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MERCAPTAN SULFUR IN PETROLEUM PRODUCTS: D3227
MERCAPTAN SULFUR IN PETROLEUM PRODUCTS: D3227(Equivalent Test Methods: IP 342, ISO 3012, JIS K 2276, and AFNOR M07-022)EXPLANATIONMercaptan sulfur has an objectionable odor, an adverse effect on fuel system elastomers, and is corrosive to fuel system components. This test method covers the determination ...
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DROP MELTING POINT OF PETROLEUM WAX: D127
DROP MELTING POINT OF PETROLEUM WAX: D127(Equivalent Test Methods: IP 133 and ISO 6244)EXPLANATIONDrop melting point test method is often used to measure the melting characteristics of petrolatums and other high viscosity petroleum waxes.TEST SUMMARYSpecimens are deposited on two thermometer bulbs by ...
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MELTING POINT OF PETROLEUM WAX: D87
MELTING POINT OF PETROLEUM WAX: D87(Equivalent Test Methods: IP 55, ISO 3841, and DIN 51570)EXPLANATIONMelting point (cooling curve) is a test widely used by wax suppliers and consumers. It is particularly applied to petroleum waxes that are rather highly paraffinic or crystalline in nature. A plateau ...
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MANGANESE IN GASOLINE BY ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY (AAS): D3831
MANGANESE IN GASOLINE BY ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY (AAS): D3831EXPLANATIONCertain organo-manganese compounds act as anti-knock agents when added to gasoline, usually as methylcyclo-pentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). This test method covers the determination of total manganese content of gasoline ...
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LUMINOMETER NUMBERS OF AVIATION TURBINE FUELS: D1740
LUMINOMETER NUMBERS OF AVIATION TURBINE FUELS: D1740EXPLANATIONThis test method provides an indication of the relative radiation emitted by the combustion products of gas turbine fuels from a diffusion flame. The radiation level is expressed as luminometer number, which is related to the hydrocarbon ...
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LUBRICITY OF DIESEL FUELS BY HIGH-FREQUENCY RECIPROCATING RIG (HFRR): D6079
LUBRICITY OF DIESEL FUELS BY HIGH-FREQUENCY RECIPROCATING RIG (HFRR): D6079EXPLANATIONDiesel fuel injection equipment has some reliance on lubricating properties of the diesel fuel. Shortened life of engine components such as diesel fuel injection pumps and injectors, has sometimes been ascribed to lack ...
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LUBRICITY OF AVIATION TURBINE FUELS: D5001
LUBRICITY OF AVIATION TURBINE FUELS: D5001EXPLANATIONWear due to excessive friction resulting in shortened life of engine components such as fuel pumps and fuel controls have sometimes been ascribed to lack of lubricity in an aviation fuel. The relationship of test results to aviation fuel system component ...
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LUBRICATING GREASES ANALYSIS: D128
LUBRICATING GREASES ANALYSIS: D128These test methods cover conventional greases that consist essentially of petroleum oil and soap. Thus these test methods are applicable to many but not all greases. Composition should not be considered as having any direct bearing on service performance unless such ...
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LOW TEMPERATURE FLUIDITY AND APPEARANCE OF HYDRAULIC FLUIDS: D6351
LOW TEMPERATURE FLUIDITY AND APPEARANCE OF HYDRAULIC FLUIDS: D6351EXPLANATIONThe temperature at which a lubricant remains fluid and homogenous after seven days is an index of its ability to withstand prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. Quick cool, short term tests such as Test Methods D97 and D2500 ...
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LOAD-CARRYING CAPACITY OF GREASES: D2509
LOAD-CARRYING CAPACITY OF GREASES: D2509EXPLANATIONThis test method is widely used for specification purposes and is used to differentiate between greases having low, medium, or high levels of extreme pressure characteristics. The test results may not correlate with results from service. The test uses ...
