Diesel oils are a mix of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from crude oil through distillation and hydrogenation refining, usually boiling within to 370°C. They may contain additives to improve their application characteristics such as depressants, detergents, lubrication additives and corrosion inhibitors. Diesel oils are used as fuel for diesel engines or fuel for some types of gas turbines as well.Information provided by Unipetrol RPA |