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Line Method
MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS (includes Addendum 1 dated October 2019)
API currently maintains a comprehensive Manual of Petroleum Describes measurement and calculation procedures for determining the
Measurement Standards (MPMS). This manual is an ongoing project, as diameters of upright, welded (lap/butt) cylindrical tanks, or vertical
new chapters and revisions of old chapters will be released periodically. cylindrical tanks, with a smooth outside surface and either floating or fixed
roofs. The optical reference line method is an alternative to the manual
Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards (Complete Set) tank strapping method for determining tank diameter. Ch. 2.2B should be
used in conjunction with Ch. 2.2A. Pages: 8
The price of the complete set is subject to change as new chapters and
sub-chapters are released; an order for one complete set would not 1st Edition | March 1989 | Reaffirmed: March 2019
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before order receipt) and the binders to house the set.
NOTE Chapter 11 standards, Chapter 19 standards, and Spanish translations must be Chapter 2.2C/ISO 7507-3:1993
ordered separately. Calibration of Upright Cylindrical Tanks Using the Optical-
Price: $9,517.00 | *Price subject to change (If purchased individually, a Triangulation Method
complete set would cost approximately $10,815.00) (ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 2.2C-2002)
Describes the calibration of vertical cylindrical tanks by means of optical
Chapter 1 [Historical] triangulation using theodolites. The method is an alternative to other
Vocabulary methods such as strapping (Ch. 2.2A) and the optical-reference-line
Provides terms and definitions used throughout the API Manual of method (Ch. 2.2B).
Petroleum Measurement Standards (MPMS). Pages: 70 This edition of Ch. 2.2C is the modified national adoption of ISO 7507-
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Chapter 1 * [Historical] Chapter 2.2D/ISO 7507-4:1995

Vocabulary—Spanish Calibration of Upright Cylindrical Tanks Using the Internal Electro-
Optical Distance Ranging Method
Spanish translation of Ch. 1.
(includes Errata 1 dated January 2021)
2nd Edition | July 1994 | Product Number: H010SP | Price: $118.00 (ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 2.2D-2003)
Chapter 2 Specifies a method for the calibration of upright cylindrical tanks having
diameters greater than 5 m by means of internal measurements using an
Tank Calibration electro-optical distance-ranging instrument, and for the subsequent
Procedures necessary for calibrating closed storage vessels larger than a compilation of tank capacity tables.
drum, and methods for computing the volumes contained therein. The This edition of Ch. 2.2D is the modified national adoption of ISO 7507-
following API standards cover the subject of tank calibration and are 4:1995. Pages: 13
included in the manual.
1st Edition | August 2003 | Reaffirmed: March 2014
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Measurement and Calibration of Upright Cylindrical Tanks by the Chapter 2.2E/ISO 12917-1:2002
Manual Tank Strapping Method Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products—Calibration of Horizontal
Describes the procedures for calibrating upright cylindrical tanks used Cylindrical Tanks—Part 1: Manual Methods
primarily for the storage of petroleum liquids. Chapter 2.2A first addresses (includes Errata 1 dated November 2009)
procedures for making necessary measurements to determine total and (ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 2.2E)
incremental tank volumes, then presents the recommended procedures
for computing incremental volumes at each liquid level. This includes Specifies manual methods for the calibration of nominally horizontal
improving existing calculation procedures as deemed necessary. In terms cylindrical tanks, installed at a fixed location. It is applicable to horizontal
of determining the average inside radius at each liquid level, this standard tanks up to 4 m (13 ft) in diameter and 30 m (100 ft) in length. The
is focused on the manual tank strapping method. While other parts of methods are applicable to insulated and non-insulated tanks, either when
Chapter 2.2 cover methods to determine the average radius at each liquid they are above-ground or underground. The methods are applicable to
level by alternate means, this standard is the reference standard for those pressurized tanks, and to both knuckle-dish-end and flat-end cylindrical
parts (e.g. 2.2A, 2.2B, 2.2C, 2.2D and 2.2G). All aspects (e.g. physical tanks as well as elliptical and spherical head tanks. This chapter is
bottom surveys) not covered in the other parts of Chapter 2 are covered by applicable to tanks inclined by up to 10 % from the horizontal provided a
this standard. Pages: 91 correction is applied for the measured tilt. For tanks over and above these
dimensions and angle of tilt, appropriate corrections for tilt and appropriate
2nd Edition | November 2019 volume computations should be based on the “Coats” equation.
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This edition of Ch. 2.2E is the national adoption of ISO 12917-1:2002.
Pages: 18
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Chapter 2.2F/ISO 12917-2:2002 Chapter 2.7

Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products—Calibration of Horizontal Calibration of Barge Tanks
Cylindrical Tanks—Part 2: Internal Electro-Optical Distance-Ranging (includes Addendum 1 dated September 2021)
Method Describes three methods for determining the total incremental volumes of
(ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 2.2F) liquids in barge tanks for coastal and inland waterway service that have
integral hull tanks. The three methods are as follows.
Specifies a method for the calibration of horizontal cylindrical tanks having • Liquids calibration.
diameters greater than 2 m (6 ft) by means of internal measurements • Calibration by linear measurement.
using an electro-optical distance-ranging instrument, and for the • Calibration from vessel drawings.
subsequent compilation of tank-capacity tables. This method is known as
the internal electro-optical distance-ranging (EODR) method. This document and Ch. 2.8A supersede the previous Std 2553. A joint
API/Energy Institute (EI) standard, it also carries the EI designation
This edition of Ch. 2.2F is the national adoption of ISO 12917-2:2002. Hydrocarbon Management, HM2 Section 5A. Pages: 25
Pages: 14 1st Edition | March 1991 | Reaffirmed: January 2014
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Chapter 2.8A
Chapter 2.2G Calibration of Tanks on Ships and Oceangoing Barges
Calibration of Upright Cylindrical Tanks Using the Total Station Three methods for determining the total and incremental volumes of
Reference Line Method liquids in tanks, oceangoing barges, and integrated tug barge units that
have integral hull tanks. The three methods include liquid calibration,
Describes measurement and calculation procedures for determining the calibration by linear measurement, and calibration from vessel drawings.
diameters of upright cylindrical tanks by taking vertical offset This document and Ch. 2.7 supersede the previous Std 2553. A joint API/
measurements externally using electro-optical distance ranging equipment Energy Institute (EI) standard, it also carries the EI designation
rather than conventional ORLM plummet/trolley equipment. This standard Hydrocarbon Management, HM2 Section 5B. Pages: 22
is an alternate standard to Ch. 2.2B. This standard is used in conjunction 1st Edition | March 1991 | Reaffirmed: March 2018
with Ch. 2.2A. Calibration of insulated tanks is covered by Ch. 2.2D. Product Number: H30049 | Price: $97.00
Abnormally deformed tanks that are dented or have other visible signs of
damage are not covered by this standard. Pages: 14 Chapter 2.8B
1st Edition | July 2014 | Reaffirmed: November 2019 Recommended Practice for the Establishment of the Location of the
Product Number: H202G01 | Price: $87.00 Reference Gauge Point and the Gauge Height of Tanks on Marine
Tank Vessels
Std 2552 Recommended practice, for use in conjunction with Ch. 2.7 and Ch. 2.8A.
Measurement and Calibration of Spheres and Spheroids Establishes reference gauge heights during calibration of marine tank
Describes the procedures for calibrating spheres and spheroids, which are vessels. A reference gauge point is necessary for converting ullage to
innage, and when determining the volume of the quantities remaining on
used as liquid containers. It outlines the procedures for the measurement board. A reference gauge point is also used for wedge formulas and
and calibration of spherical tanks. Pages: 17 establishing wedge tables. Pages: 26
1st Edition | October 1966 | Reaffirmed: August 2018 1st Edition | September 1995 | Reaffirmed: November 2019
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Std 2554 Chapter 3
Measurement and Calibration of Tank Cars Tank Gauging
Describes the procedures for calibrating tank cars. It outlines procedures Standardized procedures for gauging liquid hydrocarbons in various types
for nonpressure-type tank cars and pressure-type tank cars. Pages: 41 of tanks, containers, and carriers.
1st Edition | October 1966 | Reaffirmed: September 2012 Chapter 3.1A
2-Year Extension: December 2017 Standard Practice for the Manual Gauging of Petroleum and
Product Number: H25540 | Price: $124.00 Petroleum Products
(includes Errata 1 dated January 2021)
Std 2555
Describes the following:
Liquid Calibration of Tanks • the procedures for manually gauging the liquid level of petroleum and
Describes the procedure for calibrating tanks, or portions of tanks, larger petroleum products in non-pressure fixed-roof, floating-roof tanks and
than a barrel or drum by introducing or withdrawing measured quantities marine tank vessels,
of liquid. Pages: 14 • procedures for manually gauging the level of free water that may be found
1st Edition | September 1966 | Reaffirmed: May 2014 with the petroleum or petroleum products,
Product Number: H25550 | Price: $105.00 • methods used to verify the length of gauge tapes under field conditions
and the influence of bob weights and temperature on the gauge tape
length, and
RP 2556 • the influences that may affect the position of gauging reference point
Correcting Gauge Tables for Incrustation (either the datum plate or the reference gauge point).
Incrustation is defined in this document as any material that adheres to Throughout this standard the term petroleum is used to denote petroleum,
the internal vertical sidewall surfaces of a tank when the tank is otherwise petroleum products, or the liquids normally associated with the petroleum
empty. The tables given in this recommended practice show the percent of industry.
error of measurement caused by varying thicknesses of uniform The method used to determine the volume of tank contents determined from
incrustation in tanks of various sizes. Pages: 3 gauge readings is not covered in this standard. The determination of
2nd Edition | August 1993 | Reaffirmed: November 2013 temperature, API gravity, and suspended sediment and water of the tank
contents are not within the scope of this standard. Pages: 31
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Chapter 3.1A * Chapter 3.4

Standard Practice for the Manual Gauging of Petroleum and Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons on
Petroleum Products—Spanish Marine Vessels by Automatic Tank Gauging
(includes Errata 1 dated January 2021)
Provides guidance on the selection, installation, calibration, and
Spanish translation of Ch. 3.1A. verification of automatic tank gauges for measuring the level of liquid
3rd Edition | August 2013 | Reaffirmed: December 2018 hydrocarbons having a Reid vapor pressure less than 15 psia (103 kPa),
Product Number: H301A03S | Price: $109.00 transported aboard marine vessels (tankers and barges). This standard
also provides guidance on the requirements for data collection,
Chapter 3.1B transmission, and receiving. This standard supersedes all applicable
Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons in sections of Std 2545. Pages: 10
Stationary Tanks by Automatic Tank Gauging 1st Edition | April 1995 | Reaffirmed: August 2021
Covers the level measurement of liquid hydrocarbons in stationary, Product Number: H03041 | Price: $90.00
aboveground, atmospheric storage tanks using automatic tank gauges
(ATGs). The standard discusses automatic tank gauging in general, accuracy, Chapter 3.4 *
installation, commissioning, calibration, and verification of ATGs that Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons on
measure either innage or ullage. It also covers both intrusive and non-
intrusive ATGs used for either custody transfer or inventory control, as well as Marine Vessels by Automatic Tank Gauging—Spanish
the requirements for data collection, transmission, and receiving. Pages: 27 Spanish translation of Ch. 3.4.
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Chapter 3.2
Standard Practice for Gauging Petroleum and Petroleum Products in Chapter 3.5
Tank Cars Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Light Hydrocarbon
Provides method for measuring liquids and liquefied gases in tank cars by Liquids Onboard Marine Vessels by Automatic Tank Gauging
liquid level measurement. Measurement of both vapor space and liquid Covers the standard practice for level measurement of light hydrocarbon
level are covered. Gauging and temperature measurement equipment liquids onboard marine vessels by automatic tank gauges. This publication
used in both open and closed measurement systems are described in this covers pressurized and refrigerated light hydrocarbon liquids. The light
standard. These procedures reduce variability in the results of hydrocarbon liquids covered include: liquefied petroleum gas (LPG),
measurement and sampling operations when comparing loading terminal natural gas liquid (NGL), and other petrochemical liquids where the
data to unloading terminal data. Pages: 20 storage and transportation requirements and the methods of
1st Edition | August 1995 | Reaffirmed: May 2013 measurement are similar to that for LPG and NGL gauging. This standard
Product Number: H03021 | Price: $105.00 also covers the requirements for data collection, transmission, and
receiving. Pages: 8
Chapter 3.2 * 1st Edition | March 1997 | Reaffirmed: February 2013
Standard Practice for Gauging Petroleum and Petroleum Products in Product Number: H03051 | Price: $90.00
Tank Cars—Spanish
Spanish translation of Ch. 3.2. Chapter 3.5 *
1st Edition | August 1995 | Reaffirmed: May 2013 Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Light Hydrocarbon
Product Number: H03021S | Price: $105.00 Liquids Onboard Marine Vessels by Automatic Tank Gauging—
Spanish
Chapter 3.3
Spanish translation of Ch. 3.5.
Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons in
Stationary Pressurized Storage Tanks by Automatic Tank Gauging 1st Edition | March 1997 | Reaffirmed: February 2013
Product Number: H03051S | Price: $90.00
Provides guidance on the installation, calibration, and verification of automatic
tank gauges used in custody transfer for measuring the level of liquid Chapter 3.6
hydrocarbons having a Reid vapor pressure of 15 psi (103 kPa) or greater,
stored in stationary, pressurized storage tanks. This standard also provides Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Hybrid Tank Measurement
guidance on the requirements for data collection, transmission, and receiving. Systems
Pages: 10 (includes Errata 1 dated September 2005)
1st Edition | June 1996 | Reaffirmed: December 2022 Covers selection, installation, commissioning, calibration, and verification
Product Number: H03031 | Price: $90.00 of hybrid tank measurement systems for the measurement of level, static
mass, observed and standard volume, and observed and reference
Chapter 3.3 * density in tanks storing petroleum and petroleum products for custody
Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons in transfer and/or inventory control purposes. Pages: 26
Stationary Pressurized Storage Tanks by Automatic Tank Gauging— 1st Edition | February 2001 | Reaffirmed: December 2022
Spanish Product Number: H03061 | Price: $104.00
Spanish translation of Ch. 3.3.
1st Edition | June 1996 | Reaffirmed: December 2022
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Chapter 4 Chapter 4.6

