{"id":1529,"date":"2022-11-21T22:21:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T22:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Commercial\/?page_id=1529"},"modified":"2023-07-01T09:56:42","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T09:56:42","slug":"diesel-exhaust-fluid-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Commercial\/diesel-exhaust-fluid-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Diesel Exhaust Fluid"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How important is DEF?<\/h2>\n

Very, to our diesel powered equipment and our environment. Let’s talk DEF!<\/p>\n

The EPA has been working tirelessly to reduce carbon emission, in 2010 the EPA mandated the reduction of sulfur in diesel fuel from 500 parts per million (ppm) to 15 ppm creating what we all use today, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel for all highway diesel fuel used in the US.\u00a0 The ULSD fuel is a cleaner burning fuel than its\u00a0<\/span>predecessor. Ready to fuel your fleet with ultra-low sulfur clear highway diesel, learn more about our\u00a0<\/span>on-road diesel fuel delivery<\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Along with the efforts of reducing sulfur, in 2010 the EPA also implemented the reduction of NOx emissions from diesel engines using\u00a0<\/span>selective catalytic reduction<\/span><\/a> (SCR) technology.\u00a0 SCR is essential tech in the transportation and machine sectors to reduce pollution and harmful exhaust emissions created by diesel engines. Diesel e<\/span>ngines equipped with SCR require the addition of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF),\u00a0 or AdBlue in Euro.\u00a0 DEF is stored in a separate DEF tank on the equipment, look for the baby blue cap marked DEF, when the system calls for a dose the\u00a0 DEF is automatically injected into the vehicle or machines tailpipe exhaust system to reduce the NOx emissions as they flow through the SCR catalytic converter before being released into the atmosphere. An ECU or electronically controlled unit controls adjust the addition of the DEF to the exhaust as it travels out of the diesel engine\u00a0 to keep pollutants at a minimum.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

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What is Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

In very short, a chemical process of NOx, that occurs in the catalytic converters to reduce NOx to N2 with the addition of DEF. The SCR is able to breakdown and convert the harmful nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbons into less harmful nitrogen and water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is NOx?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

NOx a family of 7 compounds, nitrogen dioxide, NO2, is the most prevalent form of NOx generated by our daily lives, like using diesel powered equipment.\u00a0 Nitrogen oxides are produced from the reaction of nitrogen and oxygen gases only during combustion at high temperatures. Under normal temperatures, oxygen and nitrogen gases do not react together or cause NOx.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is DEF made of?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Its\u00a0not cow urine, or is it? Short answer, NO!\u00a0 Urea may be spelled like Urine but it is not the same.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

DEF is made of high purity solution of synthetic urea, 32.5% and de-ionized water solution. DEF is only injected into the exhaust system and has no effect on the motor or fuel economy. The diesel exhaust fluid tank is market with a blue cap and for heavy highway diesel trucks is usually located next the the diesel fuel tank. Keep the vehicles DEF tank topped off and full, if the DEF tank goes empty, the vehicle will go into limp mode and eventually stop running.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can Diesel Exhaust Fluid Freeze?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

DEF will begin to crystallize and freeze at 12 deg F (-11 deg C).<\/span><\/p>\n

How much does Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) weight per pound?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

DEF weights about 9 pounds per gallon. Don\u2019t lift, let American Energy Supply deliver.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How should Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) be stored?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

DEF should be stored in a cool dry place, optimum storage temperature is up to 77 deg F (25 deg C), and out of direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time. DEF can be corrosive to some metals like steel, aluminum, copper and zinc, please store your DEF in poly or DEF approved plastic containers. DEF can evaporate, keep the containers capped and sealed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Is DEF Flammable?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

No, DEF is not flammable and will not aid in combustion. Never put DEF into your diesel or gas tank.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is ISO Certified DEF?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The\u00a0<\/span>International Organization for Standardization<\/span><\/a>\u202f(also known as ISO), is the international non-governmental organization that sets the standards for manufacturing process, service, or management systems used to ensure that materials, products, services and processes are consistent to fit their objective. ISO develops and sets the standards to ensure the quality, safety and efficiency of products Across the world are consistent. It\u2019s a big deal!\u00a0 ISO certified diesel exhaust fluid ensures that the DEF has met all the requirements for quality and efficiency set by ISO\u2018s quality assurance standards. Certification is tested annually.\u00a0<\/span>Check out the ISO info for DEF here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

What is\u00a0 API certified DEF?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

American Petroleum Institute (API) certifies and monitors that diesel exhaust fluid meets ISO specifications, it is another level of assurance that the\u00a0<\/span>Colonial\u2122 DEF<\/span><\/b>\u00a0team take to assure that all DEF produced is consistently the highest quality available and meets all specs for your heavy highway diesel trucks, consumer diesel trucks and cars, equipment like generators and construction equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

American Energy Supply is proud to be authorized dealer of\u00a0<\/span>Colonial\u2122 DEF<\/span><\/b>\u00a0products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Colonial\u2122 DEF<\/span><\/b>\u00a0products<\/span>\u00a0meets all ISO22241 and API specifications and is API and ISO certified.<\/span><\/p>\n

We sell and deliver all your DEF needs: <\/strong><\/p>\n