1、Designation: F1172 88 (Reapproved 2015)1An American National StandardStandard Specification forFuel Oil Meters of the Volumetric Positive DisplacementType1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1172; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoptio
2、n or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1NOTE6.6 and 8.1.1.2 were editorially corrected in May 2015.1. Scope1.1 This specificat
3、ion provides the minimum requirementsfor the design, fabrication, pressure rating, marking, and testingfor fuel oil meters (volumetric positive displacement type).1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to S
4、I units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest method section of this specification. This standard does notpurport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associatedwith its use. It is the responsi
5、bility of the user of this standardto establish appropriate safety and health practices anddetermine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior touse.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F722 Specification for Welded Joints for Shipboard PipingSystems2.2 ANSI Standards:3B2.1 Pipe Thread
6、sB16.1 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged FittingsB16.3 Malleable-Iron Screwed FittingsB16.4 Cast-Iron Screwed FittingsB16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged FittingsB16.11 Forged Steel Fittings Socket-Welding and ThreadedB16.34 Valves, Flanged and Buttwelding EndB31.1 Power Piping2.3 Manufacturers Standard
7、ization Society of the Valve andFittings Industry:4MSS SP-25 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings,Flanges and Unions2.4 API Standard:5Code No. 1101 Measurement of Petroleum Liquid Hydro-carbons by Positive Displacement Meter2.5 American Society of Mechanical Engineers:6ASME Boiler and Pressu
8、re Vessel Code, Section VIII, Div.I, Pressure Vessels; Section IX, Welding and BrazingQualifications3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 fuel oil meter (volumetric positive displacementtype)device intended to indicate the volume of liquid fuel oildelivered to a fuel
9、 distribution system over a period of time.3.1.2 maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP)maximum system pressure to which a fuel oil meter may besubjected.4. Ordering Information4.1 Orders for products under this specification shall includethe following applicable information:4.1.1 Title, number, a
10、nd date of this specification.4.1.2 Operating pressure (psi) and temperature (F).4.1.3 End connection and size.4.1.4 Maximum capacity required.4.1.5 Type of fuel service.4.1.6 Materialsexternal and internal.4.1.7 Other test requirements.4.1.8 Qualification test reports as required.1This specificatio
11、n is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Shipsand Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.11 onMachinery and Piping Systems.Current edition approved May 1, 2015. Published June 2015. Originallyapproved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F117
12、2 88 (2010).DOI: 10.1520/F1172-88R15.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American
13、 National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.ansi.org.4Available from Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and FittingsIndustry (MSS), 127 Park St., NE, Vienna, VA 22180-4602, http:/www.mss-.5Available from American Petroleum Institute (
14、API), 1220 L. St., NW,Washington, DC 20005-4070, http:/www.api.org.6Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASMEInternational Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http:/www.asme.org.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Consho
15、hocken, PA 19428-2959. United States15. Materials and Manufacture5.1 Fuel oil meter casings, as well as any pressure-retainingparts, shall be constructed of ferrous material as listed inSection VIII, Division 1 of the ASME Boiler and PressureVessel Code. All other parts shall be constructed of mater
16、ialssuitable for the service intended. Fasteners in contact withinterior fluid shall be of corrosion-resistant steel.5.2 Seals and associated parts shall be of materials suitablefor the service and the fluid to be measured.5.3 Manufacture:5.3.1 Fuel oil meters with end fittings in compliance withANS
17、I Standards B2.1, B16.1, B16.3, B16.4, B16.5, B16.11, orB16.34 as appropriate may be used within the pressure-temperature ranges permitted by the applicable standard pro-vided the meter housing is satisfactory for these conditions.5.3.2 Threaded fittings above two nominal pipe size (NPS)and socket w
