API MPMS 17.3-1992
Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 17 - Marine Measurement Section 3 - Guidelines for Identification of the Source of Free Waters Associated with Marine Petroleum Cargo Movements (First Edition; Errata - 1992)

Standard No.

API MPMS 17.3-1992

Release Date

1992

Published By

API - American Petroleum Institute

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

API MPMS 17.3-2016

Latest

API MPMS 17.3-2016

Scope

This chapter recommends the water samples and volumes to be taken@ the containers to be used@ the care and distribution of the samples@ and the analytical procedures for use in identifying the probable source(s) of free water associated with marine petroleum cargoes. This procedure should be considered when significant amounts of free water are detected. This chapter includes the following: a. Basic sampling and on-site testing procedure. b. Basic analytical procedures. c. Appendix A-Interpretation and Presentation of Results. d. Appendix B-Comprehensive Investigative Program. e. Examples of analysis and report forms. f. The notice that final results should be understood to apply on the specific voyage under consideration.

API MPMS 17.3-1992 history

• 2016 API MPMS 17.3-2016 Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 17.3 Guidelines for Identification of the Source of Free Waters Associated with Marine Petroleum Cargo Movements (Second Edition)
• 1992 API MPMS 17.3-1992 Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 17 - Marine Measurement Section 3 - Guidelines for Identification of the Source of Free Waters Associated with Marine Petroleum Cargo Movements (First Edition; Errata - 1992)