ASTM-F1172 › Standard Specification for Fuel Oil Meters of the Volumetric Positive Displacement Type
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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.
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.
Keywords
fuel oil; fuel oil meters; meters; volumetric positive displacement meters; ICS Number Code 75.200 (Petroleum products and natural gas handling equipment)
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Document Number
ASTM-F1172-88R24
Revision Level
1988 R24 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
July 29, 2024
Document Type
Specification
Page Count
4 pages
Committee Number
F25.11