ASTM International’s Post

Late last week, ASTM participated in US-Korea Standards Forum, sponsored by ANSI - American National Standards Institute and the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), an ASTM Memorandum of Understanding partner. Held in Washington, D.C., with virtual engagement from across the US and Korea, the program featured opening keynote presentations, and several breakout sessions. In the New Generation Mobility session, ASTM presenters included: Adam Norton, chair of the robotics, automation, and autonomous systems committee (F45), and member of the ASTM board of directors, who provided an overview of F45's standardization work; Phil Kenul, Rear Admiral (retired), ASTM Technical Advisor and former unmanned aircraft systems committee (F38) chair, presented on the work of F38. Alyson Fick, manager of technical the petroleum, liquid fuels and lubricants committee, presented during the breakout session on green energy and carbon neutrality, addressing ASTM standards supporting sustainability — particularly sustainable aviation fuels. Vice-president of Technical Committee Operations Dan Smith moderated the session on standards education featuring presenters from ANSI, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and KATS.  

The word standard is commonly used in daily language, so much so that people do not always reflect on its definition. Learn how ASTM International’s Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees (aka “Green Book”) defines them. https://lnkd.in/ejzThee6 #ASTM #standards #standardsdevelopment

A new standard approved by ASTM's air quality committee (D22) will be used to assess and help prevent human exposure to lead hazards in the air.

Staff Appreciation Week ended this afternoon with good food, great friends, volleyball, bingo, and giant Jenga! It was a beautiful day in West Conshohocken, PA... but, then again, any day is a good day for ice cream. To all ASTM staff, a sincere thank you. You are a vital part of the ASTM process, and integral to our mission of helping the world work better. #ASTMproud

As part of Staff Appreciation Week, dozens of ASTM staff participated in building bikes for Spokes for Little Folks, a charity that provides under-privileged youth from low-income families with new bicycles. #ASTMproud

ASTM's gaseous fuels committee (D03) has proposed a new standard for testing metals in gaseous fuels. Biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG) among the fuels addressed by the standard. Jonathan Cross, a member of the committee working on the standard, says “the ability to perform accurate analysis of metals in RNG is critical for producers, utilities, and manufacturers of gas upgrading equipment to assess the efficacy of gas treatment technology in removing metals through the gas upgrading process.” https://lnkd.in/eJ7DCgGc #metals #gas #fuel #fuels #biogas #naturalgas #RNG

The word standard is commonly used in daily language, so much so that people do not always reflect on its definition. Learn how ASTM International’s Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees (aka “Green Book”) defines them.

During today's pinning ceremony — part of ASTM Staff Appreciation Week festivities — former ASTM President Kathie Morgan passed the proverbial torch to ASTM's new President Andy Kireta. Encased in plexiglass, the pin has been passed from William T. Cavanaugh to Joseph O'Grady to Jim Thomas, and now from Kathie to Andy. Kathie shared a personal history of her time with ASTM. 40 years of witnessing not only the growth of ASTM International worldwide, but also the changes in office technology — fax machines and CRT screens to mobile phones and instantaneous worldwide communication. All the while, some things haven't changed. From technical committee operations staff taking care of minutes, ballots, and schedules, to the value of all staff — no matter their title — in advancing ASTM International's mission. #ASTMproud #staffappreciation #president #celebration #standards

ASTM's Air Quality committee has approved a new standard that will help measure the performance of ambient outdoor air quality sensors. https://lnkd.in/et6nqBKq #AirQuality