I.S. EN ISO 3170:2004

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principles
5 Apparatus
   5.1 General
   5.2 Tank samplers
   5.3 Drum and can samplers
   5.4 Pipeline samplers
   5.5 Sample receivers, vessels and containers
   5.6 Container closures
   5.7 Sample coolers
6 Safety precautions
7 Procedures for homogeneous petroleum liquids
   7.1 Introduction
   7.2 Precautions
   7.3 Tank sampling
   7.4 Pipeline sampling
   7.5 Dispenser (nozzle) sampling
8 Procedures for crude oils and other non-homogeneous
   petroleum liquids
   8.1 General
   8.2 Procedures
9 Sample handling
   9.1 General
   9.2 Homogenization of samples
   9.3 Verification of mixing efficiency
   9.4 Transfer of samples
10 Sampling of tank residues/deposits
11 Package sampling
   11.1 Statistical aspects of sampling packages
   11.2 Procedures for sampling packages
Annex A (informative) Guidance on safety precautions
Bibliography

Specifies the manual methods to be used for obtaining samples of liquid or semi-liquid hydrocarbons, tank residues and deposits from fixed tanks, railcars, road vehicles, ships and barges, drums and cans, or from liquids being pumped in pipelines.