API 685 : 2011

Table of Contents

Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Definition of Terms
4 General
5 Requirements
6 Basic Design
7 Accessories
8 Inspection, Testing, and Preparation for Shipment
9 Specific Pump Sections
10 Vendor's Data
Annex A (informative) - Application Information
Annex B (informative) - Hazard-Based Specification of
        Control/Containment Guidelines
Annex C (informative) - Sealless Centrifugal Pump
        Nomenclature
Annex D (normative) - Circulation and Cooling Water Piping
        Schematics
Annex E (informative) - Instrumentation and Protective
        Systems
Annex F (normative) - Criteria for Piping Design
Annex G (informative) - Materials Class Selection Guidance
Annex H (normative) - Materials and Material Specifications
        for Pump Parts
Annex I (informative) - Magnet Materials for Magnetic
        Couplings
Annex J (normative) - Determination of Residual Unbalance
Annex K (normative) - Pressure Temperature Profiles in the
        Recirculation Circuit
Annex L (informative) - Lateral Analysis
Annex M (normative) - Standard Baseplates
Annex N (informative) - Inspector's Checklist
Annex O (informative) - Vendor Drawing and Data
        Requirements
Annex P (informative) - Test Data Summary
Annex Q (informative) - Specific Speed and Suction-Specific
        Speed
Annex R (informative) - Typical Datasheets

Abstract

Describes the minimum requirements for sealless centrifugal pumps for use in petroleum, heavy duty petrochemical and gas industry services.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
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