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D6378 10 (Reapproved 2016)
D6378 10 (Reapproved 2016)
1. Scope 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1.1 This test method covers the use of automated vapor safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
pressure instruments to determine the vapor pressure exerted in responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
vacuum by volatile, liquid petroleum products, hydrocarbons, priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
and hydrocarbon-oxygenate mixtures. This test method is bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
suitable for testing samples with boiling points above 0 °C warning statements, see 7.2 – 7.8.
(32 °F) that exert a vapor pressure between 7 kPa and 150 kPa 2. Referenced Documents
(1.0 psi and 21 psi) at 37.8 °C (100 °F) at a vapor-to-liquid
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ratio of 4:1. The liquid sample volume size required for 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
analysis is dependent upon the vapor-to-liquid ratio chosen D323 Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products
(see Note 1) and the measuring chamber volume capacity of (Reid Method)
the instrument (see 6.1.1 and Note 3). D2892 Test Method for Distillation of Crude Petroleum
(15-Theoretical Plate Column)
NOTE 1—The test method is suitable for the determination of the vapor D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
pressure of volatile, liquid petroleum products at temperatures from 0 °C
Petroleum Products
to 100 °C at vapor to liquid ratios of 4:1 to 1:1 (X = 4 to 1) and pressures
up to 500 kPa (70 psi), but the precision statement (see Section 16) may D4177 Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and
not be applicable. Petroleum Products
1.2 This test method also covers the use of automated vapor D4953 Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Gasoline and
pressure instruments to determine the vapor pressure exerted in Gasoline-Oxygenate Blends (Dry Method)
vacuum by aviation turbine fuels. This test method is suitable D5191 Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Prod-
for testing aviation turbine fuel samples with boiling points ucts (Mini Method)
above 0 °C (32 °F) that exert a vapor pressure between 0 kPa D5842 Practice for Sampling and Handling of Fuels for
and 110 kPa (0 psi and 15.5 psi) at a vapor-to-liquid ratio of Volatility Measurement
4:1, in the temperature range from 25 °C to 100 °C (77 °F to D5854 Practice for Mixing and Handling of Liquid Samples
212 °F). of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance
1.3 The vapor pressure (VPX) determined by this test and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical
method at a vapor-liquid ratio of 4:1 (X = 4) of gasoline and Measurement System Performance
gasoline-oxygenate blends at 37.8 °C can be correlated to the D6300 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias
dry vapor pressure equivalent (DVPE) value determined by Data for Use in Test Methods for Petroleum Products and
Test Method D5191 (see 16.3). This condition does not apply Lubricants
when the sample is aviation turbine fuel. D6708 Practice for Statistical Assessment and Improvement
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the of Expected Agreement Between Two Test Methods that
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information Purport to Measure the Same Property of a Material
only.
3. Terminology
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3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
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Subcommittee D02.08 on Volatility. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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blends is regulated by various government agencies. pressure in the measuring chamber to less than 0.01 kPa
5.3 Specifications for volatile petroleum products generally (0.001 psi) absolute.
include vapor pressure limits to ensure products of suitable
volatility performance. 6.3 McLeod Vacuum Gauge or Calibrated Electronic
Vacuum Measuring Device for Calibration, to cover at least the
5.4 In this test method, an air saturation procedure prior to range from 0.01 kPa to 0.67 kPa (0.1 mm to 5 mm Hg). The
the measurement is not required, thus eliminating losses of calibration of the electronic vacuum measuring device shall be
high volatile compounds during this step. This test method is regularly verified in accordance with Annex A6.3 on Vacuum
faster and minimizes potential errors from improper air satu- Sensors in Test Method D2892.
ration. This test method permits VPX determinations in the
field. 6.4 Pressure Measuring Device for Calibration, capable of
5.5 This test method can be applied in online applications in measuring local station pressure with an accuracy and a
which an air saturation procedure prior to the measurement resolution of 0.1 kPa (1 mm Hg), or better, at the same
cannot be performed. elevation relative to sea level as the apparatus in the laboratory.
6. Apparatus NOTE 4—This test method does not give full details of instruments
suitable for carrying out this test. Details on the installation, operation, and
6.1 The apparatus suitable for this test method employs a maintenance of each instrument may be found in the manufacturer’s
small volume, cylindrically shaped measuring chamber with manual.
