ASTM D5452-08

Standard Test Method for Particulate Contamination in Aviation Fuels by Laboratory Filtration

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method provides a gravimetric measurement of the particulate matter present in a sample of aviation turbine fuels delivered to a laboratory for evaluation. The objective is to minimize these contaminants to avoid filter plugging and other operational problems. Although tolerable levels of particulate contaminants have not yet been established for all points in fuel distribution systems, the total contaminant measurement is normally of most interest.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the gravimetric determination by filtration of particulate contaminant in a sample of aviation turbine fuel delivered to a laboratory.
1.1.1 The sample is filtered through a test membrane and a control membrane using vacuum. The mass change difference identifies the contaminant level per unit volume.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see 4.2, 7.3, 7.5, 11.2, and X1.7.2. Before using this standard, refer to supplier's safety labels, material safety data sheets, and technical literature.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2008
• ICS: 75.160.20 - Liquid fuels
• Technical Committee: D02 - Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
• Drafting Committee: D02.J0.05 - Fuel Cleanliness

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D5452 − 08
Designation:423/97 An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
Particulate Contamination in Aviation Fuels by Laboratory
1
Filtration
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5452; 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 (´) 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. Scope D2276Test Method for Particulate Contaminant inAviation
Fuel by Line Sampling
1.1 This test method covers the gravimetric determination
D3828Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed
by filtration of particulate contaminant in a sample of aviation
Cup Tester
turbine fuel delivered to a laboratory.
D4306Practice for Aviation Fuel Sample Containers for
1.1.1 The sample is filtered through a test membrane and a
Tests Affected by Trace Contamination
control membrane using vacuum. The mass change difference
D4865Guide for Generation and Dissipation of Static Elec-
identifies the contaminant level per unit volume.
tricity in Petroleum Fuel Systems
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
D6615Specification for Jet B Wide-Cut Aviation Turbine
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
Fuel
only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3. Terminology
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1 Definitions:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.1 bond, v—to connect two parts of a system electrically
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
by means of a bonding wire to eliminate voltage differences.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard
3.1.2 ground, vt—to connect electrically with ground
statements,see4.2,7.3,7.5,11.2,andX1.7.2.Beforeusingthis
(earth).
standard, refer to supplier’s safety labels, material safety data
3.1.3 membrane filter, n—a porous article of closely con-
sheets, and technical literature.
trolled pore size through which a liquid is passed to separate
2. Referenced Documents
matter in suspension.
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3.1.3.1 Discussion—Research Report RR:D02-1012 con-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tains information on membrane filters that meet the require-
D56Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
ments therein.
D93Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens
Closed Cup Tester
3.1.4 particulate, adj—of or relating to minute separate
D1193Specification for Reagent Water
particles.
D1535Practice for Specifying Color by the Munsell System
3.1.4.1 Discussion—Solids generally composed of oxides,
D2244Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and
silicates, and fuel insoluble salts.
Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color
3.1.5 volatile fuels—relatively wide boiling range volatile
Coordinates
distillate.
3.1.5.1 Discussion—These are identified as Jet B in Speci-
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
fication D6615 or the military grade known as JP-4. Any fuel
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
or mixture having a flash point less than 38°C is considered to
D02.J0.05 on Fuel Cleanliness.
be volatile.
CurrenteditionapprovedMay1,2008.PublishedJuly2008.Originallyapproved
in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D5452–06.
This test method has been separated from D2276 and has been modified
primarily to establish improved safety measures. DOI: 10.1520/D5452-08.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Supportingdata(includingalistofsupplierswhohaveprovideddataindicating
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM their membranes, field monitors, and field monitor castings) have been filed at
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on ASTM International Headquarters and may be obtained by requesting Research
the ASTM website. Report RR:D02-1012.
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FIG. 1 Apparatus for Determining Total Contaminant
4. Summary of Test Method samplecontainertothefunnelisrequired.(Warning—Volatile
fuels such as JP-4 and Jet B or mixtures having flash points
4.1 A known volume of fuel is filtered through a pre-
below38°Chavebeenignitedbyelectrostaticdischargeswhen
weighed test membrane filter and the increase in membrane
poured through membrane filters.)
filter mass is weight determined after washing and drying.The
change in weight of a control membr
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An American National Standard
Designation:D5452–06 Designation:D5452–08
Designation: 423/97
Standard Test Method for
Particulate Contamination in Aviation Fuels by Laboratory
1
Filtration
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5452; 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 (´) 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. Scope *
1.1 Thistestmethodcoversthegravimetricdeterminationbyfiltrationofparticulatecontaminantinasampleofaviationturbine
fuel delivered to a laboratory.
1.1.1 The sample is filtered through a test membrane and a control membrane using vacuum. The mass change difference
identifies the contaminant level per unit volume.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see 4.2, 7.3, 7.5, 11.3, 11.2, and X1.7.2. Before using this standard, refer
to supplier’s safety labels, material safety data sheets, and technical literature.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D1535 Practice for Specifying Color by the Munsell System
D2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
D2276 Test Method for Particulate Contaminant in Aviation Fuel by Line Sampling
D3828 Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Tester
D4306 Practice for Aviation Fuel Sample Containers for Tests Affected by Trace Contamination
D4865 Guide for Generation and Dissipation of Static Electricity in Petroleum Fuel Systems
D6615 Specification for Jet B Wide-Cut Aviation Turbine Fuel
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 bond, v—to connect two parts of a system electrically by means of a bonding wire to eliminate voltage differences.
3.1.2 ground, vt—to connect electrically with ground (earth).
3.1.3 membrane filter, n—a porous article of closely controlled pore size through which a liquid is passed to separate matter
in suspension.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D02.J0.05
on Fuel Cleanliness.
Current edition approved Dec.May 1, 2006.2008. Published January 2007.July 2008. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 20052006 as
D5452–056.
This test method has been separated from D2276 and has been modified primarily to establish improved safety measures.
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ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail] Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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3.1.3.1 Discussion—RR:D02–1012—Research Report RR:D02–1012 contains information on membrane filters that meet the
requirements therein.
3.1.4 particulate, adj—of or relating to minute separate particles.
3.1.4.1 Discussion—Solids generally composed of oxides, silicates, and fuel insoluble salts.
3.1.5 volatile fuels—relatively wide boiling range volatile distillate.
3.1.5.1 Discussion—These are identified as Jet B in Specification D6615 or the military grade known as JP-4. Any fuel or
mixture having a flash point less than 38°C must be is considered to be volatile.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Aknown volume of fuel is filtered through a pre-weighed test membrane filter and the increase in membrane filter mass is
weight determined after washing and drying. The change in weight of a control membrane located immediately below the test
membrane filter is also determined. The objective of using a control membrane is to
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