APIStatic Equipment

API 535

Burners for Fired Heaters in General Refinery Services

US / International
Static Equipment

Reference profile

Designation
API 535
Title
Burners for Fired Heaters in General Refinery Services
Issuing body
API
Current edition
[verify]
Status
Library record: reviewed; official standard status [verify].
Category
Static Equipment
1

Overview

Guidance on the selection, design, and operation of burners for refinery fired heaters, including low-emission types.

2

Scope & Applicability

Covers

  • Burner types
  • Low-NOx burners
  • Fuel systems
  • Flame stability
  • Emissions

Does NOT cover (exclusions)

  • Exclusions are not documented in this library record. Confirm the official publication, neighbouring codes, the adopted edition, and jurisdictional boundaries before application.
3

Key Requirements

Lifecycle requirements

  • Burner selection
  • Combustion tuning
  • Emissions compliance
4

Technical Details

Guidance on the selection, design, and operation of burners for refinery fired heaters, including low-emission types.

Components: Burner, Pilot, Fuel gas tip, Low-NOx burner.

Where to find it in the codeRefer to the official table of contents and the sections cited by the project specification; section numbering can vary by edition.
5

Engineering Notes

  • Burner selection balances heat release, flame pattern, turndown, and NOx/CO emissions.
6

Related Standards

  • API 560

    Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.

  • API 556

    Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.

  • NFPA 85

    Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.

7

Source, Edition & Status

Publisher
API
Edition Year
N/A
Industries
Refinery, Petrochemical
Content Status
reviewed
Last Reviewed
2026-07-01
Last Updated
2026-07-01
Verified By
Engineering Reviewer
Official Link
N/A

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