ASTM D6201-04(2014)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Dynamometer Evaluation of Unleaded Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel for Intake Valve Deposit Formation
Standard Test Method for Dynamometer Evaluation of Unleaded Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel for Intake Valve Deposit Formation
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Test Method—The Coordinating Research Council sponsored testing to develop this test method to evaluate a fuel's tendency to form intake valve deposits.
5.1.1 State and Federal Legislative and Regulatory Action—Regulatory action by California Air Resources Board (CARB)9 and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)10 necessitate the acceptance of a standardized test method to evaluate the intake system deposit forming tendency of an automotive spark-ignition engine fuel.
5.1.2 Relevance of Results—The operating conditions and design of the engine used in this test method are not representative of all engines. These factors shall be considered when interpreting test results.
5.2 Test Validity:
5.2.1 Procedural Compliance—The test results are not considered valid unless the test is completed in compliance with all requirements of this test method. Deviations from the parameter limits presented in Sections 12 – 14 will result in an invalid test. Apply engineering judgment during conduct of the test method when assessing any anomalies to ensure validity of the test results.
5.2.2 Engine Compliance—A test is not considered valid unless the test engine meets the quality control inspection requirements as described in Sections 10 and 12.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers an engine dynamometer test procedure for evaluation of intake valve deposit formation of unleaded spark-ignition engine fuels.2 This test method uses a Ford Ranger 2.3 L four-cylinder engine. This test method includes detailed information regarding the procedure, hardware, and operations.
1.2 The ASTM Test Monitoring Center (TMC)3 is responsible for engine test stand calibration as well as issuance of information letters after test method modifications are approved by Subcommittee D02.A0 and Committee D02. Users of this test method shall request copies of recent information letters from the TMC to ensure proper conduct of the test method.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are provided for information only.
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 and health practices and determine applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific warning statements are given throughout this test method.
1.5 This test method is arranged as follows:
Subject
Section
Scope
1
Referenced Documents
2
Terminology
3
Summary of Test Method
4
Significance and Use
5
Apparatus
6
Laboratory Facilities
6.1
Engine and Cylinder Head Build-Up and Measurement Area
6.1.1
Engine Operating Area
6.1.2
Fuel Injector Testing Area
6.1.3
Intake Valve Rinsing and Parts Cleaning Area
6.1.4
Parts Rating and Intake Valve Weighing Area
6.1.5
Test Stand Laboratory Equipment
6.2
Test Stand Configuration
6.2.1
Dynamometer Speed and Load Control System
6.2.2
Intake Air Supply System
6.2.3
Exhaust System
6.2.4
Fuel Supply System
6.2.5
Engine Control Calibration
6.2.6
Ignition System
6.2.7
Engine Coolant System
6.2.8
External Oil System
6.2.9
Temperature Measurement Equipment and Locations
6.2.10
Pressure Measurement Equipment and Locations
6.2.11
Flow Measurement Equipment and Locations
6.2.12
Speed and Load Measurement Equipment and Locations
6.2.13
Exhaust Emissions Measurement Equipment and Location
6.2.14
DPFE (EGR) Voltage Measurement Equipment and Location
6.2.15
Ignition Timing Measurement Equipment and Location
6.2.16
Test Engine Hardware
6.3
Test Engine Parts
6.3.1
New Parts Required
6.3.2
Reusable Engine Parts
6.3.3
Special Measurement and Assem...
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Designation: D6201 − 04 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Test Method for
Dynamometer Evaluation of Unleaded Spark-Ignition Engine
Fuel for Intake Valve Deposit Formation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6201; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
Subject Section
Fuel Injector Testing Area 6.1.3
1.1 This test method covers an engine dynamometer test
Intake Valve Rinsing and Parts Cleaning Area 6.1.4
procedure for evaluation of intake valve deposit formation of Parts Rating and Intake Valve Weighing Area 6.1.5
Test Stand Laboratory Equipment 6.2
unleaded spark-ignition engine fuels. This test method uses a
Test Stand Configuration 6.2.1
Ford Ranger 2.3 L four-cylinder engine. This test method
Dynamometer Speed and Load Control System 6.2.2
includes detailed information regarding the procedure, Intake Air Supply System 6.2.3
Exhaust System 6.2.4
hardware, and operations.
