ASTM D8274
Standard Test Method for Determination of Biodiesel (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) Content in Diesel Fuel Oil by Portable Rapid Mid-Infrared Analyzer
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ASTM D8274 is a technical standard for determining biodiesel (fatty acid methyl esters) content in diesel fuel oil using a portable rapid mid-infrared analyzer. It provides a focused test method for measuring FAME content in a practical, field-ready way, helping support fuel quality checks and documentation. For organizations that need a consistent approach to diesel fuel analysis, this standard offers a defined framework for portable instrumental testing aligned with routine quality control needs.
Purpose of ASTM D8274
The purpose of ASTM D8274 is to establish a standard test method for measuring biodiesel content in diesel fuel oil by means of a portable rapid mid-infrared analyzer. This makes it useful where quick analytical results are needed without relying solely on slower laboratory workflows. The standard is intended to support a more consistent approach to assessing fatty acid methyl esters in fuel, helping users compare results with greater confidence and apply a recognized ASTM standard in their testing program.
Common use cases of ASTM D8274
ASTM D8274 is commonly used in fuel testing environments where diesel fuel oil must be checked for biodiesel content with a portable analyzer. It may support incoming fuel verification, routine quality checks, and on-site screening during distribution or storage operations. The standard is also relevant for laboratories and technical teams that need a rapid method for evaluating fatty acid methyl esters in diesel fuel, especially when portability and turnaround time are important.
Why ASTM D8274 matters
This standard matters because biodiesel content can affect fuel consistency, specification review, and quality assurance decisions. By defining a recognized test method, ASTM D8274 helps reduce ambiguity in measurements and supports more reliable comparison of results across sites or instruments. It can be valuable for procurement checks, compliance workflows, and product evaluation where diesel fuel oil must be assessed in a controlled and repeatable way.
- Portable mid-infrared analysis
- Biodiesel and FAME measurement
- Diesel fuel oil testing
- Quality control and screening
- Rapid, on-site evaluation
- Publication Date: 2025-07-16
- Publisher: ASTM
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