ASTM D93 Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester -- eLearning Course
About the Course
This course covers the test methods cover the determination of the flash point of petroleum products in the temperature range from 40 to 370 degrees C by a manual Pensky-Martens closed-cup apparatus or an automated Pensky-Martens closed-cup apparatus and the determination of the flash point of biodiesel in the temperature range of 60 to 190 degrees C by an automated Pensky-Martens closed cup apparatus.
The course takes approximately 1 hour to complete and includes instructional video content, interactive knowledge checks, and a self-grading quiz. Downloadable resources include a pdf of the standard.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recall the parts that make up the automatic and manual Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Apparatus
- Recall the temperature to which the samples must be heated
- Identify the specifications for preparing the apparatus
- Recall how often the flash point of a certified reference material must be determined
- Recall the temperature to which the test cup and specimen must be kept
- Recall the proper method of calculating the ambient barometric pressure
- Recall the proper method of reporting the corrected flash point
Audience
Anyone who runs the D93 test method or who needs an understanding of the test method and how it is properly run.
Certificate and CEUs
CEUs: .1 or 1 PDH
Certificate: A certificate is available upon successful completion of the course and an 80% or higher score on the exam.
ASTM Standards Referenced
ASTM D93
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