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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 ASTM 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: ASTM D3524
DIESEL FUEL DILUENT IN USED DIESEL ENGINE OILS BY GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY: ASTM 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 ...
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DEPENTANIZATION OF GASOLINE AND NAPTHAS: ASTM D2001
DEPENTANIZATION OF GASOLINE AND NAPTHAS: ASTM D2001EXPLANATIONThe presence of pentane and lighter hydrocarbons in gasolines, napthas, and similar petroleum distillates interferes in the determination of hydrocarbon types by Test Methods ASTM D1319 and ASTM D2789. Pentane and lighter hydrocarbons are ...
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DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY OF VISCOUSMATERIALS BY LIPKIN PYCNOMETER: ASTM D148
DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY OF VISCOUSMATERIALS BY LIPKIN PYCNOMETER: ASTM D1481EXPLANATIONThis 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 ...
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DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY OF VISCOUS MATERIALS BY BINGHAM PYCNOMETER: ASTM D1
DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY OF VISCOUS MATERIALS BY BINGHAM PYCNOMETER: ASTM D1480EXPLANATIONThis 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° ...
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DENSITY, RELATIVE DENSITY AND API GRAVITY BY THERMOHYDROMETER METHOD: ASTM D6822
DENSITY, RELATIVE DENSITY AND API GRAVITY BY THERMOHYDROMETER METHOD: ASTM 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: ASTM D7042
DYNAMIC VISCOSITY AND DENSITY BY STABINGER VISCOMETER: ASTM 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: ASTM D71
DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY OF SOLID PITCH AND ASPHALT: ASTM 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 ...
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DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY OF SOLID PITCH BY PYCNOMETER: ASTM D4892
DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY OF SOLID PITCH BY PYCNOMETER: ASTM 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 ASTM D71 or ASTM D2320. This test method is applicable at a range ...
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DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY OF SOLID PITCH BY PYCNOMETER: ASTM D2320
DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY OF SOLID PITCH BY PYCNOMETER: ASTM D2320EXPLANATIONThis test method can be used for the determination of density and specific gravity of pitch that can be handled in fragments.TEST SUMMARYThe sample is weighed and its volume determined by the weight of water displaced in ...
