API SPEC 12J : 2008
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SPECIFICATION FOR OIL AND GAS SEPARATORS
Hardcopy , PDF
12-08-2023
English
01-10-2008
1 Scope
1.1 General
1.2 Compliance
2 Definitions
3 Material
3.1 ASME Code
3.2 Selection
3.3 Corrosion Consideration
4 Design
4.1 Type, Size, Pressure and Temperature Ratings
4.2 Process Design and Sizing
4.3 Design Checklist
4.4 Sample Calculation
5 Fabrication, Testing, and Painting
5.1 Fabrication
5.2 Painting
5.3 Internal Coating
5.4 Preparation for Shipment
6 Marking
6.1 API Nameplate
6.2 ASME Code Nameplate
6.3 Stamping
7 Inspection and Rejection
7.1 ASME Code Inspection
7.2 Inspection Notice
7.3 Inspection by Purchaser
7.4 Rejection
7.5 Compliance
Annex A (informative) - Process Considerations
Annex B (informative) - Corrosion Guidelines
Annex C (informative) - Design and Sizing Calculations
Annex D (normative) - Separator Sizing Example Calculation
Annex E (informative) - Separator Design Information
Annex F (informative) - Use of the API Monogram by Licensees
Bibliography
Describes minimum requirements for the design, fabrication, and shop testing of oil-field type oil and gas separators and/or oil-gas-water separators used in the production of oil and/or gas, and usually located but not limited to some point on the producing flowline between the wellhead and pipeline.
DevelopmentNote |
Also available in Chinese & Russian version, see API 12J CHINESE & API 12J RUSSIAN. (09/2014)
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Standard
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38
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This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria
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PublisherName |
American Petroleum Institute
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Superseded
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Supersedes |
API 12GDU : 1990 | SPECIFICATION FOR GLYCOL-TYPE GAS DEHYDRATION UNITS |
API 51R : 2009 : R2015 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION OPERATIONS AND LEASES |
API RP 74 : 2001 : R2007 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY FOR ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION OPERATION |
API 51 : 2001 : R2013 | ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION PRACTICES FOR PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT |
API MPM CH20.5 : 2017 | MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 20.5: RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR APPLICATION OF PRODUCTION WELL TESTING IN MEASUREMENT AND ALLOCATION |
API 51 : 2001 | ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION PRACTICES FOR PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT |
API 51R : 2009 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION OPERATIONS AND LEASES |
API RP 74 : 2001 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY FOR ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION OPERATION |
API RP 74 : 2001 : R2013 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY FOR ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION OPERATION |
API SPEC 12L : 2008 | SPECIFICATION FOR VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL EMULSION TREATERS |
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API 510 : 2014 | PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTION CODE: IN-SERVICE INSPECTION, RATING, REPAIR, AND ALTERATION |
NACE RP 01 78 : 2003 | FABRICATION DETAILS, SURFACE FINISH REQUIREMENTS, AND PROPER DESIGN CONSIDERATION FOR TANKS AND VESSELS TO BE LINED FOR IMMERSION SERVICE |
NACE MR 01 75 : 2003 | METALS FOR SULFIDE STRESS CRACKING AND STRESS CORROSION CRACKING RESISTANCE IN SOUR OILFIELD ENVIRONMENTS |
API 521 : 2014 | PRESSURE-RELIEVING AND DEPRESSURING SYSTEMS |
API Q1 : 2013 | SPECIFICATION FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURING ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY |
API 520-2 : 2015 | SIZING, SELECTION, AND INSTALLATION OF PRESSURE-RELIEVING DEVICES - PART 2: INSTALLATION |
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