Standard Test Method for Determination of Boiling Range Distribution of Hydrocarbon and Sulfur Components of Petroleum Distillates by Gas Chromatography and Chemiluminescence Detection

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The boiling range distribution of light and medium petroleum distillate fractions provides an insight into the composition of feed stocks and products related to petroleum refining processes. This gas chromatographic determination of boiling range can be used to replace conventional distillation methods for control of refining operations. This test method can be used for product specification testing with the mutual agreement of interested parties.  
5.2 This test method extends the scope of Test Method D2887 (538°C) boiling range determination by gas chromatography to include sulfur boiling range distribution in the petroleum distillate fractions. Knowledge of the amount of sulfur and its distribution in hydrocarbons is economically important in determining product value and in determining how best to process or refine intermediate products. Sulfur compounds are known to affect numerous properties of petroleum and petrochemical products. The corrosion of metals and poisoning of catalysts is of particular concern. In addition, the content of sulfur in various refined products may be subject to governmental regulations. Test Methods, such as, D2622, D3120, D5504 and D5623, are available to determine total sulfur content or content of individual sulfur compounds in petroleum and petroleum products. Test Methods, such as, D86, D1160, D2887, D3710, D2892, are also available to determine the hydrocarbon boiling ranges of such samples. The gas chromatographic determination of the sulfur boiling range assists in process development, in treatment and control of refining operations and is useful for assessing product quality. This determination produces detailed information about the sulfur distribution in a sample that cannot be obtained by either total sulfur analysis or analysis of sulfur in discreet distillation cuts.  
5.2.1 The hydrocarbon boiling range distributions obtained by Test Method D2887 are theoretically equivalent to those obtained by true boiling poin...
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the boiling range distribution of petroleum products. The test method is applicable to petroleum products and fractions having a final boiling point of 538°C (1000°F) or lower at atmospheric pressure as measured by this test method. This test method is limited to samples having a boiling range greater than 55°C (100°F), and having a vapor pressure sufficiently low to permit sampling at ambient temperature.  
1.1.1 The applicable sulfur concentration range will vary to some extent depending on the boiling point distribution of the sample and the instrumentation used; however, in most cases, the test method is applicable to samples containing levels of sulfur above 10 mg/kg.  
1.2 This test method requires the use of both FID and SCD for detection. The hydrocarbon simulated distillation data obtained from the FID signal should be performed according to Test Method D2887.  
1.3 The test method is not applicable for analysis of petroleum distillates containing low molecular weight components (for example, naphthas, reformates, gasolines, crude oils). Materials containing heterogeneous components (for example, alcohols, ethers, acids or esters) or residue are not to be analyzed by this test method. See Test Methods D3710, D7096, D5307, D7169, or D7500.  
1.4 This test method does not purport to identify all sulfur species in a sample. The detector response to sulfur is equimolar for all sulfur compounds within the scope (1.1) of this test method. Thus, unidentified sulfur compounds are determined with equal precision to that of identified substances. Total sulfur content is determined from the total area of the sulfur detector.  
1.4.1 This test method uses the principles of simulated distillation methodology.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.6 This standard does not purport ...

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Designation: D7807 − 12
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Boiling Range Distribution of Hydrocarbon
and Sulfur Components of Petroleum Distillates by Gas
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Chromatography and Chemiluminescence Detection
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7807; 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 1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the boiling
only.
range distribution of petroleum products. The test method is
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
applicable to petroleum products and fractions having a final
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
boiling point of 538°C (1000°F) or lower at atmospheric
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
pressure as measured by this test method. This test method is
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
limited to samples having a boiling range greater than 55°C
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
(100°F), and having a vapor pressure sufficiently low to permit
sampling at ambient temperature.
2. Referenced Documents
1.1.1 The applicable sulfur concentration range will vary to
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some extent depending on the boiling point distribution of the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
sample and the instrumentation used; however, in most cases,
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at
the test method is applicable to samples containing levels of
Atmospheric Pressure
sulfur above 10 mg/kg.
D1160 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at
Reduced Pressure
1.2 This test method requires the use of both FID and SCD
D2622 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products by
for detection. The hydrocarbon simulated distillation data
Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
obtainedfromtheFIDsignalshouldbeperformedaccordingto
D2887 Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Pe-
Test Method D2887.
troleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography
1.3 The test method is not applicable for analysis of
D2892 Test Method for Distillation of Crude Petroleum
petroleum distillates containing low molecular weight compo-
(15-Theoretical Plate Column)
nents (for example, naphthas, reformates, gasolines, crude
D3120 Test Method for Trace Quantities of Sulfur in Light
oils). Materials containing heterogeneous components (for
Liquid Petroleum Hydrocarbons by Oxidative Microcou-
example, alcohols, ethers, acids or esters) or residue are not to
lometry
be analyzed by this test method. See Test Methods D3710,
D3710 Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Gaso-
D7096, D5307, D7169,or D7500.
line and Gasoline Fractions by Gas Chromatography
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1.4 This test method does not purport to identify all sulfur
(Withdrawn 2014)
species in a sample. The detector response to sulfur is
D4307 Practice for Preparation of Liquid Blends for Use as
equimolar for all sulfur compounds within the scope (1.1)of
Analytical Standards
this test method. Thus, unidentified sulfur compounds are
D4626 Practice for Calculation of Gas Chromatographic
determined with equal precision to that of identified sub-
Response Factors
stances. Total sulfur content is determined from the total area
D5307 Test Method for Determination of Boiling Range
of the sulfur detector.
Distribution of Crude Petroleum by Gas Chromatography
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1.4.1 This test method uses the principles of simulated
(Withdrawn 2011)
distillation methodology.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Subcommittee D02.04.0H on Chromatographic Distribution Methods. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2012. Published April 2013. DOI: 10.1520/ The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
D7807-12. www.astm.org.
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