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Furnace Oil
Furnace Oil
In general terms, fuel oil is any liquid fuel that is burned in a furnace or boiler for the generation of heat or used in an engine for the generation of power, except oils having a flash point of approximately 42 °C (108 °F) and oils burned in cotton or wool-wick burners.
Furnace Oil Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | STD.Method | Typical Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density @ 15°C g/ml | 0.9600 | IS 1448, P : 16 | 0.9600 |
| Flash Point (P.M.C.C), °C | 66 Min. | IS 1448, P : 21 | 75 |
| Viscosity (Kinematic @ 50°C, cSt) | 165 Max. | IS 1448, P : 25 | 160 |
| Calorific Value, Gross Cal/g | Report | IS 1448, P : 6 | 10350 |
| Water Content, %v | 1 Max. | IS 1448, P : 40 | ⩽;0.05 |
| Ash, %w | 0.1 | IS 1448, P : 4 | 0.04 |
| Sulphur, %w | 2.8 Max. | IS 1448, P : 33/35 | 2.70 |
| Sediment by Extraction, %w | 0.25 Max | IS 1448, P : 30 | 0.02 |
| Acidity (Inorganic), mg KOH/g | Nil | IS 1448, P : 2 | Nil |
| Pour Point, °C | +27 Max. | IS 1448, P : 10 | +3 |
| Asphaltene Content, %w | 7.0 Max. | IP 143 | 5.0 |
| Micro Carbon Residue, %w | 16.0 Max. | ASTM | 4530 |
| Cleanliness Spot Rating | No 2(Faint or poorly defined inner ring) |
ASTM 4740 | No.1 |