API RP 576 Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices
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API RP 576 Document Information:
Title
Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices
American Petroleum Institute
Publication Date:
Nov 1, 2009
Scope:
This recommended practice (RP) describes the inspection and
repair practices for automatic pressure-relieving devices commonly
used in the oil and petrochemical industries. As a guide to the
inspection and repair of these devices in the user's plant, it is
intended to ensure their proper performance. This publication
covers such automatic devices as pressure-relief valves,
pilot-operated pressure-relief valves, rupture disks, and
weight-loaded pressurevacuum vents.
The scope of this RP includes the inspection and repair of
automatic pressure-relieving devices commonly used in the oil and
petrochemical industry.
The recommendations in this publication are not intended to
supersede requirements established by regulatory bodies. This
publication does not cover weak seams or sections in tanks,
explosion doors, fusible plugs, control valves, and other devices
that either depend on an external source of power for operation or
are manually operated. Inspections and tests made at manufacturers'
plants, which are usually covered by codes or purchase
specifications, are not covered by this publication.
This publication does not cover training requirements for
mechanics involved in the inspection and repair of
pressurerelieving devices. Those seeking these requirements should
see API 510, which gives the requirements for a quality control
system and specifies that the repair organization maintain and
document a training program ensuring that personnel are
qualified.
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