Manual Sampling of Waste Oils and Petroleum Liquids (TS 900-1 EN ISO 3170)

In the ISO 3170 standard designed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), manual methods to be used to obtain samples from liquid or semi-liquid hydrocarbons, tank residues and deposits from stationary tanks, wagons, road vehicles, ships and barges, drums and cans, or from liquids pumped in pipelines is explained. This standard has also been published in our country by the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) with the following title: TS 900-1 EN ISO 3170 Petroleum liquids - Manual sampling.

This standard applies to the sampling of petroleum products, crude oils and intermediates stored in tanks at or near atmospheric pressure or transported by pipelines and processed as liquids at ambient temperatures up to 200 degrees Celsius.

This international standard refers to the sampling methods available and the type of equipment currently in use. However, it is not intended to exclude the use of new equipment that has not yet been developed for commercial use, provided that such equipment ensures that samples are obtained in accordance with the requirements and procedures of this standard.

In the test, analysis, measurement and evaluation studies carried out in our organization, national and international standards and applicable legal regulations are complied with and reliable and impartial results are obtained. These studies are the most recent It is based on technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and modern methods. Among the numerous tests carried out in this context, there are also manual sampling (TS 900-1 EN ISO 3170) services from waste oils and petroleum liquids.