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DISTILLATION OF CRUDE PETROLEUM: D2892
DISTILLATION OF CRUDE PETROLEUM: D2892(Equivalent Test Method: ISO 8708)GENERALThis test provides an estimate of the yields of fractions of various boiling ranges, and is therefore valuable in technical discussions of a commercial nature. This test method corresponds to the standard laboratory distillation ...
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DISTILLATION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
DISTILLATION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTSGENERALThe basic method of distillation to determine the boiling range of a petroleum product has been in use since the beginning of the petroleum industry. Distillation method, Test Method D86 is one of the oldest methods under the jurisdiction of ASTM D02 Committee. ...
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DIESEL FUEL DILUENT IN USED DIESEL ENGINE OILS BY GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY: D3524
DIESEL FUEL DILUENT IN USED DIESEL ENGINE OILS BY GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY: D3524EXPLANATIONSome fuel dilution of the engine oil may take place during normal operations. However, excessive fuel dilution is of concern in terms of possible performance problems. This test method covers the determination of diesel ...
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DEPENTANIZATION OF GASOLINE AND NAPTHAS: D2001
DEPENTANIZATION OF GASOLINE AND NAPTHAS: D2001EXPLANATIONThe presence of pentane and lighter hydrocarbons in gasolines, napthas, and similar petroleum distillates interferes in the determination of hydrocarbon types by Test Methods D1319 and D2789. Pentane and lighter hydrocarbons are separated by this ...
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DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY OF VISCOUS MATERIALS BY LIPKIN PYCNOMETER: D1481
DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY OF VISCOUS MATERIALS BY LIPKIN PYCNOMETER: D1481This test method is applicable to oils more viscous than 15 cSt at 20°C, and of viscous oils and melted waxes at elevated temperatures, but not at temperatures at which the sample would have a vapor pressure of 100 mm Hg (13 ...
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DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY OF VISCOUS MATERIALS BY BINGHAM PYCNOMETER: D1480
DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY OF VISCOUS MATERIALS BY BINGHAM PYCNOMETER: D1480This test method is applicable to liquids of vapor pressures below 600 mm Hg 80 kPa and viscosities below 40 000 cSt at the test temperature. This test method can be used at temperatures between 20 and 100° C. It can be used ...
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DENSITY, RELATIVE DENSITY AND API GRAVITY BY THERMOHYDROMETER METHOD: D6822
DENSITY, RELATIVE DENSITY AND API GRAVITY BY THERMOHYDROMETER METHOD: D6822EXPLANATIONDensity and API gravity are used in custody transfer quantity calculations and to satisfy transportation, storage, and regulatory requirements. These are also the factors that indicate the quality of crude petroleum. ...
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DYNAMIC VISCOSITY AND DENSITY BY STABINGER VISCOMETER: D7042
DYNAMIC VISCOSITY AND DENSITY BY STABINGER VISCOMETER: D7042EXPLANATIONDensity and viscosity are important properties of petroleum and nonpetroleum liquids. This test method provides concurrent measurements of both dynamic viscosity and density of liquid petroleum products and crude oils. The kinematic ...
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DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY OF SOLID PITCH AND ASPHALT: D71
DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY OF SOLID PITCH AND ASPHALT: D71This test method determines the relative density by water displacement of hard pitches and asphalts with softening points above 70° C. Whenever possible homogenous natural fragments of sample free of cracks should be used. The use of cast cubes ...
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DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY OF SOLID PITCH BY PYCNOMETER: D4892
DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY OF SOLID PITCH BY PYCNOMETER: D4892With this test method, density is determined to decimal places that are sufficient for most applications. A more precise measurement can be obtained using Test Methods D71 or D2320. This test method is applicable at a range of room temperatures ...
