Standard Test Method for Measurement of Total Hydrogen Sulfide in Residual Fuels by Multiple Headspace Extraction and Sulfur Specific Detection
用多重顶空萃取和硫比检测法测量残余燃料中总硫化氢的标准试验方法
1.1
This test method covers a method suitable for measuring the total amount of hydrogen sulfide (H
2
S) in heavy distillates, heavy distillate/residual fuel blends, or residual fuels as defined in Specification
D396
Grade 4, 5 (Light), 5 (Heavy), and 6, when the H
2
S concentration in the fuel is in the 0.01 μg/g (ppmw) to 100 μg/g (ppmw) range.
1.2
The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
For specific warning statements, see
7.5
,
8.2
,
9.2
,
10.1.4
, and
11.1
.
1.4
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
====== Significance And Use ======
5.1
Residual fuel oils can contain H
2
S in the liquid phase, and this can result in hazardous vapor phase levels of H
2
S in storage tank headspaces. The vapor phase levels can vary significantly according to the headspace volume, fuel temperature, and agitation. Measurement of H
2
S levels in the liquid phase provides a useful indication of the residual fuel oil’s propensity to form high vapor phase levels, and lower levels in the residual fuel oil will directly reduce risk of H
2
S exposure. It is critical, however, that anyone involved in handling fuel oil, such as vessel owners and operators, continue to maintain appropriate safety practices designed to protect the crew, tank farm operators and others who can be exposed to H
2
S.
5.1.1
The measurement of H
2
S in the liquid phase is appropriate for product quality control, while the measurement of H
2
S in the vapor phase is appropriate for health and safety purposes.
5.2
This test method was developed so refiners, fuel terminal operators and independent testing laboratory personnel can analytically measure the amount of H
2
S in the liquid phase of residual fuel oils.
Note 1:
Test Method
D6021
is one of three test methods for quantitatively measuring H
2
S in residual fuels:
1) Test Method
D5705
is a simple field test method for determining H
2
S levels in the vapor phase.
2) Test Method
D7621
is a rapid test method to determine H
2
S levels in the liquid phase.
5.3
H
2
S concentrations in the liquid and vapor phase attempt to reach equilibrium in a static system. However, this equilibrium and the related liquid and vapor concentrations can vary greatly depending on temperature and the chemical composition of the liquid phase. A concentration of 1 mg/kg (μg/g) (ppmw) of H
2
S in the liquid phase of a residual fuel can typically generate an actual gas concentration of >50 μL/L(ppmv) to 100 μL/L(ppmv) of H
2
S in the vapor phase, but the equilibrium of the vapor phase is disrupted the moment a vent or access point is opened to collect a sample.
Note 2:
Because of the reactivity, absorptivity, and volatility of H
2
S any measurement method only provides an H
2
S concentration at a given moment in time.