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  • API MPM CH17.8 : 2016

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    MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 17.8: GUIDELINES FOR PRE-LOADING INSPECTION OF MARINE VESSEL CARGO TANKS AND THEIR CARGO-HANDLING SYSTEMS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  15-08-2019

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  11-08-2016

    Publisher:  American Petroleum Institute

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative References
    3 Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations
    4 General Information
    5 Safety and Health Consideration
    6 Prior to Performing Pre-loading Inspection
    7 Visual Inspection - Deck Level
    8 Visual Inspection - Tank Entry
    9 Sampling
    Annex A (normative) - Wall Wash Procedures
    Annex B.1 (informative) - Cleanliness Inspection Checklist
    Annex B.2 (informative) - Tank Inspection Report
    Annex C (informative) - Sample Permit/Report
    Annex D (informative) - Potential Sources of Contamination
    Annex E (informative) - Typical Wall Wash Analysis

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    Describes procedures for determining that the cargo tanks and associated cargo-handling system of marine vessels are in a suitably clean condition to receive the intended cargo.

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    Development Note Spanish edition of 1ED 1998 version is also available, see API MPM CH17.8 SPANISH. (08/2016) Also available in spanish translation, see API MPM CH17.8 SPANISH. (02/2018)
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria
    Publisher American Petroleum Institute
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    API MPM CH17.5 : 2012 MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 17.5: GUIDELINES FOR VOYAGE ANALYSIS AND RECONCILIATION OF CARGO QUANTITIES
    EI HM 51 : 2015 PROCEDURES FOR BULK LIQUID CHEMICAL CARGO INSPECTIONS
    API MPM CH2.8A : 1991 : R2007 MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 2 - TANK CALIBRATION - SECTION 8A - CALIBRATION OF TANKS ON SHIPS AND OCEANGOING BARGES
    API MPM CH17.1 SPANISH : 2014 MANUAL DE ESTANDARES DE MEDICION DE PETROLEO - CAPITULO 17: MEDICIONES MARITIMAS - SECCION 1: GUIAS PARA LA INSPECCION DE CARGAS MARITIMAS
    API MPMS CHAPTER 17.2:2023 Measurement of Cargoes On Board Tank Vessels
    API MPM CH17.12 SPANISH : 2015 API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 17.12 - EI Hydrocarbon Management HM 51
    API MPM CH2.8A:1991 MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 2 - TANK CALIBRATION - SECTION 8A - CALIBRATION OF TANKS ON SHIPS AND OCEANGOING BARGES
    API MPM CH17.1 REDLINE : 2008 MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS CHAPTER 17 - MARINE MEASUREMENT SECTION 1 - GUIDELINES FOR MARINE CARGO INSPECTION - INCLUDES STANDARD + REDLINE (PDF)
    API MPM CH2.8A : 1991(R2012) MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 2 - TANK CALIBRATION - SECTION 8A - CALIBRATION OF TANKS ON SHIPS AND OCEANGOING BARGES
    API MPM CH17.10.2 : 2016 MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 17.10: MEASUREMENT OF CARGOES ON BOARD MARINE GAS CARRIERS - PART 2: LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM AND CHEMICAL GASES
    API MPM CH17.5 SPANISH : 2012 MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 17.5: GUIDELINES FOR VOYAGE ANALYSIS AND RECONCILIATION OF CARGO QUANTITIES
    API MPM CH17.12 : 2015 PROCEDURES FOR BULK LIQUID CHEMICAL CARGO INSPECTIONS
    API MPM CH2.8A : 1991 : R2018 MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 2 - TANK CALIBRATION - SECTION 8A - CALIBRATION OF TANKS ON SHIPS AND OCEANGOING BARGES
    EI HM 68 : 2011 PROCEDURES FOR BULK LIQUID FATTY ACID METHYL ESTERS (FAME) AND BLENDED BIODIESEL CARGO INSPECTIONS
    API MPM CH17.1 : 2014 MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 17.1: GUIDELINES FOR MARINE INSPECTION
    EI HM 64 : 2012 GUIDELINES FOR VOYAGE ANALYSIS AND RECONCILIATION OF CARGO QUANTITIES
    API MPM CH17.5 : 2012 : R2017 MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 17.5: GUIDELINES FOR VOYAGE ANALYSIS AND RECONCILIATION OF CARGO QUANTITIES
    API MPM CH17.1 SPANISH : 2008 MANUAL DE ESTANDARES DE MEDICION DE PETROLEO - CAPITULO 17: MEDICIONES MARITIMAS - SECCION 1: GUIAS PARA LA INSPECCION DE CARGAS MARITIMAS

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    ASTM D 1152 : 2006 Standard Specification for Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)
    API MPM CH17.1 : 2014 MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 17.1: GUIDELINES FOR MARINE INSPECTION
    API MPM CH8.1 : 2013 MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 8.1: STANDARD PRACTICE FOR MANUAL SAMPLING OF PETROLEUM AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
    API MPM CH17.4 : 2016 MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 17.4: METHOD FOR QUANTIFICATION OF SMALL VOLUMES ON MARINE VESSELS (OBQ/ROB)
    ASTM D 329 : 2007 Standard Specification for Acetone
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