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UCY ENERGY supplies rapeseed methyl ester (RME)
UCY ENERGY supplies rapeseed methyl ester (RME) in ISO tanks and road tanker
UCY ENERGY is one of the leading biofuel suppliers in the Central European market
RME (rape methyl ester) is a fuel made from rapeseed oil, the most common biodiesel feedstock in Europe. Since biodiesel is renewable, its use decreases the net contribution to carbon dioxide emissions.
Compared with diesel, RME fuel has a lower energy content, which in turn means slightly higher fuel consumption and lower engine power output. Test have confirmed that RME has somewhat higher emissions of NOx, while emissions of CO and PM were lower than for diesel.
Since RME has higher viscosity and greater density than diesel fuel, more frequent oil change intervals are required to ensure that the engine oil does not become diluted.
The quality of RME fuel is decisive factor for the engine performance and operating reliability. Trucks requires that the RME fuel must meet the applicable European standards, EN 14212 for 100% use, or the regular diesel standard EN 590 for the 5% blend.
Widespread use of RME fuel is limited by the resources, as the rapeseed cultivation capacity is insufficient to cover the needs of the transport industry. Therefore, a standardized blend of 5% RME in diesel fuel is at present the most viable prospect from the environmental and economic viewpoints.
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