Diesel definition

Diesel means a distillate oil which can be used as fuel for the operation of a compression ignition engine and which has an approximate boiling temperature of between 150 °C to 400 °C;
Diesel means, with respect to Article 4 only, a liquid petroleum product that meets the specifications in American Society for Testing and Materials Standard D-975-94, “Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils” amended April 15, 1994 (and no future amendments or editions), which is incorporated by reference and on file with the Department and the Office of the Secretary of State.
Diesel means No. 2 Diesel produced in conformity with the provisions of the quality in the Specification which are set forth herein.

Examples of Diesel in a sentence

  • Diesel (x) $ Unleaded (y) $ Burner Fuel (z) $ Type of Burner Fuel Used: Sum (x + y + z) = $ Note: The sum of the x, y, and z may not exceed 15% of the original contract amount.

  • In case of failure of electricity, the Contractor has to make alternative arrangements for supply of electricity by Diesel Generator sets of suitable capacity at place of work.

  • In 2007, New York State passed legislation establishing the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act 2006 (DERA.) This Act amended the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) by adding Section 19-0323 which requires the use of best available retrofit technology (BART) and ultra low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD) for heavy duty vehicles owned or operated by, including on behalf of, state agencies and state or regional public authorities.

  • Diesel generators (15- 200KVa)Optional Subtotal H-I) Excavators 1.

  • On February 12, 2007 the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act took effect as law (the “Law”).


More Definitions of Diesel

Diesel means, for the purposes of §2105.91, type of engine with operating characteristics significantly similar to the theoretical Diesel combustion cycle. The non-use of a throttle during normal operation is indicative of a diesel engine (ref: 40 CFR 86.090-2). {Added by September 8, 2004 amendment, effective October 10, 2004.}
Diesel means a substance having any one of the following Chemical Abstracts Service Registry numbers: 68334-30-5; 68476-34-6; 68476-30-2; 68476-31-3;
Diesel means a substance having any one of the following
Diesel means any diesel fuel within Article 2 of Directive98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.”
Diesel means any petroleum or shale product —
Diesel means special fuel as defined in RCW 82.38.020, and
Diesel or “diesel fuel” means a refined middle distillate that is used as a fuel in a compression-ignition internal combustion engine and that meets the specifications of ASTM D975. A.R.S. § 41-2051 “Diesel fuel” or “Diesel” has the same meaning as prescribed under A.R.S. § 3-3401. Per ASTM D975, diesel fuel may contain 5 percent or less biodiesel.