Category API Standards

Foundational principles for quantifying measurement errors and establishing robust leak detection thresholds in liquid pipelines. Introduction and Scope API Publication 1149 (API Publ 1149), first released in 1993, remains a cornerstone document for pipeline operators and engineers involved in the…

Evaluating Performance Characteristics and Uncertainty of Pitot Tube Traverses in Stationary Source Emissions Monitoring The accurate determination of stack gas velocity and volumetric flow rate is fundamental to regulatory compliance for stationary sources. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method…

Comprehensive guide to the API standard for oil-water separator design, performance criteria, and regulatory compliance Scope and Application API Publication 421, first released in 1990 (often referenced as API Publ 421‑1990), provides engineering guidance for the design, operation, and maintenance of…

Technical Guidelines for Dispersant Application in Marine and Coastal Environments API Publication 412 (API Publ 412-1998), titled A Guide to the Use of Oil Spill Dispersants, provides comprehensive technical guidance for the selection, application, and monitoring of chemical dispersants in…

Technical Guidance for Environmental Stewardship and Compliance Assurance Scope and Purpose of API Publ 414 API Publ 414-1998 serves as a comprehensive guidance document developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) to address water and wastewater management challenges specific to…

Industry Best Practices for Risk-Based Pipeline Safety and Regulatory Compliance API Publ 353-2006 (reaffirmed in 2015) provides recommended practices for operators of gas transmission pipelines to develop and implement integrity management programs for pipeline segments that lie within High Consequence…

Key Technical Requirements and Compliance Strategies for Process Safety Management API Publ 352-1999, titled Management of Process Hazards: A Guide for the Implementation of the Process Safety Management Standard, is a vital publication by the American Petroleum Institute (API). It…

A Detailed Overview of the 1999 API Publication on Environmental Indicators for Marine and Onshore Terminals Scope and Objectives of API Publication 351-1999 API Publication 351-1999 (commonly referred to as API Publ 351) provides a standardized framework for measuring and reporting…

Understanding the framework, requirements, and compliance pathway for pipeline safety management systems Scope of ANSI API RP 1173-2015 ANSI API RP 1173-2015 sets forth a recommended practice for developing, implementing, and maintaining a pipeline safety management system (PSMS) for onshore…

Essential Guidelines for Safety, Design, and Operational Excellence in Fuel Dispensing and Storage Facilities Introduction to ANSI/API RP 2016-2001 (2006) ANSI/API RP 2016-2001 (2006), titled Safe Handling and Storage of Petroleum Products at Service Stations and Bulk Plants, is a…