- API gravity - Wikipedia
The American Petroleum Institute gravity, or API gravity, is a measure of how heavy or light a petroleum liquid is compared to water: if its API gravity is greater than 10, it is lighter and floats on water; if less than 10, it is heavier and sinks
- Classification of Crude Oil Based on API Gravity – LDI Training
In the early years of the petroleum industry, the American Petroleum Institute (API) adopted the API gravity (°API) as a measure of the crude oil density or specific gravity (SG) The API gravity is calculated from the following equation: °API= (141 5 SG) – 131 5
- API Gravity: Definition, Calculation, and Converter
API expresses the gravity or density of liquid petroleum products Online API to Specific Gravity calculator
- API Gravity | FSC 432: Petroleum Refining
The API of crude oils varies typically between 10 and 50, with most crude oils falling in the range of 20-45 Using API gravity, the conventional crude oils can be generally considered as light (°API>30), medium (30>°API>22), and heavy (°API<22)
- API Gravity - piping-designer. com
API gravity, or the American Petroleum Institute gravity, is a measure of how heavy or light a petroleum liquid is compared to water It is an important factor in the oil and gas industry for classifying and characterizing crude oils
- Table Definitions, Sources, and Explanatory Notes
Light crudes generally exceed 38 degrees API and heavy crudes are commonly labeled as all crudes with an API gravity of 22 degrees or below Intermediate crudes fall in the range of 22 degrees to 38 degrees API gravity
- What is API gravity and why is it important in crude oil processing?
API gravity is a measure used to compare the densities of petroleum liquids relative to water This measure is crucial in the oil industry, where it plays a significant role in determining the value of crude oil
- What is api in oil? - California Learning Resource Network
API gravity is a measure of relative density, expressed in degrees (°API), and plays a significant role in determining the commercial value, refining processes, and transportation logistics associated with different crude oil types
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