Fuel Soot %

Definition

Soot is also reported in % of volume and can indicate reduced combustion efficiency. Soot can be caused by over-fueling, air restrictions, blow-by, excessive engine brake use and/or excessive exhaust backpressure.

Standard Test Method Used

FTIR - ASTM E2412
Head Gas Analyzer (Fuel Sniffer) - Manufacturer Method
Mini-Flash - ASTM D6450

Reporting Measurement

% of mass

Amount of Sample Needed

40 mL

Test Limitation

Saturation is possible - should confirm by Wilks Soot Meter, which only looks at soot frequency - accurate up to 10% soot.

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