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API 520-1 : 2014

Superseded

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SIZING, SELECTION, AND INSTALLATION OF PRESSURE-RELIEVING DEVICES - PART 1: SIZING AND SELECTION

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

02-07-2014

Superseded date

02-11-2020

Superseded by

API STD 520, PART 1:2020

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1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Pressure-relief Devices
5 Procedures for Sizing
Annex A (informative) - Rupture Disk Device Specification
        Sheet
Annex B (informative) - Review of Flow Equations Used in
        Sizing Pressure-relief Devices
Annex C (informative) - Sizing for Two-phase Liquid/Vapor
        Relief
Annex D (informative) - Pressure-relief Valve Specification
        Sheets
Annex E (informative) - Capacity Evaluation of Rupture Disk
        and Piping System 100% Vapor Flow and Constant Pipe
        Diameter
Bibliography

Pertains to the sizing and selection of pressure-relief devices used in refineries, chemical facilities, and related industries for equipment that has a maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) of 15 psig (103 kPag) or greater.

DevelopmentNote
Also available in Russian version, see API 520-1 RUSSIAN. (02/2016)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
154
PublisherName
American Petroleum Institute
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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API 612 : 2014 PETROLEUM, PETROCHEMICAL, AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - STEAM TURBINES - SPECIAL-PURPOSE APPLICATIONS
ASTM F 1508 : 1996 : R2004 Standard Specification for Angle Style, Pressure Relief Valves for Steam, Gas and Liquid Services
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ISO 21013-3:2016 Cryogenic vessels — Pressure-relief accessories for cryogenic service — Part 3: Sizing and capacity determination
BS EN ISO 28300:2008 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. Venting of atmospheric and low-pressure storage tanks
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BS EN ISO 10438-1:2003 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. Lubrication, shaft-sealing and control-oil systems and auxiliaries General requirements
UNE-EN ISO 28300:2012 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Venting of atmospheric and low-pressure storage tanks (ISO 28300:2008)
ISO 10439-1:2015 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Axial and centrifugal compressors and expander-compressors — Part 1: General requirements
ISO 10438-4:2007 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Lubrication, shaft-sealing and control-oil systems and auxiliaries — Part 4: Self-acting gas seal support systems
12/30210113 DC : 0 BS EN ISO 28300 - PETROLEUM, PETROCHEMICAL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - VENTING OF ATMOSPHERIC AND LOW-PRESSURE STORAGE TANKS
BS EN ISO 23251 : 2007 PETROLEUM, PETROCHEMICAL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - PRESSURE-RELIEVING AND DEPRESSURING SYSTEMS
EN ISO 10437:2003 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Steam turbines - Special-purpose applications (ISO 10437:2003)
EN ISO 10438-1:2007 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Lubrication, shaft-sealing and control-oil systems and auxiliaries - Part 1: General requirements (ISO 10438-1:2007)
EN ISO 10439-1:2015 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Axial and centrifugal compressors and expander-compressors - Part 1: General requirements (ISO 10439-1:2015)
EN ISO 21013-3:2016 Cryogenic vessels - Pressure-relief accessories for cryogenic service - Part 3: Sizing and capacity determination (ISO 21013-3:2016)
API PUBL 2510A : 1996 FIRE-PROTECTION CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE DESIGN AND OPERATION OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) STORAGE FACILITIES
10/30231432 DC : 0 BS EN ISO 10439-1 - PETROLEUM, PETROCHEMICAL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - AXIAL AND CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS AND EXPANDER-COMPRESSORS - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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09/30171555 DC : DRAFT SEP 2009 BS EN ISO 10437 - PETROLEUM, PETROCHEMICAL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - STEAM TURBINES - SPECIAL-PURPOSE APPLICATIONS
DIN EN ISO 28300:2008-11 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Venting of atmospheric and low-pressure storage tanks (ISO 28300:2008)
API 681 : 1996 : R2010 LIQUID RING VACUUM PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS FOR PETROLEUM, CHEMICAL, AND GAS INDUSTRY SERVICES
BS EN ISO 21013-3:2016 Cryogenic vessels. Pressure-relief accessories for cryogenic service Sizing and capacity determination
API RP 74 : 2001 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY FOR ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION OPERATION
CSA/ANSI NGV4.8 : 2012 : R2016 STANDARD FOR NATURAL GAS VEHICLE FUELING STATION RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR GUIDELINES
API RP 74 : 2001 : R2007 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY FOR ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION OPERATION
API 681 : 1996 LIQUID RING VACUUM PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS FOR PETROLEUM, CHEMICAL, AND GAS INDUSTRY SERVICES
API 2510 : 2001 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LPG INSTALLATIONS
API 581 : 2016 RISK-BASED INSPECTION METHODOLOGY
API 614 : 2008 LUBRICATION, SHAFT-SEALING AND OIL-CONTROL SYSTEMS AND AUXILIARIES
DIN EN ISO 28300:2012-02 (Draft) PETROLEUM, PETROCHEMICAL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - VENTING OF ATMOSPHERIC AND LOW-PRESSURE STORAGE TANKS
BS EN ISO 10438-4:2003 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. Lubrication, shaft-sealing and control-oil systems and auxiliaries Self-acting gas seal support systems
BS EN ISO 14224:2016 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. Collection and exchange of reliability and maintenance data for equipment
EN ISO 10438-4:2007 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Lubrication, shaft-sealing and control-oil systems and auxiliaries - Part 4: Self-acting gas seal support systems (ISO 10438-4:2007)
ASME PTB 1 : 2014 ASME SECTION 8 - DIVISION 2 CRITERIA AND COMMENTARY
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ASME B31.3:2016 PROCESS PIPING
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