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A new ASTM International standard provides a test method for new technologies that can help determine the level of harmful organic chlorides that contaminate crude oil. Organic chlorides do not occur naturally in crude oil. They result from contamination through disposal of chlorinated solvents used to dewax pipelines or through other equipment operations. Organic chlorides can be damaging to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #10454
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ASTM International Committee on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants Honors Andy PickardAndy L. Pickard, a consultant from Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, was honored with the Sydney D. Andrews Scroll of Achievement from ASTM International’s committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants ( D02 ). Pickard, who joined ASTM International in 1983, was honored for his many contributions to advancing the aims of the committee. He has previously received the Award of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10448
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Scott Fenwick, technical director at the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) in Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, has been named the new chairman of ASTM International’s committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants ( D02 ). His term will begin Jan. 1, 2018. The committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants (D02) was formed in 1904 and boasts a current membership of more…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10444
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R.A. Kishore Nadkarni, Ph.D., of Millennium Analytics, Inc., has received the 2017 Charles B. Dudley Medal Award from ASTM International, one of the world’s leading standards organizations. Nadkarni was honored for his contributions to a number of important and influential publications on various aspects of petroleum fuel and lubricant analyses, including topics such as biofuels, and fossil fuel…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10442
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A new ASTM International guide will help people who take lubricant fluid samples from in-service gas and steam turbines – and related equipment – at power plants. “In-service fluid samples can be taken in a variety of ways that are not always representative of the active lubricating fluid,” says ASTM International member Bernie Hall of Checkfluid Inc. “The new standard provides guidelines as to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #10431
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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 debuted a new learning management system (LMS) designed to enhance user experience and functionality. Existing customers will begin seeing a seamless transition to the new platform. The migration will be completed by August 31. Since 2012, the number of learners has grown from 500 to over 4,000. Usage increased by over 174 per cent last year alone, prompting the need for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10362
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ASTM International’s committee on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants ( D02 ) will present its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Dr. Andy L. Pickard, consultant in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10349