Onderwerp: Diesel kachel lust geen GTL?

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why dont Diesel heater accepts Gas To Liquid fuel

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Diesel heaters are designed to burn diesel fuel, which is a type of liquid fuel specifically formulated for use in diesel engines. Diesel fuel has specific properties, such as a higher flash point and lower volatility compared to gasoline, that make it suitable for use in diesel engines, including diesel heaters.

Gas-to-liquid (GTL) fuel, on the other hand, is a type of synthetic fuel that is produced by converting natural gas into a liquid form through a process called Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. GTL fuel has a different composition and properties compared to diesel fuel, including a lower cetane number (a measure of combustion quality) and different combustion characteristics.

While GTL fuel can be used as a substitute for diesel fuel in some diesel engines with appropriate modifications, it may not be compatible with diesel heaters without significant changes to the heater's design and components. Diesel heaters are typically engineered to burn diesel fuel efficiently and safely, and using GTL fuel without proper modifications could result in poor performance, increased emissions, and potential safety hazards.

It's worth noting that using any fuel other than the one specified by the manufacturer in a diesel heater may void the warranty and could result in damage to the heater or other unintended consequences. Therefore, it's important to always follow the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations when it comes to fuel type and usage in diesel heaters or any other fuel-burning appliances.

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Nog niet eerder van gehoord.

Onze Webasto heeft al gedraaid op GTL en HVO.
Is 22 jaar oud en doet het nog steeds prima.

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JP:
why dont Diesel heater accepts Gas To Liquid fuel

ChatGPT:

Diesel heaters are designed to burn diesel fuel, which is a type of liquid fuel specifically formulated for use in diesel engines. Diesel fuel has specific properties, such as a higher flash point and lower volatility compared to gasoline, that make it suitable for use in diesel engines, including diesel heaters.

Gas-to-liquid (GTL) fuel, on the other hand, is a type of synthetic fuel that is produced by converting natural gas into a liquid form through a process called Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. GTL fuel has a different composition and properties compared to diesel fuel, including a lower cetane number (a measure of combustion quality) and different combustion characteristics.

While GTL fuel can be used as a substitute for diesel fuel in some diesel engines with appropriate modifications, it may not be compatible with diesel heaters without significant changes to the heater's design and components. Diesel heaters are typically engineered to burn diesel fuel efficiently and safely, and using GTL fuel without proper modifications could result in poor performance, increased emissions, and potential safety hazards.

It's worth noting that using any fuel other than the one specified by the manufacturer in a diesel heater may void the warranty and could result in damage to the heater or other unintended consequences. Therefore, it's important to always follow the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations when it comes to fuel type and usage in diesel heaters or any other fuel-burning appliances.

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