Proving Systems Pulse Interpolation
Serves as a guide for the design, installation, calibration, and operation of Describes how the double-chronometry method of pulse interpolation,
meter proving systems. including system operating requirements and equipment testing, is
applied to meter proving. Pages: 25
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Introduction
General introduction to the subject of proving. The requirements in Ch. 4 Chapter 4.7
are based on customary practices that evolved for crude oils and products Field Standard Test Measures
covered by Ch. 11.1. The prover and meter uncertainties should be
appropriate for the measured fluids and should be agreeable to the Details the essential elements of field standard test measures by providing
parties involved. Pages: 4 descriptions, construction requirements, as well as inspection, handling, and
3rd Edition | February 2005 | Reaffirmed: June 2014 calibration methods. Bottom-neck scale test measures and prover tanks are
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certification of “delivered volumes” of test measures. Pages: 19
Chapter 4.1 * 3rd Edition | April 2009 | Reaffirmed: June 2014
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Spanish translation of Ch. 4.1. Chapter 4.8
3rd Edition | February 2005 | Reaffirmed: June 2014 Operation of Proving Systems
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Provides information for operating meter provers on single-phase liquid
hydrocarbons. It is intended for use as a reference manual for operating
Chapter 4.2 proving systems. The requirements of this chapter are based on customary
Displacement Provers practices for single-phase liquids. This standard is primarily written for
(includes Addendum 1 dated February 2015) hydrocarbons, but much of the information in this chapter may be
Outlines the essential elements of provers that accumulate meter pulses as a applicable to other liquids. Specific requirements for other liquids should
displacing element within the prover travels between detector switches. It be agreeable to the parties involved. Pages: 47
provides design and installation details for the types of displacement provers 3rd Edition | July 2021 | Product Number: H04083 | Price: $150.00
that are currently in use. The provers discussed are designed for proving
measurement devices under dynamic operating conditions with single-phase Chapter 4.9.1 
liquid hydrocarbons. Pages: 45
Methods of Calibration for Displacement and Volumetric Tank
3rd Edition | September 2003 | Reaffirmed: December 2022 Provers, Part 1—Introduction to the Determination of the Volume of
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Displacement and Tank Provers
Chapter 4.2 * Covers all the procedures required to determine the field data necessary
Displacement Provers—Russian to calculate a base prover volume (BPV) of either displacement provers or
(includes Addendum 1 dated February 2015) volumetric tank provers. It will enable the user to perform all the activities
necessary to prepare the prover, conduct calibration runs, and record all
Russian translation of Chapter 4.2. the required data necessary to calculate the base volumes of
3rd Edition | September 2003 | Reaffirmed: December 2022 displacement and tank provers. Evaluation of the results and
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component, Ch. 4.9.1, is the introduction and contains all those relevant
aspects that are general in nature, yet essential and applicable to all the
Chapter 4.4 different methods of calibration. Therefore, each subsequent part, which
Tank Provers describes a specific method of prover calibration, shall be used with
Specifies the characteristics of tank provers that are in general use and the Part 1. Together, the two parts contain all the information that is essential
procedures for their calibration. This standard does not apply to weir-type, to complete the required method of calibration. Pages: 35
vapor-condensing, dual-tank water-displacement, or gas-displacement 2nd Edition | April 2022 | Product Number: H409012 | Price: $127.00
provers. Pages: 11
2nd Edition | May 1998 | Reaffirmed: December 2020
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Chapter 4.5
Master Meter Provers
Covers the use of displacement, turbine, Coriolis, and ultrasonic meters as
master meters. The requirements in this standard are intended for single-
phase liquid hydrocarbons. Meter proving requirements for other fluids
should be appropriate for the overall custody transfer accuracy and should
be agreeable to the parties involved. This document does not cover master
meters to be used for the calibration of provers. For information
concerning master meter calibration of provers, see Ch. 4.9.3. Pages: 24
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Chapter 4.9.2 Chapter 5

Methods of Calibration for Displacement and Volumetric Tank Metering
Provers, Part 2—Determination of the Volume of Displacement and Covers the dynamic measurement of liquid hydrocarbons, by means of
Tank Provers by the Waterdraw Method of Calibration meters and accessory equipment.
All prover volumes used to calibrate meters shall be determined by Chapter 5.1
calibration and not by theoretical calculation. Volumetric provers have an
exact reference volume, which has been determined by a recognized General Considerations for Measurement by Meters
method of calibration. Techniques for the determination of this reference (includes Errata 1 dated June 2008 and Errata 2 dated June 2011)
volume include the waterdraw, master meter, and gravimetric methods of Intended to be a guide for the proper specification, installation, and
calibration. This standard describes only the waterdraw method of operation of meter runs designed to dynamically measure liquid
calibration, which is used to accurately determine the calibrated volume of hydrocarbons so that acceptable accuracy, service life, safety, reliability,
both displacement and tank provers. Pages: 92 and quality control can be achieved. Ch. 5 also includes information that
1st Edition | December 2005 | Reaffirmed: May 2015 will assist in troubleshooting and improving the performance of meters.
Pages: 8
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Methods of Calibration for Displacement and Volumetric Tank
Chapter 5.1 *
Provers, Part 3—Determination of the Volume of Displacement General Considerations for Measurement by Meters—Russian
Provers by the Master Meter Method of Calibration (includes Errata 1 dated June 2008 and Errata 2 dated June 2011)
Covers the procedures required to determine the field data necessary to Russian translation of Ch. 5.1.
calculate a base prover volume (BPV) of a field displacement prover by the
master meter method for calibration. This standard applies to liquids that 4th Edition |September 2005 | Reaffirmed: December 2022
for all practical purposes are considered to be clean, single-phase, Product Number: H05014R | Price: $102.00
homogeneous, and Newtonian at metering conditions.
Detailed calculation procedures are not included in this standard: see Chapter 5.1 *
Ch. 12.2.5. Pages: 19 General Considerations for Measurement by Meters—Spanish
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Methods of Calibration for Displacement and Volumetric Tank
Provers, Part 3—Determination of the Volume of Displacement Chapter 5.2
Provers by the Master Meter Method of Calibration—Spanish Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Displacement Meters
Spanish translation of Ch. 4.9.3. Ch. 5.2, together with the general considerations for measurement by
meters found in Ch. 5.1, describes methods for obtaining accurate
1st Edition | April 2010 | Reaffirmed: March 2015 quantity measurement with displacement meters in liquid hydrocarbon
Product Number: H409031 | Price: $80.00 service. It covers the unique performance characteristics of displacement
meters in liquid hydrocarbon service. It does not apply to the
Chapter 4.9.4 measurement of two-phase fluids. Pages: 3
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Provers, Part 4—Determination of the Volume of Displacement and Product Number: H05023 | Price: $95.00
Tank Provers by the Gravimetric Method of Calibration
(includes Errata 1 dated August 2016) Chapter 5.2 *
Covers the specific procedures, equipment, and calculations required to Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Displacement Meters—
determine the base prover volume of both tank and displacement provers Russian
by the gravimetric method of calibration. This standard presents both USC
and SI units and may be implemented in either system of units. The Russian translation of Ch. 5.2.
presentation of both units is for the convenience of the user and is not 3rd Edition | October 2005 | Reaffirmed: December 2020
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typically determined by contract, regulatory requirement, the
manufacturer, or the user’s calibration program. Throughout this document Chapter 5.2 *
issues of traceability are addressed by references to National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST). However, other appropriate national Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Displacement Meters—
metrology institutes can be referenced. There is no intent to cover safety Spanish
aspects of conducting the work described in this standard, and it is the Spanish translation of Ch. 5.2.
duty of the user to be familiar with all applicable safe work practices. It is
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Chapter 5.3 flow pulse data. This publication does not endorse or advocate the
Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Turbine Meters preferential use of any specific type of equipment or systems, nor is it
(includes Addendum 1 dated July 2009) intended to restrict future development of such equipment. Pages: 8
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appropriate considerations regarding the liquids to be measured.
Discusses the installation of a turbine metering system and the
performance, operation, and maintenance of turbine meters in liquid Chapter 5.5 *
hydrocarbon service. Includes “Selecting a Meter and Accessory Fidelity and Security of Flow Measurement Pulsed-Data Transmission
Equipment” and information on the recommended location for prover Systems—Spanish
connections. Pages: 11
Spanish translation of Ch. 5.5.
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2nd Edition | July 2005 | Reaffirmed: August 2015
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Chapter 5.3 * Chapter 5.6
Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Turbine Meters—Russian Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Coriolis Meters
(includes Addendum 1 dated July 2009)
Provides guidance for the specification, installation, verification, and
Russian translation of Ch. 5.3. operation of Coriolis meters used to dynamically measure liquid
5th Edition | September 2005 | Reaffirmed: August 2014 hydrocarbons. The document also includes information that will assist in
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Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Turbine Meters—Spanish
(includes Addendum 1 dated July 2009) Chapter 5.8
Spanish translation of Ch. 5.3, including Addendum 1 dated July 2009. Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Ultrasonic Flow Meters
(includes Errata 1 dated February 2014)
5th Edition | September 2005 | Reaffirmed: August 2014 (ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 5.8-2011)
Product Number: H50305SP| Price: $115.00
Defines the application criteria for ultrasonic flowmeters (UFMs) and
addresses the appropriate considerations regarding the liquids to be
Chapter 5.4 measured. This document addresses the installation, operation, and
Accessory Equipment for Liquid Meters maintenance of UFMs in liquid hydrocarbon service. The field of
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2015) application of this standard is the dynamic measurement of liquid
hydrocarbons. While this document is specifically written for custody
Describes the characteristics of accessory equipment used with transfer measurement, other acceptable applications may include
displacement and turbine meters in liquid hydrocarbon service. Includes allocation measurement, check meter measurement, and leak detection
guidance on the use of electronic flow computers. Pages: 8 measurement. This document only pertains to spool type, multi-path
4th Edition | September 2005 | Reaffirmed: August 2015 ultrasonic flow meters with permanently affixed acoustic transducer
Product Number: H05044 | Price: $102.00 assemblies. Pages: 23
2nd Edition | November 2011 | Reaffirmed: May 2017
Chapter 5.4 * Product Number: H050802 | Price: $94.00
Accessory Equipment for Liquid Meters—Russian
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2015) Chapter 5.8 *
Russian translation of Ch. 5.4. Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Ultrasonic Flow Meters—
4th Edition | September 2005 | Reaffirmed: August 2015
Russian
Product Number:H05044R | Price: $102.00 (ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 5.8-2011)
Russian translation of Ch. 5.8.
Chapter 5.4 * 2nd Edition | November 2011 | Reaffirmed: May 2017
Accessory Equipment for Liquid Meters—Spanish Product Number: H050802R | Price: $94.00
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2015)
Spanish translation of Ch. 5.4. Chapter 5.8 *
4th Edition | September 2005 | Reaffirmed: August 2015 Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Ultrasonic Flow Meters—
Product Number:H05044SP | Price: $102.00 Spanish
(ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 5.8-2011)
Chapter 5.5 Spanish translation of Ch. 5.8.
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Systems Product Number: H050802SP | Price: $94.00
Serves as a guide for the selection, operation, and maintenance of various
types of pulsed-data, cabled transmission systems for fluid metering
systems to provide the desired level of fidelity and security of transmitted

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Chapter 6 Chapter 6.5

Metering Assemblies Metering Systems for Loading and Unloading Marine Bulk Carriers
Discussion of the design, installation, and operation of metering systems Deals with the operation and special arrangements of meters, provers,
for coping with special situations in hydrocarbon measurement. manifolding, instrumentation, and accessory equipment used for
measurement during loading and unloading of marine bulk carriers.
Chapter 6.1 Pages: 6
Lease Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT) Systems 2nd Edition | May 1991 | Reaffirmed: March 2018
Product Number: H30125 | Price: $71.00
(includes Addendum 1 dated August 2020)
Prepared as a guide for the design, installation, calibration, and operation Chapter 6.6
of a lease automatic custody transfer (LACT) system. It applies to Pipeline Metering Systems
unattended and automatic measurement by meter of hydrocarbon liquids Provides guidelines for selection of the type and size of meters to be used
produced in the field and transferred to a pipeline in either a scheduled or to measure pipeline oil movements, as well as the relative advantages and
nonscheduled operation. Pages: 6 disadvantages of the methods of proving meters by tank prover,
2nd Edition | May 1991 | Reaffirmed: December 2017 conventional pipe prover, small volume prover, and master meter. It also
Product Number: H30121 | Price: $66.00 includes discussion on obtaining the best operating results from a
pipeline-meter station. Pages: 9
Chapter 6.1A 2nd Edition | May 1991 | Reaffirmed: December 2017
Metering Assemblies—General Considerations Product Number: H30126 | Price: $71.00
Part of a set of documents that detail the design, installation, calibration, Chapter 6.7
and operation of a liquid flow metering system comprised of equipment
used for the custody transfer of liquid hydrocarbons; Ch. 6.1A is common Metering Viscous Hydrocarbons
to all sections of API MPMS Ch. 6 and specifies the common requirements Serves as a guide for the design, installation, operation, and proving of meters
for system criteria. Pages: 27 and auxiliary equipment used in metering viscous hydrocarbons. It defines
viscous hydrocarbons and describes the difficulties that arise when viscous
1st Edition | July 2021 | Product Number: H061A1 | Price: $110.00 hydrocarbons are raised to high temperature. The effects of such temperatures
on meters, auxiliary equipment, and fittings are discussed, and advice and
Chapter 6.2 warnings to overcome or mitigate difficulties are included. Pages: 6
Loading Rack Metering Systems 2nd Edition | May 1991 | Reaffirmed: March 2018
Serves as a guide in the selection, installation, and operation of loading rack 2-Year Extension: December 2017
metering systems for petroleum products, including liquefied petroleum gas. Product Number: H30127 | Price: $71.00
This standard does not endorse or advocate the preferential use of any specific
type of metering system or meter. Pages: 30 Chapter 7.1
3rd Edition | February 2004 | Reaffirmed: July 2016 Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
Product Number: H60203 | Price: $86.00 Describes how to correctly use various types of liquid-in-glass thermometers
to accurately determine the temperatures of hydrocarbon liquids. Other
Chapter 6.2 * methods, equipment, and procedures for temperature determination are
Loading Rack Metering Systems—Spanish described in the other sub-sections of Ch. 7.
Spanish translation of Ch. 6.2. This chapter describes the methods, equipment, and procedures for
3rd Edition | February 2004 | Reaffirmed: July 2016 manually determining the temperature of liquid petroleum and petroleum
Product Number: H60203S | Price: $86.00 products with liquid-in-glass thermometers. This chapter discusses
temperature measurement requirements in general for custody transfer,
inventory control, and marine measurements. The actual method and
Chapter 6.2A equipment selected for temperature determination are left to the agreement
Metering Assemblies—Truck and Rail Loading and Unloading of the parties involved. Pages: 37
Measurement Systems 2nd Edition | August 2017 | Product Number: H70102 | Price: $119.00
Part of a set of documents that detail the minimum requirements for the
design, selection, and operation of truck and rail loading and unloading Chapter 7.2
metering systems for single phase liquid hydrocarbons. Pages: 45 Portable Electronic Thermometers
1st Edition | July 2021 | Product Number: H062A1 | Price: $130.00 (includes Errata 1 dated January 2021)
Describes the methods, equipment, and procedures for manually
Chapter 6.3A determining the temperature of liquid petroleum and petroleum products by
Metering Assemblies—Pipeline and Marine Loading/Unloading use of a portable electronic thermometer (PET).
Measurement Systems This chapter discusses temperature measurement requirements in general
for custody transfer, inventory control, and marine measurements. The actual
Part of a set of documents that detail the minimum requirements for metering method and equipment selected for temperature determination are left to
systems in single phase liquid applications. This standard (Ch. 6.3A) serves the agreement of the parties involved.
as a guide in the selection, installation, and operation of pipeline and marine The manual method covers:
loading and unloading, floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO),
and floating storage and offloading (FSO) metering systems. Pages: 33 • nonpressurized tanks and nonpressurized marine vessels;
• gas-blanketed tanks and gas-blanketed marine vessels.
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It does not cover hydrocarbons under pressures in excess of 21 kPa (3 psi
gauge) or cryogenic temperature measurement, unless the tank is equipped
with a thermowell. Pages: 30
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Chapter 7.3 Chapter 8

