Bunker Fuel Enhancement

What is Bunker Fuel?

The heavier oils that remain after the distillate fuel oils and lighter hydrocarbons are distilled away in refinery operations, and that conform to ASTM specifications for D396 and D975, are called Bunker fuels. Included are: No.5., a residual fuel oil of medium viscosity; Navy Special, for use in steam-powered vessels in government service and in shore-based power plants; and No.6, which includes Bunker C fuel oil, and is used for commercial and industrial heating, electricity generation, and to power ships. (source: EPA)


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Asphaltenes

Bunker fuel has common properties: color, viscosity, contaminants. The color of Bunker residue is always dark - arising from asphaltenes in the crude oil. Asphaltenes are insoluble in oil and when separated they are shiny, black, and very hard. The common test for asphaltenes, IP 148, is used to determine the presence and amount of asphaltenes in petroleum. A contaminant also found in nearly all fuels is sulfur. Environmental laws in most countries have required a reduction in the amounts of sulfur that can be combusted. Sulfur can be removed from fuels, but the cost is high. Omstar helps mitigate this problem.



Omstar Openflame & r-4000

Openflame and r-4000 are new advances in Omstar d-1280x technology that have impressed the industry with their high cleaning/ lubrication capabilities in injectors, as well as with other internal parts of engines. Simultaneously, each leaves a lubricity layer that creates chemical absorption and addresses the worldwide problem of asphaltene accumulation in Bunker C fuel. Data revealed that Omstar's Open Flame and R-4000 prevent the adherence of asphaltenes to power generator fuel pumps, internal parts, and injectors. This process increases the power of the engine, improves fuel economy, and significantly reduces maintenance costs and air pollution.


Significant Test Results

Openflame and r-4000 have been tested in various settings and all tests have shown significant reduction in smoke opacity, particulates, HC, NOx, SOx, as well as through improved fuel efficiency and decreased fuel consumption, and a reduction in CO2.


worldwide testing

Tested Globally

In addition to the U.S., various tests have been conducted with the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Roads and Transportation (MOPT), and ongoing tests are currently being performed in Asia. Test results have revealed a significant fuel economy increase, and a reduction on constant flow and peak smog opacity. Due to the viscosity of Bunker C fuel, Openflame and r-4000 will need to be applied to the daily tank where the Bunker fuel is heated - as they will reduce energy required to heat Bunker fuel to the necessary working temperature - saving energy costs.