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About the Course

This extensive 3-day class provides broad coverage of the specifications, testing and technology related to gasoline. You'll learn about the different types and components of gasoline, ways to enhance octane, the various types of volatility, the purpose of sampling, and the stages of drivability. The course covers specifications related to gasoline, discusses gasoline additives, oxygenates, the refining process, the quality and distribution of fuels, and much more.

The class is taught in a participatory atmosphere, comprised of a Lecture section and a hands-on Laboratory Practical section where participants perform the prescribed test methods using the required instrumentation. In addition to the course workbook, you will also receive a copy of ASTM's manual on Significance of Tests for Petroleum Products, as well as copies of various ASTM standards.

  • Welcome Reception: Monday, August 1st at 4:00 pm EST
  • 3 day course (Aug. 2nd - Aug 4th): Class Lecture: 9:00 am-1:00 pm Laboratory Practical: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Learning Outcomes

    Class Lecture Topics

    Day 1

  • Gasoline Composition, Chemistry, Production, Blending, and Specs
  • Octane Measurements and Enhancers
  • Octane Requirement Increase Altitude and Climatic Adjustments
  • Instrumental test methods for octane
  • Vapor Pressure and Vapor Liquid Ratio
  • Distillation
  • ASTM Volatility Classes
  • Impact of Volatility Regulations
  • Instrumental test methods for volatility
  • Cold and Hot Starting and Drivability
  • Drivability Indices
  • Day 2

  • D4814 Table 2 Requirements for all Spark-Ignition Fuels
  • 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 on Volatility and Emissions
  • Phase Separation and Water Sensitivity
  • Oxidation Stability and testing
  • Gum formation and Testing
  • Coper, Silver and Iron Corrosion and testing
  • Day 3

  • Instrumental test methods for ethanol, aromatics, sulfur, olefins, etc.
  • Clean Air Act and 1991 Amendments
  • Reformulated Gasoline and requirements
  • EPA Testing Requirements and emissions
  • Carbon Monoxide Reduction
  • Maintenance of Quality
  • Gasoline Distribution
  • Who Should Attend
  • Laboratory Personnel
  • Scientists
  • Engineers
  • Plant Supervisors
  • Senior Technical Staff
  • Senior Plant Operators
  • Course Description

    Course Topics

  • Hydrocarbon chemistry, refinery processes, and fuel blending
  • Gasoline engine, combustion (knocking & octane)
  • Volatility (distillation, vapor pressure, vapor liquid ratio)
  • Gasoline specifications and sulfur reduction
  • Gasoline testing procedures, additives, oxygenates, emissions
  • Fuel Storage, fuel distribution, quality control
  • Properties not controlled by specifications
  • Laboratory Practical Description

    Each day following the morning lecture section, participants will perform a selection of test methods discussed during the day using the required instrumentation. This hands-on approach will reinforce the topics and subject matter discussed during the lecture session to enhance learning and retaining knowledge.

    Day 1

  • D86 Distillation of Petroleum Products
  • Learning Objectives:

    • Students will fully understand the scope, summary, significance and use as described in Sections 1, 4 and 5 of D86.
    • Students will learn how to categorize a petroleum product by Group number 1,2,3, or 4 and use this information to determine what procedure to follow in the test method
    • Students will perform and follow the step by step procedure Section 10 of D86.

  • D5191 Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels (Mini Method)
  • Learning Objectives:

    • Students will fully understand the scope, summary, significance and use as described in Sections 1, 4 and 5 of D5191.
    • Students will review the Apparatus Section 6 and compare the technical differences between this method and method D6378.
    • Students will perform and follow each step of Section 13 of D5191.

  • D6378 Determination of Vapor Pressure (VPX) of Petroleum Products, Hydrocarbons, and Hydrocarbon-Oxygenate Mixtures (Triple Expansion Method)
  • Learning Objectives:

    • Students will fully understand the scope, summary, significance and use as described in Sections 1, 4 and 5 of D6378.
    • Students will review the Apparatus Section 6 and compare the technical differences between this method and method D5191.
    • Students will perform and follow each step of Section 13 of D6378.

