Standard Test Method for Calculated Flash Point from Simulated Distillation Analysis of Distillate Fuels

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The flash point temperature is one measure of the tendency of the test specimen to form a flammable mixture with air under controlled laboratory conditions. It is only one of a number of properties that must be considered in assessing the overall flammability hazard of a material.
Flash point is used in shipping and safety regulations to define flammable and combustible materials. Consult the particular regulation involved for precise definitions of these classifications.
Flash point can indicate the possible presence of highly volatile and flammable materials in a relatively non-volatile or non-flammable material.
In cases where Test Method D 2887 data are available, that is, for determination of boiling range distribution or calculation of other physical properties, this test method provides a calculation method for flash point without performing an additional analysis. Table 1 shows the ranges for the IBP, 5%, and 10% results for each equation.
In the case where the flash point of a fuel has been initially established, the calculated flash point is useful as a flash point check on subsequent samples of that fuel, provided its source and mode of manufacture remain unchanged.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the calculated flash point formula, which represents a means for directly estimating the flash point temperature of distillate fuels from Test Method D 2887 data. The value computed from the equation is termed the “calculated flash point.” The calculated flash point formula is applicable to diesel fuel samples based on a correlation to Test Method D 93 over the range from 47 to 99°C, and to jet fuel samples based on a correlation to Test Method D 56 and Test Method D 3828 over the range from 35 to 67°C.
1.2 The calculated flash point formula is valid for diesel and jet fuels with an IBP between 90 and 162°C (194 and 324°F), Test Method D 2887 5% recovery temperature between 136 and 207°C (277 and 405°F), and Test Method D 2887 10% recovery temperature between 142 and 222°C (288 and 432°F). For each flash point test method (Test Method D 56, Test Method D 93, and Test Method D 3828) a separate equation has been established. See 4.4 for a detailed overview of the simulated distillation IBP, 5%, and 10% ranges per equation.
1.3 A calculated diagnostic parameter, not exceeding a given threshold value, is a prerequisite for acceptance of the calculated flash point.
1.4 The diagnostic parameter MSPEX (Mean Summed Prediction Error) checks the sample compliance, based on reconstruction of TIBP, T5%, and T10% of the sample, via a calculation procedure. A value for MSPEX not exceeding the threshold level of 1.9°C is a prerequisite for accepting the calculated flash point, CFP.
Note 1—It is important to note that calculated flash point results, at this time, are not recognized by regulatory organizations in verifying conformance to applicable regulations.
Note 2—The calculated flash point derived from simulated distillation data depends upon the accuracy of determination of the IBP temperature and the 5% and 10% recovery temperatures.
Note 3—If the user's specification requires a defined flash point test method other than this test method, neither this test method nor any other test method should be substituted for the prescribed test method without obtaining comparative data and an agreement from the specifier.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 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.

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Designation: D7215 − 08
StandardTest Method for
Calculated Flash Point from Simulated Distillation Analysis
of Distillate Fuels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7215; 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.
obtaining comparative data and an agreement from the specifier.
1. Scope
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
1.1 This test method covers the calculated flash point
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
formula, which represents a means for directly estimating the
only.
flash point temperature of distillate fuels from Test Method
D2887 data. The value computed from the equation is termed
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the “calculated flash point.” The calculated flash point formula
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
is applicable to diesel fuel samples based on a correlation to
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Test Method D93 over the range from 47 to 99°C, and to jet
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
fuel samples based on a correlation to Test Method D56 and
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Test Method D3828 over the range from 35 to 67°C.
2. Referenced Documents
1.2 The calculated flash point formula is valid for diesel and
2.1 ASTM Standards:
jet fuels with an IBP between 90 and 162°C (194 and 324°F),
D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
TestMethodD28875%recoverytemperaturebetween136and
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens
207°C(277and405°F),andTestMethodD288710%recovery
Closed Cup Tester
temperaturebetween142and222°C(288and432°F).Foreach
D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils
flash point test method (Test Method D56, Test Method D93,
D1655 Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels
and Test Method D3828) a separate equation has been estab-
D2887 Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Pe-
lished. See 4.4 for a detailed overview of the simulated
troleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography
distillation IBP, 5%, and 10% ranges per equation.
