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All ASTM International test methods are required to include statements on precision and bias. A new ASTM guide provides an overview of the steps needed in an interlaboratory study to obtain precision and bias statements, particularly as they relate to standards for petroleum products. The new standard, ASTM D7778 , Guide for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test…, ASTM Committee D02 Next Meeting:, Dec. 2-6, 2012, Norfolk, Va., Technical Contact:, Alex Lau, TCL Consulting, Whitby, Ontario, Canada, Phone: 905-665-7995; alextclau@rogers.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, David Bradley, Phone: 610-832-9681; dbradley@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact, : Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9306
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While polyethylene pipe has been used in mining applications for years, there is currently a need for standards to ensure the adequate performance of PE pipe in difficult conditions, such as high load and acid or alkali environments. ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems is currently developing one such standard, ASTM WK37233 , Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, Nov. 12-15, 2012, November Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, James B. Goddard, Powell, Ohio, Phone: 740-972-0012; jimgoddard3@gmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9265
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A new standard for determining the silicon content in gasoline and other products has been approved by ASTM International Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants . ASTM D7757 , Test Method for Silicon in Gasoline and Related Products by Monochromatic Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry, was developed by Subcommittee D02.03 on Elemental Analysis . ASTM D7757 covers the…, ASTM Committee D02 Next Meeting:, Dec. 2-6, 2012, Norfolk, Va., Technical Contact:, Kishore Nadkarni, Millennium Analytics Inc., East Brunswick, N.J. Phone: 732-613-8710; knadkarni@aol.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, David Bradley, Phone: 610-832-9681; dbradley@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9258
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A new ASTM International specification is the first standard to identify the protocols necessary to blend mid-level ethanol fuels at the terminal and retail level that equal the fuel quality and performance expected from fuels meeting other ASTM fuel specifications. The new standard, ASTM D7794 , Practice for Blending Mid-Level Ethanol Fuel Blends for Flexible-Fuel Vehicles with Automotive Spark-…
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A proposed new ASTM test method will be useful in assessing the varnish generation potential of turbine oils on industrial lubricated equipment parts. The proposed standard, ASTM WK36093 , Test Method for Determination of Oxidation Stability and Insoluble Formation of Inhibited Turbine Oils at 120°C Without the Inclusion of Water (Dry TOST Method), is being developed by Subcommittee D02.09.0C on…
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Single-sized cured-in-place liners for manholes were developed to improve efficiency by reducing time and effort required to rehabilitate a manhole without the need for excavation. A proposed new ASTM standard on such liners is currently being developed by ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems . ASTM WK36573 , Practice for the Installation of a Single-Sized Cured-in-Place…
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Wet propane can cause operational issues in customer equipment and in downstream processes for refineries, producers, pipeline operators, terminals and chemical plants. A proposed new standard under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants will be used for measuring the dryness of propane. ASTM WK35244 , Test Method for Determination of Water…
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ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems is currently working on a series of proposed new standards for polyethylene pipe fittings. The proposed standards will enable pipeline and piping project development using uniform fittings dimensions from every fabricator. “Today the consulting and engineering community uses 3-D modeling to develop and check project piping,” says Harvey…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, April 16-18, 2012, April Committee Week, Phoenix, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Harvey Svetlik, Independent Pipe Products, Dallas, Texas, Phone: 800-499-6927; hsvetlik@indpipe.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9109
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Renewable fuels can now be blended with conventional commercial and military jet (or gas turbine) fuel through requirements in the newly issued edition of ASTM D7566-11, Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuel Containing Synthesized Hydrocarbons . The revised standard was approved July 1, 2011. Through the new provisions included in ASTM D7566 , up to 50 percent bioderived synthetic blending…
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Although PVC gasketed sewer basins are currently being produced and supplied to the storm drainage market, there are not currently minimum requirements users can refer to for a purchase. A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide these requirements. ASTM WK32336 , Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Gasketed Sanitary and Storm Drainage Sewer Basins and Fittings, is being…