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Quality requirements for fuel
Biodiesel (FAME)
Use of biodiesel
For engines with SCR systems, a maximum of
10% mixture of biodiesel should be used.
Scania uses the term biodiesel to refer to a re-
newable diesel made from greases or oils and
methanol. The biodiesel should conform to the
requirements of European standard EN 14214 or
Brazilian standard ANP-45. For biodiesel in ac-
cordance with EN 14214 or ANP-45, the generic
term FAME is frequently used.
Normal diesel in accordance with EN 590 can
contain up to 7% biodiesel from the diesel sup-
plier. There are grades of diesel that comply with
EN 590 but contain a higher mixture of biodies-
el.
Scania approves up to a 10% mixture of biodies-
el for all engines.
Storage of biodiesel
Biodiesel must not be stored for more than 6
months.
Biodiesel has a maximum storage life of
6 months from the date of production to the ex-
piry date. Biodiesel is affected by light, temper-
ature, water, etc. during storage, which affects
the characteristics and durability of the biodiesel.
Biodiesel also has lower stability against oxida-
tion than diesel. This can result in a thickening of
the biodiesel and blocking of parts of the fuel
system, e.g. the fuel filter. Bacterial growth can
occur when biodiesel is stored in a tank in unfa-
vourable conditions. Avoid storage in barrels or
auxiliary tanks, except when fuel turnover rates
are high. Check tank cleanliness whenever refu-
elling takes place.
If the engine has been refuelled with biodiesel,
and is stationary for a long period, condensation
water can form in the fuel tank resulting in bac-
terial growth.
See also the section Preservative fuel
.
Renewable diesel (HVO)
HVO is a synthetic diesel which is manufactured
through the hydrogenation of plants and animal
fats. To the user, HVO is reminiscent of diesel in
accordance with EN590, apart from HVO having
a somewhat lower density.
Scania approves the use of up to 100% HVO for
all engines in accordance with the European
standard EN 15940.
Gas-to-liquids (GTL)
GTL is a synthetic fuel that is often refined from
natural gas. To the user, GTL is reminiscent of
diesel in accordance with EN590, apart from
GTL having a somewhat lower density and less
odour.
Scania approves the use of up to 100% GTL in
accordance with the European standard EN
15940.
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