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Compressor

Centrifugal, axial, reciprocating, and rotary compressor standards.

Primary standards

API 617API 618API 619API 672ISO 10439

All applicable standards (9)

Edition 2022API

API 617

Axial and Centrifugal Compressors and Expander-Compressors

The primary standard for centrifugal and axial compressors and expander-compressors in critical process service.

Rotating Equipment

Compressor · Centrifugal Compressor · Axial Compressor

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API

API 618

Reciprocating Compressors for Petroleum, Chemical, and Gas Industry Services

Requirements for reciprocating compressors and their pulsation/vibration control in critical process service.

Rotating Equipment

Compressor · Reciprocating Compressor

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API

API 619

Rotary-Type Positive-Displacement Compressors

Requirements for rotary-type positive-displacement (dry and flooded screw) compressors in process service.

Rotating Equipment

Compressor · Rotary Compressor

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API

API 672

Packaged, Integrally Geared Centrifugal Air Compressors

Requirements for packaged, integrally geared centrifugal air compressors including drivers, coolers, and controls.

Rotating Equipment

Compressor · Centrifugal Compressor

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ISO

ISO 10439

Axial and Centrifugal Compressors and Expander-Compressors

ISO counterpart to API 617 for axial and centrifugal compressors in petroleum, petrochemical, and gas service.

Rotating Equipment

Compressor · Centrifugal Compressor · Axial Compressor

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API

API 614

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

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

Rotating Equipment

Lubrication System · Compressor · Turbine

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API

API 670

Machinery Protection Systems

Requirements for machinery protection systems — vibration, position, temperature, and overspeed monitoring.

Rotating Equipment

Machinery Protection · Compressor · Turbine

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ISO

ISO 20816

Mechanical Vibration — Measurement and Evaluation of Machine Vibration

Standard for measuring and evaluating machine vibration on non-rotating parts and shafts, with acceptance zones A–D.

Rotating Equipment

Machinery Protection · Compressor · Turbine

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ASME

ASME PTC 10

Performance Test Code on Compressors and Exhausters

Provides rules for determining the thermodynamic performance of axial and centrifugal compressors and exhausters.

Performance Testing

Compressor · Centrifugal Compressor · Axial Compressor

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