IP Standard Test Methods for analysis and testing of petroleum and related products, and British Standard Parts. 2021

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  • REF/ISBN: 9781787252639
  • Edition: 79
  • Status: Current

IP Standard test methods (STM) is an essential part of any quality control regime for petroleum testing laboratories. A necessary tool for the national and international testing of petroleum and petroleum products, the 2021 version of IP Standard Test Methods also enables laboratories to provide evidence of compliance with the most up to date test methods during inspections.

Updates for the 2021 edition include:

2 new full standard test methods:

  • IP 631/21 Determination of the contamination level of fatty acid methyl esters in Middle Distillate and Residual Fuels using Flow Analysis by FTIR – Rapid Screening Method.
  • IP 634/21 Determination of Turbidity Point and Aniline Point Equivalent

And 16 test methods with significant technical changes.

Revisions to existing test methods are detailed in a summary of changes at the end of each method.

Sold in a 3 volume paperback set and includes a searchable, USB stick. 

Please note that the 2021 STM books are not yet available. To place your pre-order, please contact pubs@energyinst.org

To purchase individual methods, visit the IP Test Methods section of the site.

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