ASTM D2887-12
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography
Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The boiling range distribution of petroleum fractions provides an insight into the composition of feedstocks and products related to petroleum refining processes. The gas chromatographic simulation of this determination can be used to replace conventional distillation methods for control of refining operations. This test method can be used for product specification testing with the mutual agreement of interested parties.
5.2 Boiling range distributions obtained by this test method are essentially equivalent to those obtained by true boiling point (TBP) distillation (see Test Method D2892). They are not equivalent to results from low efficiency distillations such as those obtained with Test Method D86 or D1160.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the boiling range distribution of petroleum products. The test method is applicable to petroleum products and fractions having a final boiling point of 538°C (1000°F) or lower at atmospheric pressure as measured by this test method. This test method is limited to samples having a boiling range greater than 55.5°C (100°F), and having a vapor pressure sufficiently low to permit sampling at ambient temperature.Note 1—Since a boiling range is the difference between two temperatures, only the constant of 1.8°F/°C is used in the conversion of the temperature range from one system of units to another.
1.2 This test method is not to be used for the analysis of gasoline samples or gasoline components. These types of samples must be analyzed by Test Method D3710.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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.
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Designation: D2887 − 12
Designation:406
Standard Test Method for
Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas
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Chromatography
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2887; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the boiling
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at
range distribution of petroleum products. The test method is
Atmospheric Pressure
applicable to petroleum products and fractions having a final
D1160 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at
boiling point of 538°C (1000°F) or lower at atmospheric
Reduced Pressure
pressure as measured by this test method. This test method is
D2892 Test Method for Distillation of Crude Petroleum
limited to samples having a boiling range greater than 55.5°C
(15-Theoretical Plate Column)
(100°F), and having a vapor pressure sufficiently low to permit
D3710 Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Gaso-
sampling at ambient temperature.
line and Gasoline Fractions by Gas Chromatography
NOTE 1—Since a boiling range is the difference between two
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
temperatures, only the constant of 1.8°F/°C is used in the conversion of
Petroleum Products
the temperature range from one system of units to another.
D4626 Practice for Calculation of Gas Chromatographic
1.2 This test method is not to be used for the analysis of
Response Factors
gasoline samples or gasoline components. These types of
D6708 Practice for StatisticalAssessment and Improvement
samples must be analyzed by Test Method D3710.
of Expected Agreement Between Two Test Methods that
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as Purport to Measure the Same Property of a Material
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for
E260 Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography
information only. E355 Practice for Gas Chromatography Terms and Relation-
ships
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
E516 Practice for Testing Thermal Conductivity Detectors
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Used in Gas Chromatography
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
E594 Practice for Testing Flame Ionization Detectors Used
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
in Gas or Supercritical Fluid Chromatography
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—This test method makes reference to many
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
common gas chromatographic procedures, terms, and relation-
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
ships. Detailed definitions of these can be found in Practices
D02.04.0H on Chromatographic Distribution Methods.
E260, E355, and E594.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2012. Published April 2013. Originally
approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D2887–08. DOI:
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
10.1520/D2887-12.
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This standard has been developed through the cooperative effort between
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International logos imply that the ASTM International and EI standards are contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
technically equivalent, but does not imply that both standards are editorially Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
identical. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.2.1 area slice, n—the area, resulting from the integration products related to petroleum refining processes. The gas
of the chromatographic detector signal, within a specified chromatographic simulation of this determination can be used
retention time interval. In area slice mode (see 6.3.2), peak to replace conventional distillation methods for control of
detection parameters are bypassed and the detector signal refining operations. This test method can be used for product
integralisrecordedasareaslicesofconsecutive,fixedduration specification testing with the mut
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Designation: D2887 − 08 D2887 − 12
Designation: 406
Standard Test Method for
Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas
1,2
Chromatography
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2887; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the boiling range distribution of petroleum products. The test method is
applicable to petroleum products and fractions having a final boiling point of 538°C (1000°F) or lower at atmospheric pressure
as measured by this test method. This test method is limited to samples having a boiling range greater than 55.5°C (100°F), and
having a vapor pressure sufficiently low to permit sampling at ambient temperature.
NOTE 1—Since a boiling range is the difference between two temperatures, only the constant of 1.8°F/°C is used in the conversion of the temperature
range from one system of units to another.
1.2 This test method is not to be used for the analysis of gasoline samples or gasoline components. These types of samples must
be analyzed by Test Method D3710.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.4 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure
D1160 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Reduced Pressure
D2892 Test Method for Distillation of Crude Petroleum (15-Theoretical Plate Column)
D3710 Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Gasoline and Gasoline Fractions by Gas Chromatography
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D4626 Practice for Calculation of Gas Chromatographic Response Factors
D6708 Practice for Statistical Assessment and Improvement of Expected Agreement Between Two Test Methods that Purport
to Measure the Same Property of a Material
E260 Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography
E355 Practice for Gas Chromatography Terms and Relationships
E516 Practice for Testing Thermal Conductivity Detectors Used in Gas Chromatography
E594 Practice for Testing Flame Ionization Detectors Used in Gas or Supercritical Fluid Chromatography
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D02.04.0H
on Chromatographic Distribution Methods.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2008Nov. 1, 2012. Published January 2009April 2013. Originally approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 20062008 as
D2887–06a.–08. DOI: 10.1520/D2887-08.10.1520/D2887-12.
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This standard has been developed through the cooperative effort between ASTM International and the Institute of Petroleum, Energy Institute, London. The IPEI and
ASTM International logos imply that the ASTM International and IPEI standards are technically equivalent, but their use does not imply that both standards are editorially
identical.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—This test method makes reference to many common gas chromatographic procedures, terms, and relationships.
Detailed definitions of these can be found in Practices E260, E355, and E594.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 area slice—slice, n—the area, resulting from the integration of the chromatographic detector signal, within a specified
retention time interval. In area slice mode (see 6.3.2), peak detection p
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