Category API Standards

A Technical Overview of the Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 17.7 Introduction and Scope API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards (MPMS) Chapter 17.7, published in 1995, provides standardized guidelines for determining the quality and quantity of marine fuel oil…

Technical Insights into the Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 17.8 Scope and Introduction API MPMS Chapter 17.8 (1998) is part of the American Petroleum Institute’s Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards. This standard provides comprehensive guidelines for the real-time receipt…

“content”: “ The API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards (MPMS) Chapter 17.5, Edition 2012, formally titled Guidelines for Vessel-to-Vessel Transfer Operations, stands as a definitive technical benchmark for the custody transfer of liquid hydrocarbons between waterborne vessels. As global logistics…

Ensuring Accuracy and Consistency in Onboard Density and Temperature Measurement for Tank Vessel Operations Accurate measurement of petroleum cargoes on marine tank vessels is critical for custody transfer, inventory control, and regulatory compliance. The American Petroleum Institute (API) Manual of…

Understanding Scope, Accuracy Requirements, and Compliance for Marine Cargo Measurement Using ATG Systems Scope and Application API MPMS Chapter 17.3, first published in 1992 as part of the Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards (MPMS), establishes standardized procedures for the measurement…

Key Technical Requirements and Compliance Guidelines for Accurate Measurement of Small Volume Transfers at Marine Terminals Scope and Application API MPMS 17.4 (1994), part of the American Petroleum Institute’s Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards, establishes the methodology for the quantification…

Standardizing Cargo Measurement Accuracy and Integrity in Marine Transportation 1. Scope and Application API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 17.2, first published in 1999 and incorporating the 2000 errata, defines best practices for the measurement of petroleum liquids in…

Technical Insights into Temperature Measurement Specifications from the Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Scope and Application API MPMS 17.2A (1995) is a dedicated section within the American Petroleum Institute’s Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards (MPMS) that specifies the requirements for…

A comprehensive technical article covering the scope, key test methods, implementation practices, and compliance requirements of the API Recommended Practice for water-based drilling fluid field evaluation. ANSI API RP 13B-1-2009 (2014) is a vital recommended practice published by the American…

A Technical Guide to the Standard Procedures for Measuring Density, Rheology, Filtration, and Chemical Properties of Water-Based Muds Scope and Application ANSI API RP 13B-1-2009 (2014) – commonly referred to as API RP 13B-1 – is the industry-recognized recommended practice…