API RP 571 Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry
 |
| Purchase Information |
| Use this form to request purchase information on API online subscriptions. |
|
|
Document API RP 571 is offered by IHS as part of an online subscription. This subscription contains many documents on the same topic.
You may also purchase this document alone from the IHS Standards Store.
API RP 571 Document Information:
Title
Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry
American Petroleum Institute
Publication Date:
Dec 1, 2003
Scope:
General guidance as to the most likely damage mechanisms for common
alloys used in the refining and
petrochemical industry is provided in this recommended practice. These
guidelines provide
information that can be utilized by plant inspection personnel to
assist in identifying likely
causes of damage, and are intended to introduce the concepts of
service-induced deterioration and
failure modes.
The summary provided for each damage mechanism provides the
fundamental information required for a
FFS assessment performed in accordance with API RP 579 or an RBI study
performed in accordance with
API RP 580.
The damage mechanisms in this recommended practice cover situations
encountered in the refining and
petrochemical industry in pressure vessels, piping, and tankage. The
damage mechanism descriptions
are not intended to provide a definitive guideline for every possible
situation that may be
encountered, and the reader may need to consult with an engineer
familiar with applicable
degradation modes and failure mechanisms, particularly those that
apply in special cases.
About IHS
IHS (NYSE: IHS) is a leading global provider of critical technical information, decision-support tools and related services in a number of industries including aerospace and defense, automotive, construction, electronics, and energy. IHS serves customers ranging from large governments and multinational corporations to smaller companies and technical professionals in more than 100 countries. IHS been in business for more than 45 years and employ more than 2,300 people around the world.
