API Std 521:2020

API Std 521:2020

Pressure-relieving and Depressuring Systems, Seventh Edition, Includes Errata 1 (2022)

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Detalles

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 appropriate for the risks and circumstances involved in various installations.

This standard specifies requirements and gives guidelines for the following:

examining the principal causes of overpressure,
determining individual relieving rates,
selecting and designing disposal systems, including such component parts as piping, vessels, flares, and vent stacks.

This standard does not apply to direct-fired steam boilers.

Información adicional

Autor American Petroleum Institute (API)
Publicado por API
Tipo de Documento Norma
Tema /subgroups/13981
Edición 7
Número de páginas 247
Reemplaza API Std 521,API 521
Palabra clave API Std 521