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A new ASTM International standard will aid in the selection of lightweight aggregate best suited for use in the design and construction of vegetative roof systems. ASTM E2788 , Specification for Use of Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Component in the Growing Media and Drainage Layer for Vegetative (Green) Roof Systems, was developed by Subcommittee E60.01 on Buildings and…
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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 International standard describes a method for calculating the length of time that a non-fuel mineral commodity can be extracted from its reserves and resources, for purposes of environmental product declarations (EPD) and life cycle analyses (LCA). ASTM WK31671 , Practice for Calculation of the Resource Depletion Potential of Mineral Commodities, is being developed by…
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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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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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Standards Cover Planning and Management of Environmentally Sustainable Events A collection of eight new ASTM International standards will provide meeting and event planners and their suppliers with specific guidelines and performance measurements for creating environmentally sustainable or “green” events. The standards have been in development since 2007, when Subcommittee E60.02 on Hospitality…
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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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A new ASTM International subcommittee has been created to develop standards that will be meaningful and accurate performance indicators to measure work-related injury and illness performance throughout the world. Subcommittee E34.55 on Occupational Safety and Health Performance Improvement is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee E34 on Occupational Health and Safety. “Measuring…
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A proposed new ASTM International standard may foster greater use of agricultural raw materials (ARM). ARM are a source of ligno-cellulosic fibers, which are similar to wood fibers and particles. ARM are set to become an important source of fibers for the construction industry. The proposed new standard, ASTM WK30419 , Guide for the Use of Agricultural Fiber in Construction, is being developed by…
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The eventual approval of a proposed new test method currently being developed by ASTM International Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants will allow a recently approved D02 specification to attain full compliance with, Form and Style for ASTM Standards, . The proposed new standard, ASTM WK30961 , Test Method for Analysis of Ethyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (ETBE) by Gas Chromatography, is currently being developed by Subcommittee D02.J0.02 on Aviation Gasoline, part of Section D02.J0 on Aviation Fuels. According to Cesar Gonzalez, an independent consultant and longtime D02 member, ASTM D7618 , Specification for Ethyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (ETBE) for…, ASTM Form and Style, , the annex must be replaced by an independent ETBE test method with appropriate precision and bias statements. ASTM WK30961 will be that test method. Gonzalez notes the importance of ethyl tertiary-butyl ether. “ETBE blends with motor gasoline and aviation gasoline hydrocarbon stock offer proven medium and high octane aviation fuel potentials unmatched by other oxygenate or hydrocarbon…, ASTM Committee D02 Next Meeting:, June 19-23, 2011, Baltimore, Md., Technical Contact:, Cesar Gonzalez, Wichita, Kan., Phone: 316-722-8362; cbgonzal1@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 Release #8748