Category API Standards

Technical Overview of the Tiered Risk-Based Corrective Action Framework for Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment Introduction and Scope API Publication 4625 (1995) — formally titled Interim Guidance for the Use of the Site-Specific Risk-Based Approach to Assess the Potential…

A technical guide to the analysis of residues from in-situ burning of crude oil, including analytical protocols and regulatory considerations. Scope and Application Purpose of API Publ 4627-1995 API Publication 4627 (1995) provides a standardized framework for the characterization of…

Technical Guide to Accelerated Oxidation Testing for Petroleum Products Scope and Application API Publication 4622 (1995) provides standardized laboratory procedures for determining the potential for oxidation of hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon mixtures under accelerated conditions. The document is intended for use…

Comprehensive Guide to the API Standard for Managing Water Discharges in Petroleum Facilities API Publication 4623-1995 (API Publ 4623-1995) is a technical standard that provides comprehensive guidance on the design, operation, and maintenance of oil-water separators for the treatment of…

A Comprehensive Guide to the API Publication for NORM Identification, Handling, and Disposal in Upstream Operations Scope and Purpose of API Publ 46201-1995 API Publ 46201-1995, titled Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in Oil and Gas Production, is…

Understanding the Scope, Technical Requirements, and Implementation Strategies for Petroleum Industry Used Oil Handling Scope and Purpose of API Publ 4621A-1995 API Publication 4621A-1995 (commonly referred to as API Publ 4621A) provides the petroleum industry with a comprehensive framework for…

Technical guidance and framework for evaluating and remediating petroleum releases using risk-based principles. Scope and Application API Publ 4620-1995, titled Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) at Petroleum Release Sites, provides a technical framework for assessing and managing risks associated with petroleum…

Assessing the Operational, Economic, and Environmental Implications of Oxygenated Fuel Additives for Downstream Engineers Scope and Historical Context of API Publ 4618-1995 scan Published in 1995, API Publication 4618 emerged from a critical juncture in the U.S. downstream petroleum industry,…

Understanding the Technical Framework and Implementation of API’s Pioneering RBI Publication API Publ 4619-1995, titled Risk-Based Inspection — Development of Guidelines for the Application of Risk-Based Inspection Techniques for the Refining and Chemical Industries, is a landmark publication that established…

Understanding the Methodologies and Compliance Implications for Refinery Emissions Management Scope and Application API Publication 4616, issued in 1994, provides a comprehensive framework for characterizing and estimating air emissions from petroleum refinery operations. The publication focuses on the identification of…