The API 674 standard defines the requirements for reciprocating positive displacement pumps used in high-pressure service. Developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API), this 
standard ensures that reciprocating plunger pumps meet specific criteria, emphasizing their reliability, safety, and performance in high-pressure applications.
API 674 covers the design, materials, manufacturing, and testing specifications for these pumps. It aims to standardize the construction and performance of reciprocating plunger pumps to ensure they effectively handle high-pressure operations, especially within industries dealing with oil, gas, and petrochemical processes. Compliance with API 674 signifies that a pump meets stringent industry standards, offering confidence in its reliability and suitability for challenging applications requiring high-pressure pumping.
Benefits of API 674 Standard
- High Pressure Applications: API 674 pumps are specifically designed for high-pressure applications, offering robustness and reliability under demanding conditions.
- Compact and Efficient: These reciprocating plunger pumps are often lighter and have a smaller footprint compared to equivalent pumps, offering space-saving solutions without compromising performance.
- Reliability: Compliance with API 674 assures reliability, ensuring that the pumps can consistently handle high-pressure operations, minimizing downtime and maintenance needs.
- Safety: Designed to meet stringent standards, API 674 pumps prioritize safety in high-pressure processes, contributing to a safer operational environment.
Industry relevance for API 674 Standard
- Oil and Gas: In the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, where high-pressure applications are common, API 674 pumps are crucial for various operations, including chemical injection, water injection, well service applications, and pressure testing.
- Offshore Operations: These pumps find significant relevance in offshore processes such as chemical injection, seawater and produced water injection, and various well service applications due to their reliability and ability to handle high-pressure demands.
- Safety Compliance: Within industries requiring compliance with stringent safety and performance standards, API 674 certification ensures that pumps meet the necessary criteria for high-pressure applications, contributing to safety protocols and industry regulations.
AxFlow Products according to API 674 Standard
AxFlow offers a wide range of pumps that comply with the API 674 standard. These pumps adhere to the stringent requirements outlined by API 674, ensuring high-quality construction and performance in critical applications across various industries.
