Abstract

This specification provides the minimum requirements for the design, fabrication, pressure rating, marking, and testing for fuel oil meters (volumetric positive displacement type). The components of the meter shall be the following: housing, measuring chamber, adjusting device, direction marker, and register. Meter properties such as capacity, pressure drop, normal flow error, and maintainability shall be determined. Meters shall have all burrs or sharp edges removed and shall be cleaned of all loose metal chips and other foreign substances. A representative fuel oil meter shall undergo calibration and adjustment and hydrostatic test.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification provides the minimum requirements for the design, fabrication, pressure rating, marking, and testing for fuel oil meters (volumetric positive displacement type).

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. Metric (SI) units are provided for information only.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method section of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

API Standard

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASTM Standards

F722 Specification for Welded Joints for Shipboard Piping Systems

ANSI Standards

Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry

Keywords

fuel oil; fuel oil meters; meters; volumetric positive displacement meters; Design--ship construction; Displacement meters; Fabricated materials--specifications; Fuel oils (marine applications)--specifications; Pressure rating; Volumetric measurement--petroleum products;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 75.200 (Petroleum products and natural gas handling equipment)

DOI: 10.1520/F1172-88R10

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ASTM F1172