ASTM D4418-88(1998) - 10.12.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the receipt, storage, and handling of fuels for gas turbines, except for gas turbines used in aircraft. It is intended to provide guidance for the control of substances in a fuel that could cause deterioration of either the fuel system, or the gas turbine, or both.

1.2 This practice provides no guidance for either the selection of a grade of fuel, a topic covered by Specification D2880, or for the safety aspects of the fuel and fuel systems. For example, this practice does not address the spacings of storage tanks, loading and unloading facilities, etc., and procedures for dealing with the flammability and toxic properties of the fuels.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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

 
2. Referenced Documents

D2276-22

Standard Test Method for Particulate Contaminant in Aviation Fuel by Line Sampling

D2274-14(2019)

Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Distillate Fuel Oil (Accelerated Method)

D1796-22

Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Fuel Oils by the Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure)

D6469-24

Standard Guide for Microbial Contamination in Fuels and Fuel Systems

D1500-24

Standard Test Method for ASTM Color of Petroleum Products (ASTM Color Scale)

D2880-23

Standard Specification for Gas Turbine Fuel Oils

D4057-22

Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products