Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Sediment in Residual Fuels

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

12-31-2022

Language(s)

English

Published date

05-18-2018

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

Committee	D 02
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	7
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	ASTM D 4870 : 2022
Supersedes	ASTM D 4870 : 2009 : R2014

1.1This test method covers the determination of total sediment up to 0.40 % m/m for distillate fuel oils containing residual components and to 0.50 % m/m in residual fuel oils having a maximum viscosity of 55 cSt (mm²/s) at 100 °C. Some fuels can exceed the maximum filtration time specified in this test method due to factors other than the presence of significant quantities of insoluble organic or inorganic material. This test method can be used for the assessment of total sediment after regimes of fuel pretreatment designed to accelerate the aging process.

1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific warning statements, see 7.2, 7.3, Annex A1, and X1.6.1.

1.4This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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