Ensure EPA Compliance with Tek-Trol Flowmeters – AMPs Under 40 CFR §80.155(a)(3)
Fuel compliance under U.S. EPA regulations doesn’t have to be complicated—especially with the right flow technology partner by your side.
Tek-Trol’s flow measurement solutions are fully compatible with EPA-approved Alternative Measurement Procedures (AMPs) under 40 CFR §80.155(a)(3).
Trusted by petroleum refiners, terminal operators, and certified labs, our precision flowmeters deliver accurate mass and volume measurements in regulated fuel environments.
By combining field-proven instrumentation with regulatory alignment, Tek-Trol helps simplify compliance and bring confidence to your fuel measurement strategy.
Why AMPs Matter?
Under 40 CFR §80.155(a)(3), the U.S. EPA permits the use of Alternative Measurement Procedures (AMPs) as approved methods for measuring fuel volume and properties.
AMPs offer flexibility by serving as officially sanctioned alternatives to rigid regulatory methods, allowing refiners and laboratories to demonstrate compliance for fuel registration, reporting, and verification with confidence.
Tek-Trol Flowmeter Technologies Applicable to AMPs
Application: Advanced DP flow measurement for variable flow profiles and compact installations.
Compliance: EPA AMP-eligible where cone meters are specified.
Standards: Conforms to ISO 5167-5 and API MPMS Chapter 14.10.
Application: Flow measurement in high-volume, low-pressure drop environments such as custody transfer.
Compliance: Supported under EPA AMPs that reference classical DP elements.
Standards: Conforms to ISO 5167-4 and API MPMS Chapter 14.10.
Application: Direct mass flow measurement of refined fuels, ethanol blends, and biodiesel.
Compliance: Supports AMPs that rely on Coriolis technology for mass-based reporting.
Standards: Complies with API MPMS Chapter 11 and API Chapter 14.9
Features: Integrated temperature and density sensors for real-time compensation.
Application: Differential pressure-based measurement for
hydrocarbons and refined fuels.
Compliance: Suitable for EPA AMPs where orifice technology is referenced.
Standards: Compliant with API MPMS Chapter 14.3.
Application: Volume flow measurement for custody transfer of low-viscosity hydrocarbons
Compliance: Suitable for volume-based AMPs approved by the EPA.
Standards: API MPMS Ch. 14.12
– Vortex meter measurement for natural gas
Implementation Considerations Entities using Tek-Trol meters under EPA AMPs should ensure:
- Calibration traceability to NIST standards,
- Maintenance of calibration and verification records,
- Adherence to EPA-approved AMP protocols including installation and operational procedures,
- Use of software and hardware configurations as documented in the AMP approval.
Conclusion
Tek-Trol flowmeters, including Coriolis, Vortex, and Differential Pressure-based models (orifice, cone, and venturi), are suitable for use in EPA-approved AMPs under 40 CFR §80.155(a)(3). Proper implementation ensures compliance with federal fuel measurement and reporting requirements. For specific AMP alignment and documentation support, contact Tek-Trol technical services.
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