This document describes a method for the determination of the
boiling range distribution of petroleum products by capillary gas
chromatography using flame ionization detection. The standard is
applicable to crude oils. The boiling range distribution and
recovery to C100 or C120 can be determined.
Two procedures are described: single and dual analysis mode. The
basis of each is the calculation procedure as described in Annex A.
Procedure A (or Single analysis mode) determines the boiling
range through C100 or C120 in a single analysis
Procedure B (or Dual analysis mode) combines procedure A with
the boiling point distribution from C1 up to C9 using the Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis (DHA)
according EN 15199?4. The results of both
analyses are merged into one boiling point distribution.
NOTE 1
There is no specific precision statement for the combined
results obtained by procedure B. For the precision of the boiling
range distribution according to procedure B the precision
statements of procedure A and
EN 15199?4 apply. No
precision has been determined for the results after merging.
NOTE 2
For the purpose of this document, the terms “% (
m/m)” and “% (
V/V)” are used to represent the mass fraction,
µ, and the volume fraction,
?, of a material respectively.
WARNING
Use of this document may involve hazardous materials,
operations and equipment. This document does not purport to
address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is
the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish
appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.