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List of standards api american petroleum institute code issues engtips. An overview of industry standards related to natural gas. American petroleum institute api standards ihs markit. Since then, some 500 standards for the oil, gas and power industry have been issued. 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 steel bolted first edit this api sta duty series petroleum r corrosion, e indicate a n diameters.
Api distributes more than 300,000 publications each year. These represent the industrys collective wisdom on everything from drill bits to environmental protection and embrace proven, sound engineering and operating practices and safe, interchangeable equipment and materials. Joint comments by the american petroleum institute and the. Our 400 corporate members, from the largest major oil company to the smallest of independents, come from all segments of the industry. Our more than 600 corporate members, from the largest major oil company to the smallest of independents, come from all segments of the industry. Our work helps the industry invent and manufacture superior products consistently, provide critical services, ensure fairness in the marketplace for businesses and consumers alike, and promotes the acceptance of products and practices. Ihs markit is your source for standards and specifications from the american petroleum institute api, available in hardcopy or pdf download.
The american national standards institute ansiamerican petroleum institute api standard 780 security risk assessment sra methodology was published in june 20 as a u. It claims to represent about 650 corporations involved in production, refinement, distribution, and many other aspects of the petroleum industry the association describes its mission as to influence public policy in support of a strong, viable u. The first edition was published in 20, and the latest version was released in 2020. Professional forum and technical support for engineers for api american petroleum institute code issues. The publications, technical standards, and electronic and online products are designed to help users improve the efficiency and costeffectiveness of their operations, comply with legislative and regulatory requirements, and safeguard health, ensure safety, and protect the environment. The irs form 990 is an annual information return that most organizations claiming federal taxexempt status must file yearly. The american petroleum institute api recommended practice b1 rp b1 establishes recommended practices for field testing waterbased drilling fluids. These embrace proven, sound engineering and operating practices and. This notice lists the standardization efforts currently being conducted by api committees.
Each designation refers to the performance required of a gear lubricant for a specific type of automotive service. Api american petroleum institute engineering toolbox. American petroleum institute, iso international organization for standardization, and gpa gas processors association. The american petroleum institute is involved with public policy and. Api standards and the standards development process bsee. Api 653, tank inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction, fifth edition, is a standard developed and published by the american petroleum institute api and covers the inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction of steel aboveground storage tanks used in the petroleum and chemical industries. Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part with the approval of the director of the federal register under 5 u. 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. List of standards api american petroleum institute. Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards docket id no. 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. Included are manuals, standards, specifications, recommended practices, bulletins, guidelines and technical reports. Introduction to api standard 541, 4th editionformwound.
American petroleum institute api 1b oil field vbelting api 2b structural steel pipe api 2c offshore cranes api 2f mooring chain api 2h carbon manganese steel plate for offshore platform tubular joints api 2mt1 asrolled carbon manganese steel plate with improved toughness for offshore structures. Introduction to api standard 541, 4th editionformwound squirrel cage induction motorslarger than 500 horsepower. Beginning with its first standards in 1924, api now maintains some 500 standards covering all segments of the oil and gas industry. Since 1924, the american petroleum institute has been a cornerstone in establishing and maintaining standards for the worldwide oil and natural gas industry. Author of model code of safe practice in the petroleum industry, model code of safe practice in the petroleum industry model code of safe practice in the petroleum industry, guidelines for the use of oil spill dispersants, petroleum measurement manual, ip standards for petroleum and its products part 1, methods for analysis and testing, institute of petroleum standards for petroleum and. This paper discusses the new american petroleum institute api 547 general.
The institute of petroleum ip ihs markit standards store. Api also defines the industry standard for the energy conservation of motor oil. These standards cover all aspects of the oil and gas industry, including refinery and chemical plant operations and equipment, offshore drilling, hydraulic fracturing and well construction, and public awareness programs. 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. Security risk assessment methodology for the petroleum and. These designations also recognize the possibility that lubricants may be developed for more than one service. American petroleum institute api list your products or services on engineering360. Manual of petroleum measurement standards chapter 10 sediment and water section 4 determination of sediment and water in crude oil by the centrifuge method field procedure astm d9688 r 1993. Issued by american petroleum institute production department for information concerning technical contents of. American petroleum institute gravity scale chemical.
The api acts as advocates for the petroleum industry in congress and supports its interests in terms of public and media relations. Api standards, standards for welding brazing and soldering. Ofite offers equipment for testing waterbased drilling fluids based on this document. Petroleum institute has released lubricant service designations for automotive manual transmissions, transaxles, and axles. The american petroleum institute api is the largest u.
Requests for permission to reproduce or translate all or any part of the material published herein should also be addressed to the director. The american petroleum institute api, with the assistance of other interested parties, continues to develop standards, both national and international, in several areas. Design and construction of large, welded, lowpressure stor age tanks. They are producers, refiners, suppliers, pipeline operators and marine transporters, as well as. The american petroleum institute api has been a cornerstone in establishing and maintaining standards for the worldwide oil and natural gas industry. The american petroleum institute api issued their first standard in 1924. For more than 20 years, siemens motors, built in norwood, ohio, have been the apistandard motors of choice in hundreds of process facilities around the globe. On the basis of their api gravity, crude oils can be. The first edition of api 653 was published in january of 1991. Environmental protection agency proposed rule control of air pollution from motor vehicles.
Api rp 1169, pipeline construction inspection, 2nd edition, is an industry recommended practice developed and published by the american petroleum institute api. Api std 618 r2016 reciprocating compressors for petroleum, chemical, and gas industry services, fifth edition, includes errata 1 and 2 2009 and 2010 standard by american petroleum institute, 12012007 amendments available. American petroleum institute has adopted two rigorous standards for motor performance api 541 for critical service motors, and api 547 for severeduty general purpose motors. The american petroleum institute api is the only national trade association that represents all aspects of americas oil and natural gas industry. The american petroleum institute is a national trade association that represents the interests of the us oil and natural gas industry. Apiamerican petroleum institute global ihs ihs markit. All incorporated material is available for inspection at the houston bsee office at 1919 smith street suite 14042, houston, texas 77002 and is available from the sources indicated in this section. Other organizations such as ansi american national standards institute and nist national institute of standards and technology are. Institute of petroleum standards for petroleum and its. Lubricant service designations for automotive manual. Apiamerican petroleum institute ihs markit standards store.
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Provide a forum for development of consensusbased industry standards, and technical cooperation to. Liquids lighter than water, such as oil, have api gravities numerically greater than 10. Compliance with api standard 670 the pro product standard for proximity probes background. Referenced documents purchase separately the documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard petroleum equipment institute pei standard. For more than 75 years, api has led the development of petroleum and petrochemical equipment and operating standards.
Duplicated download links may be due to resubmissions or amendments to an organizations original return. Api provides the public with online access to nearly 200 key industry standards. Api is the only national trade association that represents all aspects of americas oil and natural gas industry. The institute of petroleum ip, based in the united kingdom, was a professional organization dedicated to those working in and studying the oil and gas industry. Manual of petroleum measurement standards chapter 11. This recommended practice rp focuses on the basic requirements needed to inspect new onshore pipelines in a safe and reliable manner. Pdf american petroleum institute api references ia ama.
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