Fixed Automatic Tank Temperature Systems Sampling
Describes the methods, equipment, and procedures for determining the Covers standardized procedures for sampling petroleum and petroleum
temperature of petroleum and petroleum products under static conditions products.
by the use of an automatic method. Automatic temperature measurement
is discussed for custody transfer and inventory control for both onshore Chapter 8.1 
and marine measurement applications.
Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum
Temperatures of hydrocarbon liquids under static conditions can be Products
determined by measuring the temperature of the liquid at specific
locations. Examples of where static temperature determination is required (ASTM D4057)
include storage tanks, ships, and barges. Covers procedures and equipment for manually obtaining samples of liquid
The application of this standard is restricted to automatic methods for the petroleum and petroleum products, crude oils, and intermediate products
determination of temperature using fixed automatic tank thermometer from the sample point into the primary container are described. Procedures
(ATT) systems for hydrocarbons having a Reid vapor pressure at or below are also included for the sampling of free water and other heavy components
101.325 kPa (14.696 psia). associated with petroleum and petroleum products. This document also
addresses the sampling of semi-liquid or solid-state petroleum products and
Although not included in the scope, requirements in this standard can be provides additional specific information about sample container selection,
used for other fluids and other applications including petroleum liquids preparation, and sample handling. Pages: 57
having Reid vapor pressures in excess of 101.325 kPa (14.696 psia)
tanks with inert gas systems and cryogenic liquids. However, such 6th Edition | September 2022 | Product Number: H8.106 | Price: $85.00
applications can require different performance and installation
specifications. Pages: 27 Chapter 8.2 
2nd Edition | October 2011 | Reaffirmed: September 2021 Standard Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and
Product Number: H70302 | Price: $90.00 Petroleum Products
(ASTM D4177)
Chapter 7.3 *
Fixed Automatic Tank Temperature Systems—Spanish Describes general procedures and equipment for automatically obtaining
samples of liquid petroleum and petroleum products, crude oils, and
Spanish translation of Ch. 7.3. intermediate products from the sample point into the primary container.
2nd Edition | October 2011 | Reaffirmed: September 2021 This practice also provides additional specific information about sample
Product Number: H70302SP | Price: $90.00 container selection, preparation, and sample handling. Pages: 57
6th Edition | September 2022 | Product Number: H8.206 | Price: $85.00
Chapter 7.4
Dynamic Temperature Measurement Chapter 8.3
Describes methods, equipment, installation, and operating procedures for Standard Practice for Mixing and Handling of Liquid Samples of
the proper determination of the temperature of hydrocarbon liquids under Petroleum and Petroleum Products
dynamic conditions in custody transfer applications. This standard describes Covers handling, mixing, and conditioning procedures that are required to
the accuracy requirement and the calibration of the temperature ensure that a representative sample of the liquid petroleum or petroleum
measurement equipment. product is delivered from the primary sample container or container or both
This standard does not cover dynamic temperature measurement of into the analytical apparatus or into intermediate containers. Pages: 30
refrigerated, light hydrocarbon fluids or cryogenic liquids. Pages: 34 2nd Edition | September 2019 | Product Number: H08032 | Price: $69.00
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Chapter 8.3 *
Chapter 7.5/ISO 8310:2012 Standard Practice for Mixing and Handling of Liquid Samples of
Automatic Tank Temperature Measurement Onboard Marine Petroleum and Petroleum Products—Russian
Vessels Carrying Refrigerated Hydrocarbon and Chemical Gas Russian translation of Ch. 8.3.
Fluids 2nd Edition | September 2019
(ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 7.5)
Product Number: H08032R | Price: $69.00
Specifies the essential requirements and verification procedures for
automatic tank thermometers (ATTs) consisting of platinum resistance Chapter 8.4
thermometers (PRT) and an indicating device used for custody transfer Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling of Fuels for Volatility
measurement of liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum, and chemical
gases on board ships. Temperature detectors other than PRT are Measurement
considered acceptable for use in the custody transfer service of liquefied (ASTM D5842)
gases if they meet the performance requirements of this document and Covers procedures and equipment for obtaining, mixing, and handling
are approved by national regulations. Pages: 12 representative samples of volatile fuels for the purpose of testing for
1st Edition | September 2014 compliance with the standards set forth for volatility related measurements
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range of this practice is 13 to 110 kPa (2 to 16 psia).
This practice is applicable to the sampling, mixing, and handling of
reformulated fuels including those containing oxygenates. This practice is
not applicable to crude oil. For the sampling of crude oil, refer to Ch. 8.1,
Ch. 8.2, and Ch. 8.5. Pages: 17
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Chapter 8.4 * Chapter 9.2

Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling of Fuels for Volatility Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Light
Measurement—Russian Hydrocarbons by Pressure Hydrometer
(ASTM D5842) (ASTM D1657)
Russian translation of Ch. 8.4. Covers the determination of the density or relative density of light
hydrocarbons including liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) having Reid
5th Edition | May 2020 | Product Number: H08045R | Price: $50.00 vapor pressures exceeding 101.325 kPa (14.696 psi).
The prescribed apparatus should not be used for materials having vapor
Chapter 8.5  pressures higher than 1.4 MPa (200 psi) at the test temperature. This
Standard Practice for Manual Piston Cylinder Sampling of Volatile pressure limit is dictated by the type of equipment. Higher pressures can
Crude Oils, Condensates, and Liquid Petroleum Products apply to other equipment designs.
(ASTM D8009) The initial pressure hydrometer readings obtained are uncorrected
hydrometer readings and not density measurements. Readings are
Includes the equipment and procedures for obtaining a representative measured on a hydrometer at either the reference temperature or at
sample of “live” or high vapor pressure crude oils, condensates, and/or another convenient temperature, and readings are corrected for the
liquid petroleum products from low pressure sample points, where there is meniscus effect, the thermal glass expansion effect, alternate calibration
insufficient sample point pressure to use a Floating Piston Cylinder (FPC). temperature effects, and to the reference temperature by means of
Pages: 21 calculations and volume correction factors (Ch. 11.1) or Ch. 11.2.4 (GPA
2nd Edition | September 2022 | Product Number: H8.502| Price: $60.00 TP-27), as applicable.
Values determined as density or relative density can be converted to
Chapter 8.6/ISO 8943 equivalent values in the other units or alternative reference temperatures
Refrigerated Light Hydrocarbon Fluids—Sampling of Liquified by means of Interconversion Procedures (Ch. 11.5), or volume correction
factors (Ch. 11.1) or Ch. 11.2.4 (GPA TP-27), as applicable. Pages: 6
Natural Gas—Continuous and Intermittent Methods
(ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 8.6-2020) 3rd Edition | December 2012 | Reaffirmed: May 2017
Product Number: H09023 | Price: $45.00
Specifies methods for the continuous and the intermittent sampling of
liquefied natural gas (LNG) while it is being transferred through an LNG Chapter 9.3
transfer line. Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API Gravity of
This edition of Ch. 8.6 is the modified national adoption of ISO 8943. Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Thermohydrometer
Pages: 31 Method
1st Edition | May 2020 | Product Number: H08061 | Price: $110.00 (ASTM D6822)
Covers the determination, using a glass thermohydrometer in conjunction with
Chapter 9 a series of calculations, of the density, relative density, or API gravity of crude
petroleum, petroleum products, or mixtures of petroleum and nonpetroleum
Density Determination products normally handled as liquids and having a Reid vapor pressures of
Describes the standard methods and apparatus used to determine the specific 101.325 kPa (14.696 psi) or less.
gravity of crude oil and petroleum products normally handled as liquids. Values are determined at existing temperatures and corrected to 15 °C or
60 °F by means of a series of calculations and international standard tables.
Chapter 9.1 The initial thermohydrometer readings obtained are uncorrected hydrometer
Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), readings and not density measurements. Readings are measured on a
or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by thermohydrometer at either the reference temperature or at another convenient
Hydrometer Method temperature, and readings are corrected for the meniscus effect, the thermal
(ASTM D1298) glass expansion effect, alternate calibration temperature effects, and to the
reference temperature by means of calculations and volume correction factors
Covers the laboratory determination, using a glass hydrometer in (Ch. 11.1).
conjunction with a series of calculations, of the density, relative density, or
API gravity of crude petroleum, petroleum products, or mixtures of Readings determined as density, relative density, or API gravity can be
petroleum and nonpetroleum products normally handled as liquids and converted to equivalent values in the other units or alternate reference
having a Reid vapor pressure of 101.325 kPa (14.696 psi) or less. Values temperatures by means of Interconversion Procedures (Ch. 11.5) or volume
are determined at existing temperatures and corrected to 15 °C or 60 °F correction factors (Ch. 11.1), or both, or tables, as applicable. Pages: 10
by means of a series of calculations and international standard tables. 3rd Edition | December 2012 | Reaffirmed: May 2017
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readings and not density measurements. Readings are measured on a
hydrometer at either the reference temperature or at another convenient
temperature, and readings are corrected for the meniscus effect, the
thermal glass expansion effect, alternate calibration temperature effects,
and to the reference temperature by means of volume correction factors;
values obtained at other than the reference temperature being hydrometer
readings and not density measurements.
Readings determined as density, relative density, or API gravity can be
converted to equivalent values in the other units or alternate reference
temperatures by means of Interconversion Procedures (Ch. 11.5) or volume
correction factors (Ch. 11.1), or both, or tables, as applicable. Pages: 8
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Chapter 9.4 Chapter 10.5

Continuous Density Measurement Under Dynamic (Flowing) Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and
Conditions Bituminous Materials by Distillation
(supersedes Ch. 14.6) (ASTM D95)
Covers the continuous on-line determination and application of flowing liquid Covers the determination of water in the range from 0 to 25 % volume in
densities for custody transfer. This standard covers liquid and dense phase petroleum products, tars, and other bituminous materials by the
fluids, including: natural gas liquids, refined products, chemicals, crude oil, distillation method. Volatile water-soluble material, if present, may be
and other liquid products commonly encountered in the petroleum industry. measured as water. The specific products considered during the
This document does not apply to the density measurement of natural gas, development of this test method were asphalt, bitumen, tar, fuel oil,
LNG, multiphase mixtures, semi-solid liquids such as asphalt, and solids lubricating oil, lubricating oil additives, and greases. For bituminous
such as coke and slurries. This standard also provides criteria and emulsions refer to ASTM Test Method D244. For crude oils, refer to
procedures for designing, installing, operating, and proving continuous on- Ch. 10.2. Pages: 6
line density measurement systems for custody transfer. This standard also 5th Edition|September 2013 | Reaffirmed: September 2018
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Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Fuel Oils by the
Chapter 10 Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure)
Sediment and Water (ASTM D1796)
Describes methods for determining the amount of sediment and water,
either together or separately in petroleum products. Laboratory and field Describes the laboratory determination of water and sediment in fuel oils
methods are covered. in the range from 0 % to 30 % volume by means of the centrifuge
procedure. Pages: 15
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Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by
the Extraction Method Chapter 10.8
(ANSI/ASTM D473) Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oil by Membrane
covers the determination of sediment in crude oils and fuel oils by extraction Filtration
with toluene. The precision applies to a range of sediment levels from 0.01 % (ASTM D4807)
to 0.40 % mass, although higher levels may be determined. Pages: 13
Covers the determination of sediment in crude oils by membrane filtration.
4th Edition | November 2022 | Product Number: H10.104 | Price: $57.00 This test method has been validated for crude oils with sediments up to
approximately 0.15 mass %. The accepted unit of measure for this test
Chapter 10.2  method is mass %, but an equation to convert to volume % is provided.
Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oil by Distillation Pages: 5
(ASTM D4006) 2nd Edition | November 2005 | Reaffirmed: March 2015
Covers the determination of water in crude oil by distillation. The values Product Number: H100802 | Price: $42.00
stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of
measurement are included in this standard. Pages: 19 Chapter 10.9
5th Edition | December 2022 | Product Number: H10.205 | Price: $63.00 Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oils by Coulometric Karl
Fischer Titration
Chapter 10.3  (ASTM D4928)
Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Crude Oil by the
Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure) Covers the determination of water in the range from 0.02 to 5.00 mass or
(ASTM D4007) volume % in crude oils. Mercaptan (RSH) and sulfide (S¯ or H2S) as sulfur
are known to interfere with this test method, but at levels of less than
Describes the laboratory determination of water and sediment in crude 500 μg/g [ppm(m)], the interference from these compounds is
oils by means of the centrifuge procedure. This centrifuge method for insignificant. This test method can be used to determine water in the
determining water and sediment in crude oils is not entirely satisfactory. 0.005 to 0.02 mass % range, but the effects of the mercaptan and sulfide
The amount of water detected is almost always lower than the actual water interference at these levels has not been determined. For the range 0.005
content. When a highly accurate value is required, the revised procedures to 0.02 mass %, there is no precision or bias statement. This test method
for water by distillation, Test Method D4006 (API MPMS Ch. 10.2), and is intended for use with standard commercially available coulometric Karl
sediment by extraction, Test Method D473 (API MPMS Ch. 10.1), shall be Fischer reagent. Pages: 6
used. Pages: 21
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Chapter 10.4
Determination of Water and/or Sediment in Crude Oil by the Chapter 10.9 *
Centrifuge Method (Field Procedure) Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oils by Coulometric Karl
Describes the field centrifuge method for determining both water and Fischer Titration—Spanish
sediment or sediment only in crude oil. This method may not always (ASTM D4928)
produce the most accurate results, but it is considered the most practical Spanish translation of Ch. 10.9.
method for field determination of water and sediment. This method may
also be used for field determination of sediment. Pages: 34 3rd Edition | May 2013 | Reaffirmed: June 2018
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transfer measurement of water in crude oil and condensate. A joint API/ Chapter 11.1
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Standard Guide for Sediment and Water Determination in Crude Oil conditions, and the scaled compensation factor for transformation from
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Covers a summary of the water and sediment determination methods from generalized crude oils, refined products and lubricating oils. They support the
Ch. 10 for crude oils. The purpose of this guide is to provide a quick following process variables: density (API gravity, relative density, and kg/m3),
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Chapter 11.1 Chapter 11.1

