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Exploration and Production
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Refining
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– General: Oil Field Equipment and Materials
1
– Inspection of Refinery Equipment
95
– Offshore Structures
2
– Mechanical Equipment Standards for Refinery Service
98
– Derricks and Masts
8
- Equipment Datasheets
101
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8
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102
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13
– Pressure-Relieving Systems for Refinery Service
105
– Drilling Equipment
17
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106
– Hoisting Tools
19
– Electrical Installations and Equipment
108
– Wire Rope
20
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109
– Oil Well Cements
20
– Instrumentation and Control Systems
111
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23
– Technical Data Book Petroleum Refining
112
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26
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113
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34
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50
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Health and Environmental Issues
133
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135
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136
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136
Marketing
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137
– General
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– Exposure: Assessment and Monitoring
137
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137
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138
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152
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154
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154
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93
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Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for
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(includes Errata 1 dated February 2014, Errata 2 dated March 2014,
GENERAL: OIL FIELD EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
Addendum 1 dated June 2016, Addendum 2 dated June 2018, and
Errata 3 dated November 2019)
The API Composite List
Portuguese translation of Spec Q1.
This is a directory of companies licensed to use the API Monogram and
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APIQR Registration Mark. This directory also lists the companies who have
registered Perforator Designs with API. It provides an alphabetical list of
approximately 1,400 manufacturers licensed (at the time of publication) to
Spec Q1 *
mark their products with the API Monogram. It also contains a classified
Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for
listing (by specific API specification) of these licensed manufacturers, as well
Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas
as over 200 APIQR ISO 9000 registered firms. This directory was developed
Industry-Russian
to assist those individuals desiring to purchase products and services
meeting API specifications from companies whose quality systems and
(includes Errata 1 dated February 2014, Errata 2 dated March 2014,
capabilities are verified by API’s Quality Programs. It is updated and
Addendum 1 dated June 2016, Addendum 2 dated June 2018, and
published quarterly.
Errata 3 dated November 2019)
A searchable on-line version of the composite list is updated weekly and can
Russian translation of Spec Q1.
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Spec Q1
Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for
Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for
Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas
Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas
Industry
Industry-Spanish
(includes Errata 1 dated February 2014, Errata 2 dated March 2014,
(includes Errata 1 dated February 2014, Errata 2 dated March 2014,
Addendum 1 dated June 2016, Addendum 2 dated June 2018, and
Addendum 1 dated June 2016, Addendum 2 dated June 2018, and
Errata 3 dated November 2019)
Errata 3 dated November 2019)
Establishes the minimum quality management system requirements for
Spanish translation of Q1.
organizations that manufacture products or provide manufacturing-related
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processes under a product specification for use in the petroleum and natural
gas industry. This specification specifies requirements of a quality
management system for an organization to demonstrate its ability to
Spec Q2
consistently provide reliable products and manufacturing-related processes
Quality Management System Requirements for Service Supply
that meet customer and legal requirements. This specification specifies
Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
requirements of a quality management system for an organization to
demonstrate its ability to consistently provide reliable products and
Defines the quality management system (QMS) requirements for service
manufacturing-related processes that meet customer and legal
supply organizations for the petroleum and natural gas industries. It is
requirements. The quality management system requirements specified in this
intended to apply to the execution of services for the petroleum and natural
specification are in alignment with the clause requirements and format of
gas industry. This includes, but is not limited to, activities such as well
document used for the provision of services and use of service-related
construction, intervention, production, and abandonment, as well as repair/
product (API Q2). Pages: 47
maintenance/configuration of service-related product. Pages: 33
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Quality Management System Requirements for Service Supply
Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for
Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries-
Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas
Russian
Industry-Chinese
(includes Errata 1 dated February 2014, Errata 2 dated March 2014,
Russian translation of Q2.
Addendum 1 dated June 2016, Addendum 2 dated June 2018, and
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that other segments carefully review these requirements in order to
determine their applicability and, if necessary, to develop an applicable
Facilities Systems Completion Planning and Execution
annex identifying any segment-specific requirements.
Applies to a wide variety of projects within the oil and gas industry excluding
This document does not include technical requirements for products and
subsurface. Although intended for oil and gas industry, the process
does not include requirements for determination of fitness-for-service for a
described in this document can be applied to other industries as well. It is
particular product. In addition, this document does not include requirements
intended that the processes and practices established herein can be
for original design and manufacture of product. Pages: 14
adapted and applied from a single piece of tagged equipment to a complex
petrochemical facility. The process described is intended to be applied at a
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system level. The systems completion process is the sequential activities
within a project that verify and prove the construction, installation,
TR 18TR1
integration, testing, and preparation of systems have been completed as
Guidance on Changes to API Q1, Ninth Edition
designed, and thus, the facility is ready for start-up and operations. The
Written for experienced quality professionals seeking to implement the new
systems completion process is designed to help prepare and manage the
requirements of API Q1, 9th Edition and to gain a deeper understanding of
transfer of care, custody, and control of facilities under construction through
the requirements with an overall view to improving their quality management
appropriate certification and documentation, such that the details of
system (QMS) and conformance to API Q1, 9th Edition. While API Q1, 9th
progress are evident. Pages: 11
Edition was created independently of ISO 9001:2008, the specification
1st Edition | July 2013 | Reaffirmed: December 2019
continues to satisfy those requirements and the supplemental requirements
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in API Q1, 8th Edition. The formatting of API Q1, 9th Edition was revised to
align with API Q2, 1st Edition and to follow a chronological order in the
TR 1PER15K-1
production and delivery of the product. Pages: 22
Protocol for Verification and Validation of High-Pressure High-
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Temperature Equipment
TR 18TR4
Focuses on an evaluation process for HPHT equipment in the petroleum and
natural gas industries that includes design verification analysis, design
Evaluation of Welding Requirements as Applicable to API Product
validation, material selection considerations, and manufacturing process
Specifications
controls necessary to ensure the equipment is fit-for-service in the
A result of an evaluation of the consistency of welding requirements between
applicable HPHT environment where HPHT environments are intended to
API Product Specifications that are primarily used in exploration and
mean one or more of the following well conditions exist:
production. The intent of the evaluation was to identify a means to standardize
the completion of the well requires completion equipment or well control
welding requirements across API Product Specifications. Pages: 117
equipment assigned a pressure rating greater than 15,000 psig or a
1st Edition | December 2017
temperature rating greater than 350 °F;
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the maximum anticipated surface pressure or shut-in tubing pressure is
greater than 15,000 psig on the seafloor for a well with a subsea
OFFSHORE STRUCTURES
wellhead or at the surface for a well with a surface wellhead; or
the flowing temperature is greater than 350 °F on the seafloor for a well
TR 2A-LFS
with a subsea wellhead or on the surface for a well with a surface
Load Factor Study for API Recommended Practice 2A-LRFD
wellhead.
Evaluates the suitability of the load factors in API 2A-LRFD, 1st Edition
The design verification and validation protocols in this report should be used
(1993) given the accumulated experience since the 1980s about hurricane
as a guide by the various API standards committees to develop future
hazards and platform performance. Pages: 124
documents on equipment specifications for HPHT service. This report is not
intended to replace existing API equipment specifications, but to
1st Edition | November 2020
supplement them by illustrating accepted practices and principles that may
Product Number: G2ALFS01 | Price: $120.00
be considered in order to maintain the safety and integrity of the equipment.
This report is intended to apply to the following equipment: wellheads, tubing
RP 2A-LRFD
heads, tubulars, packers, connections, seals, seal assemblies, production
Planning, Designing, and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms-
trees, chokes, and well control equipment. It may be used for other
Load and Resistance Factor Design
equipment in HPHT service. Pages: 90
Specifies requirements and provides recommendations applicable to the
1st Edition| March 2013 | Product Number: G1PER15K11| Price: $159.00
following types of fixed steel offshore structures for the petroleum and
natural gas industries: free-standing and braced caissons, jackets,
Std 18LCM
monotowers, and towers. In addition, it is applicable to compliant bottom
Product Life Cycle Management System Requirements for the
founded structures, steel gravity structures, jack-ups, other bottom founded
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
structures, and other structures related to offshore structures (such as
underwater oil storage tanks, bridges, and connecting structures), to the
Defines the requirements of a management system for service providers
extent to which its requirements are relevant. This document contains
performing lifecycle management of products for organizations in the
requirements for planning and engineering of the following tasks: design,
petroleum and natural gas industry. The document identifies requirements
fabrication, transportation, and installation of new structures, as well as their
for service providers of lifecycle management and the activities required to
future removal; in-service inspection and integrity management of both new
perform product lifecycle management including determination of product
and existing structures; assessment of existing structures; and evaluation of
lifecycle management status, actions required to maintain a status, and
structures for reuse at different locations. Pages: 518
development of the lifecycle management plan.
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Multiple products used together as part of a system application may be
included in the scope of this document, but only as individual products. This
document was developed for upstream activities application. This document
is intended for pressure-containing and/or pressure-controlling products for
wellbore fluids but may also be applied to other equipment that is specified
by the product owner or customer. While this document and/or portions
thereof could be applicable to other industry segments, it is recommended
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RP 2D
Planning, Designing, and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms-
Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes
Working Stress Design
(includes Errata 1 dated August 2015 and Addendum 1 dated October 2020)
Contains requirements for the design and construction of new fixed offshore
Intended to serve as a guide to crane owners and operators in developing
platforms and for the relocation of existing platforms used for drilling,
operating and maintenance practices and procedures for use in the safe
development, and storage of hydrocarbons in offshore areas. In addition, this
operation of pedestal-mounted revolving cranes on fixed or floating offshore
document should be used in conjunction with RP 2SIM for the assessment
platforms, jackup drilling rigs, semi-submersible drilling rigs and other types
of existing platforms in the event that it becomes necessary to make a
of mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs). Guidelines are also given for the
determination of the fitness-for-purpose of the structure. Pages: 310
pre-use inspection and testing of temporary cranes (also called self-erecting,
22nd Edition | November 2014 | Reaffirmed: September 2020
leapfrog or bootstrap cranes) that are erected offshore.
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Equipment (e.g. davits, launch frames) used only for launching life-saving
appliances (life boats or life rafts) are not included in the scope of this
RP 2A-WSD *
document. Pages: 120
Planning, Designing, and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms-
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Working Stress Design-Russian
RP 2D-2
Russian translation of RP 2A-WSD.
Training for Offshore Pedestal-mounted Crane Riggers, Operators,
22nd Edition | November 2014 | Reaffirmed: September 2020
and Inspectors
Product Number: G2AWSD22R | Price: $428.00
Enhances the robustness of previous test programs an improved hands-on
style of testing that will strengthen competency and understanding of safety
Spec 2B
protocols. This standard establishes general principles for the training of
Specification for the Fabrication of Structural Steel Pipe
personnel for safe operations and maintenance of offshore pedestal-mounted
cranes, as a companion to API 2D and API 2C. This standard also provides
Covers the fabrication of structural steel pipe formed from plate steel with
requirements and recommendations for personnel seeking qualification as a
longitudinal and circumferential butt-welded seams. Pipe is typically in sizes
crane rigger, operator, or inspector. The revised training requirements in API 2D-
of 14 in. outside diameter and greater, with a wall thickness 3/8 in. and
2 will help enhance worker safety at offshore sites, with the goal of improving
greater (up to a nominal 40 ft in length), and is suitable for use in
industry safety by reducing the number of drop incidents while boosting
construction of welded offshore structures. The use of the ERW process or
productivity and working to eliminate the economic losses that stem from
spiral welded pipe is not included in this specification. Pipe fabricated under
damage. API 2D-2 means all around improvements when it comes to
this specification is intended to be used primarily in piling and main
operational safety, maintenance, and sustainability of pedestal-based cranes,
structural members, including tubular truss connections, where internal
improving the overall lifespan of these key pieces of lifting hardware. Pages: 57
stiffeners are not usually required. Pages: 8
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RP 2EQ/ISO 19901-2:2004
Seismic Design Procedures and Criteria for Offshore Structures
Spec 2B *
(includes Addendum 1 dated January 2019)
Specification for the Fabrication of Structural Steel Pipe-Chinese
Contains requirements for defining the seismic design procedures and
criteria for offshore structures and is a modified adoption of ISO 19901-2.
