Term:
Fuel oil
Definition:

This covers all residual (heavy) fuel oils (including those obtained by blending). Kinematic viscosity is above 10 cSt at 80 degrees C. The flash point is always above 50 degrees C and density is always more than 0.90 kg/l.
Low sulfur content: heavy fuel oil with a sulfur content of less than 1%
High sulfur content: heavy fuel oil with a sulfur content of 1% or more.

Domain:
Energy
Source:
ESCWA- Refernce: Oil Information 2001, International Energy Agency, Paris, Part 3. General Definitions
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