Standard Test Method for Distillation of Heavy Hydrocarbon Mixtures (Vacuum Potstill Method)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is one of a number of tests conducted on heavy hydrocarbon mixtures to characterize these materials for a refiner or a purchaser. It provides an estimate of the yields of fractions of various boiling ranges.
The fractions made by this test method can be used alone or in combination with other fractions to produce samples for analytical studies and quality evaluations.
Residues to be used in the manufacture of asphalt can also be made but may not always be suitable. The long heat soaking that occurs in this test method may alter some of the properties.
Note 1—While the practice of reblending distillates with residue can be done to produce a lighter residue, it is not recommended because it produces blends with irregular properties.
Details of cutpoints must be mutually agreed upon before the test begins.
This is a complex procedure involving many interacting variables. It is most important that at the time of first use of a new apparatus, its components be checked as detailed in Annex A1 and Annex A2 and that the location of the vapor temperature sensor be verified as detailed in 6.5.3 and Fig. 1.
STILL HEAD DIMENSION CHART
  Size AB CD EF GH I 25 mm 85 mm 75 mm 64 mm 47 mm ID 40 mm OD 4–5 mm 35/2528/1535 mm 36 mm 90 mm 75 mm 64 mm 68 mm ID 57 mm OD 5–6 mm 65/4035/2535 mm 50 mm 110 mm100 mm 75 mm 94 mm ID 79 mm OD 7–9 mm 75/5035/2545 mm 70 mm 140 mm100 mm100 mm131 mm ID111 mm OD10–11 mm102/7550/3070 mmFIG. 1 Distillation Head
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1.1 This test method covers the procedure for distillation of heavy hydrocarbon mixtures having initial boiling points greater than 150°C (300°F), such as heavy crude oils, petroleum distillates, residues, and synthetic mixtures. It employs a potstill with a low pressure drop entrainment separator operated under total takeoff conditions. Distillation conditions and equipment performance criteria are specified and typical apparatus is illustrated.
1.2 This test method details the procedures for the production of distillate fractions of standardized quality in the gas oil and lubricating oil range as well as the production of standard residue. In addition, it provides for the determination of standard distillation curves to the highest atmospheric equivalent temperature possible by conventional distillation.  
1.3 The maximum achievable atmospheric equivalent temperature (AET) is dependent upon the heat tolerance of the charge. For most samples, a temperature up to 565°C (1050°F) can be attained. This maximum will be significantly lower for heat sensitive samples (for example, heavy residues) and might be somewhat higher for nonheat sensitive samples.
1.4 The recommended distillation method for crude oils up to cutpoint 400°C (752°F) AET is Test Method D2892. This test method can be used for heavy crude oils with initial boiling points greater than 150°C (302°F). However, distillation curves and fraction qualities obtained by these methods are not comparable.
1.5 This test method contains the following annexes:
1.5.1 Annex A1—Test Method for Determination of Temperature Response Time,
1.5.2 Annex A2—Practice for Calibration of Sensors,
1.5.3 Annex A3—Test Method for Dehydration of a Wet Sample of Oil,
1.5.4 Annex A4—Practice for Conversion of Observed Vapor Temperature to Atmospheric Equivalent Temperature (AET), and
1.5.5 Annex A5—Test Method for Determination of Wettage.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific warnings, see 6.5.4.2, 6.5.6.3, 6.9.3, 9.5, 9.7, and A2.3.1.3.

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Designation: D5236 − 03(Reapproved 2011)
Standard Test Method for
Distillation of Heavy Hydrocarbon Mixtures (Vacuum Potstill
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Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5236; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.5.4 Annex A4—Practice for Conversion of Observed Va-
por Temperature to Atmospheric Equivalent Temperature
1.1 This test method covers the procedure for distillation of
(AET), and
heavy hydrocarbon mixtures having initial boiling points
1.5.5 Annex A5—Test Method for Determination of Wet-
greater than 150°C (300°F), such as heavy crude oils, petro-
tage.
leum distillates, residues, and synthetic mixtures. It employs a
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
potstill with a low pressure drop entrainment separator oper-
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
ated under total takeoff conditions. Distillation conditions and
only.
equipment performance criteria are specified and typical appa-
ratus is illustrated.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.2 This test method details the procedures for the produc-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
tion of distillate fractions of standardized quality in the gas oil
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
and lubricating oil range as well as the production of standard
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
residue. In addition, it provides for the determination of
warnings, see 6.5.4.2, 6.5.6.3, 6.9.3, 9.5, 9.7, and A2.3.1.3.
standard distillation curves to the highest atmospheric equiva-
lent temperature possible by conventional distillation.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 The maximum achievable atmospheric equivalent tem-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
perature (AET) is dependent upon the heat tolerance of the
D941Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Spe-
charge.Formostsamples,atemperatureupto565°C(1050°F)
cific Gravity) of Liquids by Lipkin Bicapillary Pycnom-
can be attained. This maximum will be significantly lower for
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eter (Withdrawn 1993)
heatsensitivesamples(forexample,heavyresidues)andmight
D1217Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Spe-
be somewhat higher for nonheat sensitive samples.
cific Gravity) of Liquids by Bingham Pycnometer
1.4 The recommended distillation method for crude oils up
D1250Guide for Use of the Petroleum MeasurementTables
to cutpoint 400°C (752°F) AET is Test Method D2892. This
D1298Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific
testmethodcanbeusedforheavycrudeoilswithinitialboiling
Gravity), or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid
pointsgreaterthan150°C(302°F).However,distillationcurves
Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method
and fraction qualities obtained by these methods are not
D1480Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Spe-
comparable.
cific Gravity) of Viscous Materials by Bingham Pycnom-
eter
1.5 This test method contains the following annexes:
D2892Test Method for Distillation of Crude Petroleum
1.5.1 Annex A1—Test Method for Determination of Tem-
(15-Theoretical Plate Column)
perature Response Time,
D4057Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
1.5.2 Annex A2—Practice for Calibration of Sensors,
Petroleum Products
1.5.3 Annex A3—Test Method for Dehydration of a Wet
D4177Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and
Sample of Oil,
Petroleum Products
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
PetroleumProductsandLubricantsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommittee contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
D02.08 on Volatility. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2011. Published April 2012. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D5236–03(2007). The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
DOI: 10.1520/D5236-03R11. www.astm.org.
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D5002Test Method for Density and Relative Density of 4.2 Themassofeachfractionisobtained.Distillationyields
Crude Oils by Digital Density Analyzer by mass are calculated from the mass of each fraction relative
to the total mass recovery.
3. Terminology
4.3 The de
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