ASTM D2892-18
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Distillation of Crude Petroleum (15-Theoretical Plate Column)
Standard Test Method for Distillation of Crude Petroleum (15-Theoretical Plate Column)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is one of a number of tests conducted on a crude oil to determine its value. It provides an estimate of the yields of fractions of various boiling ranges and is therefore valuable in technical discussions of a commercial nature.
5.2 This test method corresponds to the standard laboratory distillation efficiency referred to as 15/5. The fractions produced can be analyzed as produced or combined to produce samples for analytical studies, engineering, and product quality evaluations. The preparation and evaluation of such blends is not part of this test method.
5.3 This test method can be used as an analytical tool for examination of other petroleum mixtures with the exception of LPG, very light naphthas, and mixtures with initial boiling points above 400 °C.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the procedure for the distillation of stabilized crude petroleum (see Note 1) to a final cut temperature of 400 °C Atmospheric Equivalent Temperature (AET). This test method employs a fractionating column having an efficiency of 14 to 18 theoretical plates operated at a reflux ratio of 5:1. Performance criteria for the necessary equipment is specified. Some typical examples of acceptable apparatus are presented in schematic form. This test method offers a compromise between efficiency and time in order to facilitate the comparison of distillation data between laboratories.
Note 1: Defined as having a Reid vapor pressure less than 82.7 kPa (12 psi).
1.2 This test method details procedures for the production of a liquefied gas, distillate fractions, and residuum of standardized quality on which analytical data can be obtained, and the determination of yields of the above fractions by both mass and volume. From the preceding information, a graph of temperature versus mass % distilled can be produced. This distillation curve corresponds to a laboratory technique, which is defined at 15/5 (15 theoretical plate column, 5:1 reflux ratio) or TBP (true boiling point).
1.3 This test method can also be applied to any petroleum mixture except liquefied petroleum gases, very light naphthas, and fractions having initial boiling points above 400 °C.
1.4 This test method contains the following annexes and appendixes:
1.4.1 Annex A1—Test Method for the Determination of the Efficiency of a Distillation Column,
1.4.2 Annex A2—Test Method for the Determination of the Dynamic Holdup of a Distillation Column,
1.4.3 Annex A3—Test Method for the Determination of the Heat Loss in a Distillation Column (Static Conditions),
1.4.4 Annex A4—Test Method for the Verification of Temperature Sensor Location,
1.4.5 Annex A5—Test Method for Determination of the Temperature Response Time,
1.4.6 Annex A6—Practice for the Calibration of Sensors,
1.4.7 Annex A7—Test Method for the Verification of Reflux Dividing Valves,
1.4.8 Annex A8—Practice for Conversion of Observed Vapor Temperature to Atmospheric Equivalent Temperature (AET),
1.4.9 Appendix X1—Test Method for Dehydration of a Sample of Wet Crude Oil, and
1.4.10 Appendix X2—Practice for Performance Check.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 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. For specific warning statements, see Section 10.
1.7 WARNING—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central nervous system, kidney, and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury ...
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Designation: D2892 − 18
Standard Test Method for
Distillation of Crude Petroleum (15-Theoretical Plate
1
Column)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2892; 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* 1.4.4 Annex A4—Test Method for the Verification of Tem-
perature Sensor Location,
1.1 Thistestmethodcoverstheprocedureforthedistillation
1.4.5 Annex A5—Test Method for Determination of the
of stabilized crude petroleum (see Note 1) to a final cut
Temperature Response Time,
temperature of 400°C Atmospheric Equivalent Temperature
1.4.6 Annex A6—Practice for the Calibration of Sensors,
(AET). This test method employs a fractionating column
1.4.7 Annex A7—Test Method for the Verification of Reflux
havinganefficiencyof 14 to 18 theoretical plates operatedata
Dividing Valves,
reflux ratio of 5:1. Performance criteria for the necessary
1.4.8 Annex A8—Practice for Conversion of Observed Va-
equipment is specified. Some typical examples of acceptable
por Temperature to Atmospheric Equivalent Temperature
apparatus are presented in schematic form. This test method
(AET),
offers a compromise between efficiency and time in order to
1.4.9 Appendix X1—Test Method for Dehydration of a
facilitate the comparison of distillation data between laborato-
Sample of Wet Crude Oil, and
ries.
1.4.10 Appendix X2—Practice for Performance Check.
NOTE 1—Defined as having a Reid vapor pressure less than 82.7kPa
(12psi).
