ASTM D4807 – Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oil by Membrane Filtration
Description:
Significance and Use
4.1 A knowledge of the sediment content of crude oil is important both in refinery operations and in crude oil commerce.
Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of sediment in crude oils by membrane filtration. This test method has been validated for crude oils with sediments up to approximately 0.15 % by mass.
1.2 The accepted unit of measure for this test method is mass %, but an equation to convert to volume % is provided (see Note 6).
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
ASTM D4806