Dieselöljyä

Dieselöljyä, commonly known as diesel fuel, is a distillate fuel oil derived from petroleum. It is primarily used as a fuel for diesel engines, which are internal combustion engines that operate on the principle of compression ignition. This means that the fuel ignites spontaneously when it is injected into the hot compressed air within the cylinder, without the need for a spark plug.

The production of diesel oil involves refining crude oil through fractional distillation. Different fractions of crude oil boil at different temperatures, and the fraction that boils within a specific range is collected and processed to become diesel fuel. The exact composition can vary, but it typically consists of hydrocarbons with carbon chains ranging from about C12 to C20.

Diesel fuel is characterized by its cetane number, which is a measure of its ignition quality. A higher cetane number indicates a shorter ignition delay and smoother combustion. Other important properties include viscosity, density, and sulfur content. Modern diesel fuels often have low sulfur content to reduce harmful emissions.

Diesel engines and their fuel are widely used in transportation, including trucks, buses, trains, and some cars, as well as in many industrial and agricultural applications like generators and heavy machinery. The efficiency of diesel engines and the energy density of diesel fuel contribute to its popularity in these sectors. However, concerns regarding nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter emissions have led to stricter regulations and the development of cleaner diesel technologies.