7.8 Toluene, (Warning—Toluene is flammable and a health 8.1.3 Perform the VPX determination, including the rinsing
hazard). (see 9.3), on the first test specimen withdrawn from a sample
container. Do not use the remaining sample in the container for
a second VPX determination. If a second determination is
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Reagent Chemicals, American Chemical Society Specifications, American necessary, obtain a new sample. This condition does not apply
Chemical Society, Washington, DC. For Suggestions on the testing of reagents not when the sample is aviation turbine fuel.
listed by the American Chemical Society, see Annual Standards for Laboratory
Chemicals, BDH Ltd., Poole, Dorset, U.K., and the United States Pharmacopeia NOTE 8—For gasoline and gasoline-oxygenate blends, the effect of
and National Formulary, U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. (USPC), Rockville, taking more than one test specimen from the same sample container was
MD. evaluated as part of the 2003 ILS (see 16.1) A precision effect was
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FIG. 1 Plot of VP4 (37.8 °C) Precision (kPa) by Container Size at Nominal VP4 (37.8 °C) (kPa) Values Determined
observed between the first and second replicates taken from both the 1 L –10 °C to +50 °C and ambient pressures up to 300 kPa have
and 250 mL containers evaluated. The current precision statements were been found suitable with certain gasoline samples.4
derived from the 2003 ILS (see 16.1) using the first test specimen
withdrawn from 250 mL and 1 L clear glass containers. 8.2.2 For gasoline and gasoline-oxygenate blends, the pre-
NOTE 9—For aviation turbine fuels the effect of taking more than one cision statement is based on sample introduction at ambient
test specimen from the same sample container was evaluated as part of the temperature and pressure from either 250 mL or 1 L clear, glass
2007 ILS (see 16.1). No precision effect was observed between the first sample bottles. For aviation turbine fuels, the precision is based
and second replicates taken from the 100 mL containers evaluated. on sample introduction at ambient temperature and pressure
8.1.4 Protect samples from excessive temperatures prior to from 100 mL containers. Precision may be affected with
testing. This can be accomplished by storage in an appropriate sample introduction under different conditions, but such infor-
ice bath or refrigerator. mation has not been determined.
8.1.5 Do not test samples stored in leaky containers. Discard 8.2.3 Sample pre-chilling or air saturation, or both, are not
and obtain a new sample if leaks are detected. required, but sample chilling, air saturation, or degassing, or a
8.2 Sampling Handling—This test method does not require combination thereof, is acceptable, as it will have no significant
pre-chilling of the sample and air saturation at ambient effect on the result. This allows vapor pressure and distillation
barometric pressure in order to limit the variability in the tests to be conducted on the same sample.
dissolved gas content of the sample prior to measurement. This 8.2.4 Degassing and some hydrocarbon loss occurs during
test method measures the total sample vapor pressure at three the air saturation step when the sample is supersaturated with
V/L ratios (triple expansion) in order to estimate the partial dissolved gas relative to ambient barometric pressure. Hydro-
pressure of dissolved gas and hydrocarbon partial pressure carbon loss increases as saturation gas pressure increases.
using ideal gas calculations. This has been shown to be Sealed sample systems are recommended for gas saturations
acceptable up to at least 5 bar (about 5 atmospheres) of gas greater than about 2 bar gas pressure (about 2 atmospheres or
saturation. 30 psia).
8.2.1 Samples may be introduced to the instrument over a
wide variation of temperatures and pressures, provided the test
specimen remains as a single phase (that is, no separated liquid 4
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FIG. 2 Plot of VP4 (37.8 °C) Precision (psi) by Container Size at Nominal VP4 (37.8 °C) (psi) Values Determined
8.2.5 For bottle samples, insert the sample introduction tube 8.2.6.3 Excessive heating of samples may result in vapor
as close to the sample bottle bottom as practical. formation, resulting in a higher or lower measured vapor
8.2.6 Pressurized samples from a sealed sample system, pressure, depending if vapor or remaining liquid phase is
pressurized floating pressure cylinders or equivalent may be introduced, respectively.
