(Notícia em Inglês)
Users of gas oil should prepare for the inclusion of biodiesel following changes in line with new European Directives for Renewable Energy and Fuel Quality, ICOM Energy Association has warned.
The new fuel will be available later this month. ICOM says the presence of biodiesel in gas oil can cause a number of problems.
These include: degradation of rubbers, plastic and surface coatings; residual deposit flushing resulting in clogged filters, etc; mould growth and other problems due to water update; oxidation and hydrolysis degradation; and burner and component intolerance.
Barry Webster, ICOM president, said: “The strong detergency, solvent and hygroscopic properties of biodiesel, compared with those of purely hydrocarbon fuels, will require consumers to take preparatory action to avoid encountering problems with the systems connected to their fuel supplies. Now is the time to contact your heating, hot water or steam maintenance company to be prepared for the changes.”
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Users of gas oil should prepare for the inclusion of biodiesel following changes in line with new European Directives for Renewable Energy and Fuel Quality, ICOM Energy Association has warned.
The new fuel will be available later this month. ICOM says the presence of biodiesel in gas oil can cause a number of problems.
These include: degradation of rubbers, plastic and surface coatings; residual deposit flushing resulting in clogged filters, etc; mould growth and other problems due to water update; oxidation and hydrolysis degradation; and burner and component intolerance.
Barry Webster, ICOM president, said: “The strong detergency, solvent and hygroscopic properties of biodiesel, compared with those of purely hydrocarbon fuels, will require consumers to take preparatory action to avoid encountering problems with the systems connected to their fuel supplies. Now is the time to contact your heating, hot water or steam maintenance company to be prepared for the changes.”
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