Category API Standards

Review of the Evaporative Loss Model and Guidance for Emissions Calculation API Publ 2377-1999 is a key technical publication from the American Petroleum Institute (API) that provides a comprehensive review of the evaporative loss model for atmospheric storage tanks. It…

A comprehensive technical overview of the petroleum industry publication covering quality management, transfer operations, and compliance in the downstream fuel supply chain API Publ 2378:2000 – Management of the Fuel Supply Chain – is the petroleum industry’s definitive guidance document…

| Hydrocarbon | Standard AIT (ASTM E659) (°C) | Typical HSIT (Open Air) (°C) | Key Risk Factor | |—|—|—|—| | Methane | 580 | > 600 | High stability requires very high temp | | Propane | 470 |…

Technical Overview of Scope, Requirements, and Compliance for the Petroleum Industry 1. Scope and Purpose API Publ 2217A-1997 (Guidelines for Work in Inert or Enclosed Confined Spaces) provides industry-recognized safety practices for personnel entering and working within confined spaces that…

Understanding the Scope, Technical Requirements, and Compliance for Fireproofing in the Oil and Gas Industry Scope of API Publ 2218:1999 API Publication 2218:1999, titled Fireproofing Practices in Petroleum and Petrochemical Processing Plants, provides guidelines for the selection, application, and maintenance…

Technical Overview of In-Service Welding and Tapping Safety Based on API Publication 2207 API Publication 2207 (1998, including the 1999 errata) serves as a critical reference for engineers, pipeline operators, and maintenance personnel involved in the safe execution of welding,…

A comprehensive overview of the scope, technical requirements, and compliance considerations for API Publ 2210 in tank vapor control systems. Introduction API Publication 2210 (1982, Reaffirmed 1986) — commonly referred to as API Publ 2210 — provides guidelines for the…

Understanding ignition energy, quenching distance, and safe handling of flammable gases Scope and Purpose API Publication 2214 (first edition, 1989) provides a comprehensive compilation of spark ignition properties for a wide range of flammable gases and vapors commonly encountered in…

Scope, Technical Requirements, and Compliance Guidance for API Publication 2031 (1991 Edition) Scope and Introduction API Publ 2031-1991, titled Combustible Gas Detection Systems for Offshore and Onshore Applications, is a guidance document published by the American Petroleum Institute. It provides…

Analyzing the Foundational Requirements, Engineering Controls, and Compliance Legacy of the 1985 Edition Scope and Applicability of API Publ 2201-1985 API Publication 2201, originally released in 1985, specifically governs the procedures for welding or hot tapping on in-service equipment in…