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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 recently formed committee on cannabis ( D37 ) has approved its first two standards. Both deal with the aspects of moisture in cannabis. According to committee members, cannabis is generally sold by weight, with a large measure of its quality determined by the amount of moisture it contains. The standards provide a procedure to determine the water activity in a cannabis sample…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10556
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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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Bungee jumping industry stakeholders are being encouraged to join an effort to create a standard that will support the growing number of bungee jumping operations worldwide. The proposed standard ( WK62522 ) is being developed by ASTM International’s subcommittee on adventure attractions (F24.61 ), part of the committee on amusement rides and devices ( F24 ). The standard aims to establish…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10504
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A new ASTM International standard will help manufacturers enhance the fire safety of padding and other materials used on amusement rides. The new practice covers the properties related to flammability, smoke products, and heat-release rates for materials used in amusement ride vehicles. Designers, engineers, manufacturers, owners, and operators will use the standard to understand the fire…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10488 February 16, 2018
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Today, ASTM International announced that it will hold a popular two-day training course on aviation fuels at EnginZone in Lima, Peru, on April 23-24. The course, Aviation Fuels: Specifications and Test Methods, focuses on how technical standards help control the quality of aviation fuels and why they affect product performance and availability. Participants will learn to: discuss bulk and trace…, Aviation Fuel Quality Control Procedures, and copies of various standards. For more information and to register for the course, visit http://www.astm.org/fuelsperu . The course will occur in conjunction with the meeting of ASTM International’s subcommittee on aviation fuels (D02.J0) , part of the committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants. The meeting, open to those interested in developing standards, is free,…, 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 #10472
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An update to a standard for inflatable amusements, commonly known as bounce houses, aims to enhance their safety. Members of ASTM International revised the standard to support better anchoring systems, to mitigate risks of falling near the entrance-exit area, and to emphasize the importance of trained operators. The revision to the “standard practice for design, manufacture, operation, and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10456
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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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Dale F. Bohn, product quality manager for Flint Hills Resources LP, in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, has started his term as 2018 chairman of the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made up of 25 leaders from a broad variety of companies, associations, and government bodies worldwide. In addition to Flint Hills, this includes a wide range of organizations such as…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10450