ASTM International: Proficiency Test Programs and Technical and Professional Training Courses

ASTM International: Proficiency Test Programs and Technical and Professional Training Courses

ASTM Proficiency Testing Programs Designed to provide participating laboratories with a statistical quality control tool enabling laboratories to assess their performance in conducting an ASTM test or series of tests. It is a testing program where identical samples are sent to participating labs where they are analyzed using standard test methods and results reported for statistical treatment

ASTM Proficiency Testing Programs ASTM provides management and administrative support to the program including program registration, contract negotiations, data collection and generation of statistical summary reports ASTM coordinates the preparation and distribution of test samples ASTM provides test data reporting instructions and electronic data report forms for recording data Participation registration fees are assessed to each PTP program.

ASTM Proficiency Testing Programs ASTM statistical summary reports include: Listing of all lab data Charts and graphs Lab data coded to maintain lab confidentiality. Final summary reports are provided electronically to participants and appropriate Committee contacts.

ASTM Motor Gasoline Sample ID: MG0508 Sulfur D5453 Lab Result Rob. Dev. Z-Score Notes 58.9-2.70-0.4 2 69 7.40. 3 64 2.40 0.4 4 59. -2.50-0.4 5 **85 Rejected 6 59-2.60-0.4 7 58.9-3.40-0.5 8 59.7 -.90-0.3 9 62-0.40 0. 25 80.99 9.40 3.0,2,3 No. Valid Results 57 Robust Mean 6.55 Robust Std. Dev. 6.55 Reproducibility ASTM Standard 2.74 Reproducibility These Test Data 8.4 Anderson Darling 0.70 TPI 0.70 Note Column: = Test result outside 3 sigma range for these test data 2 = Test range outside 3 sigma range ASTM reproducibility Lab data coded to maintain lab confidentiality 3 = Z-score outside range of -2 to 2

Sample ID: MG0508 Sulfur - D5453 (mg/kg) 26.2 9.65 3 Sigma Range Limit These Test Data 87.75 8.2 3. 6.55 3 Sigma Range Limit ASTM Standard Reproducibility 74.65 68. Deviation 0-6.55 6.55 55-3. 3 Sigma Range Limit ASTM Standard Reproducibility 48.45-9.65 3 Sigma Range Limit These 4.9 Test Data -26.2 35.35 7 4 7 4 3 6 5 9 2 2 0 0 3 9 8 0 5 8 6 6 0 3 2 8 2 9 4 4 8 7 8 0 4 2 0 7 5 0 9 5 9 2 6 3 2 6 4 5 2 7 3 6 9 0 3 2 9 0 4 9 7 7 5 7 6 2 8 9 4 6 2 4 4 6 8 2 5 3 3 4 8 5 7 6 9 6 7 9 5 2 5 Lab Code (Presented Vertically)

ASTM Proficiency Testing Programs Globally recognized programs: Over 3,000 units of laboratory participation Over 40% participation outside continental U. S.

ASTM Proficiency Testing Programs Provides data for monitoring lab strengths and weaknesses Offers ability to compare results among several test methods measuring the same parameter (e.g., 5 test methods for sulfur) Residual material from these programs along with the published statistical data can provide useful internal QA samples Participation helps satisfy lab accreditation requirements Satisfactory performance can demonstrate testing capability to customers Results and associated statistics helps ASTM validate test method performance under real world conditions

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ASTM PROGRAMS Petroleum Products and Lubricants (D02) Engine Oil Lubricants #2 Diesel Fuel Aviation Turbine (Jet A) Fuel Motor Gasoline #6 Fuel Oil Automatic Transmission Fluid Gear Oil Reformulated Gasoline Lube Additives Industrial Gear Oil Turbine Oil Lubricating Grease Crude Oil In-Service Oil Monitoring / Diesel Oil Base Oils Wax General Gas Oils Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Ethanol Biodiesel Hydraulic Fluids/Oils In-service Oil Monitoring Hydraulic Fluids/Oils

