API STD 670-1976
NONCONTACTING VIBRATION AND AXIAL POSITION MONITORING SYSTEM (First Edition; ERTA: January 1984)

Standard No.

API STD 670-1976

Release Date

1976

Published By

API - American Petroleum Institute

Status

Be replaced 2006-07

Replace By

API STD 670-1986

Latest

API STD 670-2014

Scope

This specification covers the minimum requirements for shaft vibration and axial position monitoring using noncontacting@ eddy current proximity devices. It outlines a standardized system for monitoring machinery and covers hardware (sensors and instruments) requirements@ installation@ and arrangement.

API STD 670-1976 history

• 2014 API STD 670-2014 Machinery Protection Systems (FIFTH EDITION)
• 2000 API STD 670-2000 Machinery Protection Systems (Fourth Edition)
• 1993 API STD 670-1993 Vibration@ Axial Position@ and Bearing Temperature Monitoring Systems (Third Edition; Replaces STD 678)
• 1986 API STD 670-1986 Vibration@ Axial-Position@ and Bearing-Temperature Monitoring Systems (Second Edition)
• 1976 API STD 670-1976 NONCONTACTING VIBRATION AND AXIAL POSITION MONITORING SYSTEM (First Edition; ERTA: January 1984)