What You Need to Know About Cetane Improvers

If you're involved in the fuel industry, then you're probably aware of cetane improvers, and how important they are. If you're not, then perhaps you don't know much about them, and how they can improve the performance of your fuel and your diesel vehicles.

Here's what you need to know about cetane improvers.

1. The cetane number is used as a measure of the ignition quality of diesel. This number is the delay between ignition and combustion. Fuels with a higher number have a shorter delay, which is better.

2. This number is not the only factor to judge diesel on. The sulfur content, stability and cloud point might also be important to you, depending on the operating environment and the sort of vehicles you are using.

3. There is no benefit of using fuel with a higher cetane number than the engine manufacturer recommends. The engine should ideally work at its best with as low a number as possible to ensure compatibility with the widest range of fuels

4. Lower cetane diesel can cause problems if an engine manufacturer recommends that the vehicle is used with a higher number. The vehicle might be more difficult to start when the weather is cold, produce increased emissions and more smoke.

5. Cetane improvers work by modifying the combustion of the diesel, to ensure that the diesel burns more efficiently and the engine runs better.

6. These cetane improvers help to improve power. This is because the fuel is burnt at the optimum temperature and wastes less fuel, and means that more power is generated by the engine.

7. Because less diesel is wasted, there is an improvement in fuel economy, which helps to save money. This is even more important if you run a fleet of vehicles, such as public transport, a haulage company or taxis.

8. As the engine is more efficient, emissions are reduced, which means that the engine is much better for the environment

9. Cetane improvers can help with cold starting, which means that your engine will be under less stress in the winter, and less likely to not start due to the weather. This can be invaluable in colder climates, or countries that are cold for much of the year.

10. Cetane improvers help to improve fuel quality, and so the overall performance of the vehicle. Even though the performance is improved, less fuel is used, which helps to reduce the running costs of the vehicle. As the engine is working more efficiently, there is also less maintenance needed, so vehicles will spend more time on the road, and less time being serviced or repaired. This means that cost savings can be passed on to customers.

Now you know more about to make your diesel engines or fuel more effective, perhaps you need to think about Cetane Improvers.

Discover more about Cetane Improvers, and Diesel Additives, and find out how to make your fuels more effective.