Fingerprinting of Light Fuel Oil: A Malaysia Case Study

In this study light fuel oil samples were evaluated for source identification using CEN method as a guideline. Oil spill and source samples were prepared and analyzed following CEN method. Based on GCFID chromatogram, four spill samples (A,B, E and F) and the suspected source C found to have light fuel oil profile namely diesel. Further evaluation based on GCMS weathering has taken place for all spill samples. Diagnostic ratio revealed sample A, B, E and F are positively matched to suspected source C.