Fuel oils

These standards specify requirements for different types of fuels in their different uses.

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BS 2869:2006
Fuel oils for agricultural, domestic and industrial engines and boilers. Specification


BS 2869:2006specifies requirements for eight classes of petroleum fuels for engines and boilers used in agricultural, domestic and industrial applications. It includes middle distillate fuels, kerosine fuels and residual fuels.

Sampling, composition, characteristics, test methods and marking and labelling for fuels are covered. Several of the test methods referred to have been updated in this revision.
In addition there are three informative annexes covering the following areas:

  • applications for which particular fuels can be used
  • storage and handling of fuels
  • further information on the properties of fuels.

  

standard coverBS EN ISO 12156-1:2006
Diesel fuel. Assessment of lubricity using the high-frequency reciprocating rig (HFRR). Test method
standard coverBS 2869:2006
Fuel oils for agricultural, domestic and industrial engines and boilers. Specification

standard coverBS 7800:2006
Automotive fuel. High octane (super) unleaded petrol. Specification

standard coverBS ISO 8216-1:2005
Petroleum products. Fuels (class F). Classification Categories of marine fuels
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