IS 2164 : 1961 Method for calculation of bulk quantities of petroleum and liquid petroleum products

1 Scope

1.1 This standard prescribes method of calculations, normal andspecial, of bulk quantities of petroleum and liquid petroleumproducts.

1.1.1 The normal method shall apply to all liquid petroleumproducts in bulk except those listed in 1.1.2.

1.1.2 The special method of calculations, which is amodification of the normal method of calculations, will usually benecessary if the product concerned is:

a) a liquid under high pressure (propane, butane, etc);

b) a volatile liquid in vapour-tight storage;

c) a liquid contained in a pipeline;

d) a liquid stored in a tank subject to bottom movement; or

e) a liquid stored in a floating roof of tank.