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Fuel
Systems
Tests
FEDERAL LAW
183.586 - Pressure impulse test
(b) If the tank is non-metallic, fill
it to capacity with a gasoline that has at least a 50
percent aromatic content. Keep the fuel in the tank
at 21 deg.C. or higher for 30 days prior to testing.
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This test is performed on all tanks of 25 gallons
or greater capacity.
Non-metallic tanks should be filled to rated
capacity with a gasoline such as ASTM Reference Fuel C for
a period of 30 days at a temperature of not less than 70ºF
(21ºC).
This is a pre-conditioning for further testing.
Figure
43 - Pressure Impulse Test Applicability
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