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Estimation of petrol and diesel adulteration with kerosene and assessment of usefulness of selectd automobile fuel quality test parameters
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 2005; 1 (4): 253-255
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-70910
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Kerosene is common adulterant utilized for mixing with diesel. Five fuel-adulterant mixtures in different proportions by volume were prepared and individually tested for density and kinematic viscosity. The mixtures were administered to six light cargo vehicles and the tail pipe exhaust emission was tested for opacity value. No appreciable density variation at different levels of adulteration was observed. Density was within the prescribed value even at higher adulteration. Considerable decrease in kinematic viscosity, a departure from prescribed viscosity, was noted at higher adulteration level. The percent opacity value decreased sharply even at small level of adulteration. The probable amount of kerosene present as an adulterant in diesel dispensed at filling stations in Kathmandu city ranged between 35% and 50%. The observations suggest density test is not a good indicator of diesel adulteration. Kinematic viscosity and opacity value are useful diesel adulteration test parameters. Existing diesel adulteration warrants initiation of strict compliance regulation
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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Automobiles / Vehicle Emissions / Gasoline / Kerosene Language: English Journal: Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. Year: 2005

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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Automobiles / Vehicle Emissions / Gasoline / Kerosene Language: English Journal: Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. Year: 2005