Table of Contents

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions and Acronyms
4 Common Heater and Boiler Designs
5 Heater and Boiler Mechanical Reliability
6 Deterioration Mechanisms
7 Frequency and Timing of Inspections
8 Safety Precautions, Preparatory Work, and
   Cleaning
9 Outage Inspection Programs
10 Boiler Outage Inspection
11 On-stream Inspection Programs
12 Tube Reliability Assessment
13 Method of Inspection for Foundations, Settings,
   and Other Appurtenances
14 Repairs
15 Records and Reports
Annex A (informative) - Sample Inspection Checklists for
                        Heaters and Boilers
Annex B (informative) - Sample Heater Inspection Records
Annex C (informative) - Sample Semi-Annual Stack Inspection
                        Record
Bibliography

Abstract

Describes the inspection practices for fired boilers and process heaters (furnaces) used in petroleum refineries and petrochemical plants.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	API 573 : 2003 : R2010 API 573 : 2003