18、elded flanges above 3 NPS shall not be used infuel oil meters with a MAWP above 150 psig (1 N/mm2) andfor service above 150F (65C).5.4 Welding procedure qualification, welder performancequalification, and welding materials shall be in accordancewith ANSI B31.1 and Section IX of the ASME Code. Brazin
19、gor soldering shall not be used.6. Other Requirements6.1 Components:6.1.1 The meter shall consist of a housing with measuringmechanism and a register with counter mechanism.6.1.1.1 Measuring ChamberThe measuring chamber forall meters shall be so constructed as not to show distortionunder maximum all
20、owable working pressure in any manner, orto affect the sensitivity of the meter.6.1.1.2 Adjusting DeviceThe meter shall be provided withan adjusting device for changing the registered quantity toattain desired calibration. The adjustment setting shall haveprovisions for locking and shall not change
21、during the meterlife except by manual readjustment. The adjusting device shallbe noncyclical and shall permit adjustment without disassem-bly of the mechanism except for removal of adjusting devicecover plate. The plate shall be sealed by means of a lead seal.The meter shall be capable of calibratio
22、n adjustment over aminimum range of 5 %.6.1.1.3 Direction Marking of MeterDirections for positiveand negative adjustment shall be permanently marked on themeter.6.1.1.4 RegisterThe register shall be of the direct-readingtype. The register shall have a nonsetback total indicator and asetback-type run
23、 indicator, so that individual runs can beregistered without affecting the total of all runs, as shown onthe total indicator. The total indicator shall have a minimum ofeight figures, and the setback run indicator shall have aminimum of five figures. Reset digits shall have a minimumheight of12 in.
24、(13 mm) and shall not be coated withfluorescent paint. The indicating register shall read in U.S.gallons of 231 in.3(3.785 41 103m3) each. The registershall be isolated from the fluid.6.1.1.5 Register FaceThe register shall have atransparent, colorless plastic face of such size that all digitsshall
25、be easily read. Glass shall not be used.6.2 Rating, Design, and Fabrication:6.2.1 The maximum allowable working pressure-temperature rating (MAWP) for fuel oil meters conforming tothis standard shall be established by at least one of thefollowing methods:6.2.1.1 Proof test in accordance with the req
26、uirementsprescribed in Paragraph UG-101 of Section VIII of the ASMECode. If burst-type tests as outlined in Paragraph UG-101(m)are used, it is not necessary to rupture the component. In thiscase, the value of B to be used in determining the MAWP shallbe the maximum pressure to which the component wa
27、ssubjected without rupture. Components that have been sub-jected to a hydrostatic proof test shall not be offered for sale.6.2.1.2 The water temperature shall not exceed 125F(52C) during the test.6.2.2 Design calculations are in accordance with the re-quirements prescribed in Section VIII, Division
28、I of theASMECode.6.3 Where welded construction is used for the fabrication ofpressure containing parts, welded joint design details shall bein accordance with Section VIII, Division 1 of theASME Codeand Specification F722. Except for fillet welds, all welds shallbe full penetration welds extending t
29、hrough the entire thicknessof the shell.6.4 Inlet and outlet connections consisting of welded flangesand fittings shall be in accordance with Specification F722.When radiography is required (see 10.2), all welds shall be buttwelds for Class I piping as required by Specification F722,except packing c
30、ylinders, drains, and similar ancillary connec-tions may be attached by fillet or socket welds.6.5 CapacityThe maximum capacity of the meter shall beas specified by the manufacturer.6.6 Pressure DropThe maximum pressure drop betweenthe meter inlet and outlet shall not exceed 5 psi (34 kPa) ascertifi
31、ed by testing in accordance with 8.1.1.2.6.7 Error, Normal FlowFor flow rate and calibrationsetting between 5 and 100 % of maximum capacity, the error ofthe meter shall not exceed 0.1 % for any one predeterminedflow rate and accuracy setting.6.8 MaintainabilityThe meter shall be so designed as notto
