API 676 pumps
What is API 676
API 676 is a standard set by the American Petroleum Institute (API) that defines requirements for rotary positive displacement pumps used in the petrochemical and oil and gas industries. This standard was developed to ensure that pumps meet certain performance, safety and reliability criteria in industrial applications where fluid handling is critical to the production process.
API 676 provides detailed specifications for rotary pumps, including progressive cavity pumps, which are commonly used in the petrochemical industry to transfer viscous and abrasive fluids. This standard establishes requirements for the materials, construction, design, testing and performance of pumps to ensure that they can operate safely and efficiently in demanding industrial environments.
For companies operating in the petrochemical and oil and gas industries, compliance with API 676 is critical to ensure that the pumps used meet the quality and safety standards required by the industry. API 676-compliant pumps offer reliable performance, reduce the risk of failures and malfunctions, and contribute to the overall safety and efficiency of industrial operations.
Nova Rotors progressing cavity pumps: Compliance with API standard 676
Introduction: progressing cavity and progressing cavity pumps are critical components in many industrial applications, including petrochemical and oil & gas. When it comes to selecting a pump for these critical applications, compliance with industry standards is essential to ensure reliable performance and operational safety. In this article, we will examine how Nova Rotors' progressing cavity and progressive cavity pumps meet the high standards of the American Petroleum Institute (API), specifically the API 676 standard, and offer reliable solutions for industry needs.
Nova Rotors and API 676 compliance: Nova Rotors' progressing cavity and progressive cavity pumps are designed and manufactured with the aim of meeting or exceeding the most stringent industry standards. In particular, Nova Rotors offers a range of pumps that can be manufactured to the API 676 standard, which specifies requirements for rotary positive displacement pumps used in the petrochemical and oil & gas industries. Compliance with this standard ensures that Nova Rotors pumps offer reliable performance, operational safety and durability.
Features of Nova Rotors API 676-compliant pumps
Nova Rotors' API 676-compliant progressing cavity and progressive cavity pumps have a number of distinctive features:
- High-quality materials: Nova Rotors uses robust and durable materials that meet the requirements of API 676 to ensure reliable performance and durability such as super duplex or stainless steel.
- On request for pumps, Nova Rotors provides a collection of material certificates for wetted parts according to EN10204 3.1, which certifies the compliance of materials with standards and specifications. On request also according to NACE MR0175 which is a standard that provides specific requirements for the selection of materials used in corrosive and high hydrogen sulphide environments.
- Both are important to ensure the quality and safety of equipment and structures in industries that require reliable and corrosion-resistant materials.
- Innovative design: Nova Rotors pumps are designed with state-of-the-art technology to optimise efficiency and durability, ensuring trouble-free operation even in the most demanding conditions.
- API-compliant mechanical seal housings: The mechanical seals used in Nova Rotors pumps conform to API standards, ensuring reliable sealing and optimal protection of internal parts.
- ANSI and ASME B16.5 compliant flanges: The flanges used in Nova Rotors pumps conform to the ASME B16.5 standard, ensuring safe and reliable installation according to industry specifications.
Conclusion: Nova Rotors' progressing cavity and progressive cavity pumps are an excellent choice for petrochemical and Oil & Gas applications, offering reliable performance, durability and compliance with the highest industry standards, including API 676. Thanks to their innovative design and build quality, Nova Rotors pumps are able to meet the most demanding customer requirements and ensure efficient and trouble-free operation even under the most demanding operating conditions.