Fuel Supply System 6.2.5
Engine Control Calibration 6.2.6
1.2 The ASTM Test Monitoring Center (TMC) is respon-
Ignition System 6.2.7
sible for engine test stand calibration as well as issuance of
Engine Coolant System 6.2.8
information letters after test method modifications are ap-
External Oil System 6.2.9
Temperature Measurement Equipment and Locations 6.2.10
proved by Subcommittee D02.A0 and Committee D02. Users
Pressure Measurement Equipment and Locations 6.2.11
of this test method shall request copies of recent information
Flow Measurement Equipment and Locations 6.2.12
letters from the TMC to ensure proper conduct of the test
Speed and Load Measurement Equipment and Locations 6.2.13
Exhaust Emissions Measurement Equipment and Location 6.2.14
method.
DPFE (EGR) Voltage Measurement Equipment and Location 6.2.15
Ignition Timing Measurement Equipment and Location 6.2.16
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Test Engine Hardware 6.3
standard. The values in parentheses are provided for informa-
Test Engine Parts 6.3.1
tion only.
New Parts Required 6.3.2
Reusable Engine Parts 6.3.3
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Special Measurement and Assembly Equipment 6.4
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Reagents and Materials 7
Hazards 8
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Reference Fuel 9
priate safety and health practices and determine applicability
Preparation of Apparatus 10
of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific warning state-
Test Stand Preparation 10.1
Engine Block Preparation 10.2
ments are given throughout this test method.
Preparation of Miscellaneous Engine Components 10.3
1.5 This test method is arranged as follows:
Cylinder Head Preparation 10.4
Subject Section Cylinder Head Assembly 10.5
Scope 1 Cylinder Head Installation 10.6
Referenced Documents 2 Final Engine Assembly 10.7
Terminology 3 Calibration 11
Test Stand Calibration 11.1
Summary of Test Method 4
Significance and Use 5 Instrumentation Calibration 11.2
Procedure 12
Apparatus 6
Laboratory Facilities 6.1 Pretest Procedure 12.1
Engine and Cylinder Head Build-Up and Measurement Area 6.1.1 Engine Operating Procedure 12.2
Engine Operating Area 6.1.2 Periodic Measurements and Functions 12.3
End of Test Procedures 12.4
Determination of Test Results 13
Post-Test Intake Valve Weighing Procedure 13.1
This test method is under jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum
Photographs of Parts—General 13.2
Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
Induction System Rating 13.3
mittee D02.A0.01 on Gasoline and Gasoline-Oxygenate Blends.
Determination of Test Validity-Engine Conformance 13.4
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2014. Published November 2014. Originally
Report 14
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D6201–04 (2009).
Precision and Bias 15
DOI: 10.1520/D6201-04R14.
Keywords 16
Supporting data have been filed atASTM International Headquarters and may
be obtained by requesting Research Report RR:D02-1453.
ASTM Test Monitoring Center (TMC), 6555 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
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D6201 − 04 (2014)
Gasoline and Operated Under Low-Temperature, Light-
Subject Section
Annexes
Duty Conditions (Withdrawn 2003)
Detailed Specifications and Photographs of Apparatus Annex A1
D5482Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Prod-
Engine Part Number Listing Annex A2
ucts (Mini Method—Atmospheric)
Statistical Equations for Mean and Standard Deviation Annex A3
E203Test Method for Water Using Volumetric Karl Fischer
2. Referenced Documents
Titration
E1064Test Method for Water in Organic Liquids by Coulo-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
metric Karl Fischer Titration
D86Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at
2.2 ANSI Standard:
Atmospheric Pressure
MC96.1Temperature Measurement-Thermocouples
D235Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petroleum Spirits)
2.3 Coordinating Research Council (CRC):
(Hydrocarbon Dry Cleaning Solvent)
CRC Manual 16,Carburetor and Induction System Rating
D287Test Method forAPI Gravity of Crude Petroleum and
Manual
Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method)
2.4 SAE Standard:
D381Test Method for Gum Content in Fuels by Jet Evapo-
J254InstrumentationandTechniquesforExhaustGasEmis-
ration
sions Measurement
D525Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Gasoline (In-
duction Period Method)
3. Terminology
D873Test Method for Oxidation Stability ofAviation Fuels
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
(Potential Residue Method)
3.1.1 base fuel, n—unleaded automotive spark-ignition en-
D1266TestMethodforSulfurinPetroleumProducts(Lamp
gine fuel that does not contain a deposit control additive, but
Method)
may contain antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, metal
D1298Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API
deactivators, dyes, or oxygenates, or a combination thereof.
Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Prod-
ucts by Hydrometer Method
3.1.2 blowby, n—the combustion products and unburned
D1319TestMethodforHydrocarbonTypesinLiquidPetro-
air/fuel mixture that enter the crankcase.
leum Products by Fluorescent Indicator Adsorption
3.1.3 deposit control additive, n—materialaddedtothebase
D1744Test Method for Determination of Water in Liquid
fuel to prevent or remove deposits in the entire engine intake
Petroleum Products by Karl Fischer Reagent
system.
D2427Test Method for Determination of C through C
2 5
3.1.3.1 Discussion—Forthepurposeofthistestmethod,the
Hydrocarbons in Gasolines by Gas Chromatography
performance evaluation of a deposit control additive is limited
D2622Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products by
to the tulip area of intake valves.
Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
3.1.4 exhaust emissions, n—combustion products from the
D3237TestMethodforLeadinGasolinebyAtomicAbsorp-
test fuel including unburned hydrocarbons (HC), carbon mon-
tion Spectroscopy
oxide(CO),carbondioxide(CO ),unreactedoxygen(O ),and
2 2
D4057Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
oxides of nitrogen (NO ).
x
Petroleum Products
3.1.5 intake system, n—components of the engine whose
D4294Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum
Products by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spec- function it is to prepare and deliver an air/fuel mixture to the
combustionchamberandincludesthethrottle,intakemanifold,
trometry
D4814Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and positive crankcase venti-
lation (PCV) ports, cylinder head runners and ports, intake
Fuel
D4953Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Gasoline and valves, and fuel injectors.
Gasoline-Oxygenate Blends (Dry Method)
3.1.6 intake valve deposit, n—material accumulated on the
D5059Test Methods for Lead in Gasoline by X-Ray Spec-
tulip area of the intake valve, generally composed of carbon,
troscopy
other fuel, lubricant, and additive decomposition products, and
D5190Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Prod-
atmospheric contaminants.
ucts (Automatic Method) (Withdrawn 2012)
3.1.7 test fuel, n—base fuel with or without the addition of
D5191Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Prod-
a deposit control additive.
ucts (Mini Method)
D5302Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine
4. Summary of Test Method
Oils for Inhibition of Deposit Formation and Wear in a
4.1 This test method utilizes a 1994 Ford 2.3 Lin-line, four
Spark-Ignition Internal Combustion Engine Fueled with
cylinder, Ford Ranger truck engine with 49 state emission
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from the Coordinating Research Council, Inc., 3650 Mansell Road,
the ASTM website. Suite 140, Alpharetta, GA 30022.
5 8
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on Available from Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth
www.astm.org. Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.
D6201 − 04 (2014)
calibration. The cylinder block and cylinder head are con- 6. Apparatus
NOTE1—PhotographsareprovidedinAnnexA1depictingtherequired
structed of cast iron. The engine features an overhead
apparatus and suggesting appropriate design details.
camshaft, a cross-flow, fast burn cylinder head design, and
electronic port fuel injection.
