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Generally, the ASTM gaps of the crude products are:

Srikumar Koyikkal, Chemical Process Technology and Simulation, PHI Learning Private Ltd.
Delhi 2013

Light naphtha to heavy naphtha 12 to 18 °C

Heavy naphtha to light distillate 15 to 30 °C

Light distillate to middle distillate 2 to 6 °C

Middle distillate to first draw 2 to 6 °C

The Gaps recommended by Watkins are:

Naphtha to kerosene Gap ≥ 16.7 °C

Kerosene to diesel Gap ≥ 0 °C

Diesel to gas oil Gap -5.6 °C to –11 °C

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