API 617 : 2014

Part 1 - General Requirements
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions, and Abbreviations
4 General
5 Accessories
6 Inspection, Testing, and Preparation for Shipment
7 Supplier's Data
Annex A (normative) - Procedure for the Determination
        of Residual Unbalance
Annex B (informative) - Typical Shaft End Seals
Annex C (normative) - Requirements for Lateral Analysis
        Reports
Annex D (normative) - Requirements for Torsional Analysis
        Reports
Annex E (normative) - Magnetic Bearings
Annex F (normative) - Dry Gas Seal Testing at
        Manufacturer's Shop
Annex G (informative) - Guidelines for Anti-surge Systems
Annex H (informative) - Typical Bid Tab Template
Annex I (informative) - Full-load/Full-pressure/Full-speed
        Testing
Bibliography


Part 2 - Nonintegrally Geared Centrifugal and Axial
         Compressors
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions, and Abbreviations
4 General
5 Accessories
6 Inspection, Testing, and Preparation for
  Shipment
7 Supplier's Data
Annex A (normative) - Datasheets
Annex B (informative) - Vendor (Supplier) Data and
        Drawing Requirements
Annex C (informative) - Centrifugal Compressor
        Nomenclature
Annex D (informative) - Typical Materials for Components
Annex E (informative) - Inspector's Checklist
Annex F (normative) - Nozzle Forces and Moments


Part 3 - Integrally Geared Centrifugal Compressors
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions, and Abbreviations
4 General
5 Accessories
6 Inspection, Testing, and Preparation for
  Shipment
7 Supplier's Data
Annex A (informative) - Typical Datasheets
Annex B (informative) - Vendor (Supplier) Drawing and
        Data Requirements
Annex C (informative) - Nomenclature
Annex D (informative) - Typical Materials for Integrally
        Geared Compressors
Annex E (informative) - Inspector's Checklist
Annex F (informative) - External Forces and Moments
Annex G (normative) - Rating Formulae for Integral Gearing


Part 4 - Expander-compressors
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions, and Abbreviations
4 General
5 Accessories
6 Inspection, Testing, and Preparation for Shipment
7 Supplier's Data
Annex A (informative) - Datasheets
Annex B (informative) - Vendor (Supplier) Drawing and
        Data Requirements
Annex C (informative) - Nomenclature
Annex D (informative) - Typical Materials for Major
        Components
Annex E (informative) - Inspector's Checklist
Annex F (normative) - Nozzle Forces and Moments
Annex G (informative) - Lubrication and Sealing
        Requirements

Part 1 - General Requirements Defines minimum requirements and gives recommendations for axial compressors, singleshaft and integrally geared process centrifugal compressors, and expander-compressors for special purpose applications that handle gas or process air in the petroleum, chemical, and gas industries. Part 2 - Nonintegrally Geared Centrifugal and Axial Compressors Describes minimum requirements and gives recommendations for axial compressors, single-shaft and integrally geared process centrifugal compressors, and expander-compressors for special purpose applications that handle gas or process air in the petroleum, chemical, and gas industries. Part 3 - Integrally Geared Centrifugal Compressors Gives minimum requirements and gives recommendations for axial compressors, singleshaft and integrally geared process centrifugal compressors, and expander-compressors for special purpose applications that handle gas or process air in the petroleum, chemical, and gas industries. Part 4 - Expander-compressors Explains minimum requirements and gives recommendations for axial compressors, singleshaft and integrally geared process centrifugal compressors, and expander-compressors for special purpose applications that handle gas or process air in the petroleum, chemical, and gas industries.