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API RP 3000

API RP 3000, 2nd Edition: Classifying and Loading of Crude Oil into Rail Tank Cars (Previous Edition)

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This publication was last reviewed and confirmed in 2025.

Classifying and Loading of Crude Oil into Rail Tank Cars

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Description

This document provides guidance on Packing Group (PG) assignment, including the potential effect of heel, and mixing of crude oils of differing PGs. The document provides guidance on initial testing and an ongoing sampling and testing for assignment of PG. RP 3000 provides guidance on determining the loading target quantity (LTQ) of crude oil transported by rail tank car. This includes crude oil temperature and density determination, identification of sampling points based on loading scenarios, and measurement equipment and processes.  Guidance on the documentation of measurement results and record retention is also provided.

** Does not include Errata 1 **

** This version of the Standard is not current. Please check for Errata and Addendums **

Edition

2

Published Date

2025-08-16

Status

Previous Edition

Pages

44

Language Detail Icon

English

Format Secure Icon

Secure PDF

Abstract

This document provides guidance on Packing Group (PG) assignment, including the potential effect of heel, and mixing of crude oils of differing PGs. The document provides guidance on initial testing and an ongoing sampling and testing for assignment of PG. RP 3000 provides guidance on determining the loading target quantity (LTQ) of crude oil transported by rail tank car. This includes crude oil temperature and density determination, identification of sampling points based on loading scenarios, and measurement equipment and processes.  Guidance on the documentation of measurement results and record retention is also provided.

** Does not include Errata 1 **

** This version of the Standard is not current. Please check for Errata and Addendums **

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