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Refineries process harsh media under extreme temperatures and pressures. API 553 provides design logic to counteract several key fluid degradation phenomena:
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Severe Service Considerations: Cavitation, Flashing, and Noise How to Access a Legitimate API 553 PDF 1. Scope and Purpose of API RP 553