BS 4250-1:1987

Name: BS 4250-1:1987
Brand: BSI

Superseded

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Liquefied petroleum gas Specification for commercial butane and propane

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-08-1995

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-09-1987

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1 Scope
2 Sampling
3 Composition
4 Requirements
5 Precision and interpretation of test results
Appendices
A Method for determination of hydrogen sulphide in LPG
B Method of test for odour of LPG
C Method of calculation of vapour pressure from
   compositional analysis of LPG
D Method for determining the tendency of LPG to freeze
   in valves
E Explanatory notes on properties and test methods
Tables
1 General requirements for commercial butane and
   commercial propane
2 Factors for determining the vapour pressure of LPG
Figures
1 Test paper holder
2 Apparatus for determination of hydrogen sulphide in
   LPG
3 Apparatus for assessing odour of LPG

For domestic and industrial uses. Methods of test for hydrogen sulphide and odour, and calculation of vapour pressure.

Committee	PTI/15
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	12
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS 4250:1995
Supersedes	BS 4250:1975 BS 4250:1968

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