Work Item
ASTM WK86513
Revision of D5236-18a Standard Test Method for Distillation of Heavy Hydrocarbon Mixtures (Vacuum Potstill Method)
Rationale
To add to Section 3.1, Definitions, the definition for Atmospheric Equivalent Temperature (AET) as follows: Atmospheric Equivalent Temperature (AET), n—the temperature converted from the measured vapor temperature using the equations in Annex A4. The AET is the expected vapor temperature if the distillation was performed at atmospheric pressure and there was no thermal decomposition.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 05-19-2023
Technical Contact: John Grills
Item: 002
Ballot: D02.08 (24-03)
Status: Will Reballot Item