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What is the limit of Oxygen content in Naphtha feed for Hydrotreater to avoid gum formation?
What is the ASTM method to test Oxygen in Lab?
 
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07/08/2014 A: Ralph Ragsdale, Ragsdale Refining Courses, ralph.ragsdale@att.net
In terms of exchanger fouling, “nil” should be the target. Fuel usage, heater capacity, and reactor pressure drop buildup are the factors involved. ASTM lists UOP 678 and 364 as the test methods.