EN 14214:2012/FprA1

Liquid petroleum products - Fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) for use in diesel engines and heating applications - Requirements and test methods

1. improvement of the Annex that presents the FAME precision data. A re-evaluation of Table A.1 has been executed and it was agreed to complete it by presenting reproducibility information for all test methods that is of interest to people handling the fuel; 2. better description of distilled FAME product; 3. updating of the note in the Foreword about the co-existence with EN 590 as the standard as such is also used for the B30 specification 4. provision regarding the use of legally required dyes or markers such as common in heating fuels Plus if feasible an update of the CFPP test methodology

Flüssige Mineralölerzeugnisse - Fettsäure-Methylester (FAME) zur Verwendung in Dieselmotoren und als Heizöl - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Produits pétroliers liquides - Esters méthyliques d'acides gras (EMAG) pour moteurs diesel et comme combustible de chauffage - Exigences et méthodes d'essai

Goriva za motorna vozila - Metilni estri maščobnih kislin (FAME) za dizelske motorje - Zahteve in preskusne metode

Ta evropski standard določa zahteve in preskusne metode za metilne estre maščobnih kislin (v nadaljevanju: »FAME«) pri prodaji in dobavi, ki se bodo uporabili kot gorivo za dizelske motorje in grelne naprave v 100 % koncentraciji ali kot polnilo za destilatno gorivo za dizelske motorje v skladu z zahtevami iz standarda EN 590 in za kurilno olje. V 100-odstotni koncentraciji se uporablja v gorivih za dizelske motorje in grelne naprave, ki so načrtovane ali naknadno prilagojene za uporabo 100-odstotnih FAME.

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 75.160.20 - Liquid fuels
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 19 - Petroleum products, lubricants and related products
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 19/WG 24 - Specification for automotive diesel
• Current Stage: 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
• Start Date: 09-Oct-2013
• Due Date: 26-Jul-2014
• Completion Date: 09-Oct-2013
• Directive: 98/70/EC - Quality of petrol and diesel fuels (Dir. 93/12/EEC amendment)
• Mandate: M/245 - Mandate to CEN for the elaboration and adoption of standards concerning minimum requirement specifications including test methods for Fatty Acid MethylEster (FAME) as fuel for diesel engines and for space heating
• Ref Project: SIST EN 14214:2012/kprA1:2013 - Liquid petroleum products - Fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) for use in diesel engines and heating applications - Requirements and test methods

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 14214:2012+A1:2014 - Liquid petroleum products - Fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) for use in diesel engines and heating applications - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 23-Oct-2013
• Amends: EN 14214:2012 - Liquid petroleum products - Fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) for use in diesel engines and heating applications - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 16-Jan-2013

EN 14214:2012/FprA1 Overview

EN 14214:2012/FprA1 is a European standard developed by CEN, focusing on fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) derived from liquid petroleum products. It specifies requirements and test methods for FAME fuels used in diesel engines and heating applications. The 2013 amendment enhances various technical aspects to optimize fuel performance, safety, and compliance.

This standard is crucial for manufacturers, fuel producers, and quality controllers dealing with biofuels, especially FAME intended for blending with conventional diesel or standalone use in heating systems.

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Key Updates and Topics

The EN 14214:2012/FprA1 amendment introduces several important modifications:

• Enhanced Annex A Precision Data
  Updated and expanded reproducibility information for all FAME test methods, assisting operators and quality managers in reliable fuel analysis and compliance assurance.

• Distilled FAME Product Definition
  Clearer classification and description of distilled FAME products, including blend restrictions, ensuring product consistency and correct labeling.

• Co-existence with EN 590 Standard
  Clarification regarding FAME’s simultaneous application alongside EN 590 diesel fuel standards, reflecting its use in B30 diesel blends and other applications.

• Use of Dyes and Markers
  Provisions allowing legally required dyes and markers in heating fuels, supporting regulatory compliance without compromising fuel performance or quality test accuracy.

• Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP) Test Methodology Update
  An updated methodology for CFPP determination enhances the reliability of cold-weather performance evaluation.

• Updated Reference Standards
  Inclusion and revision of referenced standards such as prEN 12662 for total contamination, prEN 15751 for oxidation stability, and EN 16329 for cold filter plugging point - all targeted at improving test accuracy and fuel handling.

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Applications of EN 14214:2012/FprA1

This standard is designed for practical use in:

• Diesel Engine Fuels
  Ensuring biofuel compatibility, quality, and engine performance when using FAME in pure form or blended with petroleum diesel fuels (e.g., B30 blends).

