ASTM D8073
Standard Test Method for Determination of Water Separation Characteristics of Aviation Turbine Fuel by Small Scale Water Separation Instrument
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ASTM D8073 is the ASTM standard for determining the water separation characteristics of aviation turbine fuel using a small scale water separation instrument. It provides a consistent way to evaluate how aviation turbine fuel behaves when water is present, helping users compare product performance and support quality decisions. For fuel testing and procurement workflows, this standard matters because water separation behavior can be an important indicator of handling and operational reliability.
What is ASTM D8073?
ASTM D8073, Standard Test Method for Determination of Water Separation Characteristics of Aviation Turbine Fuel by Small Scale Water Separation Instrument, describes a test method focused on how aviation turbine fuel separates from water under controlled conditions. The standard is intended to give laboratories and fuel users a repeatable procedure for assessing this property with a small scale instrument. As an ASTM standard, it supports consistent testing practice and helps align results across quality control and specification-related evaluations.
Where is ASTM D8073 used?
This standard is commonly used in laboratories and fuel quality programs that test aviation turbine fuel. It is relevant wherever water separation characteristics need to be measured as part of product verification, acceptance testing, or routine monitoring. Because the method uses a small scale water separation instrument, it is suited to controlled testing environments that need a practical and repeatable approach. ASTM D8073 is often referenced in technical workflows tied to fuel performance assessment.
Why is ASTM D8073 important?
ASTM D8073 helps users apply a recognized test method when evaluating a fuel property that can affect consistency and performance. Using a standard procedure supports more reliable comparisons between batches, suppliers, and test results. It can also reduce uncertainty in quality control and procurement decisions by providing a shared technical basis for measurement. For organizations handling aviation turbine fuel, this kind of standardization is valuable for compliance, risk reduction, and documentation.
- Water separation characterization for aviation turbine fuel
- Small scale instrument-based test method
- Quality control and acceptance testing support
- Repeatable results for comparative evaluation
- Technical reference for fuel testing workflows
- Publication Date: 2022-07-29
- Publisher: ASTM
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