GOST 305-2013 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 305-2013 — "Топливо дизельное. Технические условия" (English: "Diesel fuel. Specifications"). This interstate standard establishes the technical requirements and specifications for diesel fuel grades used in high-speed diesel and gas‑turbine engines for terrestrial and marine applications, including provisions for fuels intended for export.

Abstract

GOST 305-2013 defines quality parameters, grades, test methods and marking/packaging requirements for diesel fuel produced from crude oil and gas condensates. It specifies permissible ranges for properties such as distillation characteristics, density, viscosity, sulfur content, flash point and cold-flow behaviour, and includes special provisions for high‑sulfur fuels intended for defence or export. The standard replaced the earlier GOST 305-82 and aligns with other national and regional diesel fuel standards in defining seasonal and application‑based fuel grades.

General information

• Status: Active / Acting (in force; replaced GOST 305‑82).
• Publication date: Approved November 2013; effective/introduced January 1, 2015.
• Publisher: Approved by the Intergovernmental Council on Standardization, Metrology and Certification and registered via the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart); commercial promulgation/printing by standards publishers (e.g., Standartinform).
• ICS / categories: Petroleum and related technologies; liquid fuels / diesel fuels (classification often shown as petroleum fuels category, e.g. 75.160.20).
• Edition / version: Edition dated 2013 (designated GOST 305-2013).
• Number of pages: Typically published as a short technical standard (published electronic versions commonly listed as 14–16 pages depending on the publisher).

Scope

The standard applies to diesel fuel intended for high‑speed diesel and gas‑turbine engines used in land and marine equipment, produced from refined petroleum and gas condensates, and to fuels supplied for export. It covers quality requirements, test methods, marking, packaging and rules for acceptance and delivery. Special provisions address fuels with elevated sulfur content (e.g., up to 2000 mg/kg) for state defence needs and export, and restrictions on retail sale of certain high‑sulfur fuels through public filling stations.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of diesel fuel grades and seasonal/application classifications (marks for cold‑weather performance and intended equipment types).
• Physical and chemical property limits: distillation (fractions), density, kinematic viscosity, flash point, pour point, cetane or ignition quality indicators, sulfur content and ash/residue limits.
• Requirements for additives, blending and permissible components (including rules for fuels derived from condensates and refinery streams).
• Specified test methods and sampling procedures for conformity assessment and laboratory verification.
• Marking, packaging, transport and storage instructions to preserve fuel quality and to support traceability.
• Special provisions for high‑sulfur fuels (usage limitations, defence supply, export) and restrictions on retail distribution for certain fuel types.

Typical use and users

Primary users include petroleum refineries, fuel producers and distributors, maritime and land transport operators, fuel testing laboratories, engine and equipment manufacturers, regulatory and inspection authorities, and procurement organizations (including exporters and defence suppliers) that require conformity with national/interstate diesel fuel specifications.

Related standards

GOST 305-2013 replaces GOST 305-82 and sits alongside other regional and national diesel fuel standards (for example, GOST R and GOST R variants and standards that map to EN 590/EN specifications). Related standards referenced in practice include GOST R 52368, GOST 32511 and other petroleum fuel standards that define complementary test methods, grades and seasonal classifications.

Keywords

Diesel fuel; diesel fuel specifications; diesel grades; fuel quality; sulfur content; distillation; viscosity; pour point; GOST 305-2013; Топливо дизельное; fuel standards.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 305-2013 is the interstate technical standard titled "Топливо дизельное. Технические условия" (Diesel fuel. Specifications) that defines quality requirements, test methods and related conditions for diesel fuel.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers diesel fuel grades for high‑speed diesel and gas‑turbine engines (land and marine), specifying limits for physical and chemical properties, sampling and testing procedures, marking, packaging, storage and special provisions for certain high‑sulfur fuels.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Refineries and fuel producers, fuel distributors and traders, test laboratories, engine manufacturers, transport operators, regulatory bodies and organizations procuring fuel for export or defence needs.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: GOST 305-2013 is the current (acting) standard that replaced GOST 305-82; it was approved in November 2013 and came into effect on January 1, 2015. Users should verify if there have been later amendments or revisions for their jurisdiction or application.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the body of petroleum and liquid‑fuel standards used in the region; several related GOST and GOST‑R standards address complementary test methods, seasonal grades and equipment‑specific fuel requirements (some of which align with EN 590 family requirements).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Diesel fuel, fuel specifications, diesel grades, sulfur, viscosity, pour point, distillation, GOST 305-2013.