Chinese translation of Spec 2B.
The intent of the modification is to map the requirements of ISO 19901-2 to
6th Edition | July 2001 | Reaffirmed: September 2020
the United States’ offshore continental shelf (U.S. OCS). The requirements
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are applicable to fixed steel structures and fixed concrete structures. The
effects of seismic events on floating structures and partially buoyant
Spec 2B *
structures are also briefly discussed. The site-specific assessment of jack-
Specification for the Fabrication of Structural Steel Pipe-Russian
ups in elevated condition is only covered to the extent that the requirements
are applicable. This document defines the seismic requirements for new
Russian translation of Spec 2B.
construction of structures in accordance with RP 2A-WSD, 22nd Edition and
6th Edition | July 2001 | Reaffirmed: September 2020
later. Earlier editions of RP 2A-WSD are not applicable. Only earthquake-
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induced ground motions are addressed in detail. Other geologically induced
hazards such as liquefaction, slope instability, faults, tsunamis, mud
Spec 2C
volcanoes, and shock waves are mentioned and briefly discussed. The
Offshore Pedestal-Mounted Cranes
requirements are intended to reduce risks to persons, the environment, and
assets to the lowest levels that are reasonably practicable.
(includes Errata 1 dated June 2021)
This edition of RP 2EQ is the modified national adoption of ISO 19901-
Provides requirements for design, construction, and testing of offshore
2:2004. Pages: 54
pedestal mounted cranes. Offshore cranes are defined in this specification
1st Edition | November 2014 | Reaffirmed: January 2021
as pedestal mounted elevating and rotating lift devices for transfer of
materials or personnel to or from marine vessels and structures. Offshore
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cranes are typically mounted on a fixed (bottom supported) or floating
platform structure used in drilling and production operations. Spec 2C is not
Spec 2F
intended to be used for the design, fabrication, and testing of davits and/or
Specification for Mooring Chain
emergency escape devices. Spec 2C is also not intended to be used for
Covers flash-welded chain and forged center connecting links used for
shipboard cranes or heavy lift cranes. Pages: 150
mooring of offshore floating vessels such as drilling vessels, pipe lay barges,
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derrick barges, and storage tankers. Pages: 16
6th Edition | June 1997 | Reaffirmed: September 2020
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English-language versions, which remain the official standards. API shall not be responsible for any discrepancies or interpretations of these translations. Translations may not
include any addenda or errata to the document. Please check the English-language versions for any updates to the documents.
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RP 2FPS
Specification for Mooring Chain-Chinese
Planning, Designing, and Constructing Floating Production Systems
Chinese translation of Spec 2F.
Provides guidelines for design, fabrication, installation, inspection, and
6th Edition | June 1997 | Reaffirmed: September 2020
operation of floating production systems (FPSs). A FPS may be designed
Product Number: G02F06C | Price: $97.00
with the capability of one or more stages of hydrocarbon processing, as well
as drilling, well workover, product storage, and export. This document
RP 2FB
addresses only floating systems where a buoyant hull of some form supports
the deck, production, and other systems. Bottom-fixed components, such as
Recommended Practice for Design of Offshore Facilities Against Fire
self-supporting risers, and station keeping systems, such as turret mooring,
and Blast Loading
catenary anchor leg mooring (CALM), single anchor leg mooring (SALM), etc.
Provides an assessment process for the consideration of fire and blast in the
are considered as ancillary components and are addressed in more detail in
design of offshore structures and includes guidance and examples for setting
other API recommended practices. Pages: 191
performance criteria. This document complements the contents of the Section
2nd Edition | October 2011 | Reaffirmed: September 2020
18 of RP 2A-WSD, 21st Edition with more comprehensive guidance in design
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of both fixed and floating offshore structures against fire and blast loading.
Guidance on the implementation of safety and environmental management
RP 2FSIM
practices and hazard identification, event definition and risk assessment can
be found in RP 75 and the RP 14 series. The interface with these documents is
Floating Systems Integrity Management
identified and emphasized throughout, as structural engineers need to work
Provides guidance for floating system integrity management (FSIM) of
closely with facilities engineers experienced in performing hazard analysis as
floating production systems (FPSs), which include tension leg platforms
described in RP 14J, and with the operator's safety management system as
(TLPs), used by the petroleum and natural gas industries to support drilling,
described in RP 75. Pages: 63
production, storage, and/or offloading operations.
1st Edition | April 2006 | Reaffirmed: September 2020
FPSs described in this recommended practice are governed by local
regulatory requirements and recognized classification society (RCS) rules (if
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classed). No specific regulatory compliance or RCS requirements are
restated in this RP. The requirements of this RP do not apply to mobile
TR 2FC-1
offshore drilling units (MODUs) or to mobile offshore units (MOUs) used in
Studlink and Studless Fatigue Curves for Mooring Lines
support of construction operations. For integrity management (IM)
Summarizes the derivation of fatigue curves for studless and studlink chain
considerations, these units are typically governed by RCS rules. Pages: 101
mooring lines for inclusion in API 2SK, 3rd Edition. The 2nd of API 2SK has a
1st Edition | September 2019
single fatigue curve for mooring chain; this curve is a non-unique lower
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bound to all of the in-water and in-air studlink fatigue test data. API 2SK,
2nd Edition does not have separate fatigue curves for studlink and studless
RP 2GEO/ISO 19901-4:2003
chain. The studlink fatigue curve derived in this report is based on the salt
Geotechnical and Foundation Design Considerations
water tension-tension fatigue tests performed by the National Engineering
Laboratory, Glasgow, UK (NEL) and Exxon Production Research Company
(includes Addendum 1 dated October 2014)
(EPR) on oil rig quality (ORQ) studlink chain with bar diameters of 2 in., 3 in.,
Contains requirements and recommendations for those aspects of
and 4 in. The studless fatigue curve is based on the saltwater tension-
geoscience and foundation engineering that are applicable to a broad range
tension fatigue tests performed by NEL on R3 and R4 studless chain with a
of offshore structures, rather than to a particular structure type. Such
bar diameter of 3 in. Pages: 32
aspects are site characterization, soil and rock characterization, design and
1st Edition | January 2020 | Product Number: G02FC101 | Price: $75.00
installation of foundations supported by the seabed (shallow foundations),
identification of hazards, and design of pile foundations.
TR 2FC-2
Aspects of soil mechanics and foundation engineering that apply equally to
offshore and onshore structures are not addressed. The user of this
Fatigue TN Curves for Chain, Wire, and Polyester Mooring Lines
document is expected to be familiar with such aspects.
(Including Corrections for High-tension Ranges)
This edition of RP 2GEO is the modified national adoption of ISO 19901-
Summarizes the derivation of high-load, range-low cycle corrections to API
4:2003. Pages: 103
2SK, 3rd Edition studlink and studless chain fatigue curves, and in this respect
1st Edition | April 2011 | Reaffirmed: January 2021
supplements the derivation of standard fatigue curves reported in API 2FC-1,
Product Number: GG2GEO01 | Price: $167.00
1st Edition. In addition, low cycle high load range corrections to API 2SK’s
independent wire rope core (IWRC) and spiral strand (SS) wire rope fatigue
curves are proposed, and polyester rope fatigue data is reviewed and
Spec 2H
compared to the recommendations presently contained in API 2SM, API 2SK,
Specification for Carbon Manganese Steel Plate for Offshore
and ISO 19901-7. The proposed corrections to the API TN curves and chain
Structures
and polyester fatigue test data are provided; where the lower part of the
Covers two grades of intermediate strength steel plates up to 4 in. thick for
piecewise linear TN curves (in the log-log space) are the same as in API 2SK,
use in welded construction of offshore structures, in selected critical portions
while the upper part is the correction, or change, proposed. Pages: 26
that must resist impact, plastic fatigue loading, and lamellar tearing. These
1st Edition | January 2020 | Product Number: G02FC201 | Price: $65.00
steels are intended for fabrication primarily by cold forming and welding as
per Spec 2B. The welding procedure is of fundamental importance and it is
presumed that procedures will be suitable for the steels and their intended
service. Conversely, the steels should be amenable to fabrication and
welding under shipyard and offshore conditions. Pages: 24
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RP 2MIM
Guidance for Post-Hurricane Structural Inspection of Offshore
Mooring Integrity Management
Structures
Provides guidance for the integrity management (IM) of mooring systems
connected to a permanent floating production system (FPS) used for the
Provides guidance for above- and below-water post-hurricane structural
drilling, development, production, and/or storage of hydrocarbons in
inspections of fixed and floating structures in the Gulf of Mexico. The goal of
offshore areas. The scope of this recommended practice (RP) extends from
these special inspections is to determine if a structure sustained hurricane-
the anchor to the connection to the floating unit (e.g. chain stopper) and
induced damage that affects the safety of personnel, the primary structural
includes components critical to the mooring system (e.g. turret bearings,
integrity of the asset, or its ability to perform the purpose for which it was
fairleads, chain stoppers, anchors, suction piles).
intended. This document should be used in conjunction with the applicable
Specific guidance is provided for the inspection, monitoring, evaluation of
API recommended practices for the structure as well as any structure specific
damage, fitness-for-service assessment, risk reduction, mitigation planning,
owner or regulatory requirements. Pages: 16
and the process of decommissioning. This RP incorporates and expands on
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the IM recommendations found in API 2I and API 2SK. In the event of any
discrepancy between API 2MIM and API 2I/API 2SK, API 2I/API 2SK will
RP 2I
govern. Pages: 83
In-Service Inspection of Mooring Hardware for Floating Structures
1st Edition | September 2019
Provides guidelines for inspecting mooring components of mobile offshore
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drilling units (MODUs) and permanent floating installations. This edition
includes:
RP 2MOP/ISO 19901-6:2009
inspection guidelines for steel permanent moorings on permanent
Marine Operations
floating installations are added;
(includes Errata 1 dated April 2015)
inspection guidelines for fiber ropes used for permanent and MODU
Provides requirements and guidance for the planning and engineering of
moorings are included;
marine operations, encompassing the design and analysis of the
special guidance for MODU mooring inspection in the areas of tropical
components, systems, equipment, and procedures required to perform
cyclone is provided.
marine operations, as well as the methods or procedures developed to carry
Although this recommended practice was developed for the primary
them out safely. This document is also applicable to modifications of existing
moorings of MODUs and permanent floating installations, some of the
structures, e.g. installation of additional topsides modules.
guidelines may be applicable to moorings of other floating vessels such as
This edition of RP 2MOP is the identical national adoption of ISO 19901-
pipe-laying barges and construction vessels. Also some of the guidelines
6:2009. Pages: 168
may be applicable to secondary or emergency moorings such as mooring for
jack-up units, shuttle tanker mooring, and dynamic positioning (DP) vessel
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harbor mooring. The applicability of this document to other floating vessels
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and moorings is left to the discretion of the user. Pages: 73
3rd Edition | April 2008 | Reaffirmed: September 2020
Spec 2MT1
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Specification for Carbon Manganese Steel Plate with Improved
Toughness for Offshore Structures
RP 2MET
Covers one grade of intermediate strength steel plates for use in welded
Derivation of Metocean Design and Operating Considerations
construction of offshore structures. These steels are intended for fabrication
Gives general requirements for the determination and use of meteorological
primarily by cold forming and welding as per Spec 2B. The primary use of
and oceanographic (metocean) conditions for the design, construction and
these steels is for Class “B” applications as defined in RP 2A. Specs 2H, 2W,
operation of offshore structures of all types used in the petroleum and
and 2Y cover other steels providing improved mechanical properties and
natural gas industries.
toughness for Class “A” applications and should be used where substantial z-
The requirements are divided into two broad types:
direction stresses are expected Pages: 6
those that relate to the determination of environmental conditions in
2nd Edition | September 2001 | Effective Date: March 1, 2002
general, together with the metocean parameters that are required to
Reaffirmed: January 2012 | Product Number: G2MT12 | Price: $90.00
adequately describe them;
those that relate to the characterization and use of metocean parameters
Spec 2MT2
for the design, the construction activities or the operation of offshore
Rolled Shapes with Improved Notch Toughness
structures.
