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API MPMS 5.1

Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 5-Metering Section 1-General Considerations for Measurement by Meters

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Organization: API
Publication Date: 1 September 2005
Status: active
Page Count: 20
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API MPMS Chapter 5 is intended to be 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. API MPMS Chapter 5 also includes information that will assist in troubleshooting and improving the performance of meters

Document History

API MPMS 5.1
June 12, 2008
Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 5 - Metering Section 1 - General Considerations for Measurement by Meters
API MPMS Chapter 5 is intended to be a guide for the proper specification, installation, and operation of meter runs designed to dynamically measure liquid hydrocarbons so that acceptable accuracy,...
API MPMS 5.1
September 1, 2005
Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 5-Metering Section 1-General Considerations for Measurement by Meters
API MPMS Chapter 5 is intended to be a guide for the proper specification, installation, and operation of meter runs designed to dynamically measure liquid hydrocarbons so that acceptable accuracy,...
API MPMS 5.1
September 1, 2005
Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 5 - Metering Section 1 - General Considerations for Measurement by Meters
API MPMS Chapter 5 is intended to be a guide for the proper specification, installation, and operation of meter runs designed to dynamically measure liquid hydrocarbons so that acceptable accuracy,...
API MPMS 5.1
September 1, 2005
Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 5—Metering Section 1—General Considerations for Measurement by Meters
API MPMS Chapter 5 is intended to be a guide for the proper specification, installation, and operation of meter stations designed to dynamically measure liquid hydrocarbons so that acceptable...
API MPMS 5.1
September 1, 1995
Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 5 - Metering Section 1 - General Considerations for Measurement by Meters
API MPMS Chapter 5 is intended to be a guide for the proper specification, installation, and operation of meter stations designed to dynamically measure liquid hydrocarbons so that acceptable...
MPMS 5.1
September 1, 1995
Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 5 - Metering Section 1 - General Considerations for Measurement by Meters
5.1.2 Scope API MPMS Chapter 5 is intended to be a guide for the proper specification, installation, and operation of meter stations designed to dynamically measure liquid hydrocarbons so that...
MPMS 5.1
January 1, 1995
Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 5 - Metering Section 1 - General Considerations for Measurement by Meters Third Edition
A description is not available for this item.
API MPMS 5.1
November 1, 1987
Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 5—Liquid Metering Section 1—General Considerations for Measurement by Meters
Chapter 5 is intended to be a guide for the proper specification, installation, and operation of meter stations designed to dynamically measure liquid hydrocarbons so that acceptable accuracy,...
API MPMS 5.1
November 1, 1976
Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 5—Metering Section 1—Foreword, General Considerations and Scope
SCOPE AND FIELD OF APPLICATION The scope of Chapter 5 is the installation and operation of meter stations designed to dynamically measure hydrocarbon liquids in order to achieve acceptable results...
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References

This document references:
API MPMS 20.1 - Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 20-Allocation Measurement Section 1-Allocation Measurement
Published by API on September 1, 2013
This document provides design and operating guidelines for liquid and gas allocation measurement systems. Included are recommendations for metering, static measurement, sampling, proving,...
This document references:
API MPMS 1 - Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 1 - Vocabulary
Published by API on July 1, 1994
The words and terms contained in this vocabulary are defined and described to assist in understanding their use throughout the entire API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards (MPMS). Additional...
This document references:
API MPMS 11.1 - Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 11—Physical Properties Data Section 1—Temperature and Pressure Volume Correction Factors for Generalized Crude Oils, Refined Products, and Lubricating Oils
Published by API on December 1, 2018
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
API MPMS 14.1 - Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 14-Natural Gas Fluids Measurement Section 1-Collecting and Handling of Natural Gas Samples for Custody Transfer
Published by API on May 1, 2016
The purpose of this standard is to provide a comprehensive guideline for properly collecting, conditioning, and handling representative samples of natural gas that are at or above their hydrocarbon...
This document references:
API MPMS 12.1.1 - Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 12.1.1 - Calculation of Static Petroleum Quantities - Upright Cylindrical Tanks and Marine Vessels EI Hydrocarbon Management HM 1 Part 1
Published by API on February 1, 2019
This standard is intended to guide the user through the steps necessary to calculate static liquid quantities, at atmospheric conditions, in upright, cylindrical tanks and marine tank vessels. The...
This document references:
API MPMS 20.1 - Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 20-Allocation Measurement Section 1-Allocation Measurement
Published by API on September 1, 2013
This document provides design and operating guidelines for liquid and gas allocation measurement systems. Included are recommendations for metering, static measurement, sampling, proving,...
This document is referenced by:
API MPMS 12.2.2 - Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 12-Calculation of Petroleum Quantities Section 2-Calculation of Petroleum Quantities Using Dynamic Measurement Methods and Volumetric Correction Factors Part 2-Measurement Tickets
Published by API on June 1, 2013
This document provides standardized calculation methods for the quantiÞcation of liquids and the determination of base prover volumes under deÞned conditions, regardless of the point of origin or...
This document is referenced by:
API MPMS 12.2.5 - Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 12-Calculation of Petroleum Quantities - Section 2-Calculation of Petroleum Quantities Using Dynamic Measurement Methods and Volumetric Correction Factors - Part 5-Calculation of Base Prover Volume by Master Meter Method
Published by API on September 1, 2001
This part provides standardized calculation methods for the quantification of liquids and the determination of base prover volumes under defined conditions, regardless of the point of origin or...
This document is referenced by:
ASTM D4177 - Standard Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
Published by ASTM on October 1, 2020
This practice describes general procedures and equipment for automatically obtaining samples of liquid petroleum and petroleum products, crude oils, and intermediate products from the sample point...
This document is referenced by:
API MPMS 8.2 - Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 8.2 Standard Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
Published by API on November 1, 2020
This practice describes general procedures and equipment for automatically obtaining samples of liquid petroleum and petroleum products, crude oils, and intermediate products from the sample point...
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