D3828 Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed
1.3 A calculated diagnostic parameter, not exceeding a
Cup Tester
given threshold value, is a prerequisite for acceptance of the
D6708 Practice for Statistical Assessment and Improvement
calculated flash point.
of Expected Agreement Between Two Test Methods that
1.4 The diagnostic parameter MSPE (Mean Summed
Purport to Measure the Same Property of a Material
X
Prediction Error) checks the sample compliance, based on
3. Terminology
reconstruction of T ,T , and T of the sample, via a
IBP 5% 10%
calculation procedure. A value for MSPE not exceeding the
3.1 Definitions:
X
threshold level of 1.9°C is a prerequisite for accepting the
3.1.1 diesel fuel, n—fuel for diesel engines, as described in
calculated flash point, CFP.
Specification D975.
NOTE1—Itisimportanttonotethatcalculatedflashpointresults,atthis
3.1.2 flash point, n—lowest temperature, corrected to a
time, are not recognized by regulatory organizations in verifying confor-
pressure of 101.3 kPa (760 mm Hg), at which application of an
mance to applicable regulations.
ignition source causes the vapors of a specimen of the sample
NOTE 2—The calculated flash point derived from simulated distillation
data depends upon the accuracy of determination of the IBP temperature
to ignite under specified conditions of test.
and the 5% and 10% recovery temperatures.
3.1.3 jet fuel (kerosene type), n—aviation turbine fuel as
NOTE 3—If the user’s specification requires a defined flash point test
described in Specification D1655.
method other than this test method, neither this test method nor any other
test method should be substituted for the prescribed test method without
3.1.4 simulated distillation, n— distillation, simulated by
gas chromatography, to obtain a boiling range distribution.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
D02.04.0K on Correlative Methods. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2008. Published March 2008. DOI: 10.1520/ Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
D7215-08. the ASTM website.
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TABLE 1 Overview
IBP 5% 10%
Min temp Max temp Min temp Max temp Min temp Max temp
Test Method D93 Diesel 103°C (217°F) 163°C (326°F) 144°C (291°F) 210°C (410°F) 159°C (318°F) 236°C (457°F)
Test Method D56 Jet Fuel 101°C (213°F) 136°C (277°F) 135°C (275°F) 169°C (337°F) 141°C (285°F) 183°C (362°F)
Test Method D3828 Jet Fuel 101°C (213°F) 136°C (277°F) 135°C (275°F) 169°C (337°F) 141°C (285°F) 183°C (362°F)
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 5.3 Compute the sample compliance mean sum of predic-
3.2.1 calculated flash point (CFP), n—flash point calculated tion errors of the recovery temperatures, MSPE of the
X
using this test method from the IBP, 5%, and 10% recovery specimen according to Eq 4:
temperature obtained from simulated distillation according to
MSPE
X
Test Method D2887.
2 2 2
ˆ ˆ ˆ
@ #
5 = T 2 T 1@T 2 T # 1@T 2 T # @°C#
3.2.2 mean sum of prediction errors of variable X (MSPE ), IBP IBP 5% 5% 10% 10%
X
n—mean of summed prediction errors of the predictor
(4)
variables, that is, the recovery temperatures.
where T ,T , and T refer to the experimental sample
IBP 5% 10%
boiling point temperatures.
3.2.3 partial least squares (PLS) regression, n—extension
of the multiple linear regression model, specifying a linear
5.4 Compare MSPE to the critical value of 1.9°C. If
X
relationship between a dependent variable and a set of predic-
MSPE exceeds this critical value, then the sample is not
X
tor variables.
suitable for calculation of flash point according to this test
method. Do not proceed with this test method.
4. Significance and Use
6. Calculation
4.1 The flash point temperature is one measure of the
tendency of the test specimen to form a flammable mixture 6.1 Calculation of the CFP using the appropriate Eq 5-7:
with air under controlled laboratory conditions. It is only one 6.1.1 For correlation to Test Method D56:
of a number of properties that must be considered in assessing
CFP 5255.510.164·T 10.095·T 10.453·T @°C# (5)
D56 IBP 5% 10%
the overall flammability hazard of a material.
6.1.2 For correlation to Test Method D93:
4.2 Flash point is used in shipping
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