ASTM D 6217 covers the determination of the mass of particulate contamination in a middle distillate fuel by filtration. This test method is not suitable for fuels,whose flash point is less than 38 °C.This test method meant for assessing the mass quantity of particulates in middle distillate fuels,The mass of particulates present in a fuel is a significant factor, along with the size and nature of the individual particles, in the rapidity with which fuel system filters and other small orifices in fuel systems can become plugged.
Astm D6217 & IP 415
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