API MPMS 12.2.5 pdf download
API MPMS 12.2.5 pdf download.Section 2—Calculation of Petroleum Quantities Using Dynamic Measurement Methods and Volumetric Correction Factors 1 Purpose 1.1 When most of the older standards were written, mechanical desk calculators were widely used for calculating measurement documentation, and tabulated values were used more widely than is the case today. Rules for rounding and the choice of how many figures...
API Publ 4712 pdf download
API Publ 4712 pdf download.Characterization of Fine Particulate Emission Factors and Speciation Profiles from Stationary Petroleum Industry Combustion Sources Dilution Stack Gas Samples Dilution sampling was used to characterize PM2.5 including aerosols formed in the near-field plume. The dilution sampler extracted a sample stream from the stack into a mixing chamber, where it was diluted approximately 21:1 with purified ambient...
API Publ 4701 pdf download
API Publ 4701 pdf download.American Petroleum Institute Environmental, Health and Safety Mission and Guiding Principles Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Strategy The objective of the USEPA’s PBT strategy is to reduce risks to human and ecological health by reducing exposure to PBT pollutants. PBT chemicals are defined by USEPA as those chemicals that are resistant to degradation in the environment,...
API 520 PTI pdf download
API 520 PTI pdf download.Sizing, Selection, and Installation of Pressure-Relieving Devices in Refineries 1.1 SCOPE This recommended practice applies to the sizing and selection of pressure relief devices used in refineries and related industries for equipment that has a maximum allow- able working pressure of 15 psig [103 kPag] or greater. The pressure relief devices covered in this recommended prac-...
API Publ 4703 pdf download
API Publ 4703 pdf download.Characterization of Fine Particulate Emission Factors and Speciation Profiles from Stationary Petroleum Industry Combustion Sources The main findings of these tests are: · Particulate mass emissions from the boiler were extremely low, consistent with levels expected for gaseous fuel combustion. · Two methods for determining the average emission factor for primary PM2.5 mass gave results which...
API Publ 4699 pdf download
API Publ 4699 pdf download.Strategies for Characterizing Subsurface Releases of Gasoline Containing MTBE The greatest concerns associated with gasoline releases have traditionally been non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPL) and dissolved-phase benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX). The site characterization techniques commonly used by industry were originally developed to meet regulatory requirements for NAPL and BTEX. Over the past decade, however, there...
API 2001 pdf download
API 2001 pdf download.Fire Protection in Refneries 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this recommended practice is to provide a better understanding of refnery fre protection and the steps needed to promote the safe storage, handling, and processing of petroleum and petroleum products in refneries. A basic premise of this standard is that fre prevention provides the...
API Publ 4704 pdf download
API Publ 4704 pdf download.Characterization of Fine Particulate Emission Factors and Speciation Profiles from Stationary Petroleum Industry Combustion Sources In 1997, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated new ambient air standards for particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5). Source emissions data are needed to assess the contribution of petroleum industry combustion sources to ambient PM2.5...
API 653 pdf download
API 653 pdf download.Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction 1 Scope 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.1.1 This standard covers carbon and low alloy steel tanks built to API Standard 650 and its predecessor API 12C. This standard provides minimum requirements for maintaining the integrity of welded or riveted, nonrefrigerated, atmospheric pressure, aboveground storage tanks after they have been placed in service. It...
API RP 557:2000 pdf download
API RP 557:2000 pdf download,Guide To Advanced Control Systems. API RP 557 addresses the implementation and ownership of advanced control systems for refinery purposes. The major sections of this recommended practice are described below. Figure 1.1 illustrates the major functions involved in the efficient and economic operation of a refinery and shows where advanced control fits into this scheme. Advanced...