Diesel
Diesel is a petroleum distillate which is fuel for auto-ignition engines/diesel engines. Tractors and heavy equipment are mostly diesel powered; agriculture sector heavily depends on diesel. Diesel is also used in small and captive power production units. BSTI identification number for diesel is – BDS 344:2016.
| Sl. | Properties | Unit | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Density at 15⁰C | Kg/L | Min. 0.820 Max. 0.870 |
ASTM D1298 |
| 02 | Color | ASTM | Max. 3.0 | ASTM D1500 |
| 03 | Cetane Index (Calculated) | - | Min. 40 | ASTM D4737 |
| 04 | Sulfur Content | ppm | Max. 200 | ASTM D4045 |
| 05 | Copper Strip Corrosion (3 Hours at 100°C) | - | Max No. 1 | ASTM D130 |
| 06 | Kinematic Viscosity at 40 °C | cSt | Max. 3.0 | ASTM D445 |
| 07 | Pour Point, Max a) Winter b) Summer |
°C | 5 10 |
ASTM D97 |
| 08 | Flash Point (Abel Closed Cup) | °C | Min. 80 | IP 170 |
| 09 | Water Content | ppm | Max. 100 | ASTM D6304 |
| 10 | Ash Content | % mass | Max. 0.01 | ASTM D482 |
| 11 | Total Acid No. | mg KOH/100 mL |
Max. 0.2 | ASTM D664 |
| 12 | Carbon Residue (Conradson) on 10% Bottom | % mass | Max. 0.2 | ASTM D189 |
| 13 | Sediment | % mass | Max. 0.01 | ASTM D473 |
| 14 | Distillation: percent (v/v) recovered at 375 °C | % volume | Min. 90 | ASTM D86 |
