Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
TECHNOLOGY
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (also known as HVO, Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil and Hydrolyzed Vegetable Oil) is a renewable fuel produced through a process called hydrotreating. It involves the hydrogenation of vegetable oils or animal fats under high temperature and pressure. HVO undergoes a more extensive refining process, resulting in a fuel with a high cetane number and improved cold-weather performance.
BENEFITS
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HVO fuels offer a significant reduction of GHG emissions, up to 90%, compared to fossil fuels.
It effectively contributes to climate change mitigation.
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HVO fuels have no sulphur compounds which leads to cleaner combustion and reduced sulphur dioxide emissions.
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HVO is derived from renewable sources such as vegetable oils and animal fats, making is a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
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HVO can be used in existing diesel engines without a need for approval or any modification, providing a seamless transition to cleaner fuel options.
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HVO can be used as an aviation bio-jet fuel, alternative to conventional jet fuel. Its use in the aviation helps reduce carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels, contributing to environmental sustainability.
HOW IT WORKS
HVO is produced to meet the same properties as diesel and therefore it can be used in existing diesel engines without modification or approvals. For this reason, it can be used as a drop-in replacement for petroleum diesel without the need for blending.
INTERESTING FACTS
HVO can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil fuels.
90%
HVO has 0% sulphur compounds that contribute to harmful emissions such as sulphur dioxide.
0%
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