This document describes the method of high temperature simulated distillation analysis according to the IP507/07 standard. The method is applicable to petroleum products with a vapor pressure low enough to permit sampling at ambient temperature and a boiling range of at least 100 °C. The document provides detailed information on the instrumentation and software used.
This document provides an application note for performing high temperature SimDist analysis according to the IP507/07 standard. It details the determination of boiling range distribution for petroleum products, specifically heavy distillate fuels and residuals, using capillary gas chromatography with flame ionization detection.
The note specifies the required instrumentation, including the Varian 450-GC/Simulated Distillation Analyzer, CP-8400 or CP-8410 autosampler, and Galaxie GC Workstation software. It outlines the specific column, materials, and operating conditions (oven, injector, and detector temperatures) necessary for the analysis.
| Boiling range applicability | IBP above 100 °C and FBP above 750 °C |
|---|---|
| Column dimensions | 5 m x 0.53 mm x 0.1 µm |
| Oven temperature program | 35 °C/10 °C per min to 430 °C |
| Injector temperature program | 100 °C/15 °C per min to 430 °C |
| Detector temperature | 450 °C |
| Carrier gas | Helium |
| Sample size | 1 uL |
The method follows the IP507/07 standard for determining the boiling range distribution of petroleum products.
SimDist calculations are performed using the SimDist software plug-in fully integrated into Galaxie GC Workstation.
No, the method is not applicable to bituminous samples.