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TBP vs ASTM vs EFV Distillation Methods

The document compares three distillation methods - TBP, ASTM, and EFV - that achieve different levels of separation for a given oil sample based on their techniques. It shows curves for each method on a middle distillate crude oil, noting that TBP provides the highest separation, followed by ASTM, with the curves converging at 50% volume distilled. Empirical correlations have been developed to convert between the different distillation data sets.

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TBP vs ASTM vs EFV Distillation Methods

The document compares three distillation methods - TBP, ASTM, and EFV - that achieve different levels of separation for a given oil sample based on their techniques. It shows curves for each method on a middle distillate crude oil, noting that TBP provides the highest separation, followed by ASTM, with the curves converging at 50% volume distilled. Empirical correlations have been developed to convert between the different distillation data sets.

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TBP, ASTM, and EFV comparison

The TBP, ASTM, and EFV distillation methods achieve different levels of
separation for a given sample, as related to the different techniques
used in these analyses. Figure shows TBP, ASTM, and EFV curves for a
middle distillate fraction crude oil, showing significant differences in IBP
and EP of the three curves. Note that three curves converge near 50%
volume distilled. TBP distillation achieves a higher degree of separation
than ASTM and ASTM achieves better separation than EFV, as can be
seen in the curves in Figure. Empirical correlations have been
developed to convert one set of distillation data to another

Each distillation method discussed in this section has an application in


petroleum refining. TBP distillation is used to characterize crude oils
and constitute a significant component of crude essay. ASTM methods
are usually used for refinery products and property calculations and
correlations for distillate fractions. EFV provides useful data for flashing
operations in the refinery.
There are no standard methods for TBP distillation, but ASTM D-2892
method is used to approximate the TBP distillation. This method is also
referred to as 15-5 distillation, because of 15 theoretical plates and a
reflux ratio of 5 used in the distillation. A simulated distillation method
described in ASTM D2887 may also be used to obtain TBP data for
crude oils.

ASTM D86 (atmospheric distillation) and ASTM D1160 (vacuum


distillation) are used for low-boiling, and high-boiling fractions,
respectively.

TBP/ASTM distillation curves


TBP/ASTM distillation curves: are the most important characterization
properties of the crude/intermediate/product streams.
Both TBP, ASTM distillation curves are measured at 1 atm pressure. In
both these cases, the boiling points of various volume fractions are
being measured.
The basic difference between TBP curve and ASTM distillation curve is
that while TBP curve is measured using batch distillation apparatus
consisting of no less than 100 trays and very high reflux ratio, the ASTM
distillation is measured in a single stage apparatus without any reflux.
Therefore, the ASTM does not indicate a good separation of various
components.

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