APIRotating Equipment

API 614

Lubrication, Shaft-Sealing, and Oil-Control Systems and Auxiliaries

US / International
Rotating Equipment

Reference profile

Designation
API 614
Title
Lubrication, Shaft-Sealing, and Oil-Control Systems and Auxiliaries
Issuing body
API
Current edition
[verify]
Status
Library record: reviewed; official standard status [verify].
Category
Rotating Equipment
1

Overview

Requirements for lube-oil, seal-oil, and control-oil systems serving special-purpose rotating machinery.

2

Scope & Applicability

Covers

  • Lube oil console
  • Seal oil system
  • Control oil
  • Coolers & filters
  • Accumulators
  • Flushing

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

  • Oil system specification
  • Console design
  • Oil flushing procedure
4

Technical Details

Requirements for lube-oil, seal-oil, and control-oil systems serving special-purpose rotating machinery.

Components: Lube oil console, Oil cooler, Filter, Accumulator, Seal oil system.

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

  • A reliable oil system is critical to machinery life; oil flushing cleanliness is a key commissioning milestone.
6

Related Standards

  • API 617

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

  • API 612

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

  • API 616

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

  • API 682

    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, Oil & Gas
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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