1、Recommended Practice for Installation,Maintenance,andOperation of Internal-CombustionEnginesAPI RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 7C-11FFIFTH EDITION,NOVEMBER 1,1994REAFFIRMED:APRIL 2008Recommended Practice for Installation,Maintenance,and Operation of Internal-CombustionEnginesExploration and Production Departm
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14、API standard.Copyright 8 1994 American Petroleum institute API RP*7C-LLF 94=0732270 0538676 813 CONTENTS Page SCOPE.1.1.1.2.1.3.1.4.GENERAL.2.1 Mounting.2.2 Levelling.2.3 Alignment.2.4 Flexible Couplings.2.5 Sheaves,Bearings,and Clutch Shafts.2.6 Engine Exhaust.2.7 Protection Against Weather.2.8 Eng
15、ine Cooling System.2.9 Cooling Air.2.10 Fuel System.2.1 1 Battery Starting Systems.2.12 Gas Starters.2.13 Control Equipment and Safety Devices.2.14 Loading or Unloading.2.15 Fires and/or Explosions.DRILLING OR OTHER LARGE INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES.3.1 Engine-Flywheel Alignment.3.2 Diesel-Engine Fu
16、el-Pump Lines.3.3 Elevation of Diesel Fuel Tank.MULTIPLE-CYLINDER PUMPING ENGINES.4.1 Wet Stacking.4.2 Design of V-Belt Drive.4.3 Inspection Prior to Starting.5.1 Foundation.5.2 Gas Volume Tank and Fuel Connection.5.3 Exhaust Lines.GENERAL MAINTENANCE.6.1 Daily Inspection.6.2 Weekly Inspection.6.3 Monthly Inspection.SINGLE-CYLINDER AND TWO-CYLINDER PUMPING ENGINES.DRILLING OR OTHER LARGE INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES.7.1 Daily Inspection.7.2 Weekly Inspection.7.3 Monthly Inspection.PUMPING ENGINES
