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Draining Test Measures and Provers

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Author(s)

Gloria D. Lee

Abstract

This article reviews the correct procedures for draining 5-gallon test measures and truck mounted provers, frequently asked questions concerning the test procedures for draining test measures and provers, and provides information on additional training tools available on this topic.
Citation
PML/Office of Weights and Measures
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http://www.nist.gov/pml/wmd/index.cfm
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Keywords

Drain times, pour and drain times, provers, test measures
Metrology and Standards

Citation

Lee, G. (2015), Draining Test Measures and Provers, PML/Office of Weights and Measures, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=917336, http://www.nist.gov/pml/wmd/index.cfm (Accessed October 7, 2025)

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Created March 26, 2015, Updated February 19, 2017
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