Crude Oil Analysis with Composition and Fractions
| PARAMETERS | TEST METHODS |
| Physical Properties | |
| Specific Gravity at 60/60°F API at 60°F Sediment by Membrane Filteration Distillation upto 50% or till thermal decomposition Sediment & Water Salt Content Water Content RVP @ 100°F Acid Number Ash Content Asphaltene Pour Point Viscosity @ 40°C |
ASTM D 1298 ASTM D 1298 ASTM D 4807 ASTM D 86 ASTM D 4007 ASTM D 3230 ASTM D 4006 ASTM D 323 ASTM D 664 ASTM D 482 IP 143( Procedure B) ASTM D 97 ASTM D 445 |
| Contaminants | |
| Sulphur Content Mercaptan Sulphur Nitrogen H2S Mercury Vanadium Iron Nickel |
ASTM D 4294 ASTM D 3227 ASTM D 3228 UOP 163 UOP 938 IP 501 IP 501 IP 501 |
| Composition Analysis | |
| C1- C36 TBP PIONA on 200°C Fraction |
GC ASTM D 2892 GCDHA |
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