ASTM D8049-17
Standard Test Method for Determining Concentration, Count, and Size Distribution of Solid Particles and Water in Light and Middle Distillate Fuels by Direct Imaging Particle Analyzer
- Standard No.
- ASTM D8049-17
- Release Date
- 2017
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM D8049-19
- Latest
- ASTM D8049-21
- Scope
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5.1 This test method is intended for use in the laboratory or in the field for evaluating the cleanliness of fuels identified in the scope.
5.2 Detection of particles and water can indicate degradation of the fuel condition. Particles, whether inorganic or organic, can cause fouling of fuel filters and damage pumps, injectors, and pistons. Knowledge of particle size in relation to metallurgy can provide vital information, especially if the hardness of the solid particles are known from other sources.
Note 3: The method includes the detection of water, solids, and air bubbles. The air bubbles are screened out of the data prior to analysis of results, based on shape and transparency, and are not reported in the results.
1.1 This test method uses a direct imaging particle analyzer (DIPA) to count and measure the size and shape of dispersed solid particles and water droplets in light and middle distillate fuels in the overall range from 48201;μm to 1008201;μm and in size bands of ≥48201;μm, ≥68201;μm, and ≥148201;μm.
Note 1: Particle size data from 0.78201;μm through 3008201;μm is available for use or reporting if deemed helpful.
Note 2: Shape is used to classify particles, droplets, and bubbles and is not a reporting requirement.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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.
ASTM D8049-17 Referenced Document
- ASTM D4057 Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
- ASTM D4175 Standard Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
- 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
- ISO 11171 Hydraulic fluid power — Calibration of automatic particle counters for liquids
- ISO 12103-1 Road vehicles — Test contaminants for filter evaluation — Part 1: Arizona test dust
ASTM D8049-17 history
- 2021 ASTM D8049-21 Standard Test Method for Determining Concentration, Count, and Size Distribution of Solid Particles and Water in Light and Middle Distillate Fuels by Direct Imaging Analyzer
- 2019 ASTM D8049-19a Standard Test Method for Determining Concentration, Count, and Size Distribution of Solid Particles and Water in Light and Middle Distillate Fuels by Direct Imaging Analyzer
- 2019 ASTM D8049-19 Standard Test Method for Determining Concentration, Count, and Size Distribution of Solid Particles and Water in Light and Middle Distillate Fuels by Direct Imaging Analyzer
- 2017 ASTM D8049-17 Standard Test Method for Determining Concentration, Count, and Size Distribution of Solid Particles and Water in Light and Middle Distillate Fuels by Direct Imaging Particle Analyzer
- 2016 ASTM D8049-16a Standard Test Method for Determining Concentration, Count, and Size Distribution of Solid Particles and Water in Light and Middle Distillate Fuels by Direct Imaging Particle Analyzer
- 2016 ASTM D8049-16 Standard Test Method for Determining Concentration, Count, and Size Distribution of Solid Particles and Water in Light and Middle Distillate Fuels by Direct Imaging Particle Analyzer
