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Offline julianf

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Gasoil / Kerosene / Biodiesel and low level discharge?
« on: June 23, 2014, 10:34:40 AM »
Does anyone know exactly why gasoil requires a higher level flue, whilst kerosene can have a low level discharge?

And, more to the point, how biodiesel would fit in with this?

I cant think its as simple as 28/35sec viscosity measurement, but rather the composition itself.  So, im wondering what is considered detrimental in 35sec, and if it would be present in methylester fuel.

As an example, both 28sec and 35sec would produce sulphur compounds on combustion whilst bio does not - this is not related in any way to viscosity.

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Re: Gasoil / Kerosene / Biodiesel and low level discharge?
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2014, 08:24:03 PM »
Nope, I have often wondered though. Doesn't affect me as mine is high level but I could see the advantage of a low level flue.
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