Depending on their intended application, fuel oils are liquid mixtures made from crude petroleum ranging from yellow to light brown. They are usually combustible and smell like paraffin.
What are the Uses of Fuel Oil?
Here are the uses of fuel oil –
Specification of Fuel Oil
Grade | Density (kg/m³) at 15°C | Viscosity (cSt) at 40°C | Flash Point (°C) | Sulphur Content (% wt.) |
ASTM No. 1 | 820-840 | 2.0-4.3 | 52 min | 0.05-0.25 |
ASTM No. 2 | 840-880 | 2.8-6.8 | 55 min | 0.05-0.35 |
ASTM No. 4 | 870-900 | 15-50 | 60 min | 1.0-2.0 |
ASTM No. 5 | 900-940 | 35-80 | 66 min | 2.0-3.5 |
ASTM No. 6 | 940-980 | 70-200 | 66 min | 2.5-4.0 |
Marine Gas Oil (MGO) | 820-860 | 2.0-6.0 | 60 min | ≤0.5 |
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FAQs
Q1. Does diesel differ from fuel oil?
Ans. Diesel fuel and fuel oil are nearly identical. The only difference is their usage.
Q2. What does petroleum-based fuel consist of?
Ans. Petroleum-based fuel is composed primarily of a mixture of methane series petroleum hydrocarbons, with an average of ten to sixteen carbon atoms per molecule (HSDB 1991; IARC 1989).
Q3. What are the Types of Fuel Oil?