FUEL OIL
Heavy Fuel Oil for Bunkering
Fuel Oil for Bunkering
Fuel oil for bunkering is a type of marine fuel that is used to power ships. It is typically a heavy, viscous oil that is refined from crude oil and is composed of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons. Bunkering fuel oil is also called marine diesel oil (MDO) or marine fuel oil (MFO). It is typically used in ships’ main engines and auxiliary engines.
In recent years, there has been a growing focus on reducing the sulfur content in bunkering fuel oil. In October 2016, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) established a global sulfur limit of 0.50% for marine fuels, which went into effect on January 1, 2020. This change has led to the development of new types of low-sulfur marine fuels, such as marine gasoil, which is a distillate fuel that has a lower sulfur content than traditional bunkering fuel oil.
Another alternative is using high sulfur content bunkers, but installing scrubbers on board which reduce sulfur emissions corresponding to 0.5%. These scrubbers are devices that remove sulfur and other pollutants from the exhaust gases emitted by ships.
Fuel Oil BTZ Max 1%
Fuel Oil BTZ Max 1% is a type of heavy fuel oil that is used in stationary combustion systems for the production of steam and electricity. It is a high viscosity hydrocarbon blend that is composed of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons. The viscosity of Fuel Oil BTZ Max 1% at 50°C is greater than 12°Engler and it has a sulfur content of no more than 1% by weight.
It is compliant with customs regulations, UNI 6579:09 as a CLASS 10 fuel oil, and Legislative Decree 152/06. This means that it meets the technical standards and regulations set by relevant authorities in terms of composition, quality and safety.
One of the key characteristics of Fuel Oil BTZ Max 1% is its high viscosity, which is a measure of how thick or thin the oil is. High viscosity fuels like Fuel Oil BTZ Max 1% are typically used in applications where the fuel needs to be atomized in order to burn efficiently. This is typically the case in large industrial boilers and power plants, where the fuel is used to generate steam and electricity.
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