ASTM International:Petroleum Courses

Marine Fuels: Specifications, Testing, Purchase, and Use

Diesel Fuels: Specifications and Test Methods

Aviation Fuels: Specifications and Test Methods

Crude Oil: Sampling, Testing, and Evaluation

Gasoline: Specifications, Testing, and Technology

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ASTM INTERNATIONAL: PETROLEUM COURSES Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ASTM International Professional Certificate Delegates who successfully complete this course will receive the ASTM International Professional Certificate that is recognized worldwide.

FREE MEMBERSHIP Attend this course and receive a FREE 1-year membership to ASTM International and Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants.

(Applies to new members only and may not be used to renew existing memberships)

About ASTM International ASTM & COMMITTEE D02

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rganized in 1898, ASTM is one of the world’s largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world-a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Known for their high technical quality and market relevancy, ASTM International standards have an important role in the information infrastructure that guides design, manufacturing and trade in the global economy.

ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), was formed over a century ago, when a forward-thinking group of engineers and scientists got together to address frequent rail breaks in the burgeoning railroad industry. Their work led to standardization on the steel used in rail construction, ultimately improving railroad safety for the public.

As the century progressed and new industrial, governmental and environmental developments created new standardization requirements, ASTM answered the call with consensus standards that have made products and services safer, better and more costeffective. The proud tradition and forward vision that started in 1898 is still the hallmark of ASTM International.

ASTM standards have grown to be among the world’s most widely used and accepted documents. The 82-volume Annual Book of ASTM Standards (available in print, on CD-ROM, and on-line) contains 12,000 standards written by 34,000 members on our 140 technical committees. Committee D02 developed some of the standards used in this course.

Membership Benefits of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants • 10% discount off all ASTM Publications • Reduced symposia registration fees • Make contact with industry professionals worldwide • Associate with an industry cross-section that represents a wide variety of technical disciplines and organizations • Access to contact information of other participants in your industry through electronic. Members Only. pages • Gain greater access to current information affecting your industry by attendance at standards development meetings, symposia, and workshops • Receive the latest information on revisions to standard development of new standards and proposed regulatory initiatives • Through direct participation in the ASTM standards process you are personally involved in the development of intellectual capital that is on the cutting edge of new trends and technology • The ability to influence the development of standards through your vote on draft standards • Interact with business competitors and customers on a cooperative technical basis • Involvement in planning and conducting meetings, including electronic venues • Aide in the engineering of a standardization strategy for your industry

FUELING THE WORLD: ASTM ENERGY STANDARDS The vast and dynamic field of energy is the focus of a wide range of ASTM technical committees.

Whether it’s aviation fuel, home heating oil,natural gas, nuclear and solar technology,innovative forms of alternative energy, and much more, ASTM standards have a formative and influential role in the research, development, production, marketing and distribution of energy sources around the world.

A CENTURY OF EXCELLENCE IN GLOBAL PETROLEUM STANDARDS

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logical starting point for the discussion of ASTM energy-related standards is with Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants. Since its beginning in 1904, Committee D02 has developed the standards that have helped provide fuels for automobiles and airplanes, lubricants for machinery, and heat for homes. Virtually any product that requires fuels or operates on moving parts depends upon the more than 650 standards developed by Committee D02.

Today, D02 is ASTM’s largest technical committee with over 1500 members representing 50 countries.

One of the most important contributions that D02 has made is in the area of aviation fuels. D02 standards for jet and aviation fuels help define specific types of aviation gasoline and turbine fuels for civil applications. A critical use of these standards is in describing the quality of aviation turbine fuels from the refinery to the aircraft. These technical documents, such as D 1655, Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels, contribute to the production of fuels that are clean and free of any contamination prior to use, ultimately leading to the safe and economical operation of aircraft. Moreover, D 1655 is part of the reason why aircraft can refuel just about anywhere in the world and be assured of quality, safety and reliability.

Similar to these aviation fuel standards, Committee D02 has also been instrumental in providing specifications that provide for cleaner gasoline and better automobile performance. D02 standards such as D 2699, Test Method for Research Octane Number of Spark-Ignition Fuel, and D 4814, Specification for automotive Spark Ignition Fuel, ensure consumers of the indicated octane numbers when filling their cars with gas. Engine manufacturers, petroleum refiners, and marketers depend on these octane numbers as a primary measurement to match fuels and engines. Committee D02 has also provided standards that address the oil and lubricant needs of automotive engines. Standards such as D 4485, Specification for Performance of Engine Oils, contribute to the quality of oil performance, protecting engine parts from wear and corrosion and improving fuel economy.

