Calculate UOP or Watson K factors for n-pentane, cyclohexane, methylcyclohexane, benzene, and xylene to consider the effects of hydrocarbon type, and methyl substitution on the characterization factor. Present your results in a table and comment on the trends you observe. (You need to find the necessary data to calculate the characterization factor. Watch the units.)
b) Determine the UOP K factor for a petroleum fraction with the following properties:
°API @60°F: 23.5
ASTM Distillation Data:
Vol% T, °F
10 652
30 751
50 835
70 935
90 1080