Noun
cetane (plural cetanes)
The aliphatic hydrocarbon C16H34 (hexadecane) used as a standard for diesel fuel.
CN ( Cetane number ) can be raised by distilling higher quality crude oil, by catalyzing a higher quality product or by using a cetane improving additive. Source: Internet
Requirements for fuels to be used in diesel engines are the ability of the fuel to flow along the fuel lines, the ability of the fuel to lubricate the injector pump and injectors adequately, and its ignition qualities (ignition delay, cetane number ). Source: Internet
Diesel fuels with a higher cetane rating modify the combustion process and reduce diesel clatter. Source: Internet
The degree of branching affects characteristics, such as the octane number or cetane number in petroleum chemistry. Source: Internet