About the Course
This class 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.
On-Site Training Available
ASTM can bring this course to your site. On-site training courses can also be tailored to meet your specific needs. For more information, contact: Scott Murphy, phone: (610) 832-9685, fax: (610) 832-9668.
Free ASTM 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)
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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 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.)
Fee of $1095 Includes:
* Course Notes
* Inspection Tour of Fuel Systems at an International Airport
* Certificate Of Attendance
* 2.1 Continuing Education Units
* Coffee Breaks
Refunds will be made for cancellations received before the first day of class.
Course Outline
Day 1
* 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.
Day 2
* 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
Day 3
* QC: Equipment and Procedures
* Tour of Airport Fuel System
About the Instructor
FRED BARNES, 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.
Barnes 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.
ASTM Publications Referenced
ASTM Standards
D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Tester
D910 Specification for Aviation Gasolines
D1655 Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels
D4057 Practice: Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D4865 Guide for Generation and Dissipation of Static Electricity in Petroleum Fuel Systems
ASTM Manuals
MNL 5 Aviation Fuel Quality Control Procedures
MNL 1 Significance of Tests for Petroleum Products (Ch. 5)
About ASTM and Sponsoring Committee D02
Organized in 1898, ASTM is one of the world's largest voluntary standards development organizations. 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 on CD ROM) contain 12,000 standards written by 34,000 members on our 140 technical committees. Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants developed the standards used in this course. For more information, contact David Bradley at (610) 832-9681 or go to our D02 technical committee page.