TS–005 Capacity of volume measures for testing liquid measuring instruments at maximum flowrate
This policy prescribes the capacity of a working standard volume measure that is used for testing liquid measuring instruments at maximum flowrate.
Reference documents
- OIML 117-2 [PDF, 273 MB](external link)
- Clause B.3.2.2
Policy
The capacity of a Working Standard volume measure required to be used for the verification and inspection testing of liquid measuring instruments.
Table 1
| Instrument category | Maximum flowrate | Capacity of volume measure |
|---|---|---|
| (Maximum flowrate means maximum achievable flowrate) | (for testing at maximum flowrate) | |
| Fixed fuel dispensers, e.g. driveway flowmeters and truck stops | Less than or equal to 60 L/min |
Whichever is greater:
|
| Greater than 60 L/min | A volume measure suitable to hold a product delivered for at least 1 minute at maximum achievable flowrate. |
Table 2
| Instrument category | Maximum approved flowrate | Capacity of volume measure |
|---|---|---|
| (Maximum flowrate as detailed on the approval certificate) | (for testing at maximum flowrate) | |
| Liquid measuring instruments, e.g. meters on delivery vehicles (tankers) bulk flowmetering system, milk measuring systems, adblue dispenser etc. | Less than or equal to 60 L/min |
Whichever is greater:
|
| Greater than 60 L/min | A volume measure suitable to hold the product delivered for at least 1 minute at maximum approved flowrate (Qmax); plus an allowance for ramp up and ramp down volume. |
Trade Measurement — Technical Policy
| Policy number: | TS - 005 |
|---|---|
| Effective date: | April 2017 |
| Version date: | December 2019 |
| Version number: | 3 |
| Policy name: | Capacity of volume measures for testing liquid measuring instruments at maximum flowrate |
| Reviewed by: | Davis White, Legal Metrology Advisor and Senior Trading Standards Officer |
| Approved by: | Phil Sorrell, Team Leader Compliance and Inspection |