BS EN 14078:2025 - Liquid Petroleum Products: Determination of FAME Content

Introducing the BS EN 14078:2025, a comprehensive standard that provides a detailed methodology for determining the fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) content in middle distillates using infrared spectrometry. This standard is an essential tool for professionals in the petroleum industry, ensuring accuracy and consistency in the analysis of liquid petroleum products.

Key Features of BS EN 14078:2025

This standard is meticulously crafted to meet the needs of industry professionals, offering a robust framework for the analysis of FAME content. Here are some of the key features:

• Standard Number: BS EN 14078:2025
• Pages: 22
• Release Date: December 22, 2025
• ISBN: 978 0 539 31026 9
• Status: Standard

Why Choose BS EN 14078:2025?

The BS EN 14078:2025 standard is indispensable for laboratories and companies involved in the production, distribution, and quality control of liquid petroleum products. Here’s why this standard is a must-have:

Precision and Reliability

With the BS EN 14078:2025, you can be assured of precise and reliable results. The infrared spectrometry method outlined in this standard is a proven technique for accurately determining the FAME content in middle distillates. This ensures that your analyses are consistent and meet the highest industry standards.

Comprehensive Guidance

This standard provides comprehensive guidance on the entire process, from sample preparation to the interpretation of results. It is designed to be user-friendly, making it accessible to both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the field.

Industry Compliance

Adhering to the BS EN 14078:2025 standard ensures that your processes are in compliance with industry regulations. This not only enhances the credibility of your analyses but also helps in maintaining the quality and safety of petroleum products.

Applications of BS EN 14078:2025

The applications of this standard are vast and varied, making it a versatile tool for numerous sectors within the petroleum industry:

• Quality Control: Ensure the quality and consistency of your petroleum products by accurately determining the FAME content.
• Research and Development: Utilize the standard in R&D to innovate and improve product formulations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and industry standards with confidence.
• Environmental Impact Assessment: Assess the environmental impact of your products by understanding their FAME content.

Conclusion

The BS EN 14078:2025 is more than just a standard; it is a vital resource for anyone involved in the analysis of liquid petroleum products. Its detailed methodology and comprehensive guidance make it an invaluable tool for ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of your products. Whether you are in quality control, research, or regulatory compliance, this standard will support your efforts to achieve excellence in the petroleum industry.

Invest in the BS EN 14078:2025 today and take a significant step towards enhancing the precision and reliability of your petroleum product analyses.

BS EN 14078:2025

This standard BS EN 14078:2025 Liquid petroleum products — Determination of fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) content in middle distillates — Infrared spectrometry method is classified in these ICS categories:

• 75.160.20 Liquid fuels
• 75.160.40 Biofuels

This document specifies a test method for the determination of fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) content in diesel fuel or domestic heating fuel by mid-infrared (IR) spectrometry and a transmission sample cell, which applies to FAME contents of the three measurement ranges as follows: — range A: for FAME contents ranging from approx. 0,05 % (V/V) to approx. 3 % (V/V); — range B: for FAME contents ranging from approx. 3 % (V/V) to approx. 20 % (V/V); — range C: for FAME contents ranging from approx. 20 % (V/V) to approx. 50 % (V/V). Principally, higher FAME contents can also be analysed if diluted; however, no precision data for results outside the specified range is available at present. This test method was verified to be applicable to samples which contain FAME conforming to EN 14214. Reliable quantitative results are obtained only if the samples do not contain any significant amounts of other interfering components, especially esters and other carbonyl compounds which possess absorption bands in the spectral region used for quantification of FAME. If such interfering components are present, this test method is expected to produce higher values. NOTE 1 For the purposes of this document, the term “% (V/V)” is used to represent the volume fraction (φ) of a material. NOTE 2 For conversion of grams FAME per litre (g FAME/l) to volume fraction, a fixed density for FAME of 883,0 kg/m3 is adopted.