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According to American Petroleum Institute (API) Standards Plan 2008 the following standards will be revised:
Chapter 11.5.1, 1st Edition, Physical Properties Data − Section 5 −
Density/Weight/Volume Intraconversion − Part 1 − Conversions of API Gravity at 60 °F,
Chapter 11.5.2, 1st Edition, Physical Properties Data − Section 5 −
Density/Weight/Volume Intraconversion − Part 2 − Conversions for Relative Density (60/60 °F),
Chapter 11.5.3, 1st Edition, Physical Properties Data − Section 5 −
Density/Weight/Volume Intraconversion − Part 3 − Conversions for Absolute Density at 15 °C.
Planned availability is November.
These revisions may affect computer calculation implementations known under the designation ASTM Tables 8,11,26 (Volume XI/XII Petroleum Measurement Tables, ASTM D1250-80), thus an update to ASTM D1250 will also be made.
As soon as the revisions are published, QuantityWare will analyze all information and define an update release schedule in which the functionality will be delivered to BCP 10A customers.

CSP09 for BCP10A has been released. Note 000015 must be applied after import.
Please refer to the latest version of Note 000002 for import instructions.

Owing to issues with the SAP transactions SAINT and SPAM, when installing BCP10A into ECC600 systems at release levels higher than 602, BCP10A must be installed in a queue with QuantityWare CSP09. Please see the installation guide for more details.

Support package 01 for BCG 10A on ERP 6.0 is scheduled for release on 01.12.2008. This package contains:

• The first release of the Gas Measurement Cockpit, which provides a single access point for gas measurement specialists who need to design, test and monitor LNG and natural gas quantity conversion processes for all logistics transactions.
• Full MQCI support of all BCG 10A measurement standard implementations including new MQCI conversion groups & reading groups for LNG, high and low pressure natural gas and NGL. The MQCI support for natural gas quantity conversions allows configuration for compliance with AGA Report No. 7 calculation procedures (reporting and utilization of separate temperature, pressure and compression multipliers, calculation of atmospheric pressure from altitude).
• New customizing options for physical property data and ISO standard values (LNG density calculation and natural gas property calculation & conversions) – enabling the extraction of data specified in your long term gas contracts, as well as the flexible mapping of such data.

Support package 09 for BCP 10A on ERP 6.0/ SAP R/3 Enterprise 47×200 is scheduled for release on 17.11.2008. This package contains:

• Full MQCI support of all BCP 10A measurement standard implementations including new MQCI conversion groups & reading groups for Asphalt, LPG, Road Tar, Aromatics, Biodiesel and Ethanol.
• Batch Input support for all BCP 10A conversion Groups – easy migration of existing ERP legacy applications still based on classic batch input processing is now possible.
• Density range extensions of the ASTM D1250-04 implementation for high density applications (heavy crude oil) which can be activated separately for each conversion group.
• Extensions within the Petroleum Measurement Cockpit:
• • additional printing possibilities
  • additional test reports for the new MQCI conversion groups
  • additional support for customer specific implementations

We have seen that it is often a challenge for new IS-Oil customers – and even existing ones – to appreciate the detail and procedures necessary when implementing CTPL calculations in a serious and sustainable manner. To try to help all parties involved in IS-Oil implementations, we have released our Project Assessment and Implementation Guidelines which can be used as the basis for a concentrated CTPL implementation plan within the wider project view.

Support Package 08 has been released for BCP 10A on ERP 6.0 / SAP R/3 Enterprise 47×200. Please ensure that you have a valid DataLounge user in order to download this file.  If you have not yet applied for a DataLounge user, please send your contact details to support@quantityware.com.

QuantityWare is proud to announce the planned start of the “QuantityWare DataLounge” on 15.06.2008. In co-operation with our advertising and marketing Partner – Artbox GmbH, we will be allowing our current and prospective customers access to a secure, easy-to-use, web-based http upload/download portal. Here, customers will be able to download the latest updates, installation or upgrade packages as well as customer project files and fix transports. To allow more effective consulting or issue diagnosis, customers will also be able to upload large files to a secure area with limited, logged internal access.

Support package 08 for BCP 10A on ERP 6.0/ SAP R/3 Enterprise 47×200 scheduled on time for release on 16.06.2008. This package contains:

• The first release of QuantityWare’s Petroleum Measurement Cockpit. This transaction provides many required test, configuration and monitoring capabilities for measurement experts and technical consultants, allowing the design, control and maintenance of all quantity conversion tools and configurations within your SAP Oil & Gas system. In addition, a print engine is provided for measurement standard results allowing the support of custody transfer procedures with inspector involvement.
• Full support of ASTM Table 1 – conversion factors (volumes and weights) for all MQCI conversion groups
• A full implementation of ASTM D1250-52 Tables 6 and 11 based on the historical printed edition
• New logic for MQCI conversion groups to support rounding of all intermediate calculation results
• Range extensions of the ASTM D1250-04 implementation for extreme climatic conditions and specialized product groups (high density – low temperature ranges)

Be aware of the standards relevant to your industry. Take time and browse our links section. If you are not sure, try to determine the standards organization responsible for your country. Take a closer look at the standards organizations’ sites. Inform yourself of all the latest developments in your product fields. Purchase the technical papers detailing the standards your organization uses. If you feel you need help and guidance, send a mail to support@quantityware.com. We are always willing to help with quick questions, for more detailed discussions we offer remote consultancy.