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To: Eric in the Ozarks

I had not seen that as a claim in the implementation of ULSD.

Keep in mind gasoline already has very little sulfur allowed in it already.

The change will go from 0.003% to 0.001% sulfur. 30 parts per million = 3 thousandths of 1%.


4 posted on 02/14/2014 6:44:12 AM PST by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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Sulfur content in fuel is a big issue in big marine engines. These engines also consume a portion of the lube oil and the combination can produce acids that attack bearing surfaces.
There are about 79 thousand ships in the world's merchant fleets. They operate mostly on heavy oil but there is some evidence of a move toward more expensive low sulfur diesel. This cost is partially offset by reducing cruising speed from 25 knots to 18-20 knots.
5 posted on 02/14/2014 7:17:28 AM PST by Eric in the Ozarks ("Say Not the Struggle Naught Availeth.")
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