SAE J 1645 : 2011

1 Scope
2 References
    2.1 Applicable Publications
    2.2 Related Publications
    2.3 Other Publications
3 Definitions
4 Background information
    4.1 General Comments
    4.2 How Fuel System Components Contribute to the
          Electrostatic Charge Phenomenon
    4.3 Mechanisms of Charge Reduction
    4.4 Spark Discharge
5 Recommended Practice for Minimizing Electrostatic
    Charges and Their Consequences
    5.1 Uncontrollable Factors
    5.2 Fuel System Design Requirements
6 Testing and Measurements - Basic Guidelines and
    Considerations
    6.1 General Comments/Cautions
    6.2 Measuring Current and Charges
    6.3 Measuring Properties of Materials
    6.4 Measuring Fuel Properties
    6.5 Basic Procedures
7 General Testing Procedures
    7.1 Resistance Measurements
    7.2 Confirming the Ground Path
    7.3 Apply a Known Charge and Observe the Effects
    7.4 Measure Charge that Develops for a Given
          Operating Condition
8 Design Guides
    8.1 General Comments
    8.2 Design Factors that Relate to Specific Components
9 Notes
    9.1 Marginal Indicia
Appendix A Specific Test Procedures
       A.1 Introduction
       A.2 Measuring Resistance and Conductivity Levels
       A.3 Measuring Rate of Static Charge Decay or
             Dissipation
       A.4 Tests for Components and Small Subsystems
       A.5 Vehicle Operation Subsystems Tests
       A.6 Fuels Test
       A.7 Refueling Tests
       A.8 Fuel Vehicle Operation Tests

Specifies electrostatic charge phenomena that may occur in automotive fuel systems.