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Table 6
Fuel characteristics of FAEE/ASTM D6751 – EN 14214 [54] and Diesel NA8110.
| Fuel characteristic | Biodiesel | EN 14214 | ASTM D6751 | Diesel NA8110 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density at 15 °C (g/cm3) | 0.884 | 0.86–0.90 | 0.88 | 0.81–0.86 |
| Kinematic viscosity at 40 °C (mm2/s) | 4.2 | 3.5–5.0 | 1.9–6 | – |
| Cetane number (°C) | 47.6 | Min 51 | Min 47 | Min 48 |
| Flash point (°C) | 135 | Min 101 | Min 130 | Min 55 |
| Pour point (°C) | −3 | – | −15 to −10 | −12 to −7 |
| Cloud point (°C) | −3 | – | −3 to −12 | – |
| Distillation temperature °C | 345 | 360 | Max 350 | |
| Acid value (mgKOH/g) | 0.14 | Max 0.5 | Max 0.5 | – |
| Iodine value (mg I2/100 g) | 113 | Max 120 | – | – |
| Water content (%) | 0 | Max 0.05 | – | – |
| Sulphur content (%) | 0.0094 | – | Max 0.05 | Max 0.25 |
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