The API 685 standard outlines the specifications for sealless centrifugal pumps used in the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries. These pumps are designed to ensure containment and prevent leakage of hazardous or toxic fluids. This standard is applicable to single stage overhung pumps of two classifications, Magnetic Drive Pumps (MDP) and Canned Motor Pumps (CMP). AxFlow offers a wide range of API 685 pumps including OH2, BB2 and turbine models along with canned pumps to API 685.
Benefits of API 685 Standard
- Enhanced Safety: API 685-compliant pumps feature a seal less design, eliminating the need for dynamic seals that can be prone to leakage, enhancing safety when handling hazardous or volatile fluids.
- Reduced Environmental Impact: By eliminating seal leakage, these pumps help prevent the release of hazardous fluids into the environment, contributing to environmental protection and compliance with stringent regulations.
- Reliability and Longevity: The seal less design minimizes wear and tear associated with traditional mechanical seals, resulting in increased reliability, reduced maintenance, and extended pump life.
- Process Efficiency: API 685 pumps offer efficient and reliable performance, ensuring precise fluid handling and minimizing downtime, enhancing overall process efficiency.
Industry relevance for API 685 Standard
- Petrochemical Industry: These pumps are widely used in refineries and petrochemical plants for handling hazardous and volatile fluids such as acids, solvents, and hydrocarbons.
- Chemical Processing: API 685 pumps find applications in the chemical industry for transferring corrosive or toxic chemicals without the risk of seal leakage.
- Oil and Gas: In the oil and gas sector, these pumps are essential for transferring liquefied gases, aggressive liquids, and other volatile substances without the risk of leakage.
- Environmental Protection: Their seal less design makes them particularly relevant in applications where preventing fluid leakage is critical for protecting the environment and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
AxFlow Products according to API 685 Standard
AxFlow offers a wide range of pumps that comply with the API 676 standard. These pumps adhere to the stringent requirements outlined by API 676, ensuring high-quality construction and performance in critical applications across various industries.
API 685-compliant pumps play a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient handling of hazardous fluids across various industrial sectors, offering enhanced safety, environmental protection, and operational reliability.
