New calculation improves estimating minimum flash temperature for petroleum products
The flash point of a hydrocarbon mixture is a very important parameter especially with regards to the safe handling, storage and transportation of hydrocarbons. By definition, the flash point is the minimum temperature at which vapors from the mixture would produce a momentary flash when subjected to a standard test flame. The two widely accepted test methods for flash-point determinations are Pensky Martins and Abels flash apparatus. Flash points are extremely dependent on the lighter ends of any petroleum fraction.
Methods. Riazi and Daubert determined that for petroleum fractions, ASTM 10% is more appropriate for calculating flash points. They proposed two equations for predicting flash
Log in to view this article.
Not Yet A Subscriber? Here are Your Options.
1) Start a FREE TRIAL SUBSCRIPTION and gain access to all articles in the current issue of Hydrocarbon Processing magazine.
2) SUBSCRIBE to Hydrocarbon Processing magazine in print or digital format and gain ACCESS to the current issue as well as to 3 articles from the HP archives per month. $409 for an annual subscription*.
3) Start a FULL ACCESS PLAN SUBSCRIPTION and regain ACCESS to this article, the current issue, all past issues in the HP Archive, the HP Process Handbooks, HP Market Data, and more. $1,995 for an annual subscription. For information about group rates or multi-year terms, contact email Peter Ramsay or call +44 20 3409 2240*.
*Access will be granted the next business day.