  • D323 Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method
  • Learning Objectives:

    • Students will fully understand the scope, summary, significance and use as described in Sections 1, 4 and 5 of D323.
    • Students will review each Procedure A, B, C, and D and determine what types of Petroleum Products apply to each Procedure.
    • Students will perform and follow each step of Procedure A, Section 12 of D323

    Day 2

  • D525 Oxidation Stability of Gasoline
  • Learning Objectives:

    • Students will fully understand the scope, summary, significance and use as described in Sections 1, 4 and 5 of D525.
    • Students will review the detailed Apparatus Section 6 and Annex A1, compare each section to the actual equipment required, and demonstrate how each component fits together to compile a complete Oxidation Stability Apparatus for Fuels.
    • Students will perform and follow the step by step procedure Section 10 of D525.

  • D130 Detection of Copper Corrosion from Petroleum Products by Copper Strip Tarnish Test
  • Learning Objectives:

    • Students will fully understand the scope, summary, significance and use as described in Sections 1, 4 and 5 of D130.
    • Students will be able to recognize what petroleum products require a Pressure Vessel Apparatus and what products require a Test Tube Apparatus.
    • Students will perform and follow the step by step procedure Sections 10 and 11 for Preparation of Test Strips and Test Procedure.

  • D7667 Determination of Corrosiveness to Silver by Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel—Thin Silver Strip Method
  • Learning Objectives:

    • Students will fully understand the scope, summary, significance and use as described in Sections 1, 4 and 5 of D7667.
    • Students will be able to recognize what petroleum products require following Procedure A - Using a Pressure Vessel (PVP) and what products require following Procedure B - Using a Vented Test Tube (VTTP).
    • Students will perform and follow the step by step procedure Sections 10 and 11 for Preparation of Test Strips and Test Procedure.

  • D381 Existent Gum in Fuels by Jet Evaporation
  • Learning Objectives:

    • Learning Objectives:
    • Students will fully understand the scope, summary, significance and use as described in Sections 1, 4 and 5 of D381.
    • Students will be able to recognize what petroleum products require an Air-Jet Apparatus and what products require a Steam-Jet Apparatus for Evaporation.
    • Students will perform and follow the step by step procedure Section 11 of D381.

    Day 3

  • D1319 Hydrocarbon Types in Liquid Petroleum Products by Fluorescent Indicator Adsorption
  • Learning Objectives:

    • Students will fully understand the scope, summary, significance and use as described in Sections 1, 4 and 5 of D1319.
    • Students will review the detailed Apparatus Section 6 and compare each section to the actual equipment required, and demonstrate how each component fits together to compile a complete Fluorescent Indicator Adsorption Apparatus (FIA).
    • Students will perform and follow the step by step Procedure as per Section 10 of ASTM D1319.

  • D7220 Sulfur in Automotive, Heating, and Jet Fuels by Monochromatic Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
  • Learning Objectives:

    • Students will fully understand the scope, summary, significance and use as described in Sections 1, 4 and 5 of D7220.
    • Students will perform and follow the step by step Procedure as per Section 12 of ASTM D7220

  • D5059 Lead in Gasoline by X-Ray Spectroscopy
  • Learning Objectives:

    • Students will fully understand the scope, summary, significance and use as described in Sections 1, 3 and 4 of D5059.
    • Students will perform and follow the step by step procedure of Test Method C (Low-Lead Method) as per Sections 17 through 23 of ASTM D7220.
    ASTM Standards Referenced

    Test Methods

    • D86 Distillation of Petroleum Products
    • D130 Detection of Copper Corrosion from Petroleum Products by Copper Strip Tarnish Test
    • D323 Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method)
    • D381 Existent Gum in Fuels by Jet Evaporation
    • D525 Oxidation Stability of Gasoline
    • D1319 Hydrocarbon Types in Liquid Petroleum Products by Fluorescent Indicator Adsorption
    • D4814 Standard Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel
    • D5059 Lead in Gasoline by X-Ray Spectroscopy
    • D5191 Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels (Mini Method)
    • D6378 Determination of Vapor Pressure (VPX) of Petroleum Products, Hydrocarbons, and Hydrocarbon-Oxygenate Mixtures (Triple Expansion Method)
    • D7220 Sulfur in Automotive, Heating, and Jet Fuels by Monochromatic Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
    • D7667 Determination of Corrosiveness to Silver by Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel—Thin Silver Strip Method
    Fee Includes
  • All referenced ASTM standards and course notes
  • Transportation to and from tour site
  • Coffee breaks
  • Welcome Reception Admission - Food and Beverage
  • Course Completion Certificate with 3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • About the Instructors

