ASTM D2880-18
(Specification)Standard Specification for Gas Turbine Fuel Oils
Standard Specification for Gas Turbine Fuel Oils
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the selection of fuels for gas turbines, excepting gas turbines used in aircraft, for the guidance of interested parties such as turbine manufacturers and the suppliers and purchasers of fuel oils. The specification sets forth the properties of fuels at the time and place of custody transfer to the user. The fuels shall be homogeneous mixtures of hydrocarbon oils free of inorganic acid, and free of excessive amounts of solid or fibrous foreign matter likely to make frequent cleaning of suitable strainers necessary. All grades containing residual components shall remain homogeneous in normal storage and not separated by gravity into light and heavy oil components outside the viscosity limits for the grade. The following test methods shall be performed to determine certain properties: flash point test, pour point test, water and sediment test, carbon residue test, ash test, distillation test, viscosity test, density test, and sulfur test.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the selection of fuels for gas turbines, excepting gas turbines used in aircraft, for the guidance of interested parties such as turbine manufacturers and the suppliers and purchasers of fuel oils. The specification sets forth the properties of fuels at the time and place of custody transfer to the user.
1.2 Three appendixes are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute a requirement of this specification unless mutually agreed upon between the interested parties.
1.2.1 Appendix X1 describes the five grades of gas turbine fuels covered by this specification. Further, it states the significance of various test methods used in inspecting the fuels.
1.2.2 Appendix X2 discusses the sources of fuel contaminants and notes the significance of such contaminants in the operation of gas turbines and gas turbine fuel systems. The particular significance of trace metals in gas turbine fuels is noted. Upper limits of trace metals are recommended for the various grades of gas turbine fuels, but these recommended limits do not constitute a requirement of the specification unless mutually agreed upon by the interested parties. Limitations due to the use of used or recycled oil are also noted.
Note 1: The gas turbine operator should consult Practice D4418 for methods of ensuring fuels of adequate cleanliness and for guidance on long-term storage of distillate fuels and on liquids from non-petroleum sources as gas turbine.
Note 2: Nothing in this specification shall preclude observance of federal, state, or local regulations which may be more restrictive.
Note 3: The generation and dissipation of static electricity can create problems in the handling of distillate gas turbine fuel oils. For more information on the subject, see Guide D4865.
1.3 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:D2880 −18
Standard Specification for
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Gas Turbine Fuel Oils
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2880; 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.
1. Scope* Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.1 This specification covers the selection of fuels for gas
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
turbines, excepting gas turbines used in aircraft, for the
guidance of interested parties such as turbine manufacturers
2. Referenced Documents
and the suppliers and purchasers of fuel oils. The specification
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
sets forth the properties of fuels at the time and place of
D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
custody transfer to the user.
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and
1.2 Three appendixes are provided for informational pur-
Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure
poses only and do not constitute a requirement of this specifi-
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens
cation unless mutually agreed upon between the interested
Closed Cup Tester
parties.
D97 Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
1.2.1 Appendix X1 describes the five grades of gas turbine
D129 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (Gen-
fuels covered by this specification. Further, it states the
eral High Pressure Decomposition Device Method)
significance of various test methods used in inspecting the
D396 Specification for Fuel Oils
fuels.
D445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent
1.2.2 Appendix X2 discusses the sources of fuel contami-
and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscos-
nants and notes the significance of such contaminants in the
ity)
operation of gas turbines and gas turbine fuel systems. The
D482 Test Method for Ash from Petroleum Products
particular significance of trace metals in gas turbine fuels is
D524 Test Method for Ramsbottom Carbon Residue of
noted. Upper limits of trace metals are recommended for the
Petroleum Products
various grades of gas turbine fuels, but these recommended
D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils
limits do not constitute a requirement of the specification
D1266 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (Lamp
unless mutually agreed upon by the interested parties. Limita-
Method)
tions due to the use of used or recycled oil are also noted.
D1298 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API
NOTE 1—The gas turbine operator should consult Practice D4418 for Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Prod-
methods of ensuring fuels of adequate cleanliness and for guidance on
ucts by Hydrometer Method
long-term storage of distillate fuels and on liquids from non-petroleum
D1552 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products by
sources as gas turbine.
High Temperature Combustion and Infrared (IR) Detec-
NOTE 2—Nothing in this specification shall preclude observance of
tion or Thermal Conductivity Detection (TCD)
federal, state, or local regulations which may be more restrictive.
NOTE 3—The generation and dissipation of static electricity can create
D1796 Test Method for Water and Sediment in Fuel Oils by
problems in the handling of distillate gas turbine fuel oils. For more
the Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure)
information on the subject, see Guide D4865.
D2622 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products by
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
D2709 Test Method for Water and Sediment in Middle
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Distillate Fuels by Centrifuge
D3605 Test Method for Trace Metals in Gas Turbine Fuels
1 by Atomic Absorption and Flame Emission Spectroscopy
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D02.E0 on Burner, Diesel, Non-Aviation Gas Turbine, and Marine
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Fuels. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved May 1, 2018. Published June 2018. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D2880 – 15. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D2880-18. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the e
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D2880 − 15 D2880 − 18
Standard Specification for
1
Gas Turbine Fuel Oils
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2880; 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.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers the selection of fuels for gas turbines, excepting gas turbines used in aircraft, for the guidance of
interested parties such as turbine manufacturers and the suppliers and purchasers of fuel oils. The specification sets forth the
properties of fuels at the time and place of custody transfer to the user.
1.2 Three appendixes are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute a requirement of this specification
unless mutually agreed upon between the interested parties.
1.2.1 Appendix X1 describes the five grades of gas turbine fuels covered by this specification. Further, it states the significance
of various test methods used in inspecting the fuels.
1.2.2 Appendix X2 discusses the sources of fuel contaminants and notes the significance of such contaminants in the operation
of gas turbines and gas turbine fuel systems. The particular significance of trace metals in gas turbine fuels is noted. Upper limits
of trace metals are recommended for the various grades of gas turbine fuels, but these recommended limits do not constitute a
requirement of the specification unless mutually agreed upon by the interested parties. Limitations due to the use of used or
recycled oil are also noted.
NOTE 1—The gas turbine operator should consult Practice D4418 for methods of ensuring fuels of adequate cleanliness and for guidance on long-term
storage of distillate fuels and on liquids from non-petroleum sources as gas turbine.
NOTE 2—Nothing in this specification shall preclude observance of federal, state, or local regulations which may be more restrictive.
NOTE 3—The generation and dissipation of static electricity can create problems in the handling of distillate gas turbine fuel oils. For more information
on the subject, see Guide D4865.
1.3 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
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester
D97 Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
D129 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General High Pressure Decomposition Device Method)
D396 Specification for Fuel Oils
D445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)
D482 Test Method for Ash from Petroleum Products
D524 Test Method for Ramsbottom Carbon Residue of Petroleum Products
D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils
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
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.E0 on Burner, Diesel, Non-Aviation Gas Turbine, and Marine Fuels.
Current edition approved June 1, 2015May 1, 2018. Published June 2015June 2018. Originally approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 20142015 as
D2880 – 14a.D2880 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/D2880-15.10.1520/D2880-18.
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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
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