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API 619 (Screw Compressor) "Certification"

API 619 (Screw Compressor) "Certification"

API 619 (Screw Compressor) "Certification"

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I had a client ask me today if I could help him get an API 619 "Certification" so he could get his Monogram as a compressor manufacturer.

After an afternoon of digging through the web sites of screw compressor manufacturers I couldn't find any that claimed to be API 619 "Certified".  Several were proud of their ISO 9001:2000 certification, but nothing about API.  Then I read API 619 (really I skimmed it, but I don't think I missed a lot) and it says nothing about certification.  Finally I went to API and looked up what standards they issue Monograms on, and none of the compressor standards were in the list.

For other standards I've seen (and done) a review and provided the manufacturer a letter on the letterhead of a P.E. with a stamp with words to the effect that the P.E. has "reviewed the processes, procedures, and record keeping and can verify that the company has the capability of building a [device] that complies with the requirements of API ___."  Based on a letter like that companies have advertised that their stuff is "API ___ Compliant".

I feel like I've built a solid case that there is no such thing as an API 619 Certification.  Does anyone have a feel for what else might be required to compete in today's world screw compressor market?

David

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