Api was formed in 1919 as a standards setting organization and is the global leader in convening subject matter experts across segments to establish, maintain, and distribute consensus standards for the oil and gas industry. Ihs markit is your source for standards and specifications from the american petroleum institute api, available in hardcopy or pdf download. Api maintains over 500 standards covering the oil and gas field. Visit the api publications store to purchase copies of api standards. On global basis, american national standards are the most widely used and compliance with those requirements are accepted world over. Piping codes and standards asme, ansi, astm, aga, api, awwa, bs, iso, din and more engineering toolbox resources, tools and basic information for engineering and design of technical applications. Steam turbines general purpose steam turbines special purpose hydraulic turbines. Codes and standards, besides being regulations, might also be considered as design aids since they provide guidance from experts. Torsional natural frequencies of the drivercompressor system. Status of the publication can be ascertained from the api standards department, telephone 202 6828000. In its first 100 years, api has developed more than 700 standards to enhance operational safety, environmental protection. Spec 6a, 21st edition wellhead and christmas tree equipment open for comments until apr 6, 2017 spec 16a, 5th edition specification for drill through equipment standard 16ar, 1st edition repair and remanufacture of blowout prevention equipment standard 53, 5th edition blowout prevention equipment systems for drilling wells recommended practice 54, 4th edition recommended practice. Presentations and books related to boiler codes and standards are available here in this section.
Apis goal is to provide the public with access to the standards that have been incorporated into federal regulation ibr standards. The 2019 edition lists api standards, recommended practices, equipment specifications, other technical. Api pump type definitions understanding api standards. Api standard 621 is a recommended practice rp that describes guidelines for reconditioning metallic gate, globe, and check valves. Although these standards may be referred to alongside api, they are not otherwise related, and although some of these standards overlap, each one is generally focused on a different sector. Atmospheric storage tank specification supplement to api. Some existing mms regulations relating to bop control systems are not covered by api rp 16e and should be left as standalone mms regulations. Our standards are designed to assist industry professionals improve the efficiency and costeffectiveness of their operations, comply with legislative and regulatory requirements, safeguard health, and protect the environment. This poster includes over 100 of those standards, focusing on some of the more prominent documents that cover.
Technical codes and standards for the png lng project part 1 this first of three lists of industry standards is representative of the industry codes and standards to be used on the upstream png lng project. Api american petroleum institute asme american society of mechanical engineers. These embrace proven, sound engineering and operating practices and. The importance of industry safety guidelines, codes, and standards work together api and usw to develop two new consensus american national standards institute ansi standards. There are other standards, such as iso, asme, nema or ansi. Api standard 618 reciprocating compressors for petroleum, chemical, and gas industry services 618 4th ed. Comparison of valve standards api 6d vs api 608 12 api 6d index api 6d 24th edition, august 2014 api 608, 4th edition, december 2008 description sec description sec scope this specification defines the requirements for the design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and documentation of ball, check, gate, and plug valves. As detailed design progresses, further codes and standards may be used. The codes are not necessarily the same as county codes from other standards organizations such as american national standards institute ansi, federal information processing standard. Process piping fundamentals, codes and standards module 1. American petroleum institute api is a leader in the development of petroleum and petrochemical equipment and operating standards covering topics that range from drill bits to environmental protection. Apiamerican petroleum institute ihs markit standards store. Api standards and the standards development process roland goodman manager, upstream standards american petroleum institute.
Inservice inspection, rating, repair, and alteration 1 scope 1. Ch4 oils are superior in performance to those meeting api cf4 and api cg4 and can effectively lubricate engines. This service oils are suitable for high speed, fourstroke diesel engines designed to meet 1998 exhaust emission standards and are specifically compounded for use with diesel fuels ranging in sulfur content up to 0. Latest mechanical engineering, fire and safety, plumbing, building and boiler codes and standards are available to free download. Api was formed in 1919 as a standardssetting organization and is the global leader in convening subject matter experts across segments to establish, maintain, and distribute consensus standards for the oil and gas industry. International usage and deployment report demonstrates the role industry standards play in the development and spread of technologies and products used around the world to enhance environmental, health, safety, and sustainability. The american petroleum institute api represents more than 400 members involved in the oil and natural gas industry over 900 api standards serve as the basis for api quality programs covering production material and lubricants, and certification programs for storage tanks, pressure vessels, and piping inspectors.
