Specification of Heavy Fuel Oil
Test
Specification
Test Method
Specific gravity @ 60 Deg. F 0.890-0.960
ASTMD 1298
Flash point (P.M). Deg. F Min. 150 ASTMD 93
Sulphur, %wt Max. 3.5

ASTMD 1551

Calorific value, Calc., BTU/LB
Min. 18500 Calculated
Kin Viscosity @122Deg. F., CST
Max. 180
ASTMD 445
Pour point, Deg. F Max 65 ASTMD 97
Ash, % wt Max 0.05 ASTMD 482
Carbon residue, %wt Max 10 ASTMD 189
Sediment by extraction, %wt
Max0.1 ASTMD 473
Water %vol. Max0.5 ASTMD 95
Water and sediment, %Vol. Max0.5 ASTMD 1796