Sari Mannonen

UPM BioVerno, a high quality “drop-in” renewable diesel fuel from tall oil, was studied as a component in regular mineral-oil based fossil diesel fuel. For this work, UPM teamed up with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland for field testing. The aim was to evaluate the functionality and performance of four (4) passenger cars by taking into account e.g. fuel consumption and exhaust emissions when compared to fossil reference fuel. The field test included 20.000 km on-road driving with each… Show more

UPM BioVerno, a high quality “drop-in” renewable diesel fuel from tall oil, was studied as a component in regular mineral-oil based fossil diesel fuel. For this work, UPM teamed up with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland for field testing. The aim was to evaluate the functionality and performance of four (4) passenger cars by taking into account e.g. fuel consumption and exhaust emissions when compared to fossil reference fuel. The field test included 20.000 km on-road driving with each car by experienced drivers from VTT with variable trip lenghts, traffic and climate conditions. Initial, mid-term and final in-laboratory tests were run for perfor¬man¬¬ce and emissions. Four other make/model cars were subjected to similar tests with UPM BioVerno test blend and reference diesel. Apart from regulated exhaust emissions, a list of non-regulated species were also measured. The main parts of these field and in–laboratory tests are discussed in this article. UPM BioVerno proved to be a high quality blending component that did not change the functionality nor the emission characteristics of the tested diesel passenger cars. The Finnish pulp and paper company, UPM, will start a biorefinery in Finland in 2014 to produce advanced renewable hydrotreated diesel from crude tall oil with capacity of approximately 100 kt/a. UPM BioVerno is produced from residues of the forest industry, and no edible materials are used in manufacturing. UPM BioVerno will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% when compared to fossil fuels. Following the EU directive 2009/28/EC, the national biofuel target in Finland is 6% for 2011–2014, and then incrementally increasing to 20% by 2020. To achieve this challenging target in Finland, special measures and good cooperation among a broad area of parties is required Show less

UPM’s new renewable diesel, known as UPM BioVerno, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused
by traffic by up to 80% when compared with fossil fuels. UPM BioVerno is produced from residues of the
forest industry, with no edible materials being used.
UPM BioVerno is a high quality “drop-in” transport fuel that works well in all diesel vehicles and is fully
compatible with existing fuel distribution systems. Preliminary engine and vehicle tests have shown
excellent end-use… Show more

UPM’s new renewable diesel, known as UPM BioVerno, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused
by traffic by up to 80% when compared with fossil fuels. UPM BioVerno is produced from residues of the
forest industry, with no edible materials being used.
UPM BioVerno is a high quality “drop-in” transport fuel that works well in all diesel vehicles and is fully
compatible with existing fuel distribution systems. Preliminary engine and vehicle tests have shown
excellent end-use performance, such as functionality and emissions.
A new model for cooperative industry/research institute cluster projects has been developed. Within such
a cluster, UPM and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have been teaming up for field testing of the
new UPM BioVerno fuel. This project has started using four Volkswagen Golf cars. Later on the fuel will
be tested in buses. VTT is responsible for periodical performance testing, as well as continuous follow-up
of test vehicles. VTT is also responsible for the overall reporting of the project conglomerate, serving the
participating companies as well as decision makers within the government. Show less