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API 537 : 2017

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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FLARE DETAILS FOR PETROLEUM, PETROCHEMICAL, AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

05-06-2020

Superseded by

API 537:2017+ADD 1:2020

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-03-2017

£215.00
Excluding VAT

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Design
5 Mechanical Details-Elevated Flares
6 Mechanical Details-Enclosed-flame Flares
Annex A (informative) - Flare Equipment Overview
Annex B (informative) - Components of Multi-burner Staged
        Flare Equipment
Annex C (informative) - Enclosed-flame Flares
Annex D (informative) - Offshore Flare Systems
Annex E (informative) - Instructions for Flare Datasheets
Annex F (informative) - Flare Datasheets
Bibliography

Describes requirements and provides guidance for the selection, design, specification, operation, and maintenance of flares and related combustion and mechanical components used in pressure-relieving and vapor-depressurizing systems for petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries.

DevelopmentNote
Chinese translation of 2ED 2008 version is still active, see API 537 CHINESE. (03/2017) NEW CHILD ADD 1 2020 IS ADDED
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
172
ProductNote
NEW CHILD ADD 1 2020 IS ADDED
PublisherName
American Petroleum Institute
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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