TS 1823

TS 1823 is a terminology standard for the definitions of terms used in the petroleum industry. It brings together the meanings of key expressions used across the sector so that engineering, operations, trade, and technical documentation can rely on a common vocabulary rather than inconsistent local usage.

Why petroleum terminology needs standard wording

The petroleum field spans exploration, production, transport, refining, and product handling. In that environment, terms such as crude oil, refined product, cut, viscosity, density, or similar domain expressions need clear and consistent definitions. In general technical context, a terminology standard supports communication and interpretation; it is not primarily a method standard.

What this document covers and what it does not

Based on the supplied scope, TS 1823 covers the definitions of some of the main terms used in the petroleum industry. Its core role is to organise terminology, not to prescribe a new test procedure or define equipment performance requirements. The record also identifies ISO 1998 as an equivalent source and ASTM D 4175 as a referenced source, but this page does not provide clause-level detail. The standard is withdrawn, so it should be treated as a historical terminology reference.

• Provides definitions to support a shared technical language.
• Focuses on key terms used in petroleum industry practice.
• Does not state new test methods, equipment specifications, or numerical limits in the supplied scope.
• Recorded as equivalent to ISO 1998, with ASTM D 4175 cited as a source reference.