ISO/TS 23877-1:2023

Petroleum and related products from natural or synthetic sources — Determination of pour point — Part 1: Automated step-wise cooling method

This document specifies a method for determining the pour point of petroleum products by means of automated equipment, in which movement of the test specimen is detected using a step-wise cooling technique. A separate procedure suitable for the determination of the lower pour point of fuel oils, heavy lubricant base stock, and products containing residual fuel components is also described. The procedure described in this document is not suitable for crude oils. Test results from this method are determined in 3 °C testing intervals. NOTE Some equipment can also generate results at 1 °C testing intervals, which is an acceptable alternative procedure, but for which precision and bias have not been determined.

Produits pétroliers et connexes d'origine naturelle ou synthétique - Détermination du point d'écoulement — Partie 1: Méthode automatisée par refroidissement par paliers

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• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 05-Jul-2023
• ICS: 75.080 - Petroleum products in general
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 28 - Petroleum and related products, fuels and lubricants from natural or synthetic sources
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 28 - Petroleum and related products, fuels and lubricants from natural or synthetic sources
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 06-Jul-2023
• Due Date: 06-May-2022
• Completion Date: 06-Jul-2023

Relations

• Consolidates: ISO/TS 21192:2019 - Electronic fee collection — Support for traffic management
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022

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TECHNICAL ISO/TS
SPECIFICATION 23877-1
First edition
2023-07
Petroleum and related products
from natural or synthetic sources —
Determination of pour point —
Part 1:
Automated step-wise cooling method
Produits pétroliers et connexes d'origine naturelle ou synthétique -
Détermination du point d'écoulement —
Partie 1: Méthode automatisée par refroidissement par paliers
Reference number
ISO/TS 23877-1:2023(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 2
5 Reagents and materials . 2
6 Apparatus . 2
7 Sampling . 3
8 Preparation of apparatus .3
9 Calibration .4
10 Verification of the performance of the apparatus . 4
11 Procedure . 4
12 Expression of results .5
13 Precision . 6
14 Test report . 6
Annex A (normative) Detection principles . 7
Bibliography .10
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
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described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
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of (a) patent(s). ISO takes no position concerning the evidence, validity or applicability of any claimed
patent rights in respect thereof. As of the date of publication of this document, ISO had not received
notice of (a) patent(s) which may be required to implement this document. However, implementers are
cautioned that this may not represent the latest information, which may be obtained from the patent
database available at www.iso.org/patents. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all
such patent rights.
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
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expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to
the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see
www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 28, Petroleum and related products, fuels
and lubricants from natural or synthetic sources.
A list of all parts in the ISO 23877 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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Introduction
This document describes the determination of pour point by automated instruments that mirrors
ISO 3016 (which comprises a manual procedure only). This document is based on the techniques used
in the instruments available on the market in 2021.
This test method does not contain any precision at this stage. As this is a newly described technique,
no immediate precision or interim repeatability can be given either. At the time of publication,
an interlaboratory study was ongoing, the results of which will be taken into account in future
standardization activities.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ISO/TS 23877-1:2023(E)
Petroleum and related products from natural or synthetic
sources — Determination of pour point —
Part 1:
Automated step-wise cooling method
WARNING — The use of this document can involve hazardous materials, operations and
equipment. This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated
with its use. It is the responsibility of the users of this document to take appropriate measures
to ensure the safety and health of personnel prior to the application of this document, and to
determine the applicability of any other restrictions.
1 Scope
This document specifies a method for determining the pour point of petroleum products by means of
automated equipment, in which movement of the test specimen is detected using a step-wise cooling
technique.
A separate procedure suitable for the determination of the lower pour point of fuel oils, heavy lubricant
base stock, and products containing residual fuel components is also described.
The procedure described in this document is not suitable for crude oils.
Test results from this method are determined in 3 °C testing intervals.
NOTE Some equipment can also generate results at 1 °C testing intervals, which is an acceptable alternative
procedure, but for which precision and bias have not been determined.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 3170, Petroleum liquids — Manual sampling
ISO 3171, Petroleum liquids — Automatic pipeline sampling
ISO 17034, General requirements for the competence of reference material producers
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
pour point
