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API SPEC 12K : 2008

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SPECIFICATION FOR INDIRECT TYPE OILFIELD HEATERS
Withdrawn date

01-20-2023

Published date

10-01-2008

1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Materials
  4.1 General
  4.2 Coils
  4.3 Flanges
  4.4 Fittings
  4.5 Proprietary Fittings
  4.6 Bolting
  4.7 Shells, Firetubes and Stacks
5 Design
  5.1 Coil Design
  5.2 Shell Design
  5.3 Standard Firebox Rating
  5.4 Firetube Heat Flux
  5.5 Firetube Heat Density
  5.6 Stack Height
6 Fabrication, Testing and Painting
  6.1 General
  6.2 Coil Fabrication
  6.3 Shell, Firetube, Stack and Accessories
  6.4 Painting
7 Marking
  7.1 Nameplate
  7.2 Shell Nameplate
  7.3 Coil Nameplate
  7.4 Coil Connection
8 Inspection and Rejection
  8.1 Inspection Notice
  8.2 Inspection by Purchaser
  8.3 Rejection
  8.4 Compliance
Annex A (informative) - Indirect Heater Design Information
Annex B (informative) - Gas Flow Rate
Annex C (informative) - Combustion Efficiency
Annex D (informative) - Heat Transfer
Annex E (informative) - Structural Design Guidelines
Annex F (informative) - Corrosion Guidelines
Annex G (informative) - Use of the API Monogram by Licensees

Describes minimum requirements for the design, fabrication, and shop testing of oilfield indirect type fired heaters used in the production of oil, gas, and their associated fluids. They are usually located at some point on the producing flow-line between the wellhead and pipeline.

DevelopmentNote
Also available in Chinese version, see API 12K CHINESE. (09/2014)
DocumentType
Standard
ProductNote
This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria
PublisherName
American Petroleum Institute
Status
Withdrawn
Supersedes

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API 51 : 2001 : R2013 ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION PRACTICES FOR PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
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API 51R : 2009 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION OPERATIONS AND LEASES

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