Diesel and domestic heating fuels - Determination of cold filter plugging point - Stepwise cooling bath method

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the cold filter plugging point (CFPP) of diesel and domestic heating fuels (see 3.1) using automated test equipment. Manual test equipment may be used, but for referee purposes only automated test equipment is allowed.
This European Standard is applicable to fatty-acid methyl esters (FAME) and to distillate fuels as well as paraffinic diesel fuels, including those containing FAME, flow-improvers or other additives, intended for use in diesel engines and domestic heating installations.
The results obtained from the method specified in this European Standard are suitable for estimating the lowest temperature at which a fuel will give trouble-free flow in the fuel system.
NOTE   In the case of diesel fuels the results are usually close to the temperature of failure in service except when the fuel system contains, for example, a paper filter installed in a location exposed to the weather or if the filter plugging temperature is more than 12 °C below the cloud point of the fuel. Domestic heating installations are usually less critical and often operate satisfactorily at temperatures somewhat lower than those indicated by the test results.
The difference in results obtained from the sample "as received" and after heat treatment at 45°C for 30 min may be used to investigate complaints of unsatisfactory performance under low temperature conditions.
WARNING - The use of this standard may involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Dieselkraftstoffe und Haushaltsheizöle - Bestimmung des Temperaturgrenzwertes der Filtrierbarkeit - Verfahren mit einem stufenweise arbeitenden Kühlbad

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Temperaturgrenzwertes der Filtrier-barkeit (CFPP) von Dieselkraftstoffen und Haushaltsheizölen (siehe 3.1) unter Verwendung von automati-siertem Prüfgerät fest. Manuell zu betreibende Prüfgeräte dürfen eingesetzt werden, für den Streitfall ist jedoch nur die Prüfung mit automatisiertem Prüfgerät zulässig.
Diese Europäische Norm ist anwendbar auf Fettsäuremethylester (FAME) und Destillat-Brennstoffe sowie auf paraffinische Dieselkraftstoffe, die für den Gebrauch in Dieselmotoren und Haushalt-Heizungsanlagen bestimmt sind, einschließlich auf solche, die FAME, Fließverbesserer oder andere Zusätze enthalten.
Die durch das in dieser Europäischen Norm festgelegte Verfahren erzielten Ergebnisse eignen sich zur Schätzung der niedrigsten Temperatur, bei der ein Brennstoff störungsfrei im Brennstoffsystem fließen kann.
ANMERKUNG   Bei Dieselkraftstoffen liegen die Ergebnisse für gewöhnlich nahe bei der Betriebsstörungstemperatur, außer wenn sich im Kraftstoffsystem zum Beispiel ein Papierfilter an einer Stelle befindet, die dem Wetter ausgesetzt ist oder wenn der CFPP mehr als 12 °C unterhalb des Cloudpoints des Kraftstoffes liegt. Haushalt-Heizungsanlagen sind für gewöhnlich weniger kritisch und arbeiten oft zufriedenstellend bei Temperaturen, die etwas niedriger sind als durch die Prüfung ausgewiesen.
Die unterschiedlichen Ergebnisse, die sich an einer Probe im Lieferzustand und nach einer Wärmebehandlung von 30 min bei 45 °C ergeben, können verwendet werden, um Beanstandungen in Bezug auf ungenügendes Kälteverhalten zu untersuchen.
WARNUNG — Die Anwendung dieser Norm kann den Umgang mit Gefahrstoffen, gefährlichen Tätigkeiten und Apparaturen einschließen. Diese Norm erhebt nicht den Anspruch, alle Sicherheitsrisiken, die mit ihrer Anwendung verbunden sind, explizit zu behandeln. Es liegt im Verantwortungsbereich des Anwenders dieser Norm, vor ihrer Anwendung geeignete Maßnahmen für Gesundheits- und Arbeitsschutz zu ergreifen, zu überprüfen, inwieweit gesetzliche Auflagen bestehen, und diese zu erfüllen.

Combustibles pour moteurs diesel et pour installations de chauffage domestique - Détermination de la température limite de filtrabilité

Dizelsko gorivo in kurilno olje za gospodinjstvo - Določevanje točke filtrirnosti z ohlajanjem - Metoda postopnega hlajenja kopeli

