Why Winter Diesel is important for Indian Army?
Why Winter Diesel is important for Indian Army? India’s armed forces may soon be using winter diesel for operations in high altitude areas such as Ladakh. Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has sought approval from the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) of the armed forces to approve winter diesel usage for the army vehicles. These are pictures of the areas people living there and the challenges they face because of Diesel they currently use. What happens to fuel in Low temperatures? Regular diesel fuel contains paraffin wax which is added for improving viscosity and lubrication. At low temperatures, the paraffin wax thickens or “gels” and hinders the flow of the fuel in the car engine. Gel point is the temperature at which diesel fuel freezes so...