1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers relative stability of middle distillate fuels under high temperature aging conditions with limited air exposure. This test method is suitable for all No. 1 and No. 2 grades in Specifications D 396, D 975, D 2880, and D 3699 and for grades DMX and DMA in Specification D 2069. It is also suitable for similar fuels meeting other specifications.

1.2 This test method is not suitable for fuels whose flash point, as determined by Test Methods D 56, D 93, or D 3828, is less than 38C. This test method is not suitable for fuels containing residual oil.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester

D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester

D396 Specification for Fuel Oils

D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils

D1500 Test Method for ASTM Color of Petroleum Products (ASTM Color Scale)

D2274 Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Distillate Fuel Oil (Accelerated Method)

D2880 Specification for Gas Turbine Fuel Oils

D3699 Specification for Kerosine

D3828 Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Tester

D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products

D4625 Test Method for Middle Distillate Fuel Storage Stability at 43C (110F)

D5452 Test Method for Particulate Contamination in Aviation Fuels by Laboratory Filtration

Keywords

fuel insolubles; high temperature stability; middle distillate fuels; storage stability; thermal stability; Distillate fuels; Fuel insolubles; High-temperature processing/testing; Middle distillate fuels; Storage stability--petroleum products; Thermal stability--petroleum products;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 27.060.10 (Liquid and solid fuel burners)

DOI: 10.1520/D6468-06

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