The oil and gas industry is heavily regulated, and ensuring the safety and reliability of pressure vessels is a critical aspect of this regulation. One of the key standards used to achieve this is API 510, the Pressure Vessel Inspection Code. In this guide, we’ll explore what API 510 is, why it’s important, and what […]
What is API 510 ? API 510, also known as the Pressure Vessel Inspection Code, is a globally recognized standard for the inspection, repair, alteration, and re-rating of in-service pressure vessels. The American Petroleum Institute (API) developed this standard to ensure the safe and reliable operation of pressure vessels in the oil and gas industry. […]
One of the first objectives of an in-service inspection of pressure vessels is to estimate the remaining life and to set the next planned internal and external intervals. API 510 gives guidance on how to calculate these parameters. At first look, it seems just a matter of a simple equation where remaining life can […]