ASTM D5709-09
Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Petroleum Coke

Standard No.
ASTM D5709-09
Release Date
2009
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
Replace By
ASTM D5709-09(2015)
Latest
ASTM D5709-22
Scope

The test method concerns the sieving of coke into designated size fractions for the purpose of characterizing the material as to its particle size distribution. It requires the use of standard sieves, standard sampling methods, standard sample preparation methods, and a minimum initial sample mass based on lot topsize. Suggestions are given for industry typical sieve stacks for both green and calcined petroleum coke.

Particle size distribution is significant in that many physical characteristics of a coke are related to such a distribution including bulk density and surface area. Nuisance characteristics, such as excessive fines in a lot, can also be controlled.

Results from this test method are useful in determining whether a coke lot meets purchase specifications, for classification purposes, and for quality control. The results of this test method can also be used to predict the performance of a particular lot of coke in a process.

1.1 This test method details a procedure for performing particle size distribution analysis by dry sieve testing on green petroleum coke with a topsize of no more than 75 mm and calcined petroleum coke with a topsize of no more than 25 mm. Size fractions go down to and include 4.75 mm for green petroleum coke and 75 μm for calcined petroleum coke.

Note 18212;To convert units, see Table 1 on nominal dimensions in Specification E11. For example, 75 mm is approximately equivalent to a nominal sieve opening of 3 in. and 25 mm to a nominal sieve opening of 1 in. Likewise, 4.75 mm can be converted to approximately 0.187 in. and 75 microns to 0.0029 in.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.2.1 The sieve size is reported as U.S.A. standard test series in any units listed in Table 1 on nominal dimensions of Specification E11, or their commercial size equivalents.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D5709-09 Referenced Document

  • ASTM D2013 Standard Method of Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
  • ASTM D2234/D2234M Standard Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample of Coal*2020-04-01 Update
  • ASTM D346 Standard Practice for Collection and Preparation of Coke Samples for Laboratory Analysis
  • ASTM D4057 Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
  • ASTM D4749 Standard Test Method for Performing the Sieve Analysis of Coal and Designating Coal Size
  • ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes

ASTM D5709-09 history

Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Petroleum Coke



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