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Harry T. Lawless, professor emeritus (retired) at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA, was honored with the David R. Peryam Award from the ASTM International committee on sensory evaluation ( E18 ). Lawless was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of basic and applied science. Lawless, an ASTM International member since 2008, served as a professor at Cornell…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10656
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A new ASTM International specification will help thermal-heat meter manufacturers better standardize accuracy of their products. The “specification for equipment and instrumentation of heat metering technologies” (soon to be published as E3137) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on solar, geothermal, and other alternative energy sources ( E44 ). The development of the standard was…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org Release #10445
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Joel L. Sidel, senior consultant with QRS-Tragon, Redwood Shores, California, USA, was honored with the David R. Peryam Award from ASTM International committee on sensory evaluation ( E18 ). Sidel, who joined ASTM International in 1967, was honored by the committee for outstanding contributions to the field of basic and applied sensory science. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10429
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Today, ASTM International debuted a new learning management system (LMS) designed to enhance user experience and functionality. Existing customers will begin seeing a seamless transition to the new platform. The migration will be completed by August 31. Since 2012, the number of learners has grown from 500 to over 4,000. Usage increased by over 174 per cent last year alone, prompting the need for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10362
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Francine S. Bovard, technical specialist, metallurgy, quality and standards with Arconic in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, USA, has received the Francis L. LaQue Memorial Award from ASTM International Committee on Corrosion of Metals ( G01 ). A member of ASTM since 2013, Bovard was specifically recognized for her contributions in the development of corrosion controls standards for aluminum and its…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10215
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A new ASTM International guide will help the petroleum, chemical, and water industries better monitor corrosion of equipment. The new standard (soon to be published as G217, Guide for Corrosion Monitoring for Field Structures and Plant Equipment and for Electrochemical Studies with Coupled Multielectrode Methods) was developed by ASTM’s committee on corrosion of metals ( G01 ). The standard…, ASTM Committee G01 on Corrosion of Metals Next Meeting:, May 9-11, 2017, May Committee Week, Toronto, Canada, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Lietai Yang, Corr Instruments, Elk Grove, Calif., tel +1.210.748.4073; lyang@coorinstruments.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Krista Robbins, tel +1.610.832.9689; krobbins@astm.org Release #10207
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A new ASTM International standard will be used to help measure the potential for metal corrosion in aquatic environments such as piers, docks, vessels, and pipelines transporting natural gas and other flammable fluids at high pressure. The new standard (G215, Guide to Electrode Potential Measurement) will lead to a better understanding of electrode potential measurement. “The new standard should…, Committee G01 on Corrosion of Metals Next Meeting:, Nov. 13 -14, 2016, November Committee Week, Atlanta, GA., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Sheldon Dean, Jr., tel +1.610.428.5602; sheldondean@att.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Krista Robbins, tel +1.610.832.9689; krobbins@astm.org Release #10083
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Suzanne Pecore, sensory consultant with P & D Consulting, LLC, in Pasadena, Calif., has received the David R. Peryam Award from ASTM International Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation . The committee noted Pecore’s continuous and outstanding contributions to the development of sensory evaluation methods and their application to industry. Committee E18 has also awarded Pecore with the Award of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10079
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ASTM International published a new standard that provides an important test for photovoltaic equipment used to generate solar energy. The standard ( E3006 , Practice for Ultraviolet Conditioning of Photovoltaic Modules or Mini-Modules Using a Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus) is used to screen out materials that degrade quickly when exposed to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight.…, ASTM Committee E44 on Solar, Geothermal and Other Alternative Energy Sources Next Meeting:, Nov. 17-18, 2015, November Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Sean Fowler, Q-Lab Corp., Lorain, Ohio, tel +1.440.835.8700; sfowler@q-lab.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org Release #9909
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Finding and training people to evaluate the characteristics of toothpaste just got easier with a new ASTM International standard ( E2978 , Guide for Screening and Training of Assessors and a General Approach for the Sensory Evaluation of Toothpaste Appearance, Flavor and Texture). The standard describes how manufacturers can recruit and screen potential toothpaste assessors from the community,…, ASTM Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation Next Meeting:, Oct. 27-30, 2015, October Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Jason W. Newlon, Ph.D., The Procter & Gamble Co., Mason, Ohio, tel. +1.513.622.3222; newlon.jw@pg.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #9870