3 March 1977
| Element | Work Processes | Hours |
| A | Orientation-- (1) Observe Functions of a petroleum laboratory. (2) Assist an experienced petroleum laboratory technician. (3) Develop skills in use of and application of petroleum laboratory testing equipment. (4) Develop laboratory cleaning and maintenance techniques. (5) Apply safety practices used in petroleum laboratories. | 500 |
| B | Perform Sample Presentation and Physical Testing-- (1) Perform sample and gaging petroleum products (ASTM D-270, D-1085). (2) Perform API Gravity and Color Test (ASTM D-287, D-1298, D-1500. D-2392, D-156). (3) Perform Reid Vapor Pressure Test (ASTM D-323). (4) Perform Flash and Fire Point Tests (ASTM D-56, D-92, D-1310, D-93). (5) Perform Particulate Contaminate in Aviation and Diesel Fuels Tests (ASTM D-2276). (6) Perform Aqua-glo Test (ASTM D-3240). (7) Perform Water Reaction and Freezing Point Tests (ASTM D-1094, D-2386). (8) Perform Existent Gum, Oxidation Stability and Potential Residue Tests (ASTM D-381, D-525, D-873). (9) Perform Copper Corrosion Test (ASTM D-130). (10) Perform Kinematic, Saybolt Viscosity Tests, and use of Viscosity Charts and Tables (ASTM D-2270, D-445, D-88, D-2161, D-341). (11) Perform Cloud and Pour Point Tests (ASTM D-97, D-2500). (12) Perform Sediment by Extraction and Bottom Sediment and Water Tests (ASTM D-473, D-2273, D-96, D-2709, D-1796). (13) Perform Dropping Point, Worked and Unworked Pentration Test of Greases (ASTM D-566, D-217, D-2265). (14) Perform Crankcase Dillution, Precipitation Number and Water by Distillation Tests (ASTM D-95, D-322, D-91). (15) Perform Carbon Residue, Ash and Sulfated Ash Tests (ASTM D-874, D-189, D-524, D-482). | 2800 |
| C | Instrumental Methods for Analysis-- (1) Perform Water Separation Characteristics of Aviation Turbine Fuels Test (ASTM D-2250). (2) Perform Thermal Stability of Jet Fuels Test (ASTM D-1660). (3) Perform Atomic Absorption and Atomic Emission Spectroscopy Tests. | 700 |
| D | Volumetric and Gravimetric Analysis-- (1) Prepare primary and secondary standardization of test solutions. (2) Determine gravimetric lead content in motor and aviation fuels (ASTM D-526). (3) Perform saponification number (ASTM D-94). (4) Perform neutralization number (ASTM D-94, D-664). (5) Perform sulfur by bomb test (ASTM D-129). (6) Perform fuel system icing inhibitor test (Federal test method 791). | 1400 |
| E | Quality Control and Reporting Procedures-- (1) Prepare laboratory analysis report. (2) Calculate and perform pipeline interface cuts. (3) Determine disposition of petroleum products and evaluate laboratory test results. (4) Determine sampling frequency of petroleum products. | 600 |
| Grand | Total | 6000 |
Special Instructions: Work processes completed in a state or federally recognized apprenticeship program will be accepted upon presentation of proper documentation to the appropriate service school.
A total of 432 hours of related instruction is required in order to complete this program. Related instruction credit may be awarded individuals registered in the trade of Laboratory Technician (Petroleum) taken from an accredited institution, providing the courses are similar to the courses taken for a Laboratory Technician (Petroleum) program in a community college/vocational school.
End of Pamphlet 621-75 Laboratory Technician (Petroleum)
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