astm international vii international conference
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ASTM International VII International ConferenceTRANSCRIPT
Topics of this Presentation Brief Overview 2012 ASTM Initiatives Overview of important committees
D2 – Petroleum Products and Lubricants Biofuels and Ethanol Standards Activities
D3 – Gaseous Fuels Participation Oil and Gas Related Products
Standards and Digital Library UOP Laboratory Test Methods Translations Proficiency Testing Program
E-Learning Videos, Checklists, Quizzes, Data Sheets
What is an ASTM Standard
Developed through a consensus process Meets the requirements of ASTM procedures/regulations Approximately 48% are test methods which are supported by
scientific and statistical studies Ultimately to:
Improve product quality Enhance safety Facilitate market access & trade Build consumer confidence
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ASTM – 2012 Initiatives Standards Development
• Environmental Friendly / Green• Sustainability• Biofuels• Safety/Consumer
XML Conversion – Next Generation Products New Product Features/Formats
• HTML View• E-pub
New Value Add• Videos• Checklists/Outlines• Test modules
PTP / PTP Plus (Russian based program thru VNICSMV)
ASTM “Solutions” for large customers
Committee D02 Petroleum Products and Lubricants
Largest ASTM Committee, organized in 1904
Includes over 2,200 members from more than 60 countries
Developer of over 750 petroleum standards that have helped to provide heat for homes, fuel for automobiles and airplanes, and lubricants for machinery
Sponsor of numerous technical publications, laboratory quality assurance programs and technical and professional training courses, workshops, and symposia.
Committee D02 Facts
ASTM-API-EI Petroleum Measurement Tables (D1250) – joint effort Comprise American, British
and Metric Dimensional Systems
D02 works closely with TC28 Many D02 sections serve
also as Technical Advisory Groups to the US TAG for ISO/TC28
There are currently 18-20 MOU Countries using ASTM D02 standards as the basis of their respective national standards.
Biodiesel Committee D02.E As defined in D6751, biodiesel is a
“fuel comprised of monoalkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable or animal fats, designated B100”
Russian Sunflower oil exports at a record high due to biodiesel production, high growth expected
D02.E on Biodiesel – over 530 members from 22 countries (Russia and Ukraine) Members are refiners,
biodiesel producers, independent test labs, government and equipment vendors
D6751 used as basis for national standard in 20+ countries including India, UK and Malaysia
Bioethanol Committee D02.A According to the Scientific
Journal of Riga Technical University 100% of Bioethanol developed in Russia is being exported
Over 410 members from 25 countries Members are refiners,
ethanol producers, test labs, government and equipment vendors
D4806-09 – Standard for Denatured Fuel Ethanol is used globally by legal reference or as a the basis of a national standard by over 25 countries including Vietnam, China, Netherlands and Canada
Standards Support
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us questions so that we can learn from you
Consensus process will lead to inclusion of Russia specific requirements Footnotes, appendix or annex
to original version Organization Benefits
Exposure to New Techniques Customer/Colleague Interaction Surveillance of Method
Development
Oil and Gas Related Products
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Our petroleum standards allow petroleum refineries, automotive and aviation companies, and other geological and chemical processing plants to appropriately examine and process fuel oils to ensure their quality towards safe and efficient use.
Oil and Gas Related Products
Section 5 – Petroleum Products, Lubricants and Fossil Fuels 950+ Standards and Test Methods Online, DVD, CD-ROM, Print
Petroleum Collection 700+ Standards and Test Methods Online or DVD subscription based products
Manual 1 - Significance of Tests for Petroleum Products: 8th Edition Tests designed to measure product properties so “quality” may be
described, also cross references other standards Print or E-book
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UOP Laboratory Test Methods
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CD-ROM or Online
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Proficiency Test Program (PTP) Participation in the Region
Statistical quality assurance programs enabling laboratories worldwide to assess their performance in conducting test methods internally and with other labs worldwide
Forty companies participating One hundred units of participation
Programs conducted: Petroleum Textiles Plastics Chemical analysis of
metals Mechanical testing of steel Electrical insulating liquids
and gases
Translations in Russia
Approx 600 ASTM Standards translated into Russian and are available for sale!
Where to get them? Our business partner Techexpert!!
The question as to “what is official” vs. “what is not” remains an ongoing issue
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What is ASTM’s relationship with Russian Federal Agency of Technical Regulating & Metrology?
MOU for Cooperation Adoption and Translations Normative Referencing Sales Support of Labs via PTP and Training
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