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Standard Practice for Determining a Flow-Proportioned Average Property Value (FPAPV) for a Collected Batch of Process Stream Material Using Stream Analyzer Data

Standard Practice for Determining a Flow-Proportioned Average Property Value (FPAPV) for a Collected Batch of Process Stream Material Using Stream Analyzer Data

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1.1 This practice covers a technique for calculating a flow-proportioned average property value (FPAPV) for a batch of in-line blended product or process stream material that is collected over time and isolated in a storage tank or vessel, using a combination of on-line or at-line measurements of the property and flow rates.
1.2 The FPAPV methodology uses regularly collected on- line or at-line process analyzer measurements, flow, and assessment of other appropriate process measurements or values, to calculate a flow-proportioned average property value in accordance with flow quantity units of material produced.
1.3 When the collecting vessel contains a heel (retained material prior to receipt of the production batch), both the property value and quantity of the heel material can be pre-determined and factored into the calculation of the FPAPV for the new batch.
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.

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
09-Jan-2001
ICS
19.020 - Test conditions and procedures in general
Technical Committee
D02 - Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
Drafting Committee
D02.25 - Performance Assessment and Validation of Process Stream Analyzer Systems
Current Stage
Ref Project

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Replaced By
ASTM D6624-06 - Standard Practice for Determining a Flow-Proportioned Average Property Value (FPAPV) for a Collected Batch of Process Stream Material Using Stream Analyzer Data
Effective Date
01-Jul-2006
Referred By
ASTM D7235-21a - Standard Guide for Establishing a Linear Correlation Relationship Between Analyzer and Primary Test Method Results Using Relevant ASTM Standard Practices
Effective Date
10-Jan-2001
Referred By
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Effective Date
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Effective Date
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Effective Date
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Effective Date
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An American National Standard
Designation:D6624–01
Standard Practice for
Determining a Flow-Proportioned Average Property Value
(FPAPV) for a Collected Batch of Process Stream Material
1
Using Stream Analyzer Data
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6624; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
The determination of an average property value that is representative of a batch of petroleum
product collected and isolated in a tank or vessel has always been a challenge. Historically, the
industry practice has been to follow the appropriate procedures prescribed in Practices D 4057,
D 5842, or D 4177 to extract one sample (or a limited few, taken from top, middle, and bottom) from
the tank or vessel after the content is mixed by any of several means to ensure the material is
homogeneouspriortosampleextraction.Theextractedsampleisthensenttoalaboratoryforanalysis.
Depending on the property and its criticality, the average property value can also be obtained by
independently analyzing each of the top, middle, and bottom samples and the results averaged, or, the
three tank samples are mixed and testing for the property is performed on the mixture.
With the introduction of in-line blending and process stream analysis in the 1960s, the potential for
real-time delivery to a pipeline, barge, ship, or tank car compartment was envisioned.
To determine the average property value that is representative of a batch of product from a blend
or process stream, two approaches have been developed and implemented. One depends on the use of
a composite sampler, a vessel into which a sample of the flowing process or blended product stream
is introduced at a flow-rate proportional to the flow-rate of the product stream (Practice D 4177). This
sample, collected over the period of time required to generate the batch quantity of product, is then
analyzed using a primary test method in the laboratory. Multiple laboratory analyses on one or more
aliquots of composite sample can be averaged to provide a more precise estimate of the property value
than a single analysis.
A second technique utilizes the results produced by on-line, at-line, or in-line analytical
measurement systems that continually test material from the process or in-line blended stream for the
desired property as it flows to a collection tank, pipeline, or shipping compartment. To determine the
average property value of all the material collected (or shipped) at any time during the production
process, a unique real time flow-proportioned averaging technique evolved. By appropriate selection
of a production time period or cycle, the average property value for the collected (or shipped) material
at any time in the production or shipment cycle is obtained by recursively calculating a flow-
proportionaverageusingallavailablepropertyvaluesfromtheanalyticalmeasurementsystemandthe
measured incremental quantity of product flow associated with each cycle. The determination of this
flow-proportioned average property value is the subject of this practice.
1. Scope of in-line blended product or process stream material that is
collected over time and isolated in a storage tank or vessel,
1.1 This practice covers a technique for calculating a
using a combination of on-line or at-line measurements of the
flow-proportioned average property value (FPAPV) for a batch
property and flow rates.
1.2 The FPAPV methodology uses regularly collected on-
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum
line or at-line process analyzer measurements, flow, and
Products and Lubricantsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D02.25on
assessment of other appropriate process measurements or
Performance Assessment and Validation of Process Stream Analyzer Systems for
values, to calculate a flow-proportioned average property value
Petroleum and Petroleum Products.
in accordance with flow quantity units of material produced.
Current edition approved Jan. 10, 2001. Published March 2001.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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D6624–01
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1.3 When the collecting vessel contains a heel (retained
1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 N N
P 5
MIXED
A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1. 1 A
material prior to receipt of the production batch), both the 1 2 3 4 N
(1)
property value and quantity of the heel material can be
A 5 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1. 1 A (2)
pre-determined and factored into the calculation of the FPAPV
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SCOPE
1.1 This guide defines terms and introduces basic methods for probability sampling of discrete populations, areas, and bulk materials. It provides an overview of common probability sampling methods employed by users of ASTM standards.  
1.2 Sampling may be done for the purpose of estimation, of comparison between parts of a sampled population, or for acceptance of lots. Sampling is also used for the purpose of auditing information obtained from complete enumeration of the population.  
1.3 No system of units is specified in this standard.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM E2282-23(Guide)
Standard Guide for Defining the Test Result of a Test Method