Standard Document and API 11.1 VCF Application Dynamic Link Library (DLL)
Temperature and Pressure Volume Correction Factors for The DLL is compiled from source code written in the C programming
Generalized Crude Oils, Refined Products, and Lubricating Oils language. The DLL provides subroutines that can be called from
(includes Addendum 1 dated September 2007 and Addendum 2 applications written in C or other programming languages. These
subroutines are subdivided into three groups (density, volume correction
dated May 2019) factors, and scaled compressibility factor) for generalized crude oils,
(the 2004 edition of this standard also supersedes Ch. 11.2.1 and refined products, and lubricating oils.
Ch. 11.2.1M) • The density subroutines have two sets of density functions allowing
Provides the algorithm and implementation procedure for the correction of calculations at base conditions or at alternate conditions.
temperature and pressure effects on density and volume of liquid • The volume correction factor subroutines calculate a correction for the
hydrocarbons that fall within the categories of crude oil, refined products, or effect of temperature and pressure on a liquid (CTPL), correction for the
lubricating oils. Natural gas liquids and liquefied petroleum gases are excluded effect of temperature on liquid (CTL), and correction for the effect of
from consideration in this standard. This document is distributed electronically pressure on liquid (CPL), which are used to transform volume and density
in Portable Document Format (PDF) or as a hard copy, printed document. data to base or desired conditions.
An API 11.1 VCF Application for calculating VCF is also available. This • The scaled compressibility factor subroutines will convert from alternate to
Windows-based standalone application allows users to calculate volumes base conditions or from observed to base conditions.
and densities at observed (RHOobs), base (RHOb), and alternate (RHOtp) The DLL supports the following process units, densities in API gravity,
conditions, combined (CTPL) and independent correction factors for relative density, and kg/m3, temperatures in °F and °C, and pressures in
temperature (CTL) and pressure (CPL). The application supports both U.S. psig, bar, and kPa. This version is compatible with and can coexist with the
Customary (API, RD, °F, and psig) and SI (kg/m3, °C, kPag, and Barg) units 1980 version DLL.
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The API 11.1 VCF windows based standalone application and the standard
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[email protected].
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Chapter 11.1 Chapter 11.2.2M *

Source Code Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons: 350–637 Kilograms per
ANSI C-Code used to compile the dynamic link libraries (DLLs). The source Cubic Meter Density (15 °C) and –46 °C to 60 °C Metering
code may be compiled into user programs to calculate temperature and Temperature—Russian
pressure volume correction factors for generalized crude oils, refined Russian translation of Ch. 11.2.2M.
products, and lubricating oils.
NOTE An experienced C programmer will be needed to implement the C-Code
1st Edition | October 1986 | Reaffirmed: September 2017
subroutines. API does not directly provide technical support for the C-Code; Product Number: H27309R | Price: $185.00
however, a support program is available from Flow-Cal, Inc.
Chapter 11.2.4
To order, contact Quorum Software at +1 (713) 430-8600 or send an e-mail
to [email protected]. Temperature Correction for the Volume of NGL and LPG Tables 23E,
24E, 53E, 54E, 59E, 60E
C-Code—compiled to run on a network with less than 50 nodes (GPA 8217)
Price: $24,334.00 Consists of the implementation procedures for the correction of
C-Code—compiled to run on a network with unlimited nodes temperature effects on density and volume of natural gas liquids and
Price: $32,445.00 liquified petroleum gas. Sample tables, flow charts, and specific examples
created from a computerized version of these implementation procedures
C-Code—compiled as part of an application for distribution are included. The examples provide guidance and checkpoints for those
(software distributor) | Price: $48,668.00 who wish to implement a computerized procedure to represent the
standard, however these are not part of the actual standard.
Chapter 11.1 This standard covers a 60 °F relative density range of 0.3500 to 0.6880,
Source Code, DLL & XL Add-In—Combined which nominally equates to a density at 15 °C of 351.7 kg/m3 to
687.8 kg/m3 and a density at 20 °C of 331.7 kg/m3 to 683.6 kg/m3.
To order, contact Quorum Software at +1 (713) 430-8600 or send an e-mail The temperature range of this standard is –50.8 °F to 199.4 °F (–46 °C
to [email protected]. to 93 °C). At all conditions, the pressure is assumed to be at saturation
conditions (also known as bubble point or saturation vapor pressure).
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Temperature Correction for the Volume of NGL and LPG Tables 23E,
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Chapter 11.2 Russian translation of Ch. 11.2.4.
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This package includes a data file of tables found in Ch. 11.2.2 and Chapter 11.2.5
Ch. 11.2.2M. The tables, presented in both U.S. customary (USC) and
metric (SI) units, cover compressibility factors for light hydrocarbons. A Simplified Vapor Pressure Correlation for Commercial NGLs
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supersedes all previous revisions of the standard, including API MPMS
11.2.2A/GPA TP-15. Two methods used for calculation of the correction
Chapter 11.2.2 factor for pressure effects (Fp) were standardized by API: MPMS Chapter
Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons: 0.350–0.637 Relative 11.2.1-1984 (now superseded by Chapter 11.1-2004 and MPMS Chapter
Density (60 °F/60 °F) and –50 °F to 140 °F Metering Temperature 11.2.2-1986. These methods require a knowledge of the equilibrium
bubble point pressure (vapor pressure) at the measured conditions.
Provides tables to correct hydrocarbon volumes metered under pressure for However, the vapor pressure of the process liquid is generally not
the metered temperature. Contains compressibility factors related to the measured. The vapor pressure can also be calculated from compositional
meter temperature and relative density (60 °F/60 °F) of the metered information, but the composition is not always measured for natural gas
material. Pages: 246 liquids (NGLs). This document provides a simplified correlation for the
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Chapter 11.2.2M Chapter 11.3.2.1

Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons: 350–637 Kilograms per Ethylene Density
Cubic Meter Density (15 °C) and –46 °C to 60 °C Metering Identifies an equation of state (EOS) suitable for use in custody transfer
Temperature measurement of pure ethylene (>99 %) in the gaseous, liquid, and super
critical phases. Given flowing temperature and pressure, an EOS is
Provides tables to correct hydrocarbon volumes metered under pressure to capable of calculating density and other thermodynamic properties used
corresponding volumes at equilibrium pressure for the metered temperature. to calculate mass and volumetric flow of ethylene to custody transfer
The standard contains compressibility factors related to the meter temperature accuracy. All accuracy and uncertainty statements in this standard are
and density (15 °C) of the metered material. Pages: 264 limited to the EOS results and do not include the uncertainty added by the
1st Edition | October 1986 | Reaffirmed: September 2017 primary and secondary measuring equipment. Pages: 4
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Chapter 11.3.3 TR 2580

Miscellaneous Hydrocarbon Product Properties—Denatured Ethanol Documentation Report and Data Files for: API MPMS Chapter
Density and Volume Correction Factors 11.3.3 and API MPMS Chapter 11.3.4
Covers density and volume correction factors for denatured fuel ethanol. Assembles and makes available the various foundational data and
Annex E of the Third Edition presents a method to determine the materials used in the development of API MPMS Chapter 11.3.3 and API
compressibility factor for ethanol. The actual standard consists of the MPMS Chapter 11.3.4. It includes the historical reports and spreadsheets
explicit implementation procedures set forth in this document. Sample used as is, without update or reconciliation for any later changes. This
tables and other examples created from a computerized version of this document does not extend, modify, or otherwise change anything in the
implementation procedure are presented as examples only, and do not standards as published by API.
represent the standard. Users should not attempt to develop their own implementations of the
This standard is applicable at any operating temperature to bulk (e.g. tank standard calculations from this document.
trucks, tank cargos, barges) denatured 95 % to 99 % fuel ethanol The user is directed to the published implementations in the standards.
containing D4806 allowed denaturants (natural gasoline, gasoline blend This document contains only the background materials, not the standards,
stocks, and unleaded gasoline) and denatured 99+ % fuel ethanol nor any computer implementation of the standards. Only the final versions
containing less than 1 % denaturant. This standard does not apply to of materials have been included. Some graphs within the spreadsheets
undenatured ethanol of any purity. Annex E extends the range of may not appear the same as in published documents because the authors
application to –40 to 60 °C (–40 to 140 °F) over the pressure range of 0 may have changed settings or data filters in the spreadsheets subsequent
to 15 MPa (0 to 2200 psi). Pages: 29 to copying the graphs for publication.
Annex A through Annex G materials are available in files for download from
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this document. Pages: 33
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Propylene Compressibility
An electronic FORTRAN Source Code text file on CD-ROM that will produce a Chapter 11.4.1
table of values applicable to liquid propylene in the following ranges: Properties of Reference Materials, Part 1—Density of Water and Water
temperature, 30 °F to 165 °F, and saturation pressure to 1600 psia. It
computes the following two values: density (pounds per cubic foot) at flowing Volumetric Correction Factors for Water Calibration of Volumetric
temperature and pressure, and ratio of density at flowing conditions to density Provers
at 60 °F and saturation pressure. A documentation file is also included. Specifies the density of water to be used in all applicable API MPMS
January 1974 | Reaffirmed: October 2017 standards. It also specifies the volume correction factor equation for water and
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Chapter 11.3.4
Miscellaneous Hydrocarbon Product Properties—Denatured Chapter 11.5
Ethanol and Gasoline Component Blend Densities and Volume Density/Weight/Volume Intraconversion
Correction Factors [includes Errata 1 dated September 2011 (updated September 2013)]
Covers density and volume correction factors for blends of denatured [replaces Ch. 11.1–1980 Volumes XI/XII (ASTM D1250-80, IP 200/80)]
ethanol and gasoline blend components ranging from 0 % to 95 % These intraconversion tables are applicable to all crude oils, petroleum
denatured ethanol based upon calculation methods defined in API MPMS products, and petrochemicals. These standards are intended for
Chapter 11.1 and Chapter 11.3.3. Calculation of blends and denatured application to bulk liquid quantities. Ch. 11.5, Parts 1 to 3 are available
ethanol containing more than 95 % ethanol should use the calculation collectively on one CD-ROM.
procedures within API MPMS Chapter 11.3.3.
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correction factors of denatured ethanol and gasoline component blends.
This standard also provides the algorithms to estimate certain blend Chapter 11.5.1
properties in blending situations where some of the required parameters Part 1—Conversions of API Gravity at 60 °F
are not measured. Provides implementation procedures for conversion of API gravity at 60 °F
This standard is applicable to blends containing denatured ethanol and to equivalent densities in both in vacuo and in air values. This standard
gasoline blend components with 15.5 °C (60 °F) densities ranging from gives the following equivalents for any value of API gravity at 60 °F:
680 to 800 kg/m3 (45.2 to 76.4 °API) containing between 0 % and • relative density at 60 °F (old Table 3);
95 % by volume denatured ethanol over the temperature range of –40 °C
to 50 °C (–40 °F to 122 °F) and pressure range of 0 to 10.34 MPa gage • absolute density at 60 °F;
(0 to 1508 psig). Pages: 60 • absolute density at 15 °C (old Table 3);
1st Edition | May 2019 | Product Number: H11030401 | Price: $180.00 • pounds per U.S. gallon at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 8);
• U.S. gallons per pound at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 8);
• short tons per 1000 U.S. gallons at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old
Table 9);
• U.S. gallons per short ton at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 10);
• short tons per barrel at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 9);
• barrels per short ton at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 10);
• long tons per 1000 U.S. gallons at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old
Table 11);
• U.S. gallons per long ton at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 12);
• long tons per barrel at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 11);

