TS ISO 1998-6
Petroleum industry - Terminology - Part 6: Measurement
This standard specifies the terms and definitions used in petroleum industry related with the measurement of petroleum and related products.
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TS ISO 1998-6 is a vocabulary standard that organises the terminology used for measuring crude oil and petroleum products in the petroleum industry. Measurement in this context is not only about quantity, but also about the common language used to describe volume, mass, density, temperature correction and related handling concepts across the supply chain.
How measurement terminology functions in petroleum practice
In petroleum operations, measurement supports custody transfer, storage accounting, transport, refining and inventory control. Clear definitions matter because small differences in wording can change how a quantity is understood or recorded. The scope of this standard is terminological: it brings together the terms and definitions used in this field, helping professionals use the same concepts consistently rather than prescribing a measurement method or acceptance limit.
Why this vocabulary matters
Consistent terminology reduces ambiguity in technical reports, commercial documents and operational communication. It is especially relevant where measured quantities must be compared across different sites, instruments or organisations. As a terminology standard, TS ISO 1998-6 provides the conceptual framework for the subject area, while the practical measurement procedures themselves are addressed elsewhere.
- Terms and definitions related to measuring crude oil and petroleum products
- A common vocabulary for measurement-related concepts in the petroleum industry
- Support for clearer technical communication, documentation and record keeping
- Publication Date: 27.08.2015
- Standard Status: U (Yürürlükteki Standard/Standard)
- Publisher: TSE
- Document Language: en
- ICS Classification: 01.040.75 Petrol ve İlgili Teknolojiler (Terimler); 75.080 Petrol Ürünleri (Genel)
- Pages: 56
- Source Standard: ISO 1998-6:2000
- International Equivalents:
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