ASTM D2276-00

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An American National Standard
Designation:D2276–00
Designation: 216/97
Standard Test Method for
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Particulate Contaminant in Aviation Fuel by Line Sampling
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2276; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This test method has been approved by the sponsoring committees and accepted by the Cooperating Societies in accordance with
established procedures.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This test method covers the determination of particulate 2.1 ASTM Standards:
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contaminant in aviation turbine fuel using a field monitor. D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
1.2 There are two test methods described. The basic test D1535 Practice for Specifying Color by the Munsell Sys-
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method is used to evaluate the level of contamination gravi- tem
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metrically.Thesecondtestmethod,presentedinAppendixX1, D1655 Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels
describes a color rating technique that is used for rapid D2244 Test Method for Calculation of Color Differences
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qualitative assessment of changes in contamination level with- from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
out the time delay required for the gravimetric determinations D4865 Guide for Generation and Dissipation of Static
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by stringent laboratory procedures. Electricity in Petroleum Fuel Systems
1.3 There are twoAnnexes and twoAppendixes in this test D5452 Test Method for Particulate Contamination inAvia-
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method. tion Fuels by Laboratory Filtration
1.3.1 Annex A1 provides some precautionary information
3. Terminology
regarding the use of the required reagents.
3.1 Definitions:
1.3.2 Annex A2 describes a standard practice for obtaining
a sample of the particulates present in a flowing stream of 3.1.1 membrane color, n—avisualratingofparticulateona
aviation turbine fuel. filter membrane against ASTM Color Standards.
3.1.2 membrane filter, n—a porous article of closely con-
1.3.3 Appendix X1 describes a test method for rating the
particulate level in an aviation turbine fuel on the basis of the trolled pore size through which a liquid is passed to separate
matter in suspension.
color of a filter membrane after sampling the fuel in the field.
1.3.4 Appendix X2 provides some safety precautions to 3.1.2.1 Discussion— RR: D02-1012 contains information
on membrane filters that meet the requirements therein.
avoid static discharge resulting from the accumulation of
electrical charges in the fuel and on the equipment while 3.1.3 monitor, n—something that reminds or warns.
3.1.3.1 Discussion—A plastic holder for a membrane filter
following the procedures.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the held in a field sampling apparatus.
3.1.4 particulate, adj—of or relating to minute separate
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only. particles.
3.1.4.1 Discussion—Solids generally composed of oxides,
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the silicates, and fuel insoluble salts.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 3.2.1 volatile fuels, n—relatively wide boiling range vola-
tile distillate.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 11.01.
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PetroleumProductsandLubricants andisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommittee Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.01.
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D02.J0 on Aviation Fuels. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.01.
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Current edition approved June 10, 2000. Published August 2000. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.02.
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published as D2276–64T. Last previous edition D2276–99. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.03.
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NOTE 1—Matchedweightmembranefilters, 37-mmdiameter,nominal
3.2.1.1 Discussion—These are identified as Jet B in Speci-
pore size 0.8 µm, may be used as test and control membrane filters if so
fication D1655 or the military grade known as JP-4.
desired. Use of matched-weight membrane filters precludes the necessity
for carrying out subsequently the procedures detailed in Section 8.
4. Summary of Test Method
6.8 Dispenser for Flushing Fluid,0.45-µmmembranefilters
4.1 Akn
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