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Proficiency test 19-22 liquefied petroleum gas

This proficiency test is part of the National Measurement Institute's (NMI's) 2019 proficiency testing program for gas mixtures.
Registrations close 31 August 2019.
This study is limited to 5 participants.
Test materials
Each PT sample will be supplied in a 0.5 L Welker constant pressure sample cylinder.
Gas samples will contain the following components (nominal amounts only):
- ethane: ≤ 2%
- propane: 50–70 %
- n-butane: 15–25 %
- iso-butane: 15–25 %
- n-pentane: ≤ 2%
- iso-pentane: ≤ 2%
- n-hexane: ≤ 2%
Sample distribution and reporting
We will distribute the samples on 1 November 2019.
You must:
- submit your measurement results within 6 weeks of receiving the sample
- return the sample cylinders to us after testing
Cost
The cost to participate is $1500.00. This includes GST and delivery to Australian sites.
You will need to pay extra for:
- return freight
- all international freight and duty charges
To apply
- Read our proficiency testing terms and conditions.
- Email gas@measurement.gov.au with your:
- contact name
- phone
- postal address
- delivery address
- organisation
- ABN
Read more
- Find out more about our proficiency testing program
- Find out about our gas reference standards
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Last updated: 8 December 2020
Content ID: 64533