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Presented by Mohammad Rezazadeh

May 2022

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Main differences API 667 with formerly API 662-1

API 667 API 662-1

First Edition, March 2022 First Edition, Feb 2006

Reaffirmed, Feb 2011
11 Sections, Annex A~C

45 pages 26 Pages

API CRE Subcommittee SCHTE ISO/TC 67 Subcommittee SC 6

Heat Transfer Equipment Processing equipment and systems
Scope: applicable to gasketed and Scope: applicable to gasketed,
semi-welded plate-and-frame heat semi-welded and
exchangers. welded plate-and-frame heat
exchangers.
does not cover the requirements for fully
welded plate-and-frame, fully welded plate-
block, brazed
plate, or plate-in-shell heat exchangers.
API STD 668: Brazed plate
API STD 810: Welded Plate-Block Heat
Exchangers (Not published yet)

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Introducing Subcommittee API CRE SCHTE

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Clauses Requirements Description

Special service - NACE MR0103, MR0175 Recommendations and requirements for

requirements: and SP0472 H2S services (material and design
requirements)
Cyclic service Full definition of cyclic service and
requirements and guidance for design
3 Terms and Generally A wider terminology and more clear
definitions definitions
- cover plate (end plate)
- Frame
- Liner
- Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger
Plate gap/channel spacing Different definition than API 662-1

5 Proposal Additional requirement for - maximum particle size

information Vendor - fouling margin
required - When specified, additional data to be
submitted to allow the purchaser to
perform a thermal verification
6.3 Reports Detailed Inspection & test records detailed

10 Inspection & 10.2 Hydrostatic testing Additional test with both sides
Testing simultaneously pressurized.

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Plate gap definition

API 667 API 662-1

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Cyclic service

API RP 571: Thermal fatigue

- 20% variance in normal operating pressure

- 20 % variance in process flow rate
- variation in normal operating temperatures (exceeding 30°C)
- Cyclic service shall be specified by Purchaser

One cycle is where the variance occurs in a time frame of less than 24 h
and the number of cycles exceeds 12 per year.

Requirements:
- ASME Sec VIII Div. 2, cyclic service and fatigue analysis
- Plate & frame heat exchangers are not recommended for such service
- Gasket or liner leakage prior to fatigue failure
- Slip-on or lap joints connections are not allowed. Lined connections shall not be used.
- Set-in nozzles with fillet weld attachments shall not be used

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Requirements Description

7.5 Corrosion allowance - For carbon steel wetted surfaces (Nozzle connections and covers
without corrosion resistant materials, lining or weld overlay) a
minimum of 3mm CA
- Weld overlay (in case) a depth of at least 1.5mm from the finished
surface
7.6 Components g) end plates may be reinforced with stiffeners or added thickness,
when necessary, for vacuum or other design conditions.
7.6.4 Carrying bar c) the carrying bar, guide bar and heat transfer plates shall be
designed to limit the lateral and vertical movement of the plate pack
to align the gaskets and prevent snaking of the plate pack.
7.6.8 drip tray (if Detail of design for drip tray (min 5mm clearance between of the
necessary) plate pack and the top of the drip tray. Min 25mm deep, and min
50mm wider and longer than the plate pack max capacity)

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Requirements Description

7.7 connections - Typical connection geometrics (Fig.4); Studded, Set-on and Set-in
type (lined/overlay and unlined)
- Where flanged connections are used, a weld neck flange type shall
be used.
- Slip-on or lap joint connections may only be used if agreed by the
purchaser, but shall not be used in cyclic, sour, or wet hydrogen
sulfide service.
- The liner may be fabricated by welding or by forming. Lined
connections shall not be used in cyclic services, unless approved by
the purchaser.
- Set-on nozzles, full penetration
- Set-in nozzles, the nozzle shall be attached with fillet and/or groove
welds on the inside and outside of the end cover.
- Set-in nozzles with fillet weld attachments shall not be used in cyclic
service.
- Reducer: Eccentric type (to allow venting and draining)
- The use of solid alloy nozzles in lieu of lined connections is subject
to the approval of the purchaser.
- Alloy-lined connections: min thickness of lining 1mm

- Nozzle loading: 2 times Standard load (Table 1) and 0.4 of severe

load (Table 2) of API 662-1
- Directions of forces and moments on connections changed

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What included additionally in API 667

API 667

API 662-1

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7.8 Plate gaskets

When the gasket material has not been specified by the purchaser, the vendor
shall recommend a gasket material for the purchaser’s acceptance and
approval based on the operating conditions and fluid compositions.

