Title :
21st Century petrochemical electrical practices-API RP 540 fourth edition
Author :
Griffith, Travis ; Toney, Michael K.
Author_Institution :
Ansaldo Ross Hill, Houston, TX, USA
Abstract :
API RP 540 Electrical Installations in Petroleum Processing Plants has long been a document used to unify the many electrical standards and practices used in the various petroleum and chemical industries. It has also served as a valuable tutorial and guidebook. This paper highlights the changes and new developments in 11 areas of petrochemical practice, making API RP 540 an indispensable 21st Century electrical tool
Keywords :
chemical industry; energy conservation; industrial power systems; legislation; petroleum industry; safety; standards; API RP 540 Standard revision; chemical industries; developments; electrical standards; guidebook; petrochemical electrical practices; petroleum industries; tutorial; Chemical industry; Energy efficiency; Knowledge engineering; National electric code; Petrochemicals; Petroleum; Power system control; Power system protection; Process control; USA Councils;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1999. Industry Applications Society 46th Annual
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5601-2
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1999.806449
