API 671 : 2007 : R2010
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
SPECIAL PURPOSE COUPLINGS FOR PETROLEUM, CHEMICAL AND GAS INDUSTRY SERVICES
Hardcopy , PDF
09-07-2020
English
01-01-2010
API Foreword
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Statutory requirements
5 Coupling selection
6 Coupling design
7 Coupling ratings
8 Coupling requirements
8.1 Metallic flexible-element couplings
8.2 Machining
8.3 Spacer
8.4 Hub type
8.5 Integral flanges
8.6 Hubs
8.7 Solo plate (idling adapter)
8.8 Moment simulator
8.9 Component fit tolerances and potential
unbalance calculations
8.10 Fasteners (including studs)
8.11 Electrical insulation
8.12 Dynamics
9 Balance
9.1 General
9.2 Balancing methods
9.3 Balance criteria
9.4 Trim balance holes
10 Materials
11 Accessories
12 Manufacturing quality, inspection, testing and
preparation for shipment
12.1 Manufacturing quality
12.2 Inspection and testing
12.3 Inspection
12.4 Testing
12.5 Preparation for shipment
13 Vendor data
13.1 General
13.2 Proposals and contract data
Annex A (normative) - Torsional damping couplings and
resilient couplings
Annex B (normative) - Gear couplings
Annex C (normative) - Quill-shaft couplings
Annex D (informative) - Factors for metallic element
couplings
Annex E (informative) - Example of the determination
of potential unbalance
Annex F (informative) - Examples of misalignments
Annex G (informative) - Coupling tapers
Annex H (normative) - Coupling guards
Annex I (informative) - Procedure for residual unbalance
check
Annex J (informative) - Coupling datasheets
Bibliography
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