ISO 8222:2020/Amd 1:2022

Petroleum measurement systems — Calibration — Volumetric measures, proving tanks and field measures (including formulae for properties of liquids and materials) — Amendment 1: Correction of two typographical errors

Systèmes de mesure du pétrole — Étalonnage — Contenants de mesure volumétriques, jauges étalons et contenants de mesure de travail (y compris les formules relatives aux propriétés des liquides et des matériaux) — Amendement 1: Correction de deux erreurs typographiques

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 05-Jan-2022
• ICS: 75.180.30 - Volumetric equipment and measurements
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 28/SC 2 - Measurement of petroleum and related products
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 28/SC 2/WG 4 - Metering and meter calibration
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 06-Jan-2022
• Due Date: 27-Jul-2022
• Completion Date: 06-Jan-2022

Relations

• Consolidates: EN ISO 8222:2020/A1:2022 - Petroleum measurement systems - Calibration - Volumetric measures, proving tanks and field measures (including formulae for properties of liquids and materials) - Amendment 1: Correction of two typographical errors (ISO 8222:2020/Amd 1:2022)
• Effective Date: 12-Feb-2026
• Consolidates: ISO 18310-2:2021 - Measurement and prediction of the ambient dose equivalent from patients receiving iodine 131 administration after thyroid ablation — Part 2: External effective dose of the caregivers after release from the hospital
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022
• Amends: ISO 8222:2020 - Petroleum measurement systems — Calibration — Volumetric measures, proving tanks and field measures (including formulae for properties of liquids and materials)
• Effective Date: 21-Aug-2021

Overview

ISO 8222:2020/Amd 1:2022 is an amendment to the international standard ISO 8222:2020, focused on the calibration of petroleum measurement systems and specifically addressing volumetric measures, proving tanks, and field measures. This amendment corrects two typographical errors related to the formulae for properties of liquids and materials, thus ensuring higher precision and reliability in petroleum measurement system calibration processes. Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this amendment supports accurate petroleum volume determination, which is critical in oil and gas trading, custody transfer, and regulatory compliance.

Key Topics

• Correction of Typographical Errors: The amendment rectifies errors in the specification of units and formulae, enhancing the clarity and accuracy of technical instructions.
  • Correction in the units for density uncertainty as a function of temperature and pressure.
  • Correction in the exponent in one of the formulae used for determining properties of liquid petroleum products.
• Petroleum Measurement Systems: Focuses on the calibration of volumetric measures used in the measurement of petroleum and related products.
• Volumetric Measures and Proving Tanks: Addresses the methods and requirements for the calibration of tanks and field measures used in liquid volume determination.
• Formulae for Liquid Properties: Ensures that calculations involving the properties of liquids, such as density, are based on accurate and validated equations.

Applications

ISO 8222:2020/Amd 1:2022 is especially valuable for professionals and organizations involved in:

• Calibration Laboratories - Ensures precise calibration of petroleum measuring equipment by referencing corrected and verified standards.
• Oil and Gas Industry Operations - Enhances confidence in volumetric measurements during inventory management, transfer, and trading.
• Custody Transfer and Regulatory Compliance - Provides authoritative reference for third-party verifications, audits, and inspections, supporting regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Technical Training and Documentation - Ensures that technical personnel, including engineers and quality managers, work with accurate formulas and guidelines, reducing the risk of procedural errors.
• Petroleum Product Analysis - Supports laboratories and analysts in achieving reproducible and traceable measurements, which is vital for quality control and reporting.

Related Standards

Organizations working with ISO 8222:2020/Amd 1:2022 should also be aware of the following related ISO standards:

• ISO 8222:2020 - The base standard detailing the full procedures and requirements for calibrating volumetric measures, proving tanks, and field measures.
• ISO/IEC Directives Part 1 and Part 2 - Governs ISO standard drafting and editorial rules.
• ISO 4267 - Covers measuring systems for liquid hydrocarbons.
• ISO 7507 - Provides methods for volumetric calibration of tanks.
• ISO 3838 - Specifies methods for determination of densities of petroleum and related products.
• ISO 3171 - Relates to automatic pipeline sampling of liquid hydrocarbons.

Practical Value

By implementing ISO 8222:2020/Amd 1:2022, organizations can:

• Ensure accuracy and reliability in petroleum system calibration processes.
• Maintain compliance with international best practices and regulatory standards.
• Minimize measurement uncertainties and reduce the risk of costly measurement disputes.
• Provide confidence to stakeholders by referencing up-to-date, authoritative standards addressing both technical content and typographical precision.

For access to the full standard or further guidance, refer to your national standards body or visit ISO’s website.

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8222
Third edition
2020-03
AMENDMENT 1
2022-01
Petroleum measurement systems —
Calibration — Volumetric measures,
proving tanks and field measures
(including formulae for properties of
liquids and materials)
AMENDMENT 1: Correction of two
typographical errors
Systèmes de mesure du pétrole — Étalonnage — Contenants de
mesure volumétriques, jauges étalons et contenants de mesure de
travail (y compris les formules relatives aux propriétés des liquides et
des matériaux)
AMENDEMENT 1: Correction de deux erreurs typographiques
Reference number
ISO 8222:2020/Amd.1:2022(E)
ISO 8222:2020/Amd.1:2022(E)
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ISO 8222:2020/Amd.1:2022(E)
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NORME ISO
INTERNATIONALE 8222
Troisième édition
2020-03
AMENDMENT 1
2022-01
Systèmes de mesure du pétrole —
Étalonnage — Contenants de mesure
volumétriques, jauges étalons et
contenants de mesure de travail
(y compris les formules relatives
aux propriétés des liquides et des
matériaux)
AMENDEMENT 1: Correction de deux
erreurs typographiques
Petroleum measurement systems — Calibration — Volumetric
measures, proving tanks and field measures (including formulae for
properties of liquids and materials)
AMENDMENT 1: Correction of two typographical errors
Numéro de référence
ISO 8222:2020/Amd.1:2022(F)
ISO 8222:2020/Amd.1:2022(F)
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