All about diesel
Patented in 1892 by German engineer Rudolf Diesel, diesel is a heavy, viscous fuel that is a fractional distillate of crude oil. It is generally available as either Petro diesel, synthetic diesel and biodiesel.
How is diesel made?
The diesel we use to fuel our fleets, ships and machinery is created from crude oil. Crude oil is the base for diesel, petrol or gasoline as it is otherwise known. Diesel fuel is made from crude petroleum refined through a distillation process with small amounts of sulphur, nitrogen, and oxygen present in the fuel. Diesel is a readily available fuel, manufactured by multiple key industry players. Across diesel there are not that many noticeable differences in type and brand. So often diesel brands distinguish themselves through fuel additions that create premium diesel for better engine performance.
Whilst there are numerous different performance additives for diesel, the most valued are detergent or dispersants that ensure engine deposits are minimised, to maintain engine health.
Diesel vs petrol
- Both diesel and petrol are distilled from crude oil, with diesel oil being manufactured from less fractions of crude oil ensuring it is less volatile and flammable than petrol.
- Diesel fuel releases more energy on combustion than petrol
- Diesel produces better fuel economy than petrol engines.
- Price of diesel is generally less expensive as there are fewer refining steps.
- Diesel emits more CO2 per unit than petrol and produces greater quantities of air pollutants.
Future of diesel
Globally there is an effort to reduce the sulphur content within diesel, with the heavier grades of diesel fuel used for off-road vehicles, ships, boats, and stationary engines containing the largest sulphur content. Recently the focus has been in reducing the sulphur content in diesel with the strictest regulations applying to high-speed engines.
There are also changes to diesel technology with emphasis placed on lower emissions, improving carbon emissions through biofuels and increasing use of hybridisation.
Which industries use diesel?
Diesel is relied on by engines globally, powering different forms of transport on land and sea. Diesel is a versatile fuel type, with use across a variety of industries. It is used in the agriculture industry to fuel tractors and plowers, within mining for excavation equipment, for oil fracking and drill equipment, within construction, and for refuelling fleet services in the transport industry.
How Durotank can Help
Here at Durotank we offer fuel tanks and trailers optimised for the safe and efficient storage of diesel and other fuel types. Durotank manufacture 100% Australian made fuel tanks for mobile or stationary fuel storage. Our range of fuel tanks and diesel trailers provide sturdy, reliable fuel storage solutions popular across agriculture, transportation, council, construction and the mining industry. Fully customisable to meet your fuel storage needs, tanks and trailers are available from 250L to 100,000L sizes. Get in touch with our friendly team for further information on 1300 829 802.
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Here in the hire field we need tough, reliable equipment that we and our customers can depend on. That’s why for our fuel storage needs we use the Australian
made Durotank.
