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Malaysia to implement B10 biodiesel mandate by October
http://www.thestar.com.my/Business/...t-B10-biodiesel-mandate-by-October/?style=biz
but according to BMW Malaysia: B10 could severely damage engines
http://www.theedgemarkets.com/my/article/bmw-malaysia-b10-could-severely-damage-engines-0
In a statement, BMW Malaysia managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) Alan Harris said the group’s tests with the B10 biodiesel found that the B10 causes “oil sludge” and “reduced lubricity”, “with the risk of severe engine damage” to vehicles.
“In our tests with B10 biodiesel worldwide, we have found technical challenges present when blending 10% of palm-based methyl ester with the current conventional fuel.
“Testing on vehicles have found that Fatty-Acid Methyl Ester (Fame), which boils at high temperatures, will move into the motor oil due to the regeneration setting, resulting in [the] thinning of the motor oil as it does not evaporate when the engine runs at high temperatures,” he added.
Further, Harris said the group’s tests revealed that the B10 blend of biodiesel results in higher levels of water in the fuel, which leads to corrosion of vehicle components that transport the fuel. This promotes oxidation in the fuel tank, subsequently causing a blocked fuel filter, he added.
http://www.thestar.com.my/Business/...t-B10-biodiesel-mandate-by-October/?style=biz
but according to BMW Malaysia: B10 could severely damage engines
http://www.theedgemarkets.com/my/article/bmw-malaysia-b10-could-severely-damage-engines-0
In a statement, BMW Malaysia managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) Alan Harris said the group’s tests with the B10 biodiesel found that the B10 causes “oil sludge” and “reduced lubricity”, “with the risk of severe engine damage” to vehicles.
“In our tests with B10 biodiesel worldwide, we have found technical challenges present when blending 10% of palm-based methyl ester with the current conventional fuel.
“Testing on vehicles have found that Fatty-Acid Methyl Ester (Fame), which boils at high temperatures, will move into the motor oil due to the regeneration setting, resulting in [the] thinning of the motor oil as it does not evaporate when the engine runs at high temperatures,” he added.
Further, Harris said the group’s tests revealed that the B10 blend of biodiesel results in higher levels of water in the fuel, which leads to corrosion of vehicle components that transport the fuel. This promotes oxidation in the fuel tank, subsequently causing a blocked fuel filter, he added.
