
- Testing house and laboratories
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 16389 - Paraffinic diesel fuel and blends with FAME?
Paraffinic diesel is a high quality, clean burning fuel with virtually no sulfur and aromatics. Paraffinic diesel fuel can be used in diesel engines, also to reduce regulated emissions. In order to have the greatest possible emissions reduction, a specific calibration may be necessary. Paraffinic diesel fuel can also offer a meaningful contribution to the target of increased non-crude derived and/or renewable content in transportation fuel pool. For general diesel engine warranty, paraffinic automotive diesel fuel may need a validation step to confirm the compatibility of the fuel with the vehicle, which for some existing engines may still need to be done.
PD CEN/TR 16389 provides guidance on requirements and test methods for marketed and delivered paraffinic diesel as such from synthesis (XTL) or hydrotreatment (HVO) and of blends thereof with up to 7%(V/V) of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME).
PD CEN/TR 16389 allows you to determine properties such as cetane number, density, lubricity, oxygen stability, sulfur content, contaminations for marketed and delivered paraffinic diesel and for blends.
