SIST 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 constituant d'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
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 09-May-2013
- Publication Date
- 26-Oct-2014
- Technical Committee
- NAD - Petroleum products, lubricants and related products
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 22-Oct-2014
- Due Date
- 27-Dec-2014
- Completion Date
- 27-Oct-2014
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-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
SIST EN 15376:2014 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). 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.
SIST 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.
SIST EN 15376:2014 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 15376:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 15376:2014 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 98/70/EC, EUR-PUB; 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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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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The SIST EN 15376:2014 standard provides essential specifications regarding the use of ethanol as a blending component in automotive fuels, specifically for petrol engine vehicles. Its scope encompasses the requirements and test methods necessary for ensuring the quality of marketed and delivered ethanol intended for blending at various levels, including up to 85 % (V/V). This broad applicability reinforces the standard's significance in facilitating compliance within the automotive fuel sector. One of the key strengths of the SIST EN 15376:2014 is its alignment with the existing standards, particularly with EN 228, thereby creating a cohesive regulatory framework that enhances the quality assurance of ethanol blends. By establishing rigorous testing parameters and requirements, this standard ensures that the biofuel component meets the necessary performance and safety criteria, ultimately supporting the efficiency of petrol engines. The clarity in terminology, distinguishing between mass and volume fractions (% (m/m) and % (V/V)), aids in minimizing confusion and promoting uniformity in the application of the standard across the industry. Furthermore, the standard is highly relevant in the context of growing environmental concerns and the transition towards sustainable energy solutions. As the automotive industry increasingly moves towards integrating biofuels, the SIST EN 15376:2014 serves as a critical reference point for ensuring that ethanol blending not only adheres to regulatory compliance but also contributes positively towards reducing greenhouse emissions and improving fuel quality. This makes the standard not only a technical guideline but also a strategic tool in promoting sustainable practices within the automotive fuel market.
SIST EN 15376:2014は、自動車用燃料におけるエタノールをガソリンの混合成分として使用するための要件と試験方法を定めたヨーロッパ規格です。この標準は、ガソリンエンジン車両のための自動車燃料にエタノールを使用する際の市場および供給されるエタノールに関する要件を規定しており、EN 228の要件に従っています。 この標準の大きな強みは、エタノールの混合比が85%（V/V）まで適用される点です。これにより、さまざまな混合レベルでの使用が可能であり、エタノールの活用を促進するための明確なガイドラインを提供しています。さらに、標準は、エタノールの物理的特性や評価方法に焦点を当てており、業界内での一貫した品質管理と安全性を確保するのに役立ちます。 また、文書は「% (m/m)」および「% (V/V)」の用語を明確に定義しており、質量分率と体積分率の違いを際立たせています。これにより、使用者にとっての解釈が容易になるだけでなく、標準に準拠したテストが行いやすくなります。したがって、SIST EN 15376:2014はエタノールを自動車燃料として効果的に使用するための基礎を築いており、業界にとって非常に重要な文書であると言えます。 全体として、この標準は自動車燃料の持続可能性の向上に貢献するものであり、エタノールの使用を正当化するための強力な根拠を提供します。その結果、環境への配慮と共に、エタノールの市場における導入を促進するための信頼性の高い基準となっています。
SIST EN 15376:2014 표준은 자동차 연료에서 에탄올을 혼합 성분으로 사용하기 위한 요구사항과 시험 방법을 명확히 규정하고 있습니다. 이 유럽 표준은 EN 228의 요구사항에 따라 출시 및 납품되는 에탄올에 대해 요구사항을 정하며, 자동차 엔진 차량을 위한 연료로서 에탄올 혼합의 적용 범위를 85 % (V/V)까지 포함합니다. 이 표준의 강점은 명확한 기술적 기준을 제공한다는 점입니다. 이를 통해 에탄올의 품질이 보장되며, 연료 효율성과 환경 오염 감소 측면에서도 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것을 목표로 합니다. 에탄올 혼합의 효과적인 사용을 위한 порекомендуемую 시험 방법들은 이를 사용하도록 하는 소비자와 제조사 모두에게 유용한 정보를 제공합니다. 또한, SIST EN 15376:2014 표준은 지속 가능한 에너지 사용을 촉진하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다. 자동차 산업과 관련된 정책 방향에서 에탄올을 사용한 연료의 중요성이 커지고 있는 만큼, 이 표준은 생태학적 책임을 다하는 연료 개발에 필수적인 기준으로 자리 잡을 것입니다. 따라서 자동차 연료로서의 에탄올의 적합성과 신뢰성을 확보하려는 모든 이해당사자에게 큰 의미를 갖고 있습니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 15376:2014 표준은 에탄올 혼합 연료에 대한 기준과 시험 방법을 통해 자동차 연료 산업의 발전에 기여하며, 향후 지속 가능한 에너지 사용을 위한 방향성을 제시하는 중요한 문서로 평가됩니다.
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