1 Scope
This document specifies an automated method for the determination of the cold filter
plugging point (CFPP) of diesel and domestic heating fuels using linear cooling.
This document is applicable to fatty-acid methyl esters (FAME) and to distillate fuels
as well as paraffinic diesel fuels, including those containing FAME, flow-improvers
or other additives, intended for use in diesel engines and domestic heating installations.
The results obtained from the method specified in this document are suitable for estimating
the lowest temperature at which a fuel will give trouble-free flow in the fuel system.
NOTE In the case of diesel fuels, the results are usually close to the temperature of failure
in service except when the fuel system contains, for example, a paper filter installed
in a location exposed to the weather or if the filter plugging temperature is more
than 12 °C below the cloud point of the fuel. Domestic heating installations are usually
less critical and often operate at a satisfactory level at temperatures somewhat lower
than those indicated by the test results.
WARNING The use of this document can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment.
This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with
its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this document to establish appropriate
safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations
prior to use.
BS EN 16329:2022 Referenced Document
EN ISO 17034 General requirements for the competence of reference material producers
EN ISO 3170 Petroleum liquids - Manual sampling (ISO 3170:2004)
EN ISO 3171 Petroleum liquids - Automatic pipeline sampling (ISO 3171:1988)
ISO 261 ISO general purpose metric screw threads - General plan
BS EN 16329:2022 history
2022BS EN 16329:2022 Diesel and domestic heating fuels. Determination of cold filter plugging point. Linear cooling bath method
2013BS EN 16329:2013 Diesel and domestic heating fuels. Determination of cold filter plugging point. Linear cooling bath method