6.1 Laboratory Facilities:
6.1.1 EngineandCylinderHeadBuild-upandMeasurement
4.2 Each test engine is built to a rigid set of specifications
Area—The engine and cylinder head build-up and measure-
using a specially designated intake valve deposit parts kit
ment area shall be reasonably free from contaminants and
produced by the Ford Motor Co. (see Table A2.3). New,
maintainedatauniformtemperature 63°C(65°F)between10
weighed,intakevalvesareusedtorebuildthecylinderhead.A
to 27°C (50 to 80°F).
standard engine oil is used for each test and a new oil filter is
6.1.2 Engine Operating Area—The engine operating area
installed. The test engine is subjected to a rigorous quality
should be relatively free from contaminants. The temperature
control procedure to verify proper engine operation. To ensure
and humidity level of the operating area are not specified.Air
compliance with the test objective, data acquisition of key
fromafancanberoutedontotheproductionairintakesystem
parameters is utilized during test operation.
to assist in maintaining intake air temperature control.
4.3 Thecompletefuelsystemisflushedoftestfuelfromthe
6.1.3 Fuel Injector Testing Area—The fuel injector testing
previous test. The fuel system is then filled with the new test
area shall be reasonably free of contaminants. The humidity
fuel.
should be maintained at a uniform comfortable level.
4.4 The engine is operated on a cycle consisting of two
(Warning—In addition to other precautions, provide adequate
stages. The first stage comprises operating the engine at 2000
ventilation and fire protection in areas where flammable or
r/min and 30.6 kPa (230 mm Hg) manifold absolute pressure
volatile liquids and solvents, or both, are used.)
for 4 min. The second stage comprises operating the engine at
6.1.4 Intake Valve Rinsing and Parts Cleaning Area—The
2800 r/min and 71.8 kPa (540 mm Hg) manifold absolute
intakevalverinsingandpartscleaningareashallbereasonably
pressure for 8 min. Ramp time between each stage is 30 s and
free of contaminants. The humidity should be maintained at a
isindependentofthestagetimes.Thecycleisrepeatedfor100
uniform comfortable level. Because of the delicate nature of
h.
the deposits, do not subject the deposits to extreme changes in
temperature or humidity. (Warning—In addition to other
5. Significance and Use
precautions, provide adequate ventilation and fire protection in
areaswhereflammableorvolatileliquidsandsolvents,orboth,
5.1 Test Method—The Coordinating Research Council
are used.)
sponsored testing to develop this test method to evaluate a
fuel’s tendency to form intake valve deposits. 6.1.5 Parts Rating and Intake Valve Weighing Area—The
parts rating area and the intake valve weighing area shall be
5.1.1 State and Federal Legislative and Regulatory
Action—Regulatory action by California Air Resources Board reasonably free of contaminants.
(CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection
6.2 Test Stand Laboratory Equipment:
Agency (EPA) necessitate the acceptance of a standardized
6.2.1 Test Stand Configuration—An example of a similar
test method to evaluate the intake system deposit forming
test stand configuration is described in Test Method D5302
tendency of an automotive spark-ignition engine fuel.
(Sequence VE lubricant test method) since the same Ford 2.3
5.1.2 Relevance of Results—The operating conditions and
Lbaseengineisutilized.Mounttheengineontheteststandso
design of the engine used in this test method are not represen-
that the flywheel friction face is 4.0 6 0.5° from the vertical
tative of all engines. These factors shall be considered when
with the front of the engine higher than the rear. The engine
interpreting test results.
shall be coupled directly to the dynamometer through a
5.2 Test Validity: driveshaft. A test stand set-up kit is detailed in Table A2.1.A
5.2.1 Procedural Compliance—The test results are not con- special “dynamometer laboratory” wiring harness, Part No.
sideredvalidunlessthetestiscompletedincompliancewithall DTSC.260.113.00E is required. Engine driven accessories
requirements of this test method. Deviations from the param- include engine water pump and alternator or idler pulley
eterlimitspresentedinSections12–14willresultinaninvalid
configuration as detailed in 10.7.9. If an alternator is installed,
test. Apply engineering judgment during conduct of the test it is to serve only as an idler pulley; it is not to be energized.
