Do Dampers & API 560 Comply With Each Other?
Dampers used in industrial applications, particularly in the oil and gas industry, often need to comply with various standards to ensure safety, reliability, and performance. The American Petroleum Institute (API) 560 standard, titled “Fired Heaters for General Refinery Services,” primarily addresses the design, fabrication, installation, inspection, and testing of fired heaters used in refineries and petrochemical plants.

While API 560 is specifically focused on fired heaters, components associated with these heaters, such as dampers, might also be required to comply with the standard to ensure overall system compatibility and safety. Compliance with API 560 for dampers would typically mean that the dampers need to meet certain design, material, and performance criteria set forth in the standard.
Here are key points to consider regarding damper compliance with API560:
- Relevance to Application: Dampers used in systems covered by API 560 (like those in fired heaters) are expected to comply with the standard to ensure they meet the necessary safety and operational criteria.
- Design and Material Requirements: API 560 may specify requirements for materials, design, and construction of dampers to ensure they can withstand the operating conditions of fired heaters.
- Inspection and Testing: Dampers might need to undergo specific inspection and testing procedures to verify compliance..
- Documentation and Certification: Manufacturers may need to provide documentation and certification indicating that their dampers meet the standard’s requirements.
If you are involved in specifying or procuring dampers for a project, it’s important to verify whether compliance is required based on the specific application and industry standards. Consulting the API 560 standard and engaging with Damper Technology Ltd who are familiar with these requirements can help ensure that the dampers meet all necessary criteria.
DTL Have a long history and track record of providing expert dampers for applications involving API standards.