VOL. XXXII

NO. 24

20-MARCH-1989

SYRIA

Characteristics of New Syrian Light Blend

MEES learns that the characteristics of the new Syrian Light Blend crude (Tayyim/Omar/al-Ward)is as follows:

 Characteristics Method Value Specific gravity 60/60F ASTM D.1298 0.8344 API 38.08 Sulfur wt % ASTM D.129 0.45 Pour point C ASTM D.97 -7 RVP at 100F PSI ASTM D.323 4.6 Viscosity at 70F CST ASTM D.445 7.30 Viscosity at 100F CST ASTM D.445 4.44 Vanadium PPM UOP 391 3.6 Nickel PPM UOP 391 4.8 Chloride PPM UOP 22...