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Transform ASTM D 86 distillation cuts to ASTM 2892 (TBP) light cuts

The results of ASTM D 86 distillations can be converted into an atmospheric ASTM 2892 TBP
by using an equation equivalent proposed by Riazi and published by the API

Equation 3: T
*
= aT
b
With:
T
*
= Temperature of TBP test [K]
T = Temperature distillation D 86 [K]
a, b = Constants depending on the fraction distilled.
Application Example:


The accuracy of method depends on the smoothness of curve. Errors affect the points in
the low % distilled ranges. Average error is in order of 5 C for smooth curve.
Wauquier pp 98-104.

Transformation of atmospheric TBP curve to ASTM D 86
API recommends a relationship established by Riazi (1982)

T* = aT
b
With:
T = Temperature TBP [K]
T* = Temperature of ASTM D 86 [K]
a, b = Transformation Coefficients (See application example)

Application Example:
Source:
Petroleum Refining Volume 1: Crude oil Petroleum Products by Jean Pierre Wauquier.
Institut Francais du Ptrole. Editions Technip. pp 98 & ss.

Distillation ASTM D86 to TBP (Riazi Method)
Volume %
distilled
Coefficient a Coefficient b
Temperature
D86 C
Temperature
TBP C
0 0,9177 1,0019 58,9 35,0
10 0,5564 1,0900 75,1 55,0
30 0,7617 1,0425 102,5 95,0
50 0,9013 1,0176 134,3 135,0
70 0,8821 1,0226 169,5 175,0
90 0,9552 1,0110 204,4 215,0
95 0,8177 1,0355 215,9 225,0
Distillation TBP to ASTM D86. Table 4.16a Wauquier
Volume %
distilled
Coefficient a Coefficient b
Temperature
TBP C
Temperature
D86 C
0 1,08947 0,99810 14,1 36,5
10 1,71243 0,91743 33,4 54,1
30 1,29838 0,95923 68,9 76,9
50 1,10755 0,98270 101,6 101,5
70 1,13047 0,97790 135,1 131,0
90 1,04643 0,98912 180,5 171,0
95 1,21455 0,96572 194,1 186,5