BS 2869:2006

This British Standard specifies 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.

How does the new edition differ from the old one?

The principal differences between BS 2869:1998 and the new edition BS 2869:2006 are as follows:

• The maximum sulfur content of the residual fuel grades has been reduced to 1%
• An alternative method for the determination of a derived cetane number is introduced
• The test method for water content of classes A2 and D has changed
• The test method for the determination of distillation characteristics has been revised for both the middle distillate and the kerosine grades
• The test method for the sulfur content of class C1 kerosine is changed
• The test method for the water content of classes E, F, G and H is confirmed
• Changes are introduced to the method for determination of sediment for classes A2 and D, and a new specification level introduced
• In response to concerns of users, minimum values for kinematic viscosity are explicitly specified for the residual fuel grades
• A lubricity requirement is introduced for low sulfur (500 mg/kg maximum) automotive gas oils
• The inclusion of up to 5 % (V/V) of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) conforming to the appropriate British Standard is permitted.

This British Standard does not preclude lawful use of one class of fuel in an application designed for use with a fuel of another class. However it is strongly recommended that only class C1 burner fuel is used in flueless domestic appliances, and it is advised that tests or consultation with the equipment manufacturer is carried out if fuel is to be used for a purpose other than that for which it is classified in this British Standard.

BS 2869:2006 replaces BS 2869:1998 which is now withdrawn.

ISBN 0 580 47928 5