Fuel Oil Specifications
Comprehensive technical specifications for marine gas oil (MGO), heavy fuel oil (HFO), and marine diesel oil (MDO). Real-time pricing and detailed properties for marine fuels.
Marine Gas Oil (MGO)
Technical Specifications
density:820-890 kg/m³ at 15°C
viscosity:1.5-6.0 cSt at 40°C
sulfur Content:0.10 % max (IMO 2020)
flash Point:60 °C min
pour Point:-6 to 0 °C
water Content:0.2 % max
ash:0.01 % max
cetane Index:40 min
color:2.0 ASTM max
Common Applications
- Marine engines
- Auxiliary generators
- Emergency equipment
- Small vessels
Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO)
Technical Specifications
density:975-1010 kg/m³ at 15°C
viscosity:180-380 cSt at 50°C
sulfur Content:0.50 % max (IMO 2020)
flash Point:60 °C min
pour Point:30 °C max
water Content:0.5 % max
ash:0.10 % max
carbon Residue:15-20 %
vanadium:300 mg/kg max
Common Applications
- Large marine engines
- Power generation
- Industrial boilers
- Bunker fuel
Marine Diesel Oil (MDO)
Technical Specifications
density:860-920 kg/m³ at 15°C
viscosity:2.0-11.0 cSt at 40°C
sulfur Content:0.50 % max
flash Point:60 °C min
pour Point:-6 to 6 °C
water Content:0.3 % max
ash:0.05 % max
cetane Index:35 min
carbon Residue:0.30 % max
Common Applications
- Medium-speed engines
- Auxiliary engines
- Fishing vessels
- Coastal shipping
Fuel Oil Comparison
| Property | MGO | HFO | MDO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (kg/m³) | 820-890 | 975-1010 | 860-920 |
| Viscosity (cSt) | 1.5-6.0 @40°C | 180-380 @50°C | 2.0-11.0 @40°C |
| Sulfur Content (%) | 0.10 max | 0.50 max | 0.50 max |
| Flash Point (°C) | 60 min | 60 min | 60 min |
| Pour Point (°C) | -6 to 0 | 30 max | -6 to 6 |
| Primary Use | Marine engines | Large vessels | Medium engines |
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