ASTM D2421-02(2007)

For custody transfer and other purposes, it is frequently necessary to convert a component analysis of light hydrocarbon mixture from one basis (either gas-volume, liquid volume, or mass) to another.

The component distribution data of light hydrocarbon mixtures can be used to calculate physical properties such as relative density, vapor-pressure, and calorific value. Consistent and accurate conversion data are extremely important when calculating vapor, liquid, or mass equivalence.

1.1 This practice describes the procedure for the interconversion of the analysis of C5 and lighter hydrocarbon mixtures to gas-volume (mole), liquid-volume, or mass basis.

1.2 The computation procedures described assume that gas-volume percentages have already been corrected for nonideality of the components as a part of the analytical process by which they have been obtained. These are numerically the same as mole percentages.

1.3 The procedure assumes the absence of nonadditivity corrections for mixtures of the pure liquid compounds. This is approximately true only for mixtures of hydrocarbons of the same number of carbon atoms, and in the absence of diolefins and acetylenic compounds.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.