ASTM-D5854 2015
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D5854-96(2015) Standard Practice for Mixing and Handling of Liquid Samples of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| ASTM | 2015 | 19 |
ASTM D5854-96-Reapproved2015
Historical Standard: Standard Practice for Mixing and Handling of Liquid Samples of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
ASTM D5854
Scope
1.1 This practice covers the handling, mixing, and conditioning procedures that are required to ensure that a representative sample of the liquid petroleum or petroleum product is delivered from the primary sample container/receiver into the analytical test apparatus or into intermediate containers.
1.2 Annex A2 covers acceptance test criteria for power mixer and sample container combinations, while Annex A3 and Annex A4 detail acceptance tests for mixing systems. Appendix X1 is a guide for selecting sample containers.
1.3 For sampling procedures, refer to Practices D4057 (API MPMS Chapter 8.1) and D4177 (API MPMS Chapter 8.2). Practice D5842 (API MPMS Chapter 8.4) covers sampling and handling of light fuels for volatility measurement.
1.4 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.
Keywords
crude petroleum sampling; liquid petroleum sampling; sample containers; sample handling; sample mixing; sample preparation; sampling validation;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 19.020 (Test conditions and procedures in general)
DOI: 10.1520/D5854-96R15
