Distillation Test Apparatus – ASTM D86
The Distillation Test Apparatus is designed for controlled distillation testing of petroleum products, fuels and related materials. The apparatus supports ASTM D86 testing, where the sample is evaporated and condensed under controlled conditions and observations are made of the temperatures at which various percentages are recovered.
The system features an electrically heated ceramic coil heater, maximum working temperature of 400°C, continuous working temperature of 350°C and a 1 kW heating load. A 125 mL Corning glass distillation flask and Class A certified graduated measuring cylinder are provided as specified.
With a stainless-steel cooling bath, manual flash adjustment mechanism and double-walled insulated construction, the Distillation Test Apparatus is suitable for petroleum refineries, fuel testing laboratories, quality-control laboratories, research and development, automotive fuel testing and compliance testing.
Test Method & Standards
The Distillation Test Apparatus is designed for controlled distillation testing of petroleum products and fuels. During the test, the sample is evaporated and condensed under controlled conditions.
Observations are made of the temperatures at which various percentages of the sample are recovered and/or the percentages recovered at specified temperatures. These observations are used as the test results for the applicable distillation procedure.
The apparatus is identified in the product information for testing according to ASTM D86.
Standards & Specifications Mentioned:
- ASTM D86
- ASTM D285
- ASTM D4737
- Related International Specifications
Key Features & Benefits
- ASTM D86 Testing: Designed for distillation testing of petroleum products and fuels according to ASTM D86.
- Electrically Heated Operation: Uses an electrically heated ceramic coil heater for controlled heating.
- High Temperature Capability: Maximum working temperature of 400°C with continuous working temperature of 350°C.
- Single Sample Capacity: Designed to accommodate one sample at a time.
- 1 kW Heating Load: Provides a 1 kW heating load for the distillation process.
- Manual Flash Adjustment: Flash adjustment is provided through a manual cam mechanism / rack and pinion arrangement.
- Stainless Steel Cooling Bath: Cooling bath is made of stainless steel and includes a drain cock.
- 125 mL Distillation Flask: Supplied with a Corning glass distillation flask having 125 mL capacity.
- Class A Measuring Cylinder: Corning glass measuring cylinder with graduation as per Class A certificate.
- High-Temperature Silicone Corks: Side arm and top arm corks are made of silicone to withstand high temperature.
- Thermometer Options: Supports ASTM 7C thermometer up to 300°C and ASTM 8C thermometer up to 400°C, providing suitable temperature measurement options for the specified operating range.
- Thermally Insulated Construction: Double-walled construction with thermal insulation for controlled operation.
- Robust Laboratory Design: Stainless-steel inner body with GI outer construction and powder-coated external surface.
Technical Specifications
| Type of Heating | Electrically heated heater |
| Maximum Working Temperature | 400°C |
| Continuous Working Temperature | 350°C |
| Capacity | 1 sample at a time |
| Heater | Ceramic coil heater |
| Input Power Supply | 230 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 Phase, 8 Amp current rating |
| Heating Load | 1 kW |
| Flash Adjustment | Manual cam mechanism / Rack & Pinion arrangement |
| Cooling Bath | Stainless steel with drain cork |
| Cooling Bath Stand | MS stand, duly powder coated |
| Distillation Flask | Corning glass, 125 mL capacity |
| Measuring Cylinder | Corning glass with graduation as per Class A certificate |
| Side Arm Cork | Silicone, designed to withstand high temperature |
| Top Arm Cork | Silicone, designed to withstand high temperature and for thermometer mounting |
Construction
The Distillation Test Apparatus features a double-walled, thermally insulated construction designed for controlled distillation testing.
- Double-Walled Construction: Double-wall design provides thermal insulation around the heating and distillation assembly.
- Inner Body: Stainless-steel inner body construction.
- Outer Body: GI outer body with a powder-coated external surface.
- Cooling Bath: Stainless-steel cooling bath provided with a drain cock.
- Cooling Bath Stand: MS stand with powder-coated finish.
- Distillation Flask: 125 mL Corning glass distillation flask.
- Measuring Cylinder: Corning glass measuring cylinder with graduation as per Class A certificate.
- Silicone Corks: High-temperature silicone side-arm and top-arm corks, with the top-arm cork designed for thermometer mounting.
Applications
The Distillation Test Apparatus is designed for controlled distillation testing of petroleum products and fuels where distillation characteristics are evaluated according to specified test methods.
- Petroleum Testing: Distillation analysis of petroleum products.
- Fuel Testing: Evaluation of distillation characteristics of fuels.
- Laboratory Quality Control: Suitable for laboratory testing and quality-control applications involving distillation analysis.
- Research & Development: Useful for laboratory research and development work involving petroleum and fuel samples.
- Standards-Based Testing: Suitable for testing performed according to ASTM D86 and related specified standards.
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