ASTM_D_187_-_08_2013.pdf

Designation:D18708(Reapproved 2013)Standard Test Method forBurning Quality of Kerosine1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D187;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.1.Scope1.1 This test method covers the qualitative determination ofthe burning properties of kerosine to be used for illuminatingpurposes.(WarningCombustible.Vapor harmful.)NOTE1The corresponding Energy Institute(IP)test method is IP 10which features a quantitative evaluation of the wick-char-forming tenden-cies of the kerosine,whereas Test Method D187 features a qualitativeperformance evaluation of the kerosine.Both test methods subject thekerosine to somewhat more severe operating conditions than would beexperienced in typical designated applications.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.Specific warningstatements appear throughout the test method.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D91 Test Method for Precipitation Number of LubricatingOilsD3699 Specification for KerosineD4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum andPetroleum ProductsD4177 Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum andPetroleum Products2.2 Energy Institute Standard:3IP 10 Determination of kerosine burning characteristics-24hour method2.3 Other Document:4Formulas for Denatured Alcohol and Rum Treasury Dept.,U.S.Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco,and Firearms,Publi-cation No.3683.Summary of Test Method3.1 The kerosine sample is burned for 16 h in a specifiedlamp under specified conditions.The average rate of burning,the change in the shape of the flame,and the density and colorof the chimney deposit are reported.4.Significance and Use4.1 Since the information provided by this test method islargely qualitative in nature,specific limits covering thefollowing characteristics are required in referring to this testmethod in specifications for kerosine:4.1.1 Duration of the test:16 h is understood,if nototherwise specified;4.1.2 Permissible change in flame shape and dimensionsduring the test;4.1.3 Description of the acceptable appearance of the chim-ney deposit.5.Apparatus5.1 Lamp Assembly,5conforming essentially to the shapeand dimensions shown in Fig.1.It is essential to ensure that theburner fits vertically into the oil reservoir and that the wick-guide has parallel sides and is centrally disposed in relation tothe slot in the dome of the burner.Any distortion of thewick-guide or dome will hinder attainment of the prescribedflame shape and render subsequent qualitative ratings unreli-able.5.2 Wick,519-mm paraffin flat,super quality,containingapproximately 43 ends of three-ply yarn,woven double plain1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 onPetroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeD02.E0 on Burner,Diesel,Non-Aviation Gas Turbine,and Marine Fuels.Current edition approved May 1,2013.Published August 2013.Originallyapproved in 1948.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D18708.DOI:10.1520/D0187-08R13.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from Energy Institute,61 New Cavendish St.,London,WIG 7AR,U.K.,http:/www.energyinst.org.uk.4Available from U.S.Government Printing Office,Superintendent ofDocuments,732 N.Capitol St.,NW,Mail Stop IDCC,Washington,DC 20401,http:/www.gpo.gov/fdsys.5The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this timeis Stanhope-Seta Limited,Park Close,Englefield Green,Egham,Surrey,EnglandTW20 OXD.If you are aware of alternative suppliers,please provide thisinformation to ASTM International Headquarters.Your comments will receivecareful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee,1whichyou may attend.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 weave with stitching ends,one blue stripe on one face and onegreen stripe on the reverse face,woven with approximately 16picks per 10 mm,and weighing normally 15 g/m.Afterweaving,the wick shall be boiled in distilled water and driedthoroughly.5.2.1 The wick shall then be made into rolls and left forseven days before it is cut into 200-mm l