API STD 617-2002
Axial and Centrifugal Compressors and Expander-compressors for Petroleum@ Chemical and Gas Industry Services (Seventh Edition; Errata: June 1@ 2003)

Standard No.

API STD 617-2002

Release Date

2002

Published By

API - American Petroleum Institute

Status

Be replaced 2016-09

Replace By

API STD 617-2014

Latest

API STD 617-2022

Scope

This standard covers the minimum requirements for axial compressors@ single-shaft and integrally geared process centrifugal compressors and expander-compressor for use in the petroleum@ chemical@ and gas industries services that handle air or gas. This standard does not apply to fans (covered by API Std 673) or blowers that develop less than 34 kPa (5 psi) pressure rise above atmospheric pressure. This standard also does not apply to packaged@ integrally-geared centrifugal plant and instrument air compressors@ which are covered by API Std 672. Hot gas expanders over 300??(570?? are not covered in this standard. This chapter contains information pertinent to all equipment covered by this standard. It is to be used in conjunction with the following chapters as applicable to the specific equipment covered: Chapter 2??Centrifugal and Axial Compressors Chapter 3??Integrally Geared Compressors Chapter 4??Expander-compressors Note: A bullet ( ? ) at the beginning of a paragraph indicates that either a decision is required or further information is to be provided by the purchaser. This information should be indicated on the data sheets (see Annex A of Chapters 2@ 3 and 4); otherwise@ it should be stated in the quotation request (inquiry) or in the order.

API STD 617-2002 history

• 1970 API STD 617-2022
• 2014 API STD 617-2014 Axial and Centrifugal Compressors and Expander-compressors (Eighth Edition)
• 2002 API STD 617-2002 Axial and Centrifugal Compressors and Expander-compressors for Petroleum@ Chemical and Gas Industry Services (Seventh Edition; Errata: June 1@ 2003)
• 1995 API STD 617-1995 Centrifugal Compressors for Petroleum@ Chemical@ and Gas Service Industries
• 1988 API STD 617-1988 Centrifugal Compressors for General Refinery Service (Fifth Edition)
• 1979 API STD 617-1979 Centrifugal Compressors for General Refinery Services (Fourth Edition: Includes Addendum: November 1979 and Errata: February 1983)
• 1973 API STD 617-1973 CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS FOR GENERAL REFINERY SERVICES (THIRD EDITION)
• 1963 API STD 617-1963 CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS FOR GENERAL REFINERY SERVICES (SECOND EDITION)
• 1958 API STD 617-1958 CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS FOR GENERAL REFINERY SERVICES (FIRST EDITION)