(includes Addendum 1 dated December 2019)
The environmental conditions and metocean parameters discussed are:
extreme and abnormal values of metocean parameters that recur with
Covers rolled shapes (wide flange shapes, angles, etc.), having a specified
given return periods that are considerably longer than the design service
minimum yield strength of 50 ksi (345 Mpa), intended for use in offshore
life of the structure;
structures. Commonly available Class A, Class B, and Class C beams refer to
degrees of fracture criticality as described in RP 2A-WSD, with Class C being
long-term distributions of metocean parameters, in the form of
for the least critical applications. For special critical applications, Class AAZ
cumulative, conditional, marginal or joint statistics of metocean
parameters; and normal environmental conditions that are expected to
shapes may be specified, by agreement, using Supplement S101. Pages: 8
occur frequently during the design service life of the structure.
1st Edition | June 2002 | Effective Date: December 1, 2002
Metocean parameters are applicable to:
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the determination of actions for the design of new structures;
the determination of actions for the assessment of existing structures;
the site-specific assessment of mobile offshore units;
the determination of limiting environmental conditions, weather windows,
actions and action effects for pre-service and post-service situations (i.e.
fabrication, transportation and installation or decommissioning and removal
of a structure); and facility operations, where appropriate. Pages: 280
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Bull 2S
Planning, Designing, and Constructing Structures and Pipelines for
Design of Windlass Wildcats for Floating Offshore Structures
Arctic Conditions
Covers the design of windlass wildcats to ensure proper fit and function
Specifies requirements and provides recommendations and guidance for the
between wildcat and mooring chain. Wildcats are of the five-whelp type for
design, construction, transportation, installation, and removal of offshore
use with studlink anchor chain conforming to the classification society
structures, related to the activities of the petroleum and natural gas
Grades 1, 2, and 3, ORQ and Grade 4 chain. Wildcat dimensions are
industries in arctic and cold regions. Reference to arctic and cold regions
provided for chains in integral 1/8 in. (3 mm) steps, ranging in size from 2 in.
includes both the Arctic and other cold regions that are subject to similar sea
to 4 in. (51 mm to 102 mm). Wildcat dimensions for chain in intermediate
ice, iceberg, and icing conditions. The objective of this standard is to ensure
1/16 in. (1.5 mm) steps are not provided, but wildcats in these sizes are
that offshore structures in arctic and cold regions provide an appropriate
permitted within the scope of this publication. Pages: 7
level of reliability with respect to personnel safety, environmental protection,
2nd Edition | November 1995 | Reaffirmed: January 2001
and asset value to the owner, to the industry, and to society in general.
Product Number: G02S02 | Price: $82.00
This standard does not contain requirements for the operation,
maintenance, service-life inspection, or repair of arctic and cold region
Spec 2SC
offshore structures, except where the design strategy imposes specific
requirements. While this standard does not apply specifically to mobile
Manufacture of Structural Steel Castings for Primary Offshore
offshore drilling units, the procedures relating to ice actions and ice
Applications
management contained herein are applicable to the assessment of such
Castings manufactured to this specification are intended for use in the
units. This standard does not apply to mechanical, process, and electrical
fabrication of offshore structures, manufacture of critical marine or
equipment or any specialized process equipment associated with arctic and
mechanical or other system components intended for application on
cold region offshore operations except in so far as it is necessary for the
structure to sustain safely the actions imposed by the installation, housing,
permanent offshore structures, or for components used in the construction
and operation of such equipment.
of offshore tendons, risers and pipelines. This specification is based on the
experience acquired during the design, construction, operation, and
This edition of RP 2N is the modified national adoption of ISO 19906:2010.
Pages: 458
maintenance of offshore processing units and permanent facilities, as
supplemented with the experience of operating companies with topsides,
3rd Edition | April 2015 | Reaffirmed: January 2021
fixed platforms, floating structures (e.g. TLPs and spars), and their tendons
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and risers. Castings in these applications tend to be limited production
components, with relatively few replications, and receive more intense
TR 2PY
scrutiny than routine mass production runs. Pages: 29
Effect of Best-estimate Geotechnical p-y Curves on Performance of
1st Edition | September 2009 | Effective Date: March 1, 2010
Offshore Structures
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Performs structural analyses using soil models developed by 2GEO, 1st
Edition criteria and 2GEO, 2nd Edition draft criteria to determine the effect of
Spec 2SF
the new clay soil p-y formulations on the structural responses of these
Manufacture of Structural Steel Forgings for Primary Offshore
platforms. The predicted responses were then compared with measured or
Applications
observed platform performance in field. Pages: 89
Forgings manufactured to this specification are intended for use in the
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fabrication of offshore structures, marine risers, TLP tendons and pipelines, or
other system components intended for application on permanent offshore
Std 2RD
structures. This specification defines the minimum requirements for
Dynamic Risers for Floating Production Systems
manufacture, testing, and inspection of carbon and low-alloy steel forgings,
including extrusions and heavy-wall seamless tubular product, grades 345 N/
Addresses structural analysis procedures, design guidelines, component
mm2 to 586 N/mm2 (50 ksi to 85 ksi) for use in primary steel applications.
selection criteria, and typical designs for all new riser systems used on FPSs.
Service categories A, B, and C (SCA, SCB, and SCC) reflect forging geometry
Guidance is also given for developing load information for the equipment
and method of incorporation into the overall system, rather than levels of
attached to the ends of the risers. The recommended practice for structural
criticality. They may also be designated by the user (purchaser) to reflect
design of risers, as reflected in this document, is generally based on the
moderately different but standardized levels of performance. Pages: 26
principles of limiting stresses in the risers and related components under
1st Edition | August 2013 | Reaffirmed: September 2020
normal, extreme, and accidental conditions. This document assumes that
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the risers will be made of steel or titanium pipe or unbonded flexible pipe.
However, other materials, such as aluminum, are not excluded if risers built
RP 2SIM
using these materials can be shown to be fit for purpose. Design
Structural Integrity Management of Fixed Offshore Structures
considerations for unbonded flexible pipe are included primarily by reference
to RP 17B and Spec 17J. Pages: 81
Serves as a guide for the structural integrity management of fixed offshore
structures used for the drilling, development, production, and storage of
2nd Edition|September 2013|Reaffirmed: September 2020
hydrocarbons in offshore areas. Specific guidance is provided for the
Product Number: G2RD02|Price: $265.00
evaluation of structural damage, above and below water structural
inspection, fitness-for-purpose assessment, risk reduction, and mitigation
RP 2RIM
planning, and the process of decommissioning.
Integrity Management of Risers from Floating Production Facilities
The SIM process provided in this recommended practice is applicable to
Provides guidance for the integrity management (IM) of risers connected to a
platforms installed at any location worldwide. However, this recommended
permanent floating production system (FPS) used for the drilling,
practice also provides specific metocean criteria, which are only applicable
development, production, and storage of hydrocarbons in offshore areas.
for use in fitness-for-purpose assessments of platforms located in the U.S.
For the purposes of this recommended practice, a riser has a top boundary
Gulf of Mexico and the U.S. West Coast. Pages: 97
that is somewhere at or above the point where it transfers load to the platform
1st Edition | November 2014 | Reaffirmed: September 2020
structure, and it has a lower boundary where it transfers load into a foundation,
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which could be a wellhead, pipeline, or subsea structure. Pages: 72
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RP 2SK
RP 2TOP
Design and Analysis of Stationkeeping Systems for Floating Structures
Topsides Structure
(includes Addendum 1 dated May 2008)
Provides requirements for the design, fabrication, transportation, installation,
Presents a rational method for analyzing, designing, or evaluating mooring
modification, and structural integrity management for the topsides structure
systems used with floating units. This method provides a uniform analysis
for an oil and gas platform. It complements API 2A-WSD, API 2A-LRFD, ISO
tool that, when combined with an understanding of the environment at a
19903, API 2FPS, API 2T, ISO 19905 1, and API 2N, which give
particular location, the characteristics of the unit being moored, and other
requirements for various forms of substructures. It is based on ISO 19901-
factors, can be used to determine the adequacy and safety of the mooring
3:2010 (Corrected version, 15-Dec-2011) and is consistent with ISO
system. Some design guidelines for dynamic positioning systems are also
19901-3:2014. In fact, ISO 19901-3 was followed to the fullest extent
included. Appendix K of 2SK replaces RP 95F. Pages: 181
possible and modified only where needed to conform to standards and
practices of API.
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Requirements in API 2TOP concerning modifications and maintenance relate
only to those aspects that are of direct relevance to the structural integrity of
the topsides structure. Pages: 136
RP 2SM
Design, Manufacture, Installation, and Maintenance of Synthetic
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Fiber Ropes for Offshore Mooring
Bull 2U
Covers the design, manufacture, and installation of synthetic fiber ropes to
include the design and analysis considerations of mooring systems, design
Bulletin on Stability Design of Cylindrical Shells
criteria for mooring components, rope design and testing, quality assurance,
Contains semi-empirical formulations for evaluating buckling strength of
and in-service maintenance and inspection.
stiffened and unstiffened cylindrical shells. Pages: 146
This document applies to synthetic fiber ropes used in the form of taut leg or
3rd Edition | June 2004 | Product Number: G02U03 | Price: $207.00
catenary moorings for both permanent and temporary offshore installations
such as:
Bull 2V
monohull-based floating production, storage, and offloading units
(FPSOs);
Design of Flat Plate Structures
monohull-based floating storage units (FSOs, FSUs);
(includes Errata 1 dated March 2008)
monohull or semi-submersible based floating production units (FPUs,
Provides guidance for the design of steel flat plate structures. Pages: 139
FPSs);
3rd Edition | June 2004 | Product Number: G02V03 | Price: $207.00
mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs);
spar platforms;
Spec 2W
catenary anchor leg mooring (CALM) buoys;
Steel Plates Produced by Thermo-Mechanically Controlled
mobile offshore units. Pages: 108
Processing for Offshore Structures
2nd Edition | July 2014 | Reaffirmed: September 2020
Covers four grades of steel plates that are to be produced by thermo-
Product Number: G2SM02 | Price: $201.00
mechanically controlled processing (TMCP) for use in welded construction of
offshore structures. Pages: 27
RP 2T
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Planning, Designing and Constructing Tension Leg Platforms
Contains a guide to the designer in organizing an efficient approach to the
Spec 2W *
design of a tension leg platform (TLP). Emphasis is placed on participation
Steel Plates Produced by Thermo-Mechanically Controlled
of all engineering disciplines during each stage of planning, development,
design, construction, installation, and inspection. This publication contains
Processing for Offshore Structures-Russian
guidelines developed from the latest practices in designing tension leg
Russian translation of Spec 2W.
platforms and are adapted from successful techniques employed for related
6th Edition | January 2019 | Product Number: G02W06R | Price: $105.00
structural systems in the offshore and marine industries. Pages: 254
3rd Edition | July 2010 | Reaffirmed: June 2015
RP 2X
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Recommended Practice for Ultrasonic and Magnetic Examination of
Offshore Structural Fabrication and Guidelines for Qualification of
Bull 2TD
Guidelines for Tie-Downs on Offshore Production Facilities for
Technicians
Hurricane Season
Contains guidance on commonly used NDE methods such as visual (VT),
Addresses the need to evaluate the tie-downs in use on offshore production
penetrant (PT), magnetic particle (MT), radiography (RT), and ultrasonic (UT)
facilities for drilling rigs, permanent equipment, and facilities such as
examinations, which are routinely used in offshore structural fabrication. This
quarters, helidecks, etc. The information contained in this document is
recommended practice primarily addresses the MT and UT methods.
presented as recommendations to improve tie-down performance during
Guidance on VT, PT, and RT is incorporated by reference to AWS D1.1.
hurricanes. Bull 2TD also addresses situations where failure of a drilling or
Further recommendations are offered for determining the qualifications of
workover rig would result in significant damage to the platform or adjacent
personnel using MT and UT techniques. Recommendations are also offered
infrastructure. Pages: 3
for the integration of these techniques into a general quality control program.
