Broadening the scope of pumps covered by API 682 would allow standardized seals to be applied in a greater number of industries .
The chemical and petrochemical industries routinely use ASME pumps in addition to API 610 pumps .
Broadening the scope of pumps covered by API   would allow standardized seals to be applied in a greater number of industries .
The chemical and petrochemical industries routinely use ASME pumps in addition to API 610 pumps .