Sediment & Wax Precipitation Point (SWPP)

On 1st January 2020, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will implement the 0.50% max limit for sulphur content in the marine fuel oil being used outside an ECA. This impending reduction in sulphur content has seen the introduction of a new range of fuel blend formulations.

Our investigations regarding these new fuels noted that some contain high temperature melting wax or sediments, which require elevated purifier inlet temperatures compared to the recommended temperature for the corresponding fuel viscosity.

In response to this, FOBAS labs are now setup to provide an additional test called SWPP (Sediments & Wax Precipitation Point) on low viscosity VLSFO residual fuel oils.

Please find a bulletin which further discusses this in detail.

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