ASTM D6217-21
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Particulate Contamination in Middle Distillate Fuels by Laboratory Filtration
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SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This is the first ASTM standard test method for assessing the mass quantity of particulates in middle distillate fuels. Test Method D5452 and its predecessor Test Method D2276 were developed for aviation fuels and used 1 gal or 5 L of fuel sample. Using 1 gal of a middle distillate fuel, which can contain greater particulate levels, often required excessive time to complete the filtration. This test method used about a quarter of the volume used in the aviation fuel methods.
5.2 The mass of particulates present in a fuel is a significant factor, along with the size and nature of the individual particles, in the rapidity with which fuel system filters and other small orifices in fuel systems can become plugged. This test method provides a means of assessing the mass of particulates present in a fuel sample.
5.3 The test method can be used in specifications and purchase documents as a means of controlling particulate contamination levels in the fuels purchased. Maximum particulate levels are specified in several military fuel specifications.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the mass of particulate contamination in a middle distillate fuel by filtration. This test method is suitable for all No. 1 and No. 2 grades in Specifications D396, D975, D2880 and D3699 and for grades DMA and DMB in Specification D2069.
1.2 This test method is not suitable for fuels whose flash point as determined by Test Methods D56, D93 or D3828 is less than 38 °C.
Note 1: Middle distillate fuels with flash points less than 38 °C have been ignited by discharges of static electricity when the fuels have been filtered through inadequately bonded or grounded membrane filter systems. See Test Methods D2276 and D5452 for means of determining particulate contamination in Specification D1655 aviation turbine fuels and other similar aviation fuels. See Guide D4865 for a more detailed discussion of static electricity formation and discharge.
1.3 This test method has not been validated for testing biodiesel, such as meeting Specification D6751 or blends of middle distillates and biodiesel, such as meeting Specification D7467, or both. Test Method D7321 has been determined to be suitable for testing B100 and all blends of middle distillates and biodiesel.
Note 2: No. 1 and No. 2 grades in Specifications D396 or D975 currently allow up to 5 % biodiesel meeting Specification D6751. Samples containing biodiesel can result in partial dissolution or compromise of the membrane filters and give erroneous results.
1.4 The precision of this test method is applicable to particulate contaminant levels between 0 g/m3 to 25 g/m3 provided that 1 L samples are used and the 1 L is filtered completely. Higher levels of particulate contaminant can be measured, but are subject to uncertain precision.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This 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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This 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.
Designation: D6217 − 21
Designation: 415/98
Standard Test Method for
Particulate Contamination in Middle Distillate Fuels by
1,2
Laboratory Filtration
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6217; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* completely. Higher levels of particulate contaminant can be
measured, but are subject to uncertain precision.
1.1 Thistestmethodcoversthedeterminationofthemassof
particulate contamination in a middle distillate fuel by filtra- 1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
tion.This test method is suitable for all No. 1 and No. 2 grades standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
in Specifications D396, D975, D2880 and D3699 and for standard.
grades DMA and DMB in Specification D2069.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.2 This test method is not suitable for fuels whose flash
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
point as determined by Test Methods D56, D93 or D3828 is
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
less than 38 °C.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—Middle distillate fuels with flash points less than 38 °C have
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
been ignited by discharges of static electricity when the fuels have been
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
filtered through inadequately bonded or grounded membrane filter sys-
tems. See Test Methods D2276 and D5452 for means of determining ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
particulate contamination in Specification D1655 aviation turbine fuels
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
and other similar aviation fuels. See Guide D4865 for a more detailed
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
discussion of static electricity formation and discharge.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.3 This test method has not been validated for testing
biodiesel, such as meeting Specification D6751 or blends of
2. Referenced Documents
middle distillates and biodiesel, such as meeting Specification
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D7467, or both.Test Method D7321 has been determined to be
D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
suitable for testing B100 and all blends of middle distillates
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens
and biodiesel.
