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DOI: 10.4271/2011-01-1923

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Diesel Injector Deposits – An Issue That Has Evolved with Engine Technology

Journal article published in 2011 by J. Barker, P. Richard, P. Richards, C. Snape ORCID, W. Meredith
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Abstract

Diesel engines have traditionally been favoured in heavy-duty applications for their fuel economy, robustness, reliability and relative lack of fuel sensitivity. Recently it has seen a growth in its popularity in light duty applications due particularly to its fuel efficiency. However, as the engine technology and particularly the fuel injection equipment has evolved to meet ever stricter emissions legislation the engines have become more sensitive to deposit formation resulting from changes in fuel quality. This paper reviews bouts of concern over diesel fuel injector deposits, possible causes for the phenomenon and test methods designed to screen fuels to eliminate problems.