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ASTM International Committee F32 on Search and Rescue is currently developing a number of proposed new standards. Two of the proposed standards under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F32.02 on Management and Operations are WK23984 , Guide for Level 1 (Basic) Mounted Search and Rescue (MSAR) Responder, and WK24699, Guide for Training for Land SAR as a Level 1 Out of Area Disaster Responder.…
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Sulfur compounds are known for their smell, but odor isn’t the only issue sulfur compounds create, at least when found in various kinds of gas. Too much sulfur in gaseous fuels, such as natural gas, petroleum gases and biogases, can be corrosive to equipment, result in regulatory issues, and can inhibit or destroy catalysts used in gas processing and utilization equipment. However, sulfur gases…
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The importance of telecommunicators in the search and rescue field cannot be overstated. Dispatchers receiving and delivering accurate information in a timely manner are critical to any SAR operation. A new standard developed by ASTM International Committee F32 on Search and Rescue highlights the importance of proper training for SAR dispatchers. The standard, ASTM F2662 , Guide for Minimum…
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Two proposed new ASTM International standards are part of the extensive work being done by Committee F32 on Search and Rescue to develop a comprehensive set of standards for search and rescue team training. The proposed new standards, WK15661 , Guide for Level I Rope Rescue Technician Endorsement, and WK15503 , Guide for Training of Level I Rescue Technician, are both under the jurisdiction of…
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Subcommittee G02.10 on Erosion by Solids and Liquids, part of ASTM International Committee G02 on Wear and Erosion, is interested in hearing from anyone who uses cavitation erosion testing in their work. The objective of this survey is to help the subcommittee determine the current degree of interest in and importance of cavitation erosion test methods. The subcommittee is especially interested…
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ASTM International Committee D03 on Gaseous Fuels has developed a new standard that will become a valuable reference for engineers designing equipment for the efficient generation, transport, storage, and delivery of hydrogen to vehicles and appliances. The standard, D 7265 , Specification for Hydrogen Thermophysical Property Tables, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D03.08 on…
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A task group of ASTM International Committee G02 on Wear and Erosion is seeking interested parties to participate in the revision of ASTM G 32, Test Method on Cavitation Erosion Using Vibratory Apparatus. The standard and the task group are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee G02.10 on Erosion by Solids and Liquids. The task group is specifically seeking participants with any of the following…