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Enertech Labs Newsletter #1
March 2006
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Enertech Labs, Inc.
Fuels and Fuel Products Update
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March 21, 2006
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In This Issue
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Dear William,
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Welcome to the first edition of the Enertech Labs, Inc. Fuels
and Products update Newsletter. This monthly newsletter will
include the latest information available on the changes in diesel
fuels, biodiesel fuels, gasoline's, oils, coolants, additives,
supplements, cleaners, waxes, polishes, degreasers, service
chemicals, aerosols, and more. We welcome feedback and suggestions
for future newsletters. Our intent is to be an informational
clearinghouse. We will do our very best to provide accurate,
clear, and concise information to you, our readers. |
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Ultra-Low Sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel is a specially refined
diesel fuel that has dramatically lower sulfur content than the
current Low Sulfur diesel (LSD) on- highway diesel and can be
used in most diesel engines just like the current on-highway Low
Sulfur Diesel fuels.
Today, the sulfur content of regular diesel has a maximum of 500
parts per million of sulfur with the average being in the
350-420 ppm. The sulfur content of the ULSD currently available
ranges from 15 to 30 parts per million. After June 1, 2006 by
EPA regulation ULSD must be 15 ppm or less.
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Lubricity - This describes the ability of a fluid to reduce the
friction between surfaces that are under load. This ability reduces
the damage that can be caused by friction.
Sulfur is an Extreme Pressure (EP) Lubricant and provides a
significant portion of the Lubricity found in the current High
Sulfur and Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels. Lubricity is an important
consideration when using low sulfur fuels. Lubricity can be replaced
or enhanced with additives, but these additives must be compatible
with the fuel and with any additives already found in the fuel.
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The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has suggested potential
impacts from the much- anticipated switch to ethanol from MTBE by
major gasoline producers before the driving season in 2006. This
rapid change-over, which is in-line with the state bans due to water
contamination concerns, could result in supply dislocations and
price volatility.
MTBE - methyl tertiary-butyl ether is a fuel additive used by many
refiners in gasoline as an anti-knock compound and to raise the
oxygen content to meet a now cancelled EPA requirement. This
additive has been found to cause numerous health problems and is a
suspected carcinogen. It has been accumulating in ground water
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Over the past year or so, many auto dealers and service shops have
noticed that they are having many more customer complaints about so
called “drivability issues” including hard starting, engine knock,
hesitation, stalling, rough idle, poor fuel economy, and even
misfiring.
Most of these problems are related to the buildup of varnish
deposits in the fuel injectors and throttle body and carbon deposits
on the intake valves and in the combustion chamber. This buildup is
directly related to the very significant reduction in the use of
detergent-dispersants...
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Thank you for your interest in the Enertech Lab
line of products. We hope you find these newsletters informative and
valuable. Please forward this newsletter to anyone who might be
interested.
Sincerely, William Richards
William Richards
Enertech Labs, Inc.
phone:
800-759-2080
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