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API 574 : 2016

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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INSPECTION PRACTICES FOR PIPING SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Available format(s)

PDF

Language(s)

Japanese, English

Published date

01-11-2016

Superseded date

20-03-2024

Superseded by

API RP 574:2024

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Summarise this standard

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations
4 Piping Components
5 Pipe-joining Methods
6 Reasons for Inspection
7 Inspection Plans
8 Frequency and Extent of Inspection
9 Safety Precautions and Preparatory Work
10 Inspection Procedures and Practices
11 Pressure Tests
12 Determination of Minimum Required Thickness
13 Records
Annex A (informative) - External Inspection Checklist for
        Process Piping
Bibliography

Specifies inspection practices for piping, tubing, valves (other than control valves), and fittings used in petroleum refineries and chemical plants.

DevelopmentNote
Chinese translation of 3ED 2009 version is still available, see API 574 CHINESE. (11/2016)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
119
ProductNote
This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria
PublisherName
American Petroleum Institute
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Frequently Asked Questions

API 574 provides guidance on damage mechanisms, piping inspection or welding inspection relevant to refinery and process equipment. In practice it is applied by inspectors, corrosion engineers and integrity teams in refining and process industries.

No — API 574 is a United States standard published by American Petroleum Institute (API), with its listed region as United States.

API 574 is American Petroleum Institute (API)'s standard for process equipment damage and inspection practices, while ASME B31.3:2024 covers process piping (United States). API 574 provides guidance on damage mechanisms, piping inspection or welding inspection relevant to refinery and process equipment. ASME B31.3:2024 sets requirements for materials, design, fabrication, examination and testing of process piping. It supports consistent specification, verification and documented acceptance across the relevant lifecycle.

API 574 provides guidance on damage mechanisms, piping inspection or welding inspection relevant to refinery and process equipment. It is a United States standard published by American Petroleum Institute (API).

API 574 is used by inspectors, corrosion engineers and integrity teams in refining and process industries. It is a United States standard published by American Petroleum Institute (API).
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