ASTM_D_2276_-_06_2014.pdf

Designation:D227606(Reapproved 2014)An American National StandardDesignation:216/97Standard Test Method forParticulate Contaminant in Aviation Fuel by Line Sampling1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2276;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 U.S.Department of Defense.1.Scope1.1 This test method covers the determination of particulatecontaminant in aviation turbine fuel using a field monitor.1.2 There are two test methods described.The basic testmethod is used to evaluate the level of contamination gravi-metrically.The second test method,presented in Appendix X1,describes a color rating technique that is used for rapidqualitative assessment of changes in contamination level with-out the time delay required for the gravimetric determinationsby stringent laboratory procedures.1.3 There are two Annexes and two Appendixes in this testmethod.1.3.1 Annex A1 provides some precautionary informationregarding the use of the required reagents.1.3.2 Annex A2 describes a standard practice for obtaininga sample of the particulates present in a flowing stream ofaviation turbine fuel.1.3.3 Appendix X1 describes a test method for rating theparticulate level in an aviation turbine fuel on the basis of thecolor of a filter membrane after sampling the fuel in the field.1.3.4 Appendix X2 provides some safety precautions toavoid static discharge resulting from the accumulation ofelectrical charges in the fuel and on the equipment whilefollowing the procedures.1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.5 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.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1193 Specification for Reagent WaterD1535 Practice for Specifying Color by the Munsell SystemD1655 Specification for Aviation Turbine FuelsD2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances andColor Differences from Instrumentally Measured ColorCoordinatesD4865 Guide for Generation and Dissipation of Static Elec-tricity in Petroleum Fuel SystemsD5452 Test Method for Particulate Contamination in Avia-tion Fuels by Laboratory FiltrationD6615 Specification for Jet B Wide-Cut Aviation TurbineFuel3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 membrane color,na visual rating of particulate on afilter membrane against ASTM Color Standards.3.1.2 membrane filter,na porous article of closely con-trolled pore size through which a liquid is passed to separatematter in suspension.3.1.2.1 DiscussionRR:D02-10123contains informationon membrane filters that meet the requirements therein.3.1.3 monitor,nsomething that reminds or warns.3.1.3.1 DiscussionA plastic holder for a membrane filterheld in a field sampling apparatus.3.1.4 particulate,adjof or relating to minute separateparticles.3.1.4.1 DiscussionSolids generally composed of oxides,silicates,and fuel insoluble salts.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 onPetroleum Products,Liquid Fuels,and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D02.J0.05 on Fuel Cleanliness.This test method has been approved by the sponsoring committees and acceptedby the Cooperating Societies in accordance with established procedures.Current edition approved June 1,2014.Published July 2014.Originally approvedin 1964.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D227606.DOI:10.1520/D2276-06R14.2For 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.3Supporting data(and a list of suppliers who have provided data indicating theirmembranes,field monitors,and field monitor castings)have been filed at ASTMInternational Headquarters and may be obtained by requesting Research ReportRR:D02-1012.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.2.1 volatile fuels,nrelatively wide boiling range volatiledistillate.3.2.1.1 DiscussionThese are identified as Jet B in Speci-fication D6615 or the military grade known as JP-4.4.Summary of Test Method4.1 Aknown volume of fuel is filtered through a preweighedtest membrane filter in a field monitor and the increase inmembrane filter mass determined after washing and drying.The change in mass of a control membrane filter locatedimmediately below the test