Fuels Specifications: What They
Are, Why We Have Them, and
How They Are Used
The publication of this manual was accomplished through the combined efforts of many
individuals. First and foremost, we would like to convey our sincerest appreciation to all of them—
particularly the thirteen authors, who are all experts in their particular fields and who bring a
broad spectrum of interests, experience, and knowledge of fuels specifications to this manual.
They have devoted considerable time, energy, and resources to support this endeavor. We also
appreciate the assistance of the ASTM publication staff—particularly Kathy Dernoga, Monica
Siperko, Sara Welliver, and Rebecca Edwards—who have given us much behind-the-scenes guidance
and assistance from the outset of this venture. In addition, we are grateful to the 20 experts
who have reviewed the various chapters and who, through their perusal of the chapters, made
suggestions that permitted good manuscripts to be made better. Finally, we would like to extend
our utmost appreciation to the industrial and governmental employers of all those involved in this
publication. They, ultimately, make it possible for us to produce manuals such as this for the
benefit of those who use petroleum standards worldwide.
Are, Why We Have Them, and
How They Are Used
The publication of this manual was accomplished through the combined efforts of many
individuals. First and foremost, we would like to convey our sincerest appreciation to all of them—
particularly the thirteen authors, who are all experts in their particular fields and who bring a
broad spectrum of interests, experience, and knowledge of fuels specifications to this manual.
They have devoted considerable time, energy, and resources to support this endeavor. We also
appreciate the assistance of the ASTM publication staff—particularly Kathy Dernoga, Monica
Siperko, Sara Welliver, and Rebecca Edwards—who have given us much behind-the-scenes guidance
and assistance from the outset of this venture. In addition, we are grateful to the 20 experts
who have reviewed the various chapters and who, through their perusal of the chapters, made
suggestions that permitted good manuscripts to be made better. Finally, we would like to extend
our utmost appreciation to the industrial and governmental employers of all those involved in this
publication. They, ultimately, make it possible for us to produce manuals such as this for the
benefit of those who use petroleum standards worldwide.
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