ASTM D5304-15
Standard Test Method for Assessing Middle Distillate Fuel Storage Stability by Oxygen Overpressure
- Standard No.
- ASTM D5304-15
- Release Date
- 2015
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM D5304-20
- Latest
- ASTM D5304-20
- Scope
5.1 The results of this test method are useful in ranking a specific fuel sample against other specific fuel samples or standards when tested under identical conditions. Specific fuel samples containing dispersant additives, such as dispersant-containing stability additives, have shown inaccurate ranking against fuel samples that do not contain dispersant additives using this test method.3 This test method is not meant to relate a specific fuel to specific field handling and storage conditions. The formation of insolubles is affected by the material present in the storage container and by the ambient conditions. Since this test method is conducted in glass under standardized conditions, the results from different fuels can be compared on a common basis.
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for assessing the potential storage stability of middle distillate fuels such as Grade No. 1D and Grade No. 2D diesel fuels, in accordance with Specification D975.
1.2 This test method is applicable to either freshly refined fuels or fuels already in storage.
1.3 This test method is suitable for fuels containing stabilizer additives as well as fuels containing no such additives. However, fuels additized with dispersant additives, including dispersant-containing stability additives, may be ranked inaccurately using this test method compared to fuels that are not additized with dispersant additives.
1.4 Appendix X1 provides information on other suggested test times and temperatures for which this test method may be used.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 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 the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific warning statements, see 4.1, 6.2, 6.3, and 7.4.
ASTM D5304-15 Referenced Document
- ASTM D4057 Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
- ASTM D4177 Standard Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
- ASTM D4306 Standard Practice for Aviation Fuel Sample Containers for Tests Affected by Trace Contamination
- ASTM D525 Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Gasoline (Induction Period Method)
- ASTM D975 Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils
- ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
ASTM D5304-15 history
- 2020 ASTM D5304-20 Standard Test Method for Assessing Middle Distillate Fuel Storage Stability by Oxygen Overpressure
- 2015 ASTM D5304-15 Standard Test Method for Assessing Middle Distillate Fuel Storage Stability by Oxygen Overpressure
- 2011 ASTM D5304-11 Standard Test Method for Assessing Middle Distillate Fuel Storage Stability by Oxygen Overpressure
- 2006 ASTM D5304-06 Standard Test Method for Assessing Middle Distillate Fuel Storage Stability by Oxygen Overpressure
- 2005 ASTM D5304-05 Standard Test Method for Assessing Middle Distillate Fuel Storage Stability by Oxygen Overpressure
- 2003 ASTM D5304-03 Standard Test Method for Assessing Middle Distillate Fuel Storage Stability by Oxygen Overpressure
- 2002 ASTM D5304-02a Standard Test Method for Assessing Distillate Fuel Storage Stability by Oxygen Overpressure
- 2002 ASTM D5304-02 Standard Test Method for Assessing Distillate Fuel Storage Stability by Oxygen Overpressure
- 2000 ASTM D5304-00 Standard Test Method for Assessing Distillate Fuel Storage Stability by Oxygen Overpressure
