MIL-PRF-12048E
NFPA 70
National Electrical Code
(Application for copies should be addressed to the National Fire Protection Association,
One Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.)
2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the
references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document,
however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been
obtained.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Description. The petroleum-based ground fuels testing kit shall consist of the components
described herein and be fitted in a transportable container.
3.2 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection
in accordance with 4.2.
3.3 Materials. The contractor shall select materials capable of meeting all the operational and
environmental requirements specified herein. Test kit components shall be resistant to fuel and
fuel esters, ultraviolet radiation and ozone deterioration. Unbreakable, or break resistant,
materials shall be used as practicable.
3.3.1 Material deterioration and control. The kit and its components shall be fabricated from
compatible materials, inherently corrosion and deterioration resistant or treated to provide
protection against the various forms of corrosion and deterioration to which they are susceptible.
3.3.2 Dissimilar metals. Dissimilar materials shall be electrically isolated from one another to
minimize or prevent galvanic corrosion.
3.3.3 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or
environmentally preferable materials shall be used to the maximum extent possible provided that
the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes
economically advantageous life cycle costs. Used, rebuilt, or remanufactured components, pieces
and parts shall not be incorporated in the test kit.
3.4 Operating parameters.
3.4.1 Major components. The kit shall be provided with all components and accessories
required to perform initial sampling and at least 10 (each) of the listed tests, on individual
samples, without replenishment. Tools necessary to open and/or remove the drum or barrel bung
shall be included. The kit shall include instruction plate(s), or booklet(s) on how to perform the
procedures for testing of fuel. The sampling and testing accomplished with this set shall be as
follows:
a. Fuel sampling per ASTM D 4057 (Tube sampling procedure ; 0.9 L ± 0.1 L)
b. Distillation of petroleum products per ASTM D 86
c. Flash point by Pensky-Martens closed cap tester per ASTM D 93
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