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
1.2 Thistestmethoddetailsproceduresfortheproductionof
providedforinformationonlyandarenotconsideredstandard.
a liquefied gas, distillate fractions, and residuum of standard-
ized quality on which analytical data can be obtained, and the
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
determinationofyieldsoftheabovefractionsbybothmassand
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
volume. From the preceding information, a graph of tempera-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ture versus mass % distilled can be produced. This distillation
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
curve corresponds to a laboratory technique, which is defined mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
at 15/5 (15 theoretical plate column, 5:1 reflux ratio) or TBP
For specific warning statements, see Section 10.
(true boiling point). 1.7 WARNING—Mercury has been designated by many
regulatory agencies as a hazardous material that can cause
1.3 This test method can also be applied to any petroleum
central nervous system, kidney, and liver damage. Mercury, or
mixture except liquefied petroleum gases, very light naphthas,
its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to
and fractions having initial boiling points above 400°C.
materials.Cautionshouldbetakenwhenhandlingmercuryand
1.4 This test method contains the following annexes and
mercury containing products. See the applicable product Ma-
appendixes:
terial Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA’s
1.4.1 Annex A1—Test Method for the Determination of the
website—http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm—for addi-
Efficiency of a Distillation Column,
tional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury
1.4.2 Annex A2—Test Method for the Determination of the
and/or mercury containing products into your state or country
Dynamic Holdup of a Distillation Column, may be prohibited by law.
1.4.3 Annex A3—Test Method for the Determination of the
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
Heat Loss in a Distillation Column (Static Conditions),
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
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mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Subcommittee D02.08 on Volatility.
Current edition approved April 1, 2018. Published April 2018. Originally
approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D2892–17a. DOI:
10.1520/D2892-18.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D2892 − 17a D2892 − 18
Standard Test Method for
Distillation of Crude Petroleum (15-Theoretical Plate
1
Column)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2892; 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*
1.1 This test method covers the procedure for the distillation of stabilized crude petroleum (see Note 1) to a final cut temperature
of 400 °C Atmospheric Equivalent Temperature (AET). This test method employs a fractionating column having an efficiency of
14 to 18 theoretical plates operated at a reflux ratio of 5:1. Performance criteria for the necessary equipment is specified. Some
typical examples of acceptable apparatus are presented in schematic form. This test method offers a compromise between efficiency
and time in order to facilitate the comparison of distillation data between laboratories.
NOTE 1—Defined as having a Reid vapor pressure less than 82.7 kPa (12 psi).
1.2 This test method details procedures for the production of a liquefied gas, distillate fractions, and residuum of standardized
quality on which analytical data can be obtained, and the determination of yields of the above fractions by both mass and volume.
From the preceding information, a graph of temperature versus mass % distilled can be produced. This distillation curve
corresponds to a laboratory technique, which is defined at 15/5 (15 theoretical plate column, 5:1 reflux ratio) or TBP (true boiling
point).
1.3 This test method can also be applied to any petroleum mixture except liquefied petroleum gases, very light naphthas, and
fractions having initial boiling points above 400 °C.
1.4 This test method contains the following annexes and appendixes:
1.4.1 Annex A1—Test Method for the Determination of the Efficiency of a Distillation Column,
1.4.2 Annex A2—Test Method for the Determination of the Dynamic Holdup of a Distillation Column,
1.4.3 Annex A3—Test Method for the Determination of the Heat Loss in a Distillation Column (Static Conditions),
1.4.4 Annex A4—Test Method for the Verification of Temperature Sensor Location,
1.4.5 Annex A5—Test Method for Determination of the Temperature Response Time,
1.4.6 Annex A6—Practice for the Calibration of Sensors,
1.4.7 Annex A7—Test Method for the Verification of Reflux Dividing Valves,
1.4.8 Annex A8—Practice for Conversion of Observed Vapor Temperature to Atmospheric Equivalent Temperature (AET),
1.4.9 Appendix X1—Test Method for Dehydration of a Sample of Wet Crude Oil, and
1.4.10 Appendix X2—Practice for Performance Check.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5.1 Exception—The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 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. For specific warning statements, see Section 10.
1.7 WARNING—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central
nervous system, kidney, and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution
should be taken when handling mercury and mercury containing products. See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) for details and EPA’s website—http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm—for additional information. Users should be aware
that selling mercury and/or mercury containing products into your state or country may be prohibited by law.
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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
D02.08 on Volatility.
Current edition approved July 1, 2017April 1, 2018. Published July 2017April 2018. Originally approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as
D2892 – 17.D2892 – 17a. DOI: 10.1520/D2892-17A.10.1520/D2892-18.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Consho
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