About GRIESEL:
Griesel is a bio degradable INDUSTRIES fuel use for HEAT generation.
It is produced through a process in which organically derived oils are combined with alcohol in the presence of catalyst to form the corresponding Easter.
Griesel can be made from soya oil, cooked vegetable oil, animal oils, palm oil, rape seed, etc.
It forms an environmental friendly, cost effective renewable source of energy and is an alternative form of fuel as compared to petroleum fuel LDO.
Other benefits of Griesel are Low emission of environmental unfriendly material, higher flash point, clean burning, no engine modification, increase engine life, biodegradable and non-toxic, and easy to handle and store,
Physical Properties of GRIESEL:
TEST |
SPECIFICATION |
Fuel Composition |
C12 - C22 |
Kinematics viscosity at 40°C |
4-14 mm2/sec |
Specific Gravity |
0.88-0,89 |
Phosphorus content |
0.001 max. % Mass |
Water and sediment |
0.050% by vol., rnax. |
Sulphur wt % |
0.000 to 0.0024 almost nil |
Acid number -- mg KOH/g |
0.80 max. |
Flash point (closed cup) |
130°C min. (150°C average) |
Boiling Point |
182 - 338°C |
Flash Point |
100 -170°C |
Pour Point |
-5 to 10°C |
Cetane Number |
48 to 65 |
Distillation |
90% @ 360°C |
Total glycerine
(free glycerine and unconverted glycerides combined) |
0.240% by mass, max |
Superior Nature of Griesel:
- Superior Blending fuel: Griesel is a superior blending fuel. It can be used neat or in blended form in any ration with petroleum diesel/LOO from 5% (B5) to 20% (B20) without any COMBUSTION modification. For higher blend fuels minor engine modifications such as change of seals and gaskets are required.
- Higher Lubricity: The use of Griesel improves the lubricity of the fuels thereby reducing engine wear and tear thus prolonging engine life and improving engine performance.
- Higher Flash Point: Flash point of Griesel is >1250C compared to flash point of petrodiesel which is 80°C. Therefore it is safer to store handle land transport Griesel compared to Petrodiesel. It is obvious that flash point of the blends of Griesel and petrodiesel Improves with the percentage of Griesel increase in Petrodiesel.
- Non Hazardous, Non Toxic: Smell of Griesel pleasant compared to that of petrodiesel. Also exhaust emissions from use are not irritating to eyes. Griesel is non Hazardous and non toxic.
- Higher Cetane No: Cetane no. of Griesel is higher (51 To 62) as compared to Cetane No. of petrodiesel (44-49).
Environmental Benefits:
Griesel offers superior environmental benefits than conventional petroleum LDO
- Lower Particulate Matter (PM): Studies have indicated PIVI emissions from Griesel are estimated to be 30% lower than over all PIVI emission from LDO.
- Lower Hydrocarbons: The total hydrocarbons exhaust emissions of Griesel are 93% lower than LDO.
- Reductions in Sulphur Dioxide (SO2): The exhaust emission of sulphur dioxides are essentially eliminated with use of Griesel.
- Lower Carbon Monoxide: The exhaust emissions of carbon monoxide (a poisonous gas) from Griesel are 50% lower than carbon monoxide emissions from LDO.
- Reduction in Carbon dioxide: Due to closed carbon cycle Griesel use reduces CO2 emissions by 78% as compared to petroleum LDO.
Summary of benefits GRIESEL as compared to Petroleum LDO:
Table below gives the environmental benefits of Griesel:
|
BIO LDO GRADE |
BL100 |
1. |
Particular Matter |
-30% |
2. |
Total unburnt hydrocarbons |
- 93% |
3. |
Sulfur dioxides / Sulfates |
-100% |
4. |
Carbon Monoxides |
-50% |
5. |
Carbon dioxides (Life Cycle emission) |
-78% |
6. |
Ozone potential of Hydrocarbon emission |
-50% |
Other Benefits of Griesel compared to petro diesel are summarized below:
PROPERTY |
Griesel |
PETROLEUM LDO |
Cetane No: |
51-62 |
44-49 |
Biodegradability |
Degrades readily |
Poor degradability |
Toxicity |
Essentially non-toxic |
Toxic |
Hazardous |
Shipped as Non Hazardous/Non flammable material |
Shipped as Hazardous Material. |
Flash Point |
> 125o C |
80 o C |
Aromatic Compounds |
No aromatic compound |
18 to 22% |
Sulphur |
None |
0.05-0.09% |
USES OF GRIESEL :
Due to its economic benefits and versatility Griesel is being widely used across various industries
- Fuel Performance: Griesel most noted attribute highlighted by consumers is the similar operating performance to conventional LDO fuel. Griesel has a very similar energy value per gallon as LDOI, so there is no need to compromise performance when using this alternative fuel.
- Biodegradability: Griesel has desirable degradation attributes, which make it the fuel of choice for environmentally conscious users.
- Flash Point: Griesel and even petroleum LDO that has been blended with Griesel is safer to store, handle and use than conventional fuel. Not only does this make gas stations and their associated delivery trucks much safer, but a vehicle fuelled with Griesel is also much safer as it will not explode if involved in an accident.
- Lubricity: Griesel is a excellent lubricity additive
- Emissions Reductions
- Griesel reduces the classic "knocking" noise.
INDUSTRIAL Application:
- Griesel is an obvious candidate for use in marine applications. Independent tests have found that pure Griesel is non-toxic, readily biodegradable and essentially free of sulphur and aromatics.
- Griesel is easier on humans, too. Vessel operators report a noticeable change in exhaust odour. The reduction in smell and change of odour are more palatable with INDUSTRY workers. In fact, it's been compared to the smell of French fries. Griesel users also report having no eye irritation.
- Griesel offers more environmental benefits. For research vessels and consumers using commercial vessels, Griesel offers a more environmentally-friendly alternative to regular LDO. Because it is non-toxic and biodegradable, consumers and researchers may pressure owners for Griesel use, especially in sensitive or protected waterway areas.
- Griesel can work in several industrial factions.
- Because Griesel can replace or blend with petroleum LDO with little or no engine modifications, it is a viable alternative to several categories of the industry, including: which consume about 95 million gallons of LOO fuel annually.
Farm Application :
Griesel use benefits farmers. Farmers recognize that Griesel is a high-quality product to use in their farm equipment. Plus it is a cleaner-burning fuel that is friendlier to the user and the environment.
Mining industry:
- Griesel is safer to use than petroleum diesel in underground mining applications. The flash point for Griesel in its pure form is a minimum of 260 degrees versus about 125 degrees Fahrenheit for regular petroleum diesel. Although fires are not a frequent occurrence in mines, they can be devastating. Griesel can help eliminate that concern.
- Griesel exhaust is less offensive. The use of Griesel results in a noticeable, less offensive change in exhaust odour, which can be a real benefit in confined spaces. In fact, equipment operators have compared it to the smell of French fries. Users also report having no eye irritation. Since Griesel is oxygenated, diesel engines have more complete combustion than petroleum.
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