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API 2000 : 2014

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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VENTING ATMOSPHERIC AND LOW-PRESSURE STORAGE TANKS

Available format(s)

PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2014

Superseded date

05-06-2020

Superseded by

API STD 2000:2014(R2020)

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Summarise this standard

1 Scope
2 Terms, Definitions, and Abbreviated Terms
3 Nonrefrigerated Aboveground Tanks
4 Refrigerated Aboveground and Belowground Tanks
5 Testing of Venting Devices
6 Manufacturer's Documentation and Marking of
  Venting Devices
Annex A (informative) - Alternative Calculation of
        Normal Venting Requirements
Annex B (informative) - Basis of Emergency Venting for Table
        7 and Table 8
Annex C (informative) - Types and Operating Characteristics
        of Venting Devices
Annex D (informative) - Basis of Sizing Equations
Annex E (informative) - Basis for Normal Out-breathing and
        Normal Inbreathing
Annex F (informative) - Guidance for inert-gas Blanketing of
        Tanks for Flashback Protection
Annex G (informative) - Explanation of Differences in Thermal
        Inbreathing Using the General Method and Annex A Method
Bibliography

Defines the normal and emergency vapor venting requirements for aboveground liquid petroleum or petroleum products storage tanks and aboveground and underground refrigerated storage tanks designed for operation at pressures from full vacuum through 103.4 kPa (ga) (15 psig).

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
94
PublisherName
American Petroleum Institute
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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