Geothermal Power Plant Industry Standards Analysis

International Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeDescriptionKey Requirements
ISO 14122ISOPower GenerationGeneral RequirementsPlant specifications
API RP 14EAPIPiping SystemsDesign & OperationSystem requirements
ASME PTC 45ASMEPerformance TestingPlant PerformanceTesting procedures
IEC 60034IECRotating MachinesGenerator StandardsEquipment specs
ISO 15649ISOPiping SystemsHigh PressureDesign requirements

Well Design & Drilling Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
API RP 53APIWell ControlBlowout prevention
ISO 10417ISOSubsurface SafetySafety systems
NACE MR0175NACEMaterials SelectionCorrosion resistance
API Spec 6AAPIWellhead EquipmentEquipment specs
API RP 14BAPIDesign & InstallationWell safety systems

Environmental Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
ISO 14001ISOEnvironmental ManagementManagement system
EPA Class VEPAUnderground InjectionInjection wells
ISO 14064ISOGHG EmissionsCarbon accounting
EU Directive 2009/28/ECEURenewable EnergyEU requirements
ISO 14040ISOLife Cycle AssessmentEnvironmental impact

Safety Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
ISO 45001ISOOccupational SafetySafety management
OSHA 1910.119OSHAProcess SafetyUS requirements
NFPA 850NFPAFire ProtectionFire safety
API RP 49APIDrilling SafetySafe practices
IEC 61508IECFunctional SafetySafety systems

Plant Design Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
ASME BPVCASMEPressure VesselsDesign code
API 650APIStorage TanksTank design
TEMA StandardsTEMAHeat ExchangersDesign requirements
API RP 520APIPressure ReliefSafety systems
IEC 60079IECHazardous AreasEquipment protection

Material Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
ASTM A53ASTMPiping MaterialsMaterial specs
NACE MR0103NACEMaterial RequirementsCorrosion resistance
ISO 15156ISOMaterials SelectionH2S resistance
API 5LAPILine PipePipe specifications
ASME B31.1ASMEPower PipingMaterial requirements

Performance Testing

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
ASME PTC 45ASMEPlant PerformanceTesting procedures
ISO 18213ISOPerformance TestingTest methods
ASTM E974ASTMThermal TestingTesting standards
IEC 60034-2-1IECGenerator TestingEfficiency testing
ISO 5167ISOFlow MeasurementFlow testing

Control System Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
IEC 61511IECProcess SafetySafety systems
ISA 18.2ISAAlarm ManagementAlarm systems
IEC 62443IECCybersecuritySecurity requirements
API RP 14CAPIControl SystemsSafety controls
IEC 61131IECPLC ProgrammingControl systems

Grid Connection Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
IEEE 1547IEEEGrid InterconnectionConnection requirements
IEC 61400-21IECGrid ConnectionPower quality
ENTSO-EEUNetwork CodeEU requirements
G99 (UK)UKGrid ConnectionUK requirements
AS 4777AustraliaGrid ConnectionAustralian standards

Quality Management

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
ISO 9001ISOQuality ManagementManagement system
API Q1APIQuality ProgramsQuality requirements
ISO 17025ISOTesting LabsLaboratory requirements
ISO 19011ISOAuditingAudit guidelines
ISO 10012ISOMeasurement SystemsMeasurement quality

Maintenance Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
ISO 55000ISOAsset ManagementManagement system
API RP 571APIDamage MechanismsInspection guidance
ISO 14224ISOReliability DataData collection
NFPA 70BNFPAElectrical MaintenanceMaintenance procedures
API RP 580APIRisk-Based InspectionInspection program

Resource Assessment

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
ASTM D5072ASTMGeothermal ResourcesAssessment methods
ISO 17741ISOEnergy SavingsCalculation methods
USGS StandardsUSGSResource EvaluationAssessment guidelines
IGA StandardsIGAResource AssessmentBest practices
API RP 44APISampling MethodsSampling procedures