The american petroleum institute api is a leader in the development of petroleum and petrochemical equipment and operating standards covering topics that range from drill bits to environmental protection. These procedures have been approved by the ansi executive standards council exsc effective july 31, 2019. The importance of industry safety guidelines, codes, and. Industry codes and standards american petroleum institute api api standard 650 welded steel tanks for oil storage, 12.
The formulation and publication of api standards is not intended in any. American petroleum institute api standards ihs markit. Api has published 275 standards that apply to offshore oil and gas operations under its accredited standards program. Api standard 618 reciprocating compressors for petroleum.
The american petroleum institute api oldest and most successful programs is in the development of api standards which started with its first standard in 1924. These standards are not intended to obviate the need for applying sound engineering judgment regarding when and where these standards should be utilized. For additional information on api s standards program contact the. Api university provides instructorled and internet based training for industry around the world. Evaluation of the suitability of industry standards as mms. Codes and standards are the rules and regulations released by both governmental and nongovernment agencies in order to establish an agreed upon method of operation for conducting business. Home openapi initiative swagger inline documentation for restful web apis the above are two very popular api standards on the web today.
Standards are typically developed by industry volunteers for organizations such as the american petroleum institute api, the american society of mechanical engineers asme, american national standards institute ansi, international standards organization iso, and several others. Outside diameter od remains same for a given size irrespective of pipe thickness. This standard covers steel storage tanks built to api 650 and its predecessor api 12c. Api standards and the standards development process discussion will cover. Recommended practice for flexible pipe my committees. County codes these codes are the same as in american petroleum institute bulletin d12a 1979 with additions for new counties. Apis individual certification program ensures that industry inspectors are certified to inspect refinery pressure vessels, tanks, and piping in accordance with apis inspection codes and standards.
In the second standard, develop fatigue prevention guidelines for the refining and petrochemical industries that, at. American petroleum institute api standards advocate proven, sound engineering and operating practices and safe, interchangeable equipment and materials from drill bits to environmental protection. Api standards are published to facilitate the broad availability of proven, sound engineering and operating practices. Serving the oil and natural gas industry with information api is pleased to present its 2019 publications programs and services catalog. Api american petroleum institute the american petroleum institute api ashrae american society of heating, refrigerating and airconditioning engineers ashrae standards asme american society of mechanical engineers asme is one of the leading organizations in. Api technical and data standards v2 2019 the following webbased application programming interface api standards guidance will help your organisation deliver the.
Piping codes, valve standards and ball valve selection. Standards and specifications are necessary in most aspects of the gas compression industry. Api standards and the standards development process. American petroleum institute defines standards for oil and natural gas industry. Api recommended practices 16q, 16e and 64 are all recommended for inclusion into mms standards by reference to the api standards. A catalog of api publications and materials is published annually and updated quarterly by api, 1220 l street, n. A proficient understanding of the codes and standards within each discipline is important for anyone working under guidelines to prevent any potential major incidents and to avoid any unnecessary audits. Api 621 rp provides guidelines for reconditioning heavy wall carbon steel, ferritic alloy, stainless steel, and nickel alloy gate, globe, and check valves for asme pressure classes up to 2500. Included are manuals, standards, specifications, recommended practices, bulletins, guidelines and technical reports. The report analyzes how 17 economies in energy producing regions use apis technical. Edition, including addendum 2, january 2016 american society for testing and materials international astm international astm a283a283m specification for low and intermediate strength carbon steel plates. Lanl engineering standards manual pd342 chapter 17 pressure safety section d20b31. You should also look at the create, read, update and delete crud patter.
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