Standard Test Method for Determination of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) in Diesel Fuel by Linear Variable Filter (LVF) Array Based Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy

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Hardcopy , PDF

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English

Published date

05-01-2024

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

Committee	D 02
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	8
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 7861 : 2014 : R2019

1.1This test method determines fatty acid methyl esters (FAME or biodiesel) in diesel fuel oils. FAME can be quantitatively determined from 1.0 % to 30.0 % by volume. This test method uses linear variable filter (LVF) array based mid-infrared spectroscopy for monitoring FAME concentration.

Note 1:See Section 6 for a list of interferences that could affect the results produced from this method.

1.2This test method uses a horizontal attenuated total reflectance (HATR) crystal and a univariate calibration.

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

1.4This 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.

1.5This 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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