API RP 520 PT II-1963
RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF PRESSURE - RELIEVING SYSTEMS IN REFINERIES SECOND EDITION (R 1973)

Standard No.

API RP 520 PT II-1963

Release Date

1963

Published By

API - American Petroleum Institute

Status

Be replaced 2006-07

Replace By

API RP 520 PT II-1988

Latest

API STD 520 PT II:2015

Scope

This recommended practice is intended to cover methods of installation for pressure relief valves. Where pressure relief valves are mentioned@ it is intended to cover the use of safety valves@ safety relief valves@ or relief valves.It covers gas@ vapor and liquid service generally@ but does not cover special applications which require unusual installation conditions@ Maintenance is not included in this recommended practice@ nor is it intended to cover piping design in detail.

API RP 520 PT II-1963 history

• 0000 API STD 520 PT II:2015
• 2003 API RP 520 PT II-2003 Sizing@ Selection@ and Installation of Pressure-Relieving Devices in Refineries Part II—Installation (Fifth Edition)
• 1994 API RP 520 PT II-1994 Sizing@ Selection@ and Installation of Pressure-Relieving Devices in Refineries Part II - Installation (Fourth Edition)
• 1988 API RP 520 PT II-1988 Sizing@ Selection@ and Installation of Pressure-Relieving Devices in Refineries Part II - Installation (Third Edition)
• 1963 API RP 520 PT II-1963 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF PRESSURE - RELIEVING SYSTEMS IN REFINERIES SECOND EDITION (R 1973)