32、 require special tools for overhaul and repair.7. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance7.1 Meter shall have all burrs or sharp edges removed andshall be cleaned of all loose metal chips and other foreignsubstances.7.2 Treatment and PaintingThe exterior surface of themeter shall be treated and painted
33、in accordance with bestcommercial practice.F1172 88 (2015)128. Number of Tests8.1 Qualification Tests:8.1.1 A representative fuel oil meter of each particulardesign shall be certified as having undergone the followingqualification tests.8.1.1.1 Calibration and AdjustmentThe meter shall betested in a
34、ccordance with applicable sections of API Code1101.8.1.1.2 Pressure DropClean fluid at 35 Saybolt secondsUniversal (SSU) shall be pumped through the meter at 100 %of manufacturers rated capacity. After the flow rate has beenstabilized, the measured pressure drop between the inlet andoutlet of the me
35、ter shall not exceed 5 psi (34 kPa).8.2 Production Tests:8.2.1 The manufacturer shall production test each fuel oilmeter by hydrostatic test methods as described in Section 9.8.2.2 Each meter shall be calibration tested at mid range offlow capacity. The reading error shall not exceed 0.1 % at thisfl
36、ow rate.9. Test Methods9.1 Hydrostatic TestEach fuel oil meter shall be given ahydrostatic shell test of at least 112 times its maximumallowable working pressure.9.1.1 The fluid temperature shall not exceed 125F (52C)during the hydrostatic test, and the fluid used should benonflammable. Further, it
37、should not cause rusting and shouldotherwise be compatible with the internal parts of the fuel oilmeter.9.1.2 The test arrangement shall be air free before pressur-ization.9.1.3 The minimum duration of the shell test shall be 30 s atrequired pressure.9.1.4 No visible leakage or structural damage sha
38、ll showduring the test.10. Inspection10.1 Each finished fuel oil meter shall be visually examinedand dimensionally checked to ensure that the meter corre-sponds to this specification and is marked in accordance withSection 12.10.2 Nondestructive Examination of Welds:10.2.1 All welds shall be visuall
39、y examined in accordancewith ANSI B31.1.10.2.2 Welded inlet and outlet connections that are equal toor greater than 4 NPS or greater than 0.375-in. nominal wallthickness which are in services greater than 150 psig (1N/mm2) and 150F (65C) shall be 100 % radiographicallyexamined.11. Certification11.1
40、The pressure ratings established under this specifica-tion are based upon materials of high quality produced underregular control of chemical and physical properties by arecognized process. The manufacturer shall be prepared tocertify that his product has been so produced and that thephysical and ch
41、emical properties thereof, as proven by testspecimens and nondestructive testing or as documented bycertifications from the producer or recognized distributor ofthese materials, are at least equal to the requirements of theappropriate specifications.11.2 When specified in the purchase order or contr
42、act, themanufacturer certification shall be furnished to the purchaserstating that samples representing each lot have beenmanufactured, tested, and inspected in accordance with thisspecification and the requirements have been met. Whenspecified in the purchase order or contract, a report of the test
43、results shall be furnished.11.3 Certification of the MAWP shall be available to pur-chasers.12. Product Marking12.1 Each fuel oil meter shall be permanently marked withthe following:12.1.1 Manufacturers name or trademark.12.1.2 Maximum allowable working pressuretemperaturerating (MAWP).12.1.3 Flow D
44、irectionThe direction of flow through themeter shall be indicated by the words “inlet” and “outlet,” adirectional arrow, or both, stamped or embossed on the meter.12.1.4 End fittings complying with a standard listed in 5.3.1may be marked in accordance with the applicable requirementsof MSS SP-25 for
45、 dimensional identification purposes ifdesired.12.1.5 Size (end connection size), may be included at theoption of the manufacturer.12.1.6 ASTM designation of this specification.13. Quality Assurance Provisions13.1 The manufacturer of the fuel oil meter shall maintainthe quality of the meters that ar
46、e designed, tested, and markedin accordance with this specification. At no time shall a meterbe sold that is marked with this standard designation that doesnot meet the requirements herein.14. Keywords14.1 fuel oil; fuel oil meters; meters; volumetric positivedisplacement metersF1172 88 (2015)13ASTM
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