Overview
EN ISO 13710:2004 (adopted as SIST EN ISO 13710:2005) is a European adoption of ISO 13710:2004 that specifies requirements for reciprocating positive-displacement pumps and pump units intended for the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. The standard applies to both direct-acting and power-frame reciprocating pump types and explicitly excludes controlled‑volume pumps and rotary pumps.
Key topics
The document sets out requirements relevant to reciprocating pump equipment used in hydrocarbon processing and transportation. Key technical topics and areas typically associated with this standard include:
- Scope and definitions specific to reciprocating positive-displacement pumps
- Applicability to direct-acting and power-frame pump constructions
- Design and construction considerations that align with industry use in petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas facilities
- Performance and testing requirements for pump units (as applicable to standardization)
- Materials, documentation and marking expected for traceability and safe operation
- Safety and operational aspects relevant to installation and maintenance in process environments
(Notes: the standard text provided confirms applicability and exclusions; detailed clause-level requirements are contained in the original ISO 13710:2004 document.)
Applications
EN ISO 13710:2004 is intended for use where reciprocating positive-displacement pumps are specified, procured, designed, installed or maintained within:
- Oil and gas production and processing facilities
- Petrochemical plants and refineries
- Gas processing and distribution systems
- Turnkey pump unit manufacturers and packagers
The standard guides designers, equipment manufacturers, procurement teams, plant engineers, maintenance personnel and conformity assessors who need to ensure that reciprocating pump units meet recognized industry requirements.
Who uses this standard
- Pump manufacturers and fabricators (direct-acting and power-frame designs)
- Process, mechanical and rotating-equipment engineers
- Procurement and quality assurance teams specifying pump units
- Inspection bodies and certification authorities
- Maintenance and operations departments in petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas sectors
Related standards
- ISO 13710:2004 (original international standard)
- Other pump and fluid-handling standards covering rotary pumps, controlled‑volume devices or general pumping-system safety (consult national and industry collections for complementary guidance)
Keywords: reciprocating positive displacement pumps, EN ISO 13710, ISO 13710:2004, petroleum pumps, petrochemical pump standards, natural gas pump units, direct-acting pump, power-frame pump.
