ASTM D5709-22

Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Petroleum Coke

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The test method concerns the sieving of coke into designated size fractions for the purpose of characterizing the material as to its particle size distribution. It requires the use of standard sieves, standard sampling methods, standard sample preparation methods, and a minimum initial sample mass based on lot topsize. Suggestions are given for industry typical sieve stacks for both green and calcined petroleum coke.  
5.2 Particle size distribution is significant in that many physical characteristics of a coke are related to such a distribution including bulk density and surface area. Nuisance characteristics, such as excessive fines in a lot, can also be controlled.  
5.3 Results from this test method are useful in determining whether a coke lot meets purchase specifications, for classification purposes, and for quality control. The results of this test method can also be used to predict the performance of a particular lot of coke in a process.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method details a procedure for performing particle size distribution analysis by dry sieve testing on green petroleum coke with a topsize of no more than 75 mm and calcined petroleum coke with a topsize of no more than 25 mm. Size fractions go down to and include 4.75 mm for green petroleum coke and 75 μm for calcined petroleum coke.  
Note 1: To convert units, see Table 1 on nominal dimensions in Specification E11. For example, 75 mm is approximately equivalent to a nominal sieve opening of 3 in. and 25 mm to a nominal sieve opening of 1 in. Likewise, 4.75 mm can be converted to approximately 0.187 in. and 75 microns to 0.0029 in.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.2.1 The sieve size is reported as U.S.A. standard test series in any units listed in Table 1 on nominal dimensions of Specification E11, or their commercial size equivalents.  
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2022
• ICS: 75.160.10 - Solid fuels
• Technical Committee: D02 - Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
• Drafting Committee: D02.05 - Properties of Fuels, Petroleum Coke and Carbon Material

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D5709 − 22
Standard Test Method for
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Sieve Analysis of Petroleum Coke
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5709; 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.
1. Scope* D4749 Test Method for Performing the Sieve Analysis of
Coal and Designating Coal Size
1.1 This test method details a procedure for performing
D6969 Practice for Preparation of Calcined Petroleum Coke
particle size distribution analysis by dry sieve testing on green
Samples for Analysis
petroleum coke with a topsize of no more than 75 mm and
D6970 Practice for Collection of Calcined Petroleum Coke
calcinedpetroleumcokewithatopsizeofnomorethan25 mm.
Samples for Analysis
Size fractions go down to and include 4.75 mm for green
D8145 Practice for Sampling of Green Petroleum Coke
petroleum coke and 75 µm for calcined petroleum coke.
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
NOTE 1—To convert units, see Table 1 on nominal dimensions in
Sieves
Specification E11. For example, 75 mm is approximately equivalent to a
nominal sieve opening of 3 in. and 25 mm to a nominal sieve opening of
3. Terminology
1 in. Likewise, 4.75 mm can be converted to approximately 0.187 in. and
75 microns to 0.0029 in.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.1.1 bulk sample, n—the reduced and divided representa-
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
tiveportionofthegrosssampleaspreparedforshipmenttoand
standard.
received by a laboratory, to be prepared for analysis.
1.2.1 The sieve size is reported as U.S.A. standard test
3.1.2 gross sample, n—the original, uncrushed, representa-
series in any units listed in Table 1 on nominal dimensions of
tive portion taken from a shipment or lot of coke.
Specification E11, or their commercial size equivalents.
3.1.3 lot, n—a quantity of coke to be represented by a gross
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
sample.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.4 representative sample, n—a sample collected in such a
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
manner that every particle in the lot to be sampled is equally
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. represented in the gross sample.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.5 topsize, n—the size of the smallest opening of one
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
sieve of a series upon which is cumulatively retained a total of
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
less than 5 % of the sample. This defined topsize is not to be
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
confused with the size of the largest particle in a lot.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 A representative coke sample is divided into ranges of
2. Referenced Documents
particle size by the use of a series of square-holed sieves.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2013 Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
5. Significance and Use
5.1 The test method concerns the sieving of coke into
designated size fractions for the purpose of characterizing the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
material as to its particle size distribution. It requires the use of
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
SubcommitteeD02.05onPropertiesofFuels,PetroleumCokeandCarbonMaterial.
standard sieves, standard sampling methods, standard sample
Current edition approved May 1, 2022. Published May 2022. Originally
preparationmethods,andaminimuminitialsamplemassbased
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D5709 – 09 (2015).
on lot topsize. Suggestions are given for industry typical sieve
DOI: 10.1520/D5709-22.
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stacks for both green and calcined petroleum coke.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.2 Particle size distribution is significant in that many
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. physical characteristics of a coke are related to such a
*A Summary of Changes section appear
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Designation: D5709 − 09 (Reapproved 2015) D5709 − 22
Standard Test Method for
1
Sieve Analysis of Petroleum Coke
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5709; 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.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This test method details a procedure for performing particle size distribution analysis by dry sieve testing on green petroleum
coke with a topsize of no more than 75 mm and calcined petroleum coke with a topsize of no more than 25 mm. Size fractions
go down to and include 4.75 mm for green petroleum coke and 75 μm for calcined petroleum coke.
NOTE 1—To convert units, see Table 1 on nominal dimensions in Specification E11. For example, 75 mm is approximately equivalent to a nominal sieve
opening of 3 in. and 25 mm to a nominal sieve opening of 1 in. Likewise, 4.75 mm can be converted to approximately 0.187 in. and 75 microns to
0.0029 in.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.2.1 The sieve size is reported as U.S.A. standard test series in any units listed in Table 1 on nominal dimensions of Specification
E11, or their commercial size equivalents.
1.3 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D346 Practice for Collection and Preparation of Coke Samples for Laboratory Analysis
D2013 Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
D2234/D2234MD4749 Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample of CoalTest Method for Performing the Sieve Analysis of Coal
and Designating Coal Size
D4057D6969 Practice for Manual Sampling Preparation of Petroleum and Petroleum ProductsCalcined Petroleum Coke
Samples for Analysis
D4749D6970 Test Method for Performing the Sieve Analysis of Coal and Designating Coal SizePractice for Collection of
Calcined Petroleum Coke Samples for Analysis
D8145 Practice for Sampling of Green Petroleum Coke
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.05 on Properties of Fuels, Petroleum Coke and Carbon Material.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2015May 1, 2022. Published December 2015May 2022. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20092015 as
D5709 – 09.D5709 – 09 (2015). DOI: 10.1520/D5709-09R15.10.1520/D5709-22.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. 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
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E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 bulk sample, n—the reduced and divided representative portion of the gross sample as prepared for shipment to and received
by a laboratory, to be prepared for analysis.
3.1.2 gross sample, n—the original, uncrushed, representative portion taken from a shipment or lot of coke.
3.1.3 lot, n—a quantity of coke to be represented by a gross sample.
3.1.4 representative sample, n—a sample collected in such a manner that every particle in the lot to be sampled is equally
represented in the gross sample.
3.1.5 topsize, n—the size of the smallest opening of one sieve of a series upon which is cumulatively retained a total of less than
5 % of the sample. This defined topsize is not to be confused wi
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