ASTM D1322-18

Standard Test Method for Smoke Point of Kerosene and Aviation Turbine Fuel

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method provides an indication of the relative smoke producing properties of kerosenes and aviation turbine fuels in a diffusion flame. The smoke point is related to the hydrocarbon type composition of such fuels. Generally the more aromatic the fuel the smokier the flame. A high smoke point indicates a fuel of low smoke producing tendency.  
5.2 The smoke point is quantitatively related to the potential radiant heat transfer from the combustion products of the fuel. Because radiant heat transfer exerts a strong influence on the metal temperature of combustor liners and other hot section parts of gas turbines, the smoke point provides a basis for correlation of fuel characteristics with the life of these components.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers two procedures for determination of the smoke point of kerosene and aviation turbine fuel, a manual procedure and an automated procedure, which give results with different precision.  
1.2 The automated procedure is the referee procedure.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2018
• ICS: 75.160.20 - Liquid fuels
• Technical Committee: D02 - Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
• Drafting Committee: D02.J0.03 - Combustion and Thermal Properties

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D1322 − 18 An American National Standard
Designation: 598/12
Standard Test Method for
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Smoke Point of Kerosene and Aviation Turbine Fuel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1322; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
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1. Scope* 2.2 Energy Institute Standard:
IP 367 Petroleum products—Determination and application
1.1 This test method covers two procedures for determina-
of precision data in relation to methods of test
tion of the smoke point of kerosene and aviation turbine fuel,
IP 598 Petroleum products—Determination of the smoke
a manual procedure and an automated procedure, which give
point of kerosene, manual and automated method
results with different precision.
NOTE 1—Only IP 598 published in 2012 by the Institute of Petroleum
1.2 The automated procedure is the referee procedure.
(now Energy Institute) is equivalent to D1322; IP 57 is not equivalent.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3. Terminology
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
3.1 Definitions:
standard.
3.1.1 aviation turbine fuel, n—refined petroleum distillate,
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
generally used as a fuel for aviation gas turbines.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.1.1 Discussion—Different grades are characterized by
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
volatility ranges, freeze point, and by flash point.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.2 kerosene, n—refined petroleum distillate, boiling be-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tween 140 °C and 300 °C, generally used in lighting and
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
heating applications.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.2.1 Discussion—Different grades are characterized by
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
volatility ranges and sulfur content.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.2.1 smoke point, n—the maximum height, in millimetres,
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
of a smokeless flame of fuel burned in a wick-fed lamp of
specified design.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Summary of Test Method
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
4.1 The sample is burned in an enclosed wick-fed lamp that
Petroleum Products
is calibrated against pure hydrocarbon blends of known smoke
D6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance
point. The maximum height of flame that can be achieved with
and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical
the test fuel without smoking determined by the manual and
Measurement System Performance
automated apparatus is reported to the nearest 0.1 mm.
5. Significance and Use
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
5.1 This test method provides an indication of the relative
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
smoke producing properties of kerosenes and aviation turbine
Subcommittee D02.J0.03 on Combustion and Thermal Properties.
fuels in a diffusion flame. The smoke point is related to the
Current edition approved April 1, 2018. Published April 2018. Originally
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approved in 1954. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D1322 – 15 . DOI:
hydrocarbon type composition of such fuels. Generally the
10.1520/D1322-18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from Energy Institute, 61 New Cavendish St., London, WIG 7AR,
the ASTM website. U.K., http://www.energyinst.org.uk.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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FIG. 2 Smoke Point Principle (Automated)
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6.2 Smoke Point Lamp (Automated) , in addition to the
basic components described in Annex A1, as shown in Fig. 2,
automated units also shall be equipped with a digital camera
connectedtoacomputertoanalyzeandrecordtheheightofthe
flame, a candle displacement system to adjust
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Designation: D1322 − 15 D1322 − 18 An American National Standard
Designation: 598/12
Standard Test Method for
Smoke Point of KerosineKerosene and Aviation Turbine
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Fuel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1322; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
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ε NOTE—Subsection 13.2 was corrected editorially in August 2015.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers two procedures for determination of the smoke point of kerosinekerosene and aviation turbine fuel,
a manual procedure and an automated procedure, which give results with different precision.
1.2 An interlaboratory study was conducted in 2012 (see ASTM RR:D02-1747 for supporting data) involving 11 manual
laboratories and 13 automated laboratories, with 15 samples tested in blind duplicate. The automated procedure demonstrated
objective rating and superior control and should be considered the preferred approach.is the referee procedure.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 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:
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical Measure-
ment System Performance
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2.2 Energy Institute Standard:
IP 367 Petroleum products - Determination products—Determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of
test
IP 598 Petroleum products - Determination products—Determination of the smoke point of kerosine,kerosene, manual and
automated method
NOTE 1—Only IP 598 published in 2012 by the Institute of Petroleum (now Energy Institute) is equivalent to D1322; IP 57 is not equivalent.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 aviation turbine fuel, n—refined petroleum distillate, generally used as a fuel for aviation gas turbines.
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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.J0.03 on Combustion and Thermal Properties.
Current edition approved April 1, 2015April 1, 2018. Published June 2015April 2018. Originally approved in 1954. Last previous edition approved in 20142015 as
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D1322 – 14a.D1322 – 15 . DOI: 10.1520/D1322-15E01.10.1520/D1322-18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from Energy Institute, 61 New Cavendish St., London, WIG 7AR, U.K., http://www.energyinst.org.uk.
*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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3.1.1.1 Discussion—
Different grades are characterized by volatility ranges, freeze point, and by flash point.
3.1.2 kerosine,kerosene, n—refined petroleum distillate, boiling between 140140 °C and 300°C,300 °C, generally used in
lighting and heating applications.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—
Different grades are characterized by volatility ranges and sulfur content.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 smoke point, n—the maximum height, in millimetres, of a smokeless flame of fuel burned in a wick-fed lamp of specified
design.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 The sample is burned in an enclosed wick-fed lamp that is c
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