By submitting this form, you are agreeing to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Diesel made from petroleum is known as petrodiesel and is made up of saturated hydrocarbons (mainly paraffins like n, iso, and cycloparaffins) and aromatic hydrocarbons.
Straight run product is a mixture of distillates heated to between 150 and 350 degrees Celsius (including naphthalenes and alkylbenzenes).
In internal combustion engines of the diesel variety, diesel fuel is used. Oil proved to be more efficient than coal dust, which was Rudolf Diesel’s initial plan for the diesel engine. Automobiles, mopeds, boats, locomotives, and other vehicles all use diesel engines.
In addition to being the main mover in a variety of power generation and pumping applications, automotive diesel fuel is used to power trains, buses, trucks, and cars as well as to operate construction, petroleum drilling, and other off-road equipment. The diesel engine is a self-igniting, high compression engine. Without the need of a spark plug, the heat from high compression ignites the fuel.
High-Speed Diesel (HSD) HSD is typically utilised as a fuel in medium and high speed compression ignition engines (running) over 750 rpm) in commercial vehicles, stationary diesel engines, locomotives, and pumps.
The Global High Speed Diesel (HSD) market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
Launch of the XtraGreen diesel by Indian Oil. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) has released XtraGreen diesel in the State, which is a more environmentally friendly kind because it contains less sulphur than standard diesel.
The variation costs more than high-speed diesel (HSD), which is more frequently used but provides better fuel economy and less noise. In comparison to ordinary diesel, the greater cetane number in XtraGreen is meant to enable improved combustion.
The fuel would be made available in all major cities and on roads based on customer demand. The majority of high-volume fuel stations have extra tank space for storing another variety, therefore these stations may conveniently stock XtraGreen. This type is used in high-end diesel vehicles, buses like Volvo, and lorries like Daimler. It can even be used by vehicles without BS VI.
The Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. refinery in Manali produces the multi-purpose ingredient used in XtraGreen diesel, which is said to significantly lower emissions of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, and particulate matter.