ASTMD2892-2003

Designation:D 2892-03aAn American Nafional StandardNTERNATIONALStandard Test Method forDistillation of Crude Petroleum (15-Theoretical PlateColumn)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2892;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon (e)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope*1.4.5 Annex A5-Test Method for Determination of the1.1 This test method covers the procedure for the distillationTemperature Response Time,of stabilized crude petroleum (see Note 1)to a final cut1.4.6 Annex A6-Practice for the Calibration of Sensors,temperature of 400C Atmospheric Equivalent Temperature1.4.7 Annex A7-Test Method for the Verifi cation of Reflux(AET).This test method employs a fractionating columnDividing Valves,having an efficiency of 14 to 18 theoretical plates operated at a1.4.8 Annex A8-Practice for Conversion of Observedreflux ratio of 5:1.Performance criteria for the necessaryVapor Temperature to Atmospheric Equivalent Temperatureequipment is specified.Some typical examples of acceptable(AET).apparatus are presented in schematic form.This test method1.4.9 Appendix X1-Test Method for Dehydration of aoffers a compromise between efficiency and time in order toSample of Wet Crude Oil,andfacilitate the comparison of distillation data between laborato-1.4.10 Appendix X2-Practice for Performance Check.ries.1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.The values given in parentheses are provided forNorE 1-Defined as having a Reid vapor pressure less than 82.7 kPainformation only.(12psi).1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the1.2 This test method details procedures for the production ofsafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is thea liquefied gas,distillate fractions,and residuum of standard-responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-ized quality on which analytical data can be obtained,and thepriate safety and health practices and determine the applica-determination of vields of the above fractions by both mass andbility of regulatory limitations prior to use.For specificvolume.From the preceding information,a graph of tempera-waming statements,see Section 10.ture versus mass distilled can be produced.This distillationcurve corresponds to a laboratory technique,which is defined2.Referenced Documentsat 15/5 (15 theoretical plate column,5:1 reflux ratio)or TBP2.1 ASTM Standards:(true boiling point).D 941 Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Spe-1.3 This test method can also be applied to any petroleumcific Gravity)of Liquids by Lipkin Bicapillary Pycnom-mixture except liquefi ed petroleum gases,very light naphthas,eter2and fractions having initial boiling points above 400C.D 1217 Test Method for Density and Relative Density1.4 This test method contains the follo