Logo
International Journal of
Chemistry Studies
ARCHIVES
VOL. 5, ISSUE 1 (2021)
Comparative analysis of the quality of automative gas oil (AGO) produced from Nigerian and foreign refineries
Authors
M B Nasirudeen, T A Alemoto, J C Onwuka
Abstract
The physiochemical properties of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) are of utmost importance in determining its quality. The properties of various AGO samples were investigated with the purpose of establishing their suitability for local and by extension, global consumption. Nigerian (KRPC) and foreign AGO samples were collected from Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) and major oil marketer respectively and they were blended in various ratios. The combustion quality of the AGO samples was measured in terms of cetane rating while the volatility measured in terms of distillation, specific gravity and pour point using the analytical techniques of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods. This study showed that both Nigerian (KRPC) AGO (A), foreign AGO (B) and their blends (AB1, AB2, AB3 and AB4) have almost the same physicochemical properties except for flash point and Sulphur content. The flash points of Nigerian (KRPC) and foreign AGO are 189 and 227 respectively. The Sulphur content of the foreign AGO (0.147) was found to be higher than that of the Nigerian (KRPC) AGO. The results showed that all the properties of the blended AGO samples are within the ASTM specifications and falls within the range of the Nigerian (KRPC) and foreign AGO values for each property. In comparison of these parameters with ASTM specifications for AGO, the Nigerian (KRPC) AGO is more suitable for use in industrial/domestic energy provision and transportation operations.
Download
Pages:29-33
How to cite this article:
M B Nasirudeen, T A Alemoto, J C Onwuka "Comparative analysis of the quality of automative gas oil (AGO) produced from Nigerian and foreign refineries". International Journal of Chemistry Studies, Vol 5, Issue 1, 2021, Pages 29-33
Download Author Certificate

Please enter the email address corresponding to this article submission to download your certificate.