Industrial Press Fuel Oil Manual, 4th Edition by Paul F Schmidt

240 pages, Illustrated

Published: January, 1986

ISBN 9780831111663

Overview

This standard reference presents a broad scope of fuel oil technology. It uses both English and Metric units throughout. Features The properties of fuel oils. The possibilities and limitations of each grade. Methods which can be used to assure uniform quality and efficient combustion. Fuel oil impurities and how they affect combustion. How to diagnose and solve problems. Table of Contents Chemistry of Petroleum. Petroleum Refining Processes. Grades and Types of Fuel Oils. Gravity. Heat of Combustion. Viscosity. Water and Sediment. Carbon Residue. Ash and Salt Residue. Flash and Fire Points. Pour Point. Sulfur. Color. Fuel Oil Distillates. Preheating of Fuel Oils. Sampling Storage Tanks. Stability of Fuel Oils. Fuel Oil Treatments. Reclaimed Fuel Oils. Blending of Oils. Transportation and Storage. Troubles and Causes. Stand-by FuelOil. Diesel Fuel Oils. Index.