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This week, ASTM International released a Spanish-language version of a crucial aviation fuels standard. Since 1959, the world’s aviation community has used this aviation turbine fuel standard ( D1655 , Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels) as one of the global pillars for ensuring quality control and safe distribution of jet fuel. D1655 provides direction for testing and specifying aviation…, ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels and Lubricants Next Meeting:, June 26-30, 2016, Bellevue, Wash., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, David J. Abdallah, Exxon Mobil Research and Engineering, Paulsboro, N.J., tel +1.856.224.2318; david.j.abdallah@exxonmobile.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org, ASTM Sales Contact:, John Gallagher, tel +1.610.832.9646; jgallagher@astm.org Release #9970
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Esta semana ASTM International publicó la versión en español de un estándar sobre combustibles esenciales para la aviación. Desde 1959, toda la comunidad de aviación en el mundo ha utilizado este estándar para combustibles de turbinas de aviación (Estándar ASTM D1655 , Especificación de Combustibles para Turbinas de Aviación) como una de los requisitos para asegurar el control de calidad y el…, Próxima reunión del Comité ASTM D02 de Productos Derivados del Petroleo, Combustibles Líquidos y Lubricantes:, 26 al 30 de Junio de 2016 en Bellevue, Washington, Contacto de Ventas en ASTM:, Sonia Adams, tel. +1.610.832.9648; sadams@astm.org, Consultas sobre Medios de Comunicación:, Nathan Osburn, tel. +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Contacto en ASTM:, Maria Isabel Barrios; ASTMLatinAmerica@astm.org o Alyson Fick, tel. +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org, Contacto Técnico:, David J. Abdallah, Investigador e Ingeniero de Exxon Mobil, Paulsboro, N.J., tel. +1.856.224.2318; david.j.abdallah@exxonmobile.com Release #9970SPA
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A new ASTM standard provides a quick and easy way to estimate the average size of powder particles used in a wide variety of industrial applications. The new standard ( E2980 , Test Methods for Estimating Average Particle Size of Powders Using Air Permeability) reflects advances in measurement technology that lead to better precision. According to ASTM member Frank J. Venskytis, an independent…, ASTM Committee E29 on Particle and Spray Characterization Next Meeting:, April 27-28, 2016 Hollywood, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Frank J. Venskytis, Clayton, N.C., tel +1.919.553.8050; frankvenskytis@gmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #9965
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A new ASTM standard provides a test method to determine the amount of fuel present in an in-service lubricant line, helping improve safety and operations of large equipment in industries such as railroads, airlines and mining. “The amount of fuel dilution in lubricants, hydraulics and other materials is a key machinery health status indicator, as well as a safety measure,” says ASTM member…, ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels and Lubricants Next Meeting:, Dec. 6-10, 2015, Austin, Texas, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Patrick Henning, Spectro Scientific, Chelmsford, Mass., tel. +1.978.431.1118; phenning@spectrosci.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #9937
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A revision to an ASTM International standard supports precision and bias calculations for test method developers in the petroleum industry. The revisions to D6300 (Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias Data for Use in Test Methods for Petroleum Products and Lubricants) will ensure that it remains a valuable tool for interlaboratory testing throughout the world. D6300 provides guidance…, ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels and Lubricants Next Meeting:, June 21-25, 2015, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Media Inquiries: Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Technical Contact:, Alex T. Lau, TCL Consulting, Whitby, Ontario, Canada, tel +1.905.665.7995; alextclau@rogers.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #9820 ###
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A major revision to ASTM International’s Specification for Fuel Oils ( D396 ) sets performance specifications for higher amounts of biodiesel blends in conventional fuels. The new grade of B6-B20 could have a significant impact on the heating oil industry while also helping to meet growing consumer and regulatory demand for cleaner-burning low-carbon fuels. The revised standard will soon be…, ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels and Lubricants Next Meeting:, June 21-25, 2015, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Steve Howell, Marc-IV Kearney, Mo., tel +1.816.903.6272; showell@marciv.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #9804 ###
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A new ASTM standard consolidates six current standards on structural fasteners. With hundreds of millions of fasteners produced to ASTM specifications each year, industry will benefit from the streamlined approach provided by the new ASTM standard ( F3125 : Specification for High Strength Structural Bolts, Steel and Alloy Steel, Heat Treated, 120 ksi (830 MPa) and150 ksi (1040 MPa) Minimum…, ASTM Committee F16 Next Meeting:, May 17-19, 2015, May committee week, Anaheim, Calif., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Chad Larson, LeJeune Bolt Co., Burnsville, Minn., tel +1.952.890.7700; clarson@lejeunebolt.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, tel +1.610.832.9694; jrodgers@astm.org Release #9785 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will provide a screening process to determine microbial contamination in fuel. The proposed new method will join four existing fuel microbiology methods and practices under the jurisdiction of ASTM D02.14 on Stability and Cleanliness of Liquid Fuels . The subcommittee welcomes participation in this standard’s development, particularly from those interested…, ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels and Lubricants Next Meeting:, June 21-25, 2015, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Technical Contact:, Frederick J. Passman, Ph.D., Biodeterioration Control Associates Inc., tel +1.609.716.0200; fredp@biodeterioration-control.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #9781 ###
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A new revision to ASTM International’s Aviation Turbine Fuel Standard ( ASTM D1655 ) safely adapts to the growing global presence of biodiesel in the petroleum industry. D1655 has been used for decades by the aviation community to help ensure quality control and safe distribution of jet fuel. Biodiesel blends – which have a small percentage of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) – increasingly use…, ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels and Lubricants Next Meeting:, June 21-25, 2015, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Technical Contact:, David J. Abdallah, Exxon Mobil Research and Engineering, Paulsboro, N.J., tel +1.856.224.2318; david.j.abdallah@exxonmobile.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #9764
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Routine monitoring for the presence of ferrous and nonferrous wear particles in gearboxes is a crucial function for machinery across a wide range of industries. To keep machines running smoothly, a new ASTM International standard, D7917 , Inductive Wear Debris Sensors in Gearbox and Drivetrain Applications, provides practices for the selection, application and use of inductive type metal debris…, ASTM Committee D02 Next Meeting:, December 7-11, 2014, San Diego, Calif., Technical Contact:, Jack Poley, Conditional Monitoring International LLC, Miami, Fla., tel +1.305.669.5181; poleyj@bellsouth.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9735