Astm D381
Astm D381
Astm D381
for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
conditions of the test procedure. Since many motor gasolines 6.5 Flow Indicator, as illustrated in Fig. 1, such as a
are purposely blended with nonvolatile oils or additives, the flowmeter, capable of metering a flow of air or steam equiva-
heptane extraction step is necessary to remove these from the lent to 1000 mL ⁄s for each outlet.
evaporation residue so that the deleterious material, gum, may NOTE 3—Alternatively, a pressure gage may be used to meter the flow
be determined. With respect to aviation turbine fuels, large of air or steam equivalent to 1000 mL ⁄s 6 150 mL ⁄s for each outlet.
quantities of gum are indicative of contamination of fuel by 6.6 Sintered Glass Filtering Funnel, coarse porosity,
higher boiling oils or particulate matter and generally reflect 150 mL capacity.
poor handling practices in distribution downstream of the
refinery. 6.7 Steam—Supply by suitable means capable of delivering
to the bath inlet the required amount of steam at 232 °C to
6. Apparatus 246 °C.
6.1 Balance, capable of weighing test specimens to the 6.8 Temperature Sensor, liquid-in-glass thermometer con-
nearest 0.1 mg. forming to the requirements in the specification(s) for ASTM
3C/IP73C, found in Specification E1, or another temperature
6.2 Beakers, of 100 mL capacity, as illustrated in Fig. 1.
measuring device or system, or both, of at least equivalent
Arrange the beakers in sets, the number in each set depending
accuracy and precision over a temperature range from –5 °C to
upon the number of beaker wells in the evaporating bath. Mark
400 °C.
each beaker in the set, including the tare beaker, with an
identifying number or letter. 6.9 Graduated Cylinders, with spout, capable of measuring
50 mL 6 0.5 mL.
6.3 Cooling Vessel—A tightly covered vessel, such as a
desiccator without desiccant, for cooling the beakers before 6.10 Handling Equipment, forceps (stainless steel, spade
weighing. ended) or tongs (stainless steel) for use in handling the beakers
NOTE 2—The use of a desiccant could lead to erroneous results. and conical jets, as required by this test method.
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bath. When the temperature reaches 232 °C, slowly introduce m = mass of graduated cylinder and ice, g,
dry steam into the system until a rate of 1000 mL ⁄s 6 k = mass of 1000 mL of steam at 232 °C at atmospheric
150 mL ⁄s for each outlet is reached (see 10.2). Regulate the pressure = 0.434 g, and
temperature of the bath to a range from 232 °C to 246 °C to t = condensing time, s.
provide a well temperature of 232 °C 6 3 °C. Measure the
temperature with the temperature sensor, placed resting on the 11. Procedure
bottom of a beaker in one of the bath wells with the conical 11.1 Wash the beakers, including the tare, with the gum
adapter in place. Any well having a temperature that differs by solvent until free of gum. Rinse thoroughly with water and
more than 3 °C from 232 °C is not suitable for standard tests. immerse in a mildly alkaline or neutral pH laboratory detergent
cleaning solution.
10. Calibration and Standardization 11.1.1 The type of detergent and conditions for its use need
10.1 Air Flow: to be established in each laboratory. The criterion for satisfac-
10.1.1 Verify or calibrate the air flow to ensure all outlets tory cleaning shall be a matching of the quality of that obtained
meet the 600 mL ⁄s 6 90 mL ⁄s air flow requirement as mea- with chromic acid cleaning solutions on used beakers (fresh
sured at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. Refer to chromic acid, 6 h soaking period, rinsing with distilled water
the instrument manufacturer instructions for specific guidance and drying). For this comparison visual appearance and mass
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dues from non-aviation fuels, add approximately 25 mL of
11.3 Weigh the tare and test beakers to the nearest 0.1 mg.
heptane and swirl gently for 30 s. Allow the mixture to stand
Record the masses.
for 10 min 6 1 min. Treat the tare beaker in the same manner.
11.4 If suspended or settled solid matter is present, mix or 11.9 Decant and discard the heptane solution, taking care to
shake the contents of the sample container thoroughly using an prevent the loss of any solid residue.
appropriate method. At atmospheric pressure, immediately
filter a quantity of the sample through a sintered-glass funnel of 11.10 Repeat the extraction with a second portion of ap-
coarse porosity (see 13.3). Treat the filtrate as described in 11.5 proximately 25 mL of heptane as described in 11.8 and 11.9. If,
– 11.7. after the second extraction, the extract remains colored, repeat
the extraction a third time. Do not perform more than three
11.5 Measure a 50 mL 6 0.5 mL test specimen in a gradu- extractions (Note 6).
ated cylinder (see 6.9), and transfer it to a weighed beaker (see
6.2). (See Practice D4057 regarding sampling.) Use one beaker NOTE 6—Further extractions (after the third extraction) are not to be
performed, since portions of insoluble gum may be removed due to
for each test specimen to be tested, and fill each beaker except mechanical action, which could lead to lower solvent washed gum
the tare. Place the filled beakers and the tare in the evaporation contents being determined.
