Lubricity Testing of Diesel Fuels
Lubricity testing for ultra low sulfur diesel fuels (ULSD), by High Frequency Reciprocating Rig Testing (HFRR).
Intertek diesel fuel testing laboratories offer HFRR sulfur (sulphur) analysis for ultra low sulphur fuel (ULSD). HFRR testing (High Frequency Reciprocating Rig) for ULSD diesel fuel lubricity conforms to the EN 590 specification. Testing is run to BS ISO 12156-1, IP 450 or ASTM D6079 test methods.
BS ISO 12156:
Diesel Fuel: Assessment of lubricity using the High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR) Test Method
IP 450:
Diesel Fuel - Assessment of Lubricity Using the High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR).
ASTM D6079:
Standard Test Method for Evaluating Lubricity of Diesel Fuels by the High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR).
The Lubricity Scuffing Load test (BOCLE D6078) is also available. Diesel fuel lubricity measures very low sulfur, sulphur severely hydroprocessed city diesel, which entered national markets in the 1990s.
Low sulfur diesel and lubricity issues: Hydroprocessing removes sulfur/sulphur and significant amounts of polar and aromatic compounds that give conventional diesel fuel adequate lubricating capability. Low lubricity in diesel fuel can cause engine problems unless treated with additives. Measurement of diesel fuel lubricity characteristics is important in order to monitor lubricity additives and final fuel quality.
Diesel fuel testing:
Contact us to see how Intertek can help your organization with Lubricity Testing of Diesel Fuels.