20. Petroleum Processing
Completion requirements
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PONA Number:
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Properties of petroleum feedstock is measured by the Paraffin, Olefin, Naphthene, and Aromatic content (PONA), in volume percent.
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The PONA number is significant in determining the quality of naphtha. There are various grades of naphtha produced depending on the PONA specifications, such as 60/15, 65/12, 70/10, etc. The first number is the minimum allowable total paraffins percentage and the second number specifies the maximum allowable aromatics percentage.
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PIONA or PIANO analysis includes Isoparaffin content in addition to the PONA content.
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