LIGHT DIESEL OIL
Light Diesel Oil (LDO) is a refined petroleum product, a type of diesel fuel used for various industrial, commercial, and agricultural applications. Here’s a detailed overview:
Definition: LDO is a middle distillate fuel oil, lighter than Heavy Diesel Oil (HDO) but heavier than petrol.
| Category | Property / Item | Value / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Characteristics | Density | 0.85-0.90 g/cm³ |
| Viscosity | 2.5-5.5 mm²/s (at 40°C) | |
| Sulphur content | 0.05-0.5% (max) | |
| Flash point | 55-66°C | |
| Cetane number | 45-55 | |
| Uses | Industrial Applications | Generators, boilers, furnaces |
| Aluminium Extrusion Industries | Used for furnaces | |
| Galvanising Industries | Used for heating | |
| Forging and Casting | Used for heating | |
| Benefits | Environmental Impact | Cleaner burning, reduced emissions |
| Logistics | Easy to store and handle | |
| Usability | Good cold-weather performance | |
| Comparison with Other Diesel Types | Heavy Diesel Oil (HDO) | Thicker, higher sulphur content |
| Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) | Lower sulphur content (<15 ppm) | |
| Bio-Diesel | Blended with renewable fuels | |
| Availability | Global Reach | Widely available in various regions, including Asia, Europe, and Africa. |
| Specifications | ASTM D975 | USA Standard |
| EN 590 | European Standard | |
| IS 1460 | Indian Standard |