Ta evropski standard določa metodo za določevanje točke filtrirnosti z ohlajanjem (CFPP) dizelskega goriva in kurilnega olja za gospodinjstvo (glej točko 3.1) z avtomatizirano preskusno opremo. Uporabi se lahko ročna preskusna oprema, vendar je za namene presojanja dovoljena le avtomatizirana preskusna oprema.
Ta evropski standard se uporablja za metilne estre maščobnih kislin (FAME) in destilatna goriva ter parafinska dizelska goriva, vključno s tistimi, ki vsebujejo metilne estre maščobnih kislin, izboljševalce pretočnosti in druge dodatke, namenjene za uporabo v dizelskih motorjih in kurilnih inštalacijah za gospodinjstvo.
Rezultati, pridobljeni z metodo iz tega evropskega standarda, so primerni za oceno najnižje temperature, pri kateri se bo gorivo brez težav pretakalo skozi sistem za gorivo.
OPOMBA: V primeru dizelskih goriv so rezultati običajno blizu temperature odpovedi delovanja, razen če sistem za gorivo vsebuje npr. papirnati filter, ki je nameščen na mestu, izpostavljenem vremenskim vplivom, ali če je temperatura filtrirnosti višja od 12 °C pod motniščem goriva. Kurilne inštalacije za gospodinjstvo so običajno manj kritične in pogosto zadovoljivo delujejo pri temperaturah, ki so nekoliko nižje od tistih v rezultatih preskušanja.
Razlika v rezultatih, pridobljenih na podlagi vzorca »kot je prejet« in po toplotni obdelavi pri 45 °C za 30 minut pred filtracijo, se lahko uporabi za raziskavo pritožb v zvezi z nezadovoljivim delovanjem pri nizkih temperaturah.
OPOZORILO: Pri uporabi tega standarda so lahko prisotni nevarni materiali, postopki in oprema. Ta standard ne obravnava vseh varnostnih težav, ki se nanašajo na njegovo uporabo. Za sprejetje ustreznih ukrepov za zagotavljanje varnosti in zdravja osebja pred uporabo standarda ter izpolnjevanje zakonskih in regulativnih zahtev za ta namen so odgovorni uporabniki tega standarda.

General Information

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
05-Nov-2014
Publication Date
06-Sep-2015
ICS
75.160.20 - Liquid fuels
Technical Committee
NAD - Petroleum products, lubricants and related products
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
24-Aug-2015
Due Date
29-Oct-2015
Completion Date
07-Sep-2015
Ref Project
EN 116:2015 - Diesel and domestic heating fuels - Determination of cold filter plugging point - Stepwise cooling bath method

Relations

Replaces
SIST EN 116:1998 - Diesel and domestic heating fuels - Determination of cold filter plugging point
Effective Date
01-Oct-2015
Replaces
SIST EN 116:1998/AC:1999 - Diesel and domestic heating fuels - Determination of cold filter plugging point
Effective Date
01-Oct-2015

Overview

EN 116:2015 - "Diesel and domestic heating fuels - Determination of cold filter plugging point (CFPP) - Stepwise cooling bath method" (CEN) specifies a laboratory method to determine the Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP) of diesel and domestic heating fuels. The method uses automated test equipment (manual apparatus allowed only for referee use) and is applicable to distillate fuels, paraffinic diesel fuels and fatty-acid methyl esters (FAME) including blends and fuels containing flow‑improvers or other additives. Results estimate the lowest temperature at which a fuel will give trouble‑free flow in fuel systems.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Test principle: A fuel sample is cooled stepwise and, at 1 °C intervals, drawn through a standardized wire‑mesh filter under a controlled vacuum. The temperature at which filtration fails (e.g., time to fill the pipette > 60 s or the sample fails to return before a further 1 °C drop) is recorded as the CFPP.
  • Automation requirement: Automated detection and vacuum regulation are described in detail; automated equipment is required for referee testing.
  • Critical parameters and components:
    • Vacuum control at approximately 2 kPa during aspiration.
    • Standardized pipette and 20 ml aspiration volume; automated sensors for the 20 ml and bottom‑fill marks.
    • Filter mesh: stainless steel wire gauze with a nominal aperture (standard referenced from ISO 3310‑1).
    • Thermometry: platinum resistance thermometers (digital) for sample and bath temperature measurement.
    • Cooling performed in a stepwise cooling bath; bath temperature ranges are specified for different CFPP levels.
  • Sample treatment: Comparison of “as received” results with results after heat treatment at 45 °C for 30 min may help investigate low‑temperature performance complaints.
  • Safety warning: The standard notes potential hazards and requires users to implement appropriate safety and regulatory measures.

Applications and who uses EN 116:2015

  • Fuel testing laboratories performing regulatory, quality control and referee analyses.
  • Refineries and fuel blenders evaluating pour behavior and blend stability, especially when using FAME or cold‑flow additives.
  • Fuel distributors and heating fuel suppliers ensuring supplied fuels meet required low‑temperature performance for diesel engines and domestic heating systems.
  • Equipment manufacturers and fleet operators assessing the risk of filter plugging in cold climates.

