QuantityWare - ASTM D1250-04_ASTM_D1250-80 comparison

7. Summary of ASTM D1250 comparison analysis – business viewThe following tables summarize our results:ASTMD1250versionAvailable asprinted tablebookAvailable withimplementationguidelinesAveragedifferencecompared to 1980Averagedifferencecompared to 20041952 yes no 0,05 % 0,05%1980 yes yes same table dependent2004 no yes table dependent sameThe American Petroleum Institute states in the 2004 MPMS Chapter 11.1 implementationguidelines:“Due to the nature of the changes in this Revised Standard (ASTM D1250-04), it is recognizedthat guidance concerning an implementation period may be needed in order to avoid businessdisruptions within the industry and ensure proper application.”Within the Industry, and across the Internet, we found no guidance document. Thus, in thispaper we provide table dependant recommendations (see chapter 5) to make such guidanceavailable to organizations wishing to migrate to the new ASTM D1250-04 standard. Overall, thetotal average observable difference between an ASTM D1250-80 and ASTM D1250-04implementation is about 0,001%, which can be considered as a low to negligible business riskfrom a financial impact point of view (see our annex C business impact decision matrix).However, since the differences depend on the measurement data accuracy and rounding, aswell as on the specific table in use, a closer look at individual organizational business andmeasurement practices combined with a possible “Safe Passage” project approach isadvisable.Comparison of ASTM D1250-04 and ASTM D1250-80 43/49