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API MPMS Chapter 19.2

Click here to purchase This standard contains methodologies for estimating the total evaporative losses of hydrocarbons from external floating-roof tanks (EFRTs), freely vented internal floating-roof tanks (IFRTs), and domed external floating-roof tanks (domed EFRTs).The methodologies provide loss estimates for general equipment types based on laboratory, test-tank, and field-tank data. Types of...
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API RP 577

Click here to purchase This document provides guidance to the API authorized inspector on welding inspection as encountered with fabrication and repair of refinery and chemical plant equipment and piping.Common welding processes, welding procedures, welder qualifications, metallurgical effects from welding, and inspection techniques are described to aid the inspector in fulfilling their role...
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API RP 13I

Click here to purchase This standard provides procedures for the laboratory testing of both drilling fluid materials and drilling fluid physical, chemical and performance properties. It is applicable to both water-based and non-aqueous drillingfluids, as well as the base or "make-up" fluid.It is not applicable as a detailed manual on drilling fluid control procedures. Recommendations regarding...
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API Std 612

Click here to purchase This standard specifies the minimum requirements for steam turbines for special-purpose applications for use in the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries.These requirements include basic design, materials, fabrication, inspec- tion testing, and preparation for shipment. It also covers the related lube oil systems, instrumentation, control systems, and...
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API Std 520, Part 1

Click here to purchase This standard applies to the sizing and selection of pressure-relief devices used in refineries and related industries for equipment that has a maximum allowable working pressure of 15 psig (103 kPag) or greater.The pressure-relief devices covered in this standard are intended to protect unfired pressure vessels and related equipment against overpressure from operating and...
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API Std 521

Click here to purchase This standard is applicable to pressure-relieving and vapor depressuring systems. Although intended for use primarily in oil refineries, it is also applicable to petrochemical facilities, gas plants, liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, and oil and gas production facilities. The information provided is designed to aid in the selection of the system that is most...
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API RP 571

Click here to purchase This recommended practice discusses damage mechanisms applicable to oil refineries; however, much of the information herein can also be applied to petrochemical and other industrial applications, as theuser deems appropriate. It is up to the user to determine the applicability and appropriateness of the information contained herein to their facility.API RP 571 is a...
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API Spec 5DP

Click here to purchase This International Standard specifies the technical delivery conditions for steel drill-pipes with upset pipe-body ends and weld-on tool joints for use in drilling and production operations in petroleum and natural gas industries for three product specification levels (PSL-1, PSL-2 and PSL-3). This International Standard covers the following grades of drill-pipe:grade E...
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API RP 575

Click here to purchase This recommended practice covers the inspection of atmospheric and low-pressure storage tanks that have been designed to operate at pressures from atmospheric to 15 psig. This document includes reasons for inspection, frequency and methods of inspection, methods of repair, and preparation of records and reports.This recommended practice is intended to supplement API...
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