used within the pressure and temperature limits specified by the
manufacturer for the instrument being used. Excessive ex- 8.3 Verification of Sample Container Filling—If the sample
tremes of pressure and temperature may result in precision is contained in a transparent container, verify that the container
different than that measured under the conditions of ambient is 70 % to 80 % full by suitable means, such as by using a
pressure and temperature used to prepare the precision state- marked ruler or by comparing it to a like container that has the
ment. The temperature and pressure of the sample system 70 % and 80 % levels clearly marked. If the container is not
should be controlled so that only a single phase liquid is in the transparent, unseal it and, using a suitable gauge, confirm that
sealed sample system during sample introduction. the sample volume equals 70 to 80 % of the container capacity
8.2.6.1 Excessive cooling of samples that contain alcohols (see Note 10). When the sample is aviation turbine fuel, verify
could result in phase separation (see 8.4), extraction of alcohol, that the container is at least 80 % full prior to removal of the
and a lower vapor pressure value being determined, unless the first specimen.
sample remains well mixed during sample introduction (that is,
introduction of a test specimen is representative of the com- NOTE 10—For non-transparent containers, one way to confirm that the
position once heated to test temperature). This can be pre- sample volume equals 70 % to 80 % of the container capacity is to use a
dipstick that has been pre-marked to indicate the 70 % and 80 % container
vented by not cooling samples containing alcohols, prior to the
capacities. The dipstick should be of such material that it shows wetting
vapor pressure determination. after being immersed and withdrawn from the sample. To confirm the
8.2.6.2 Excessive cooling of samples may result in forma- sample volume, insert the dipstick into the sample container so that it
tion of ice or hydrates that may impair proper operation of the touches the bottom of the container at a perpendicular angle before
sample system. removing the dipstick.
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long term storage without sample degradation. See Appendix 14.2 Calculate the vapor pressure VPX,t at test temperature t,
X4 for guidelines and suggestions for preparing, storing, and using the following equation:
isolating QC samples for use in the test.
VPX,t 5 TPX,3 2 PPAt (3)
TABLE 7 Calculated Cross-Method Reproducibility Values TABLE 8 Calculated Cross-Method Reproducibility Values
between Predicted DVPE1-L Container Values by Eq 6 and Test between Predicted DVPE1-L Container Values by Eq 7 and Test
Method D5191 at Nominal DVPE Levels Method D5191 at Nominal DVPE Levels
DVPE Rxy DVPE Rxy DVPE Rxy DVPE Rxy
(kPa) (kPa) (psi) (psi) (kPa) (kPa) (psi) (psi)
20 1.47 2.50 0.21 20 2.05 2.50 0.29
25 1.54 3.00 0.21 25 2.07 3.00 0.29
30 1.63 3.50 0.22 30 2.10 3.50 0.30
35 1.71 4.00 0.23 35 2.12 4.00 0.30
40 1.80 4.50 0.24 40 2.15 4.50 0.30
45 1.89 5.00 0.25 45 2.18 5.00 0.31
50 1.98 5.50 0.26 50 2.20 5.50 0.31
55 2.08 6.00 0.26 55 2.23 6.00 0.31
60 2.17 6.50 0.27 60 2.26 6.50 0.31
65 2.27 7.00 0.28 65 2.29 7.00 0.32
70 2.37 7.50 0.29 70 2.32 7.50 0.32
75 2.47 8.00 0.30 75 2.35 8.00 0.32
80 2.57 8.50 0.31 80 2.37 8.50 0.32
85 2.67 9.00 0.32 85 2.40 9.00 0.33
90 2.77 9.50 0.33 90 2.43 9.50 0.33
95 2.87 10.00 0.34 95 2.46 10.00 0.33
100 2.97 10.50 0.35 100 2.49 10.50 0.34
11.00 0.36 11.00 0.34
11.50 0.37 11.50 0.34
12.00 0.38 12.00 0.34
12.50 0.39 12.50 0.35
13.00 0.40 13.00 0.35
13.50 0.41 13.50 0.35
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APPENDIXES
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(Nonmandatory Information)
X1.1.2.2 The free volume VA for the air in the sample can be where:
defined as follows: TPX,1 = total pressure after first expansion,
V A 5 ~ k/100! V L (X1.4) TPX,2 = total pressure after second expansion,
TPX,3 = total pressure after third and final expansion,
where: V1 = vapor volume after the first expansion,
k = solubility of air in the sample in %, and V2 = vapor volume after the second expansion, and
VL = sample volume. V3 = final vapor volume after the third expansion.
