API Standard 612 - Special Purpose Steam Turbines for Petroleum, Chemical, and Gas Industry Services

Last update: December 13, 2006

Standard Edition Section Inquiry # Question Reply
612 5th - Mar. 6.1.6 612-I-01/02 My query is related to Clause 6.1.6b API 612. What should be the Clause 6.1.6b is not intended to address sizing criteria for a
2003 correct pressure for thermal sizing of the condenser in case of a condenser. The sizing of the condenser is a decision by the
straight condensing steam turbine with normal condenser pressure of user/contractor.
0.14 kg/cm2 Abs. and high turbine exhaust pressure alarm & shut-
down set at 0.4 & 0.7 kg/cm2 Abs.respectively? Should it be sized
considering steam flow and exhaust temperature corresponding to
0.14 kg/cm^2 Abs. or 0.7 kg/cm^2 Abs.?

612 5th - Mar. 7.1.15 612-I-01/04 Clause 7.1.15g states "internal socket-type, slotted-nut or spanner- Internal socket-type bolting has a bolt head with a recess for the
2003 type bolting shall not be used . . . unless specifically approved by the wrench device, such as six-sided socket head cap screw, star head,
purchaser". What is the API definition of an internal socket-type etc.
bolting?
612 5th - Mar. 12.3.4.1 612-I-01/03 Is the Trip Valve / Combined Trip and Throttle Valve considered an API 612 does not specify whether the trip valve/combined trip and
2003 integral part of the steam turbine? throttle valve are an integral part of the steam turbine.
612 5th - Mar. 15.6.1 612-I-02/04 Is the three-times sizing requirement for the gland vacuum system The gland vacuum system is sized for ingress of both air and steam.
2003 sized for air, or steam, or both?
612 5th - Mar. 16.3.2.3 612-I-01/99 Question 1: Is the intent of API to follow the hydrotest pressure Reply 1: No revision to 1.5 safety factor in API 612 is planned at this
2003 factor/multiplier per the latest boiler code and if not, what will be the time.
rule?

Question 2: What will be the hydrotest factor for joint integrity? Reply 2: API 612 continues to require a hydrotest safety factor of
1.5.