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Cetane boosters sure sound cool. Who doesn't like the word "boost" after all? But in reality, they don't boost the power of your fuel. On the contrary, they reduce the delay between fuel injection and ...

For many diesel equipment owners, cetane may be a familiar term, but its full meaning remains a mystery. And though cetane may not always be top of mind, ignoring it can prove costly. Running ...

“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 ...

The Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory has released a long-anticipated update to the source-of-record for cetane number data. This information is vital to the development of new, ...

You always hear gasoline guys talking about their fuel’s octane rating, while diesel engine owners don’t care about octane at all. Why is that? Well, it turns out gasoline’s octane rating (which is ...

Until electric cars and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles become the norm, most of us will drive automobiles that run on fossil fuels. We know it is not good for the environment, but it is the only option ...

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 ...

Metrohm provides a turnkey solution for quality control of diesel using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). This solution is based on a pre-calibration model and a dedicated spectral database, and ...