ASTM D187-24
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Burning Quality of Kerosene
Standard Test Method for Burning Quality of Kerosene
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Since the information provided by this test method is largely qualitative in nature, specific limits covering the following characteristics are required in referring to this test method in specifications for kerosene:
5.1.1 Duration of the test: 16 h is understood, if not otherwise specified;
5.1.2 Permissible change in flame shape and dimensions during the test;
5.1.3 Description of the acceptable appearance of the chimney deposit.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the qualitative determination of the burning properties of kerosene to be used for illuminating purposes. (Warning—Combustible. Vapor harmful.)
Note 1: The corresponding Energy Institute (IP) test method is IP 10 which features a quantitative evaluation of the wick-char-forming tendencies of the kerosene, whereas Test Method D187 features a qualitative performance evaluation of the kerosene. Both test methods subject the kerosene to somewhat more severe operating conditions than would be experienced in typical designated applications.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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. Specific warning statements appear throughout the test method.
1.4 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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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.
Designation: D187 − 24
Standard Test Method for
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Burning Quality of Kerosene
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D187; 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* D4175 Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid
Fuels, and Lubricants
1.1 This test method covers the qualitative determination of
D4177 Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and
the burning properties of kerosene to be used for illuminating
Petroleum Products
purposes. (Warning—Combustible. Vapor harmful.)
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2.2 Energy Institute Standard:
NOTE 1—The corresponding Energy Institute (IP) test method is IP 10
IP 10 Determination of kerosine burning characteristics—24
which features a quantitative evaluation of the wick-char-forming tenden-
cies of the kerosene, whereas Test Method D187 features a qualitative
hour method
performance evaluation of the kerosene. Both test methods subject the
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2.3 Other Document:
kerosene to somewhat more severe operating conditions than would be
experienced in typical designated applications. Formulas for Denatured Alcohol and Rum Treasury Dept.,
U. S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, Publi-
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
cation No. 368
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
3. Terminology
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1 See Terminology D4175 for terms used in this test
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
method.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Summary of Test Method
Specific warning statements appear throughout the test method.
4.1 The kerosene sample is burned for 16 h in a specified
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
lamp under specified conditions. The average rate of burning,
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
the change in the shape of the flame, and the density and color
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
of the chimney deposit are reported.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5. Significance and Use
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1 Since the information provided by this test method is
2. Referenced Documents
largely qualitative in nature, specific limits covering the
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
following characteristics are required in referring to this test
D91 Test Method for Precipitation Number of Lubricating
method in specifications for kerosene:
Oils
5.1.1 Duration of the test: 16 h is understood, if not other-
D3699 Specification for Kerosine
wise specified;
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
5.1.2 Permissible change in flame shape and dimensions
Petroleum Products
during the test;
5.1.3 Description of the acceptable appearance of the chim-
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
ney deposit.
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D02.E0 on Burner, Diesel and Non-Aviation Gas Turbine Fuels.
Current edition approved May 1, 2024. Published May 2024. Originally
approved in 1948. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as D187 – 18. DOI:
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10.1520/D0187-24. Available from Energy Institute, 61 New Cavendish St., London, W1G 7AR,
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or U.K., http://www.energyinst.org.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop IDCC, Washington, DC 20401,
the ASTM website. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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6. Apparatus wick-guide or dome will hinder attainment of the prescribed
5 flame shape and render subsequent qualitative ratings unreli-
6.1 Lamp Assembly, conforming essentially to the sha
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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: D187 − 18 D187 − 24
Standard Test Method for
1
Burning Quality of Kerosene
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D187; 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 test method covers the qualitative determination of the burning properties of kerosene to be used for illuminating
purposes. (Warning—Combustible. Vapor harmful.)
NOTE 1—The corresponding Energy Institute (IP) test method is IP 10 which features a quantitative evaluation of the wick-char-forming tendencies of
the kerosene, whereas Test Method D187 features a qualitative performance evaluation of the kerosene. Both test methods subject the kerosene to
somewhat more severe operating conditions than would be experienced in typical designated applications.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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. Specific warning statements appear throughout the test method.
1.4 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:
D91 Test Method for Precipitation Number of Lubricating Oils
D3699 Specification for Kerosine
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D4175 Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
D4177 Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
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2.2 Energy Institute Standard:
IP 10 Determination of kerosine burning characteristics—24 hour method
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2.3 Other Document:
Formulas for Denatured Alcohol and Rum Treasury Dept., U. S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, Publication No. 368
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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.E0 on Burner, Diesel, Diesel and Non-Aviation Gas Turbine, and Marine Turbine Fuels.
Current edition approved April 1, 2018May 1, 2024. Published April 2018May 2024. Originally approved in 1948. Last previous edition approved in 20132018 as
D187 – 08 (2013).D187 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/D0187-18.10.1520/D0187-24.
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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.
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Available from Energy Institute, 61 New Cavendish St., London, W1G 7AR, U.K., http://www.energyinst.org.
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Available from U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop IDCC, Washington, DC 20401, http://www.gpo.gov/
fdsys.
*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. Terminology
3.1 See Terminology D4175 for terms used in this test method.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 The kerosene sample is burned for 16 h in a specified lamp under specified conditions. The average rate of burning, the change
in the shape of the flame, and the density and color of the chimney deposit are reported.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Since the information provided by this test method is largely qualitative in nature, specific limits covering the following
characteristics are required in referring to this test method in specifications for kerosene:
5.1.1 Duration of the test: 16 h is understood, if not otherwise specified;
5.1.2 Permissible change in flame shape and dimensions during the test;
5.1.3 Description of the acceptable appearance of the c
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