ASTM D323  Laboratory Petroleum Products Vapor Pressure Tester (Reid Method)/ Vapor Pressure Tester Reid Method test Make Determination for vapor Pressure of Gasoline / Fuel Analysis Equipment ASTM D323 Gasoline Reid Vapor Pressure Tester/Vapor Pressure Tester (Reid Method) ASTM D323 Oil Vapor Pressure Tester Electricity Tester/ Crude Oil Reid Vapor Pressure RVP Tester ASTM D323

Precise Volatility Measurement for Petroleum Products

If you want to have a solid understanding of the volatility of petroleum related products, it is extremely important that you have proper quality checking, safety and total compliance with regulatory norms. The Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) Apparatus from Yatherm Scientific is manufactured to offer you accurate, reproducible and trustable vapor pressure measurements, which provide great help to labs in meeting industry standards with total confidence.

Because of its advanced manufacturing which is done according to the global standards like ASTM and D323, Yatherm’s RVP Apparatus is completely appropriate in precise assessment of the vapor pressure of gasoline, crude oil, LPG blends, and other volatile petroleum products. Its solid structure and precise temperature control makes sure that you experience dependable outcomes, even when there are extremely demanding testing environments.

 

What Is ASTM D323?

ASTM D323 refers to a standard test method established by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) for determining the vapor pressure of volatile liquids, including gasoline, volatile crude oil, and other petroleum distillates. The full title of the standard is “Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method).”

Liquids has a property of evaporate or vaporize that helps in understanding the handling, storage, and transportation of volatile liquids, as high vapor pressures can contribute to safety hazards, environmental concerns, and performance issues in various applications.

The ASTM D323 is a test method  that utilizes a customized apparatus known as a Reid vapor pressure (RVP) bomb. This unit consists of a standard small sample vessel with a pressure gauge. The sample is placed inside the bomb, which is then sealed and kept in a water monitored water bath. The sample undergo a heated environmental condition, precisely 37.8 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit), and the pressure inside the bomb is measured once equilibrium is reached.

The value of the pressure obtained from the performed test is known as the Reid vapor pressure of the sample. The value explains the accurate vapor pressure exerted by the liquid at the specified test temperature in bath. It is basically calculated in the pressure unit of PSI(Pressure square inch) or kilopascals (kPa).

The ASTM D323 test is universally required in the field of  petroleum to calculate the vapor pressure of gasoline, jet fuels, diesel fuels, and other volatile petroleum products. These results are very much necessary for the regulatory compliance, Quality control of the Products, and it assures the proper handling and storage of these petroleum substances.

Main features & Performance Benefits:

  • Precision Chamber Design: This device will offer you a top-most quality test chamber assembly which is loaded with a precision-machined vapor and liquid chambers, which helps you in making sure that you experience accuracy in pressure readings without worrying about any leakage.
  • Consistent Temperature Control: The apparatus is equipped with a regulated temperature water bath which helps in maintaining the needed test temperature with tremendous stability, which is a crucial factor when it comes to correct assessment of vapor pressure.
  • Precise Pressure Monitoring: It is equipped with an easy to observe and read pressure gauge or a pressure measurement mechanism which is completely digitalized, allowing the users to observe the pressure regulations clearly and confidently
  •  Enhanced Operational Efficiency: The apparatus is structured for simple loading of the sample, sealing in a secure way, and streamlined rotation, which helps in the reduction of error for the operator and improvement of test reproducibility.
  • Superior Material Integrity: its solid structure which is built by using corrosion-resistant materials and its unique mechanism can withstand any prolonged exposure to petroleum products and laboratory chemicals.
  • Long-Term System Reliability: It has an endurable build that helps you in making sure that you experience long service life with almost negligible maintenance, making it a trustworthy pick for everyday quality assessment and research labs.

 

Applications:

  • Petroleum and Fuel Testing: This device has a mechanism which is absolutely helpful for refineries to make sure that fuels fulfill the strict volatility features.
  • Gasoline and Crude Quality: It helps in offering the important information which is absolutely necessary for keeping the safe storage and transportation of crude oil.
  • Petrochemical Research and Development: It is extremely helpful to researchers in gaining the precise pressure measurements which are utilized in the development of more efficient fuel blends.
  • Regulatory and Compliance Testing: The apparatus is incredibly helpful in making sure that all products are in perfect adherence to atmospheric and safety laws.
  • Academic and Industrial Labs: Its endurable structure provides support to both fundamental education and also to the rigorous industrial assessment.

Working power supply: AC220V±10 50Hz(Customizable)
Power: 2000W
Temperature control range: room temperature to 100℃; Accuracy: ± 0.1℃
Temperature sensor: Pt100 (platinum resistance)
Pressure range: 1Mpa (0.4 level) 2.5Mpa (0.4 level)
Humidity ≤ 85%
Temperature control mode: digital display temperature controller
Test method: Reid method
Test standard: ASTM D323
Oils can be measured: gasoline, crude oil, diesel fuels, etc.

Why Must You Choose Yatherm Scientific?

Yatherm Scientific is a renowned name in the field which is known for offering precision-engineered laboratory equipment which is backed by a strong technical expertise and trustable support system of a team of professionals, especially after-sales.

Our Reid Vapor Pressure Apparatus is crafted to make your testing absolutely simplified while keeping the strict accuracy and compliance with global standards up to the mark.

Choose Yatherm’s Reid Vapor Pressure Apparatus if you want to experience reliable volatility testing, continuous results with absolute confidence in every measurement you acquire during your tests.