Table of Contents

Preface. F. J. Passman

Chapter 1. Introduction to Fuel Microbiology.  F. J. Passman.

Chapter 2. Sampling Methods for Detecting Microbial Contamination in Fuel Tanks and Systems.  G. Hill.

Chapter 3. Corrective Measures for Microbially Contaminated Fuels and Fuel Systems.  H. L. Chesneau.

Glossary. F. J. Passman

D 515 Test Method for Phosphorus in Water

D 888 Test Methods for Dissolved Oxygen in Water

D 1067  Test Method for Acidity or Alkalinity of Water  

D 1126  Test Method for Hardness in Water

D 1293  Test Methods for pH of Water

D 1426  Test Methods for Ammonia Nitrogen in Water

D 3867  Test Methods for Nitrate-Nitrite in Water

D 3870  Practice for Establishing Performance Characteristics for Colony Counting Methods in Microbiology

D 4012  Test Method for Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) Content of Microorganisms in Water

D 4412  Test Methods for Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria in Water and Water-Formed Deposits

D 6469 Guide to Microbial Contamination in Fuels and Fuel Systems

E 1259  Method for Evaluation of Antimicrobials in Distillate Fuels (Based on Preliminary Screening and Compatibility)

E 1326  Guide for Evaluating Nonconventional Microbiological Tests Used for Enumerating Bacteria

IP 385 Determination of the Viable Microbial Content of Fuels and Fuel Components Boiling Below 390⁰ C – Filtration and Culture Method

IP 472 Determination of Fungal Fragment Content of Fuels Boiling Below 390⁰ C

D 2540. Total Suspended Solids Dried at 103-105°C