API 2552 : 1966 : R2012

Table of Contents

Scope
Part I. Spherical tanks
  Definition
  Outline of procedure
  Liquid calibration
  Calibration by meter
  Calibration by tank
  Tank-measuring equipment
  Field measurements
  Calculations
  Effect of thermal changes on spherical tank shells
Part II. Spheroidal tanks
  Definitions
  Outline of procedure
  Liquid calibration
  Calibration by meter
  Calibration by tank
  Tank-measuring equipment
  Volume below bottom capacity line
  Field measurements
  Calculations
  Effect of thermal changes on smooth spherical tank
  shells
Appendix I - Sample calculation for a 38-ft-diameter
               spherical tank
Appendix II - Sample calculation for a 5000-Bbl
               spheroidal tank
Appendix III - Procedure for computing the volume
               correction for thermal expansion or
               contraction of spherical and smooth
               spheroidal tanks

Abstract

Defines the procedures for calibrating spheres and spheroids which are used as liquid containers.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
ProductNote	This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria Reconfirmed 2012
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