Characterization factor for oil distillation
Input(s)
\(T_{b}\): Average Boiling Point \(\left({ }^{\circ} \mathrm{R}\left(\right.\right.\) or \(\left.^{\circ} \mathrm{F}+460\right)\) )
\(\gamma_{60 / 60^{\circ} \mathrm{F}}\): Specific Gravity (dimensionless)
Output(s)
K: Characterization Factor (dimensionless)
Formula(s)
\[
\frac{\mathrm{K}=\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{b}}^{1 / 3}}{\gamma_{60 / 60^{\circ} \mathrm{F}}}
\]
Reference(s)
Mihcakan, I.M., Alkan, K.H., Ugur, Z., Petroleum and Natural Gas Laboratory, Course Notes, I-Fluid Properties, ITU, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey, 2001. Page: 5-2.