X1.1.2.3 Applying the gas law equation for the three differ- X1.1.2.6 The air corrected vapor pressure is calculated by:
ent volumes and using the term VA for the free air volume, the
VPX 5 TPX,3 2 PPAX,3 (X1.9)
following relationship can be defined:
X3. INFORMATION RELATING TO THE 2003 INTERLABORATORY STUDY (ILS)5 INVOLVING ANALYSES
BY TEST METHODS D5191 AND D6378
X3.1 ILS Objectives Pertaining to Test Method D6378 hydrocarbon-oxygenate blends contained in 250 mL and 1 L
X3.1.1 Determine the repeatability (“r”) and reproducibility clear glass containers (that is, 20 samples × 2 duplicates × 2
(“R”) of Test Method D6378. bottle sizes × 2 replicates/bottle = 160 analyses/data set). The
twenty sample types included 6 conventional gasolines (with
X3.1.2 Compare precision statements of Test Method and without ethanol added), 5 reformulated gasolines (RFG)
D5191 versus Test Method D6378. containing either MTBE or ethanol, 6 CARB gasolines (2
X3.1.3 Determine if the use of 250 mL containers influences without oxygenates, 2 with MTBE, and 2 with ethanol), 1
vapor pressure results as compared to results obtained with 1-L avgas, 1 JP4, and 1 condensate. The total vapor pressure of the
containers. samples ranged from approximately 22 kPa to 110 kPa (3.2 psi
X3.1.4 Determine if multiple determinations from one con- to 16.0 psi).
tainer are acceptable. X3.3 Reference Fuels
X3.1.5 Investigate the possibility to use blends whose vapor X3.3.1 Participants in the study analyzed 4 coded reference
pressure can be tailored by concentration as a verification fluid. fuels (44.0 % / 56.0 % (m/m) blend of pentane/toluene,
X3.1.6 Determine relative bias of Test Method D6378 to pentane, 2,2-dimethylbutane, and 2,3-dimethylbutane) in
Test Method D5191. quadruplicate, following a specific protocol provided to the
laboratories, which included a study to evaluate how results
X3.1.7 Determine if the contribution of dissolved air is
may be affected as the % capacity of material in the container
correctly measured in D6378 for different levels of dissolved
varies. The reference fuels were contained in 250 mL clear,
gas.
glass containers.
X3.1.8 Compare results of D6378 to theoretical Peng-
Robinson Equation of State (PR EOS) results for reference X3.4 Test Method D6378 Instrument Types and Data
samples. Sets Evaluated
X3.4.1 A total of 12 data sets were received from 10
X3.2 Samples laboratories that analyzed samples by D6378, using one or
X3.2.1 Participants in the study analyzed randomly ordered more of the following two instrument types (with the number
sample sets comprised of blind duplicates and replicates from of data sets submitted by vendor or model, or both, given in
the same container of 20 types of hydrocarbons and parentheses): Grabner VPS (8), and Grabner VPS Online (4).
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X4. GUIDELINES AND SUGGESTIONS FOR PREPARING, STORING, AND ISOLATING QC SAMPLES
FOR USE IN THIS TEST
X4.1 A suggested approach for preparing samples for qual- but are required to keep retain samples of samples they initially
ity control (QC) purpose using a volatile liquid petroleum test for a specific amount of time before discarding. The
product such as gasoline, is to obtain a homogeneous bulk suggestion is to test the retain sample that is about to be
supply (for example, ≥20 L) of the material in a suitably sized discarded (that is, the retain sample has reached its required
and sealed container filled to 70 % to 80 % capacity that is retention period) and plot the differences between the results
representative of the sample types that are to be measured for from the original certification analysis and the retain results
the intended period of time (for example, select a summer (calculated by Measurementinitial – Measurementfinal) using in-
grade gasoline or winter grade gasoline depending on the vapor dividual (I-chart), moving range (MR), and optional exponen-
pressure season). Since analysis by D6378 does not require tially weighted moving average (EWMA) control charts as
pre-chilling of the sample to 0 °C to 1 °C as required in D5191, indicated in Practice D6299. Separate control charts should be
this bulk supply may be kept at ambient conditions or in a maintained for product grades that are significantly different in
refrigerated location, such as in a “cold room.” Portions of the
vapor pressures (for example, winter grade gasoline versus
bulk supply may be transferred into smaller 250 mL or 1 L
summer grade gasoline).
