ASTM D8290
Standard Test Method for Determination of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) in Aviation Turbine Fuel using Mid-Infrared Laser Spectroscopy
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ASTM D8290 is the ASTM standard for determining fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) in aviation turbine fuel using mid-infrared laser spectroscopy. It provides a focused test method for measuring FAME content in fuel where trace contamination or blend verification may be important. For fuel suppliers, laboratories, and quality teams, this standard supports more consistent evaluation of aviation turbine fuel and helps align testing practices with an established ASTM approach.
What is ASTM D8290?
ASTM D8290 is a test method that describes how to determine the presence or amount of fatty acid methyl esters in aviation turbine fuel by mid-infrared laser spectroscopy. Its technical purpose is to give users a standardized way to measure FAME in a fuel sample using a defined analytical technique. As an ASTM standard, it supports repeatable testing and helps reduce uncertainty when assessing fuel quality, contamination concerns, or compliance-related checks.
Where is ASTM D8290 used?
This standard is commonly used in aviation fuel testing environments, including quality control laboratories and fuel handling operations that need to evaluate aviation turbine fuel. It is relevant wherever FAME measurement may be part of fuel receipt, storage, or verification workflows. ASTM D8290 is especially useful when organizations need a consistent laboratory method for checking fuel samples against internal specifications, procurement requirements, or routine technical review.
Why is ASTM D8290 important?
ASTM D8290 matters because it gives stakeholders a recognized method for measuring FAME in aviation turbine fuel with greater consistency. That can support procurement decisions, specification checks, and routine quality control while reducing the risk of unclear or inconsistent results. In practice, the standard helps laboratories and fuel users compare data more reliably and document testing in a way that is easier to align with ASTM-based requirements.
- FAME measurement in aviation turbine fuel
- Mid-infrared laser spectroscopy method
- Fuel quality control and verification
- Laboratory testing and compliance support
- Publication Date: 2023-01-26
- Publisher: ASTM
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