Hm 30 procedures for liquefied petroleum gas lpg cargo inspections hm 51 procedures for bulk liquid chemical cargo inspections hm 52 measurement and sampling of cargoes on board tank vessels using closed and restricted equipment hm 55 measurement of cargoes on board marine gas carriers liquefied petroleum and chemical gases. Report on examination of gas sampling valve assemblies. It is suitable for sampling into containers to provide samples for laboratory testing of products covered by iso 9162. The liquefied petroleum gas mixture shall be an aliphatic hydrocarbon mixture that consists predominantly of c 3 hydrocarbons. Liquefied petroleum gas sampling procedures spiralbound january 1, 2010 by sigtto author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. You get 69 highquality selfadhesive tabs covering all 16 chapters, three annexes, and several tables included in the 2020.
Standard practice for sampling liquefied petroleum lp gases. S t d g pa s t d 2 1 4 o e n g l 1 9 9 7 3 8 2 l i b 9 9 0 0 1 8 5 2 5 llt precision, 95 percent confidence limit. Nfpa 58, liquefied petroleum gas code, selfadhesive index tabs is your tool for tagging specific sections of the most current version of nfpa 58 for quick and accurate referencing of content in the field or at study. Report of a working group on liquefied gas sampling procedures. In the event of a dispute involving sample integrity when sampling for testing against specification d1835 requirements, practice d3700 shall be used as the referee sampling procedure. International campaigns are promoting the widespread adoption of liquefied petroleum gas lpg in resourcelimited settings. Identification product identifier liquified petroleum gas other means of identification sds number 306ghs synonyms lpg, propanebutane mixture, raw lpg see section 16 for complete information. Astm d126505 standard practice for sampling liquefied.
The society of international gas tanker and terminal operators sigtto was formed as an international organisation through which all industry participants might share experiences, address common problems and derive agreed criteria for best practices and acceptable standards. Manual sampling of petroleum and petroleum products 1 this standard is issued under the. Table 1 typical sampling procedures and applicability application type of container procedure liquids of more than. Both of these methods use gas chromatography as the analysis technique.
They liquefy under moderate pressure and readily vaporize upon release of the pressure. All compliance test procedures and results, as performed by an independent testing laboratory, in accordance with section 501. Consult biar sampling systemss entire liquefied gas lg sampling catalogue. Operators and the environment both face risks if unsafe lpg sampling solutions are. Liquefied petroleum gas sampling procedures editor on. The most common example of this situation is the requirement for shore representatives to draw samples from ship tanks. Code of practice for liquefied petroleum gas filling. The sample so drawn shall be deemed to represent the lot. Liquefied petroleum gases lpgases, as defined in this code see 3. Vapour sampling fittings on tanks designed to operate at near atmospheric pressure may have single sample valves with blanked or plugged outlets. Liquefied petroleum gas or liquid petroleum gas lpg or lp gas, also referred to as simply propane or butane, are flammable mixtures of hydrocarbon gases used as fuel in heating appliances, cooking equipment, and vehicles it is increasingly used as an aerosol propellant and a refrigerant, replacing chlorofluorocarbons in an effort to reduce damage to the ozone layer. Liquefied petroleum gas sampling procedures sigtto the. Liquefied petroleum gas or liquid petroleum gas lpg or lp gas, also referred to as simply propane or butane, are flammable mixtures of hydrocarbon gases used as fuel in heating appliances, cooking equipment, and vehicles.
In the liquefied gas shipping industry, cargo sampling is a routine requirement of quality control and custody transfer procedures. Scope this zambian standard specifies the procedures to be used for obtaining, by manual methods, samples of liquid hydrocarbons, tank residues and deposits from fixed tanks, railcars, road vehicles. Standards and publications apcs academy of petroleum. Liquefied petroleum gas lpg is a colourless odourless liquid which readily evaporates into a gas. The procedures described in this practice are also applicable to sampling liquefied petroleum gases and chemicals.
Intertek supports clients involved with lpg production, distribution, and terminal storage sites. Astmd1265 standard practice for sampling liquefied. Propane and butane are the two best known hydrocarbons that are used as fuel in homes, businesses and industries. It also addresses procedures for establishing liaison and emergency planning with public officials.
Introduction of the liquefied gas sample into the gc inlet is most commonly performed by means of a liquid sampling valve. Although this procedures can be used to provide samples for compositional analysis, it is strongly recommended that alternative apparatus, such as a variablevolume container, be used to minimize compositional changes that may. Manual of petroleum measurement standards mpms, chapter 8. In november 1988, sigtto addressed this problem and published international recommendation to standardize liquefied gas sampling valves, connections and operations. Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Liquefied petroleum gas specifications and test methods adopted as recommended procedures 1931 revised 1940194719481951195519571959196019621968 197019731975197719801984198619881990199219961997 reprinted 1998 gas processors association 6526 east 60th street tulsa, oklahoma 74145. Normally an odourant has been added to it to help detect leaks. Lpg testing and inspection is provided for liquefied liquified petroleum gas lpg products at refineries, pipelines, and marine and shore tank cargo storage facilities. The analysis of hydrocarbon composition in lpg by gas. To improve the current sample method by simplifying the process. Code of practice for liquefied petroleum gas filling stations.
