Different Grades of Diesel Fuel for Diesel Generators Part 2

This article continues to introduce the different grades of diesel fuel used in diesel generators.

The cetane number of gasoline and diesel.

In diesel, a higher cetane number refers to its volatility, which is the rate of ignition and combustion. The volatility of No.1 diesel is higher than that of No.2 diesel. At the same time, # 2 diesel provides better fuel economy and therefore burns less quickly.

No.1 diesel.

As mentioned above, Fuel # 1 has lower volatility# 1. It does not contain paraffin, so it will not gel in cold weather (such as where diesel begins to gel). In the case of strong anticoagulation in winter, this advantage has become very important in recent years under extreme weather conditions.

Although mobility is good in winter, # 1 also has its shortcomings, such as:

Low energy content and strong volatility; Due to the lack of paraffin (an important lubricant found in # 2), lubrication is difficult; And the related costs are also very high, because its energy consumption is low and it needs to reach the energy required for # 2.

So, fuel 1 is usually the second choice for both fuel 2 and mixed diesel.

No.2 diesel fuel.

As mentioned above, # 2 # has low volatility and high viscosity. 2 contains wax, which can achieve good lubrication effect. Lubricating oil can prevent long-term misuse, wear, and tear of diesel generators and their various components. This characteristic makes # 2 the most widely chosen diesel fuel for diesel generators in most climate and weather conditions.

#There are many advantages to 2:

Most gas stations can buy it; High energy content; Lubrication due to wax; Extending the maintenance life of diesel generators due to their high efficiency; And reduce costs due to various reasons mentioned above.

But one of the disadvantages is low gel resistance, high viscosity when used in winter, and poor gel resistance of paraffin. Wax crystals begin to form at around 12 ℃. This gel effect means that it is difficult to start or not started in winter, which directly affects your operation and overall performance. So, in the harsh winter, # 2 may not be the best choice, even if it is a good choice for the remaining year.

Diesel fuel in low-temperature environments.

In winter or cold weather, # 1 diesel fuel is the best choice because it has high resistance to gel at temperatures as low as -50 ℃. That means it's also very expensive# Because the price per BTU has economic advantages, but it starts gel at about -12 ℃, depending on its overall structure. When working in cold climates, the following are your best choices:

#Because there is no wax; If the addition of additives changes the size and shape of wax crystals; Or winterization fuel, which is another way of saying that diesel 1 and 2 are mixed.

The "winter" hybrid solution provides two levels of advantages, making it a feasible and optimal choice in cold climates, especially in harsh winters. The advantages of a mixture are:

High energy content; Efficient lubricating compounds; The risk of fuel gelation is reduced at low temperatures.

The use of diesel in low-temperature environments poses challenges in balancing efficiency, cost, and performance. The mixed use method effectively solves this problem. Smart diesel management is also important. Because most generator operators purchase diesel in large quantities at low prices, they must purchase suitable mixtures at the appropriate time of the year. Diesel can be used for 6-12 months, depending on the tank body (ground or underground) and the surrounding environment (water and heat). It is necessary to strategically plan to purchase and fill the fuel tank at the right time.

What is the fuel level of your generator?

In most cases, due to the knowledge of local fuel suppliers, operators do not need to know which fuel is most suitable for their diesel generators. They will give you the best choice based on the diesel generator, the nature of the operation, and the local climate conditions. This means that the same knowledge allows the operator to have a better understanding of the situation.

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