1.1 This test method covers the determination of particulate contaminant in aviation turbine fuel using a field monitor.
1.2 There are two test methods described. The basic test method is used to evaluate the level of contamination gravimetrically. The second test method, presented in Appendix X1, describes a color rating technique that is used for rapid qualitative assessment of changes in contamination level without the time delay required for the gravimetric determinations by stringent laboratory procedures.
1.3 There are two Annexes and two Appendixes in this test method.
1.3.1 Annex A1 provides some precautionary information regarding the use of the required reagents.
1.3.2 Annex A2 describes a standard practice for obtaining a sample of the particulates present in a flowing stream of aviation turbine fuel.
1.3.3 Appendix X1 describes a test method for rating the particulate level in an aviation turbine fuel on the basis of the color of a filter membrane after sampling the fuel in the field.
1.3.4 Appendix X2 provides some safety precautions to avoid static discharge resulting from the accumulation of electrical charges in the fuel and on the equipment while following the procedures.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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.
1.6 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.
ASTM D2276-22 Referenced Document
ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM D1535 Standard Practice for Specifying Color by the Munsell System
ASTM D1655 Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels
ASTM D2244 Standard Test Method for Calculation of Color Differences From Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
ASTM D4175 Standard Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants*, 2023-07-01 Update
ASTM D4865 Standard Guide for Generation and Dissipation of Static Electricity in Petroleum Fuel Systems
ASTM D5452 Standard Test Method for Particulate Contamination in Aviation Fuels by Laboratory Filtration*, 2023-05-01 Update
ASTM D6615 Standard Specification for Jet B Wide-Cut Aviation Turbine Fuel
ASTM D2276-22 history
2022ASTM D2276-22 Standard Test Method for Particulate Contaminant in Aviation Fuel by Line Sampling
2006ASTM D2276-06(2014) Standard Test Method for Particulate Contaminant in Aviation Fuel by Line Sampling
2006ASTM D2276-06 Standard Test Method for Particulate Contaminant in Aviation Fuel by Line Sampling
2005ASTM D2276-05 Standard Test Method for Particulate Contaminant in Aviation Fuel by Line Sampling
2000ASTM D2276-00 Standard Test Method for Particulate Contaminant in Aviation Fuel by Line Sampling