The interrelationship between joint design, the significance of defects in
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welds, and the ability of NDE personnel to detect critical-size defects is also
discussed. Pages: 77
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Spec 2Y
DERRICKS AND MASTS
Specification for Steel Plates, Quenched-and-Tempered, for Offshore
Structures
Spec 4F
Specification for Drilling and Well Servicing Structures
Covers two grades of high strength steel plate for use in welded construction
of offshore structures, in selected critical portions that must resist impact,
Covers the design, manufacture, and use of steel derricks, portable masts,
plastic fatigue loading, and lamellar tearing. Grade 50 is covered in
crown block assemblies, and substructures suitable for drilling and well-
thicknesses up to 6 in. (150 mm) inclusive, and Grade 60 is covered in
servicing operations in the petroleum industry. It includes requirements for
thicknesses up to 4 in. (100 mm) inclusive. Pages: 13
marking, inspection, a uniform method of rating, and design loading for the
equipment. This specification provides two product specification levels (PSLs)
5th Edition | December 2006 | Effective Date: June 1, 2007
that define two levels of technical and quality requirements. Pages: 66
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RP 2Z
Recommendation Practice for Preproduction Qualification for Steel
RP 4G
Plates for Offshore Structures
Operation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Drilling and Well
Servicing Structures
Covers requirements for preproduction qualification, by special welding and
(includes Addendum 1 dated June 2020 and Addendum 2 dated
mechanical testing, of specific steelmaking and processing procedures for
the manufacture of steel of a specified chemical composition range by a
September 2020)
specific steel producer. This is a recommended practice for material
Provides guidelines and establishes recommended procedures for
selection and qualification, but not for the performance of production weld
inspection, maintenance, and repair of items for drilling and well servicing
joints. This recommended practice was developed in conjunction with, and is
structures to maintain the serviceability of this equipment. These
intended primarily for use with, Specs 2W and 2Y. However, it may be sued
recommendations should be considered as supplemental to, and not as a
as a supplement to other material specifications (e.g. Spec 2H) if so
substitute for, the manufacturer’s instructions and the recommendations in
desired. Pages: 19
API 54. Items of drilling and well servicing structures covered are masts/
4th Edition | September 2005 | Reaffirmed: September 2020
derricks, substructures, and their accessories. Pages: 64
Product Number: G02Z04 | Price: $130.00
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RP 2Z *
TUBULAR GOODS
Recommendation Practice for Preproduction Qualification for Steel
Plates for Offshore Structures-Russian
RP 5A3/ISO 13678:2010
Recommended Practice on Thread Compounds for Casing, Tubing,
Russian translation of RP 2Z.
Line Pipe, and Drill Stem Elements
4th Edition | September 2005 | Reaffirmed: June 2015
(includes Errata 1 dated April 2011)
Product Number: G02Z04R | Price: $130.00
Provides requirements, recommendations, and methods for the testing of
thread compounds intended for use on threaded casing, tubing, and line
RP 95J
pipe connections and for thread compounds intended for use on rotary
Gulf of Mexico Jackup Operations for Hurricane Season
shouldered connections. The tests outlined are used to evaluate the critical
Presents an interim approach to siting jackup mobile offshore drilling units
performance properties and physical and chemical characteristics of thread
(MODUs) and to recommend certain operational procedures to enhance
compounds under laboratory conditions.
jackup survivability and stationkeeping during hurricane season in the Gulf of
This edition of RP 5A3 is the identical national adoption of
Mexico during drilling and workover and while stacked (idled) at a non-
ISO 13678:2010. Pages: 47
sheltered location. This RP provides guidance and processes, and when
3rd Edition | November 2009 | Reaffirmed: January 2021
combined with an understanding of the environment at a particular location,
the characteristics of the unit being utilized, and other factors, it may be
Product Number: GX5A303 | Price: $157.00
used to enhance operational integrity. This RP was developed through a
cooperative arrangement with the International Association of Drilling
RP 5A3/ISO 13678:2010 *
Contractors' (IADC) Jackup Rig Committee. Specifically, this RP provides
Recommended Practice on Thread Compounds for Casing, Tubing,
guidance in the following areas:
Line Pipe, and Drill Stem Elements-Russian
site-including location-specific, geotechnical, and metocean;
(includes Errata 1 dated April 2011)
preloading process;
Russian translation of RP 5A3/ISO 13678:2010.
air gap recommendations;
3rd Edition | November 2009 | Reaffirmed: January 2021
unit preparations and evacuation;
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post storm recovery; and
post storm inspections. Pages: 15
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RP 5A5/ISO 15463:2003
RP 5B1
Field Inspection of New Casing, Tubing, and Plain-End Drill Pipe
Gauging and Inspection of Casing, Tubing and Line Pipe Threads
(includes Errata 1 dated December 2009)
(includes Addendum 1 dated September 2004)
Specifies requirements and gives recommendations for field inspection and
Covers threading, gauging, gauging practice, and inspection of threads for
testing of oil country tubular goods (OCTG). This International Standard
casing, tubing, and line pipe made under Specs 5CT, 5DP, and 5L. Also
covers the practices and technology commonly used in field inspection;
covers gauge specifications and certification for casing, tubing, and line pipe
however, certain practices may also be suitable for mill inspections. Covers
gauges. Pages: 48
the qualification of inspection personnel, a description of inspection
5th Edition | August 1999 | Reaffirmed: May 2015
methods and apparatus calibration and standardization procedures for
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various inspection methods. The evaluation of imperfections and marking of
inspected OCTG are included. Applicable to field inspection of OCTG and is
RP 5B1 *
not applicable for use as a basis for acceptance or rejection.
Gauging and Inspection of Casing, Tubing and Line Pipe Threads-
This edition of RP 5A5 is the identical national adoption of
Kazakh
ISO 15463:2003. Pages: 118
(includes Addendum 1 dated September 2004)
7th Edition | June 2005 | Reaffirmed: January 2021
Kazakh translation of RP 5B1.
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5th Edition | August 1999 | Reaffirmed: May 2015
Product Number: G05B15K | Price: $154.00
RP 5A5/ISO 15463:2003 *
Field Inspection of New Casing, Tubing, and Plain-End Drill Pipe-
RP 5B1 *
Chinese
Gauging and Inspection of Casing, Tubing and Pipe Line Threads-
Russian
(includes Errata 1 dated December 2009)
(includes Addendum 1 dated September 2004)
Chinese translation of RP 5A5/ISO 15463:2003.
Russian translation of RP 5B1.
7th Edition | June 2005 | Reaffirmed: January 2021
5th Edition | October 1999 | Reaffirmed: May 2015
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Product Number: G05B15R | Price: $154.00
RP 5A5/ISO 15463:2003 *
RP 5C1
Field Inspection of New Casing, Tubing, and Plain-End Drill Pipe-
Recommended Practice for Care and Use of Casing and Tubing
Russian
Covers use, transportation, storage, handling, and reconditioning of casing
and tubing. Pages: 31
(includes Errata 1 dated December 2009)
18th Edition | May 1999 | Reaffirmed: July 2020
Russian translation of RP 5A5/ISO 15463:2003.
Product Number: G05C18 | Price: $124.00
7th Edition | June 2005 | Reaffirmed: January 2021
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RP 5C1 *
Recommended Practice for Care and Use of Casing and Tubing-
Spec 5B
Chinese
Threading, Gauging, and Inspection of Casing, Tubing, and Line Pipe
Chinese translation of RP 5C1.
Threads
(includes Errata 1 dated June 2018, Errata 2 dated December 2018,
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Addendum 1 dated December 2018, Addendum 2 dated December 2019,
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and Addendum 3 dated January 2021)
RP 5C1 *
Covers dimensions, tolerances, and marking requirements for API threads
and the gauges that control the acceptance criteria for the threads. Thread
Recommended Practice for Care and Use of Casing and Tubing-
element gauges, instruments, and requirements for the inspection of threads
Russian
for line pipe, round thread casing, round thread tubing, and buttress casing
Russian translation of RP 5C1.
connections are included. Pages: 116
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Spec 5B *
Threading, Gauging, and Inspection of Casing, Tubing, and Line Pipe
Threads-Russian
(includes Errata 1 dated June 2018, Errata 2 dated December 2018,
Addendum 1 dated December 2018, and Addendum 2 dated December
2019)
Russian translation of Spec 5B.
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TR 5C3
Spec 5CRA/ISO 13680:2020
Calculating Performance Properties of Pipe Used as Casing or
Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Products for Use as Casing,
Tubing
Tubing, Coupling Stock, and Accessory Material
Specifies the technical delivery conditions for corrosion-resistant alloy
Illustrates the equations and templates necessary to calculate the various
seamless products for casing, tubing, coupling stock, and accessory
pipe properties, including:
material (including coupling stock and accessory material from bar) for two
pipe performance properties, such as axial strength, internal pressure
product specification levels: PSL-1, which is the basis of this document, and
resistance, and collapse resistance;
PSL-2, which provides additional requirements for a product that is intended
minimum physical properties;
to be both corrosion and cracking resistant for the environments and
product assembly force (torque);
qualification method specified in Annex G and in the ISO 15156:2020
series. Pages: 152
product test pressures;
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critical product dimensions related to testing criteria;
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critical dimensions of testing equipment; and
critical dimensions of test samples.
Spec 5CT
For equations related to performance properties, extensive background
Casing and Tubing
information is also provided regarding their development and use.
(includes Errata 1 dated December 2018, Errata 2 dated May 2019,
Pages: 400
Errata 3 dated June 2020, and Addendum 1 dated January 2021)
7th Edition | June 2018 | Product Number: G5C307 | Price: $246.00
Specifies the technical delivery conditions for steel pipes (casing, tubing,
and pup joints), coupling stock, coupling material, and accessory material,
RP 5C5
and establishes requirements for three product specification levels (PSL-1,
Procedures for Testing Casing and Tubing Connections
PSL-2, PSL-3). The requirements for PSL-1 are the basis of this standard.
(includes Addendum 1 dated May 2021)
The requirements that define different levels of standard technical
Defines tests to perform to determine the galling tendency, sealing
requirements for PSL-2 and PSL-3, for all grades except H-40, L-80 9Cr, and
performance, and structural integrity of threaded casing and tubing
C110, are provided.
connections. The words “casing” and “tubing” apply to the service
For pipes covered by this standard, the sizes, masses, and wall thicknesses,
application and not to the diameter of the pipe. This recommended practice
as well as grades and applicable end-finishes, are provided. API 5L pipe may
addresses the primary loads to which casing and tubing strings are
be ordered as casing in accordance with API 5C6. Pages: 307
subjected: fluid pressure (internal and/or external), axial force (tension and/
10th Edition | June 2018 | Effective Date: July 1, 2019
or compression), bending (buckling and/or wellbore deviation), and
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temperature variations. Pages: 197
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Spec 5CT *
Casing and Tubing-Chinese
RP 5C5 *
(includes Errata 1 dated December 2018, Errata 2 dated May 2019,
Procedures for Testing Casing and Tubing Connections-Russian
(includes Addendum 1 dated May 2021)
Errata 3 dated June 2020, and Addendum 1 dated January 2021)
Russian translation of RP 5C5.
Chinese translation of Spec 5CT.