lowest temperature at which a sample of petroleum product will continue to flow when it is cooled
under specified standard conditions
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3.2
no-flow point
temperature of the test specimen at which a wax crystal structure or viscosity increase, or both,
impeding movement of the surface of the test specimen under specified standard conditions
4 Principle
After preliminary heating, the sample is cooled at a specified rate and examined at intervals of 3 °C for
flow characteristics. The lowest temperature at which movement ("pour" or "flow") of the sample is
detected, by the automated equipment, is recorded as the pour point.
5 Reagents and materials
5.1 Certified reference materials (CRM), from suppliers in accordance with ISO 17034.
6 Apparatus
6.1 Test jar, cylindrical, of clear glass, flat-bottomed, 33,2 mm to 34,8 mm outside diameter and
110 mm to 125 mm in height. The test jar shall have an inside diameter of 30,0 mm to 32,4 mm, with the
constraint that the wall thickness be no greater than 1,6 mm.
The jar shall be marked with a line to indicate a contents level, corresponding to a volume of 45 ml ± 1 ml.
6.2 Sample temperature probe, cylindrical, vertical in the test jar and plunged in the sample, depth
and location specified by the manufacturer of the testing device (see also References [3] and [4]).
A thermometer with digital display (e.g. PT100) shall be used for measuring the sample temperature
with a resolution of at least 0,1 °C and an accuracy of at least 0,5 °C (see Figure 1).
NOTE The exact location of the probe depends on the equipment design manufacturer.
6.3 Anti-moisture device, to close the test jar and bath, preventing the introduction of any moisture.
6.4 Jacket (test jar container), watertight, cylindrical metal, flat-bottomed, dimensions as per the
manufacturer of the testing device. It shall be supported in a vertical position in the cooling device
(6.7), and shall be capable of being cleaned.
6.5 Disc (optional, depending on the design of the equipment), made of any insulating material
(for example cork or felt) approximately 6 mm in thickness, to fit loosely inside the jacket to maintain
the test jar and avoid any direct contact with the jacket.
6.6 Gasket (optional, depending on the design of the equipment), ring form, app
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Foreword . 6
Introduction . 8
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 2
5 Reagents and Materials . 2
6 Apparatus . 2
7 Sampling . 4
8 Preparation of apparatus . 4
9 Calibration . 4
10 Verification of the performance of the apparatus. 5
11 Procedure. 5
12 Expression of results . 6
13 Precision . 6
14 Test report . 7
Annex A (normative) Detection principles . 8
Bibliography . 13
Foreword . iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 2
5 Reagents and materials . 2
6 Apparatus . 2
Figure 1 — Apparatus for pour point test . 4
7 Sampling . 4
8 Preparation of apparatus . 4
9 Calibration . 4
10 Verification of the performance of the apparatus. 5
11 Procedure. 5
Table 1 — Bath and sample temperature ranges . 6
12 Expression of results . 6
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Annex A (normative) Detection principles . 8
A.1 Optics (optical reflection) . 8
Figure A.1 — Detection using optics (optical reflection) . 8
A.2 Charged-coupled device (CCD) camera . 8
Figure A.2 — Detection using a CCD Camera . 9
A.3 Temperature change (thermal sense) . 10
Figure A.3 — Detection using temperature change . 11
A.4 Ultrasonics (sensor) . 11
Figure A.4 — Detection using an ultrasonic sensor . 12
Bibliography . 13
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39.7 pt, Left + 59.55 pt, Left + 79.4 pt, Left + 99.25 pt,
Left + 119.05 pt, Left + 138.9 pt, Left + 158.75 pt, Left +
The jar shall be marked with a line to indicate a contents level, corresponding to a volume of 45 ml ± 1 ml.
178.6 pt, Left + 198.45 pt, Left
6.2 Sample temperature probe, cylindrical, vertical in the test jar and plunged in the sample, depth and
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location specified by the manufacturer of the testing device (see also [3] and [4]).
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A thermometer with digital display (e.g. PT100) shall be used for measuring the sample temperature with
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a resolution of at least 0,1 °C and an accuracy of at least 0,5 °C (see Figure 1).
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6.3 Anti-moisture device, to close the test jar and bath, avoidingpreventing the introduction of any Latin and Asian text, Don't adjust space between Asian text
and numbers, Tab stops: 19.85 pt, Left + 39.7 pt, Left +
moisture to be introduced.
59.55 pt, Left + 79.4 pt, Left + 99.25 pt, Left + 119.05 pt,
Left + 138.9 pt, Left + 158.75 pt, Left + 178.6 pt, Left +
6.4 Jacket (test jar container), watertight, cylindrical metal, flat-bottomed, dimensions as per the
198.45 pt, Left
manufacturer of the testing device. It shall be supported in a vertical position in the cooling device (6.7),
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and shall be capable of being cleaned.
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6.5 Disc (optional, depending on the design of the equipment), made of any insulating material (for
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example cork or felt) approximately 6 mm in thickness, to fit loosely inside the jacket to maintain the test
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6.6 Gasket (optional, depending on the design of the equipment), ring form, approximately 5 mm in
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thickness, to fit snugly on the outside of the test jar and loosely inside the jacket.
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between Latin and Asian text, Adjust space between Asian
jar and hard enough to hold its shape. The purpose of the gasket is to prevent the test jar from touching the
text and numbers
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39.7 pt, Left + 59.55 pt, Left + 79.4 pt, Left + 99.25 pt,
