ASTM D2887-13
(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.
5.3 Procedure B was tested with biodiesel mixtures and reports the Boiling Point Distribution of FAME esters of vegetable and animal origin mixed with ultra low sulfur diesel.
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.
1.1.1 Procedure A (Sections 6-14)—Allows a larger selection of columns and analysis conditions such as packed and capillary columns as well as a Thermal Conductivity Detector in addition to the Flame Ionization Detector. Analysis times range from 14 to 60 min.
1.1.2 Procedure B (Sections 15-23)—Is restricted to only 3 capillary columns and requires no sample dilution. In addition, Procedure B is used not only for the sample types described in Procedure A but also for the analysis of samples containing biodiesel mixtures B5, B10, and B20. The analysis time, when using Procedure B (Accelerated D2887), is reduced to about 8 min.
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 − 13
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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the boiling
information only.
range distribution of petroleum products. The test method is
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
applicable to petroleum products and fractions having a final
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
boiling point of 538°C (1000°F) or lower at atmospheric
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
pressure as measured by this test method. This test method is
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
limited to samples having a boiling range greater than 55.5°C
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
(100°F), and having a vapor pressure sufficiently low to permit
sampling at ambient temperature.
2. Referenced Documents
NOTE 1—Since a boiling range is the difference between two
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
temperatures, only the constant of 1.8°F/°C is used in the conversion of
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at
the temperature range from one system of units to another.
Atmospheric Pressure
1.1.1 Procedure A (Sections 6–14)—Allows a larger
D1160 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at
selection of columns and analysis conditions such as packed
Reduced Pressure
and capillary columns as well as a Thermal Conductivity
D2892 Test Method for Distillation of Crude Petroleum
Detector in addition to the Flame Ionization Detector.Analysis
(15-Theoretical Plate Column)
times range from 14 to 60 min.
D3710 Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Gaso-
1.1.2 Procedure B (Sections 15–23)—Is restricted to only
line and Gasoline Fractions by Gas Chromatography
3 capillary columns and requires no sample dilution. In
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addition, Procedure B is used not only for the sample types
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
described in Procedure A but also for the analysis of samples
Petroleum Products
containing biodiesel mixtures B5, B10, and B20. The analysis
D4626 Practice for Calculation of Gas Chromatographic
time,whenusingProcedureB(AcceleratedD2887),isreduced
Response Factors
to about 8 min.
D6708 Practice for StatisticalAssessment and Improvement
of Expected Agreement Between Two Test Methods that
1.2 This test method is not to be used for the analysis of
gasoline samples or gasoline components. These types of Purport to Measure the Same Property of a Material
samples must be analyzed by Test Method D3710. E260 Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography
E355 Practice for Gas ChromatographyTerms and Relation-
ships
E516 Practice for Testing Thermal Conductivity Detectors
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
Used in Gas Chromatography
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D02.04.0H on Chromatographic Distribution Methods.
Current edition approved May 1, 2013. Published June 2013. Originally
approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D2887–12. DOI:
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10.1520/D2887-13. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This standard has been developed through the cooperative effort between contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
ASTM International and the Energy Institute, London. The EI and ASTM Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
International logos imply that the ASTM International and EI standards are the ASTM website.
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technically equivalent, but does not imply that both standards are editorially The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
identical. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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E594 Practice for Testing Flame Ionization Detectors Used chromatogram is recorded throughout the analysis. Boiling
in Gas or Supercritical Fluid Chromatography points are assigned to the
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Designation: D2887 − 12 D2887 − 13
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.
1.1.1 Procedure A (Sections 6-14)—Allows a larger selection of columns and analysis conditions such as packed and capillary
columns as well as a Thermal Conductivity Detector in addition to the Flame Ionization Detector. Analysis times range from 14
to 60 min.
1.1.2 Procedure B (Sections 15-23)—Is restricted to only 3 capillary columns and requires no sample dilution. In addition,
Procedure B is used not only for the sample types described in Procedure A but also for the analysis of samples containing biodiesel
mixtures B5, B10, and B20. The analysis time, when using Procedure B (Accelerated D2887), is reduced to about 8 min.
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
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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 Nov. 1, 2012May 1, 2013. Published April 2013June 2013. Originally approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 20082012 as
D2887–08.–12. DOI: 10.1520/D2887-12.10.1520/D2887-13.
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This standard has been developed through the cooperative effort between ASTM International and the Energy Institute, London. The EI and ASTM International logos
imply that the ASTM International and EI standards are technically equivalent, but 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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E260 Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography
E355 Practice for Gas Chromatography Terms and Relationships
E516 Practice for Testing Thermal Conductivity Detectors
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