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A new ASTM International standard will be used to provide reference scenarios when evaluating the relative sustainability of bioproducts. ASTM’s committee on bioenergy and industry chemicals from biomass ( E48 ) developed the new standard, which fills a current need for a guide for developing reference scenarios and conditions. The new standard ( E3256 ) provides guidelines and criteria to…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11134 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person standards development meetings (including independent meetings) through the end of the year have been canceled. Affected meetings include October, November, and December Committee Weeks in Orlando, Florida, and Austin, Texas, and all…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11061 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person June standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. Last month, ASTM International announced the cancellation of all May in-person meetings . These decisions were based on several factors, including…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11017 ###
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At its twice-yearly meeting, the ASTM International board of directors approved a proposal for a new membership-wide, “society” award in honor of longtime member Werner H. Gumpertz, who died in 2017. Three board members also visited the Simpson Gumpertz & Heger headquarters, located in the city (Boston) where the board meeting was held. Gumpertz, who volunteered with ASTM International for 57…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10916
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ASTM International’s bioenergy and industrial-chemicals-from-biomass committee ( E48 ) is creating a standard that will help companies that produce biofuel using – in part – kernel fiber. This fiber was approved as a “cellulosic feedstock” by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2014. As such, renewable biofuel that is produced using kernel fiber as a feedstock can qualify as cellulosic…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10634
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A new ASTM International test method will help determine the carbonyl content of thermochemically derived bio-oils. Carbonyls contribute to instability during storage and processing of bio-oils. “This new standard provides a simple way to measure carbonyl content. This can help determine the quality of a bio-oil that will undergo further upgrading to fuels and chemicals,” says ASTM member Earl…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10518
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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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A first-of-its-kind standard from ASTM International aims to support the introduction of ethanol as a cooking fuel, a step which will help people in developing countries access and use a safer alternative to wood, charcoal, and other traditional fuels. Each year, millions of people get sick or die due to household air pollution from cooking with traditional fuels, according to ASTM member Brady…, ASTM Committee E48 on Bioenergy and Industrial Chemicals and Biomass Next Meeting:, June 29, 2016, Bellevue, Wash., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Brady Luceno, POET Clean Cooking, Sioux Falls, S.D., +1.605.965.6702; brady.luceno@poet.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10017
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ASTM Committee C07 on Lime celebrates 100 years of standards development this year, and its June 27-28 meetings in San Diego, Calif., will feature special events to commemorate this milestone in addition to its regular technical meetings. The committee includes more than 70 professionals who represent lime producers, testing labs, building contractors, utility companies, equipment vendors and…
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A type of lime that has been used in construction since ancient Roman times is now covered by an ASTM International standard. ASTM International Committee C07 on Lime has approved ASTM C1707 , Specification for Pozzolanic Hydraulic Lime for Structural Purposes. The new standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee C07.02 on Specifications and Guidelines. According to Margaret Thomson, the…