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Furnace oil is a dark viscous residual fuels obtained by blending mainly heavier components from crude distillation unit. As per IS 1593:2018 specification, Furnace Oil is classified into four grades – LV, MV1, MV2 and HV. FO falls under the category of Class C, under PESO classification.
Application :
USPs: as per latest specifications
Product class: C -class
LDO is a blend of distillates feed and residual oil. It is primarily recommended for stationary or slow speed diesel engines and as Industrial Fuel. LDO is used in medium and slow speed diesel engines with less than 750 rpm typically. Light Diesel Oil (LDO) is a Class C product, under PESO classification.
Product class: C - class
Premium Low Sulphur Heavy Stock (Premium LSHS) is a residual fuel processed from low Sulphur Crude. Due to its high pour point, it requires handling above ambient temperature, to maintain desired fluidity during storage and handling. Premium LSHS is transported in insulated tank Lorries. Premium LSHS is an efficient fuel having higher Calorific value. Premium LSHS is a Class C product, under PESO Classification.
It is an environment friendly Industrial Fuel for firing Boilers, Furnaces etc.
Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) is a marine fuel introduced to comply with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) regulations aimed at reducing sulphur emissions from ships & vessels.
With the adoption in 2008, 1st January 2020 was given as the effective date for the 0.50% global sulphur cap for bunker fuels.
As of January 2020, ships are required to use fuels with a maximum sulphur content of 0.5%, significantly lower than the previous limit of 3.5%.
VLSFO is designed to be a more environmentally friendly alternative bunker fuel while still providing the necessary energy for vessels. Its composition typically includes a blend of high-sulphur fuel oil and low-sulphur components, ensuring it meets regulatory standards without compromising performance. The adoption of VLSFO marks a critical step in the maritime industry's efforts to minimize its environmental impact and contribute to global air quality improvements.
Bitumen is a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons, valued for a variety of characteristics viz; waterproof, ductile, adhesive, chemically inert, durable etc. Obtained from the heaviest fraction from the distillation of Crude oils, it is marketed in a wide range of grades, ranging from soft to hard. As per IS 73:2013 specification, Bitumen is classified into four types based on absolute viscosity.
VG-10 BITUMEN: widely used in spraying applications such as surface-dressing and paving in very cold climate in lieu of old 80/100 Penetration grade. It is also used to manufacture Bitumen Emulsion and Modified Bitumen products.
VG-30 BITUMEN: primarily used to construct extra heavy-duty, Bitumen pavements that need to endure substantial traffic loads. It can be used in lieu of 60/70 Penetration grade.
VG-40 BITUMEN: used in highly stressed areas such as intersections, near toll booths and truck parking lots in lieu of old 30/40 Penetration grade. Due to its higher viscosity, stiffer Bitumen mixes can be produced to improve resistance to shoving and other problems associated with higher temperature and heavy traffic loads.
Rapid development, exponential increase in traffic and significant variations in daily and seasonal temperatures have shown some limitations in conventional bitumen binder performance. These limitations include early onset of Rutting, Cracking, Pot-holes etc. This has necessitated the development of Modified Bitumen variants which enhance the properties and strength of Bituminous Pavements.
One such variant is Natural Rubber Modified Bitumen (NRMB). As the name indicates, in this variant natural rubber is used to improve a number of properties like ductility/ elastic recovery and water resistance of Bitumen.
There are three grades viz. NRMB 40, 70 & 120. The nomenclature is based on the midpoint of the penetration range. NRMB is manufactured at our Kochi Refinery in Kerala.
Application
NRMB is recommended for use in locations which experience high ambient temperatures and wide variation between the maximum & minimum temperatures. It is specially recommended for traffic signals, major junctions on highways etc. which experience plying of slow speed heavy traffic.
PESO class: Excluded class
BPCL supplies Bitumen Emulsions from various locations. Bitumen Emulsions offers versatility and convenience / ease of handling at ambient temperature.
Emulsions supplied by BPCL confirms to conforms to IS 8887: 2018/ ASTM D 2397 CSS- 1h for Solvent based & water based Cationic type Emulsions.
Bitumen Emulsion RS-1 is a water-based bitumen emulsion with a rapid setting that has a low viscosity. RS-1 is Ideal for surface dressing and tack coat applications, RS1 ensures quick setting and strong adhesion to aggregates. RS-1 meets the specification as per IS 8887:2018.
Application:
Bitumen Emulsions are mostly used for road construction – Tack coat, Prime coat, Liquid seal coat, Patch work etc. Bitumen Emulsions are Superior to conventional bitumen in certain.
Bitumen Emulsions supplied by BPCL confirms to conforms to IS 8887: 2018/ ASTM D 2397 CSS- 1h for Solvent based & water based Cationic type Bitumen Emulsions.
SS1 Emulsions: SS-1 is a solvent based slow-setting bitumen that has a lower viscosity. Suitable for prime coat and fog seal applications, SS1 offers extended workability and superior penetration. SS-1 solvent based meets the specification as per IS 8887:2018. SS-1 water based meets the specifications of ASTM D 2397 CSS-1h.
Bitumen Emulsions are mostly used for road construction – Tack coat, Prime coat, Liquid seal coat, Patch work etc. Bitumen Emulsions are Superior to conventional bitumen in certain