API 615 applies to industrial-liquid lubricants used in rotating equipment, including:
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Identify required valve size, maximum design pressure, and operating temperature.
One of the most practical (and challenging) recommendations in API 615 involves . The RP suggests that for high-hazard services, an operator should be able to achieve isolation within 10 minutes of recognizing the emergency.
It provides guidance on isolation, flow reversal prevention, and throttling valves, including: Gate, Ball, and Plug valves Butterfly and Globe valves Check valves