bath, keeping the elapsed time between placing the first and 11.11 Place the beakers, including the tare, in the evapora-
last beaker in the bath to a minimum. When using air as the tion bath maintained at 160 °C to 165 °C and, without replac-
evaporation medium in an evaporation bath without a mechani- ing the conical jets, allow the beakers to dry for 5 min 6
cal means to raise and lower the conical jets, use forceps or 0.5 min.
tongs (see 6.10) to replace the conical jet as each individual
beaker is placed in the bath. When using steam, allow the 11.12 At the end of the drying period, remove the beakers
beakers to heat for 3 min to 4 min before using forceps or tongs from the evaporation bath using forceps or tongs (see 6.10),
to replace the conical jet (or lowering the conical jets by place them in a cooling vessel, and allow them to cool in the
mechanical means), which shall be preheated either in the vicinity of the balance for at least 2 h. Weigh the beakers in the
steam stream by placing on the steam outlet and positioning the same manner as described in 11.3. Record the masses.
jet between the beaker wells or on top of the hot evaporation
bath prior to attaching to the outlets. Using forceps or tongs (if 12. Calculation
needed), center each conical jet above the surface of the liquid, 12.1 Calculate the existent gum content of aviation fuels as
and start the flow of air or steam, adjusting it to the specified follows:
rate. Maintain the temperature and rate of flow, and allow the A 5 2000~ B 2 D1X 2 Y ! (2)
test specimen to evaporate for 30 min 6 0.5 min.
12.2 Calculate the solvent washed gum content of motor
NOTE 5—When introducing the flow of air or steam, care should be gasoline as follows:
taken to avoid splashing of the test specimen as this may lead to erroneous
low results. S 5 2000~ C 2 D1X 2 Z ! (3)
11.6 At the end of the heating period, remove the conical 12.3 Calculate the unwashed gum content of motor gasoline
jets using forceps, tongs (see 6.10), or other suitable means, as follows:
and transfer the beakers from the bath to the cooling vessel. U 5 2000~ B 2 D1X 2 Y ! (4)
where: <0.5 mg ⁄100 mL, the washed gum may also be reported as
A = existent gum content, mg/100 mL, “<0.5 mg ⁄100 mL” (see 11.8).
S = solvent washed gum content, mg/100 mL, 13.3 For all fuels, if the filtration step (see 11.4) has been
U = unwashed gum content, mg/100 mL, carried out before evaporation, the expression filtered shall
B = mass recorded in 11.6 for the sample beaker plus follow the numerical value.
residue, g,
C = mass recorded in 11.12 for the sample beaker plus 14. Precision and Bias4
residue, g,
D = mass recorded in 11.3 for the empty sample beaker, g, 14.1 The precision, as obtained by statistical examination of
X = mass recorded in 11.3 for the tare beaker, g, interlaboratory test results, is given in 14.1.1 and 14.1.2, and
Y = mass recorded in 11.6 for the tare beaker, g, and illustrated graphically in Fig. 2. Analysis details are in the
Z = mass recorded in 11.12 for the tare beaker, g. research report.
14.1.1 Repeatability—The difference between successive
13. Report test results, obtained by the same operator with the same
13.1 For aviation fuels with existent gum contents apparatus under constant operating conditions on identical test
≥1 mg ⁄100 mL, express the results to the nearest 1 mg ⁄100 mL material would, in the long run, in the normal and correct
as existent gum content by Test Method D381. Round figures operation of the test method, exceed the values below only in
in accordance with Practice E29 or Appendix E of IP Standard one case in twenty.
Methods for Analysis and Testing of Petroleum and Related r 5 1.1110.095x for existent gum ~ aviation gasoline! , (5)
Products. For results <1 mg ⁄100 mL, report as r 5 0.588210.2490x for existent gum (6)
“<1 mg ⁄100 mL.”
13.2 For non-aviation fuels with either solvent washed or ~ aviation turbine fuel! ,
unwashed gum content values ≥0.5 mg ⁄100 mL, express the r 5 0.997x 0.4 for unwashed gum content ~ unwashed! , and (7)
results to the nearest 0.5 mg ⁄100 mL as either solvent washed r 5 1.298x 0.3
for solvent washed gum content ~ washed! (8)
gum or unwashed gum content, or both, by Test Method D381.
Round figures in accordance with Practice E29 or Appendix E
of IP Standard Methods for Analysis and Testing of Petroleum 4
Supporting data have been filed at ASTM International Headquarters and may
and Related Products. For results <0.5 mg ⁄100 mL, report as be obtained by requesting Research Report RR:D02-1466. Contact ASTM Customer
“<0.5 mg ⁄100 mL.” If the unwashed gum content is Service at [email protected].
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