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New ASTM Vitrinite Reflectance Standard Will Aid in Prediction of Undiscovered Hydrocarbon ResourcesA new ASTM International standard for measuring the reflectance of vitrinite in sedimentary rocks will help improve predictions of the location, quantity and quality of undiscovered hydrocarbon resources. ASTM D7708 , Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Reflectance of Vitrinite Dispersed in Sedimentary Rocks, was developed by Subcommittee D05.28 on Petrographic Analysis of Coal and…, ASTM Committee D05 Next Meeting:, Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 2011, October Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Technical Contact:, Paul C. Hackley, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Va., Phone: 703-648-6458; phackley@usgs.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Scott Orthey, Phone: 610-832-9730; sorthey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8881
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Natural gas from unconventional sources such as coal beds has become a common target of exploration. Now, a new ASTM standard is the first to describe a method for determining the gas content of coal from such sources by desorption, using samples obtained by surface drilling. ASTM D7569 , Practice for Determination of Gas Content of Coal - Direct Desorption Method, was developed by Subcommittee…, ASTM Committee D05 Next Meeting:, May 15-18, 2011, May Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Peter Warwick, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Va., Phone: 703-648-6469; pwarwick@usgs.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Scott Orthey, Phone: 610-832-9730; sorthey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8749
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A new ASTM subcommittee seeks to acknowledge the ongoing advances being made in the field of nanostructured inorganic coatings. B08.16 on Nanostructured Coatings, part of ASTM International Committee B08 on Metallic and Inorganic Coatings, is currently developing its first proposed standard, ASTM WK29468 , Specification for Galvanic Protection of Steel Using a Nanostructured Coating of 95 % Zinc…
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The importance of digital detector array technology is increasing as industry continues its transition from film radiography to the digital realm. Subcommittee E07.01 on Radiology (X and Gamma) Method, part of ASTM International Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing, has recently approved the following three new standards that will aid users in the film-to-digital transition: • ASTM E2698 ,…
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Moisture, volatile matter and ash are three of the primary parameters used for assessing the quality of coal. A new ASTM standard that covers the use of a macro thermogravimetric analyzer for the determination of moisture, volatile matter and ash in analysis samples of coal and coke has recently been approved by ASTM International Committee D05 on Coal and Coke. ASTM D7582 , Test Methods for…, ASTM Committee D05 Next Meeting:, May 16-19, May committee week, St. Louis, Mo., Technical Contact:, John T. Riley, Ph.D., Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Ky., Phone: 270-842-2757; brgrileys@insightbb.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Scott Orthey, Phone: 610-832-9730; sorthey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8 508/Feb2010
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ASTM International Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing has recently approved three new standards on phased arrays, polymer matrix composites for aerospace applications and digital imaging. The committee will be meeting in Plantation, Fla., on Jan. 24-28 and welcomes participation in its standards developing activities., Ultrasonic Methods, Thousands of portable phased array units, used for weld inspections, have now been sold worldwide. There are many benefits to these devices, including speed, cost, imaging, flexibility and setups, along with no radiation, licensing or contamination. Despite these advantages, there was not a universal inspection procedure for phased array inspection of welds. A new standard, E2700 , Practice for…, Specialized NDT Methods, A new guide gives an introductory overview that describes how mature and established nondestructive testing methods that are routinely used by industry are applied specifically to the characterization of polymer matrix aerospace composites. E2533 , Guide for Nondestructive Testing of Polymer Matrix Composites Used in Aerospace Applications, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E07.10 on…, Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation, A new standard developed by Subcommittee E07.11 on Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) will fill a need in the nondestructive testing industry for a transparent and industry standard data format with which to store digital inspection data. E2663 , Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for Ultrasonic Test Methods…, WK17435,, Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) Test Methods;, WK17436, , Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for Digital Radiographic (DR) Test Methods;, WK20537, , Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for Eddy Current Test Methods; and, WK22505,, Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for Computed Radiography (CR) Test Methods. ASTM International standards can be purchased from Customer Service (phone: 610-832-9585; https://www.astm.org/contact/ ). ASTM International welcomes and encourages participation in the development of its standards. For more information on becoming an ASTM member, visit www.astm.…, ASTM Committee E07 Next Meeting:, Jan. 24-28 , Plantation, Fla., Technical Contacts: (E2700), Michael Moles, Olympus NDT, Waltham, Mass., Phone: 416-831-4428; michael.moles@olympusndt.com ;, (E2533), Jess Waller, NASA White Sands Facility, Las Cruces, N.M., Phone: 575-524-5249; jess.m.waller@nasa.gov ; , (E2663), Patrick Howard, GE Aviation, Cincinnati, Ohio, Phone: 513-552-4646; patrick.howard@ge.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, George Luciw, Phone: 610-832-9710; gluciw@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8431/Dec2009
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A series of standards on nondestructive inspection and examination of aerospace composites has been developed under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing. Several years ago, with impetus and input from representatives of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a task group on NDE for Aerospace Composites was formed under Subcommittee E07.10 on…
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Measuring the reflectance of vitrinite dispersed in sedimentary rocks is one of the most commonly used tools for determining thermal maturity in hydrocarbon exploration, basin modeling and other geological applications. Despite this, there currently is not a consensus standard for making these measurements. ASTM International Committee D05 on Coal and Coke is developing a proposed standard to…
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Subcommittee D05.21 on Methods of Analysis invites all interested parties to participate in the development of a proposed new standard, WK22936 , Test Method for Determination of Sulfur Forms in Coal by ICP-AES. The subcommittee is part of ASTM International Committee D05 on Coal and Coke. According to Colin Campbell, SaskPower, and D05 member, WK22936 is to be based on D2492 , Test Method for…
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A new mechanical sampling standard recently approved by ASTM International Committee D05 on Coal and Coke incorporates into one document four other ASTM standards dealing with mechanical samples. The new standard, D7430 , Practice for Mechanical Sampling of Coal, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D05.23 on Sampling. Paul Reagan, president, Sampling Associates International, and a D05…