Presentation Profile
New Liquid Chromatography Test Method for Determination of Asphaltene Content in Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
Currently Scheduled: 10/10/2023 - 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Room: Floral Hall A1
Main Author
George Gonzalez - Agilent Technologies
Abstract:
This presentation will provide a summary of a new liquid chromatography test method used to test for the asphaltene content of crude oil from ppm to percent level concentration capability. This proposed new ASTM test method covers a procedure for the determination of the heptane insoluble asphaltene content of gas oil, diesel fuel, residual fuel oils, lubricating oil, bitumen, and crude petroleum. The test method provides enhanced performance compared to the ASTM D6560 glassware reflux extraction test method. This test method is currently being developed into a proposed ASTM standard test method under work item #87226.