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• barrels per long ton at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 12); • cubic metres per short ton at 15 °C in vacuo and in air;
• metric tons per 1000 U.S. gallons at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old • cubic metres per long ton at 15 °C in vacuo and in air;
Table 13); • pounds per U.S. gallon at 60 °F in vacuo and in air;
• metric tons per barrel at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 13); • U.S. gallons per pound at 60 °F in vacuo and in air;
• barrels per metric ton at 60 °F in vacuo and in air; • short tons per 1000 litres (cubic metres) at 15 °C in vacuo and in air (old
• cubic metres per short ton at 15 °C in vacuo and in air (old Table 14); Table 57);
• cubic metres per long ton at 15 °C in vacuo and in air (old Table 14). • short tons per 1000 U.S. gallons at 60 °F in vacuo and in air;
While not related to API gravity, the following are included for user • U.S. gallons per short ton at 60 °F in vacuo and in air;
convenience: • short tons per barrel at 60 °F in vacuo and in air;
• U.S. gallons at 60 °F to litres at 15 °C (old Table 4); • barrels per short ton at 60 °F in vacuo and in air;
• barrels at 60 °F to litres at 15 °C (old Table 4). • long tons per 1000 litres (cubic metres) at 15 °C in vacuo and in air (old
Table 57);
Chapter 11.5.2
• U.S. gallons per metric ton at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 58);
Part 2—Conversions for Relative Density (60/60 °F)
• barrels per metric ton at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 58);
Provides implementation procedures for conversion of relative density (60/
60 °F) to equivalent densities in both in vacuo and in air values. This standard • long tons per 1000 U.S. gallons at 60 °F in vacuo and in air;
gives the following equivalents for any value of relative density (60/60 °F): • U.S. gallons per long ton at 60 °F in vacuo and in air;
• API gravity at 60 °F (old Table 21); • long tons per barrel at 60 °F in vacuo and in air;
• absolute density at 60 °F; • barrels per long ton at 60 °F in vacuo and in air.
• absolute density at 15 °F (old Table 21); While not related to relative density, the following are included for user
• pounds per U.S. gallon at 60 °F in and in air (old Table 26); convenience:
• U.S. gallons per pound at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 26); • litres at 15 °C to U.S. gallons at 60 °F;
• short tons per 1000 U.S. gallons at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old • cubic metres at 15 °C to barrels at 60 °F (old Table 52).
Table 27);
Chapter 12
• U.S. gallons per short ton at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 28);
Calculation of Petroleum Quantities
• short tons per barrel at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 27);
Describes the standard procedures for calculating net standard volumes,
• barrels per short ton at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 28); including the application of correction factors and the importance of significant
• long tons per 1000 U.S. gallons at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old figures. The purpose of standardizing the calculation procedure is to achieve
Table 29); the same result regardless of which person or computer does the calculating.
• U.S. gallons per long ton at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 30);
Chapter 12.1.1
• long tons per barrel at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 29);
Calculation of Static Petroleum Quantities, Part 1—Upright Cylindrical
• barrels per long ton at 60 °F in vacuo and in air (old Table 30);
Tanks and Marine Vessels
• metric tons per 1000 U.S. gallons at 60 °F in vacuo and in air;
Guides the user through the steps necessary to calculate static liquid
• metric tons per barrel at 60 °F in vacuo and in air; quantities, at atmospheric conditions, in upright cylindrical tanks and
• barrels per metric ton at 60 °F in vacuo and in air; marine tank vessels. It defines terms employed in the calculation of static
• cubic metres per short ton at 15 °C in vacuo and in air (old Table 31); petroleum quantities.
• cubic metres per long ton at 15 °C in vacuo and in air (old Table 31). This document also specifies equations that allow the values of some
correction factors to be computed. Fundamental to this process is the
While not related to relative density, the following are included for user understanding that, in order for different parties to be able to reconcile
convenience: volumes, they must start with the same basic information (tank capacity
• U.S. gallons at 60 °F to litres at 15 °C (old Table 22); table, levels, temperatures, and so forth) regardless of whether the
information is gathered automatically or manually. Pages: 52
• barrels at 60 °F to litres at 15 °C (old Table 22, Table 52).
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Chapter 11.5.3
Part 3—Conversions for Absolute Density at 15 °C Chapter 12.1.1 *
Provides implementation procedures for conversion of absolute density at Calculation of Static Petroleum Quantities, Part 1—Upright Cylindrical
15 °C to equivalent densities in both in vacuo and in air values. This standard Tanks and Marine Vessels—Spanish
gives the following equivalents for any value of absolute density at 15 °C: Spanish translation of Ch. 12.1.1.
• relative density at 15 °C; 4th Edition | February 2019 | Product Number: H1201014 | Price: $125.00
• absolute density at 60 °F;
• relative density at 60 °F (old Table 51); Chapter 12.1.2
• API gravity at 60 °F (old Table 51); Calculation of Static Petroleum Quantities, Part 2—Calculation
• density at 15 °C (similar to old Table 56);
Procedures for Tank Cars
• conversion of apparent density at 15 °C to absolute density at 15 °C; Describes the standardized method for calculating target loading
quantities and actual loading quantities of liquids in tank cars. Also
• cubic metres per metric ton at 15 °C in vacuo and in air (similar to old explained are the factors required for the calculations. This information is
Table 56); applicable to all crude oils, petroleum products, and petrochemicals
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(including LPGs and other liquefied gases) transported by rail tank car. It Chapter 12.3
does not cover any products loaded or measured as solids. It defines the Calculation of Volumetric Shrinkage from Blending Light Hydrocarbons
terms required to understand the calculations and provides instructions for with Crude Oils
their use; includes 13 calculation examples in Appendix E. Pages: 62 (includes Ch. 12 Addendum 1 dated August 2007)
2nd Edition | February 2018 | Product Number: H12122 | Price: $128.00 Provides background, theory, calculation examples, and tables to correct
for volumetric shrinkage resulting when blending volatile hydrocarbons with
Chapter 12.2 crude oil. The tables are entered with density differentials at standard
Calculation of Petroleum Quantities Using Dynamic Measurement conditions and percentage light hydrocarbon in total mix. This standard
Methods and Volumetric Correction Factors supersedes and replaces Bull 2509C, 2nd Edition, 1967. Pages: 110
(supersedes Ch. 12.2.1, Ch. 12.2.2, and Ch. 12.2.3) 1st Edition | July 1996 | Reaffirmed: July 2022
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(meter tickets), and meter proving of devices with volumetric outputs. This
document provides standardized calculation methods for the Chapter 13
quantification of liquids and the determination of base prover volumes Statistical Aspects of Measuring and Sampling
under defined conditions, regardless of the point of origin or destination or The more accurate petroleum measurement becomes, the more its
the units of measure required by governmental customs or statute. The practitioners stand in need of statistical methods to express residual
criteria contained in this document allow different entities using various uncertainties. This chapter covers the application of statistical methods to
computer languages on different computer hardware (or manual petroleum measurement and sampling.
calculations) to arrive at output results within a defined tolerance as
specified within this document, using the same input data. The publication Chapter 13.2
rigorously specifies the equations for computing correction factors, rules Methods of Evaluating Meter Proving Data
for rounding, calculational sequence, and discrimination levels to be Establishes the basic concepts and procedures to estimate and report
employed in the calculations. Pages: 69 meter performance uncertainty in consistent and comparable ways.
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Chapter 12.2.4
Calculation of Petroleum Quantities Using Dynamic Measurement Ch. 13.3
Methods and Volumetric Correction Factors, Part 4—Calculation of Measurement Uncertainty
Base Prover Volumes by Waterdraw Method Establishes a methodology to develop uncertainty analyses for use in
(includes Ch. 12 Addendum 1 dated August 2007 and Errata 1 writing API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards (MPMS)
dated July 2009) documents that are consistent with the ISO GUM and NIST Technical Note
Provides a standardized calculation method to determine a base prover 1297. This standard also supersedes Ch. 13.1, 1st Edition, 1985, which
volume under defined conditions. Specifically, this standard discusses the is withdrawn. Pages: 75
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(BPV) of a displacement prover. Pages: 58
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Chapter 12.2.5
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Methods and Volumetric Correction Factors, Part 5—Base Prover
Volume Using Master Meter Method Chapter 14
(includes Ch. 12 Addendum 1 dated August 2007 and Errata 1 Natural Gas Fluids Measurement
dated July 2009)
Standardizes practices for measuring, sampling, and testing natural gas
Provides standardized calculation methods for the quantification of liquids fluids.
and the determination of base prover volumes under defined conditions,
regardless of the point of origin or destination or units of measure required Chapter 14.1 
by governmental customs or statute. The criteria contained in this Collecting and Handling of Natural Gas Samples for Custody Transfer
document allow different entities using various computer languages on (GPA 2166)
different computer hardware (or manual calculations) to arrive at identical
results using the same standardized input data. Pages: 108 Provides comprehensive guidelines and procedures for properly extracting,
collecting, conditioning, and handling a sample from a flowing natural gas
1st Edition | September 2001 | Reaffirmed: August 2016 stream at or above its dew point temperature and that represents the
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considers spot, composite, continuous, online, and mobile sampling
systems and does not include sampling of liquid or multiphase streams.
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Chapter 14.3.1 Chapter 14.4

Orifice Metering of Natural Gas and Other Related Hydrocarbon Converting Mass of Natural Gas Liquids and Vapors to Equivalent
Fluids—Concentric Square-Edged Orifice Meters, Part 1: General Liquid Volumes
Equations and Uncertainty Guidelines (GPA 8173-17)
(ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 14.3.1-2012) (AGA Report No. 3, Part 1) Prescribes a method for calculating liquid volumes at equilibrium
(includes Errata 1 dated July 2013) pressures and at temperatures of 60 °F, 15 °C, and 20 °C from the mass
Provides a single reference for engineering equations, uncertainty estimations, of a natural gas fluid (liquid or vapor) measured at operating conditions, in
construction and installation requirements, and standardized implementation conjunction with a representative compositional analysis and published
recommendations for the calculation of flow rate through concentric, square- values for each component’s molar mass and absolute density. Pages: 24
edged, flange-tapped orifice meters. Both U.S. customary (USC) and 2nd Edition | June 2017 | Product Number: H140402 | Price: $71.00
international system of units (SI) units are included. The mass flow rate and
base (or standard) volumetric flow rate equations are discussed, along with the Chapter 14.5
terms required for solution of the flow equation. The empirical equations for the Calculation of Gross Heating Value, Relative Density, Compressibility
coefficient of discharge and expansion factor are also presented. This revision
includes a change to the empirical expansion factor calculation for flange- and Theoretical Hydrocarbon Liquid Content for Natural Gas
tapped orifice meters. Pages: 58 Mixtures for Custody Transfer
4th Edition | September 2012 | Reaffirmed: September 2017 (GPA 2172-09)
Product Number: H1403014 | Price: $196.00 Presents procedures for calculating, at base conditions from composition,
the following properties of natural gas mixtures: gross heating value,
Chapter 14.3.2 relative density (real and ideal), compressibility factor, and theoretical
Orifice Metering of Natural Gas and Other Related Hydrocarbon hydrocarbon liquid content, which in the U.S. is typically expressed as
GPM, the abbreviation for gallons of liquid per thousand cubic feet of gas.
Fluids—Concentric, Square-Edged Orifice Meters, Part 2:
Specification and Installation Requirements Rigorous calculation of the effect of water upon these calculations is
complicated. Because this document relates primarily to custody transfer,
(ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 14.3.2-2016) (AGA Report No. 3, Part 2) the water effect included is an acceptable contractual calculation. Annex A
(includes Errata 1 dated March 2017 and Errata 2 dated January 2019) of this standard contains a detailed investigation of the effect of water and
Outlines the specification and installation requirements for the detailed derivations of the equations presented in the standard. Pages: 41
measurement of single-phase, homogeneous Newtonian fluids using 3rd Edition | January 2009 | Reaffirmed: November 2020
concentric, square-edged, flange-tapped orifice meters. It provides Product Number: H140503 | Price: $79.00
specifications for the construction and installation of orifice plates, meter
tubes, and associated fittings when designing metering facilities using Chapter 14.7
orifice meters. Pages: 74
Mass Measurement of Natural Gas Liquids and Other Hydrocarbons
5th Edition | March 2016 | Product Number: H1403025 | Price: $204.00
(GPA 8182-18)
Chapter 14.3.3 Serves as a reference for the selection, design, installation, operation, and
Orifice Metering of Natural Gas and Other Related Hydrocarbon maintenance of single-phase dynamic liquid mass measurement systems
that operate in the 350 to 688 kg/m3 (0.350 to 0.689 relative density at
Fluids—Concentric, Square-Edged Orifice Meters, Part 3: Natural 60 °F) density range. The mass measurement systems within the scope of
Gas Applications this document include inferred mass measurement, where volume at flowing
(ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 14.3.3-2013) (AGA Report No. 3, Part 3) conditions is combined with density at similar conditions to result in
measured mass, as well as Coriolis mass measurement. Liquids with density
Developed as an application guide for the calculation of natural gas flow below 350 and above 688 kg/m3 (below 0.350 and above 0.689 relative
through a flange-tapped, concentric orifice meter, using the U.S. density at 60 °F) and cryogenic fluids (colder than approximately –50 °F)
customary (USC) inch-pound system of units. It also provides practical are excluded from the scope of this document, but the principles described
guidelines for applying Ch. 14.3, Parts 1 and 2, to the measurement of herein may apply to such streams. Sampling equipment and techniques are
natural gas. Pages: 54 covered including standards for analytical methods used to determine the
4th Edition | June 2021 composition of the sampled product. Equations of state and correlations
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used to convert mass to equivalent liquid volumes of components is also
Chapter 14.3.4 discussed. Pages: 16
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Fluids—Concentric, Square-edged Orifice Meters Part 4—
Background, Development, Implementation Procedure, and Chapter 14.9
Example Calculations Measurement of Natural Gas by Coriolis Meter
(AGA Report No. 3, Part 4) (AGA Report No. 11)
Describes the background and development of the equation for the Developed to assist designers and users in operating, calibrating,
coefficient of discharge of flange-tapped square-edged concentric orifice installing, maintaining, and verifying Coriolis flow meters used for natural
meters and recommends a flow rate calculation procedure. The gas flow measurement.
recommended procedures provide consistent computational results for the
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Chapter 14.10 into convenient categories related to their use. They were chosen to meet
Measurement of Flow to Flares the needs of the many and varied aspects of the petroleum industry, but
also should be useful in other, similar process industries. Pages: 44
Addresses measurement of flow to flares and includes:
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• application considerations,
• selection criteria and other considerations for flare meters and related Chapter 16
instrumentation, Measurement of Hydrocarbon Fluids by Weight or Mass
• installation considerations, Covers the static and dynamic measurement of hydrocarbon fluids by
• limitations of flare measurement technologies, weight or mass.
• calibration,
Chapter 16.2
• operation,
Mass Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons in Vertical Cylindrical
• uncertainty and propagation of error,
Storage Tanks by Hydrostatic Tank Gauging
• calculations.
Provides guidance on the installation, commissioning, maintenance,
The scope of this standard does not include analytical instrumentation. validation, and calibration of hydrostatic tank gauging systems for the
Pages: 75 direct measurement of static mass of liquid hydrocarbons in storage tanks.
2nd Edition | December 2021 This edition is applicable to hydrostatic tank gauging systems that use
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applicable for use on vertical cylindrical atmospheric storage tanks with
either fixed or floating roofs. Pages: 20
Chapter 14.12
Measurement of Gas by Vortex Meters 1st Edition | November 1994 | Reaffirmed: September 2017
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Addresses the following: (a) provides generic information on full-bore vortex
shedding flowmeters, including glossary, and sets of engineering equations Chapter 17
useful in specifying performance; (b) describes vortex shedding flowmeters
in which alternating vortices are shed from one or more bluff bodies installed Marine Measurement
in a closed conduit; (c) describes how the vortex shedding frequency is used Provides guidelines for the measurement and reporting of hydrocarbons
to determine the velocity to infer the volume, mass, and/or energy flow rate including but not limited to crude oil or petroleum product for transfers by
and the total gas flow through the meter over a specific time interval; (d) shore terminal operators, vessel personnel, and other parties involved in
applies only to single phase gas flows in closed conduit that are steady or cargo transfer measurement and accountability operations.
vary slowly in time. For fiscal measurement, the output of the flow rate shall
be within the acceptable limits of steady state flow rate; (e) describes the Chapter 17.1 
physical components of vortex shedding flowmeters and identifies need for Guidelines for Marine Cargo Inspection
inspection, certification, and material traceability; (f) addresses the effect of Specifies the policy and minimum recommended practices for the manual
gas properties, installation, and process conditions that may affect the and automatic measurement, sampling, and accounting for bulk
measurement uncertainty and describes guidelines for reducing or quantities of crude oil (including spiked, blended, and reconstituted crude
eliminating their influences; (g) defines the method for calculating oil), petroleum products, and chemicals that are transported on marine
uncertainty of the flow rate measurement; (h) defines the meter output vessels. The activities described in these guidelines include actions by
requirements and necessary information pertaining to the meter output for producers, buyers, sellers, terminal operators, vessel owners and their
the purpose of fiscal measurement of gas; and (i) provides calibration and/ crews, customs authorities, independent inspectors, and other parties with
or performance verification guidance for the field application. Pages: 35 an interest in measurements. The purchase of this document includes
Excel® spreadsheets of the Sample Forms in Annex A (excluding “Voyage
1st Edition | March 2017 | Product Number: H140121 | Price: $94.00 Analysis Report,” which is available in API MPMS Ch. 17.5). The sample
forms are designed to provide a guideline for recording and reporting
Chapter 14.13  essential data obtained during the marine cargo inspection procedure.
Simplified Metering System Design and Performance-Based Pages: 55
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Provides guidance in the following areas to allow the user to achieve a
targeted uncertainty of measurement: selection of flow meter type: Chapter 17.2
differential pressure, displacement, ultrasonic, Coriolis, vortex, turbine, Measurement of Cargoes On Board Tank Vessels
thermal, and others; associated instrumentation for measuring fluid (includes Errata 1 dated April 2000)
properties and flowing conditions, such as pressure and temperature Covers manual portable measurement units through deck-fitted vapor
transmitters, densitometers, gas chromatographs; obtaining and use of gas control valves and fixed automatic tank gauge systems for use when a
composition or other analytical data; design and installation requirements of marine vessel's cargo tanks may not be open to the atmosphere. It
the measurement system; inspection, verification, and calibration practices establishes the procedures for obtaining the level measurements of cargo,
of flow meters and their associated accessory instrumentation; and free water, and onboard quantity/remaining onboard (OBQ/ROB), as well
simplified uncertainty calculations with examples to illustrate the as taking the temperatures and samples required for the marine custody
methodology. Pages: 77 transfer of bulk liquid petroleum cargoes under closed or restricted system
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pressurized or refrigerated cargoes such as LPG and LNG. Pages: 19
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Guidelines for the Use of Petroleum Industry-Specific International
System (SI) Units
Specifies the API-preferred units for quantities involved in petroleum
industry measurements and indicates factors for conversion of quantities
expressed in customary units to the API-preferred SI units not covered in
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Chapter 17.2 * Chapter 17.6 

