Comparison between HFO and Diesel

 **All the temperatures given below are in Degree Celsius

Parameter	HFO	Diesel
Flash point	Max.60	>40
Pour point	Min.30	-30
Density	991-1010 kg/m3 @ 15	820-860
Viscosity	730 mm2/s at 50	5
Boiling Temp	Around 150(min)	154.3
Sp.Gravity	.9782	.81-.89 @ 15
Auto ignition Temp	>250	250
Chemical formula	C12H26	C10H20 to C15H28.
Calorific value	9800 Kcal/Kg(43MJ/KG)	10000 Kcal/Kg (45 MJ/kg.)
Storage Temp	Min. 40	20
Vapour pressure	<0.1 kPa at 40	.2Psi
Solubility in Water	Negligible	2mg/L @20
Color	Deep Brown/Black	Light yellow or blue

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