methodwhenassessinganyanomaliestoensurevalidityofthe
6.2.2 Dynamometer Speed and Load Control System—The
test results.
dynamometer used for this test is the Midwest 1014, 175
5.2.2 Engine Compliance—A test is not considered valid
horsepower, dry gap dynamometer or equivalent. Equivalency
unless the test engine meets the quality control inspection
means that the dynamometer and dynamometer control system
requirements as described in Sections
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Designation: D6201 − 04 (Reapproved 2009) D6201 − 04 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Test Method for
Dynamometer Evaluation of Unleaded Spark-Ignition Engine
Fuel for Intake Valve Deposit Formation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6201; 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 an engine dynamometer test procedure for evaluation of intake valve deposit formation of unleaded
spark-ignition engine fuels. This test method uses a Ford Ranger 2.3 L four-cylinder engine. This test method includes detailed
information regarding the procedure, hardware, and operations.
1.2 The ASTM Test Monitoring Center (TMC) is responsible for engine test stand calibration as well as issuance of information
letters after test method modifications are approved by Subcommittee D02.A0 and Committee D02. Users of this test method shall
request copies of recent information letters from the TMC to ensure proper conduct of the test method.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are provided for information only.
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 and health practices and determine applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. Specific warning statements are given throughout this test method.
1.5 This test method is arranged as follows:
Subject Section
Scope 1
Referenced Documents 2
Terminology 3
Summary of Test Method 4
Significance and Use 5
Apparatus 6
Laboratory Facilities 6.1
Engine and Cylinder Head Build-Up and Measurement Area 6.1.1
Engine Operating Area 6.1.2
Fuel Injector Testing Area 6.1.3
Intake Valve Rinsing and Parts Cleaning Area 6.1.4
Parts Rating and Intake Valve Weighing Area 6.1.5
Test Stand Laboratory Equipment 6.2
Test Stand Configuration 6.2.1
Dynamometer Speed and Load Control System 6.2.2
Intake Air Supply System 6.2.3
Exhaust System 6.2.4
Fuel Supply System 6.2.5
Engine Control Calibration 6.2.6
Ignition System 6.2.7
Engine Coolant System 6.2.8
External Oil System 6.2.9
Temperature Measurement Equipment and Locations 6.2.10
Pressure Measurement Equipment and Locations 6.2.11
Flow Measurement Equipment and Locations 6.2.12
Speed and Load Measurement Equipment and Locations 6.2.13
Exhaust Emissions Measurement Equipment and Location 6.2.14
DPFE (EGR) Voltage Measurement Equipment and Location 6.2.15
Ignition Timing Measurement Equipment and Location 6.2.16
Test Engine Hardware 6.3
This test method is under jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.A0.01 on Gasoline and Gasoline-Oxygenate Blends.
Current edition approved June 1, 2009Oct. 1, 2014. Published November 2009November 2014. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 20042009
as D6201D6201 – 04 (2009).–04. DOI: 10.1520/D6201-04R09.10.1520/D6201-04R14.
Supporting data have been filed at ASTM International Headquarters and may be obtained by requesting Research Report RR:D02-1453.
