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Division 1 Measurement of the mass of gaseous fuel consumed during the Type 1 test cycleF1

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Measurement of the mass of gas consumed during the cycle shall be done by a fuel weighing system capable of measuring the weight of the storage container during the test in accordance with the following:

  1. (a)

    An accuracy of ± 2 per cent of the difference between the readings at the beginning and at the end of the test or better.

  2. (b)

    Precautions shall be taken to avoid measurement errors.

    Such precautions shall at least include the careful installation of the device in accordance with the instrument manufacturer's recommendations and to good engineering practice.

  3. (c)

    Other measurement methods are permitted if an equivalent accuracy can be demonstrated.

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Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/1832 of 5 November 2018 amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 and Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 for the purpose of improving the emission type approval tests and procedures for light passenger and commercial vehicles, including those for in-service conformity and real-driving emissions and introducing devices for monitoring the consumption of fuel and electric energy (Text with EEA relevance).