_API_St_589-1998.pdf

Fire Test for Evaluationof Valve Stem PackingAPI STANDARD 589SECOND EDITION.JULY 1998AmericanPetroleumInstituteHelping YouGet The JobDone Right.MCOPYRIGHT 2002:American Petroloum Institutehe Documont Pollcy Management Group4COPYRIGHT 2002:American Petroloum Instituteoum provided by HS icensno Venozl59342100the Documont Policy Managomont Group at 1-800-451-1584.Fire Test for Evaluationof Valve Stem PackingManufacturing,Distribution and Marketing DepartmentAPI STANDARD 589SECOND EDITION,JULY 1998AmericanPetroleumInstituteHelping YouGet The JobDone Right.MCOPYRIGHT 2002:American Petroloum Institutehe Documont Polly Management Group14.FOREWORDThis standard covers the requirements for testing and evaluating the performance of valvestem packing when it is exposed to specifically defined fire conditions.The requirementsdescribed in this standard establish performance limits for evaluating valve stem packingacceptability.Purchasers may wish to establish more stringent requirements to meet theirspecific applications.This standard does not address exposure to long-term high temperature conditions oraging characteristics of packing components.Those testing packing in accordance with this standard are encouraged to submit the datagathered during testing to the director of the Manufacturing,Distribution and MarketingDepartment.API publications may be used by anyone desiring to do so.Every effort has been made bythe Institute to assure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained in them;however,theInstitute makes no representation,warranty,or guarantee in connection with this publicationand hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resultingfrom its use or for the violation of any federal,state,or municipal regulation with which thispublication may conflictSuggested revisions are invited and should be submitted to the director of the Manufactur-ing,Distribution and Marketing Department,American Petroleum Institute,1220 L Street,N.W.Washington.D.C.20005.COPYRIGHT 2002:American Petroloum Institutethiethe Documont Policy Managomont Group at 1-800-451-1584.