MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 5 - METERING - SECTION 1 - GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR MEASUREMENT BY METERS
American Petroleum Institute
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.
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | American Petroleum Institute |
| ProductNote | Reconfirmed 2008 |
