Standard Test Method for Assessing Middle Distillate Fuel Storage Stability by Oxygen Overpressure

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The results of this test method are useful in ranking a specific fuel sample against other specific fuel samples or standards with or without stabilizer additives when tested under identical conditions. This test method is not meant to relate a specific fuel to specific field handling and storage conditions. The formation of insolubles is affected by the material present in the storage container and by the ambient conditions. Since this test method is conducted in glass under standardized conditions, the results from different fuels can be compared on a common basis.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for assessing the potential storage stability of middle distillate fuels such as Grade No. 1D and Grade No. 2D diesel fuels, in accordance with Specification D 975.
1.2 This test method is applicable to either freshly refined fuels or fuels already in storage.
1.3 This test method is suitable for fuels containing stabilizer additives as well as fuels containing no such additives.
1.4 Appendix X1 provides information on other suggested test times and temperatures for which this test method may be used.
1.5 The values stated in SI unts are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 warning statements, see 4.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.4, 10.1, and 10.2.

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Designation:D5304–06
Standard Test Method for
Assessing Middle Distillate Fuel Storage Stability by
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Oxygen Overpressure
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5304; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope* D4177 Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and
Petroleum Products
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for assessing the
D4306 Practice for Aviation Fuel Sample Containers for
potential storage stability of middle distillate fuels such as
Tests Affected by Trace Contamination
Grade No. 1D and Grade No. 2D diesel fuels, in accordance
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
with Specification D975.
1.2 This test method is applicable to either freshly refined
3. Terminology
fuels or fuels already in storage.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.3 This test method is suitable for fuels containing stabi-
3.1.1 membrane filter, n—a thin medium of closely con-
lizer additives as well as fuels containing no such additives.
trolled pore size through which a liquid is passed and on which
1.4 Appendix X1 provides information on other suggested
particulate matter in suspension is retained.
test times and temperatures for which this test method may be
3.1.2 oxygen overpressure—partial pressures of oxygen
used.
higher than that of air at atmospheric pressure.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.1.3 potential storage stability—the tendency of a fuel to
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
form insolubles under the conditions of this test method.
only.
3.1.4 reactor—any vessel capable of sustaining pressures
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
and temperatures above ambient, sometimes designated pres-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
sure vessel or bomb.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.5 weighing assembly—a set of two filters and two
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
aluminum weighing dishes used to determine total insolubles
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
for each sample or blank.
warning statements, see 4.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.4, 10.1, and 10.2.
4. Summary of Test Method
2. Referenced Documents
2 4.1 A 100 mL aliquot of filtered fuel is placed in a
2.1 ASTM Standards:
borosilicate glass container. The container is placed in a
D525 Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Gasoline
pressure vessel which has been preheated to 90°C. The
(Induction Period Method)
pressure vessel is pressurized with oxygen to 800 kPa (abso-
D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils
lute) (100 psig) for the duration of the test.The pressure vessel
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
is placed in a forced air oven at 90°C for 16 h. (Warning—
Petroleum Products
Observe all normal precautions while using oxygen under
pressure and at high temperatures in the presence of combus-
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
tible liquids. Appropriate shielding should be used for any
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
containers under pressure. Pressurize and depressurize the
D02.14 on Stability and Cleanliness of Liquid Fuels.
containers slowly using appropriate personnel shielding. Never
Current edition approved May 1, 2006. Published May 2006. Originally
attempt to open the pressure vessel while it is pressurized. All
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D5304–05. DOI:
10.1520/D5304-06.
fuel and solvent handling should be done in an appropriate
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
fume hood only.) After aging and cooling, the total amount of
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
fuel insoluble products is determined gravimetrically and
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. corrected according to blank determinations.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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D5304–06
5. Significance and Use 6.3 Heater, capable of maintaining the test temperature at
90 6 1°C for the duration of the test. Ensure heater tempera-
5.1 The results of this test method are useful in ranking a
ture uniformi
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