ASTM Test Monitoring Center (TMC), 6555 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4489.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D6201 − 04 (2014)
Subject Section
Test Engine Parts 6.3.1
New Parts Required 6.3.2
Reusable Engine Parts 6.3.3
Special Measurement and Assembly Equipment 6.4
Reagents and Materials 7
Hazards 8
Reference Fuel 9
Preparation of Apparatus 10
Test Stand Preparation 10.1
Engine Block Preparation 10.2
Preparation of Miscellaneous Engine Components 10.3
Cylinder Head Preparation 10.4
Cylinder Head Assembly 10.5
Cylinder Head Installation 10.6
Final Engine Assembly 10.7
Calibration 11
Test Stand Calibration 11.1
Instrumentation Calibration 11.2
Procedure 12
Pretest Procedure 12.1
Engine Operating Procedure 12.2
Periodic Measurements and Functions 12.3
End of Test Procedures 12.4
Determination of Test Results 13
Post-Test Intake Valve Weighing Procedure 13.1
Photographs of Parts—General 13.2
Induction System Rating 13.3
Determination of Test Validity-Engine Conformance 13.4
Report 14
Precision and Bias 15
Keywords 16
Annexes
Detailed Specifications and Photographs of Apparatus Annex A1
Engine Part Number Listing Annex A2
Statistical Equations for Mean and Standard Deviation Annex A3
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure
D235 Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petroleum Spirits) (Hydrocarbon Dry Cleaning Solvent)
D287 Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method)
D381 Test Method for Gum Content in Fuels by Jet Evaporation
D525 Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Gasoline (Induction Period Method)
D873 Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Aviation Fuels (Potential Residue Method)
D1266 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (Lamp Method)
D1298 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by
Hydrometer Method
D1319 Test Method for Hydrocarbon Types in Liquid Petroleum Products by Fluorescent Indicator Adsorption
D1744 Test Method for Determination of Water in Liquid Petroleum Products by Karl Fischer Reagent
D2427 Test Method for Determination of C through C Hydrocarbons in Gasolines by Gas Chromatography
2 5
D2622 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
D3237 Test Method for Lead in Gasoline by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D4294 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
D4814 Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel
D4953 Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Gasoline and Gasoline-Oxygenate Blends (Dry Method)
D5059 Test Methods for Lead in Gasoline by X-Ray Spectroscopy
D5190 Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Automatic Method) (Withdrawn 2012)
D5191 Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Mini Method)
D5302 Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils for Inhibition of Deposit Formation and Wear in a Spark-Ignition
Internal Combustion Engine Fueled with Gasoline and Operated Under Low-Temperature, Light-Duty Conditions (Withdrawn
2003)
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.
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
D6201 − 04 (2014)
D5482 Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Mini Method—Atmospheric)
E203 Test Method for Water Using Volumetric Karl Fischer Titration
E1064 Test Method for Water in Organic Liquids by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration
2.2 ANSI Standard:
MC96.1 Temperature Measurement-Thermocouples
2.3 Coordinating Research Council (CRC):
CRC Manual 16, Carburetor and Induction System Rating Manual
2.4 SAE Standard:
J254 Instrumentation and Techniques for Exhaust Gas Emissions Measurement
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 base fuel, n—unleaded automotive spark-ignition engine fuel that does not contain a deposit control additive, but may
contain antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, metal deactivators, dyes, or oxygenates, or a combination thereof.
3.1.2 blowby, n—the combustion products and unburned air/fuel mixture that enter the crankcase.
3.1.3 deposit control additive, n—material added to the base fuel to prevent or remove deposits in the entire engine intake
system.
Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
Available from the Coordinating Research Council, Inc., 3650 Mansell Road, Suite 140, Alpharetta, GA 30022.
Available from Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.
3.1.3.1 Discussion—
For the purpose of this test method, the performance evaluation of a deposit control additive is limited to the tulip area of intake
valves.
3.1.4 exhaust emissions, n—combustion products from the test fuel including unburned hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide
(CO), carbon dioxide (CO ), unreacted oxygen (O ), and oxides of nitrogen (NO ).
2 2 x
3.1.5 intake system, n—components of the engine whose function it is to prepare and deliver an air/fuel mixture to the
combustion chamber and includes the throttle, intake manifold, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and positive crankcase ventilation
(PCV) ports, cylinder head runners and ports, intake valves, and fuel injectors.
3.1.6 intake valve deposit, n—material accumulated on the tulip area of the intake valve, generally composed of carbon, other
fuel, lubricant, and additive decomposition products, and atmospheric contaminants.
3.1.7 test fuel, n—base fuel with or without the addition of a deposit control additive.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 This test method utilizes a 1994 Ford 2.3 L in-line, four cylinder, Ford Ranger truck engine with 49 state emission
calibration. The cylinder block and cylinder head are constructed of cast iron. The engine features an overhead camshaft, a
cross-flow, fast burn cylinder head design, and electronic port fuel injection.