    Mr. David R. Forester recently retired after 44 years' experience in the fuel and refining additive business. He has over 35 US patents on development of diesel and jet fuel additives, refinery antifoulants, and other refinery and process related additives. He has designed, implemented and/or automated many fuel test methods, including many ASTM standards that have resulted in new additive products, reformulations, and improvements to diesel fuel additive products. He has been a member of ASTM Committee D02 for over 25 years and currently serves as Chairman of Subcommittee D02.14 Stability and Cleanliness of Liquid Fuels which has jurisdiction for 50 ASTM standards, test methods, practices and guides. Mr. Forester has authored or co-authored multiple SAE and IASH papers/presentations, and co-authored Chapter 11 "Methods for Assessing Stability and Cleanliness of Liquid Fuels" in "Significance of Tests for Petroleum Products" 8th Edition published 2010 by ASTM. He was the associate editor of fuels for the 2nd edition revision to "The Fuels and Lubricant Handbook" published by ASTM in 2019. Mr. Forester has previously been recognized with the Award of Appreciation (1989, 2002), Award of Excellence (2010), Lowrie B. Sargent, Jr. Award (2015), Sydney D. Andrews Scroll of Achievement (2016), Eagle Award (2017), Kurt Strauss Steady Hand Award (2020) and most recently the ASTM Award of Merit.

    Dr. Raj Shah currently holds the position of Director at Koehler Instrument Company, Long Island, NY where he has been working for the past 25 years. He is an elected Fellow by his peers at IChemE, CMI, STLE, AIC, NLGI, INSTMC, The Energy Institute and The Royal Society of Chemistry. An ASTM Eagle award recipient, Dr. Shah recently coedited the bestseller, “Fuels and Lubricants handbook”, along with Mr. Forester, details of which are available at please click here. A Ph.D in Chemical Engineering from The Penn State University and a Fellow from The Chartered Management Institute, London, Dr. Shah is also a Chartered Scientist with the Science Council, a Chartered Petroleum Engineer with the Energy Institute and a Chartered Engineer with the Engineering council, UK. Recently Raj had a chance to talk to folks at ASTM about his journey please click here. An adjunct professor at the Dept. of Material Science and Chemical Engineering at State University of New York, Stony Brook, Raj has over 400 publications and has been active in the petroleum field for 3 decades. More information on Raj can be found at please click here.

    Mr. Vincent Colantuoni B.E, M.B.A, is the Product Manager for Koehler Instrument Company, Inc. Koehler is a Manufacturer of Petroleum Testing Equipment with their major customer base being Petroleum Refineries, Inspection and Research Laboratories and other Major Universities and Institutions, where he has 11 years of experience in the Petroleum/Petrochemical Industry. Vincent has been an active member of ASTM International, a worldwide standardization organization since 2008, in Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants. At ASTM International, he serves as the Chairman of Subcommittee 9, Section D on the Oxidation of Lubricants, the Secretary of Subcommittee G Lubricating Grease, and the Secretary of Subcommittee 9, Section C on the Oxidation Testing of Turbine Oils. Within Section C, Vincent is also the Technical Contact for ASTM test method D943 and is responsible for any changes being proposed or made to the method. Vincent also assumes administrative responsibilities in Subcommittee C for Turbine Oils and Subcommittee G on Lubricating Greases. In Subcommittee C, he is the Technical Contact for ASTM test methods D665 and D3605. In Subcommittee G, he is the Technical Contact for ASTM test methods D217 and D1403. Education: Master of Business Administration, M.B.A. Double Major in Management / Operations Management and Sustainable Business 2015, Baruch College, City University of New York, N.Y. Bachelors of Engineering, B.E. in Chemical and Molecular Engineering; Specialization in Business Management and Technology Transfer 2007, Stony Brook U

    About Sponsoring Committee

    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 contain over 13,000 standards written by 34,000 members on our 140 technical committees. The standards referenced in this course were developed by Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants. For information on Committee D02, contact Alyson Fick at (610) 832-9710 or go to our D02 technical committee page.

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