LT1 Flashcards
What solvent do you clean the Auto Freeze Point (ASTM D7153) equipment with?
Heptane
Do Not Use Acetone
When running D86 distillation what size aperture do you use for gasoline?
38mm aperture
When running D86 distillation what size aperture do you use for diesel?
50mm aperture
D86 Distillation - What is the time from initial heat to IBP?
Group 1&2 is 5-10 minutes
Group 4 is 5-15 minutes
D86 Distillation - What is the time from IBP to 5%?
Group 1&2 is 60-100 seconds
Group 4 is NA
D86 Distillation - What is the time from 5ml residue to FBP?
5 minutes max
D86 Distillation - In what group does gasoline with an RVP greater than 9.5psi belong?
Group 1
D86 Distillation - In what group does gasoline with an RVP less than 9.5psi belong?
Group 2
D86 Distillation - In what group does diesel belong?
Group 4
D86 Distillation - What temperature range should group 1 & 2 gasoline be prior to measuring sample?
55-65degF
D86 Distillation - How much sample is required to run distillation?
100mL
D86 Distillation - Group 1 & 2 samples should be conditioned to what temperature before sample is run?
Less than 50degF
D86 Distillation - Your percent loss should not be over what?
3.1% vol
Gravity - Density equals?
g/mL or g/cm3
Gravity - What is the common API temperature that we report at?
60degF or 15degC
What samples are tested in Pour Point by Phase?
Diesel products
What samples are tested in Auto Freeze Point by Phase?
Jet or Kero products
Pour and Cloud is reported in what increments?
To the nearest 1degF
Freeze point is reported in what increments?
To the nearest 0.1degC
What size sample is used for Freeze point by ISL?
10mL sample
Rinse twice with 10mL sample
When running sample dispense the sample into the test cell STOPPING at the 2mL mark
D86 Distillation - What should the average rate of condensation be from 5% recovered to 5mL in flask?
4-5 mL/min
Baume gravity should be checked at what temperature?
60-75degF
What grit paper do you use for initial copper strip preparation?
150 grit followed by 220 grit
What is used for final polishing of a copper strip?
120-150 grit silicon carbide grain/powder
How much sample do you use for a corrosion test?
30mL sample
In what temperature and for how long do you run corrosion on a Jet/Alky sample?
212degF for 2 hours
In what temperature and for how long do you run corrosion on a Diesel sample?
122degF for 3 hours
What size test tube do you use for corrosion tests?
25 by 150mm tube
In what temperature and for how long do you run corrosion on a LPG sample?
100degF for 1 hour
Before testing for Haze or Workmanship what temperature should sample be at?
70degF
How full must your sample bottle be in order to run an RVP?
70-80%
What is used to run QC on the RVP?
Pentane
Run each shift for product certification and once daily for other units
Pentane QC target is 15.29
What do you use to clean the RVP machine?
Toluene and Isopropanol
When running an RVP, what temperature must the sample be?
32-34degF
Describe preparation steps for an RVP
Chill to 32-34degF
Preaerate sample - remove some sample if over 80%
Return to bath for 2 minutes
Aerate bottle again, then shake vigorously and return to ice bath for 2 minutes.
Aerate bottle again, then shake vigorously and return to ice bath for 2 minutes.
Aerate bottle again, then shake vigorously and return to ice bath for 2 minutes.
Remove from ice bath and run RVP test.
What cell size is used for ASTM color?
33mm
What cell size is used for Saybolt color and the Platinum Cobalt color?
100mm
What is the Saybolt color range?
-16 to +30
What is the ASTM color range?
0 to 8
What is the Platinum Cobalt color range?
0 to 100
In what increments is the ASTM color reported?
Samples will be reported as either whole numbers or 0.5 increments
In what increments is the Saybolt or Platinum Cobalt color reported?
Nearest whole number
Platinum Cobalt is a requirement for what product?
BTX products
Saybolt color is a requirement for what product?
Jet fuels
Kero/Alki
ASTM color is a requirement for what product?
ULSD
Diesel/Lubes
Who designed the QC Plus software?
Baytek
What grit paper do you use for initial silver strip preparation?
240 grit
What is used for final polishing of a silver strip?
105 micron silicon carbide grain
What is FID
Flame Ionization Detector (Used to detect boiling point)
The D2887 is a gas chromatograph used to determine boiling points in what temperature range?
1000degF or below
What is the wash solvent for the 2887?
Carbon Disulfide (CS2)
What is IICAR?
Incident Investigation and Corrective Action Report
What is OOC?
Out of Control
What is EWMA?
Exponentially Weighted Moving Average
What is ARV?
Assigned Reference Value
What is ILCP?
Inter Laboratory Cross Check Programs
What is SQC?
Statistical Quality Control
How often are Round Robins completed?
ASTM is done monthly and the Spectrum is done quarterly.