BA series pumps
Pump unit with diesel drive 1401
8.40
original forms, these oils are not suitable for use as a fuel in compression engines. Alternate base
stocks for biodiesel may include animal tallow, waste cooking oils, or a variety of other feedstocks. In
order to use any of the products that are listed as fuel, the oil must be esterified.
NOTICE
Engines that are manufactured by Perkins are certified by use of the prescribed Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and European Certification fuels. Perkins does not certify engines on any
other fuel. The user of the engine has the responsibility of using the correct fuel that is recommended
by the manufacturer and allowed by the EPA and other appropriate regulatory agencies.
Recommendation for the use of biodiesel
The neat biodiesel must conform to “EN14214” or “ASTM D675” regulations. A maximum of 10%
mixture of biodiesel can be used in mineral diesel fuel. The mineral diesel fuel must conform to
“EN590”, “ASTM D975” or “BS2869 Grade A2” regulations.
In North America, biodiesel and mixtures of biodiesel must be purchased from the BQ9000 authorized
manufacturers and BQ9000 certified distributors.
In other areas of the world, the use of biodiesel that is authorized and certified by an appropriate
biodiesel quality body is required.
NOTICE
When biodiesel, or any blend of biodiesel is used, the user has the responsibility for obtaining the
proper local exemptions, regional exemptions, and/or national exemptions that are required for the use
of biodiesel in any Perkins engine that is regulated by emissions standards. Biodiesel that meets
“EN14214” is acceptable. The biodiesel must be blended with an acceptable distillate diesel fuel at the
maximum stated percentages. However, the following operational recommendations must be followed:
• The oil change interval can be affected by the use of biodiesel. Use Services Oil Analysis in order
to monitor the condition of the engine oil. Use Services Oil Analysis also in order to determine the
oil change interval that is optimum.
• Confirm that biodiesel is acceptable for use with the manufacturer of the fuel filters.
• In a comparison of distillate fuels to biodiesel, biodiesel provides less energy per gallon by 5% to
7%. Do NOT change the engine rating in order to compensate for the power loss. This will help
avoid engine problems when the engine is converted back to 100 percent distillate diesel fuel.
• The compatibility of the elastomers with biodiesel is being monitored. The condition of seals and
hoses should be monitored regularly.
• Biodiesel may pose low ambient temperature problems for both storage and operation. At low
ambient temperatures, fuel may need to be stored in a heated building or a heated storage tank.
The fuel system may require heated fuel lines, filters, and tanks. Filters may plug and fuel in the
tank may solidify at low ambient temperatures if precautions are not taken. Consult your biodiesel
supplier for assistance in the blending and attainment of the proper cloud point for the fuel.
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