ASTM D4150-21
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Gaseous Fuels
Standard Terminology Relating to Gaseous Fuels
SCOPE
1.1 This terminology standard defines the terms used in standards that are the responsibility of Committee D03 on Gaseous Fuels. These terms are used in:
1.1.1 The sampling of gaseous fuels,
1.1.2 The analysis of gaseous fuels for composition and various other physical properties, and
1.1.3 Other practices related to the processing, transmission, and distribution of gaseous fuels.
1.2 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: D4150 − 21
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Gaseous Fuels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4150; 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.
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1. Scope 2.4 GPA Standards:
GPA 2145Table of Physical Properties for Hydrocarbons
1.1 This terminology standard defines the terms used in
and Other Compounds of Interest to the Natural Gas and
standards that are the responsibility of Committee D03 on
Natural Gas Liquids Industries
Gaseous Fuels. These terms are used in:
GPA Midstream 2140Liquefied Petroleum Gas Specifica-
1.1.1 The sampling of gaseous fuels,
tions and Test Methods
1.1.2 The analysis of gaseous fuels for composition and
various other physical properties, and
3. Terminology
1.1.3 Otherpracticesrelatedtotheprocessing,transmission,
and distribution of gaseous fuels.
absolute pressure, n—the pressure relative to an ideal
1.2 This international standard was developed in accor- vacuum.
DISCUSSION—TheabsolutepressurecanbeexpressedinkPa,mmHg,
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
bar, psia, etc., as defined by the application.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
DISCUSSION—Anidealvacuumisthebestvacuumavailableusingthe
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
application.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
acid gas, n—natural gas containing high concentrations of
hydrogen sulfide or carbon dioxide, or both, which is acidic
2. Referenced Documents
when in contact with water or water vapor.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1142Test Method for Water Vapor Content of Gaseous
associated gas, n—natural gas, also known as gas-cap gas or
Fuels by Measurement of Dew-Point Temperature
dome gas, that overlies and is in immediate contact, but not
D1835Specification for Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases
in solution, with crude oil in a reservoir.
D3588Practice for Calculating Heat Value, Compressibility
at-line instrument, n—instrument requiring operator interac-
Factor, and Relative Density of Gaseous Fuels
tion to sample gas directly from the pipeline.
D4175Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid
Fuels, and Lubricants
automotive LPG (special duty propane, HD-5 propane),
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2.2 ISO Standards:
n—a product composed chiefly of propane specifically
ISO 7504Gas Analysis—Vocabulary
developed for use as fuel in spark-ignition internal combus-
ISO 14687Hydrogen Fuel Quality—Product Specification
tion engines.
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2.3 SAE Standard:
DISCUSSION—Products such as special duty propane from Specifica-
SAE J2719Hydrogen Fuel Quality for Fuel Cell Vehicles tion D1835 or HD-5 propane from specification GPAMidstream 2140
were designed for automotive applications.
1 base conditions, n—temperature and pressure conditions at
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D03 on
Gaseous Fuels and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D03.92 on
which natural gas volumes are determined for purposes of
Terminology Classification and Specifications.
custody transfer.
Current edition approved May 1, 2021. Published May 2021. Originally
approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as D4150–20a. DOI:
DISCUSSION—In natural gas measurements, the properties of interest
10.1520/D4150-21.
are temperature, pressure, and composition. Assuming ideal gas
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
properties,forsimplicity,tablesofpurecompoundscanbepreparedfor
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
use in calculating gas properties for any composition at “base condi-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
tions.” These “base conditions” are chosen near ambient.
the ASTM website.
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Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO
Central Secretariat, BIBC II, Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier,
Geneva, Switzerland, http://www.iso.org.
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AvailablefromSAEInternational(SAE),400CommonwealthDr.,Warrendale, Available from Gas Processors Association (GPA), 66 American Plaza, Suite
PA 15096, http://www.sae.org. 700, Tulsa, OK 74135, http://www.gpaglobal.org.
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biogas,n—thegaseousproductofthemicrobialdecomposition continuing calibration verification (CCV), n—a quality con-
of organic matter. trol procedure utilizing a known concentration or mass of
DISCUSSION—Common source
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Designation: D4150 − 20a D4150 − 21
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
Gaseous Fuels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4150; 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 terminology standard defines the terms used in standards that are the responsibility of Committee D03 on Gaseous Fuels.
These terms are used in:
1.1.1 The sampling of gaseous fuels,
1.1.2 The analysis of gaseous fuels for composition and various other physical properties, and
1.1.3 Other practices related to the processing, transmission, and distribution of gaseous fuels.
1.2 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:
D1142 Test Method for Water Vapor Content of Gaseous Fuels by Measurement of Dew-Point Temperature
D1835 Specification for Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases
D3588 Practice for Calculating Heat Value, Compressibility Factor, and Relative Density of Gaseous Fuels
D4175 Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
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2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 7504 Gas Analysis—Vocabulary
ISO 14687 Hydrogen Fuel Quality—Product Specification
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2.3 SAE Standard:
SAE J2719 Hydrogen Fuel Quality for Fuel Cell Vehicles
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2.4 GPA Standards:
GPA 2145 Table of Physical Properties for Hydrocarbons and Other Compounds of Interest to the Natural Gas and Natural Gas
Liquids Industries
GPA Midstream 2140 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Specifications and Test Methods
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D03 on Gaseous Fuels and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D03.92 on Terminology
Classification and Specifications.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2020May 1, 2021. Published January 2021May 2021. Originally approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as
D4150 – 20.D4150 – 20a. DOI: 10.1520/D4150-20A.10.1520/D4150-21.
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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 International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO Central Secretariat, BIBC II, Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier, Geneva,
Switzerland, http://www.iso.org.
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Available from SAE International (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096, http://www.sae.org.
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Available from Gas Processors Association (GPA), 66 American Plaza, Suite 700, Tulsa, OK 74135, http://www.gpaglobal.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
absolute pressure, n—the pressure relative to an ideal vacuum.
DISCUSSION—
The absolute pressure can be expressed in kPa, mm Hg, bar, psia, etc., as defined by the application.
DISCUSSION—
An ideal vacuum is the best vacuum available using the application.
acid gas, n—natural gas containing high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide or carbon dioxide, or both, which is acidic when
in contact with water or water vapor.
associated gas, n—natural gas, also known as gas-cap gas or dome gas, that overlies and is in immediate contact, but not in
solution, with crude oil in a reservoir.
at-line instrument, n—instrument requiring operator interaction to sample gas directly from the pipeline.
automotive LPG (special duty propane, HD-5 propane), n—a product composed chiefly of propane specifically developed
for use as fuel in spark-ignition internal combustion engines.
DISCUSSION—
Products such as special duty propane from Specification D1835 or HD-5 propane from specification GPA Midstream 2140 were designed for
automotive applications.
base conditions, n—temperature and pressure conditions at which natural gas volumes are determined for purposes of custody
transfer.
DISCUSSION—
In natural gas measurements, the properties of interest are temperature, pressure, and composition. Assuming ideal gas properties, for simpli
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