Peak Petroleum Testing Services Inc
Overview of the Test:
The ASTMD5 analysis was conducted by Peak Petroleum Testing Services Inc. This test was performed to evaluate the impact of DF5 on the physical and chemical properties of diesel fuel. This test is crucial in determining how DF5 interacts with and affects fuel quality in fossil-fueled applications.
testing & findings
Test Procedure and Parameters:
- The test compared two samples: one of standard Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) and another of the same ULSD treated with DF5.
- A series of standard tests were applied, including visual inspection (ASTM D4176), copper corrosion (ASTM D130), distillation (ASTM D86), flash point (ASTM D93), density measurements (ASTM D4052), and several others relevant to assessing fuel quality.
KEY FINDINGS
Improved Corrosion Resistance: DF5 enhanced the copper corrosion rating from 1b to 1a, suggesting better protection against corrosion, a crucial factor for engine longevity.
- Enhanced Cold Weather Performance: Minor changes in cloud point and cold filter plug point with DF5 suggest similar or slightly improved performance in colder conditions.
- Consistent Quality: Other tested properties like ash content, cetane index, and carbon residue showed that DF5 did not degrade the quality of the diesel fuel.
- Stability of Key Properties: Flash point, API gravity, density, and other fundamental properties of the diesel remained within optimal ranges, indicating that DF5 maintains the essential characteristics of the fuel.
Implications for Fleet Vehicles:
- Results from Peak Petroleum Testing Services Inc. demonstrate DF5’s characteristics preserve the inherent qualities of diesel fuel while improving characteristics vital to engine performance and reduced maintenance costs.
- DF5’s chemical properties provide enhanced protection against wear and tear, stabilize fuel properties under varied operational conditions, and diverse environmental settings.
Conclusion:
The Peak Petroleum Testing Services Inc. analysis confirms that DF5’s abilities to effectively treat diesel fuel by enhancing key properties without compromising the fuel’s integrity or performance. This makes DF5 a suitable and beneficial choice for operators looking to maintain high-performance standards while ensuring endurance and reliability of their engines.
