API RP 615: Valve Selection Guide:
– API RP 615, is an API Recommended Practice publication which is not common in the industry.
– API RP 615, in my opinion, is a very good introduction to API Valves Standards, as it covers all of the valves standards in a summarized way.
– API RP 615 first edition was in 2010, then 2016, and the last current edition is in 2022.
– This is a part from the introduction: “This recommended practice (RP) aids in selection of valves for the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) and may also assist in the selection of valves for other industrial processes, such as power or general industry process applications.
The task force members who developed this document represent many years of experience in the design and selection of valves and are composed of professionals from manufacturing, engineering contractors, and end users.
The objective of this RP is to disseminate suggested information on valve selection recommendations as an aid to reduce operational problems and maintenance costs.
Although this RP provides guidance on the selection of valves, the valve specifier or end user is required to pay particular attention to, and is ultimately responsible for, all aspects of the application involving process, metallurgical, and mechanical considerations”
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