Packaged Integrally Geared Centrifugal Air Compressors for Petroleum Chemical and Gas IndustryServices APISTANDARD672 FIFTHEDITION AUGUST2019 energy NPI AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
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Contents Page Scope 2 Normative References. 1 3 Terms Definitions Acronyms andAbbreviations 4 3.1 Terms and definitions. 4 3.2 10 4 General.. 12 4.1 Unit Responsibility 12 4.2 Nomenclature.. 12 5 Requirements. 12 5.1 Units of measurement. 12 5.2 StatutoryRequirements 12 5.3 DocumentRequirements 13 6 Basic Design 13 6.1 General 13 6.2 Pressure Casings 18 6.3 Casing Connections 18 6.4 ExternalForces andMoments. 19 6.5 Rotating Elements. 20 6.6 Seals and Sealing Systems 21 6.7 Dynamics 21 6.8 BearingsandBearingHousings 23 6.9 Lubrication... 24 6.10 Materials. 25 6.11Nameplatesand RotationArrows 27 28 7 Accessories 30 7.1 Drivers. 30 7.2 Couplings and Guards 31 7.3 Baseplate/SupportStructure.. 33 7.4 Controlsand Instrumentation 34 7.5 Piping. 41 7.6 IntercoolersandAftercoolers 42 7.7 Inlet Air Filter 43 7.8 Discharge Blowoff Silencer. 43 7.9 Special Tools 43 7.10 Additional Accessories Requirements for 44 8 Inspection Testing andPreparation for Shipment. 45 8.1 General. 45 8.2 Inspection.. 46 8.3 Testing 46 8.4 PreparationforShipment. 49 8.5 Packages Only.. 50 9 Vendor'sData. 51 9.1 General 51