API STD 619-2004
Rotary-Type Positive-Displacement Compressors for Petroleum@ Petrochemical@ and Natural Gas Industries (Fourth Edition)

Standard No.

API STD 619-2004

Release Date

2004

Published By

API - American Petroleum Institute

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

API STD 619-2010

Latest

API STD 619-2010

Scope

This standard covers the minimum requirements for dry and oil-flooded helical lobe rotary compressors (see Figure 1) used for vacuum or pressure or both in petroleum@ petrochemical@ and natural gas industries. It is intended for compressors that are in special-purpose applications. It does not cover general purpose air compressors@ liquid ring compressors@ and vane-type compressors. Note: Standard air compressors are covered in ISO 10440: Petroleum and natural gas industries - Rotary-Type Positive-Displacement Compressors Part 2 - Packaged air compressors (oil free).

API STD 619-2004 history

• 2010 API STD 619-2010 Rotary-Type Positive-Displacement Compressors for Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries (Fifth Edition)
• 2004 API STD 619-2004 Rotary-Type Positive-Displacement Compressors for Petroleum@ Petrochemical@ and Natural Gas Industries (Fourth Edition)
• 1997 API STD 619-1997 Rotary Type Positive Displacement Compressors for Petroleum@ Chemical@ and Gas Industry Services (Third Edition)
• 1985 API STD 619-1985 Rotary-Type Positive Displacement Compressors for General Refinery Services (SECOND EDITION)