“Cetane Number.” It’s a rating in the diesel world that perks up our ears. We know it’s an important variable in the fuel that powers our rigs. But for most of us who drive diesel vehicles, the role ...

A method tested on various diesel blends of known cetane numbers showed a good correlation with the fuel’s octane numbers. Spontaneous ignition results in knock in a spark-ignition engine, whereas ...

THE object of this paper is to emphasize some of the problems entering into the manufacture, control, and utilization of diesel fuel for mobile and high-speed diesel engines. The importance of ...

What’s the difference between standard #2 diesel and premium fuel? A premium diesel has a higher cetane number, better lubricity and includes detergents that provide injector-cleaning capability ...

Choosing the best diesel fuel for your fleet should be based on more than the cost of the fuel. One of the more critical considerations is the cetane rating. It is an indicator of the combustion speed ...

SAE International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, Vol. 10, No. 3 (November 2017), pp. 664-671 (8 pages) The design of modern diesel-powered vehicles involves optimization and balancing of trade-offs ...

This article provides a basis for deciding whether to evaluate a new process scheme or alter an existing one with a view toward moving a 300-400° F. cut from gasoline to diesel fuel. Average qualities ...

Researchers have identified methyl ketones, chemical compounds known for their fragrance and flavor, as strong biofuel candidates. Methyl ketones produced from glucose by engineered E. coli yielded ...