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  • API MPM CH5.8 : 2011

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    MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 5.8: MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS BY ULTRASONIC FLOW METERS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  08-08-2019

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    Published date:  01-01-2011

    Publisher:  American Petroleum Institute

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative References
    3 Terms and Definitions
    4 Design Considerations
    5 Bi-directional Flow
    6 Selecting a Meter and Accessory Equipment
    7 Installation
    8 Meter Performance
    9 Proving Accuracy and Repeatability
    10 Operation and Maintenance
    11 Auditing and Reporting Requirements
    12 Diagnostics
    13 UFM Security and Access
    Annex A (informative) - UFM Measurement Principle
    Annex B (informative) - Verification and Validation of
            Meter Performance
    Annex C (informative) - Manufactured Flow Pulses and
            Their Impact on the Proving Process
    Annex D (informative) - Reynolds Number Performance Curve
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes the application criteria for UFMs and addresses the appropriate considerations regarding the liquids to be measured.

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    Development Note Also available in Spanish edition, see API MPM CH5.8 SPANISH. (02/2014)
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note NEW CHILD ERR 1 2014 IS ADDED
    Publisher American Petroleum Institute
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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