ASTM D2713-91(2001)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Dryness of Propane (Valve Freeze Method)
Standard Test Method for Dryness of Propane (Valve Freeze Method)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test is a functional test in which the water concentration in the product is related to product behavior characteristics in a pressure-reducing system of special design to arrive at a measure of product acceptability in common use applications. Experience has demonstrated that excessive water content (dissolved water) will cause freeze-up difficulties in pressure reducing systems.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the dryness of propane-type products such as, but not limited to, commercial propane (see Specification D1835).
Note 1--This test method is not applicable to propane-type products containing antifreeze agents. However, the relative freeze times of such materials tested by this procedure may be an indication of the tendency of these products to cause freezing in pressure reducing regulators.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
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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An American National Standard
Designation:D2713–91(Reapproved 2001)
Designation: 395/98
Standard Test Method for
Dryness of Propane (Valve Freeze Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2713; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope at a measure of product acceptability in common use applica-
tions. Experience has demonstrated that excessive water con-
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the dryness
tent (dissolved water) will cause freeze-up difficulties in
of propane-type products such as, but not limited to, commer-
pressure reducing systems.
cial propane (see Specification D 1835).
NOTE 1—This test method is not applicable to propane-type products 5. Apparatus
containing antifreeze agents. However, the relative freeze times of such
5.1 PropaneWaterTestValve —Aspeciallyconstructedand
materials tested by this procedure may be an indication of the tendency of
calibrated valve manufactured solely for this test (Note 2). The
these products to cause freezing in pressure reducing regulators.
valvehastwoopenpositions,awideopenpositionforflushing,
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
and a small preset flow position for testing.
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
NOTE 2—The propane water test valve is a precision instrument and it
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
should be so treated. It should not be dropped, strained in any way, or
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
disassembled, except to clean the filter in accordance with the manufac-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
turer’s instructions. Valves suspected of being defective should be
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
returned to the manufacturer for inspection, reconditioning or recalibra-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tion.
5.2 Stop Watch.
2. Referenced Documents
5.3 Sample Cylinder, having a minimum capacity of 11.4 L
2.1 ASTM Standards:
(3 gal).
D 1265 Practice for Sampling Liquefied Petroleum (LP)
5.4 Cloth, dry, clean.
Gases - Manual Method
D 1835 Specification for Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases
6. Sampling
6.1 The sensitivity of moisture test measurements to uncon-
3. Summary of Test Method
trollable sampling errors is such as to warrant conducting all
3.1 A liquid-phase sample of the product to be tested is
important tests at the propane supply source rather than on
flowed through the propane water test valve to cool the valve
samples taken from the bulk supply. Referee tests should be
body.After cooling, the test valve is partially closed to a small
conducted on the bulk supply.
preset flow rate and the time required for the valve to freeze,
6.2 If the test cannot be run by connecting the apparatus
and thus interrupt the normal flow, is recorded. The average
directly to the bulk propane supply, a sample can be taken into
observed time for several successive observations is recorded
a sample cylinder having a minimum capacity of 11.4 L. In
as the observed freeze time.
such cases, the sample shall be taken strictly in accordance
with directions given in Practice D 1265.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test is a functional test in which the water concen-
7. Procedure
tration in the product is related to product behavior character-
7.1 Connect (Note 3) the propane water test valve to the
istics in a pressure-reducing system of special design to arrive
liquid line of the bulk product source or to the liquid phase
connection of the sample cylinder described in 6.2, so that the
body of the valve is horizontal and the outlet opening is aimed
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
vertically upward. The valve should be positioned so that the
Petroleum Products and Lubricantsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.Hon Liquified Petroleum Gas.
Current edition approved March 15, 1991. Published July 1991. Originally
published as D 2713 – 68 T. Last previous edition D 2713 – 86. A list of suppliers of LP-Gas freeze valves is available from ASTM as a
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.01. research report. Request D02–1423.
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