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ASTM D4870-18

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Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Sediment in Residual Fuels

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1.1 This test method covers the determination of total sediment up to 0.40  % m/m for distillate fuel oils containing residual components and to 0.50 % m/m in residual fuel oils having a maximum viscosity of 55 cSt (mm2/s) at 100 °C. Some fuels can exceed the maximum filtration time specified in this test method due to factors other than the presence of significant quantities of insoluble organic or inorganic material. This test method can be used for the assessment of total sediment after regimes of fuel pretreatment designed to accelerate the aging process.

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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific warning statements, see 7.2, 7.3, Annex A1, and X1.6.1.

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.


5.1 Appreciable amounts of sediment in a residual fuel oil can cause fouling of facilities for handling, and give problems in burner mechanisms. Sediment can accumulate in storage tanks, on filter screens, or on burner parts, resulting in obstruction of the flow of oil from the tank to the burner.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D4870
Publication Date April 1, 2018
Language en - English
Page Count 7
Revision Level 18
Supercedes
Committee D02.14
Publish Date Document Id Type View
Dec. 1, 2022 D4870-22 Revision
April 1, 2018 D4870-18 Revision
April 15, 2009 D4870-09 Revision
July 1, 2007 D4870-07A Revision
Feb. 1, 2007 D4870-07 Revision
April 1, 2004 D4870-04 Revision
June 10, 1999 D4870-99 Revision
Dec. 1, 2014 D4870-09R14 Reaffirmation