The most common pump in refineries is the OH2 (centerline-mounted, overhung, single-stage). The 13th Edition tightens:
The 13th edition of API 610 introduces several key changes, including: Api 610 13th Edition
The API 610 13th Edition, with drafting active as of late 2024, continues to establish stringent standards for centrifugal pumps in petroleum and natural gas industries, building upon the 12th Edition's focus on reliability and material optimization. Key updates involve specific requirements for floating applications, mandatory shaft guards, and stricter NPSH3 definitions, while maintaining core OH, BB, and VS classifications. For technical documentation, review the API 610 draft specifications. The most common pump in refineries is the
Released in 2024 (jointly with ISO 13709), the 13th Edition of API 610 remains the definitive standard for heavy-duty, overhung, between-bearing, and vertically suspended centrifugal pumps. It continues to prioritize over first cost—critical for continuous, hazardous, and high-temperature services. For technical documentation, review the API 610 draft
Before diving into specifics, here are the headline alterations in API 610 13th Edition: