Simulated Distillation Analyzers


Simulated distillation (SimDis) is a widely accepted means to quickly and accurately determine the to true boiling (TBP) point distribution of crude oil and petroleum refining fractions by gas chromatography.

Separation Systems' simulated distillation analyzers deliver fast, accurate results and are compliant with all of the current and proposed methods from ASTM, EN and other international standards organizations. Our SimDis® analyzers typically include the Agilent 7890 or 6850 GC (although other GC can be substituted), automatic liquid sampler, our patented SimDis Inlet®, analysis column, flame ionization detector (FID) and/or selective detectors along with our leading SimDis Expert® software. And, unlike GC manufacturers who only guarantee their hardware and software from defects, we guarantee our GC analyzers will produce the measurements you require.


Standard MethodCarbon # Max Sample Type/StreamBoiling Point Range
Initial Boiling
Point (IBP)
Final Boiling
Point (FBP)
ASTM D 3710Up to C16Gasoline, Naphtha~ -20°C to 30°C< 225°C/425°F
ASTM D 7096C3 to C16Gasoline, Naphtha~ -20°C to 30°C< 225°C/425°F
ASTM D 2887, ISO 3924,
IP 406, DIN 51435
C3 to C44Jet Fuel, Diesel, Biodiesel Blends~ -40°C to 80°C< 538°C/1000°F
ASTM D 5307C3 to C44Crude Oil~ -30°C to 100°C< 538°C/1000°F
ASTM D 7398C8 to C70Biodiesel, B100Not Applicable90% < 360°C
ASTM D 7213C5 to C70Lube Oils, Base Oils> 100°C/212°F< 615°C/1139°F
ASTM D 6352C5 to C90Lube Oils, Base Oils> 100°C/212°F< 700°C/1292°F
IP 480, EN 15199-1C10 to C120Lube Oils, Base Oils< 100°C/212°F< 750°C/1382°F
ASTM D 7169C3 to C100Residues, Crude Oil-30°C to 100°C< 720°C/1328°F
IP 507, IP 545,
EN 15199-2, EN 15199-3
C3 to C120Heavy Distillate Residues, Crude Oil> 100°C/212°F> 750°C/1382°F
ASTM D 7500C5 to C110Lube Oils, Base Oils< 100°C/212°F< 735°C/1355°F
ASTM D 7900, IP 601C1 to C10Standardized Crude Oil~ > -30°CFraction < 170°C
ASTM D 6417C5 to C22Volatility of Lube OilsIBP to 371°C/700°F< 700°C/1292°F
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