API 571 : 2011

Table of Contents

SECTION 1
 1.1 Introduction
 1.2 Scope
 1.3 Organization and Use
 1.4 References
 1.5 Definitions of Terms
 1.6 Technical Inquires
SECTION 2
 2.1 Standards
 2.2 Other References
SECTION 3
 3.1 Terms
 3.2 Symbols and Abbreviations
SECTION 4
 4.1 General
 4.2 Mechanical and Metallurgical Failure Mechanisms
 4.3 Uniform or Localized Loss of Thickness
 4.4 High Temperature Corrosion [>400 degrees F
     (204 degrees C)]
 4.5 Environment - Assisted Cracking
SECTION 5
 5.1 General
 5.2 Process Unit PFD's
ANNEX A
 A.1 Introduction
 A.2 Inquiry Format

Abstract

Gives general guidance as to the most likely damage mechanisms affecting common alloys used in the refining and petrochemical industry and is intended to introduce the concepts of service-induced deterioration and failure modes.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	API 571 : 2003