Practical value

  • Provides a reproducible, comparative measure (CFPP) to predict potential filter plugging in service.
  • Useful for product specification, batch release testing, blend optimization and troubleshooting low‑temperature flow issues.

Related standards

  • EN 16329 (linear cooling method) - alternative CFPP technique
  • EN ISO 3170 / EN ISO 3171 - sampling of petroleum liquids
  • ISO 3310‑1 - wire gauze/testing methods

Keywords: EN 116:2015, CFPP, cold filter plugging point, diesel fuels, domestic heating fuels, FAME, stepwise cooling bath, automated test equipment, fuel testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 116:2015 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Diesel and domestic heating fuels - Determination of cold filter plugging point - Stepwise cooling bath method". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the cold filter plugging point (CFPP) of diesel and domestic heating fuels (see 3.1) using automated test equipment. Manual test equipment may be used, but for referee purposes only automated test equipment is allowed. This European Standard is applicable to fatty-acid methyl esters (FAME) and to distillate fuels as well as paraffinic diesel fuels, including those containing FAME, flow-improvers or other additives, intended for use in diesel engines and domestic heating installations. The results obtained from the method specified in this European Standard are suitable for estimating the lowest temperature at which a fuel will give trouble-free flow in the fuel system. NOTE In the case of diesel fuels the results are usually close to the temperature of failure in service except when the fuel system contains, for example, a paper filter installed in a location exposed to the weather or if the filter plugging temperature is more than 12 °C below the cloud point of the fuel. Domestic heating installations are usually less critical and often operate satisfactorily at temperatures somewhat lower than those indicated by the test results. The difference in results obtained from the sample "as received" and after heat treatment at 45°C for 30 min may be used to investigate complaints of unsatisfactory performance under low temperature conditions. WARNING - The use of this standard may involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the cold filter plugging point (CFPP) of diesel and domestic heating fuels (see 3.1) using automated test equipment. Manual test equipment may be used, but for referee purposes only automated test equipment is allowed. This European Standard is applicable to fatty-acid methyl esters (FAME) and to distillate fuels as well as paraffinic diesel fuels, including those containing FAME, flow-improvers or other additives, intended for use in diesel engines and domestic heating installations. The results obtained from the method specified in this European Standard are suitable for estimating the lowest temperature at which a fuel will give trouble-free flow in the fuel system. NOTE In the case of diesel fuels the results are usually close to the temperature of failure in service except when the fuel system contains, for example, a paper filter installed in a location exposed to the weather or if the filter plugging temperature is more than 12 °C below the cloud point of the fuel. Domestic heating installations are usually less critical and often operate satisfactorily at temperatures somewhat lower than those indicated by the test results. The difference in results obtained from the sample "as received" and after heat treatment at 45°C for 30 min may be used to investigate complaints of unsatisfactory performance under low temperature conditions. WARNING - The use of this standard may involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIST EN 116:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 75.160.20 - Liquid fuels. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 116:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 116:1998, SIST EN 116:1998/AC:1999. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Dieselkraftstoffe und Haushaltsheizöle - Bestimmung des Temperaturgrenzwertes der Filtrierbarkeit - Verfahren mit einem stufenweise arbeitenden KühlbadCombustibles pour moteurs diesel et pour installations de chauffage domestique - Détermination de la température limite de filtrabilitéDiesel and domestic heating fuels - Determination of cold filter plugging point - Stepwise cooling bath method75.160.20Liquid fuelsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 116:2015SIST EN 116:2015en,fr,de01-oktober-2015SIST EN 116:2015SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 116:1998/AC:1999SIST EN 116:19981DGRPHãþD

EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 116
August 2015 ICS 75.160.20 Supersedes EN 116:1997English Version
Diesel and domestic heating fuels - Determination of cold filter plugging point - Stepwise cooling bath method
Combustibles pour moteurs diesel et pour installations de chauffage domestique - Détermination de la température limite de filtrabilité
Dieselkraftstoffe und Haushaltsheizöle - Bestimmung des Temperaturgrenzwertes der Filtrierbarkeit durch stufenweise Abkühlung This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 February 2015.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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Thermometer requirements . 18 Bibliography . 19
Key 1 atmosphere (6.7) 6 jacket (6.2) 2 vacuum regulator (6.7) 7 filter unit (6.5.2) 3 valve unit (6.7) 8 cooling bath (6.9) 4 pipette (6.5.1) 9 test jar (6.1) 5 stopper (6.4) 10 thermometers (6.8) Figure 1 — General arrangement of apparatus 6.1 Test jar, cylindrical, of clear glass, flat bottomed, with an outside diameter of (34 ± 0,5) mm, a wall thickness of (1,25 ± 0,25) mm and a height of (120 ± 5) mm, having a permanent mark at the 45 ml level. SIST EN 116:2015

