Review of dermal effects and uptake of petroleum hydrocarbons

Review of dermal effects and uptake of petroleum hydrocarbons

Report no. 5/10: This report serves as an update to and an extension of a previous CONCAWE report on dermal absorption of petroleum hydrocarbons (Petroleum hydrocarbons:their absorption through and effects on the skin, CONCAWE Report 84/54, 1984). To contribute to...
Fuels for advanced combustion engines

Fuels for advanced combustion engines

Over the past two decades, air pollutant emissions from motor vehicles have fallen dramatically as a result of continuing improvements in vehicle, engine and after treatment technologies aided by the widespread introduction of sulphur-free fuels.While air pollutants...
The impact of biodiesel on vehicle performance

The impact of biodiesel on vehicle performance

The use of bio-derived blending components in road fuels is increasing around the world as a result of legislative initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, and support agriculture. Within the European Union, the...
Guidelines for handling and blending FAME

Guidelines for handling and blending FAME

Report no. 9/09: This report provides guidance on the handling and blending of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME), as a neat product and at concentrations up to 10% v/v in diesel fuel. The major challenges associated with diesel fuels containing FAME are discussed as...