ASTMD2274-03a

oossible to adequately depict all chanof the standard as published by ASTM iso be coidered the documenDesignation:D 2274-03aAn American National StandardDesignation:388/97wStandard Test Method forOxidation Stability of Distillate Fuel Oil (AcceleratedMethod)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2274;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon (indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.1.Scope1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the inherent stability of middle distillate petroleum fuels under specif edoxidizing conditions at 95 C.NorE 1-Fuels used in establishing the precision measures for this test method were described as gas oil,diesel fuel,No.2 heating oil,and DFM,aNavy distillate fuel suitable for diesels,boilers,and gas turbines.(The term DFM is no longer used when referring to fuel meeting MIL-F-16884requirements;rather it is called F76 as it conforms to NATO F76 requirements.)While the test method may be used for fuels outside the range of thesefuels,the precision measures may not apply.1.2 This test method is not applicable to fuels containing residual oil or signifi cant amounts of components derived fromnon-petroleum sources.1.3 The values given in acceptable SI units are to be regarded as the standard.The values in parentheses are for informationonly.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concers,if any.associated with its use.It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.This test method is under the jurisdiction of Committee D2on Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D2.14on Stabilityand Cleanliness of Liquid Fuels.Current edition approved June0:Nov.1,2003.PublishedJuly December 2003.Originally approved in 1964.Last previous edition approved in 20043 as-B2274-0D227403.Copyright ASTM Intemational,100 Bar Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.1