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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Designation: D5709 − 09 (Reapproved 2015)
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
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
particle size distribution analysis by dry sieve testing on green
Sieves
petroleum coke with a topsize of no more than 75 mm and
calcinedpetroleumcokewithatopsizeofnomorethan25 mm.
3. Terminology
Size fractions go down to and include 4.75 mm for green
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
petroleum coke and 75 µm for calcined petroleum coke.
3.1.1 bulk sample, n—the reduced and divided representa-
NOTE 1—To convert units, see Table 1 on nominal dimensions in
tiveportionofthegrosssampleaspreparedforshipmenttoand
Specification E11. For example, 75 mm is approximately equivalent to a
received by a laboratory, to be prepared for analysis.
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
3.1.2 gross sample, n—the original, uncrushed, representa-
75 microns to 0.0029 in.
tive portion taken from a shipment or lot of coke.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.1.3 lot, n—a quantity of coke to be represented by a gross
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
sample.
standard.
3.1.4 representative sample, n—a sample collected in such a
1.2.1 The sieve size is reported as U.S.A. standard test
manner that every particle in the lot to be sampled is equally
series in any units listed in Table 1 on nominal dimensions of
represented in the gross sample.
Specification E11, or their commercial size equivalents.
3.1.5 topsize, n—the size of the smallest opening of one
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
sieve of a series upon which is cumulatively retained a total of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
less than 5 % of the sample. This defined topsize is not to be
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
confused with the size of the largest particle in a lot.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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:
D346 Practice for Collection and Preparation of Coke
5. Significance and Use
Samples for Laboratory Analysis
5.1 The test method concerns the sieving of coke into
D2013 Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
designated size fractions for the purpose of characterizing the
D2234/D2234M Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample
material as to its particle size distribution. It requires the use of
of Coal
standard sieves, standard sampling methods, standard sample
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
preparationmethods,andaminimuminitialsamplemassbased
Petroleum Products
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
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
physical characteristics of a coke are related to such a
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
SubcommitteeD02.05onPropertiesofFuels,PetroleumCokeandCarbonMaterial.
distribution including bulk density and surface area. Nuisance
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2015. Published December 2015. Originally
characteristics, such as excessive fines in a lot, can also be
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D5709 – 09. DOI:
controlled.
10.1520/D5709-09R15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.3 Results from this test method are useful in determining
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
whether a coke lot meets purchase specifications, for classifi-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. cation purposes, and for quality control. The results of this test
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D5709 − 09 D5709 − 09 (Reapproved 2015)
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 75 mm and calcined petroleum coke with a topsize of no more than 25 mm.
25 mm. Size fractions go down to and include 4.75 mm 4.75 mm for green petroleum coke and 75 μm 75 μm for calcined
petroleum coke.
NOTE 1—To convert units, see Table 1 on nominal dimensions in Specification E11. For example, 75 mm 75 mm is approximately equivalent to a
nominal sieve opening of 3 in. and 25 mm 3 in. and 25 mm to a nominal sieve opening of 1 in. Likewise, 4.75 mm 1 in. Likewise, 4.75 mm can be
converted to approximately 0.187 in. and 75 microns to 0.0029 in.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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
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/D2234M Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample of Coal
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D4749 Test Method for Performing the Sieve Analysis of Coal and Designating Coal Size
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 with the size of the largest particle in a lot.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 A representative coke sample is divided into ranges of particle size by the use of a series of square-holed sieves.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products 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 Dec. 1, 2009Oct. 1, 2015. Published February 2010December 2015. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20052009
as D5709–95(2005).D5709 – 09. DOI: 10.1520/D5709-09.10.1520/D5709-09R15.
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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
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TABLE 1 Industry Typical Sieves
Calcined Petroleum Coke Green Petroleum Coke
25.0 mm 25.0 mm
19.0 mm 12.5 mm
12.5 mm 4.75 mm
4.75 mm −4.75 mm
3.35 mm
2.36 mm
1.18 mm
600 μm
300 μm
212 μm
150 μm
75 μm
−75 μm
5. Significance and Use
5.1 The test method concerns the sieving of coke into designated size frac
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