Gas Turbine Fuel Oil

Reference ID

Grade 1-GT: Light distillates including some gas oil fractions.

Grade 2-GT: Heavier distillates than Grade 1-GT. Similar to No.2 fuel oil.

Grade 3-GT: Residual fuel that meets low ash requirements.

Grade 4-GT: Similar to Grade 3-GT but with no ash restrictions.

For additional fuel specifications refer to ASTM D2880.

Water Content (volume %)

1-GT max 0.05 (a) ASTM D 2880
2-GT max 0.05 (a)
3-GT max 1 (a)
4-GT max 1 (a)
(a) water and sediment
Flash Point (°C)
1-GT min 38 ASTM D 2880
2-GT min 38
3-GT min 55
4-GT min 66
Density (g/mL)
Temperature
(°C)
1-GT 15 max 0.85 ASTM D 2880
2-GT max 0.876
Pour Point (°C)
1-GT max -18 ASTM D 2880
2-GT max -6
Kinematic Viscosity (mm²/s or cSt)
Temperature
(°C)
1-GT 40 1.3 to 2.4 ASTM D 2880
2-GT 1.9 to 4.1
3-GT min 6
100 50
4-GT 40 min 6
100 50
Distillation (°C)
Total Distillate Boiling Point
(volume %) (°C)
1-GT 90 max 288 ASTM D 2880
2-GT 282 to 338

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