Implementation of direct LSC method for diesel samples on the fuel market

Romana Krištof ¹, Marko Hirsch ², Jasmina Kožar Logar ³

⁰AMES d.o.o., Brezovica pri Ljubljani, Slovenia; Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia. Electronic address: romana.kristof@ijs.si.

Applied Radiation and Isotopes : Including Data, Instrumentation and Methods for Use in Agriculture, Industry and Medicine +

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May 6, 2014

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Summary

This study analyzed the bio-component content in Slovenian diesel fuel, finding it ranges from 0 to nearly 6 mass percent. The direct LSC method effectively measured bio-component levels in real-world fuel samples.

Area Of Science

Environmental Science
Analytical Chemistry
Bioeconomy

Background

The European Union mandates biofuel consumption to promote a sustainable bio-economy.
Slovenia, as an EU member, must comply with these directives regarding biofuel integration into the fuel market.
Diesel is the predominant fuel for transportation in Slovenia, necessitating specific analysis.

Purpose Of The Study

To assess the actual quantity of bio-component in diesel fuel available on the Slovenian market.
To compare the Slovenian fuel market situation with EU directives and other member states.
To validate the effectiveness of the direct LSC method for bio-component analysis in real-world diesel samples.

Main Methods

A sampling network of 75 points was established across various road types in Slovenia, based on fuel consumption data.
The quantity of bio-component in collected diesel samples was determined using the direct liquid scintillation counting (LSC) method.
Analysis focused on measuring the C-14 content to quantify the bio-component percentage.

Main Results

The measured bio-component content in Slovenian diesel samples varied significantly, ranging from 0% to nearly 6% by mass.
The direct LSC method proved to be an appropriate, suitable, and effective technique for analyzing real fuel market samples.
The findings provide a quantitative overview of biofuel integration in the Slovenian diesel market.

Conclusions

The direct LSC method is a reliable tool for monitoring bio-component levels in commercial diesel fuel.
The study confirms the presence and variability of bio-components in the Slovenian diesel market, aligning with EU biofuel policies.
Further research can utilize this method to track biofuel market trends and compliance across different regions.

Keywords:

Biodiesel Diesel Fuel market Liquid scintillation spectrometry Slovenia