Shell Dep Standards [work] (2025)

Unlike international codes (ASME, API, ISO) which offer general best practices, DEPs provide that are often more stringent. They close loopholes left by international standards to align with Shell’s risk tolerance and operational philosophy.

For centrifugal pumps, API 610 is the baseline. But Shell DEP 32.31.00.10 adds requirements for bearing housing vibration monitoring, shaft material hardness, and a mandatory 4-hour performance test under extreme conditions. shell dep standards

Shell DEPs cover a wide range of engineering disciplines, categorized by functional areas: Unlike international codes (ASME, API, ISO) which offer