The purchaser shall specify the compositions of the fluids, including any trace
components which may affect the gasket selection, as well as any alternate
operating conditions (e.g. chemical cleaning, flushing, or upset operation)
which are to be considered.

A.3.10 Guidance to 7.8

A.3.10.1 A good reason to avoid copy gaskets from Non-OEM makers
A correctly designed gasket must exert a minimum sealing force to prevent leakage, while at the same time
avoiding high forces which can result in damage to the gasket and gasket grooves.

To obtain optimum performance, it is important that the heat transfer plate and gasket are designed together.
Gasket profiles should be matched to the heat transfer plates that they are intended to be used on.
A “one size fits all” philosophy adds risks to the design with respect to premature leakage, gasket damages
or misaligned plate packs.

The tolerances for the gasket widths and other gasket properties like hardness etc. are proprietary
information of the vendor.

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A.3.10 Guidance to 7.8

A.3.10.7 Guidance on the use of glue-free gaskets compared with glued-on gaskets

Glued-on Gaskets Glue –free gaskets

Good for frequent disassembly for Easier serviceability / elimination of

cleaning (hydro-blasting) shipping adhesives
Improved resistance to gasket If glue materials are not compatible with
displacement (upset process conditions) the process fluid
Helps gasket to keep the shape when in high temperature applications [over
there is a risk of swelling (chemical) 140 °C], a glued gasket can be more
likely to experience a crushing effect,
especially if using crush-sensitive
materials (e.g. hydrogenated NBR);
To avoid contamination by particulates In remote areas (for quick servicing)
(becoming wedged between gasket
grooves)

A.3.10.8 Gluing technique is very important and use of reliable gluing systems are required
especially if the heat transfer plates are to be cleaned using hydro-blasting.

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8 Materials

Description API 667 API 662-1

Material of external parts Shall be of the same Shall be weldable mild carbon
that are welded directly to nominal composition as the steel or any steel permitted for
the pressure parts (Clips, material to which they are pressure parts
Supports, etc.) welded

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9 Fabrication

Description API 667 API 662-1

9.1 Welding Semi-welded heat transfer plate pairs shall be laser -

welded
Attachment welds shall be continuous (such as lugs, -
structural steel supports)
Review of Repair procedure (WPS) by purchaser before -
repair
Micro-hardness survey to be included in PQR according -
to NACE SP0472 or NACE MR0175 in sour or wet
hydrogen sulfide service
9.2 Plate Gasket A sample pull test for glued gaskets -
Installation
Visual inspection of clip-on gaskets after installation -

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10 Inspection and Testing

Description API 667 API 662-1

10.1 Quality control (set-on connections)

Lamination check of openings in covers
NDT by MT/PT before and after completion of welding NDT methos to be
specified by purchaser
If specified by purchaser, after welding set-on -
connections, UT of the attachment welds and the
cover
At least one spot RT for each accessible butt-welded -
joint
Weld porosity limits as per fully radiographed joints -

PT for welds in liners -

Production weld Welds in components made of carbon steel shall be -

hardness test hardness tested. (HAZ if required by Code)
If PWHT is required, hardness test after PWHT -

Hardness readings with a portable Brinell hardness -

tester (performed on the side of the weld in contact
with the fluid) <225 HBW
All connection-to-component welds NPS 2 or larger -

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10 Inspection and Testing

For sour or wet hydrogen sulfide service

Description API 667

UT lamination check For all carbon steel plate (to be specified by purchaser)

Wet-fluorescent For all accessible finished carbon steel welds and HAZ
magnetic particle on the process side prior to lining (if applicable)
method
Production weld For carbon steel welds (lined/unlined) in accordance
hardness with NACE MR0175 or MR103

Hardness Test
NACE MR0175

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10 Inspection and Testing

For weld deposit overlay

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10.2 Hydrostatic Testing

Additional test compared to API 662-1

a test with both sides simultaneously pressurized.

Purchaser shall specify if paint or other coatings may be applied over

welds, and any installed liners, prior to the final pressure test.

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11 Preparation for Shipment

Inert gas (e.g., nitrogen, argon) purge and fill (specified by purchaser)
- Positive pressure shall be indicated by a pressure gauge
- Gages to be protected from damage during transportation
- Maintain the positive pressure during storage
- Apply a label on all openings that states “contents are under <Insert gas>
pressure and must be depressurized before opening”

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11 Preparation for Shipment

- Gages to be protected from damage during transportation

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