ASTM D4807 Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oil by Membrane Filtration
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of sediment in crude oils by membrane filtration. This test method has been validated for crude oils with sediments up to about 0.15 mass %.
1.2 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.
1.3 The accepted unit of measure for this test method is mass %.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D473 Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method
D2892 Test Method for Distillation of Crude Petroleum (15-Theoretical Plate Column)
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D4177 Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D4377 Test Method for Water in Crude Oils by Pontentiometric Karl Fischer Titration
