ASTM D4530 Standard Test Method for Determination of Carbon Residue (Micro Method) -- eLearning Course
About the Course
This course covers the test method for the determination of the amount of carbon residue formed after evaporation and pyrolysis of petroleum materials under certain conditions and is intended to provide some indication of the relative coke forming tendency of such materials.
The course takes approximately 1 hour to complete and includes instructional video content, interactive knowledge checks, and a self-grading quiz. Downloadable resources include a pdf of the standard.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recall the required capacity of the glass sample vials used for testing
- Recall the oven temperatures for heating and cooling the sample
- Describe the processes for applying heat to the sample flasks
- Identify the equation for calculating the percent carbon residue
- Describe the method for reporting the values of percent carbon residue
Audience
Anyone who runs the D4530 test method or who needs an understanding of the test method and how it is properly run.
Certificate and CEUs
CEUs: .1 or 1 PDH
Certificate: A certificate is available upon successful completion of the course and an 80% or higher score on the exam.
ASTM Standards Referenced
ASTM D4530
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