3500 System Introduction

The 3500 is designed to fully comply with the American Petroleum Institute’s Standard API 670, the world’s most widely used specification for machinery protection systems. For reciprocating compressor applications, the 3500 meets API 618 requirements as well. It can also be ordered with DNV and Class NK certifications for maritime applications such as offshore platforms and ship propulsion. And, when used as part of a safety instrumented system, third party Functional Safety Certification can be supplied for applications requiring up to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2. In addition, the 3500 is approved to meet relevant Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Factory Mutual (FM), GOST, ATEX, and CE requirements.

Bently Nevada follows closely the development and changes in these standards and continually demonstrates our capacity and commitment to be in sync with them as they change and evolve. This continued focus and investment in regulatory excellence ensures our customers don’t have to worry about deploying a non-compliant solution thatmay later require significant update or replacement. A compliance miss has the potential for exposure to not only catastrophic consequences, but also can lead to fines from governments and inspection agencies as well as impact on insurance rates and reputation. Baker Hughes Bently Nevada is committed to continued compliance leadership and full regulatory excellence.