Scania OC16 - Quality requirements for fuel; Methane amount and calorific value per power level

Quality requirements for fuel
OPM 320 en-GB 64
© Scania CV AB 2019, Sweden
Quality requirements for
fuel
IMPORTANT!
The operator is responsible for using the correct
type of gas to ensure that local laws are complied
with.
Methane amount and calorific
value per power level
The lowest permitted methane number and calo-
rific value varies depending on engine power, ac-
cording to the table below.
The methane number is calculated according to
the MWN method in EN 16726:2015. Use the
calculator on the Euromot website.
The calorific value is calculated according to
standard ISO 6976. Use Natural gas calorific
value calculator on the Unitrove website. This
calculator can also be used for biogas.
Engine power Power class Type of fuel Lowest methane
number
Lowest calorific val-
ue
1,500/1,800 rpm
(MJ/m
3
)
1
1. Lower calorific value at the reference state of 15°C (59°F) and 101.325 kPa.
333/372 kW PRP Natural gas 70 23.5
372/411 kW PRP Natural gas 72 24.5
407/426 kW PRP Natural gas 75 26.5
360/360 kW PRP Pure biogas 70 21.5
330/350 kW COP Natural gas 70 23.5
320/320 COP Pure biogas 70 21.5