D02’s work in the area of diesel fuel was a precursor to its recent activities in the area of biodiesel. An alternative fuel produced from vegetable oils or recycled restaurant greases; biodiesel helps reduce serious air pollutants, such as particulates, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and air toxins. Biodiesel can power any type of equipment that runs on diesel fuel. To support the production of biodiesel, Committee D02 developed ASTM D 6751, Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel, a quality standard for pure biodiesel before it is blended with diesel fuel in volumes up to 20 percent.

Another alternative energy area that has been on D02’s most recent agenda is ultra-low sulfur fuel. D02 Subcommittee D02.H0 on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is developing new low-sulfur fuel specifications that will help advance new low emission technologies such as fuel cells, microturbines, and hybrid electric vehicles where LPG is the fuel of choice.

Committee D02 has earned a reputation for high quality, marketrelevant standards that extend throughout the world. With an international membership that is by far the largest of any ASTM technical committee, D02 maintains close alliances and liaison with leading energy consortia and organizations around the globe. Further evidence of D02’s vast global reach can be seen in its Interlaboratory Crosscheck Program. This program, which covers 18 various areas of petroleum, provides labs with a range of statistical quality analysis tools. Of the 1800 laboratories that participate in the program, nearly 50 percent are outside the United States.

Two other important areas in which Committee D02 has had a major impact are standards for home heating oil and diesel fuel. For homeowners relying on oil heat, D02 standard, D396, Specification for Fuel Oils, helps improve the quality of fuels used in oil burning equipment. D02’s role in the development of diesel fuel stretches back over 50 years. First published in 1948, D 975, Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils, has evolved into the definitive standard for diesel fuels used today. This standard plays an important role in the production of diesel fuels used to power vehicles and equipment, such as trucks, buses, tractors, and snow plows.

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Marine Fuels: Specifications, Testing, Purchase, and Use

3 Days

Who Should Attend Supervisors and managers in laboratory operations; purchasing; fuel supply and handling; and quality control. Also for shipping company employees, and those dealing with the sale, purchase, trade, or use of marine fuels, who need a detailed understanding of fuel quality requirements and why they are necessary for good handling and combustion performance.

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his course explains how the properties of marine fuels affect fuel handling, combustion, and cost. It provides a detailed understanding of fuel quality requirements, and why they are necessary for good handling and combustion performance. Class interaction will be stressed by using practical examples of applications of the course material to past and current problems.

Instructor Bob Berner graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Engineering from the State University of New York Maritime College and served several years in the American Merchant Marine. He joined Esso International’s Tanker Department as a Repair Superintendent repairing Esso Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) at worldwide shipyards. While employed with Exxon Company, International, Marketing Department, Industrial and Wholesale Division, Bob was involved with Exxon’s worldwide technical support and marketing of marine fuels and lubricants.

After retiring from Exxon in mid 2000 Bob served as Sales Director of a “Bunker” Dot Com company, TransportEdge that, planned to internet trade marine fuels with considerable value added programs for both buyers and suppliers. Since retirement from Exxon Bob has also consulted on the early resolution of several marine lubricant issues and ‘Bunker’ quality claims. In addition, Bob has audited a major vessel owners ‘Bunker’ purchasing procedures and served as Expert Witness for ‘Bunker Quality Claims.’

Not intended as a training course for lab technicians or those who run the tests, because it does not address detailed conduct of the various test methods.

ASTM International Professional Certificate Delegates who successfully complete this course will receive the ASTM International Professional Certificate that is recognized worldwide.

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“Not intended as a training course for lab technicians or those who run the tests, because it does not address detailed conduct of the various test methods.”

Course Outline

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Fuel Composition & Manufacture Chemistry Crude types Refinery processing and effects on fuel quality Marine fuel components (Blending of marine fuels) Quality Properties: Significance & Test Methods Viscosity: handling, atomization Handling properties: density, flash point, sediment, pour point, etc.

Compatibility Asphaltenes, carbon residue, sulfur Metal content Ignition quality Fuel Classifications & Specifications Nomenclature ISO, ASTM, and CIMAC requirements Sampling Marine fuel testing services Resolution Combustion Theory Heat Content Efficiency Diesel Engines Principles of operation 2 stroke vs. 4 stroke Cross-head vs. trunk piston Ignition delay/fuel ignition properties Boilers Purchase of Fuels Oil companies Brokers and traders Flash Point/Flammability Fuel Handling and Pretreatment Receipt and storage Settling Purification Compatibility and stability Preheating Fuel Delivery and Handling Delivery methods Sampling

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE • 10% discount off all ASTM Publications • Reduced symposia registration fees • Make contact with industry professionals worldwide • Associate with an industry crosssection that represents a wide variety of technical disciplines and organizations • Access to contact information of other participants in your industry through electronic. Members Only. pages •Gain greater access to current information affecting your industry by attendance at standards development meetings, symposia, and workshops •Receive the latest information on revisions to standard development of new standards and proposed regulatory initiatives •Through direct participation in the ASTM standards process you are personally involved in the development of intellectual capital that is on the cutting edge of new trends and technology • The ability to influence the development of standards through your vote on draft standards •Interact with business competitors and customers on a cooperative technical basis • Involvement in planning and conducting meetings, including electronic venues • Aide in the engineering of a standardization strategy for your industry

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Diesel Fuels: Specifications and Test Methods

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his course covers a wide range of diesel fuel issues including specifications, test methods, sampling, and quality control, distribution, current issues and alternate fuels like biodiesel. There will be extensive discussion of diesel fuel lubricity, low temperature operability, and sulfur content. Participants will gain an understanding of the inter-connection of diesel fuel with other fuels and the impacts of quality requirements on refinery production and product availability.

