Fuel oil is a general term for liquid petroleum products burned to generate heat or power. It is primarily a mixture of heavier, longer-chain hydrocarbons produced during the distillation of crude oil.
Composition: Primarily consists of heavy hydrocarbons, such as alkanes, cycloalkanes, and aromatics.
Viscosity: Varies widely, requiring preheating for high-viscosity residual oils.
Sulphur content: Can be high, although regulations, such as those in Emission Control Areas for marine vessels, are leading to lower-sulphur variants.
Types: Ranges from light distillate oils (No. 1, No. 2) to heavy residual oils (No. 5, No. 6, or Bunker C), with classifications based on properties like boiling range and viscosity.
Uses:
Marine industry: Heavy fuel oil powers large ships and vessels.
Power generation: Used in power plants and factories to run large machinery and produce electricity.
Industrial and domestic heating: Light fuel oils are used for heating homes and commercial buildings.
Uses:
Marine industry: Heavy fuel oil powers large ships and vessels.
Power generation: Used in power plants and factories to run large machinery and produce electricity.
Industrial and domestic heating: Light fuel oils are used for heating homes and commercial buildings.
