Grade Definition
Aviation Commonly known as Avgas, it often has an octane rating of 100 and can fluctuate some. Used for general aviation purposes like small aircraft and light helicopters.
Midgrade Gasoline products that have an octane range between 88-89, it varies by location. Common products are conventional, conventional 10% ethanol, reformulated 10% ethanol, and CARB 10% ethanol.
Premium Gasoline products that have an octane range between 90-93, it varies by location. Common products are conventional, conventional 10% ethanol, reformulated 10% ethanol, and CARB 10% ethanol.
Regular Gasoline products that have an octane range between 85-87, it varies by location. Common products are conventional, conventional 10% ethanol, reformulated 10% ethanol, and CARB 10% ethanol.
#1 Diesel Considered a premium product, #1 Diesel also has a higher cetane making it more volatile, which translates to faster and more fuel-efficient start. The fuel also performs better in the winter as paraffin is removed resulting in the fuel to remain liquid in cold weather.
#2 Diesel Diesel #2 is easier to produce and cheaper compared to Diesel #1. However, it does not perform as well in winter as it contains paraffin and tends to form into a gel-like state in cold weather.
Residual Residual Fuel is a byproduct of producing light products, which is mostly what the refining process is focused on. It is considered one of the lowest valued petroleum products. Common uses are powering furnaces at a power plant or industrial boilers. It is also used by ocean-faring ships and is known as bunker fuel.
Bio Type of Diesel derived from plants or animals consisting of long-fatty acid chains. It is often blended with petroleum-based Diesel with the finished blend containing anywhere from 1-20% Biodiesel. Most engines cannot run on pure Biodiesel.
Heating Oil Low viscosity fuel that is like Diesel used for engines. Heating Oil is utilized for space and water heating.
Jet Fuel used by high-performance jet turbines designed to operate at high altitude and low pressure. Jet fuel is considered a light petroleum product that is commonly known as Jet A-1 type aviation fuel or JP-1A.
Kero Light distillate petroleum product that is commonly used for blending with other products and making Jet Fuel. It can also be blended in significant amounts to create diesel fuel.
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