The design section outlines wall thickness calculations and safety factors.
API 11P specifically targets used in upstream and midstream natural gas services. This differs from API 618 , which focuses on low-speed, heavy-duty compressors for refinery and chemical plant services. A typical package covered under this standard includes:
First published in the late 1980s, this specification has undergone several revisions to align with modern safety and performance expectations. The current active version is .