There is not a clear cutoff point between "high and Low sulfur diesel". Ultra low sulfur diesel ULSD is what is currently required for on road use. ULSD can contain no more than 15 ppm sulfur (15 micrograms sulfur per gram of fuel or 0.0015 wt.%). Low sulfur diesel would contain more sulfur than ULSD and high sulfur diesel more than low sulfur diesel.
High sulfur diesel contains more than 500 parts per million (ppm) of sulfur, while low sulfur diesel contains 15 ppm or less. The amount difference in sulfur content between high sulfur and low sulfur diesel is significant, with high sulfur diesel having a much higher sulfur content compared to low sulfur diesel. This is important as lower sulfur content in diesel reduces harmful emissions and is better for the environment.
Yes, sulfur can dissolve in diesel fuel. However, the solubility of sulfur in diesel can vary depending on factors such as temperature, pressure, and the chemical composition of the diesel fuel. Diesel fuel with higher sulfur content can lead to increased emissions of sulfur oxides when burned.
In a diesel molecule, the number of carbon atoms can vary depending on the length of the carbon chain in the hydrocarbon molecules that make up diesel. However, on average, diesel molecules contain around 12-15 carbon atoms. Hydrogen atoms in diesel molecules are typically double the number of carbon atoms. There are generally no sulfur atoms in diesel molecules, unless the diesel fuel is specifically formulated with additives that contain sulfur compounds for certain properties like lubricity.
Euro 4 diesel fuel has a maximum sulfur content of 50 parts per million (ppm). This low sulfur content helps reduce harmful emissions from vehicles and improves air quality. In comparison, previous generations of diesel fuels had higher sulfur content, leading to more pollution.
Sulfur-34 has more neutrons than sulfur-32, resulting in a greater atomic mass. This difference is due to the presence of an additional neutron in the nucleus of sulfur-34 compared to sulfur-32.
Yes, cars can emit sulfur dioxide when burning fossil fuels that contain sulfur compounds. This can happen from burning gasoline or diesel fuels that are not low-sulfur variants. Sulfur dioxide emissions can contribute to air pollution and respiratory issues.
Yes, sulfur can dissolve in diesel fuel. However, the solubility of sulfur in diesel can vary depending on factors such as temperature, pressure, and the chemical composition of the diesel fuel. Diesel fuel with higher sulfur content can lead to increased emissions of sulfur oxides when burned.
#2 Fuel oil and #2 Diesel fuel are similar, however, the motor fuel will typically have lower sulfur content, and have additives to help with engine lubrication and cleanliness.
Red diesel is a type of diesel fuel that has a red dye added to it for tax purposes, indicating that it is intended for off-road use only, such as in agriculture or construction. Normal diesel, on the other hand, is used for on-road vehicles and is subject to higher taxation. The chemical composition of red diesel is the same as normal diesel.
Diesel is made from crude oil. It is generated after a fractional distillation of petroleum fuel oil. There are different variations of diesel, all graded according to the amount of sulfur they contain.
Diesel is made from crude oil. It is generated after a fractional distillation of petroleum fuel oil. There are different variations of diesel, all graded according to the amount of sulfur they contain.
It has low sulfur, use additive
It depends. Legally, marine diesel is considered an off-road diesel. This means two things: it is permitted to have a higher sulfur content (although in practice, high-sulfur diesel is becoming less common, so chemically it may be the same); and secondly, marine diesel must contain red dye. The reason for this is you do not have to pay road-use tax on off road or marine diesel. It is illegal to run off-road diesel in a vehicle on the highway. If you were suspected of doing this, your fuel filter would provide tell-tale evidence because it filters out the dye.
you can but it will cause damage to the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and other emission componets. It would take about $8,000.00 to replace parts. As far as I know all diesel that is sold now is ULSD.per for shop manuelNOTICE: For areas where ultra low sulfur diesel fuel (15 ppm sulfur maximum) is required, use only ultra low sulfur diesel fuel in diesel vehicles equipped with an Oxidation Catalytic Converter (OC) and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). In a diesel vehicle that is continually misfueled by using low sulfur (16-500 ppm) or high sulfur (500 ppm or greater) diesel fuel, the sulfur can effectively poison the catalyst. Continuous use of low sulfur or high sulfur can destroy the catalyst and render the catalyst useless.
Yes. The difference is that marine diesels do not (yet) have to run a diesel particulate filter, SCR, and other on-highway emissions controls, and thus can use low sulfur diesel fuel. Highway engines use Ultra Low Sulphur diesel fuel (ULSD) because of emissions requirements. Now, bear in mind that ULSD has less lubricity than low sulfur diesel fuel.
Sulfur-contaminated diesel may appear darker in color and have a strong, unpleasant odor. It may also cause the fuel to foam or form sediments, affecting the fuel's performance and potentially harming the engine over time. Regular maintenance and proper storage of diesel fuel are recommended to prevent sulfur contamination.
run what is recommended. but higher sulfur will not hurt it at all current diesel fuel is 50ppm
Pre 2007 diesel engines can run on 500 ppm diesel fuel. 2007 and later diesel engines that call for ultra low sulfur diesel fuel should not. These systems use EGR and the extra sulfur in the diesel creates sulfuric acid by nature and will then be reintroduced into the combustion process. Even later diesel engines are using diesel particulate filters that are sensitive to the extra sulfur. Bottom line, if your engine says that it is rated for ultra low sulfur diesel fuel (15ppm) use it.