Standard Test Method for Cleanliness and Compatibility of Residual Fuels by Spot Test

Importancia y uso:

5.1 The four procedures in this test method are used alone or in combination to identify fuels or blends that could result in excessive centrifuge loading, strainer plugging, tank sludge formation, or similar operating problems.

5.2 A spot rating of Number 3 or higher on a finished fuel oil by the cleanliness procedure indicates that the fuel contains excessive suspended solids and is likely to cause operating problems.

5.3 Although a fuel may test clean when subjected to the cleanliness procedures (manual and automated), suspended solids can precipitate when the fuel is mixed with a blend stock. Evidence of such incompatibility is indicated by a spot rating of Number 3 or higher in the compatibility procedures (manual and automated).

Subcomité:

D02.14

Referida por:

D5846-24

Volúmen:

05.02

Número ICS:

75.160.20 (Liquid fuels)

Palabras clave:

cleanliness; compatibility; residual fuel; spot test;