Objectives • The significance of the requirements • How to interpret product inspections • Impact of product quality on diesel engine applications • Current fuel issues and challenges

3 Days

Who Should Attend Anyone needing an understanding of diesel fuel specifications, test methods, sampling, quality control and current diesel fuel issues. The course is especially suitable for those new to fuels, in both hands-on positions and supervisory or managerial roles in: • Petroleum companies • Pipeline and terminal operation • Petroleum testing laboratories • Federal, state / provincial and local regulatory agencies

Instructor

• Fuel marketers and purchasing department

Andy Pickard has worked in fuels and lubricants for more than 38 years, and has been a member of ASTM International for 25 years, participating in test method developments and product standards committees (diesel fuel and other middle distillate fuels, biodiesel, gasoline, ethanol, LPG, and heavy fuel oils). Following academic training in chemistry – with a doctorate in organometallic chemistry - he spent 10 years with Imperial Oil (ExxonMobil in Canada) and 24 years with Petro-Canada.

• Engine and fuel injection / fuel system manufacturers

A good part of that time was spent working between refineries, distribution, marketers and customers on fuel issues. He is now a consultant on fuels and technology support, and continues to participate in both ASTM and CGSB (Canadian General Standards Board) fuel standard developments.

• Environmental companies • Consumer groups • Attorneys involved in petroleumrelated litigation • A technical or scientific background is not required

Course Outline

Day 1

Crude oil to petroleum products Diesel fuel specifications Diesel fuel test methods: lubricity, low temperature operability, sulfur

Day 2

Diesel fuel - additional requirements Chemistry & refining Diesel Fuel Additives On-Highway / Off-highway / locomotive / marine / heating oil Alternative diesel fuel biodiesel Diesel fuel & diesel engine issues

Day 3

Key ASTM Guide Static electricity & microbial contamination Storage & handling Sampling practices Quality Assurance / Quality Control / Repeatability / Reproducibility Recent diesel fuel issues Tour of a testing facility, OEM site or terminal operation, as possible

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AVIATION Fuels: Specifications and Test Methods

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3 Days

his course focuses on how specifications are used to control the quality of aviation fuels, and why they affect product performance and availability. It emphasizes practical applications, and ASTM’s role in developing specifications and methods, while highlighting past and current problems in a participatory atmosphere. Methods of testing and manufacturing aviation fuels and transportation systems are explained and demonstrated.

Interaction of aviation fuels with aircraft engines and ground equipment is also stressed.

Instructor This ASTM certified trainer is an aviation consultant, has been involved in fuels research and technical service for over 40 years. He recently retired from Chevron Global Aviation.

During his career, he was responsible for aviation fuel specifications, quality procedures, and standards. His responsibilities included technical management and technical services for supplying fuels to all aviation applications including commercial airlines, military, general aviation, and aviation consumers. He has been a member of ASTM for many years, and has also been active in other industry groups such as API, SAE, IATA, ATA, CRC, EI (IP) and others. He holds M.S. and B.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri.

Course Outline

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Jet Engine Descriptions Jet Fuel Descriptions and Specifications (Commercial/Military) Hydrocarbon Types Jet Fuel Specification Properties Bulk Properties: Volatility, Low Temperature and Combustion, Density, Heat Content, Viscosity Trace Properties: Oxidative Stability, Compatibility with Materials, Particulate Content, etc.

Jet Fuel Non-Specification Properties Cleanliness Water Content Micro-organisms Color Lubricity Aviation Gasolines (Avgas) Engines History Specification Listings Specification Properties: Knock Ratings Lead Content, Volatility, Heat Content, Storage Stability, Water Separation, Corrosivity Fuel Manufacture Methods Control of Properties Additives Fuel Handling and Transportation Static Electricity

Who Should Attend Anyone needing a general understanding of fuel specifications and quality control, especially supervisors, managers, and professionals new to the field in: • • • •

Fuel Handling or Systems Design Lab Operations Purchasing Quality Control

Or professionals who work for: • Airlines or Airport Service Firms • Fuel Refiners • Pipeline Operators • Fuel and Equipment Suppliers • Inspection Labs • Trading Companies • Government Agencies • Aircraft, Engine, or Accessory • Manufacturers Not intended for laboratory technicians or those who run the tests, because it does not address detailed conduct of the various methods