• Heating Fuel Applications
  Standardized quality requirements and permissible additives like dyes facilitate safe and efficient use of FAME-based fuels in heating systems.

• Quality Control and Laboratory Testing
  Provides comprehensive test methods and precision data for critical parameters-such as density, viscosity, acid value, oxidation stability, glyceride content, and contaminants-to maintain consistent fuel quality.

• Regulatory Compliance
  Helps fuel producers meet European biofuel mandates and supports national standards organizations in harmonizing fuel specifications.

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Related Standards

EN 14214:2012/FprA1 interacts with and references several critical standards:

• EN 590: Diesel fuel quality standard, important due to FAME’s blending role.
• prEN 12662:2012: Total contamination testing in diesel fuels and FAME.
• prEN 15751:2012: Accelerated oxidation stability testing for FAME fuels.
• EN 16329:2013: Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP) determination by linear cooling method.
• EN ISO 4259: General procedures for test method precision and dispute resolution.
• EN ISO 5165: Cetane number determination, with FAME-specific precision included.
• Other referenced standards covering phosphorus content, sulfur content, iodine value, and glycerol content testing.

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Summary

EN 14214:2012/FprA1 is a vital standard specifying requirements and precise test methods for FAME fuels used in diesel engines and heating. Its latest amendment strengthens test reproducibility data, clarifies product definitions, accommodates legal markers, and aligns testing with evolving biofuel applications. Adherence to this standard ensures fuel quality, regulatory compliance, and improved performance in both automotive and heating sectors.

Keywords: EN 14214, FAME, fatty acid methyl esters, diesel engine fuels, heating fuels, biofuel standards, fuel quality, test methods, reproducibility data, cold filter plugging point, oxidation stability, fuel contamination

Standards Content (Sample)

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Liquid petroleum products - Fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) for use in diesel engines
and heating applications - Requirements and test methods
Kraftstoffe für Kraftfahrzeuge - Fettsäure-Methylester (FAME) für Dieselmotoren -
Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Carburants pour automobiles - Esters méthyliques d'acides gras (EMAG) pour moteurs
diesel - Exigences et méthodes d'essais
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14214:2012/FprA1
ICS:
75.160.20 7HNRþDJRULYD Liquid fuels
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 14214:2012
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
May 2013
ICS 75.160.20
English Version
Liquid petroleum products - Fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) for
use in diesel engines and heating applications - Requirements
and test methods
Produits pétroliers liquides - Esters méthyliques d'acides Flüssige Mineralölerzeugnisse - Fettsäure-Methylester
gras (EMAG) pour moteurs diesel et comme combustible (FAME) zur Verwendung in Dieselmotoren und als Heizöl -
de chauffage - Exigences et méthodes d'essai Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
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Contents Page
1 Modifications to the Foreword .4
2 Modifications to Clause 2 .4
3 Modification to 5.1 .4
4 Modifications to Table 1 under 5.3 .4
5 Modifications to Table 2 under 5.4.2 .5
6 Modification to 5.4.3.2 .5
7 Modification to Table 3a under 5.4.3.3 .5
8 Modifications to 5.5.1 .5
9 Modifications to 5.5.2 .5
10 Modification to Annex A .5

Foreword
This document (EN 14214:2012/FprA1:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 19
“Gaseous and liquid fuels, lubricants and related products of petroleum, synthetic and biological origin”, the
secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.

1 Modifications to the Foreword
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Delete the 6 paragraph: "This document exists in parallel with EN 590.".
Introduce after the first listed item under the technical changes: "further clarification regarding the use of dyes and
markers due to its new heating fuel application;".
Introduce after the second listed item under the technical changes: "removal of identification of parallel existence
with EN 590 as FAME is being used for more than one blending purpose;".
Rephrase the eighth listed item under the technical changes starting after 'phosphorus content': "CFPP and sulfur
content, EN 16300, EN 16294, EN 16329 and EN ISO 13032, respectively.".
Introduce in the ninth listed item under the technical changes between 'polyunsaturated fatty acids' and 'stability
characteristics of FAME': "oxidation stability, total contamination," and introduce a second sentence: "The test
method procedure for total contamination (prEN 12662) has been technically updated to specifically allow
improved applicability to FAME (see CEN/TC 19/N 1512R, report I);".
Replace the last listed item under the t
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