Closed Cup Tester
NOTE 2—No. 1 and No. 2 grades in Specifications D396 or D975
D396 Specification for Fuel Oils
currentlyallowupto5 %biodieselmeetingSpecificationD6751.Samples
D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel
containing biodiesel can result in partial dissolution or compromise of the
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
membrane filters and give erroneous results.
D1655 Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels
1.4 The precision of this test method is applicable to
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D2069 Specification for Marine Fuels (Withdrawn 2003)
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particulate contaminant levels between 0 g⁄m to 25 g⁄m
D2276 Test Method for Particulate Contaminant inAviation
provided that 1 L samples are used and the 1 L is filtered
Fuel by Line Sampling
D2880 Specification for Gas Turbine Fuel Oils
D3699 Specification for Kerosine
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee
D3828 Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed
D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct
Cup Tester
responsibility of ASTM Subcommittee D02.14 on Stability, Cleanliness and
Compatibility of Liquid Fuels. The technically equivalent standard as referenced is
under the jurisdiction of the Energy Institute Subcommittee SC-B-5.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2021. Published October 2021. Originally
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approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as D6217 – 18. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/D6217-21. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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This test method has been developed through the cooperative effort between Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
ASTM and the Energy Institute, London.ASTM and IPstandards were approved by the ASTM website.
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ASTMandEItechnicalcommitteesasbeingtechnicallyequivalentbutthatdoesnot The last approved version of this historical standard is
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D6217 − 18 D6217 − 21
Designation: 415/98
Standard Test Method for
Particulate Contamination in Middle Distillate Fuels by
1,2
Laboratory Filtration
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6217; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the mass of particulate contamination in a middle distillate fuel by filtration. This
test method is suitable for all No. 1 and No. 2 grades in Specifications D396, D975, D2880 and D3699 and for grades DMA and
DMB in Specification D2069.
1.2 This test method is not suitable for fuels whose flash point as determined by Test Methods D56, D93 or D3828 is less than
38 °C.
NOTE 1—Middle distillate fuels with flash points less than 38 °C have been ignited by discharges of static electricity when the fuels have been filtered
through inadequately bonded or grounded membrane filter systems. See Test Methods D2276 and D5452 for means of determining particulate
contamination in Specification D1655 aviation turbine fuels and other similar aviation fuels. See Guide D4865 for a more detailed discussion of static
electricity formation and discharge.
1.3 This test method has not been validated for testing biodiesel, such as meeting Specification D6751 or blends of middle
distillates and biodiesel, such as meeting Specification D7467, or both. Test Method D7321 has been determined to be suitable for
testing B100 and all blends of middle distillates and biodiesel.
NOTE 2—No. 1 and No. 2 grades in Specifications D396 or D975 currently allow up to 5 % biodiesel meeting Specification D6751. Samples containing
biodiesel can result in partial dissolution or compromise of the membrane filters and give erroneous results.
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1.4 The precision of this test method is applicable to particulate contaminant levels between 0 g ⁄m to 25 g ⁄m provided that 1 L
samples are used and the 1 L is filtered completely. Higher levels of particulate contaminant can be measured, but are subject to
uncertain precision.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility
of ASTM Subcommittee D02.14 on Stability, Cleanliness and Compatibility of Liquid Fuels. The technically equivalent standard as referenced is under the jurisdiction of
the Energy Institute Subcommittee SC-B-5.
Current edition approved July 1, 2018Oct. 1, 2021. Published July 2018October 2021. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20162018 as
D6217 – 11 (2016).D6217 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/D6217-18. 10.1520/D6217-21.
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This test method has been developed through the cooperative effort between ASTM and the Energy Institute, London. ASTM and IP standards were approved by ASTM
and EI technical committees as being technically equivalent but that does not imply both standards are identical.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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1.7 This 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.
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
D396 Specification for Fuel Oils
D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D1655 Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels
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D2069 Specification for Marine Fuels (Withdrawn 2003)
D2276 Test Method for Pa
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