API Standards for Pipe Inspections PSL 1 - Wall thickness requirement minus 87.5%rw (12.5%) Grades E, X, G except S (5% flaw) Annex E (optional supplementary requirements) SR2 inspection - 5% reference on drill pipe body for grades E, X and G SR15 drill-pipe - Test certificates Pipe sizes are documented by a number of standards, including API 5L, ANSI/ASME B36.10M in the US, and BS 1600 and BS 1387 in the United Kingdom. Typically, the pipe wall thickness is the controlled variable, and the Inside Diameter (I.D.) is allowed to vary. The pipe wall thickness has a variance of approximately 12.5 percent. API Standard 653, Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction Last Updated August 2016. (New Additions for 2016 are Highlighted in Yellow) Important Note: The API inquiry process is intended to help users understand the technical requirements in the standard without providing the intent, background, and technical basis. The posted Generally, API standards are reviewed and revised, reaffirmed, or withdrawn at least every five years. A one-time extension of up to two years may be added to this review cycle. Status of the publication can be ascertained from the API Standards Department, telephone (202) 682-8000. A catalog of API publications and materials is published To upgrade your PDF to a Multi-User version: Add the PDF to your cart. Select your desired number of users. Click "Add Selected Upgrades" button to add the multi-user version of the PDF to your cart. Upon completing your order, you'll be prompted to enter the email addresses of the users who will need access to the PDF. API Standards - 20H Minimum Facility Requirements • Basically, you have to have the equipment necessary to perform the task. Item Process Activity Location 1 Receiving Verification On-site Activity 2 Final Heat Treatment On-site Activity 3 Marking On-site Activity 4 Final Inspection On-site Activity View Details. Loading… Generally, API standards are reviewed and revised, reaffirmed, or withdrawn at least every five years. A one-time extension of up to two years may be added to this review cycle. Status of the publication can be ascertained from the API Standards Department, telephone (202) 682-8000. Not every API design will exhibit all of these characteristics. For example, a development team may design and implement an API that is purpose-built for specific implementation. This API may not need to be discoverable. However, the same API may need to include standard logging and monitoring capabilities. API Standard 530 Heat Transfer Equipment Standards for Refinery Service Binder Standard Edition Section Inquiry # Question Reply 530 Fourth Edition, October 1996 2.8 530-I-01/01 The query relates to the calculation of Equivalent Tube Metal Temperature as discussed in section 2.8. In particular I am looking at the tubes inside visbreaker API Standard 660 Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers NINTH EDITION | MARCH 2015 | 62 PAGES | $185.00 | PRODUCT NO. C66009 This standard specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the mechanical design, material selection, fabrication, inspection, testing, and preparation for shipment of shell-and-tube heat exchangers for the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries. API Standard 660 Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers NINTH EDITION | MARCH 2015 | 62 PAGES | $185.00 | PRODUCT NO. C66009 This standard specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the mechanical design, material selection, fabricatio