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API MPMS CH17.8 : 2016

Superseded

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MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 17.8: GUIDELINES FOR PRE-LOADING INSPECTION OF MARINE VESSEL CARGO TANKS AND THEIR CARGO-HANDLING SYSTEMS

Available format(s)

PDF

Language(s)

English, Spanish, Castilian

Published date

11-08-2016

Superseded date

30-08-2024

£102.26
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Summarise this standard

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations
4 General Information
5 Safety and Health Consideration
6 Prior to Performing Pre-loading Inspection
7 Visual Inspection - Deck Level
8 Visual Inspection - Tank Entry
9 Sampling
Annex A (normative) - Wall Wash Procedures
Annex B.1 (informative) - Cleanliness Inspection Checklist
Annex B.2 (informative) - Tank Inspection Report
Annex C (informative) - Sample Permit/Report
Annex D (informative) - Potential Sources of Contamination
Annex E (informative) - Typical Wall Wash Analysis

Describes procedures for determining that the cargo tanks and associated cargo-handling system of marine vessels are in a suitably clean condition to receive the intended cargo.

DevelopmentNote
Spanish edition of 1ED 1998 version is also available, see API MPM CH17.8 SPANISH. (08/2016) Also available in spanish translation, see API MPM CH17.8 SPANISH. (02/2018)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
26
ProductNote
This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria
PublisherName
American Petroleum Institute
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
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