ASTM D6217-10
(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
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.
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.
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 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:D6217–10
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 and health practices and determine the applica-
tion.This test method is suitable for all No. 1 and No. 2 grades
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
in Specifications D396, D975, D2880 and D3699 and for
grades DMA and DMB in Specification D2069.
2. Referenced Documents
1.2 This test method is not suitable for fuels whose flash
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
point as determined by Test Methods D56, D93 or D3828 is
D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
less than 38°C.
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens
NOTE 1—Middle distillate fuels with flash points less than 38°C have
Closed Cup Tester
been ignited by discharges of static electricity when the fuels have been
D396 Specification for Fuel Oils
filtered through inadequately bonded or grounded membrane filter sys-
D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils
tems. See Test Methods D2276 and D5452 for means of determining
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
particulate contamination in Specification D1655 aviation turbine fuels
D1655 Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels
and other similar aviation fuels. See Guide D4865 for a more detailed
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discussion of static electricity formation and discharge.
D2069 Specification for Marine Fuels
D2276 Test Method for Particulate Contaminant inAviation
1.3 This test method has not been validated for testing
Fuel by Line Sampling
biodiesel, such as meeting Specification D6751 or blends of
D2880 Specification for Gas Turbine Fuel Oils
middle distillates and biodiesel, such as meeting Specification
D3699 Specification for Kerosine
D7467, or both.Test Method D7321 has been determined to be
D3828 Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed
suitable for testing B100 and all blends of middle distillates
Cup Tester
and biodiesel.
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
NOTE 2—No. 1 and No. 2 grades in Specifications D396 or D975
Petroleum Products
currently allow up to 5% biodiesel meeting Specification D6751. Samples
D4865 Guide for Generation and Dissipation of Static
containing biodiesel can result in partial dissolution or compromise of the
Electricity in Petroleum Fuel Systems
membrane filters and give erroneous results.
D5452 Test Method for Particulate Contamination in Avia-
1.4 The precision of this test method is applicable to
tion Fuels by Laboratory Filtration
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particulate contaminant levels between 0 to 25 g/m provided
D6751 Specification for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B100)
that 1 L samples are used and the 1 L is filtered completely.
for Middle Distillate Fuels
Higher levels of particulate contaminant can be measured, but
D7321 Test Method for Test Method for Particulate Con-
are subject to uncertain precision.
taminationofBiodieselB100BlendStockBiodieselEsters
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
and Biodiesel Blends by Laboratory Filtration
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
D7467 Specification for Diesel Fuel Oil, Biodiesel Blend
standard.
(B6 to B20)
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
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Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
D02.14 on Stability and Cleanliness of Liquid Fuels. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2010. Published September 2010. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D6217–98(2008).
the ASTM website.
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DOI: 10.1520/D6217-10.
Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
on www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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FIG. 1 Schematic of Filtration System
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Designation:D6217–98 (Reapproved 2008) Designation: D6217 – 10
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*
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.
1.3The precision of this test method is applicable to particulate contaminant levels between 0 to 25 g/m
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 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.
1.4The1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.51.6 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
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 and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D02.14 on
Stability and Cleanliness of Liquid Fuels.
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Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2008. Published February 2009. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D6217–98(2003) . DOI:
10.1520/D6217-98R08.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2010. Published September 2010. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D6217–98(2008). DOI:
10.1520/D6217-10.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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 – 10
D1655 Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels
D2069 Specification for Marine Fuels
D2276 Test Method for Particulate Contaminant in Aviation Fuel by Line Sampling
D2880 Specification for Gas Turbine Fuel Oils
D3699 Specification for Kerosine
D3828 Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Tester
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D4865 Guide for Generation
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