4th Edition | January 2017 | Product Number: GX5C504R | Price: $195.00
10th Edition | June 2018 | Product Number: G5CT010C | Price: $282.00
RP 5C6
Spec 5CT *
Pipe with Welded Connectors
Casing and Tubing-Russian
Provides a practice for facility or field welding of connectors to pipe. The
(includes Errata 1 dated December 2018, Errata 2 dated May 2019,
technical content contains guidance and requirements for welding procedure
Errata 3 dated June 2020, and Addendum 1 dated January 2021)
qualification, welder performance qualification, materials, testing, production
Russian translation of Spec 5CT.
welding, and inspection. Additionally, this standard covers the weld
fabrication of connectors and handling attachments such as lift eyes and
10th Edition | June 2018 | Product Number: G5CT010R | Price: $282.00
landing pads to pipe. This standard also includes practices used within
industry and is intended to be analogous to API 6A PSL 1, with additional
Spec 5DP
requirements specific to the equipment fabrication. Pages: 28
Drill Pipe
3rd Edition | May 2018 | Product Number: G05C63 | Price: $103.00
(includes Errata 1 dated July 2020)
Specifies the technical delivery conditions for steel drill-pipes with upset
RP 5C6 *
pipe-body ends and weld-on tool joints for use in drilling and production
Pipe with Welded Connectors-Russian
operations in petroleum and natural gas industries for three product
Russian translation of RP 5C6.
specification levels (PSL-1, PSL-2, and PSL-3). This International Standard
covers the following grades of drill-pipe:
3rd Edition | May 2018 | Product Number: G05C63R | Price: $103.00
grade E drill-pipe;
RP 5C8
high-strength grades of drill-pipe, grades X, G, and S.
Care, Maintenance, and Inspection of Coiled Tubing
This International Standard can also be used for drill-pipe with tool joints not
Covers the care, maintenance, and inspection of used low alloy carbon steel
specified by ISO or API standards. This International Standard is based on
coiled tubing. Commonly manufactured coiled tubing outside diameters
Spec 5D and Spec 7.
range from 25.4 mm (1.000 in.) to 88.9 mm (3.5 in.). Pages: 122
This edition of Spec 5DP is the identical national adoption of
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ISO 11961:2008. Pages: 133
2nd Edition | May 2020 | Product Number: G5DP02 | Price: $216.00
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Spec 5DP *
RP 5L1 *
Drill Pipe-Russian
Recommended Practice for Railroad Transportation of Line Pipe-
(includes Errata 1 dated July 2020)
Russian
Russian translation of Spec 5DP.
Russian translation of RP 5L1.
2nd Edition | May 2020 | Product Number: G5DP02R | Price: $216.00
7th Edition | September 2009 | Reaffirmed: May 2015
Product Number: G5L107R | Price: $65.00
RP 5EX
Design, Verification, and Application of Solid Expandable Systems
RP 5L3
Drop-Weight Tear Tests on Line Pipe
Establishes guidance for design, system verification, and application
guidelines of solid expandable systems for the oil and gas industries. This
(includes Addendum 1 dated October 2020 and Errata 1 dated March 2021)
document is not to be used as a specification for purchasing equipment; it is
Describes procedures for a recommended method for conducting drop-
intended for consideration by users for well applications and design of solid
weight tear tests to measure the fracture appearance or fracture ductility of
expandable systems.
line pipe as referenced in Spec 5L. Pages: 11
Expandable systems will include drilling liners, hangers, connections, receivers,
4th Edition | August 2014 | Reaffirmed: October 2020
and launchers for downhole use as defined herein. Only permanently installed
Product Number: G5L304 | Price: $103.00
equipment/components are covered by this recommended practice. Slotted
liners and tools used for the expansion of the tubular goods (such as, but not
RP 5L3 *
limited to, implementation tools, pumps, jacks, and expansion tools) are not
Drop-Weight Tear Tests on Line Pipe-Russian
addressed by this recommended practice. Pages: 54
(includes Addendum 1 dated October 2020 and Errata 1 dated March 2021)
1st Edition | May 2018 | Product Number: G5EX01 | Price: $114.00
Russian translation of RP 5L3.
4th Edition | August 2014 | Reaffirmed: October 2020
Spec 5L
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Line Pipe
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2018)
RP 5L8
Specifies requirements for the manufacture of two product specification
Recommended Practice for Field Inspection of New Line Pipe
levels (PSL 1 and PSL 2) of seamless and welded steel pipes for use in
Covers the qualification of inspection personnel, a description of inspection
pipeline transportation systems in the petroleum and natural gas industries.
methods, and apparatus calibration and standardization procedures for
This specification is not applicable to cast pipe. Pages: 210
various inspection methods. The evaluation of imperfections and marking of
46th Edition | April 2018 | Effective Date: November 1, 2018
inspected new line pipe are included. Also included are recommended
Product Number: G05L46 | Price: $298.00
procedures for field inspection and testing of new plain-end line pipe. This
document was prepared specifically to address the practices and technology
Spec 5L *
used in field inspection of line pipe, and certain parts are not suitable or
appropriate for mill inspections. Pages: 39
Line Pipe-Chinese
2nd Edition | December 1996 | Reaffirmed: May 2015
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2018)
Product Number: G05L82 | Price: $136.00
Chinese translation of Spec 5L.
46th Edition | April 2018 | Product Number: G05L46C | Price: $298.00
RP 5L8 *
Recommended Practice for Field Inspection of New Line Pipe-
Spec 5L *
Kazakh
Line Pipe-Russian
Kazakh translation of RP 5L8.
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2018)
2nd Edition | December 1996 | Reaffirmed: May 2015
Russian translation of Spec 5L.
Product Number: G05L82K | Price: $136.00
46th Edition | April 2018 | Product Number: G05L46R | Price: $298.00
RP 5L8 *
RP 5L1
Recommended Practice for Field Inspection of New Line Pipe-
Recommended Practice for Railroad Transportation of Line Pipe
Russian
Applies to the transportation on railcars of Spec 5L steel line pipe in sizes
Russian translation of RP 5L8.
23/8 and larger in lengths longer than single random. These
2nd Edition | December 1996 | Reaffirmed: May 2015
recommendations cover coated or uncoated pipe, but they do not
encompass loading practices designed to protect pipe coating from
Product Number: G05L82R | Price: $136.00
damage. Pages: 5
7th Edition | September 2009 | Reaffirmed: May 2015
Product Number: G5L107 | Price: $65.00
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Spec 5LC
Spec 5LD *
CRA Line Pipe
CRA Clad or Lined Steel Pipe-Russian
(includes Errata 1 dated October 2015)
(includes Errata 1 dated June 2017)
Covers seamless, centrifugal cast, and welded corrosion resistant alloy line
Russian translation of Spec 5LD.
pipe as well as austenitic stainless, martensitic stainless, duplex stainless,
4th Edition | March 2015 | Reaffirmed: July 2020
and Ni-base alloys. Also includes standard weight, regular weight, special,
Product Number: G5LD04R | Price: $157.00
extra strong, and double extra strong plain end line pipe as well as
processes of manufacturer, chemical and physical requirements, and
methods of testing. Pages: 110
RP 5LT
Recommended Practice for Truck Transportation of Line Pipe
4th Edition | March 2015 | Effective Date: September 3, 2015
Reaffirmed: July 2020 | Product Number: G5LC04 | Price: $189.00
Applies to the transportation on railcars of Spec 5L steel line pipe in sizes 23/8
and larger in lengths longer than single random. These recommendations cover
Spec 5LC *
coated or uncoated pipe, but they do not encompass loading practices
CRA Line Pipe-Russian
designed to protect pipe coating from damage. Pages: 6
(includes Errata 1 dated October 2015)
1st Edition | March 2012 | Reaffirmed: February 2019
Product Number: G5LT01 | Price: $65.00
Russian translation of Spec 5LC.
4th Edition | March 2015 | Reaffirmed: July 2020
RP 5LT *
Product Number: G5LC04R | Price: $189.00
Recommended Practice for Truck Transportation of Line Pipe-
Chinese
Spec 5LCP
Specification on Coiled Line Pipe
Chinese translation of RP 5LT.
(includes Errata 1 dated July 2007)
1st Edition | March 2012 | Reaffirmed: February 2019
Product Number: G5LT01C | Price: $65.00
Provides standards for pipe suitable for use in conveying gas, water, and oil
in both the oil and natural gas industries. Covers welded steel continuously
milled coiled line pipe in the size range 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) to 6.625 in.
RP 5LT *
(168.3 mm). Pipe that is pipe-to-pipe welded outside the confines of the
Recommended Practice for Truck Transportation of Line Pipe-
manufacturing plant is not included within this document. Pages: 42
Russian
2nd Edition | October 2006 | Effective Date: April 18, 2007
Russian translation of RP 5LT.
Reaffirmed: July 2020 | Product Number: G5LCP2 | Price: $158.00
1st Edition | March 2012 | Reaffirmed: February 2019
Product Number: G5LT01R | Price: $65.00
Spec 5LCP *
Specification on Coiled Line Pipe-Chinese
RP 5LW
(includes Errata 1 dated July 2007)
Recommended Practice for Transportation of Line Pipe on Barges
Chinese translation of Spec 5LCP.
and Marine Vessels
2nd Edition | October 2006 | Reaffirmed: July 2020
Applies to the transportation of Spec 5L steel line pipe by ship or barge.
Product Number: G5LCP2C | Price: $158.00
Covers both inland and marine waterways except in cases where the specific
requirement of a paragraph references only marine or only inland-waterway
Spec 5LCP *
transport. Pages: 5
Specification on Coiled Line Pipe-Russian
3rd Edition | September 2009 | Reaffirmed: May 2015
(includes Errata 1 dated July 2007)
Product Number: G5LW03 | Price: $65.00
Russian translation of Spec 5LCP.
RP 5LW *
2nd Edition | October 2006 | Reaffirmed: July 2020
Recommended Practice for Transportation of Line Pipe on Barges
Product Number: G5LCP2R | Price: $158.00
and Marine Vessels-Russian
Spec 5LD
Russian translation of RP 5LW.
CRA Clad or Lined Steel Pipe
3rd Edition | September 2009 | Reaffirmed: May 2015
(includes Errata 1 dated June 2017)
Product Number: G5LW03R | Price: $65.00
Covers seamless, centrifugal cast, and welded clad steel line pipe, and lined
steel pipe with improved corrosion-resistant properties. The clad and lined
RP 5MT
steel line pipe specified in this document shall be composed of a base
Pipeline Inspection Documents for Material Traceability and
metal outside and CRA layer inside the pipe. The base material shall
Electronic Test Reports
conform to Spec 5L, except as modified in the 5LC document. Provides
standards for pipe with improved corrosion resistance suitable for use in
Provides a method for the electronic exchange of MTR inspection documents
conveying gas, water, and oil in both the oil and natural gas industries.
from manufacturer to purchaser to support enhanced material traceability
Pages: 38
and records for steel line pipe, and could be applied to related steel assets.
Pages: 21
4th Edition | March 2015 | Effective Date: September 3, 2015
1st Edition | September 2021 | Product Number: G5MT01 | Price: $75.00
Reaffirmed: July 2020 | Product Number: G5LD04 | Price: $157.00
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Spec 5ST
TR 5TP *
Specification for Coiled Tubing-U.S. Customary and SI Units
Torque-Position Assembly Guidelines for API Casing and Tubing
Covers the manufacturing, inspection, and testing of all carbon and low alloy
Connections-Russian
steel coiled tubing in Grades CT70, CT80, CT90, CT100, and CT110, in the
Russian translation of TR 5TP.
designations and wall thicknesses given in Table A.5, that can be used as
1st Edition | December 2013 | Product Number: G5TP01R | Price: $124.00
work strings, completion strings, and static installations in oil and gas wells.
Coiled tubing may be ordered to this specification. Coiled tubing is
TR 5TRSR22
manufactured using the continuously milled process. This specification does
not cover the joining of seamless or welded tubing segments in lengths less
Technical Report in SR22 Supplementary Requirements for
than 200 ft (61 m). Pages: 68
Enhanced Leak Resistance LTC
1st Edition | April 2010 | Reaffirmed: July 2020
Covers the supplemental requirements for Enhanced Leak Resistance LTC
Product Number: G5ST01 | Price: $145.00
(SC22) connections and the changes in Spec 5CT, Std 5B, 5B1, and RP
5C1 needed to produce and inspect these connections. By agreement
Spec 5ST *
between the purchaser and manufacturer, the supplemental requirements
for SR22 shall apply to connections manufactured in accordance with Spec
Specification for Coiled Tubing-U.S. Customary and SI Units-
5CT. Pages: 24
Chinese
1st Edition | June 2002 | Product Number: GSR221 | Price: $96.00
Chinese translation of Spec 5ST.
