ASTM D6217-18
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Particulate Contamination in Middle Distillate Fuels by Laboratory Filtration
Standard Test Method for Particulate Contamination in Middle Distillate Fuels by Laboratory Filtration
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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Designation: D6217 − 18
Designation: 415/98
Standard Test Method for
Particulate Contamination in Middle Distillate Fuels by
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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* 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 Thistestmethodcoversthedeterminationofthemassof
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
particulate contamination in a middle distillate fuel by filtra-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
tion.This test method is suitable for all No. 1 and No. 2 grades
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
in Specifications D396, D975, D2880 and D3699 and for
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
grades DMA and DMB in Specification D2069.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.2 This test method is not suitable for fuels whose flash
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
point as determined by Test Methods D56, D93 or D3828 is
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
less than 38 °C.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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 sys-
2. Referenced Documents
tems. See Test Methods D2276 and D5452 for means of determining
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
particulate contamination in Specification D1655 aviation turbine fuels
and other similar aviation fuels. See Guide D4865 for a more detailed D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
discussion of static electricity formation and discharge.
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens
Closed Cup Tester
1.3 This test method has not been validated for testing
D396 Specification for Fuel Oils
biodiesel, such as meeting Specification D6751 or blends of
D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils
middle distillates and biodiesel, such as meeting Specification
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D7467, or both.Test Method D7321 has been determined to be
D1655 Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels
suitable for testing B100 and all blends of middle distillates
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D2069 Specification for Marine Fuels (Withdrawn 2003)
and biodiesel.
D2276 Test Method for Particulate Contaminant inAviation
NOTE 2—No. 1 and No. 2 grades in Specifications D396 or D975
Fuel by Line Sampling
currentlyallowupto5 %biodieselmeetingSpecificationD6751.Samples
D2880 Specification for Gas Turbine Fuel Oils
containing biodiesel can result in partial dissolution or compromise of the
membrane filters and give erroneous results. D3699 Specification for Kerosine
D3828 Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed
1.4 The precision of this test method is applicable to
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Cup Tester
particulate contaminant levels between 0 g⁄m to 25 g⁄m
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
provided that 1 L samples are used and the 1 L is filtered
Petroleum Products
completely. Higher levels of particulate contaminant can be
D4865 Guide for Generation and Dissipation of Static Elec-
measured, but are subject to uncertain precision.
tricity in Petroleum Fuel Systems
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
D5452 Test Method for Particulate Contamination in Avia-
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
tion Fuels by Laboratory Filtration
standard.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Subcommittee D02.14 on Stability, Cleanliness and Compatibility of Liquid Fuels. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved July 1, 2018. Published July 2018. Originally approved the ASTM website.
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in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D6217 – 11 (2016). DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/D6217-18. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D6217 − 11 (Reapproved 2016) D6217 − 18
Designation: 415/98
Standard Test Method for
Particulate Contamination in Middle Distillate Fuels by
1
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 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%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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental 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.
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 Oils
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.14 on Stability Stability, Cleanliness and CleanlinessCompatibility of Liquid Fuels.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2016July 1, 2018. Published January 2017July 2018. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20112016 as
D6217 – 11.D6217 – 11 (2016). DOI: 10.1520/D6217-11R16.10.1520/D6217-18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For 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
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D6217 − 18
D1655 Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels
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D2069 Specification for Marine Fuels (Withdrawn 2003)
D2276 Test Method for Particulate Contaminant in Aviation Fuel by Line Sampling
D2880 Specification for Gas Turbine Fuel Oils
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