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Upcoming Meetings Denver, CO (USA) – June 23-27, 2019 D02 Committee on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels and Lubricants D03 Committee on Gaseous Fuels D19 on Water E48 Committee on Bioenergy and Industrial Chemicals from Biomass
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STANDARDS AND BIODIESEL AN INTERVIEW WITH SCOTT FENWICK OF THE NATIONAL BIODIESEL BOARD
WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INCLUDING BIODIESEL IN MORE TRADITIONAL FUELS
AND FUELS STANDARDS? With today’s regulations, the National Biodiesel Board wants to bring forth credible technical evidence for biodiesel as a fuel component in today’s marketplace, and ASTM International provides that basis through standards. That evidence was critical when we developed the first biodiesel specifications nearly 20 years ago. It was critical to have support from the OEMs [original equipment manufacturers] and vehicle and engine manufacturers for biodiesel to compete in the global fuels marketplace. Having ASTM standard test
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methods and specifications provides credibility throughout the world, that if you have a product that meets the ASTM specifications in accordance with test methods, that fuel will work in today’s engines. Work to develop the fuel standards including biodiesel was tough but rewarding. The passage of the ASTM fuel specifications to use biodiesel as a blendstock, for blending with diesel fuel in the transportation market, was critical for biodiesel becoming a recognized fuel component by both state and federal regulators as well as vehicle and engine manufacturers. And we’ve worked for the past 20 years to revise the standards whenever needed. We have had over two dozen revisions to
those specifications over those years. That’s a necessary part of the process. It’s not like you can walk into an ASTM committee, particularly D02, get a specification passed, and then walk away. A standard requires upkeep, continually asking hard questions and then developing the data to prove your point again and again and again. The hard questions can be: Is it the best test method? Is it an appropriate test method? Is it a necessary test method? There have been some fairly significant changes to diesel and biodiesel requirements over the past 20 years that have left some producers unable to meet tighter, stricter requirements and unable to remain in business. Today, engine tolerances and the severe hydro-treating that goes into diesel fuel today means that the engine lubrication may not last too long. Biodiesel can help with that shortcoming. So in addition to other additives, including 1 to 2 percent biodiesel in a diesel blend can provide lubricity that the engine needs, a cleaner burning component with better combustion properties to help other regulatory needs as well.
To read the full Interview, please visit
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biodiesel-nd18.html
1. NEW PROFICIENCY TESTING PROGRAM FOR BIODIESEL BLEND
ASTM International has developed a new proficiency testing program for biodiesel blend as described in ASTM D7467, Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oil Biodiesel Blend (B6 to B20). Proficiency testing programs allow labs to compare their performance with others, ultimately helping all participants improve their performance. The program provides laboratories with a statistical quality assurance tool, enabling them to compare, improve, and maintain, a high level of performance in the use of ASTM International methods with other labs worldwide. Many labs also use the program to help gain lab accreditation. The first cycle will take place in March (register here), with the others taking place in July and November. Each participating lab will receive a one gallon can containing a blend of B100 biodiesel and diesel fuel for each of the three test cycles conducted during the year and will measure and analyze acidity, density, flash point, and other properties. Testing must be performed within the participant’s lab facilities. A lab does not need to perform all the tests within the program to participate. The annual registration fee must be paid in advance.
In addition, ASTM International also announced the expansion of two existing programs for cetane and octane to six cycles. About 5,000 laboratories use ASTM International’s statistical quality assurance tools in the proficiency testing programs. For more information, visit
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