1st Edition | April 2010 | Reaffirmed: July 2020
RP 5UE
Product Number: G5ST01C | Price: $145.00
Recommended Practice for Ultrasonic Evaluation of Pipe
Imperfections
Spec 5ST *
(includes Addendum 1 dated April 2009)
Specification for Coiled Tubing-U.S. Customary and SI Units-
Describes procedures that may be used to “prove-up” the depth or size of
Russian
imperfections. Included in this practice are the recommended procedures for
Russian translation of Spec 5ST.
ultrasonic prove-up inspection of new pipe using the Amplitude Comparison
Technique and the Amplitude-Distance Differential Technique for evaluation of
1st Edition | April 2010 | Reaffirmed: July 2020
surface breaking imperfections in the body of pipe, and
Product Number: G5ST01R | Price: $145.00
surface breaking and subsurface imperfections in the weld area of electric
resistance, electric induction or laser welded pipe, and
Bull 5T1
surface breaking and subsurface imperfections in the weld area of arc
Imperfection and Defect Terminology
welded pipe. Pages: 22
Provides terms and definitions and example figures of imperfections and
2nd Edition | June 2005 | Reaffirmed: July 2020
defects that occur in manufacturing steel tubulars. The words “imperfection”
Product Number: G5UE02 | Price: $86.00
and “defect” refer to metallurgical and other features of steel tubular
products, which may or may not affect the performance of the products.
RP 5UE *
Inspection requirements and acceptance criteria are not defined in this
document, and are found instead in the respective product specification.
Recommended Practice for Ultrasonic Evaluation of Pipe
Pages: 65
Imperfections-Russian
11th Edition | October 2017 | Product Number: G05T111 | Price: $138.00
(includes Addendum 1 dated April 2009)
Russian translation of RP 5UE.
Bull 5T1 *
2nd Edition | June 2005 | Reaffirmed: July 2020
Imperfection and Defect Terminology-Russian
Product Number: G5UE02R | Price: $86.00
Russian translation of Bull 5T1.
11th Edition | October 2017 | Product Number: G05T111R | Price: $138.00
VALVES AND WELLHEAD EQUIPMENT
TR 5TP
Spec 6A
Torque-Position Assembly Guidelines for API Casing and Tubing
Specification for Wellhead and Tree Equipment
Connections
(includes Errata 1 dated April 2019, Errata 2 dated June
2020,
Addendum 1 dated July 2020, Errata 3 dated September
2020,
Provides alternative connection assembly procedures to those found in
Addendum 2 dated June 2021, Errata 4 dated September 2021, and
Spec 5B (power turns) and those found in RP 5C1 (optimum torque). The
Addendum 3 dated August 2022)
procedures set forth are referred to as “torque-position” because the make-
up torque and final position are used as acceptance criteria for the assembly
Specifies requirements for the performance, dimensional and functional
operation. The connections are threaded in accordance with Spec 5B. The
interchangeability, design, materials, testing, inspection, welding, marking,
torque-position assembly parameters have been developed for most SC
handling, storing, shipment, purchasing, repair, and remanufacture of
(short round thread casing), LC (long round thread casing), BC (buttress
wellhead and tree equipment for use in the petroleum and natural gas
thread casing), and EU (external upset tubing) connections. Torque-position
industries. This document does not apply to field use, field testing, or field
is a precision assembly method that relies on a controlled process for
repair of wellhead and Christmas tree equipment.
successful implementation. When defined threading and assembly
This document is applicable to the following specific equipment: wellhead
procedures are followed, the performance of the resulting assembled
equipment (integral, blind, and test flanges; ring gaskets; threaded
connection is optimized. Pages: 30
connectors; tees and crosses; bullplugs; valve-removal plugs; standard and
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nonstandard top connectors; crossover connectors; other end connectors;
adapter spools and spacer spools; gate, plug, and ball valves; actuated
valves [manual and remote]; check valves [swing- and lift-type]; back-
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pressure valves; slip-type and mandrel-type casing and tubing hangers,
TR 6AF
casing and tubing heads [housings and adapters]; chokes [fixed, manually
Technical Report on Capabilities of API Flanges Under Combinations
actuated, remotely actuated]; actuators [for valves and chokes]; surface
of Load
safety valve (SSV) assemblies, valves prepared for actuators, and actuators;
(includes Errata 1 dated March 2017)
underwater safety valve [USV] assemblies, valves prepared for actuators,
and actuators; boarding shutdown valve [BSDV] assemblies, valves prepared
Presents the results of analysis work done in to establish the load capacity of
for actuators, and actuators; and tree assemblies).
all flanges give in the April 1986 editions of Spec 6A and Spec 6AB. A total
This document defines service conditions in terms of pressure, temperature,
of 69 different geometries were analyzed initially. The various loads
and material class for the well-bore constituents, and operating conditions.
considered were bolt makeup (preload), internal pressure, tension, and
This international standard establishes requirements for four product
bending moment. All flanges were analyzed with an axisymmetric finite
specification levels (PSL). These four PSL designations define different levels
model for each of the four load cases. A post-processor program was written
of technical quality requirements. Pages: 414
to calculate the maximum moment capacity for various levels of pressure
and tension, based on linear superposition of results. Three different criteria
21st Edition | November 2018 | Effective Date: November 1, 2019
were used to establish the maximum moment:
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ASME Section VIII, Division 2 allowable stress categories for the flange
with the basic membrane stress allowable established by API;
Spec 6A *
allowable bolt stresses as established by API; and
Specification for Wellhead and Tree Equipment-Russian
(includes Errata 1 dated April 2019, Errata 2 dated June
2020,
loss of preload on the ring joint.
Addendum 1 dated July 2020, Errata 3 dated September
2020,
The results of this post-processing are presented in plots of pressure vs.
Addendum 2 dated June 2021, Errata 4 dated September 2021, and
allowable moment for various tension levels. Limitations to this work include:
Addendum 3 dated August 2022)
the effects of transverse shear or torsion were not considered in the analysis;
dynamic, fatigue, or fretting phenomena were not considered in these
Russian translation of Spec 6A.
results; and thermal stresses or elevated temperature effects were not
21st Edition | November 2018
considered. The charts are intended to be used only as general guidelines
Product Number: GX06A21R | Price: $310.00
for design. These charts are not intended to replace a critical evaluation of
any particular connection in an application where the charts show the flange
Std 6ACRA
to be marginal. Pages: 79
Age-Hardened Nickel-Based Alloys for Oil and Gas Drilling and
3rd Edition | September 2008 | Product Number: G6AF03 | Price: $163.00
Production Equipment
(includes Errata 1 dated October 2015, Addendum 1 dated September 2017,
TR 6AF *
Errata 2 dated February 2018, Addendum 2 dated September 2018, and
Technical Report on Capabilities of API Flanges Under Combinations
Addendum 3 dated February 2019)
of Load-Russian
Provides requirements for age-hardened nickel-base alloys that are intended
(includes Errata 1 dated March 2017)
to supplement the existing requirements of Spec 6A. For downhole
Russian translation of TR 6AF.
applications, refer to Spec 5CRA.
3rd Edition | September 2008 | Product Number: G6AF03R | Price: $163.00
These additional requirements include detailed process control requirements
and detailed testing requirements. The purpose of these additional
TR 6AF1
requirements is to ensure that the age-hardened nickel-base alloys used in
the manufacture of Spec 6A pressure-containing and pressure-controlling
Technical Report on Temperature Derating of API Flanges Under
components are not embrittled by the presence of an excessive level of
Combination of Loading
deleterious phases and meet the minimum metallurgical quality
Continuation to the report on the capabilities of flanges under combined
requirements.
loadings (PRAC 86-21) that resulted in the publication of Bull 6AF. Included
This standard is intended to apply to pressure-containing and pressure-
in this technical report is an in-depth look into the effect of elevated
controlling components as defined in Spec 6A. Requirements of this
temperatures of API flanges. The results in this report are analytical and
standard may be applied by voluntary conformance by a manufacturer,
assume a temperature gradient across the flange as stated in this report.
normative reference in Spec 6A or other product specification(s), or by
Pages: 256
contractual agreement.
2nd Edition | November 1998 | Product Number: G06AF1 | Price: $171.00
This document expands the scope of Std 6A718. With its issuance, it
replaces Std 6A718, 2nd Edition in its entirety. Pages: 33
TR 6AF2
1st Edition | August 2015 | Product Number: G6ACRA1 | $98.00
Technical Report on Capabilities of API Integral Flanges Under
Combination of Loading-Phase II
Std 6ACRA *
(includes Errata 1 dated November 2018)
Age-Hardened Nickel-Based Alloys for Oil and Gas Drilling and
Production Equipment-Russian
Result of the evaluation of the load carrying capacity of Spec 6A integral
flanges, including the end tension and bending moment in addition to the
(includes Errata 1 dated October 2015, Addendum 1 dated September 2017,
conventional rated pressure and makeup forces. The effect of a temperature
Errata 2 dated February 2018, Addendum 2 dated September 2018, and
difference corresponding to 250 °F on the inside and 30 °F on the outside
Addendum 3 dated February 2019)
is also evaluated. Three-dimensional finite element meshes are generated
Russian translation of Std 6ACRA.
for the Type 6B and Type 6BX flanges. The computer program SESAM is used
to obtain the stresses at selected critical flange and hub sections and to
1st Edition | August 2015 | Product Number: G6ACRA1R | $98.00
determine the gasket reaction due to each of the four unit load cases and
the temperature difference load case. The leakage criterion is defined as the
load combination with reduces the initial makeup compressive forces in the
gasket to zero. The stresses in each defined section are linearized in
accordance with the ASME Section VIII, Division 2 procedure to determine
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the membrane and membrane-plus-bending stress intensities. The stress
Std 6AV2
intensities are checked against the allowable conditions specified in
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair of Safety Valves (SSV, USV,
Spec 6A. Pages: 119
and BSDV)
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Provides requirements for installing and maintaining surface safety valves
(SSV) and underwater safety valves (USV). Included are requirements for
TR 6AF3
receiving inspection, installation and maintenance, field and offsite repair,
High-pressure High-temperature (HPHT) Flange Design Methodology
testing procedures with acceptance criteria, failure reporting, and
documentation. Power and control systems for SSV/USVs are not included.
Provides design guidelines for API 6BX style flanges utilized as end and
This document is applicable to SSVs/USVs used or intended to be used as
outlet connectors in high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) surface and
part of a safety system, as defined by documents such as API 14C. This
subsea applications. For this document, HPHT applications are intended to
standard is the revision of and supersedes RP 14H, 5th Edition. Pages: 36
mean flanges assigned a temperature rating greater than 350 °F or a
pressure rating greater than 15,000 psi. This document does not address
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thermal effects including gradient effects or subsea production equipment.
Service temperature ratings above 550 °F (288 °C) are outside the scope
Spec 6D
of this technical report. The flange designer should address thermal effects
Specification for Valves
when designing flanges rated for high temperatures. Pages: 34
(includes Errata 1 dated December 2021)
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Defines the requirements for the design, manufacturing, materials, welding,
quality control, assembly, testing, marking, documentation, and process
TR 6AM
controls of axial, ball, check, gate, and plug valves for application in the
Technical Report on Material Toughness
natural gas and petroleum industry. The specification is used on a global
scale to help ensure access to reliable and sustainable energy, and supports
Includes CVN toughness requirement that can be used as a quality
UN Sustainable Development Goal 9, Resilient Infrastructure. The title was
assurance measure in Spec 6A equipment to screen materials with poor
updated to reflect its broad use and applicability in the natural gas and
notch toughness. Pages: 12
petroleum industry. Pages: 173
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Std 6AR
RP 6DR
Repair and Remanufacture of Wellhead and Tree Equipment
Recommended Practice for the Repair and Remanufacture of
Identifies the requirements for repair and remanufacture of wellhead and
Pipeline Valves
tree equipment under a quality management system and manufactured in
Provides guidelines for the repair and remanufacture of steel ball, check, gate,
conformance with API 6A for continued service when specified by the user/
and plug valves normally used in pipeline applications, as defined by Spec 6D.
purchaser of the equipment.