ABSTRACT
The purpose of this guide is to provide guidelines for identifying the elements that comprise the test result of a test method and to illustrate how these elements combine into the test result. It covers the types of measurement scales used for expressing observations and test results. This guide provides information on the construction of test results from more elemental measurements.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 All test methods have an output in the form of a test result. This guide provides information on the construction of test results from more elemental measurements.  
4.2 A well-defined test result is necessary before any precision statements can be made about the test method.  
4.2.1 Form and Style for ASTM Standards,2 Section A21, requires that every test method shall contain a statement regarding its precision, preferably as a result of an interlaboratory test program. Reporting of such studies is described in Practice E177, which illustrates the development of test results from observations and test determinations.  
4.2.2 Precision statements for ASTM test methods are applicable to test results. They are not applicable to test determinations or observations, unless specifically and clearly indicated otherwise.
SCOPE
1.1 This standard provides guidelines for identifying the elements that comprise the test result of a test method and to illustrate how these elements combine into the test result.  
1.2 Types of measurement scales used for expressing observations and test results are discussed.  
1.3 No system of units is specified in this standard.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM E1188-23(Practice)
Standard Practice for Collection and Preservation of Information and Physical Items by a Technical Investigator

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
2.1 This practice is intended for use by any technical investigator when investigating an incident that can be reasonably expected to be the subject of litigation. The intent is to obtain sufficient information and physical items to identify evidence associated with the incident and to preserve it for analysis.  
2.2 The quality of evidence may change with time, therefore, special effort should be taken to capture and preserve evidence in an expeditious manner. This practice sets forth guidelines for the collection and preservation of evidence for further analysis.  
2.3 Evidence that has been collected and preserved is identified with, and traceable to, the incident. This practice sets forth guidelines for such procedures.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers guidelines for the collection and preservation of information and physical items by any technical investigator pertaining to an incident that can be reasonably expected to be the subject of litigation.  
1.2 This practice describes generally accepted professional principles and operations, although the facts and issues of each situation require consideration, and frequently involve matters not expressly dealt with herein. Deviations from this practice should be based on specific articulable circumstances.  
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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