Norma Api 5..6 1 St Ed 2002

Manual of Petroleum
Measurement Standards
Chapter 5—Metering
Section 6—Measurement of Liquid
Hydrocarbons by Coriolis Meters

FIRST EDITION, OCTOBER 2002

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Manual of Petroleum
Measurement Standards
Chapter 5—Metering
Section 6—Measurement of Liquid
Hydrocarbons by Coriolis Meters
Measurement Coordination
FIRST EDITION, OCTOBER 2002

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Copyright American PetroleumInstitute
Provided by IHS under license with API
No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

Not for Resale

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