EN 16568:2014
(Main)Automotive fuels - Blends of Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) with diesel fuel - Determination of oxidation stability by rapidly accelerated oxidation method at 120 °C
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies a test method for the determination of the oxidation stability of fuels for diesel engines, by means of measuring the induction period of the fuel up to 20 h at 120 °C. The method is applicable to blends of FAME with petroleum-based diesel having a FAME content in the range between 2 % (V/V) and 50 % (V/V).
NOTE 1 An almost identical test method for oxidation stability at 110 °C is described in EN 15751 [1], which applies to pure FAME and diesel/FAME blends containing 2 % (V/V) of FAME at minimum. Another alternative for distillate fuels is described in EN ISO 12205 [3].
NOTE 2 The precision of this method was determined using samples with a maximum induction period of ~ 20 h. Higher induction periods are not covered by the precision statement, however, the experience from EN 15751 indicates sufficient precision up to 48 h.
NOTE 3 The presence of cetane improver can reduce the oxidation stability determined by this test method. Limited studies with 2-ethyl hexyl nitrate (EHN) indicated, however, that the stability is reduced to an extent which is within the precision range of the test method.
NOTE 4 For the purposes of this European Standard, the term “% (V/V)” is used to represent the volume fraction (φ) of a material.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 16-Dec-2014
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 19 - Petroleum products, lubricants and related products
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 22-Mar-2023
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 31-Mar-2021
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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EN 16568:2014 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Automotive fuels - Blends of Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) with diesel fuel - Determination of oxidation stability by rapidly accelerated oxidation method at 120 °C". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a test method for the determination of the oxidation stability of fuels for diesel engines, by means of measuring the induction period of the fuel up to 20 h at 120 °C. The method is applicable to blends of FAME with petroleum-based diesel having a FAME content in the range between 2 % (V/V) and 50 % (V/V). NOTE 1 An almost identical test method for oxidation stability at 110 °C is described in EN 15751 [1], which applies to pure FAME and diesel/FAME blends containing 2 % (V/V) of FAME at minimum. Another alternative for distillate fuels is described in EN ISO 12205 [3]. NOTE 2 The precision of this method was determined using samples with a maximum induction period of ~ 20 h. Higher induction periods are not covered by the precision statement, however, the experience from EN 15751 indicates sufficient precision up to 48 h. NOTE 3 The presence of cetane improver can reduce the oxidation stability determined by this test method. Limited studies with 2-ethyl hexyl nitrate (EHN) indicated, however, that the stability is reduced to an extent which is within the precision range of the test method. NOTE 4 For the purposes of this European Standard, the term “% (V/V)” is used to represent the volume fraction (φ) of a material.
This European Standard specifies a test method for the determination of the oxidation stability of fuels for diesel engines, by means of measuring the induction period of the fuel up to 20 h at 120 °C. The method is applicable to blends of FAME with petroleum-based diesel having a FAME content in the range between 2 % (V/V) and 50 % (V/V). NOTE 1 An almost identical test method for oxidation stability at 110 °C is described in EN 15751 [1], which applies to pure FAME and diesel/FAME blends containing 2 % (V/V) of FAME at minimum. Another alternative for distillate fuels is described in EN ISO 12205 [3]. NOTE 2 The precision of this method was determined using samples with a maximum induction period of ~ 20 h. Higher induction periods are not covered by the precision statement, however, the experience from EN 15751 indicates sufficient precision up to 48 h. NOTE 3 The presence of cetane improver can reduce the oxidation stability determined by this test method. Limited studies with 2-ethyl hexyl nitrate (EHN) indicated, however, that the stability is reduced to an extent which is within the precision range of the test method. NOTE 4 For the purposes of this European Standard, the term “% (V/V)” is used to represent the volume fraction (φ) of a material.
EN 16568:2014 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 75.160.20 - Liquid fuels. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 16568:2014 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 16568:2023, EN ISO 3696:1995, EN ISO 3171:1999, EN ISO 3170:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Kraftstoffe für Kraftfahrzeuge - Kraftstoff Fettsäure-Methylester (FAME) und Mischungen mit Dieselkraftstoff - Bestimmung der Oxidationsstabilität mittels beschleunigterem Oxidationsverfahren bei 120 °CCarburants automotives - Esters méthyliques d'acides gras (EMAG) et mélanges avec gazole - Détermination de la stabilité à l'oxydation accélérée rapide à 120 °CAutomotive fuels - Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) fuel and blends with diesel fuel - Determination of oxidation stability by rapidly accelerated oxidation method at 120 °C75.160.20Liquid fuelsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16568:2014SIST EN 16568:2015en,fr,de01-marec-2015SIST EN 16568:2015SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 16568
December 2014 ICS 75.160.20 English Version
Automotive fuels - Blends of Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) withdiesel fuel - Determination of oxidation stability by rapidly accelerated oxidation method at 120 °C
Carburants pour automobiles - Esters méthyliques d'acides gras (EMAG) et mélanges avec gazole - Détermination de la stabilité à l'oxydation par méthode d'oxydation plus accélérée à 120 °C
Kraftstoffe für Kraftfahrzeuge - Mischungen von Fettsäure-Methylestern (FAME) mit Dieselkraftstoff - Bestimmung der Oxidationsstabilität mittels beschleunigterem Oxidationsverfahren bei 120 °C This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 November 2014.
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Background of the method . 15 Bibliography . 16
2-ethyl hexyl nitrate (2-EHN) at 110 °C and 120 °C was performed. SIST EN 16568:2015
EN ISO 3171,
EN ISO 3696, tater for analytical laboratory use
3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 induction period time which passes between the moment when the measurement is started and the moment when the formation of oxidation products begins to increase rapidly 3.2 oxidation stability induction period determined according to the procedure specified in this European Standard, expressed in hours 4 Principle A stream of purified air is passed through the sample which has been heated to the specified, elevated temperature. Volatile compounds are formed during the oxidation process. They are passed together with the air into a measurement cell containing demineralised or distilled water, equipped with a conductivity electrode. The electrode is connected to a measuring and recording device. It indicates the end of the induction period by rapid increase of the conductivity due to the dissociation of volatile carboxylic acids produced during the oxidation process and absorbed in the water. For more details on the background of the method see Annex A. SIST EN 16568:2015
Key 1 air filter (6.1.1) 5 electrode (6.1.5) 2 gas membrane pump with flow rate control (6.1.2) 6 measuring and recording apparatus (6.1.6) 3 reaction vessel (6.1.3) 7 thyristor and contact thermometer (6.1.7) 4 measurement cell (6.1.4) 8 heating block (6.1.8) Figure 1 — Apparatus 6.1.1 Air filter, comprising a tube fitted with filter paper at the ends and filled with a molecular sieve (6.6), connected to the suction end of a pump. 6.1.2 Gas membrane pump, with an adjustable flow rate of (10 ± 1,0) l/h. 6.1.3 Reaction vessels of borosilicate glass, provided with a sealing cap. SIST EN 16568:2015
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