ASTM D1657-02(2007)
Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Light Hydrocarbons by Pressure Hydrometer

Standard No.

ASTM D1657-02(2007)

Release Date

2002

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D1657-12

Latest

ASTM D1657-22e1

Scope

The density or relative density of light hydrocarbons and liquefied petroleum gases is used in custody transfer quantity calculations or to satisfy transportation, storage, and regulatory requirements.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the density or relative density of light hydrocarbons including liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) having Reid vapor pressures exceeding 101.325 kPa (14.696 psi).

1.2 The prescribed apparatus should not be used for materials having vapor pressures higher than 1.4 MPa (200 psi) at the test temperature. This pressure limit is dictated by the type of equipment. Higher pressures may apply to other equipment designs.

1.3 The values in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only. Both SI and customary units have been rounded so that they may not be exactly equivalent.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D1657-02(2007) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1250 Standard Guide for Petroleum Measurement Tables
• ASTM D1265 Standard Practice for Sampling Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases (Manual Method)
• ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
• ASTM E100 Standard Specification for ASTM Hydrometers

ASTM D1657-02(2007) history

• 2022 ASTM D1657-22e1 Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Light Hydrocarbons by Pressure Hydrometer
• 2022 ASTM D1657-22 Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Light Hydrocarbons by Pressure Hydrometer
• 2012 ASTM D1657-12(2017) Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Light Hydrocarbons by Pressure Hydrometer
• 2012 ASTM D1657-12e1 Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Light Hydrocarbons by Pressure Hydrometer
• 2012 ASTM D1657-12 Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Light Hydrocarbons by Pressure Hydrometer
• 2002 ASTM D1657-02(2007) Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Light Hydrocarbons by Pressure Hydrometer
• 2002 ASTM D1657-02 Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Light Hydrocarbons by Pressure Hydrometer
• 1989 ASTM D1657-89 Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Light Hydrocarbons by Pressure Thermohydrometer