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Standard Test Method for
Calculated Cetane Index by Four Variable Equation’
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1.1 The calculated Cetane Index by Four Variable Equa-
tion provides a means for estimating the ASTM cetane
‘numberof dislate fuels from density and recovery temper
ature measurements. The value computed from the equation.
{is termed the Calculated Cetane Index by Four Variable
Equation?
1.2 The Calculated Cetane Index by Four Variable Equa-
tion is not an optional method for expressing ASTM cetane
number. I i a supplementary tool for estimating octane
‘number when used with due regard for it limitations.
T'3,The tex method “Calculated Cetane Index by Four
Variable Equstion” is particularly applicable to Grade I-D
and Grade 2-D diesel fuel eils containing staightrun and
racked stocks, and blends ofthe two. Ica also be used for
‘heavier Fuels with 90 % recovery points les than 382°C and.
{or fuels containing nompetroleum derivatives from tar
sands and ol shal.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user ofthis standard to establish appro-
rate safety and heath practices and determine the applica.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2, Referenced Documents
2.4 ASTM Standards:
186 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Product
D613 Test Method for Cetane Number of Diese! Fuel Oil
1D 1298 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Spe-
cific Gravity), or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and
Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method?
1D4082 Test Method for Density and Relative Density of
Liquids by Digital Density Meter?
3. Summary of Test Method
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the ASTM cetane number and the density and 10 %, $0 %,
‘and 90 % recovery temperatures of the fuel. The relationship
is given by the following equation:
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10.0525 ~ (042048) [Fy]
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“Method D 86 and corrected to standard barometic
pressure,
Thow = Tio ~ 215,
Typ" = 50°% recovery temperature, °C, determined by Test
‘Method 86 and corrected to standard barometnc
ressute,
Troy ® Te = 260,
Tyo’ = 90°% recovery temperature, °C, determined by Test
Method D 86 and corrected to standard barometric
pressure,
Tagy = Tyo ~ 3i0-
"Bb The“empicical equation for the Calculated Cetane
Index by Four Variable Equation was derived using. a
generalized least squares fiting technique which accounted
for measurernent errors in the independent variables (ue
Droperties) as well as in the dependent variable (cotene
‘number by Test Method D 613). The data base consisted of
1229 fuels including, commercial diesel fuels, finery
blending components and non-petcoleum fuels derived fom
tar sands, shale, and coal. The analysis also accounted for
bias amongst the individul sets of data comprising the data
base,
4. Significance and Use
4.1, The Calculated Cetane Index by Four Variable Equa-
tion is useful for estimating ASTM cetane number when atest,
engine is not availabe for determining this property directly
Iimay be conveniently employed for estimating. cetane
number when the quantity of sample available is 100 small
for an engine rating. In cases where the ASTM cetane number
