RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR FIELD ANALYSIS OF CRUDE OIL SAMPLES CONTAINING FROM TWO TO FIFTY PERCENT WATER BY VOLUME
American Petroleum Institute
Introduction
1 Scope
2 References
2.1 Normative
2.2 Informative
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Symbols and Abbreviated Terms
4.1 Symbols and Nomenclature
4.2 Abbreviated Terms
5 Sampling and Stream Mixing
5.1 Automatic Sampler and Stream Mixing Recommendations
5.2 Sample Acquisition
6 Sample Handling and Mixing
6.1 Sample Handling
6.2 Laboratory Sample Mixing Procedure
7 Test Apparatus Measurement Integrity
7.1 Glassware Verification Requirements
7.2 Test Equipment Verification Procedure
8 Analytical Methods
8.1 Overview of Methods Considered
8.2 Centrifuge Method
8.3 Graduated Cylinder Method
8.4 Reduced Volume Distillation Method (Laboratory Referee
Method)
Annex A - Laboratory Testing Results
Annex B - Prior NEL Testing
Gives the user with recommended 'field' methods of sampling, sample handling and analysis for high water content streams up to 50% water on a volumetric basis.
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | American Petroleum Institute |
| ProductNote | Reconfirmed 2012 |