To achieve this, laboratory tests were carried out to evaluate the thermal efficiency, the firepower, and water boiling test wbt, and industrial combustion analyser einstrument e8500 was then used to characterize and quantify the air emis. A compressed gas composed of one or more of the following flammable hydrocarbons. Standard gas code, 2006 nfpa 54, 2008 nfpa 58 liquefied petroleum gas inspection checklist cayman islands government department of planning p. Liquefied gases such as chlorine, liquefied petroleum gas lpg and others are. Emission characterization and performance of conventional. Astm d4057 standard practice for manual sampling of. Part 70 residue in liquefied petroleum gases code for unfired pressure vessels welded low carbon steel cylinder exceeding 5 litre water capacity for low pressure liquefied gases. Liquefied gases such as chlorine, liquefied petroleum gas lpg and others are toxic chemical and no exposure is allowed for the operator. Part 2 sampling of liquefied petroleum gases lpg first revision methods oftest for petroleum and its products.
Notifiable gas installation ngi an installation, as defined in the gas safety gas supply regulations, including all. It mainly consists of butane c 4 h 10 or propane c 3 h 8 or a mixture of both. It shall also comply with the appropriate requirements given in table 1. Manual sampling of petroleum and petroleum products 1. Liquefied petroleum gas sampling procedures paperback january 1, 2010 by editor author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Lpg liquefied petroleum gas as defined under the gas safety ordinance cap. Policies and procedures manual committee on petroleum measurement copm october 2017. Liquefied petroleum gas specifications and test methods. Sample cylinders used primarily in the collection of purely gas samples or samples with light liquid hydrocarbons. Liquefied petroleum gas sampling procedures in the liquefied gas shipping industry, cargo sampling is a common requirement as part of the normal quality control or custody transfer standards.
A range of petrochemical liquids and gases are stored and transported under high pressure, including liquefied petroleum gas lpg. The sampling procedures specified are not intended for the sampling of special petroleum products which may be the subject of other standards, such as aviation fuels, electrical insulating oils, liquefied petroleum gases, liquefied natural gases, bitumen and chemical products, nor to unstabilised crude oils. The procedure for sampling bituminous materials is described in practice d140. Propane appears as a colorless gas with a faint petroleumlike odor. General characteristics of liquefied gas lpg is an abbreviation for liquefied petroleum gas and encompasses several products in the hydrocarbon family. Lpg is a twophase liquid a gas that is pressurized, stored and transported in its liquid phase, with high vapor pressures. Liquefied gas lg sampling biar sampling systems pdf. Contact with the unconfined liquid can cause frostbite by evaporative cooling. Publications sigtto the society of international gas.
This code shall apply to the storage, handling, transportation, and use of liquefied petroleum gas lpgas. Notifiable gas installation ngi an installation, as defined in the gas safety gas supply regulations, including all lpg filling stations. This practice covers equipment and procedures for obtaining a representative sample of specification liquefied petroleum gas lpg, such as specified in specification d1835, gpa 2140, and comparable international standards. Astm d1265 standard practice for sampling liquefied. Safety of liquefied petroleum gas lpg distribution systems. Lpg either butane or propane, is generally stored and distributed as a liquid and it is widely used for process and space heating, cooking and automotive propulsion. Standard practice for sampling liquefied petroleum lp.
Supply a sampling system to grab a liquefied gas lg sample. The society of international gas tanker and terminal operators sigtto was formed as an international organisation through which all industry participants. This code shall apply to the storage, handling, transportation, and use of liquefied petroleum gas lp gas. Owners and operators of liquefied petroleum gas lpg distribution systems. Liquefied petroleum gas sampling procedures sigtto 2010, pdf. Liquefied gases such as chlorine, liquefied petroleum gas lpg. Liquefied petroleum gas lpg is a blend of light hydrocarbon compounds.
Sigtto publication liquefied petroleum gas sampling procedures ref 2. Numerous steps require the operator to handle multiple valves in a precise sequence in order to prevent exposure and guarantee a. Astm d126511 standard practice for sampling liquefied petroleum lp gases, manual method. However, it is unclear if the introduction and use of lpg stoves, in settings where biomass fuels are used daily, reduces pollution concentration exposure, improves health outcomes, or how. However, it is unclear if the introduction and use of lpg stoves, in settings where biomass fuels are used daily, reduces pollution concentration exposure, improves health. Demand, supply and future perspectives for sudan, which was held in khartoum on 12 december 2010. Bulletin 500001 liquefied gas handbookreplaces october 1969. The procedures described in this practice are also applicable to sampling lique. Practice d4306 provides guidance on sample containers and preparation for sampling aviation fuel. The liquefied petroleum gas mixture shall be an aliphatic hydrocarbon mixture that consists predominantly of c 3 and c 4 hydrocarbons, is free from entrained moisture. Selection and testing the society of international gas. The workshop was hosted by the ministry of petroleum under a joint initiative led by the ministry of environment, forestry and physical development mefpd. Astm d126505 standard practice for sampling liquefied petroleum lp gases manual method 1. D1145 test method for sampling natural gas 3 d1265 practice for sampling lique.
The risks that are associated with taking samples should be minimal, provided that the correct procedures both on the ship and shore are followed by trained personnel who are familiar with this type of operation. Gpa 2140 liquefied petroleum gas specifications and test. Propane has its boiling point at 42c and butane at 0. Biomass fuel smoke is a leading risk factor for the burden of disease worldwide. It is shipped as a liquefied gas under its vapor pressure. Astm d126511 standard practice for sampling liquefied. The vapors are heavier than air and a flame can flash back to the source of leak very easily. Standard practice for manual sampling of petroleum and. Liquid petroleum gas lpg health and safety authority. At room temperature, both gases are colourless and odourless.
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