ASTM D6560 Standard Test Method for Determination of Asphaltenes (Heptane Insolubles) in Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products -- eLearning Course
About the Course
This course covers the test method for a procedure for the determination of the heptane insoluble asphaltene content of gas oil, diesel fuel, residual fuel oils, lubricating oil, bitumen, and crude petroleum that has been topped to an oil temperature of 260 degrees C
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:
- Describe the apparatus required for the determination of asphaltenes (heptane insolubles) in crude petroleum and petroleum products
- Recall the ASTM Standard Practice procedures by which to take samples
- Recall the steps for test portion preparation
- Explain the steps for apparatus preparation
- Describe the procedural steps to determine the heptane insoluble asphaltene content of gas oil, diesel fuel, residual fuel oils, lubricating oil, bitumen, and crude petroleum that has been topped to an oil temperature of 260 degrees C
- Recall the calculations to determine the asphaltene content
- Recall the reporting requirements for ASTM Test Method D6560
Audience
Anyone who runs the D6560 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 D6560
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