Measurement of Cargoes On Board Tank Vessels—Spanish Guidelines for Determining Fullness of Pipelines Between Vessels
(includes Errata 1 dated April 2000) and Shore Tanks
Spanish translation of Ch. 17.2. Describes procedures for determining or confirming the fill condition of
pipeline systems used for the transfer of liquid cargoes before and/or after
2nd Edition | May 1999 | Reaffirmed: September 2011 the liquid is loaded onto or discharged from marine vessels. While this
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terminals, it can also be applied to pipelines involved in shore-to-shore
Chapter 17.3 transfers. It includes descriptions of methods and procedures that apply to
Guidelines for Identification of the Source of Free Waters Associated crude oil and petroleum products. Pages: 18
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with marine petroleum cargo movements. The presence of free water is a
factor in marine custody transfers of bulk petroleum, especially in the case Chapter 17.8
of crude oil cargoes. This standard recommends the water samples and Guidelines for Pre-Loading Inspection of Marine Vessel Cargo Tanks
volumes to be taken, the containers to be used, the care and distribution and Their Cargo-Handling Systems
of the samples, and the analytical procedures of use in identifying sources
of free water associated with marine petroleum cargoes. Pages: 29 Specifies procedures for determining that the cargo tanks and associated
2nd Edition | December 2016 | Reaffirmed: July 2021 cargo-handling system of marine vessels are in a suitably clean condition
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petroleum products, and petrochemical cargoes. The extent of pre-loading
inspection will vary depending on the nature of the cargo to be loaded.
Chapter 17.3 * These guidelines recommend the extent of inspection that should be
Guidelines for Identification of the Source of Free Waters Associated instituted for certain general types of cargoes and an example of a format
with Marine Petroleum Cargo Movements—Spanish that may be used for reporting the findings of tank inspections. Because of
Spanish translation of Ch. 17.3. the wide variety of conditions that may exist when performing pre-loading
tank inspections, this guideline is not intended to restrict the judgment of
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Method for Quantification of Small Volumes on Marine Vessels
(OBQ/ROB) Chapter 17.8 *
Guidelines for Pre-Loading Inspection of Marine Vessel Cargo Tanks
Provides a method for determining the small volumes of on board quantity
prior to loading a vessel or material remaining on board a vessel upon and Their Cargo-Handling Systems—Spanish
completion of discharge. This standard applies only to quantification by Spanish translation of Ch. 17.8.
manual gauging of small volumes on marine vessels prior to loading or
upon completion of discharge. It does not address clingage, hydrocarbon 2nd Edition | August 2016 | Reaffirmed: January 2022
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Vessel Experience Factor (VEF)
Chapter 17.4 * Provides a recommended practice for the calculation and application of a
Method for Quantification of Small Volumes on Marine Vessels vessel experience factor (VEF). This standard provides guidelines for data
(OBQ/ROB)—Spanish compilation, data maintenance, data validation, and recommendations on
the appropriate use of a VEF involving marine vessels.
Spanish translation of Ch. 17.4.
It also provides instruction for parcel tankers, compartmental VEFs, and
2nd Edition | September 2016 vessel-to-vessel transfers. The methods are applicable to liquid bulk
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Guidelines for Voyage Analysis and Reconciliation of Cargo Quantities
Covers guidelines for the reconciliation of marine cargo quantities. These
guidelines are intended to provide a basis for analyzing and reconciling the
quantity differences (gains/losses) resulting from marine custody transfer
movement(s) of petroleum and petroleum product cargoes. As such, the
guidelines are complementary to, but do not replace, normal inspection
procedures. The purchase of this document includes a spreadsheet for
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Chapter 17.10.1/ISO 10976:2015 Chapter 17.14.1

Refrigerated Light Hydrocarbon Fluids—Measurement of Cargoes on Measurement of Bulk Cargoes by Draft Survey, Part 1: Ocean-Going
Board Marine LNG Carriers Vessels
(ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 17.10.1)
Describes the procedure for determining the transferred quantity of non-
Establishes all of the steps needed to properly measure and account for liquid petroleum products loaded onto or discharged from ocean-going
the quantities of cargoes on liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. This vessels by draft survey.
includes, but is not limited to, the measurement of liquid volume, vapor This procedure is not an alternative where effective static or dynamic liquid
volume, temperature and pressure, and accounting for the total quantity of measurement methods can be used. Pages: 38
the cargo on board. This document describes the use of common
measurement systems used on board LNG carriers, the aim of which is to 1st Edition | October 2019 | Product Number: H1714101 | Price: $160.00
improve the general knowledge and processes in the measurement of LNG
for all parties concerned. This document provides general requirements for Chapter 17.14.2
those involved in the LNG trade on ships and onshore. Pages: 64 Measurement of Bulk Cargoes by Draft Survey, Part 2: Inland Barges
2nd Edition | June 2021 | Product Number: HH171012 | Price: $180.00 Describes the procedure for determining the transferred quantity of non-
liquid petroleum products loaded onto or discharged from inland barges
Chapter 17.10.2 by draft survey.
Measurement of Cargoes On Board Marine Gas Carriers, Part 2— This procedure is not an alternative where effective static or dynamic liquid
measurement methods can be used. Pages: 29
Liquefied Petroleum and Chemical Gases
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Provides guidance to vessel and shore personnel regarding accepted Chapter 18
methods for determining quantities of liquefied petroleum and chemical Custody Transfer
gas cargoes (excluding LNG) on board refrigerated and/or pressurized
carriers. This standard covers all measurement systems commonly used Covers application of other measurement standards to unique custody
on refrigerated and/or pressurized gas carriers designed to carry those transfer situations.
types of cargoes and includes recommended methods for measuring, Chapter 18.1
sampling, documenting, and reporting quantities on board these vessels.
Pages: 80 Measurement Procedures for Crude Oil Gathered from Lease Tanks
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by Truck
Contains procedures that are organized into a recommended sequence of
Chapter 17.11 steps for manually gauging and determining the quantity and quality of crude
Measurement and Sampling of Cargoes On Board Tank Vessels oil being gathered from lease tanks by truck. These measurements and tests
Using Closed and Restricted Equipment are performed by crude oil truck drivers (COTDs) and other parties who are
(includes Errata 1 dated March 2017) responsible for the custody transfer and for recording the results of the
measurements and tests on the run tickets. These procedures apply to the
Provides guidance on the use, maintenance, and calibration of restricted custody transfer from lease storage tanks to the transporting truck. Pages: 24
and closed measurement and sampling equipment. It also provides
guidance on preferred size and positioning for gauging and sampling 3rd Edition | May 2018 | Product Number: H18013 | Price: $131.00
fittings on vessels. A joint API/Energy Institute (EI) standard, it also carries
the EI designation Hydrocarbon Management, HM52. Pages:19 Chapter 18.2
2nd Edition | August 2016 | Product Number: H170112 | Price: $117.00 Custody Transfer of Crude Oil from Lease Tanks Using Alternative
Measurement Methods
Chapter 17.11 * Defines the minimum equipment and methods used to determine the
Measurement and Sampling of Cargoes On Board Tank Vessels quantity and quality of crude oil being loaded from a lease tank to a truck
Using Closed and Restricted Equipment—Spanish trailer without requiring direct access to a lease tank gauge hatch.
(includes Errata 1 dated March 2017) Methods and equipment described are grouped by tank zone, trailer zone,
and the transition zone between the two. The equipment used for
Spanish translation of Ch. 17.11. measurement is dependent on the existing design of the lease equipment,
2nd Edition | August 2016 | Product Number: H170112S | Price: $117.00 the equipment used to transport the product, or a combination of the two.
Some sites may require measurements from multiple zones in order to
Chapter 17.12 arrive at an accurate load quantity and quality.
Procedures for Bulk Liquid Chemical Cargo Inspections This publication integrates by reference the API Manual of Petroleum
Provides systematic cargo measurement procedures for use primarily by Measurement Standards (MPMS) for sampling, temperature
cargo inspectors and to specify procedures directed at minimizing cargo determination, gauging, and quality testing into a framework that may be
contamination and losses, in the absence of, or in conjunction with, applied during custody transfer of crude oil from lease tanks to a tank
specific client guidelines. This document should be considered a summary truck without requiring direct access to the tank thief gauge hatch. Many of
of best practices used within the industry. A joint API/Energy Institute (EI) the individual standards have guidelines defining the frequency and
standard, it also carries the EI designation Hydrocarbon Management, tolerances for installation, verification, and calibration of the specified
HM51. Pages: 66 equipment under controlled or ideal conditions allowing for uncertainty
within custody transfer requirements. However, with the conditions
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and calibration of measurement devices may have higher uncertainties
Chapter 17.12 * due to the operational characteristics and limited access available at the
Procedures for Bulk Liquid Chemical Cargo Inspections—Spanish
Spanish translation of Ch. 17.12.
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lease site. In the interest of safety and environmental concerns, these Chapter 19.2
higher uncertainties may still provide acceptable measurement for custody Evaporative Loss from Floating-Roof Tanks
transfer of crude oil from tanks using the defined alternate methods. (previously Publ 2517 and Publ 2519)
The alternate measurement methods discussed in this standard are
intended to minimize uncertainty and bias while encouraging consistent Contains methodologies for estimating the total evaporative losses of
measurement and testing practices using existing technologies within API hydrocarbons from external floating-roof tanks (EFRTs), freely vented internal
standards. Pages: 29 floating-roof tanks (IFRTs), and domed external floating-roof tanks (domed
EFRTs). The methodologies provide loss estimates for general equipment
1st Edition | July 2016 | Product Number: H180201 | Price: $136.00 types based on laboratory, test-tank, and field-tank data. Types of floating
roofs, rim-seal systems, and deck fittings are described for information only.
Chapter 19
The equations estimate average annual losses from floating-roof tanks for
Evaporation Loss Measurement various types of tank construction, floating-roof construction, rim-seal
Covers methods for estimating hydrocarbon evaporation losses from systems, and deck fittings, as well as for various liquid stocks, stock vapor
various types of tanks. pressures, tank sizes, and wind speeds (EFRTs).
NOTE Chapter 19 is not included in the complete set of measurement standards. The equations were developed for:
Chapter 19.1 • stocks with a true vapor pressure greater than approximately 0.1 psia,
Evaporative Loss from Fixed-Roof Tanks • average wind speeds ranging from 0 miles per hour (mph) to 15 mph
(previously Publ 2518) (EFRTs), and
Contains methodologies for estimating the total evaporative losses of • tank diameters greater than 20 ft.
hydrocarbons from fixed-roof tanks. The methodologies provide loss The estimation techniques become more approximate when these
estimates for general equipment types based on laboratory, test-tank, and conditions are not met.
field-tank data.
When this standard is used to estimate losses from non-freely vented
Types of fixed-roof tanks and roof fittings described are for information (closed vent) internal or domed external floating-roof tanks (tanks vented
only. The equations estimate average annual losses from uninsulated only through a pressure-vacuum relief vent, blanketed with an inert gas,
fixed-roof tanks for various liquid stocks, stock vapor pressures, tank sizes, vented to a vapor processing unit, or otherwise restricted from being freely
meteorological conditions, and operating conditions. The following special vented), refer to the methodology in TR 2569.
cases are addressed.
• Horizontal tanks. The equations are not intended to be used in the following applications.
• Higher volatility stocks (true vapor pressure greater than 0.1 psia). • To estimate losses from unstable or boiling stocks (i.e. stocks with a true
• Vent settings higher than 0.03 pounds (0.5 oz) per square inch. vapor pressure greater than the atmospheric pressure at the tank
The estimation may be improved by using detailed field information, location) or from petroleum liquids or petrochemicals for which the vapor
including climatic data and operational data for the appropriate time pressure is not known or cannot readily be predicted.
period. • To estimate losses from tanks in which the materials used in the rim seal,
The equations are not intended to be used in the following applications. deck fittings, or deck seams have either deteriorated or been significantly
permeated by the stored stock.
• To estimate losses from unstable or boiling stocks or from petroleum
liquids or petrochemicals for which the vapor pressure is not known or • To estimate losses from storage tanks that do not have a floating roof.
cannot readily be predicted [to calculate emissions from tanks that • To estimate losses from landing floating roofs (TR 2567 addresses this).
contain material at or above their boiling point or the point at which
material starts to flash, the API model E&P Tank (Publ 4697) can be • To estimate losses from cleaning storage tanks (TR 2568 addresses this).
used]. The 3rd Edition of Ch. 19.4 was published following a revision that was
• To estimate losses from fixed-roof tanks which have an internal floating carried out concurrently with revisions to Ch. 19.1, published as the
roof. Ch. 19.2 and TR 2569 address these. 4th Edition, and Ch. 19.2, published as the 3rd Edition. Primary changes are
as follows.
• To estimate losses from fixed-roof tanks which have either roof or shell
insulation. • Consolidation of common material in Ch. 19.4. Material that had
• To estimate losses from cleaning fixed-roof tanks. TR 2568 addresses previously been included in both Ch. 19.1 and Ch. 19.2 has been moved
this. Pages: 38 to Ch. 19.4. Ch. 19.4, which was previously Recommended Practice for
Speciation of Evaporative Losses, now has the title Evaporative Loss
5th Edition | June 2017 | Reaffirmed: July 2022 Reference Information and Speciation Methodology. This chapter had
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and typical petroleum liquids, and this information has now been removed
Chapter 19.1D from Ch. 19.1 and Ch. 19.2. In addition, meteorological data have been
Documentation File for API Manual of Petroleum Measurement moved from Ch. 19.1 and Ch. 19.2 to Ch. 19.4. In the revised documents:
Standards Chapter 19.1—Evaporative Loss from Fixed-Roof Tanks • meteorological data are found in Ch. 19.4;
(previously Bulletin 2518)
• calculation of storage tank temperatures is found in Ch. 19.1 and
(includes Errata 1 dated June 1994) Ch. 19.2 (in that fixed-roof tanks involve calculation of the vapor space
Presents information on the development of theoretical equations; temperature in order to determine vapor density, whereas this step is
comparisons with test data; a sensitivity analysis of the loss equation; and not involved in estimating emissions from floating-roof tanks); and
other pertinent information that was developed during the preparation of • calculation of true vapor pressure is found in Ch. 19.4 (in that this is
Ch. 19.1. Pages: 190 now calculated in the same manner for both fixed- and floating-roof
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Chapter 19.3, Part A Chapter 19.3, Part H 

Wind Tunnel Test Method for the Measurement of Deck-Fitting Loss Specification for Establishing Evaporative Loss Factors for Floating-
Factors for External Floating-Roof Tanks Roof Tank Devices
Describes the procedures to establish evaporative loss factors for deck Illustrates how other standards of the API MPMS Ch. 19.3 series are
fittings on external floating-roof tanks. The test method involves measuring integrated into an overall loss factor development program to enable the
the weight loss of a test assembly over time. The standard specifies the user to develop a loss factor for a given floating-roof device. This standard
test apparatus, instruments, test procedures, and calculation procedures presents procedures for the evaluations to be performed under such a
to be used. It also addresses the variables to be measured, format for program, including preparation for protocol testing of individual devices,
reporting the test values, and their associated uncertainty. Pages: 27 monitoring of the tests, and analysis and reporting of test results for the
1st Edition | June 1997 | Reaffirmed: September 2017 purposes of establishing evaporative loss factors. Pages: 69
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Chapter 19.3, Part B Chapter 19.4

