EN 15376:2014
(Main)Automotive fuels - Ethanol as a blending component for petrol - Requirements and test methods
Automotive fuels - Ethanol as a blending component for petrol - Requirements and test methods
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for marketed and delivered ethanol to be used as an extender for automotive fuel for petrol engine vehicles in accordance with the requirements of EN 228 [5]. It is applicable to ethanol used for blending at all levels up to and including 85 % (V/V).
NOTE For the purposes of this document, the term “% (m/m)” and “% (V/V)” are used to represent the mass fraction, µ, and the volume fraction, φ, respectively.
Kraftstoffe für Kraftfahrzeuge - Ethanol zur Verwendung als Blendkomponente in Ottokraftstoff - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für angeliefertes bzw. vermarktetes Ethanol fest, das als Streckmittel für Kraftstoffe zum Einsatz in Kraftfahrzeugen mit Ottomotor, in Übereinstimmung mit den Anforderungen von EN 228 [5], Verwendung findet. Die Norm ist für Ethanol für den gesamten Blendbereich bis hin zu und einschließlich 85 % (V/V) Ethanol anwendbar.
ANMERKUNG Für die Zwecke dieses Dokuments wird zur Angabe des Massenanteils einer Substanz μ der Ausdruck „% (m/m)“ und für den Volumenanteil einer Substanz, φ, der Ausdruck „% (V/V)“ verwendet.
Carburants pour automobiles - Ethanol comme base de mélange à l'essence - Exigences et méthodes d'essais
La présente Norme européenne prescrit des exigences et des méthodes d’essais pour l’éthanol mis sur le marché et livré pour être utilisé comme composant du carburant automobile pour véhicules à moteur à essence conformément aux exigences de l'EN 228 [5]. Elle est applicable à l’éthanol utilisé dans les mélanges pouvant être incorporé jusqu’à hauteur de 85 % (V/V) compris.
NOTE Dans le cadre de ce document, les expressions "% (m/m)" et "% (V/V)" sont utilisées pour désigner respectivement les fractions massiques,µ, et les fractions volumiques, φ.
Goriva za motorna vozila - Etanol kot komponenta za dodajanje motornemu bencinu - Zahteve in preskusne metode
Določa zahteve in preskusne metode za tržen in dostavljen etanol, ki se uporablja kot dodatek za gorivo v vozilih z bencinskim motorjem v skladu z zahtevami standarda EN 228. Uporablja se za etanol, ki se uporablja za dodajanje na vseh stopnjah, vključno z do 85 % (V/V).
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 14-Oct-2014
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Apr-2015
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 19 - Petroleum products, lubricants and related products
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 19/WG 21 - Specification for unleaded petrol
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Dec-2025
- Completion Date
- 02-Dec-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Oct-2014
Overview
EN 15376:2014 - Automotive fuels: Ethanol as a blending component for petrol - Requirements and test methods (CEN) defines quality, sampling and analytical test methods for ethanol marketed and delivered to be blended into petrol. The standard applies to ethanol used at all blending levels up to and including 85 % (V/V) (e.g., ethanol blending and E85 applications) and is intended to be referenced by EN 228 for finished petrol specifications.
Key Topics
- Scope and sampling
- Sampling in accordance with EN ISO 3170 or applicable national rules; attention to container compatibility for sensitive analyses.
- Composition and limits (undenatured ethanol before denaturing - selected parameters from Table 1)
- Ethanol + higher saturated alcohols: minimum 98.7 % (m/m)
- Higher saturated (C3–C5) alcohols: max 2.0 % (m/m)
- Methanol: max 1.0 % (m/m)
- Water: max 0.300 % (m/m) (see dispute method)
- Total acidity (as acetic acid): max 0.007 % (m/m)
- Electrical conductivity: max 2.5 µS/cm (measured prior to additivation)
- Appearance: clear and colourless
- Inorganic chloride: max 1.5 mg/kg; sulfate: max 3.0 mg/kg
- Copper: max 0.100 mg/kg; phosphorus: max 0.15 mg/l
- Involatile material: max 10 mg/100 ml; sulfur: max 10 mg/kg
- Denaturing and additives
- Denaturants are permitted when required by customs; recommended non-harmful denaturants include petrol conforming to EN 228, ETBE, MTBE, TBA, isobutanol and isopropanol (some may be used in combination).
- Anti-corrosion additives are recommended where appropriate and must be compatible with finished petrol.
- Climate considerations
- Suppliers must guard against water segregation under local climatic and distribution conditions.
- Precision and dispute resolution
- Test method precision statements per EN ISO 4259; specific dispute methods: EN 15489 (water), EN 15837 (copper/sulfur), EN 15487 (phosphorus).
Applications
- Quality specification and acceptance criteria for ethanol producers, fuel blenders, distributors and retailers supplying ethanol for petrol blending (including high-blend fuels such as E85).
- Reference for testing laboratories performing mandated analyses and for regulatory bodies enforcing fuel quality.
- Basis for procurement specs and supplier contracts ensuring compatibility with EN 228 finished-fuel requirements.
Related Standards
- EN 228 (Unleaded petrol - requirements and test methods)
- Test-method standards referenced in EN 15376: EN 15485, EN 15486, EN 15487, EN 15488, EN 15489, EN 15492, EN 15691, EN 15692, EN 15721, EN 15769, EN 15837, EN 15938, and EN ISO 3170 / EN ISO 4259.
Keywords: EN 15376:2014, ethanol blending, automotive fuels, E85, ethanol test methods, fuel quality, EN 228.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 15376:2014 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Automotive fuels - Ethanol as a blending component for petrol - Requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for marketed and delivered ethanol to be used as an extender for automotive fuel for petrol engine vehicles in accordance with the requirements of EN 228 [5]. It is applicable to ethanol used for blending at all levels up to and including 85 % (V/V). NOTE For the purposes of this document, the term “% (m/m)” and “% (V/V)” are used to represent the mass fraction, µ, and the volume fraction, φ, respectively.
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for marketed and delivered ethanol to be used as an extender for automotive fuel for petrol engine vehicles in accordance with the requirements of EN 228 [5]. It is applicable to ethanol used for blending at all levels up to and including 85 % (V/V). NOTE For the purposes of this document, the term “% (m/m)” and “% (V/V)” are used to represent the mass fraction, µ, and the volume fraction, φ, respectively.
EN 15376:2014 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.080.60 - Alcohols. Ethers; 75.160.20 - Liquid fuels. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 15376:2014 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 15376:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 15376:2014 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 98/70/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/344. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Goriva za motorna vozila - Etanol kot komponenta za dodajanje motornemu bencinu - Zahteve in preskusne metodeKraftstoffe für Kraftfahrzeuge - Ethanol zur Verwendung als Blendkomponente in Ottokraftstoff - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenCarburants pour automobiles - Ethanol comme constituant d'essence - Exigences et méthodes d'essaisAutomotive fuels - Ethanol as a blending component for petrol - Requirements and test methods75.160.20Liquid fuels71.080.60Alkoholi. EtriAlcohols. EthersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15376:2014SIST EN 15376:2014en,de01-december-2014SIST EN 15376:2014SLOVENSKI
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EN 15376
October 2014 ICS 71.080.60; 75.160.20 Supersedes EN 15376:2011English Version
Automotive fuels - Ethanol as a blending component for petrol - Requirements and test methods
Carburants pour automobiles - Ethanol comme base de mélange à l'essence - Exigences et méthodes d'essais
Kraftstoffe für Kraftfahrzeuge - Ethanol zur Verwendung als Blendkomponente in Ottokraftstoff - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 6 September 2014.
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