4.2 Each test engine is built to a rigid set of specifications using a specially designated intake valve deposit parts kit produced
by the Ford Motor Co. (see Table A2.3). New, weighed, intake valves are used to rebuild the cylinder head. A standard engine oil
is used for each test and a new oil filter is installed. The test engine is subjected to a rigorous quality control procedure to verify
proper engine operation. To ensure compliance with the test objective, data acquisition of key parameters is utilized during test
operation.
4.3 The complete fuel system is flushed of test fuel from the previous test. The fuel system is then filled with the new test fuel.
4.4 The engine is operated on a cycle consisting of two stages. The first stage comprises operating the engine at 2000 r/min and
30.6 kPa (230 mm Hg) manifold absolute pressure for 4 min. The second stage comprises operating the engine at 2800 r/min and
71.8 kPa (540 mm Hg) manifold absolute pressure for 8 min. Ramp time between each stage is 30 s and is independent of the stage
times. The cycle is repeated for 100 h.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Test Method—The Coordinating Research Council sponsored testing to develop this test method to evaluate a fuel’s
tendency to form intake valve deposits.
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5.1.1 State and Federal Legislative and Regulatory Action—Regulatory action by California Air Resources Board (CARB) and
the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) necessitate the acceptance of a standardized test method to evaluate
the intake system deposit forming tendency of an automotive spark-ignition engine fuel.
5.1.2 Relevance of Results—The operating conditions and design of the engine used in this test method are not representative
of all engines. These factors shall be considered when interpreting test results.
5.2 Test Validity:
5.2.1 Procedural Compliance—The test results are not considered valid unless the test is completed in compliance with all
requirements of this test method. Deviations from the parameter limits presented in Sections 12 – 14 will result in an invalid test.
Apply engineering judgment during conduct of the test method when assessing any anomalies to ensure validity of the test results.
5.2.2 Engine Compliance—A test is not considered valid unless the test engine meets the quality control inspection requirements
as described in Sections 10 and 12.
6. Apparatus
NOTE 1—Photographs are provided in Annex A1 depicting the required apparatus and suggesting appropriate design details.
6.1 Laboratory Facilities:
6.1.1 Engine and Cylinder Head Build-up and Measurement Area—The engine and cylinder head build-up and measurement
area shall be reasonably free from contaminants and maintained at a uniform temperature 63°C (65°F) between 10 to 27°C (50
to 80°F).
6.1.2 Engine Operating Area—The engine operating area should be relatively free from contaminants. The temperature and
humidity level of the operating area are not specified. Air from a fan can be routed on to the production air intake system to assist
in maintaining intake air temperature control.
6.1.3 Fuel Injector Testing Area—The fuel injector testing area shall be reasonably free of contaminants. The humidity should
be maintained at a uniform comfortable level. (Warning— In addition to other precautions, provide adequate ventilation and fire
protection in areas where flammable or volatile liquids and solvents, or both, are used.)
6.1.4 Intake Valve Rinsing and Parts Cleaning Area—The intake valve rinsing and parts cleaning area shall be reasonably free
of contaminants. The humidity should be maintained at a uniform comfortable level. Because of the delicate nature of the deposits,
do not subject the deposits to extreme changes in temperature or humidity. (Warning —In addition to other precautions, provide
adequate ventilation and fire protection in areas where flammable or volatile liquids and solvents, or both, are used.)
6.1.5 Parts Rating and Intake Valve Weighing Area—The parts rating area and the intake valve weighing area shall be
reasonably free of contaminants.
6.2 Test Stand Laboratory Equipment:
6.2.1 Test Stand Configuration—An example of a similar test stand configuration is described in Test Method D5302 (Sequence
VE lubricant test method) since the same Ford 2.3 L base engine is utilized. Mount the engine on the test stand so that the flywheel
friction face is 4.0 6 0.5° from the vertical with the front of the engine higher than the rear. The engine shall be coupled directly
to the dynamome
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