This RP covers repair or remanufacturing of end user’s (owner’s) valves for
This standard applies to equipment manufactured to editions of API 6A in
continued service in the owner’s production applications. Repaired or
which a product specification level (PSL) identifies the quality, material, and
remanufactured valves may not meet API and/or the OEM standard
testing requirements for a specific product. Equipment identified as
requirements for new valves. The owner is responsible for the correct
manufactured in conformance with API 6A prior to April 1986 (API 6A, 15th
application of valves repaired or remanufactured per this document. It does
Edition) is outside the scope of this document. A repair and remanufacture
not cover repair or remanufacture of used or surplus valves intended for resale.
specification level (RSL) is designated to provide the appropriate quality
Furthermore, field repair is outside the scope of this document. Pages: 11
control requirements for the repair and remanufacture of wellhead and tree
2nd Edition | May 2012 | Reaffirmed: January 2020
equipment under this standard. Pages: 25
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RP 6DR *
Spec 6AV1
Recommended Practice for the Repair and Remanufacture of
Validation of Safety and Shutdown Valves for Sandy Service
Pipeline Valves-Russian
There are three service classes-Class I, Class II, and Class III-for API 6A
Russian translation of Spec RP 6DR.
surface safety valve (SSV), underwater safety valve (USV), or boarding
shutdown valve (BSDV). This standard establishes sandy service design
2nd Edition | May 2012 | Reaffirmed: January 2020
validation for valves to meet Class II and Class III.
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Class II is intended to validate the valve bore sealing mechanism if
substances such as sand can be expected to cause safety or shutdown valve
Spec 6DSS
failure.
Specification for Subsea Pipeline Valves
Class III adds additional requirements and validation of the bonnet assembly
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2018, Errata 2 dated July
2018,
inclusive of stem seals and may be selected by the user/purchaser.
Addendum 1 dated April 2019, and Addendum 2 dated June 2022)
Validation to Class III also validates the same SSV/USV/BSDV for Class II in
Defines the requirements for the design, manufacturing, quality control,
accordance with scaling limitations specified in the document. Pages: 32
assembly, testing, and documentation of ball, check, gate, plug, and axial
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on-off valves for application in subsea pipeline systems for the petroleum
and natural gas industries. The document contains requirements for both
full-opening and reduced-opening valves.
Valves covered by this specification include one of the following pressure
classes: Class 150, Class 300, Class 600, Class 900, Class 1500, or Class
2500. This specification is not applicable to valves for pressure ratings
exceeding Class 2500. Pages: 130
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Std 6FB
Specification for Subsea Pipeline Valves-Russian
Standard for Fire Test for End Connectors
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2018, Errata 2 dated July
2018,
Establishes procedures for testing and evaluating the pressure-containing
Addendum 1 dated April 2019, and Addendum 2 dated June 2022)
performance of API end connectors when exposed to fire. Valves, wellhead
seals, or other related equipment are not included in the scope of this
Russian translation of Spec 6DSS.
document. The performance requirements of this standard establish standard
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qualification criteria for all sizes and pressure ratings of end connectors.
The procedures are presented in two parts: Part I represents conditions in an
Std 6DSSX
onshore or open offshore location, and Part II represents conditions in an
Operator and Mounting Kits for Subsea Valves
offshore platform well bay. Pages: 27
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2021)
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Defines the requirements for design, mechanical integrity, and sizing of
operators and related components used on subsea pipeline valves that
RP 6HT
conform to API Spec 6DSS. This standard is applicable to the following:
Heat Treatment and Testing of Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Large
electric actuators; electro-hydraulic actuators; hydraulic actuators; actuator
Cross Section and Critical Section Components
override systems; diver and remotely operated tool (ROT)-operated
gearboxes; other actuators, by agreement; mounting kit; pressure and
Supplements the heat treatment and testing requirements found in the
volume compensation and associated systems; pressure caps; protection
API 6A equipment specification and not to replace them altogether. Heat
covers; and electrohydraulic position indication systems. Pages: 105
treatment is a critical process that must be appropriate and controlled in
order to produce parts that comply with design requirements. The specified
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mechanical properties may not necessarily be required or achieved through
the entire section thickness of the production part(s). These procedures are
Std 6DX
intended to provide the manufacturer and end user with a means of ensuring
Standard for Actuators and Mounting Kits for Valves
that the qualification test coupon (QTC) is more representative of the
mechanical properties in a large cross section component than can be
Defines the requirements for mechanical integrity and sizing of actuators used
expected with a standard API equipment specification QTC. Furthermore,
on valves manufactured under Spec 6D. It is applicable to all types of electric,
these procedures are intended to provide to optimize the heat treatment and
pneumatic, and hydraulic actuators, inclusive of mounting kit, installed on
heat treatment response of large cross section components, thereby insuring
pipeline valves. This document is not applicable to actuators installed on
that the component has the required mechanical properties at the depth
control valves, valves being used for regulation, valves in sub-sea service,
below the surface established by the manufacture at all critical locations.
handheld powered devices, stand-alone manually operated gearboxes,
The recommend practice described herein suggests the requirements for
instrument tubing and associated fittings, and actuator control equipment.
batch-type bath quench and water spray quench-type heat treating
Pages: 44
practices. Pages: 9
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TR 6F1
Technical Report on Performance of API and ANSI End Connections
RP 6HT *
in a Fire Test According to API Specification 6FA
Heat Treatment and Testing of Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Large
Summarizes the results of four projects to test the performance of API and
Cross Section and Critical Section Components-Russian
ANSI end connections in a fire test according to Spec 6FA. The appendixes
present the analytical procedures used to generate performance prediction.
Russian translation of RP 6HT.
Pages: 29
2nd Edition | June 2013 | Reaffirmed: November 2018
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3rd Edition | April 1999 | Product Number: G06F13 | Price: $124.00
RP 6J
TR 6F2
Testing of Oilfield Elastomers
Technical Report on Fire Resistance Improvements for API Flanges
Establishes recommended methods for improving the performance of
Describes practices for the evaluation of elastomeric seal materials and seal
designs for the oil and gas industry for wellhead and tree applications. It can
standard API flanges when subjected to the adverse effects of external high
also serve as a general guideline for elastomer materials or elastomer seal
temperatures induced by exposure to fires. This publication does not cover
members used for other applications, which have similar material and
fire prevention, suppression, or firefighting practices. Pages: 19
application issues. It is the intent of this document to provide an overview of
3rd Edition | April 1999 | Product Number: G06F23 | Price: $118.00
testing criteria, environments, evaluation procedures, and guidelines for
methods used to evaluate elastomeric seal materials and members.
Std 6FA
Pages: 39
Standard for Fire Test of Valves
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(includes Errata 1 dated August 2020 and Errata 2 dated August 2020)
TR 6J1
Establishes the requirements for testing and evaluating the pressure-
containing performance of API 6A and API 6D valves when exposed to fire.
Elastomer Life Estimation Testing Procedures
The performance requirements of this document are intended to establish
The proposed procedure discussed in this publication outlines a technique
standard limits of acceptability regardless of size or pressure rating. This
based on the Arrhenius principle of chemical reaction rates, which permits
standard applies to valves with one or more closure members. Pages: 36
the life of an elastomeric material to be estimated when exposed to a severe
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service environment. This is a companion document to Bull 6J, 2nd Edition.
Pages: 14
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Spec 7-1/ISO 10424-1:2004 *
Metallic Material Limits for API Equipment Used in High
Specification for Rotary Drill Stem Elements-Chinese
Temperature Applications
(includes Addendum 1 dated March 2007, Addendum 2 dated August 2009,
Addendum 3 dated April 2011, Addendum 4 dated February 2019, and
Covers testing performed to develop recommended yield strength reduction
Errata 1 dated July 2020)
ratios and elevated temperature properties for a number of steels, stainless
steels, and nickel alloys used in oil and gas drilling and production
Chinese translation of Spec 7-1/ISO 10424-1:2004.
equipment. Pages: 104
1st Edition | February 2006 | Reaffirmed: January 2021
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TR 6RT
Spec 7-1/ISO 10424-1:2004 *
Guidelines for Design and Manufacture of Surface Wellhead
Specification for Rotary Drill Stem Elements-Russian
Running, Retrieving and Testing Tools, Clean-out Tools and Wear
(includes Addendum 1 dated March 2007, Addendum 2 dated August 2009,
Bushings
Addendum 3 dated April 2011, Addendum 4 dated February 2019, and
Provides guidance for the design, materials selection, manufacture, and
Errata 1 dated July 2020)
testing of tools and equipment for running, retrieving, clean-out, and testing
of wellhead components and wear bushings. The equipment manufactured
Russian translation of Spec 7-1/ISO 10424-1:2004.
in accordance with this technical report is designed to satisfy the
1st Edition | February 2006 | Reaffirmed: January 2021
manufacturer’s documented performance characteristics and the applicable
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service conditions. This technical report is derived from requirements
previously found in API 6A, 20th Edition and earlier editions. Pages: 22
Spec 7-1/ISO 10424-1:2004 *
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Specification for Rotary Drill Stem Elements-Spanish
(includes Addendum 1 dated March 2007, Addendum 2 dated August 2009,
Std 6X
Addendum 3 dated April 2011, Addendum 4 dated February 2019, and
Design Calculations for Pressure-Containing Equipment
Errata 1 dated July 2020)
Describes a design analysis methodology and requirements that apply to
Spanish translation of Spec 7-1/ISO 10424-1:2004.
design verification of certain pressure-containing products and equipment in
the oil and natural gas industry. The methods included in this document
1st Edition | February 2006 | Reaffirmed: January 2021
apply to designs where normative reference to this standard is made in an
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API product specification and to those components for which the methods of
this standard are required or permitted.
Spec 7-2
Methods are in accordance with the rules of Appendix 4 of the ASME Boiler
Threading and Gauging of Rotary Shouldered Connections
and Pressure Vessel Code, 2004, Section VIII, Division 2. API has adopted
(includes Errata 1 dated August 2017, Errata 2 dated November 2019, and
slightly different stress limits from the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Addendum 1 dated March 2020)
Code, 2004. The criteria used assume defect-free, tough, and ductile
material behavior. Pages: 20
Specifies requirements on rotary shouldered connections for use in
petroleum and natural gas industries, including dimensional requirements
2nd Edition | February 2019 | Product Number: G06X02 | Price: $71.00
on threads and thread gauges, stipulations on gauging practice and gauge
specifications, as well as instruments and methods for inspection of thread
DRILLING EQUIPMENT
connections. These connections are intended primarily for use in drill-string
components.
Spec 7-1/ISO 10424-1:2004
Other supplementary specifications can be agreed between interested parties
Specification for Rotary Drill Stem Elements
for special tolerance requirements, qualification, testing, inspection, and
(includes Addendum 1 dated March 2007, Addendum 2 dated August 2009,
finishing. This standard applies both to newly manufactured connections and
Addendum 3 dated April 2011, Addendum 4 dated February 2019, and
connections that are recut after service. It should be realized that recut
Errata 1 dated July 2020)
connections are subject to additional inspection and testing-the user is
referred to API 7G-2 for such information.
Replaces, in part, Spec 7, 40th Edition. Spec 7, Addendum 2 removes the
following products now covered by this standard.
This standard is applicable to the following preferred rotary shouldered
connection designs. These are traceable to an internationally supported
upper and lower kelly valves,
system of gauges and calibration that can be described as number (NC)
square and hexagon kellys,
style, regular (REG) style, or full-hole (FH) style. Pages: 114
drill stem subs,
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drill collars,
Spec 7-2 *
drilling and coring bits.
Threading and Gauging of Rotary Shouldered Connections-Russian
Tool joints, rotary shouldered connections, and gauging will remain in Spec 7
(includes Errata 1 dated August 2017, Errata 2 dated November 2019, and
until they are moved into ISO documents in the future. This edition of Spec
7-1 is the identical national adoption of ISO 10424-1:2004. Pages: 87
Addendum 1 dated March 2020)
1st Edition | February 2006 | Effective Date: September 1, 2006
Russian translation of Spec 7-2.
