ASTM D2892-23

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D2892 − 23
Standard Test Method for
Distillation of Crude Petroleum (15-Theoretical Plate
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Column)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2892; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 1.4.4 Annex A4—Test Method for the Verification of Tem-
perature Sensor Location,
1.1 This test method covers the procedure for the distillation
1.4.5 Annex A5—Test Method for Determination of the
of stabilized crude petroleum (see Note 1) to a final cut
Temperature Response Time,
temperature of 400 °C Atmospheric Equivalent Temperature
1.4.6 Annex A6—Practice for the Calibration of Sensors,
(AET). This test method employs a fractionating column
1.4.7 Annex A7—Test Method for the Verification of Reflux
having an efficiency of 14 to 18 theoretical plates operated at a
Dividing Valves,
reflux ratio of 5:1. Performance criteria for the necessary
1.4.8 Annex A8—Practice for Conversion of Observed Va-
equipment is specified. Some typical examples of acceptable
por Temperature to Atmospheric Equivalent Temperature
apparatus are presented in schematic form. This test method
(AET),
offers a compromise between efficiency and time in order to
1.4.9 Appendix X1—Test Method for Dehydration of a
facilitate the comparison of distillation data between laborato-
Sample of Wet Crude Oil, and
ries.
1.4.10 Appendix X2—Practice for Performance Check.
NOTE 1—Defined as having a Reid vapor pressure less than 82.7 kPa
(12 psi).
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
1.2 This test method details procedures for the production of
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
a liquefied gas, distillate fractions, and residuum of standard-
ized quality on which analytical data can be obtained, and the
1.6 WARNING—Mercury has been designated by many
determination of yields of the above fractions by both mass and
regulatory agencies as a hazardous substance that can cause
volume. From the preceding information, a graph of tempera-
serious medical issues. Mercury, or its vapor, has been dem-
ture versus mass % distilled can be produced. This distillation
onstrated to be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials.
curve corresponds to a laboratory technique, which is defined
Use Caution when handling mercury and mercury-containing
at 15/5 (15 theoretical plate column, 5:1 reflux ratio) or TBP
products. See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
(true boiling point).
for additional information. The potential exists that selling
mercury or mercury-containing products, or both, is prohibited
1.3 This test method can also be applied to any petroleum
by local or national law. Users must determine legality of sales
mixture except liquefied petroleum gases, very light naphthas,
in their location.
and fractions having initial boiling points above 400 °C.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1.4 This test method contains the following annexes and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
appendixes:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1.4.1 Annex A1—Test Method for the Determination of the
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Efficiency of a Distillation Column,
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4.2 Annex A2—Test Method for the Determination of the
For specific warning statements, see Section 10.
Dynamic Holdup of a Distillation Column,
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
1.4.3 Annex A3—Test Method for the Determination of the
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Heat Loss in a Distillation Column (Static Conditions),
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D02.08 on Volatility.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2023. Published November 2023. Originally
approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as D2892 – 20. DOI:
10.1520/D2892-23.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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