AVAILABLE ON-SITE TRAINING We can bring this course to your site. On-site training courses can also be tailored to meet your specific needs. For more information, contact us at phone: (65) 6488-0282, fax: (65) 6284-0668

QC: Equipment and Procedures Tour of Airport Fuel System

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CRUDE OIL: Sampling, Testing and Evaluation

2.5 Days

Instructor

Who Should Attend

This ASTM certified trained was with the U. S. Department of Energy for 30+ years, where he managed the crude oil quality programs for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. He has authored or co-authored a number of articles on crude oil analysis and characterization.

He has been actively involved in the work of ASTM International Committee on Petroleum Products and Lubricants for more than 20 years. He is Director of the Crude Oil Quality Group and a member of API’s Committee on Measurement Quality, and IASH, the International Association for Stability, Handling, and Use of Liquid Fuels. He is also a technical advisor to ASTM for their Crude Oil Interlaboratory Crosscheck Program (ILCP).

• Laboratory technicians and chemists responsible for the analysis of crude oil samples for quantity and quality purposes

Course Outline

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Definitions and Terms Quality Variations and Their Causes The Complexities of Crude Oil Composition Sampling Protocols Sampling Containers and Sample Integrity Inspection Analyses (Cursory Assay) Comprehensive Analyses (Full Assay) The Basics of Crude Oil Processing Evaluation ASTM Crude Oil Interlaboratory Crosscheck Program (Properties, Test Methods Order, Reporting Requirements) Other Important Crude Oil Properties Future Needs in Crude Oil Characterization Challenges Presented to the Analyst by Heavier, Higher Sulfur Feedstocks and “Opportunity” Crude Oils Future analytical Test Method Requirements

• Refinery personnel responsible for evaluating crude oil to determine their processing characteristics • Operating (field) personnel responsible for collecting samples will also benefit from a better understanding of how test results are directly dependent on proper sample collection and handling • Traders and buyers involved in sale, purchase, or exchanges of crude oil.

Note: A minimum of two years of college with emphasis on chemistry or environmental science is highly recommended but not required. Laboratory work experience is acceptable in lieu of college training.

For operating personnel, it will be helpful if you have completed at least one course in petroleum measurement and have some field experience.

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GASOLINE: Specifications, Testing and Technology

3 Days

Objectives

Who Should Attend

• How gasoline and compositional variables affect engine performance • How to interpret test data to determine if gasoline meets required specifications and regulations

A scientific background is not required for this course. It is intended for:

• How to use octane blending equations and calculate volatility parameters

• Petroleum Company Employees

• How quality is maintained throughout the distribution system • About gasohol and other ethanol mixtures in gasoline • About reformulated gasoline, and the requirements mandated by the 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act

• Federal, State, and Local • Regulatory Personnel • Laboratory Supervisors • Fuel Marketing Personnel • Pipeline Company Employees

Instructor

• Engine Mfg. and Testing Personnel

This ASTM certified trainer is an ASTM Fellow and a consultant in motor and aviation fuel technology. He is vice-chairman of ASTM Committee D-2 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants, former chairman of Subcommittee 5 on Properties of Fuels, and secretary of the section on Color and Reactivity. He is retired from the Fuels Research Division of Texaco’s R&D Department. He received his B.S. degree in chemistry from Fordham University and his Ph.D. degree in physical chemistry from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

• Attorneys Involved in Regulation Litigation • Anyone Involved in Purchase, Sale, Operations, or Distribution of Gasoline

Course Outline

Day 1

Gasoline Composition, Chemistry, Production, Blending, and Specs Octane Measurements and Enhancers CRC Vehicle Satisfaction Programs Octane Requirement Increase Altitude and Climatic Adjustments Phase Separation and Water Tolerance Importance of Volatility Vapor Pressure and Vapor Liquid Ratio Distillation ASTM Volatility Classes Cold and Hot Starting and Drivability CRC Drivability Programs Drivability Indices Evaporative and Exhaust Emissions Impact of Volatility Regulations

Day 2

Additives and Their Chemistry Oxidation and Corrosion Inhibitors Metal Deactivators Engine Deposit Control Additives Oxygenates Chemistry of Alcohols and Ethers Effects of Ethanol and Other Oxygenates Effects on Volatility and Emissions Water Sensitivity CRC Oxygenate Drivability Programs Materials Compatibility Reformulated Gasoline Requirements Gasoline Distribution

Day 3

Clean Air Act and 1991 Amendments Reformulated Gasoline EPA Testing Requirements Regulatory Issues Ozone Depletion Carbon Monoxide Reduction Maintenance of Quality Tour of a Fuel Testing Laboratory

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