API 12J : 2008

Table of Contents

1 Scope
  1.1 General
  1.2 Compliance
2 Definitions
3 Material
  3.1 ASME Code
  3.2 Selection
  3.3 Corrosion Consideration
4 Design
  4.1 Type, Size, Pressure and Temperature Ratings
  4.2 Process Design and Sizing
  4.3 Design Checklist
  4.4 Sample Calculation
5 Fabrication, Testing, and Painting
  5.1 Fabrication
  5.2 Painting
  5.3 Internal Coating
  5.4 Preparation for Shipment
6 Marking
  6.1 API Nameplate
  6.2 ASME Code Nameplate
  6.3 Stamping
7 Inspection and Rejection
  7.1 ASME Code Inspection
  7.2 Inspection Notice
  7.3 Inspection by Purchaser
  7.4 Rejection
  7.5 Compliance
Annex A (informative) - Process Considerations
Annex B (informative) - Corrosion Guidelines
Annex C (informative) - Design and Sizing Calculations
Annex D (normative) - Separator Sizing Example Calculation
Annex E (informative) - Separator Design Information
Annex F (informative) - Use of the API Monogram by Licensees
Bibliography

Abstract

Describes minimum requirements for the design, fabrication, and shop testing of oil-field type oil and gas separators and/or oil-gas-water separators used in the production of oil and/or gas, and usually located but not limited to some point on the producing flowline between the wellhead and pipeline.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	API 12J : 1989(R1999)