1) ISO 3016: Petroleum products – Determination of pour point 2) POM-C Polyoxymethylen Copolymer, Trade marks e.g. DELRIN. SIST EN 116:2015

Key a stainless steel wires ø 2 mm 1 spacer 2 insulating rings Figure 2 — Insulated ring (below) and spacer (above) SIST EN 116:2015

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The article discusses the European Standard EN 116:2015, which outlines a method for determining the cold filter plugging point (CFPP) of diesel and domestic heating fuels. The standard requires the use of automated test equipment, although manual equipment can be used for reference purposes. The standard applies to various types of fuels, including fatty-acid methyl esters (FAME) and distillate fuels. The results obtained from the test can help estimate the lowest temperature at which the fuel will flow smoothly in a fuel system. The article also notes that the results may differ slightly depending on factors such as the presence of additives or the operating conditions of the system. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of safety when using this standard, as it involves potentially hazardous materials and equipment.

この記事では、SIST EN 116:2015という欧州規格について説明されています。この規格は自動テスト装置を使用して、ディーゼル燃料と家庭用暖房燃料の冷間ろ過詰まり点（CFPP）を決定する方法を定めています。手動テスト装置は参照用としてのみ使用が許されています。この欧州規格はFAME（脂肪酸メチルエステル）や蒸留燃料だけでなく、パラフィン系ディーゼル燃料にも適用されます。さらに、FAMEや流動性改善剤、その他の添加剤を含むディーゼルエンジンや家庭用暖房設備で使用することを想定しています。この欧州規格で定められた方法から得られる結果は、燃料システムでトラブルなく流れる最低温度を推定するために適しています。ただし、ディーゼル燃料の場合、結果は通常、サービスでの失敗温度に近いものですが、たとえば天候にさらされた場所に設置された紙フィルターがある場合や、フィルター詰まり温度が燃料の雲点よりも12℃以上低い場合を除きます。家庭用暖房設備は通常、テスト結果で示される温度よりもやや低い温度でも正常に動作することが多いです。試料を「受け取った状態」とフィルタリング前に45℃で30分間熱処理した後の結果の差は、低温条件下での性能不満の苦情調査に使用することができます。ただし、この規格の使用には危険物、操作および設備に関するリスクが伴う場合がありますので、注意が必要です。この規格はすべての安全上の問題を扱うものではありません。この規格の使用者は、規格を適用する前に、作業場の安全と健康を確保し、法的および規制上の要件を遵守するために適切な措置を講じる責任があります。

이 글은 SIST EN 116:2015라는 유럽 표준에 대해 다루고 있습니다. 이 표준은 자동화된 테스트 장비를 사용하여 디젤 연료와 가정 난방 연료의 냉동 여과기 막힘점(CFPP)을 결정하기 위한 방법을 명시합니다. 수동 테스트 장비는 참고용으로만 사용할 수 있습니다. 이 유럽 표준은 FAME(지방산 메틸 에스테르) 및 증류 연료뿐만 아니라 파라핀 디젤 연료에도 적용되며, FAME이나 유류 개선제 또는 기타 첨가제가 포함된 디젤 엔진과 가정 난방 설비에 사용하기 위한 것입니다. 이 유럽 표준에 명시된 방법으로 얻은 결과는 연료 시스템에서 원활한 유동성이 가능한 가장 낮은 온도를 추정하는 데 적합합니다. 디젤 연료의 경우, 연료 시스템에 날씨에 노출된 위치에 설치된 종이 필터와 같은 경우나 필터 막힘 온도가 연료의 용매점보다 12°C 이상 낮은 경우를 제외하고 결과는 일반적으로 서비스 실패 온도와 유사하게 나옵니다. 가정 난방 설비는 일반적으로 덜 신경 쓰여서 테스트 결과로 나타나는 온도보다 약간 낮은 온도에서도 만족스럽게 작동하는 경우가 많습니다. 필터막힘 온도 테스트 이전에 45°C에서 30분 동안 열처리 후 여과를 거친 샘플과 "전달된 상태"의 결과의 차이는 낮은 온도 조건에서 성능이 불만족스러운 경우를 조사하는 데 사용될 수 있습니다. 이 표준의 사용에는 위험성이 있는 물질, 작업 및 장비가 포함될 수 있으므로 주의가 필요합니다. 이 표준은 모든 안전 문제를 다루지 않습니다. 이 표준의 사용 전에 사용자들은 적절한 조치를 취하여 직원의 안전과 건강을 보장하고 이를 위한 법적 및 규제 요건을 충족시키는 것에 대한 책임이 있습니다.