Category API Standards

A comprehensive technical overview of the scope, methodology, and compliance considerations for fire and explosion hazard assessment in atmospheric storage tanks Introduction API Publ 2021A-1998, officially titled Interim Guidance for the Hazard Evaluation of the Potential for a Fire or…

A comprehensive review of the 1997 API guidance document for evaluating environmental liabilities at petroleum industry sites Scope and Purpose of API Publication 1835 API Publication 1835, formally titled Site-Specific Assessment of Environmental Liability, was released in 1997 by the…

Evaluating the Enduring Scope and Safety Principles of the Historic 1976 Scan Scope and Intent of API Publication 2008 API Publication 2008, originally published in 1976 and available today as a historical scanned document, addresses the acute toxicity risks associated…

| Parameter | Impact on Corrosion | Key Finding (API 1645) | |—|—|—| | Temperature | Scale formation, reaction kinetics | Film formation at >60°C | | pH | Acidic environment, FeCO3 solubility | Higher pH promotes scaling | |…

A Technical Guide to Evaluating Vapor Recovery System Performance Using Statistical Methodologies Scope and Purpose API Publication 1669 (1994), titled Loss Assessment of Vapor Recovery Systems at Service Stations, provides a standardized methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of vapor recovery…

A comprehensive guide to the requirements and recommendations of API Publication 1673 for safe welding operations on aboveground storage tanks API Publ 1673-2009, titled Safe Welding Practices for Aboveground Storage Tanks, provides recommended practices for ensuring safety during welding, cutting,…

Technical Overview and Compliance Considerations for Corrosion Management in Storage Tanks Introduction API Publication 1629 (first edition, 1993) provides industry-recognized guidelines for the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of cathodic protection (CP) systems intended to mitigate corrosion on the internal…

A technical guide to the scope, requirements, and compliance notes of API Publ 1638-1994 for waste oil handling Scope and Application API Publication 1638 (1994), originally titled “Management Practices for Used Oil,” offers comprehensive guidance on the proper handling, storage,…

Scope, Technical Requirements, Implementation Highlights, and Compliance Notes for Oxygenated Fuel Handling Scope of API Publ 1642:1996 API Publication 1642 (1996 edition) provides comprehensive guidance for the handling, blending, storage, and distribution of alcohols and ethers used as oxygenates in…

Key Technical Requirements and Implementation Strategies for Waste Oil Handling in the Petroleum Industry Scope of API Publication 1628C API Publication 1628C (1996) addresses the management of used oil generated during petroleum exploration, production, refining, and distribution. It provides a…