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Department of Petroleum Products Performance Evaluation (TE)
Scope of activity:
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testing of the motor fuel
performance in LO, LC, Mercedes M102 and M111, Peugeot XUD9 engines;
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determination of oxidation stability
of biofuels (the Rancimat method);
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evaluation of the performance of
fuels and lubricating oils in vehicle fleet testing;
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evaluation of specific
physicochemical properties of fuels and lubricants (elastomer compatibility,
corrosion control, water reaction, oxidation stability, antifoam performance,
storage stability);
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assessment of diesel fuel lubricity
(HFRR test) and antiwear properties of lubricants and hydraulic fluids;
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determination of contaminants in
fuels and lubricants;
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determination of rheological
properties of oils at various temperatures (CCS, HTHS, MRV, Brookfield methods);
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evaluation of compatibility of
additives with fuels and lubricants;
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evaluation of the degree of
lubricating oil degradation in bench testing and during lubricant service;
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evaluation of the performance of
passive regeneration-type diesel particulate filters in diesel engine.
Head: Stanisław Oleksiak PhD
Address: Łukasiewicza 1, 31-429 Krakow, Poland
Telephone: +48 12 617-74-29
Fax: +48 12 617-74-40, +48 12 617-75-22
E-mail:
stanislaw.oleksiak@inig.pl
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