: Updated criteria for bearing selection now include specific energy density considerations, particularly for large pipeline pumps. Hydrocarbon Processing Core Classifications in API 610
Understanding the current 12th Edition is essential, as any future 13th Edition will likely build upon these relatively recent shifts: Separation from ISO : The 12th Edition is no longer co-branded with , marking a move back to a purely API-led document. Parallel Operation Api 610 13th Edition
API 610 has always worked in concert with API 682 (Pump Shaft Sealing Systems). The 13th Edition officially withdraws any standalone sealing guidance and mandates full compliance with . : Updated criteria for bearing selection now include