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ASTM International, one of the world’s leading standards organizations, will host a free lunch at the Petroleum Refining, Environmental Monitoring Technology Conference (PEFTEC) in Antwerp, Belgium, on 29 November from 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm. The two keynote speakers will be: Taco van der Maten of MalvernPanalytical (The Netherlands) who serves as vice chairman of ASTM International’s board of…, Europe Office:, Sara Gobbi, tel + +32. (0)485.332433; sgobbi@astm.org , Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel+1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #10411
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Today, ASTM International announced a partnership with the Codes and Standards Training Institute (CASTI) and unveiled the partnership’s first e-learning course and webinar: “API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection Code - General Study.” This e-learning course and webinar offer an ideal introduction to the API 510 Code for novices to more experienced personnel working with pressure equipment ( https…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org
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A new ASTM International standard will give the plastic film industry a better test method for measuring the average thickness and thickness variability of plastic film. The standard ( D8136 ) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on plastics ( D20 ). “The new test method is more accurate, precise, and easier to use than existing test methods,” says ASTM International member Rob…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org
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A proposed ASTM International standard will help characterize the quality of diesel fuels and biodiesel blends. The proposed standard (WK51775) is being developed by the committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants (D02). The proposed standard will be used to separate and determine the content of aromatics, nonaromatics, and fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) in middle distillates…
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A new ASTM International standard aims to meet an industry need for testing impurities in hydrocarbons. Specifically, the test method addresses concerns with impurities in monomer feedstocks found in ethylene and propylene. “The value of ethylene and propylene is partially based on purity, making accurate, low-level analysis and standardization important,” says member Shannon Coleman, an…
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ASTM International’s committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels and lubricants ( D02 ) has presented the Lowrie B. Sargent, Jr. Award to Steven R. Westbrook, institute scientist, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A. The committee honored Westbrook for his outstanding leadership relating to the standardization of petroleum products and lubricants. An ASTM member since 1979,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10377
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Today, ASTM International announced a new proficiency testing program (PTP) to helps labs accurately test the combustion speed of diesel fuel and the compression it needs to ignite, also known as cetane. ASTM International also gained additional accreditations from the globally-recognized American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for six existing PTP programs. Generally, PTP…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Program Contact:, John Gallagher, tel +1.610.832.9646; jgallagher@astm.org R elease #10375
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A proposed ASTM International standard will help measure the effects of engine oils on fuel economy in cars and light-duty trucks. The test will measure fuel consumption at six constant conditions (related to speed, torque, and temperature) for the baseline calibration oil, a test oil, and a repeat of the baseline. The test method is for cars and trucks weighing 3,856 kilograms or less. According…, ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants Next Meeting:, June 25-29, 2017, Boston, Mass., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, E.A. Hap Thompson, tel +1.904.287.9596; hapjthom@aol.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org R elease #10325
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Bhyrav Mutnuri, engineer at Bedford Reinforced Plastics, Inc., Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA, was recently named the recipient of the 2017 ASTM International James A. Thomas President’s Leadership Award. ASTM president Katharine Morgan will present Mutnuri with the award during the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo in September. The President’s Leadership Award recognizes individuals early in…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10316
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Today, six ASTM International programs that help petroleum labs evaluate, improve, and document performance in conducting test methods achieved accreditation from a globally-recognized organization. Specifically, the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) gave accreditation status to ASTM International’s proficiency testing programs (PTP) in: • automatic transmission fluid…, Media Contact:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Staff Contact:, Amy Meacock, tel +1.610.832.9688; ameacock@astm.org Release #10307