ASTM D2880-23 PDF

Full title and description

ASTM D2880-23 — Standard Specification for Gas Turbine Fuel Oils. This specification establishes grades, required properties at the point of custody transfer, and applicable test requirements for liquid fuels intended for use in stationary and industrial gas turbines (excluding aircraft gas turbines).

Abstract

This standard defines classification and minimum acceptance criteria for gas turbine fuel oils (multiple grades) to ensure safe handling, compatibility with turbine systems, and acceptable combustion characteristics. It lists required physical and chemical property tests and provides guidance on cleanliness, homogeneity, and storage considerations.

General information

• Status: Active specification (current edition: 2023).
• Publication date: January 15, 2023.
• Publisher: ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials).
• ICS / categories: Petroleum and related technologies — Liquid fuels (ICS code cited as 75.160.20).
• Edition / version: D2880-23 (current revision approved/published 2023).
• Number of pages: Approximately 10 pages.

Scope

Specifies grades of fuels for non‑aviation gas turbines (described as Grade No. 0‑GT, No. 1‑GT, No. 2‑GT with subcategories for sulfur limits such as S5000, S500 and S15), the required property limits at delivery, and the set of standard test methods to determine compliance. The specification excludes aircraft gas turbines and allows purchaser‑supplier agreement to modify or specify additional requirements where needed.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of fuel grades for gas turbines (No. 0‑GT, No. 1‑GT, No. 2‑GT) and sulfur subgrades (S5000, S500, S15).
• Properties specified at the time and place of delivery: flash point, pour point, water and sediment, viscosity, density, sulfur content, distillation characteristics, carbon residue, and ash.
• Requirements for homogeneous mixtures and limits on residual components; fuels must be free of inorganic acids and excessive solid or fibrous contaminants.
• Referenced standard test methods (e.g., flash point, distillation, viscosity, sulfur and related ASTM test methods) required to verify conformance.
• Guidance notes on fuel cleanliness, long‑term storage, and static electricity handling, with cross‑references to related practices and guides.

Typical use and users

This specification is used by gas turbine manufacturers, power‑plant and industrial turbine operators, fuel suppliers and purchasers, refineries, testing laboratories, and regulatory or defense agencies specifying fuel procurement requirements. It is a reference for procurement specifications, quality control, and fuel acceptance testing at delivery.

Related standards

Commonly referenced or related ASTM standards and practices include D396 (Fuel Oils), D975 (Diesel Fuel), D1655 (Aviation Turbine Fuels), D86 (Distillation), D93 (Flash Point — Pensky‑Martens), Practice D4418 (fuel cleanliness/storage guidance), Guide D4865 (static electricity in handling fuels), test method D6426 (filterability of middle distillate fuel oils), and newer flash point methods such as D7094 that are accepted in fuel specifications.

Keywords

gas turbine fuel, fuel oil, distillate fuels, fuel grades, fuel specification, ASTM D2880, fuel properties, sulfur grades, fuel testing, delivery acceptance.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ASTM D2880‑23 is the ASTM International specification that defines grades and minimum property requirements for gas turbine fuel oils intended for non‑aviation gas turbine use.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers classification of fuel grades, limits for physical and chemical properties at the point of delivery, required test methods to demonstrate compliance, and guidance on fuel cleanliness, homogeneity, storage, and handling considerations.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Turbine manufacturers, plant operators, fuel suppliers, procurement and quality personnel, fuel testing laboratories, and agencies that specify or verify fuel quality for industrial and utility gas turbines.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Current — the most recent approved revision is D2880‑23, published January 15, 2023 (the 2023 edition supersedes prior editions). Users should confirm they have the latest official ASTM publication for procurement or compliance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of ASTM Committee D02 activity on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants; it sits alongside related fuel specifications (for example D396 and D975) and links to multiple ASTM test methods and guides used across fuel quality and handling standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Gas turbine fuel, fuel oils, grades No. 0‑GT/1‑GT/2‑GT, sulfur classes (S5000/S500/S15), delivery acceptance, flash point, viscosity, distillation, fuel cleanliness.