Air Concentration Test Method—Rim-Seal Loss Factors for Floating- Evaporative Loss Reference Information and Speciation Methodology
Roof Tanks (includes Addendum 1 dated November 2013 and Addendum 2 dated
Describes the procedures to establish evaporative rim-seal loss factors for June 2017)
rim seals used on external floating-roof tanks. The test method involves Provides methodology to estimate emissions of individual hydrocarbon
passing a controlled flow rate of air through a test chamber that contains a species using the total emissions of multicomponent hydrocarbon mixtures
test liquid and a test rim seal, and measuring the concentration of the test (such as crude oils and gasoline) estimated from Ch. 19.1 for fixed-roof
liquid vapor in the air streams entering and leaving the test chamber. The tanks, Ch. 19.2 for floating-roof tanks, Ch. 19.5 for marine vessels, and
standard specifies the test apparatus, instruments, test procedures, and other methods used for total hydrocarbon emission estimates. This process
calculation procedures to be used. It also addresses the variables to be is referred to as speciation.
measured, format for reporting the test values, and their associated Speciation of emissions from hydrocarbon mixtures accounts for the higher
uncertainty. Pages: 30 evaporation rate of the more volatile components, resulting in a different
1st Edition | August 1997 | Reaffirmed: September 2017 composition of the mixture in the vapor phase than in the liquid phase. The
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liquid present such that the chemical composition at the liquid surface may
Chapter 19.3, Part C be considered to not change as a result of the evaporative loss.
Weight Loss Test Method for the Measurement of Rim-Seal Loss This standard also contains reference information used for estimating
Factors for Internal Floating-Roof Tanks emissions in accordance with Ch. 19.1, Ch. 19.2, and Ch. 19.5.
The methodology in this standard applies to:
Provides a uniform method for measuring evaporative loss from rim seals
used on aboveground storage tanks. This information can be utilized to • liquids with vapor pressure that has reached equilibrium with ambient
establish product specific loss factors in terms of loss rate and seal gap conditions at a true vapor pressure less than the ambient atmospheric
area. Pages: 29 pressure (i.e. not boiling);
1st Edition | July 1998 | Reaffirmed: January 2018 • liquids for which the vapor pressure is known or for which sufficient data
Product Number: H1903C | Price: $133.00 are available to determine the vapor pressure; and
• liquid mixtures where Raoult’s Law can be used to describe the vapor
Chapter 19.3, Part D phase equilibria.
Fugitive Emission Test Method for the Measurement of Deck-Seam This methodology does not apply to:
Loss Factors for Internal Floating-Roof Tanks • emissions that result from leaks from piping components (e.g. valves,
flanges, pumps, connectors etc.);
Establishes a uniform method for measuring evaporative deck-seam loss
factors and deck-joint loss factors of mechanically joined deck seams that • liquid mixtures where Raoult’s Law cannot be used to describe the vapor
are used on internal floating-roof tanks. These deck-seam loss factors and phase equilibria (e.g. mixtures in which hydrocarbons are dissolved in
deck-joint loss factors are to be determined in terms of their loss rate at water, or mixtures of hydrocarbons with alcohols).
specified pressure differences across the deck seam or deck joint for This 3rd Edition of Ch. 19.4 was published following a revision that was
certification purposes. Pages: 31 carried out concurrently with revisions to Ch. 19.1, published as the
1st Edition | June 2001 | Reaffirmed: March 2018 4th Edition, and Ch. 19.2, published as the 3rd Edition. Primary changes are
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• Consolidation of common material in Ch. 19.4. Material that had previously
Chapter 19.3, Part E been included in both Ch. 19.1 and Ch. 19.2 has been moved to Ch. 19.4.
Weight Loss Test Method for the Measurement of Deck-Fitting Loss Ch. 19.4, which was previously Recommended Practice for Speciation of
Factors for Internal Floating-Roof Tanks Evaporative Losses, now has the title Evaporative Loss Reference
Information and Speciation Methodology. This chapter had already
Describes the test methods to be used to establish evaporative loss contained reference information on the properties of chemicals and typical
factors for deck fittings on internal floating-roof tanks. This chapter petroleum liquids, and this information has now been removed from Ch.
specifies the test apparatus, instruments, test procedures, and calculation 19.1 and Ch. 19.2. In addition, meteorological data have been moved from
procedures to be used. The standard also addresses the requirements for Ch. 19.1 and Ch. 19.2 to Ch. 19.4. In the revised documents:
reporting test report values. Pages: 30 • meteorological data are found in Ch. 19.4;
1st Edition | May 1997 | Reaffirmed: October 2017 • calculation of storage tank temperatures is found in Ch. 19.1 and
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temperature in order to determine vapor density, whereas this step is
not involved in estimating emissions from floating-roof tanks); and
• calculation of true vapor pressure is found in Ch. 19.4 (in that this is
now calculated in the same manner for both fixed- and floating-roof
tanks). Pages: 136
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Chapter 19.5 Publ 2524

Atmospheric Hydrocarbon Emissions from Marine Vessel Transfer Impact Assessment of New Data on the Validity of American
Operations Petroleum Institute Marine Transfer Operation Emission Factors
(formerly Publ 2514A) Consultant CH2M Hill confirmed the validity of the model used in Publ 2514A
Provides methods for estimating evaporative loss from marine vessel by comparing emission test data with predictive emission models developed by
transfer operations. Specifically, this standard addresses: API, ARCO, and Exxon. The study found that the API model adequately predicts
• loading stock into: emissions for tanks ranging in size from 17,000 to 35,000 dead weight tons
and for tanks being loaded within the lower-48 states. The model does not
• ship or ocean barges, or appear to apply to crude oil loading of tankers in Valdez, Alaska, because of
• shallow draft barges; and unique local operating conditions. However, no known test data invalidates the
• loading ballast water into ship or ocean barges from which crude oil has model for predicting crude oil loading emissions from carriers smaller than very
been unloaded. large crude carriers in the lower-48 states. Pages: 194
The emission estimates are for uncontrolled loading operations and do not July 1992 | Product Number: H25240 | Price: $171.00
apply to operations using vapor balance or vapor control systems or
ballasting of ships with segregated ballast tanks. This standard does not Publ 2558
address evaporative loss for: Wind Tunnel Testing of External Floating-Roof Storage Tanks
• very large crude carriers (VLCCs) or ultra large crude carriers (ULCCs)
(unless the saturation factor KS is determined); Presents the results of a wind tunnel study to determine the local wind
velocities, wind directions, and roof pressures on external floating roof
• marine vessels employing crude oil washing; tanks. Pages: 13
• marine vessel transit loss;
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• loading ballast water into marine vessels that, prior to dockside
unloading, held anything other than crude oil (unless the saturation factor
KS is determined); or TR 2568
• unloading marine vessels. Evaporative Loss from the Cleaning of Storage Tanks
This standard supersedes Publ 2514A, 2nd Edition, September 1981, Provides guidance for estimating emissions that result from removing the liquid
which is withdrawn. A joint API/Energy Institute (EI) standard, it also heel (free-standing stock liquid) and cleaning the remaining deposits of stock
carries the EI designation Hydrocarbon Management, HM65. Pages: 31 liquid mixed with residue and water (sludge) from the bottoms of aboveground
storage tanks. The emissions addressed in this report are those that leave the
1st Edition | September 2009 | Reaffirmed: October 2014 tank during the tank cleaning process. This report does not address:
Product Number: H19051 | Price: $135.00 • the fate of vapors after the have left the tank (other accounting for the
efficiency of the control device),
Chapter 19.6.1 • the fate of sludge after it has left the tank (or emissions that may occur
Evaporative Loss from Storage Tank Floating-Roof Landings during sludge treatment or disposal), or
(formerly TR 2567) • emissions that may be expelled by the vacuum pump of a vacuum truck
Investigates storage tank emissions that may result from landing and or suction pump, if such devices are used in the tank cleaning process.
subsequently refloating a floating roof. The existing emission factors for In other words, this report addresses the estimation of the mass of volatile
floating-roof tanks are based on the assumption that the floating roof is organic compounds that leave the tank as vapor during the tank cleaning
continuously floating on the stored stock liquid. Additional emissions may process. It does not address emissions that may result from the handling
occur, however, if the tank is emptied such that the floating roof is no longer of liquids or sludge after such materials have been removed from the tank.
floating. This study sought to quantify these floating-roof landing loss This report is intended to reduce the effort required to generate a good
emissions. Pages: 38 faith estimate of tank cleaning emissions, and to result in more uniformity
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Chapter 19.6.2 TR 2569

Evaporative Loss from the Cleaning of Storage Tanks Evaporative Loss from Closed-Vent Internal Floating-Roof Storage Tanks
Provides guidance for estimating emissions that result from forced Addresses evaporative loss from internal floating-roof tanks (IFRTs) with
ventilation of storage tanks such as may occur while removing the liquid closed vents. When the vents in the fixed roof of an IFRT are closed, rather
heel (free-standing stock liquid) and cleaning the remaining deposits of than open, estimation of emissions is shown to be highly complex. This
stock liquid mixed with residue and water (sludge) from the bottoms of subject is not covered in other API standards such as Ch. 19.1, which
aboveground storage tanks. specifically excludes fixed-roof tanks that have an internal floating roof,
The emissions addressed in this report are those that leave the tank during and Ch. 19.2, which specifically excludes closed internal floating-roof
forced ventilation. This standard does not address: tanks (that is, tanks vented only through a pressure-vacuum relief vent,
• the fate of vapors after they have left the tank (other than accounting for blanketed with an inert gas, vented to a vapor processing unit, or
the efficiency of a control device, as discussed in Section 8); otherwise restricted from being freely vented). Pages: 26
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during sludge treatment or disposal); or
• emissions that may be expelled by the vacuum pump of a vacuum truck
or suction pump, if such devices are used in the tank cleaning process.
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TR 2574 This document provides guidance with respect to the major factors that
Field Testing Protocol for Characterization of Total Gaseous could contribute to measurement uncertainty for single-phase devices
used in production allocation. It is not intended to prescribe a particular
Nonmethane Organics (TGNMO), Methane, and Ethane in Air-Vapor meter type or allocation method. Allocation methodologies are addressed
Mixture During Filling of a Cargo Vessel with Crude Oil in Ch. 20.1. Pages: 33
Provides a standardized testing methodology for quantifying total gaseous 1st Edition | November 2016 | Product Number H200201 | Price: $135.00
nonmethane organics (TGNMO), methane, and ethane, in the air-vapor
mixture that is expelled from cargo compartments during filing with crude Chapter 20.2 *
oil. It utilizes a modified version of Federal Reference Method 25 (FRM 25)
to characterize the concentration of TGNMO, methane, and ethane. While Production Allocation Measurement Using Single-Phase Devices—
the field testing in support of this protocol was performed only for the Spanish
loading of crude oil into barges, the method could be suitable for loading Spanish translation of Ch. 20.2.
of any volatile organic liquid into any type of vessel or compartment from
which vapors are exhausted through a single vent opening where the field 1st Edition | November 2016 | Product Number H200201S | Price: $135.00
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Measurement of Multiphase Flow
TR 2576 (supersedes RP 86)
Short-Term Evaporative Loss Estimation from Atmospheric Storage Addresses multiphase flow measurement in the production environment,
Tanks upstream of the custody transfer (single-phase) measurement point,
where allocation measurement for onshore, offshore, or subsea is applied.
Provides methodology on how to estimate short-term individual tank and For other multiphase flow measurement applications such as reservoir
facility-wide emissions. The methodology in this technical report can be management, well tests, and flow assurance, the standard can be used as
used for purposes such as preparing permit applications and air a reference or guide. However, the focus of this standard is on those
dispersion modeling. The technical report does not provide guidance on applications where the accuracy of multiphase flow measurement for
how to run the actual air dispersion model. Pages: 18 allocation systems is required.
1st Edition | July 2016 | Product Number: H257601 | Price: $119.00 This document refers to existing standards and recommended practices to
supplement the guidance it provides in this subject area. The document
Chapter 20 addresses principles used in multiphase flow measurement, multiphase
Production Measurement and Allocation of Oil and Natural Gas metering types and classifications, assessment of expected performance,
and selecting and operating multiphase measurement systems.
Chapter 20.1 Operational requirements or constraints are addressed, including
Allocation Measurement expectations for flow meter acceptance, calibration criteria, flow loop and
in situ verifications, and other guidance specific to different multiphase
(includes Addendum 1 dated January 2013, Addendum 2 dated flow metering applications. The document does not address specific meter
November 2016, and Addendum 3 dated December 2017) configurations. Pages: 72
Provides design and operating guidelines for liquid and gas allocation 1st Edition | January 2013 | Reaffirmed: October 2018
measurement systems. Included are recommendations for metering, static Product Number: H200301 | Price: $195.00
measurement, sampling, proving, calibrating, and calculating procedures.
Pages: 67
Chapter 20.3 *
1st Edition | September 1993 | Reaffirmed: October 2016 Measurement of Multiphase Flow—Russian
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Chapter 20.2 Russian translation of Chapter 20.3.
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Covers the application of production allocation (determination of flow
quantities and rates of oil, gas, water, and other constituents) using single-
phase measurement devices in combination with a two- or three-phase Chapter 20.5
production separator. Recommended Practice for Application of Production Well Testing in
This standard is applicable to single-phase measurement techniques Measurement and Allocation
upstream of the custody transfer points where custody transfer conditions Establishes a framework to conduct and apply production well testing for
are not possible. The standard presents single-phase flow measurement well rate determination in measurement and allocation. Production well
used in the allocation process and located downstream of the first stage of testing addressed in this document refers to measurement of gas, oil, and
separation on a production facility. water quantities from a single well during a specified length of time under
controlled operational conditions. The intent of this document is to provide
This standard addresses common allocation single-phase flow operators with a consistent and transparent approach for conducting,
measurement devices for liquid hydrocarbons, water, and gas including applying, and managing production well testing within an upstream
ancillary flow measurement systems such as fuel, flare, and recirculation. measurement and allocation system. It is not intended to prescribe a
This standard discusses configuration and operation of flow measurement particular production well test method, or particular application of
equipment, fluid properties, production processing, associated flow production well test data use in allocation.
conditions, and their effects on the quality of the flow measurement This document provides recommendations and guidelines for the
results. This standard discusses the possible impacts on these devices application of production well testing in production measurement and
during inefficient and/or ineffective separation. allocation. The recommendations and guidelines apply to conducting a
production well test, calculating production well test volumes and rates,
and the application of production well test data for use in measurement
and allocation. This includes production well testing preparation, initiation,

