Refinements were made to hydraulic coverage and the "Preferred Operating Region" (POR) to ensure pumps operate closer to their best efficiency point. Where to Find Technical Articles and Summaries

The American Petroleum Institute (API) is a renowned organization that develops and publishes standards for the oil and gas industry. One of its most widely used standards is API 610, which provides specifications for centrifugal pumps used in the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries. The 12th edition of API 610 was published in 2015, and this report provides an exclusive overview of the changes, updates, and key features of this edition.

For pumps with discharge nozzles >3 inches (80mm) in parallel, head values must be within 3% of each other. 4. Material Specifications & Summary