containers filled to 70 % to 80 % capacity and stored until
needed for analysis or transferred from the bulk supply X4.2.1 The mean of the I-chart of differences is expected to
container just prior to analysis. be zero; an out-of-control signal (individual chart or EWMA)
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X5. INFORMATION ON CROSS-METHOD REPRODUCIBILITY VALUES BETWEEN PREDICTED DVPE1-L container VALUES
DETERMINED BY Eq 6 AND Eq 7 AND TEST METHOD D5191
X5.1 Cross-method Reproducibility (RXY)—As defined in Ry = Test Method D5191 Reproducibility Value, kPa (psi),
Practice D6708, cross-method reproducibility is a quantitative based on DVPE input using 1 L containers.
expression of the random error associated with the difference NOTE X5.1—In order to calculate the cross-method reproducibility
between two results obtained by different operators using (Rxy) for a given DVPE level, one needs to rearrange Eq 6 in terms of
different apparatus and applying the two methods X and Y, VP4 (37.8 °C) such that VP4 (37.8 °C) = Predicted DVPE + Relative Bias.
respectively, each obtaining a single result on an identical test By doing so, if one were to calculate Rx in terms of kPa, then the Rx
sample, when the methods have been assessed and an appro- equation can be rewritten as: Rx (kPa) = 0.0273*(Predicted DVPE (kPa)
+ Relative Bias (kPa) + 9 kPa) = 0.0273*(Predicted DVPE (kPa) + 10.005
priate bias-correction has been applied. It is defined as the kPa). Similarly, if calculating Rx in terms of psi, then the Rx equation can
95 % confidence limit for the difference between two such be rewritten as: Rx (psi) = 0.0273*(Predicted DVPE (psi) + 1.46 psi).
single and independent results. For method X results, this will
be Predicted DVPE1-L container results (Eq 6) and for method Y X5.1.2 Similar to the information in X5.1.1, an evaluation
results, this will be D5191 DVPE results obtained using 1 L of the cross-method reproducibility between predicted
containers. DVPE1 L container using Eq 7 of this method involving
VP4 (37.8 °C)250 mL container inputs and Test Method D5191
X5.1.1 Based on the 2003 ILS,5 an evaluation of cross- using 1 L containers was performed. Eq X5.2 provides the
method reproducibility between predicted DVPE1 L container formula for calculating the cross-method reproducibility be-
using Eq 6 of this test method and Test Method D5191 using
tween these two methods based on this criteria.
1 L containers was performed. Eq X5.1 provides the formula
for calculating the cross-method reproducibility between these Cross 2 method reproducibility ~ R xy! , kPa ~ psi! 5 =~ 0.65R 2x 10.56R 2y !
two methods based on this criteria. (X5.2)
Cross 2 method reproducibility ~ R xy! , kPa ~ psi! 5 =~ 0.57R 10.53R ! 2
x
2
y where:
(X5.1) Rx = Test Method D6378 Reproducibility Value, kPa (psi),
where: for 250 mL containers, and
Ry = Test Method D5191 Reproducibility Value, kPa (psi),
Rx = Test Method D6378 Reproducibility Value, kPa (psi), based on DVPE input using 1 L containers.
based on VP4 (37.8 °C)1 L container input, and
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FIG. X5.1 Cross-Method Reproducibility (Rxy) Values (kPa) Between Predicted DVPE1 L container Values Determined by Eq 6 and Eq 7 and
Test Method D5191 at Nominal DVPE Levels (kPa)
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FIG. X5.2 Cross-Method Reproducibility (Rxy) Values (psi) Between Predicted DVPE1 L container Values Determined by Eq 6 and Eq 7 and
Test Method D5191 at Nominal DVPE Levels (psi)
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