ASTM D6371-17a
Standard Test Method for Cold Filter Plugging Point of Diesel and Heating Fuels

Standard No.

ASTM D6371-17a

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D6371-24

Latest

ASTM D6371-24

Scope

5.1 The CFPP of a fuel is suitable for estimating the lowest temperature at which a fuel will give trouble-free flow in certain fuel systems.

5.2 In the case of diesel fuel used in European light duty trucks, the results are usually close to the temperature of failure in service except when the fuel system contains, for example, a paper filter installed in a location exposed to the weather or if the filter plugging temperature is more than 128201;°C below the cloud point value in accordance with Test Method D2500, D5771, D5772, or D5773. Domestic heating installations are usually less critical and often operate satisfactorily at temperatures somewhat lower than those indicated by the test results.

5.3 The difference in results obtained from the sample as received and after heat treatment at 458201;°C for 30 min can be used to investigate complaints of unsatisfactory performance under low temperature conditions.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the cold filter plugging point (CFPP) temperature of diesel and domestic heating fuels using either manual or automated apparatus.

Note 1: This test method is technically equivalent to test methods IP8201;309 and EN8201;116.

1.2 The manual apparatus and automated apparatus are both suitable for referee purposes.

1.3 This test method is applicable to distillate fuels, including those containing a flow-improving or other additive, intended for use in diesel engines and domestic heating installations.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5 WARNING—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central nervous system, kidney, and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA’s website—http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm—for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury and/or mercury containing products in your state or country may be prohibited by law.

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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. ......

ASTM D6371-17a Referenced Document

• ASTM D2500 Standard Test Method for Cloud Point of Petroleum Products
• 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 D5771 Standard Test Method for Cloud Point of Petroleum Products (Optical Detection Stepped Cooling Method)
• ASTM D5772 Standard Test Method for Cloud Point of Petroleum Products (Linear Cooling Rate Method)
• ASTM D5773 Standard Test Method for Cloud Point of Petroleum Products (Constant Cooling Rate Method)
• ASTM D7962 Standard Practice for Determination of Minimum Immersion Depth and Assessment of Temperature Sensor Measurement Drift
• ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
• ASTM E2251 Standard Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
• ASTM E2877 Standard Guide for Digital Contact Thermometers
• ASTM E644 Standard Test Methods for Testing Industrial Resistance Thermometers

ASTM D6371-17a history

• 2024 ASTM D6371-24 Standard Test Method for Cold Filter Plugging Point of Diesel and Heating Fuels
• 2017 ASTM D6371-17a Standard Test Method for Cold Filter Plugging Point of Diesel and Heating Fuels
• 2017 ASTM D6371-17 Standard Test Method for Cold Filter Plugging Point of Diesel and Heating Fuels
• 2016 ASTM D6371-16 Standard Test Method for Cold Filter Plugging Point of Diesel and Heating Fuels
• 2005 ASTM D6371-05(2010) Standard Test Method for Cold Filter Plugging Point of Diesel and Heating Fuels
• 2005 ASTM D6371-05 Standard Test Method for Cold Filter Plugging Point of Diesel and Heating Fuels
• 1999 ASTM D6371-99 Standard Test Method for Cold Filter Plugging Point of Diesel and Heating Fuels