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API MPM CH5.1:2005

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MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 5 - METERING - SECTION 1 - GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR MEASUREMENT BY METERS

Available format(s)

PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-09-2005

Superseded date

19-10-2018

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Summarise this standard

5.1.1 INTRODUCTION
5.1.2 SCOPE
      5.1.2.1 Field of Application
5.1.3 REFERENCED PUBLICATIONS
5.1.4 CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE DESIGN OF METER INSTALLATIONS
5.1.5 FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN SELECTING METERS AND
      METER ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT
5.1.6 GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING TYPE OF METER
      5.1.6.1 Displacement Meters
      5.1.6.2 TurbineMeters
      5.1.6.3 Coriolis Meters
5.1.7 INSTALLATION
      5.1.7.1 Valves
      5.1.7.2 Piping Installation
      5.1.7.3 Electrical Installations
5.1.8 METER PERFORMANCE
5.1.9 METER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
      5.1.9.1 Conditions That Affect Operations
      5.1.9.2 Precautions for Operating Newly Installed Meters
      5.1.9.3 Instructions for Operating Meter Systems
      5.1.9.4 Meter Proving
      5.1.9.5 Methods of Controlling Meter Factors
      5.1.9.6 Meter Maintenance

Acts as a guide for the proper specification, installation, and operation of meter runs designed to dynamically measure liquid hydrocarbons so that acceptable accuracy, service life, safety, reliability, and quality control can be achieved.

DevelopmentNote
ERRATA 2 2011 supersedes the previous errata. (06/2011) Also available in Spanish edition, see API MPM CH5.1 SPANISH. (03/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 2005
PublisherName
American Petroleum Institute
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
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