of maintaining the temperature of the jacket as required in Table 1.
Left + 119.05 pt, Left + 138.9 pt, Left + 158.75 pt, Left +
178.6 pt, Left + 198.45 pt, Left + Not at 14.2 pt
6.8 Automated detection device, detection system able to detect movement of the sample by means of
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optics (optical reflection), CCD (charged-coupled device (CCD) camera, temperature change (thermal
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sense) or ultrasonics (sensor), as specified in Annex A.
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Dimensions in millimetres
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198.45 pt, Left + Not at 14.2 pt
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TECHNICAL ISO/TS
SPECIFICATION 23877-1
First edition
Petroleum and related products
from natural or synthetic sources —
Determination of pour point —
Part 1:
Automated step-wise cooling method
Produits pétroliers et connexes d'origine naturelle ou synthétique -
Détermination du point d'écoulement —
Partie 1: Méthode automatisée par refroidissement par paliers
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 2
5 Reagents and materials . 2
6 Apparatus . 2
7 Sampling . 3
8 Preparation of apparatus .3
9 Calibration .4
10 Verification of the performance of the apparatus . 4
11 Procedure . 4
12 Expression of results .5
13 Precision . 6
14 Test report . 6
Annex A (normative) Detection principles . 7
Bibliography .10
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Foreword
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ISO/TS 23877-1:2023(E)
Introduction
This document describes the determination of pour point by automated instruments that mirrors
ISO 3016 (which comprises a manual procedure only). This document is based on the techniques used
in the instruments available on the market in 2021.
This test method does not contain any precision at this stage. As this is a newly described technique,
also no immediate precision or interim repeatability can be given. At the time of publication, an
interlaboratory study is ongoing, the results of which will be taken into account in future standardization
activities.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ISO/TS 23877-1:2023(E)
Petroleum and related products from natural or synthetic
sources — Determination of pour point —
Part 1:
Automated step-wise cooling method
WARNING — The use of this document can involve hazardous materials, operations and
equipment. This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated
with its use. It is the responsibility of the users of this document to take appropriate measures
to ensure the safety and health of personnel prior to the application of this document, and to
determine the applicability of any other restrictions.
1 Scope
This document specifies a method for determining the pour point of petroleum products by means of
automated equipment, in which movement of the test specimen is detected using a step-wise cooling
technique.
A separate procedure suitable for the determination of the lower pour point of fuel oils, heavy lubricant
base stock, and products containing residual fuel components is also described.
The procedure described in this document is not suitable for crude oils.
Test results from this method are determined in 3 °C testing intervals.
NOTE Some equipment can also generate results at 1 °C testing intervals, which is an acceptable alternative
procedure, but for which precision and bias have not been determined.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 3170, Petroleum liquids — Manual sampling
ISO 3171, Petroleum liquids — Automatic pipeline sampling
ISO 17034, General requirements for the competence of reference material producers
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
pour point
lowest temperature at which a sample of petroleum product will continue to flow when it is cooled
under specified standard conditions
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3.2
no-flow point
temperature of the test specimen at which a wax crystal structure or viscosity increase, or both,
impeding movement of the surface of the test specimen under specified standard conditions
4 Principle
After preliminary heating, the sample is cooled at a specified rate and examined at intervals of 3 °C for
flow characteristics. The lowest temperature at which movement ("pour" or "flow") of the sample is
detected, by the automated equipment, is recorded as the pour point.
5 Reagents and materials
5.1 Certified reference materials (CRM), from suppliers in accordance with ISO 17034.
6 Apparatus
6.1 Test jar, cylindrical, of clear glass, flat-bottomed, 33,2 mm to 34,8 mm outside diameter and
110 mm to 125 mm in height. The test jar shall have an inside diameter of 30,0 mm to 32,4 mm, with the
constraint that the wall thickness be no greater than 1,6 mm.
The jar shall be marked with a line to indicate a contents level, corresponding to a volume of 45 ml ± 1 ml.
6.2 Sample temperature probe, cylindrical, vertical in the test jar and plunged in the sample, depth
and location specified by the manufacturer of the testing device (see also [3] and [4]).
A thermometer with digital display (e.g. PT100) shall be used for measuring the sample temperature
with a resolution of at least 0,1 °C and an accuracy of at least 0,5 °C (see Figure 1).
NOTE The exact location of the probe depends on the equipment design manufacturer.
6.3 Anti-moisture device, to close the test jar and bath, preventing the introduction of any moisture.
6.4 Jacket (test jar container), watertight, cylindrical metal, flat-bottomed, dimensions as per the
manufacturer of the testing device. It shall be supported in a vertical position in the cooling device
(6.7), and shall be capable of being cleaned.
6.5 Disc (optional, depending on the design of the equipment), made of any insulating material
(for example cork or felt) approximately 6 mm in thickness, to fit loosely inside the jacket to maintain
the test jar and avoid any direct c
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