ASTM PROGRAMS Metals Testing: (E28 and E0) Steel: Mechanical Properties Testing Plain Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel (Chemical Analysis) Stainless Steel (Chemical Analysis) Aluminum (Chemical Analysis) Determination of Gold in Bullion Ores / Metals Environmental Testing Plastics Testing: (D20) Polyethylene Plastics Testing Plastics: Mechanical Properties Testing Polypropylene Mechanical Properties Testing Flammability Plastics Testing Textiles (Light, Medium, and Heavy Duty Woven Fabric): (D3)

Aromatic Hydrocarbons Testing (D6) ASTM PROGRAMS Engine Coolants Testing (D5) Electrical Insulating Liquids: (D27) Insulating Fluid Quality Dissolved Gas Analyses of In-Service Insulating Fluid ASTM's Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) ASTM Committees C0 on Cement and C09 on Concrete and Aggregates sponsor the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL). CCRL is located at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as a cooperative program between ASTM and NIST. CCRL operates proficiency sample programs in the following construction materials areas: portland cement, blended cement, masonry cement, hydraulic cement concrete, pozzolans, concrete masonry units, and masonry mortar. Contact Robin Haupt at 30-975-6704 for additional information or visit the CCRL web site on ASTM web page.

The programs are open to all labs.

ASTM Proficiency Testing Programs For more information please contact: Anne McKlindon Manager, Proficiency Testing Programs amcklind@astm.org Phone: (60) 832-9688

Technical and Professional Training Started in mid 80s in response to market needs Teaches the performance, use, and application of ASTM Standards, other standards, and standards-related issues. 90 participants first year; more than 500 per year now. Public classes and on-site classes.

Training Venues Public Classes Open to Anyone Private Classes Held at a Client s Site Save on Travel Costs Lower Per Student Cost Less Time Away from the Job Training Customized to the Client s Needs

Petroleum Products (D02) Aviation Fuel: Specification and Test Methods Gasoline: Specifications, Testing, and Technology Marine Fuels: Specifications, Purchase, Testing, and Use Crude Oil: Sampling, Testing, & Evaluation Diesel Fuel: Specifications and Test Methods

The Environment (E50) Risk Based Corrective Action (RBCA) Environmental Site Assessments for Commercial Real Estate Phase I and II Asbestos Control (E06/D22) Property Condition Assessments Activity & Use Limitations Environmental Site Assessments for Military Deployments

Textiles (D3) Regulatory Compliance for the Flammability of Wearing Apparel Regulatory Compliance for the Flammability of Children s Sleepwear Textiles: Quality and Performance Standards ASTM Textile Standards for Yarns and Sewing Threads

Additional Courses Available Major Testing Techniques for Plastics (D20) Precision and Bias in Standards (E) Test Method Development (E) Coal Chemistry Technician Training (D05) Rubber Testing: Selecting, Performing, and Interpreting ASTM Rubber Test Methods (D/D24)

Additional Courses Available Retroreflective Materials (E2) Corrosion Testing (G0) Weathering and Durability (D0/G03) Fire Hazards in Oxygen Systems (G04) Oxygen Systems Operations and Maintenance (G04)

ASTM TRAINING OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES INCLUDE Mexico Panama Peru Philippines Qatar Saipan Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Trinidad and Tobago United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Venezuela

International Training Partners Japan Environmental Courses Korea Environmental Courses India and Sri Lanka Textiles Courses Saudi Arabia and the Middle East Petroleum Courses Peru and South America Environmental Courses and Corrosion Courses Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Environmental Courses Taiwan Environmental Courses Vietnam Gasoline China Textiles Course

Contact Information Technical and Professional Training Director: Scott Murphy Phone: (60) 832-9685 Fax: (60) 832-9668 Email: smurphy@astm.org Training web page: www.astm.org/train/