Api 610 13th Edition Now

Ensure a centrifugal pump meets key requirements of API 610 13th edition (e.g., design, materials, testing, and documentation).

While the general inspection categories remain (Radiography, Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant), the acceptance criteria have been tightened. Api 610 13th Edition

| Requirement | 11th Edition | 12th Edition | 13th Edition | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Optional | Recommended | Mandatory for pumps > 150 kW | | Coupling guard locking | Hex bolts | Hex bolts with locking wire | Quick-release with captive bolts | | Casing drain | 1" NPT minimum | 1" NPT minimum | 2" for pumps > 50 L/s flow | | Nameplate data | QR code not required | Optional QR code | Mandatory QR code linking to digital O&M manual | | Spare parts interchangeability | Same OEM only | Same OEM only | Same OEM + certified third-party (with approval) | Ensure a centrifugal pump meets key requirements of

: Optional Thermal Growth Verification Test for pumps with operating temperature > 250°C (measure cold-to-hot alignment shift). Here is a draft post you can use

Here is a draft post you can use for LinkedIn or an industry newsletter, focusing on the key discussions surrounding this upcoming revision.

API 610 13th Edition: The Next Evolution in Centrifugal Pump Standards