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measurement, validation, and volume and rate calculations for separator, consideration to offshore installations (both floating and fixed platforms).
multiphase flow meter, and tank production well test systems. Additionally, These installations are generally subject to motion and vibrations, have
this document addresses the proration of production well test results for minimal laboratory equipment, and perform S&W analysis with multi-
use in allocation, the application of production well tests for validation and skilled operations personnel as opposed to laboratory chemists. The
update of well flow models and virtual flow metering, and the adjustment techniques described, however, are applicable to onshore locations.
of gas well continuous measurement results with production well test data. Provides design and operating guidelines for sampling, sample handling,
This document also provides recommendations and guidelines for the and analysis for high water content streams, up to 50 % water on a
application of well flow modeling and virtual flow metering in production volumetric basis. As a guide, this RP targets a relative accuracy of 5 % of
measurement and allocation. reading up to a maximum of 50 % water content as a qualifier for various
Allocation methodologies are addressed in Ch. 20.1. Pages: 123 methods described herein. For example, the corresponding absolute
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content is ±1.0 %. Pages: 19
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Measurement and Allocation Systems
Provides requirements and guidelines for the application of hydrocarbon Chapter 21
phase behavior modeling in upstream measurement and allocation Flow Measurement Using Electronic Metering Systems
systems. The requirements and guidelines apply to the development, Describes standard practices and minimum specifications for electronic
implementation, and performance management of a process simulation measurement systems used in the measurement and recording of flow
model (PSM) incorporating an equation of state (EOS) description of parameters. This chapter covers natural gas fluid and petroleum and
phase behavior. This includes functional specifications, validation, and petroleum product custody transfer applications using industry-recognized
maintenance of the PSM, EOS specification and implementation, and fluid primary measurement devices.
compositional specification and validation.
This document establishes a framework to develop, implement, and Chapter 21.1
manage the application of hydrocarbon phase behavior modeling. The Flow Measurement Using Electronic Metering Systems—Electronic
applied phase behavior modeling addressed in this document refers to Gas Measurement
PSM incorporating EOS description of the phase behavior, or pressure,
volume, temperature (PVT) properties, of the fluids within the modeled (ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 21.1-2011) (AGA Report No. 13)
process. The intent of this document is to provide operators with a Describes the minimum specifications for electronic gas measurement
consistent and transparent approach for applying and managing an EOS- systems used in the measurement and recording of flow parameters of
based PSM within an upstream measurement and allocation system. It is gaseous phase hydrocarbon and other related fluids for custody transfer
not intended to prescribe a particular mathematical phase estimation (i.e. applications utilizing industry recognized primary measurement devices.
EOS), process simulation (i.e. PSM), or allocation method. Allocation This standard provides the minimum reporting and change management
methodologies are addressed in Ch. 20.1. Pages: 47 requirements of the various intelligent components required for accurate
1st Edition | August 2016 | Product Number: H200401D | Price: $98.00 and auditable measurement. The requirements can be met by a
combination of electronically and/or manually recorded configuration, test
reports, change record reporting of the electronic gas measurement
RP 85 system components, and flow parameters. It is recognized that diagnostic
Use of Subsea Wet-Gas Flowmeters in Allocation Measurement capabilities of the newer meter and transmitter technologies are important
Systems but due to the device specific complexity, intelligent device diagnostics are
(includes Addendum 1 dated January 2013) out of scope for this standard. Pages: 94
Presents a recommended allocation methodology that best fits the 2nd Edition | February 2013 | Reaffirmed: June 2021
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various aspects of the use of subsea wet-gas flowmeters in allocation
measurement systems. Marinization, operation, abnormal operation, and
meter testing are important topics included here, but foremost, this Chapter 21.2
document proposes techniques to be used in the allocation of total Electronic Liquid Volume Measurement Using Positive Displacement
production to individual contributing streams. Pages: 64 and Turbine Meters
1st Edition | March 2003 | Reaffirmed: October 2013 Provides guidance for the effective use of electronic liquid measurement
2-Year Extension: October 2018 | Product Number: G08501 | Price: $134.00 systems for custody transfer measurement of liquid hydrocarbons under
the following conditions. Use of the measurement systems must fall within
RP 85 * the scope and field of application of Ch. 12.2. Guidance applies to
Use of Subsea Wet-Gas Flowmeters in Allocation Measurement systems using turbine or positive displacement meters. Guidance applies
to systems using on-line correction for the effect of temperature on liquid
Systems—Russian (CTL) and correction for the effect of pressure on liquid (CPL)
(includes Addendum 1 dated January 2013) compensation. The procedures and techniques in Ch. 21.2 are
Russian translation of RP 85. recommended for new measurement applications. This standard provides
1st Edition | March 2003 | Reaffirmed: October 2013 custody transfer measurement procedures for pipeline and other electronic
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reporting, calibration, verification, and security. Pages: 60
RP 87 1st Edition | June 1998 | Reaffirmed: October 2016
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Containing from Two to Fifty Percent Water by Volume
Provides 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. In particular, this RP was developed giving
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Chapter 21.2-A1 Chapter 22.3

Addendum 1 to Flow Measurement Using Electronic Metering Testing Protocol for Flare Gas Metering
Systems, Inferred Mass (ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 22.3-2015)
This addendum specifically covers inferred mass measurement systems Describes a testing protocol for flare gas meters. This includes a
utilizing flow computers as the tertiary flow calculation device and either discussion of the testing to be performed, how the test data should be
turbine or displacement type meters, working with on-line density meters, analyzed, and how an uncertainty is determined from the testing of the
as the primary measurement devices. The scope does not include systems meter. The scope does not include the general guidelines to flare gas
using calculated flowing densities, i.e. Equations of State. The hardware is metering that are covered under Ch. 14.10. Pages: 21
essentially identical to that referenced in Ch. 21.2 and the methods and 1st Edition | August 2015 | Product Number: H220301 | Price: $107.00
procedures are as described in Ch. 14.4, 14.6, 14.7, and 14.8. Audit,
record-keeping, collection and calculation interval, security, and most
other requirements for systems covered in Ch. 21.2 will apply to this Chapter 22.4
addendum. As in Ch. 21.2, the hydrocarbon liquid streams covered in the Testing Protocol for Pressure, Differential Pressure, and Temperature
scope must be single phase liquids at measurement conditions. Measuring Devices
1st Edition | August 2000 | Reaffirmed: October 2016 Documents the method for testing the performance characteristics specific
Product Number: H2102A | Price: $66.00 to pressure, differential pressure, and temperature sensors and transmitters
used in petroleum measurement. The testing protocol includes a listing of
Chapter 22 parameters affecting the performance of the devices, a description of the
Testing Protocols tests required, requirements for the test facility, a data reporting format,
and an uncertainty determination methodology. Pages: 44
Testing protocols for devices used in the measurement of hydrocarbon
fluids. Testing protocols define appropriate methods for measuring and 1st Edition | July 2018 | Product Number: H220401 | Price: $81.00
reporting the performance characteristics of similar equipment in a
comparable manner, thus providing a means to highlight the relative Chapter 22.6
performance advantages and disadvantages of similar devices. Testing Protocol for Gas Chromatographs
A general gas chromatograph (GC) performance test protocol that
Chapter 22.1 specifies the scope and reporting requirements of GC tests for
General Guidelines for Developing Testing Protocols for Devices Used repeatability, reproducibility, and response linearity. The protocol specifies
in the Measurement of Hydrocarbon Fluids requirements for tests over a range of gas compositions, tests over a range
(ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 22.1-2015) of environmental conditions, and long-term performance tests. Pages: 50
(includes Addendum 1 dated November 2018 and Addendum 2 1st Edition | August 2015 | Product Number: H220601 | Price: $107.00
dated February 2022)
Intended for the development of testing protocols and to serve as a Chapter 23
guideline to document performance characteristics of hydrocarbon fluid Reconciliation of Hydrocarbon Quantities
measurement related devices. Pages: 7 Provides practical methodologies for monitoring hydrocarbon transportation
2nd Edition | August 2015 | Product Number: H220102 | Price: $95.00 loss and gain for non-marine systems i.e. pipeline, tank cars (rail tank cars,
tank trucks, etc.). For Marine Reconciliation, refer to Ch. 17.
Chapter 22.2
Testing Protocols—Differential Pressure Flow Measurement Devices Chapter 23.1
Defines the testing and reporting protocols for flow measurement devices Reconciliation of Liquid Pipeline Quantities
based on the detection of a pressure differential that is created by the (supersedes Std 2560)
device in a flowing stream. This protocol is designed to supply industry Provides methodologies for monitoring liquid pipeline loss/gain and for
with a comparable description of the capabilities of these devices for the determining the normal loss/gain level for any given pipeline system.
measurement of single-phase fluid flow when they are used under similar Troubleshooting suggestions are also presented. This document does not
operating conditions. The objectives of this Testing Protocol are to: establish industry standards for loss/gain level because each system is
• ensure that the user of any differential pressure flow meter knows the individual and exhibits its own loss/gain level and/or patterns under
performance characteristics of the meter over a range of Reynolds normal operating conditions. The document provides operational and
numbers as applicable or defined by tests, statistically based tools for identifying when a system has deviated from
• facilitate both the understanding and the introduction of new normal, the magnitude of the deviation, and guidelines for identifying the
technologies, causes of deviation from normal.
• provide a standardized vehicle for validating manufacturer’s performance The primary application of this publication is in custody transfer liquid
specifications, pipeline systems in which there is provision for measuring all liquids that
• provide information about relative performance characteristics of the enter the system and exit the system, as well as liquid inventory within the
primary elements of the differential pressure metering devices under system. The application is not intended for nonliquid or mixed-phase
standardized testing protocol, systems. The applications and examples in this document are intended
• quantify the uncertainty of these devices and define the operating and primarily for custody transfer pipeline systems, but the principles may be
installation conditions for which the stated uncertainties apply. Pages: 52 applied to any system that involves the measurement of liquids into and
out of the system and, possibly, inventory of liquids within the system.
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systems. Pages: 35
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Chapter 23.2 and the API Compendium of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimation
Reconciliation of Liquid Tank Car(s) Quantities Methodologies for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry can be reference for
guidance on the calculation of emissions.
Provide methodologies and processes to monitor liquid tank car
movements’ quantity loss/gain (L/G) ratios, level, and/or quality TR 2572 provides guidance and a methodology for the determination of
differences for tank car measurement systems. This document does not carbon content from hydrocarbon-based petroleum and petrochemical
establish an industry standard for L/G ratios or level, but under normal products, and the uncertainty of the average carbon content as calculated
operating conditions, the standard will assist the user to identify L/G of from multiple samples taken during a reporting period. This method is
any tank car system. It will assist to determine: intended to make use of industry-accepted mixture property data and test
methods with no new or modified test methods introduced in this
• ratio or level deviations, document. The method is applicable to carbon-content-based reporting or
• patterns or trends, trading for all gaseous and liquid hydrocarbons.
• liquid quality. This TR provides references and supplemental information on applicable
This document will also make available operational and statistically based industry practices based on the published resources, existing industry
tools to: standards, industry-accepted physical constants, or properties of
• identify when a system exhibits a deviation from its normal operating hydrocarbons for measurement, sampling, sampling frequency, and
conditions, analysis of hydrocarbon samples. Pages: 24
• guidelines for identifying the causes of the deviation from its normal 1st Edition | May 2013 | Product Number: H257201 | Price: $109.00
operating perimeters. Pages: 48
1st Edition | August 2020 | Product Number: H230202 | Price: $120.00 TR 2575
Measurement of Thermally Cracked Gas
Publ 2566 Presents a method to compute the density, compressibility factor, and
State of the Art Multiphase Flow Metering supercompressibility factor for thermally cracked gas (TCG) for custody
Provides information on multiphase flow metering systems gleaned from transfer using orifice meters. It provides equations, parameters,
more than 150 published documents that are in the public domain. The computation flow diagrams, and example spreadsheet calculations. This
documentation was prepared from information obtained through mid- technical report applies to TCG mixtures after treatment. It applies for
2002. It should be noted that the indicated performances data stated in temperature from 90 °F to 120 °F (305 K to 322 K) at pressures up to
these published documents have not necessarily been verified by an 300 psig (2 MPa). It is limited to a specific operating region. The method
independent body. The listing of these references in the Appendix 2 is is for the single gas phase only. Pages: 17
intended to provide a comprehensive source of data and information on 1st Edition | September 2014 | Product Number: H257501 | Price: $71.00
multiphase metering; the reader needs to carefully review the source of the
data in the documents when utilizing the information. Pages: 80 TR 2577
1st Edition | May 2004 | Product Number: H25661 | Price: $138.00 Performance of Full-Bore Vortex Meters for Measurement of Liquid
Flows
TR 2571
Fuel Gas Measurement Provides documentation of performance characteristics of full-bore liquid
vortex meters for measuring liquid hydrocarbon flows of different API
Provides a performance-based methodology for the measurement and gravity under the field operating conditions and under a controlled
reporting of fuel gas consumption. The document provides guidance in the environment in a laboratory test facility with water as the proving fluid,
following areas to allow the user to achieve a targeted uncertainty of limited laboratory proving facility test results using water as the calibration
measurement: fluid of several and 2-in. (50 mm) and 4-in. (100 mm) commercially
• selection of flow meter type; differential pressure (DP), displacement, available full-bore vortex meters that are typically installed for non-custody
ultrasonic, Coriolis, vortex, turbine, thermal, and others; transfer liquid installations, and typical performance of full-bore 4-in.
• associated instrumentation for measuring fluid properties and flowing (100-mm) liquid vortex meters for liquid hydrocarbon measurement and to
conditions, such as pressure and temperature transmitters, provide guidance in selecting liquid vortex meters for custody transfer
densitometers, gas chromatographs; measurement. Pages: 30
• obtaining and use of gas composition or other analytical data; 1st Edition | July 2018 | Product Number: H257701 | Price: $78.00
• design and installation requirements of the measurement system;
• inspection, verification, and calibration practices of flow meters and their TR 2578
associated accessory instrumentation; and Flow Conditioner Installation and Effects on Turbine Meters
• simplified uncertainty calculations with examples to illustrate the Provides a summary of flow conditioning testing performed on turbine
methodology. meters in liquid hydrocarbons. Initial testing was conducted in water and
Techniques are described to assess the uncertainty contribution of those findings were included as an addendum to Ch. 5.3 in 2009,
individual components of fuel gas measurement systems and overall subsequent testing in hydrocarbon liquids was carried out through July
facility fuel gas measurement uncertainty. Pages: 67 2016.
1st Edition | March 2011 | Product Number: H257101 | Price: $135.00 Phase II testing focused on operational effects, specifically the relationship
of strainer design, strainer basket disturbances, flow conditioning, and their
TR 2572 effects on the flow meter deviations in hydrocarbon applications (viscosities,
Carbon Content, Sampling, and Calculation densities, and Reynolds number). Pages: 16
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Carbon emission quantities can be calculated from either the volume/
mass of fuel or feedstock fed to a process (as applicable) and carbon
content of the process or fuel supply, or by directly measuring volume/
mass emissions. This technical report (TR) provides guidance on the
sampling and calculation of carbon content of process or fuel supplies.
The API companion technical report, TR 2571, can be referenced for
guidance on measuring the volume/mass of process fuel gas or feedstock,

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TR 2579
Liquid Hydrocarbon Measurement Uncertainty Calculations
Provides guidelines for the calculation of uncertainty for field stored and
transported hydrocarbon liquids. Special emphasis is placed on the
measurement uncertainty of crude oils measured at tanks, by lease
automatic custody transfer (LACT), and alternative measurement systems.
This document provides a methodology for calculating the uncertainty in the
measurement of liquid hydrocarbons by flow measurement systems.
Specifically, uncertainty performance expressions are developed for positive
displacement and Coriolis meter types under API Manual of Petroleum
Measurement Standards (MPMS) Chapter 5 for measuring hydrocarbons by
volume. This includes ancillary devices, processes, and measurements used
to calculate a net standard volume (NSV) such as pressure, temperature,
density, and sediment and water (S&W). Pages: 39
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