Understanding the Methodology for Estimating Hydrocarbon Vapor Emissions from Fixed-Roof Storage Tanks Scope and Purpose of API Publication 2514A API Publication 2514A, originally issued in 1981 and reaffirmed in 1987, provides a standardized methodology for estimating hydrocarbon evaporation losses from…

Scope and Purpose API Publication 2517, first issued in 1989 and amended by the 1994 Addendum, provides a standardized methodology for estimating evaporation losses from external floating-roof tanks storing volatile liquids. The document supersedes earlier API bulletins and remains a…

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…

Understanding the scope, technical requirements, and compliance strategies for API Publication 2391 API Publ 2391-2013 (First Edition) provides recommended practices for the integrity management of piping systems and pipelines in upstream oil and gas facilities. Published by the American Petroleum…

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Technical requirements for demonstration of vapor dispersion modeling for LNG facilities and risk assessment Scope and Purpose API Publication 2376 (1998) establishes a framework for evaluating and demonstrating the suitability of vapor dispersion models for liquefied natural gas (LNG) applications.…

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…

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 and Implementation Guidance for Accurate Natural Gas Fractionation Analysis Scope of API Publ 2375-1997 API Publication 2375-1997 (commonly referred to as API 2375) establishes a standardized gas chromatographic method for determining the lean gas and hydrocarbon-rich gas content…

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…

| 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 |…

Scope, Technical Requirements, and Compliance for Safe Tank Car Preparation 1. Scope of API Publ 2207-1998 API Publ 2207-1998, Preparing Tank Car Tanks for Interior Examination and Repair, establishes recommended practices for the safe preparation of rail tank cars that…

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…

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…