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ASTM D3230-19

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Standard Test Method for Salts in Crude Oil (Electrometric Method)

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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the approximate chloride (salts) concentration in crude oil. The range of concentration covered is 3.5 mg/kg to 500 mg/kg or 1.0 lb/1000 bbl to 150 lb/1000 bbl (PTB) as chloride concentration/volume of crude oil.

1.2 This test method measures conductivity in the crude oil due to the presence of common chlorides, such as sodium, calcium, and magnesium. Other conductive materials may also be present in the crude oil.

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

1.3.1 Exception—Acceptable concentration units are g/m3 or PTB (lb/1000 bbl).

1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific warning statements, see 7.3, 7.4, and 7.11.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.


5.1 This test method is used to determine the approximate chloride content of crude oils, a knowledge of which is important in deciding whether or not the crude oil needs desalting. The efficiency of the process desalter can also be evaluated.

5.2 Excessive chloride left in the crude oil frequently results in higher corrosion rates in refining units and also has detrimental effects on catalysts used in these units.

5.3 This test method provides a rapid and convenient means of determining the approximate content of chlorides in crude oil and is useful to crude oil processors.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D3230
Publication Date May 1, 2019
Language en - English
Page Count 7
Revision Level 19
Supercedes
Committee D02.03
Publish Date Document Id Type View
May 1, 2019 D3230-19 Revision
May 1, 2013 D3230-13 Revision
Oct. 1, 2010 D3230-10 Revision
Oct. 1, 2009 D3230-09 Revision
May 1, 2008 D3230-08 Revision
Nov. 1, 2006 D3230-06 Revision
Nov. 1, 2005 D3230-05A Revision
May 1, 2005 D3230-05 Revision
Nov. 10, 1999 D3230-99 Revision
July 1, 2018 D3230-13R18 Reaffirmation
May 1, 2004 D3230-99R04 Reaffirmation