ASTM D6615 Standard Specification for Jet B Wide Cut Aviation Turbine Fuel
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Manama,
04/19/2026 - 04/23/2026
The Intercontinental Hotel King Faisal Highway Manama, Bahrain
About the Course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of Jet B Wide-Cut Aviation Turbine Fuel, designed for use in aircraft certified for this fuel type. With its superior performance in extremely low-temperature environments, Jet B fuel is a critical component in aviation operations. The course covers all aspects of its specifications, including sample collection, preparation, handling, test parameters, and testing methodologies.
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of ASTM D 6615-22 standards, fuel performance characteristics, and analytical techniques. The course also explores the scope and applicability of test methods specific to this fuel type, emphasizing the impact of proper sample handling on accurate testing outcomes. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped with the necessary knowledge to ensure compliance with industry standards, enhance fuel quality assessments, and mitigate the risks associated with improper sampling and handling. Ideal for aviation fuel specialists, quality control professionals, and industry personnel, this course offers essential expertise for those involved in fuel testing and analysis.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course attendees will be able to:
- Understand the principles of specification for Jet B Wide-Cut Aviation Turbine Fuel.
- Understand the basics of sampling, sample preparation and sample handling for analysis.
- Understand various parts of the equipment and setting of proper test parameters and their control for accurate results
- Understand precision and accuracy of the test method and evaluating results for their accuracy and suitability.
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for:
- Laboratory Managers
- Chemists
- Senior Analysts / Analysts
- Senior Technicians / Technicians
- Sampling operators
ASTM Standards Referenced
This course references the following ASTM Standards:
About the Instructors
Dr. Mohammad Arab brings over 43 years of expertise in refinery, petrochemical, and polymer laboratories, holding key positions including Senior Chemist, Laboratory Manager, Head of Technical Division, and QA/QC Laboratory Advisor. Throughout his career, he has led analytical operations, supervised lab personnel, and developed specialized training programs for graduates and seasoned professionals.
Dr. Arab has played a critical role in establishing laboratories for prominent companies such as Saudi Aramco Shell Refinery, Saudi Chevron Phillips, and Saudi Polymer Company. He has developed ASTM-based training programs to enhance technical skills and hands-on proficiency for lab personnel and initiated inter-laboratory testing programs involving local labs and ASTM's Proficiency Testing Program in Polymers.
Since 2020, Dr. Arab has served as an ASTM-approved trainer, conducting specialized training on ASTM methods for petroleum products. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry, M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, and Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Allahabad, India. Dr. Arab currently serves as a Technical Consultant and Trainer in QA/QC Laboratory training.
Mohammed A. Musa has over 40 years of experience in refinery, petrochemicals, and plastics laboratories, and has held managerial roles overseeing staff development and training, as well as quality benchmarking through Inter-laboratory Correlation Programs (PTP). An ASTM Approved Instructor since 2018, he delivers ASTM courses on test methods and other technical subjects, both in-person and online.
He has served as QA/QC Laboratory Manager at Saudi Chevron Phillips Co. and Saudi Aramco Shell Refinery Co., overseeing quality for a range of petrochemical and petroleum products. Mohamed holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry, is an ASTM member, and earned an ISO/IEC 17025-2017 Certificate of Achievement from IAS.
He has authored and co-authored multiple technical papers in hydrocarbon processing, catalyst activity, and selective catalysis, including a publication in the Arabian Journal of Science and Technology.
How Learning Will Be Assessed
Learning will be assessed through a series of question and answer sessions
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