API STANDARD for Instrumentation and Control Manuals

1. RP 551, Process Measurement Instrumentation, First Edition, May 1993 (ANSI/API RP 551-1992)

Provides procedures for the installation of the more generally used measuring and control instruments and related accessories. Pages: 58
2. Product Number: C55100 Price: $88.00 Note : OK RP 552, Transmission Systems, First Edition, October 1994

Reviews the recommended practices for the installation of electronic and pneumatic measurement and control-signal transmission systems. Transmission systems permit operation of one or more large or small process units from a remote control center. Pages: 39
3. Product Number: C55201 Price: $72.00 Note : NOT OK RP 553, Refinery Control Valves, First Edition, September 1998

This document provides recommended criteria for the selection, specification and application of piston and diaphragm actuated control valves. It also outlines control valve design considerations, discusses control valve sizing, noise, fugitive emissions, and defines types of commonly used control valves and their actuators. Pages: 26
4. Product Number: C55301 Price: $66.00 Note : OK RP 554, Process Instrumentation and Control, First Edition, September 1995

Covers performance requirements and considerations for the section, specification, installation and testing of process instrumentation and control systems. Control centers as used in the petroleum industry are also covered. This practice is not intended to be used as a purchase specification, but makes recommendations from minimum requirements and can be used to provide guidance for the development of detailed designs and specifications. Pages: 59
5. Product Number: C55401 Price: $88.00 Note : OK API 555, Process Analyzers, First Edition, October 1995

Addresses the considerations in the application of analyzers and associated systems, installation, and maintenance. Process monitors that measure and transmit information about chemical composition, physical properties, or chemical properties are known as process analyzer systems. Process analyzers are now used widely in the refining industry for (a) monitoring and controlling product quality, (b) implementing advanced control strategies in improving process operations, (c) enhancing area safety, and (d) continuous emission monitoring and environmental measurement of air and water quality. Pages: 56
6. Product Number: C55501 Price: $66.00 Note : NOT OK RP 556, Fired Heaters & Steam Generators, First Edition, May 1997

RP 556 was written to aid in the installation of the more generally used measuring, control, and analytical instruments; transmission systems; and related accessories to achieve safe, continuous, accurate and efficient operation with minimum maintenance. Although the information has been prepared primarily for petroleum refineries, much of it is applicable without change in chemical plants, gasoline plants, and similar installations. Pages: 40
7. Product Number: C55601 Price: $77.00 Note : NOT OK RP 557, Guide to Advanced Control Systems, First Edition, December 2000

This Recommended Practice Addresses the implementation and ownership of advanced control systems for refinery purposes. RP 557 describes commonly used practices for the opportunity identification, justification, project management,

implementation and maintenance of advanced control system applications in refinery service.

Product Number: C55701 Price: $66.00 Note : NOT OK