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Bunker Viscosity - at Injection T

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HFO viscosity at injection temperature - targets 12–17 cSt for proper atomisation.

Formula

$$ \nu(T) = \nu_{50} \cdot e^{-k (T - 50)} $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$ν_50$Viscosity at 50 °CcStISO 3104
$T_inj$Injection temperature°Cfuel heater outlet

Sources

  • ASTM D341 / Walther formula.