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ASTM International members are working to address an issue related to the shortage of a material – a dye – used to conduct a key test method for liquid fuels. The “test method for hydrocarbon types in liquid petroleum products by fluorescent indicator adsorption” (D1319) is a voluntary consensus standard used by refiners, labs, and others to help measure the volume-percentage of aromatic…, 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 #10751
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A new ASTM International guide will help test method users select the most appropriate test methods to meet their measurement application needs for properties of petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants. According to James Bover, an industry consultant and ASTM International member, the guide will help users evaluate and compare the relative performance of different tests that measure…, 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 #10679
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ASTM International’s committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants ( D02 ) has approved a new standard for a renewable bio-based blendstock that can be used as a diesel alternative. The standard ( D8181 ) covers specifications for microemulsion blendstock for middle distillate fuels. “This new standard is needed because there is no relevant existing standard for this type of…, 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 #10621
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A new ASTM International standard will help determine which gases will ignite when put in contact with hot surfaces. The standard (soon to be released as D8211) was created by ASTM’s committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants ( D02 ). It has been discovered that flammable gases with low flame velocities have higher than expected hot surface ignition temperatures, allowing…, 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 #10604
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ASTM International’s committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants ( D02 ) has created a new standard (soon to be released as D8185) that will serve as a guide for determining how to measure viscosity of in-service oil. According to committee members, anyone with a technical background in lubrication or condition monitoring can use this guide to determine options for viscosity…, 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 #10576
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ASTM International’s committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants ( D02 ) has approved a guide ( D8164 ) that provides criteria for selecting digital contact thermometers (DCTs) that will accurately measure temperature when performing test methods. The guide will help both manufacturers, standards developers, and users of DCTs in the petroleum industry. The criteria are based on…, 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 #10557
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ASTM International’s committee on petroleum and lubricants (D02) is now developing a full program of events for its Aviation Fuels Week in Lima, Peru, April 23-26. In addition to a training course on aviation fuels, meetings of the subcommittee on aviation fuels (D02.J) will now include: Critical technical discussions on ballot items, Overviews of the history and importance of developing uniform…, Meeting Information:, April 23-24, 2018, EnginZone, Monterosa 233, of. 402 Charcarilla del Estanque, Surco, Lima 33, Peru, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10505
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El Comité D02 de productos y lubricantes derivados del petróleo de ASTM International está desarrollando un programa completo de eventos para la Semana de Combustibles para Aviación que se realizará en Lima, Perú, del 23 al 26 de abril. Además de un curso de capacitación sobre Combustibles de Aviación, las reuniones del Subcomité D02.J Combustibles de Aviación ahora incluirán: Discusiones…, Acerca de ASTM International, ASTM está comprometida con las necesidades globales de la sociedad teniendo un impacto positivo en la salud y la seguridad pública, la confianza del consumidor y la calidad de vida en general. Integramos estándares de consenso, desarrollados con nuestra membresía internacional de expertos técnicos voluntarios, y servicios innovadores para mejorar vidas… Cooperando para que nuestro mundo funcione…, Información de la Reunión:, 23 al 26 de Abril 2018, EnginZone, Monterosa 233, of. 402 Charcarilla del Estanque, Santiago de Surco 15038, Lima – Perú - +51.1. 205.5513; ASTM@enginzone.org, Consultas sobre Medios:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Lanzamiento #10505
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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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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