API STD 661:2013(R2024) pdf download,Petroleum, Petrochemical, and Natural Gas Industries—Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers for Gen.

This standard provides essential requirements and recommendations concerning the design, materials selection, fabrication, inspection, testing, and preparation for shipment of air-cooled heat exchangers intended for use in the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries.

Key aspects covered by this standard include:

Design Requirements: Guidelines to ensure that the heat exchangers are engineered for optimal performance and efficiency in various operational conditions.
Materials Selection: Recommendations for choosing appropriate materials that can withstand the specific environmental and operational challenges encountered in these industries.
Fabrication Processes: Best practices for manufacturing the heat exchangers to ensure high quality and reliability.
Inspection Protocols: Procedures for thorough inspections to confirm that the heat exchangers meet all relevant standards and specifications.
Testing Procedures: Methods for evaluating the performance and integrity of the heat exchangers before they are put into service.
Preparation for Shipment: Guidelines to ensure that the heat exchangers are properly packaged and secured for safe transport to their installation sites.

The aim of this standard is to ensure that air-cooled heat exchangers are produced to meet the demanding requirements of the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas sectors, thereby enhancing their efficiency and reliability in various applications.