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Standard Test Method for Particulate Contamination in Middle Distillate Fuels by Laboratory Filtration
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the mass of particulate contamination in a middle distillate fuel by filtration. This test method is suitable for all No. 1 and No. 2 grades in Specifications D 396
1.2 This test method is not suitable for fuels whose flash point as determined by Test Methods D 56
Note 1—Middle distillate fuels with flash points less than 38°C have been ignited by discharges of static electricity when the fuels have been filtered through inadequately bonded or grounded membrane filter systems. See Test Methods D 2276
1.3 The precision of this test method is applicable to particulate contaminant levels between 0 to 25 g/m3 provided that 1 L samples are used and the 1 L is filtered completely. Higher levels of particulate contaminant can be measured, but are subject to uncertain precision.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Significance and Use
This is the first ASTM standard test method for assessing the mass quantity of particulates in middle distillate fuels. Test Method D 5452
The mass of particulates present in a fuel is a significant factor, along with the size and nature of the individual particles, in the rapidity with which fuel system filters and other small orifices in fuel systems can become plugged. This test method provides a means of assessing the mass of particulates present in a fuel sample.
The test method can be used in specifications and purchase documents as a means of controlling particulate contamination levels in the fuels purchased. Maximum particulate levels are specified in several military fuel specifications.
Keywords
diesel fuel; gravimetric determination; kerosine; laboratory filtration; membrane filter; middle distillate fuel; particulate contamination; Kerosine; Laboratory filtration; Membrane filters (MF); Middle distillate fuels; Particulate contamination (petroleum); Diesel engine fuel oils; Distillate fuels; Gravimetric determination
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
05.02 (Petroleum Products and Lubricants (II): D3711 - D6122)
05.03 (Petroleum Products and Lubricants (III): D6138 - D6971)
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75.160.20 (Liquid fuels Including gasoline, diesel, kerosene, etc.)
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Document Number
ASTM-D6217-98(2008)
Revision Level
1998 R08 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
Dec. 1, 2008
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
6 pages
Committee Number
D02.14