Scope:General
This standard covers the minimum dry gas sealing system requirements in association with axial, centrifugal, and rotary screw compressors and expanders for use in the petroleum, chemical, and gas industry services as described in API 617 and API 619.
API 692 does not apply to other types of shaft seals such as clearance seals, restrictive ring seals, or oil seals.
Part 1-General Requirements
This part of API 692 contains information pertinent to all equipment covered by the other parts of API 692. It shall be used in conjunction with the following parts of API 692 as applicable.
- Part 2-Dry Gas Seals.
- Part 3-Dry Gas Seal Support Systems.
- Part 4-Installation and Commissioning.
Document History
API STD 692
June 1, 2018
Dry Gas Sealing Systems for Axial, Centrifugal, and Rotary Screw Compressors and Expanders
General This standard covers the minimum dry gas sealing system requirements in association with axial, centrifugal, and rotary screw compressors and expanders for use in the petroleum, chemical,...
References
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API RP 551 - Process MeasurementPublished by API on February 1, 2016
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API RP 571 - Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining IndustryPublished by API on April 1, 2011
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API STD 520 P2 - Sizing, Selection, and Installation of Pressure-relieving Devices Part II-InstallationPublished by API on March 1, 2015
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