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TR 7CR
RP 7G *
Cold Working Thread Roots with CNC Lathes for Rotary Shouldered
Recommended Practice for Drill Stem Design and Operating Limits-
Connections
Kazakh
Describes procedures for cold root rolling the thread roots on API 7-2 thread
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2000, Addendum 1 dated November 2003,
sizes using CNC Lathes (CW/CNC). Cold working can be applied by a couple
and Addendum 2 dated August 2009)
methods: (1) cold rolling under pressure with a roller shaped like the thread
Kazakh translation of RP 7G.
form, or (2) shot peening. Both methods achieve acceptable results, but
machine thread root rolling is more controllable. Pages: 49
16th Edition | August 1998 | Reaffirmed: May 2015
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RP 7G *
Std 7CW
Recommended Practice for Drill Stem Design and Operating Limits-
Casing Wear Tests
Russian
Provides a method by which results will be reproducible, under a specified
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2000, Addendum 1 dated November 2003,
set of conditions, for conducting tests that determine casing wear due to
and Addendum 2 dated August 2009)
rotation of drill stem elements.
This standard is intended to be used in a laboratory environment and is not
Russian translation of RP 7G.
intended for use in the field during operations. The testing requirements in this
16th Edition | August 1998 | Reaffirmed: May 2015
standard are not represented at well conditions. This standard is divided into
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four major areas: machine apparatus, procedures, materials, and reporting.
This standard will not address the significance of specific data values. It is
RP 7G-2
the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish the appropriate
Inspection and Classification of Used Drill Stem Elements
test data values that are acceptable based on their respective application,
Specifies the requirements for each level of inspection and procedures for the
operational limitations, and safety practices. Pages: 18
inspection and testing of used drill stem elements. This document has been
1st Edition | June 2015 | Reaffirmed: July 2020
prepared to address the practices and technology commonly used in
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inspection. This document also specifies the qualification of inspection
personnel, a description of inspection methods, and apparatus calibration and
Spec 7F
standardization procedures for various inspection methods. The evaluation of
imperfections and the marking of inspected drill stem elements is included.
Oil Field Chain and Sprockets
Pages: 227
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2013)
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Covers the manufacture of the components for, and the assembly and
packaging of, single and multiple strand, numbers 40 through
240,
RP 7HU1
standard and heavy series roller chains for oil field applications, including
Safe Use of 2-Inch Hammer Unions for Oilfield Applications
chain designation, chain length tolerance, tensile strength specifications, pin
and bushing press-out specifications, and dynamic test requirements. For
(includes Errata 1 dated February 2014)
informational purposes, Annex A provides recommendations for installation,
Sets forth procedural recommendations as well as an engineering solution to
lubrication, and maintenance of oil field chain drives, and Annex B includes
the mismatching of a female 2-in. Figure 402, a female 2-in. Figure 602, or a
a basic description of roller chain sprockets. Pages: 29
female 2-in. Figure 1002 hammer union component (sub) with a male 2-in.
8th Edition | November 2010 | Effective Date: May 1, 2011
Figure 1502 hammer union component (wing nut) as described in 3.2. The
Reaffirmed: July 2022 | Product Number: G7F008 | Price: $125.00
procedural recommendations described in this recommended practice should
be implemented to reduce further incidents. The engineering solution, which
Spec 7F *
makes impossible the mating of female 2-in. Figure 402, 2-in. Figure 602,
and/or 2-in. Figure 1002 subs with the wing nut of the 2-in. Figure 1502
Oil Field Chain and Sprockets-Chinese
hammer union, applies to the manufacture of new hammer union components
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2013)
and should not be applied in the modification of existing hammer union
Chinese translation of Spec 7F.
components due to unknown factors caused by field wear. Pages: 12
8th Edition | November 2010 | Reaffirmed: July 2022
1st Edition | May 2009 | Reaffirmed: February 2020
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RP 7G
Spec 7HU2
Recommended Practice for Drill Stem Design and Operating Limits
Oilfield Hammer Unions
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2000, Addendum 1 dated November 2003,
Addresses the incompatibility of hammer union components, a common
and Addendum 2 dated August 2009)
issue in the industry that has led to equipment mismatching incidents. Its
application will serve to improve operations through interoperability of a field
Covers recommendations for the design and selection of drill string members
proven standard design. This standard specifies minimum requirements for
and includes considerations of hole angle control, drilling fluids, weight, and
the dimensional and functional interchangeability, design, materials,
rotary speed. Tables and graphs are included that present dimensional,
inspection, marking, storing, and shipment of hammer union parts and
mechanical, and performance properties of new and used drill pipe; new
assemblies for use in the petroleum and natural gas industries. Pages: 50
tool joints used with new and used drill pipe; drill collars; and kellys.
Recommended standards for inspection of used drill pipe, used tubing work
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strings, and used tool joints are included. Pages: 154
16th Edition | August 1998 | Effective Date: December 1, 1998
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Spec 7K
Spec 7NRV
Drilling and Well Servicing Equipment
Specification for Drill String Non-Return Valves
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2016, Errata 2 dated August 2016, and
(includes Addendum 1 dated December 2019)
Errata 3 dated October 2017)
Provides the minimum acceptable requirements for drill string non-return
Provides general principles and specifies requirements for design,
valve (NRV) equipment. It covers drill string non-return valves, non-return
manufacture, and testing of new drilling and well-servicing equipment and of
valve subs, non-return valve landing nipples, non-return valve equalizing
replacement primary load-carrying components manufactured subsequent
heads, and all components that establish tolerances and/or clearances that
to the publication of this specification. This specification is applicable to the
may affect performance or interchangeability of the NRV equipment. Non-
following equipment:
return valve subs, non-return valve landing nipples, non-return valve
rotary tables;
equalizing heads, and NRVs manufactured by different facilities or
manufacturers may be supplied as separate items. Pages: 19
rotary bushings;
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high-pressure mud and cement hoses;
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piston mud-pump components;
drawworks components;
Spec 7NRV *
manual tongs;
Specification for Drill String Non-Return Valves-Chinese
(includes Addendum 1 dated December 2019)
safety clamps not used as hoisting devices;
Chinese translation of Spec 7NRV.
blowout preventer (BOP) handling systems;
1st Edition | July 2006 | Reaffirmed: July 2020
pressure-relieving devices for high-pressure drilling fluid circulating
Product Number: G7NRV01C | Price: $76.00
systems;
snub-lines for manual and power tongs;
HOISTING TOOLS
rotary slips, both manual and powered;
slip bowls; and
RP 8B
spiders, both manual and powered. Pages: 130
Recommended Practice for Procedures for Inspection, Maintenance,
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Repair, and Remanufacture of Hoisting Equipment
(includes Addendum 1 dated March 2019 and Addendum 2 dated July
Spec 7K *
2021)
Drilling and Well Servicing Equipment-Russian
Provides guidelines and establishes requirements for inspection,
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2016, Errata 2 dated August 2016, and
maintenance, repair, and remanufacture of items of hoisting equipment
Errata 3 dated October 2017)
manufactured according to Spec 8A, Spec 8C, or ISO 13535 used in drilling
and production operations, in order to maintain the serviceability of this
Russian translation of Spec 7K.
equipment. Items of drilling and production hoisting equipment covered are:
6th Edition | December 2015
crown-block sheaves and bearings;
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traveling blocks and hook blocks;
RP 7L
block-to-hook adapters;
Procedures for Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, and Remanufacture
connectors and link adapters;
of Drilling Equipment
drilling hooks;
(includes Addendum 1 dated February 2006 and Addendum 2 dated
tubing hooks and sucker-rod hooks;
March 2006)
elevator links;
Provides owners and users of drilling equipment with guidelines for
casing elevators, tubing elevators, drill-pipe elevators, and drill-collar
inspection, maintenance, repair, and remanufacture procedures that may be
elevators;
utilized to maintain serviceability of the drilling equipment. Covers the
sucker-rod elevators;
following drilling equipment:
rotary swivel-bail adapters;
rotary tables;
rotary swivels;
rotary bushings;
power swivels;
rotary slips;
power subs;
rotary hoses;
spiders, if capable of being used as elevators;
slush pump connectors;
dead-line tie-down/wireline anchors;
drawworks components;
drill-string motion compensators;
kelly spinners, if capable of being used as hoisting equipment;
spiders not used as elevators; manual tongs; and
riser-running tool components, if capable of being used as hoisting
safety clamps not used as hoisting devices. Pages: 26
equipment;
1st Edition | December 1995 | Effective Date: April 1, 1996
wellhead-running tool components, if capable of being used as hoisting
Reaffirmed: August 2019| 2-Year Extension: July 2016
equipment;
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safety clamps, capable of being used as hoisting equipment;
top drives;
casing running tools. Pages: 16
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Spec 8C
RP 9B
Drilling and Production Hoisting Equipment (PSL 1 and PSL 2)
Application, Care, and Use of Wire Ropes for Oil Field Service
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2014 and Errata 2 dated November 2020)
(includes Addendum 1 dated August 2020)
Provides requirements for the design, manufacture, and testing of hoisting
Covers typical wire rope applications for the oil and gas industry. Typical
equipment suitable for use in drilling and production operations. This
practices in the application of wire rope to oil field service are indicated in
specification is applicable to numerous drilling and production hoisting
Table 1, which shows the sizes and constructions commonly used. Because
equipment, some of which include: hoisting sheaves, traveling and hook
of the variety of equipment designs, the selection of other constructions than
blocks; elevator links, casing elevators, sucker rod elevators, rotary and
those shown is justifiable.
power swivels, drilling hooks, wireline anchors, drill string motion
In oilfield service, wire rope is often referred to as wire line or cable. For the
compensators, and safety clamps. Pages: 53
purpose of clarity, these various expressions are incorporated in this
5th Edition | April 2012 | Effective Date: October 1, 2012
recommended practice. Pages: 44
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Spec 8C *
OIL WELL CEMENTS
Drilling and Production Hoisting Equipment (PSL 1 and PSL 2)-
Chinese
Bull E3
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2014 and Errata 2 dated November 2020)
Wellbore Plugging and Abandonment Practices
Chinese translation of Spec 8C.
Addresses the environmental concerns related to well abandonment and
inactive well practices. The primary environmental concerns are protection of
5th Edition | April 2012 | Reaffirmed: August 2019
usable aquifers from fluid migration; and isolation of hydrocarbon production
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and water injection intervals. Additional issues in the document include
protection of surface soils and surface waters, future and use, and
Spec 8C *
permanent documentation of plugged and abandoned wellbore locations
Drilling and Production Hoisting Equipment (PSL 1 and PSL 2)-
and conditions. Pages: 22
Russian
2nd Edition | April 2018 | Product Number: G11008 | Price: $149.00
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2014 and Errata 2 dated November 2020)
Spec 10A
Russian translation of Spec 8C.
Cements and Materials for Well Cementing
5th Edition | April 2012 | Reaffirmed: August 2019
(includes Addendum 1 dated November 2019 and Addendum 2 dated
Product Number: G08C05R | Price: $152.00
August 2022)
WIRE ROPE
Specifies requirements and gives recommendations for six classes of well
cements, including their chemical and physical requirements and
Spec 9A
procedures for physical testing.
Specification for Wire Rope
This specification is applicable to well cement classes A, B, C, and D, which
are the products obtained by grinding Portland cement clinker and, if
Specifies the minimum requirements and terms of acceptance for the
needed, calcium sulfate, as an interground additive. Processing additives
manufacture and testing of steel wire ropes not exceeding rope grade 2160
can be used in the manufacture of cement of these classes. Suitable set-
for the petroleum and natural gas industries. The following products are
modifying agents can be interground or blended during manufacture of
covered by this specification:
class D cement. This specification is also applicable to well cement
wire rope,
classes G and H, which are the products obtained by grinding clinker with no
bright- or drawn-galvanized wire rope,
additives other than one or more forms of calcium sulfate, water, or chemical
well-measuring wire, and
additives as required for chromium (VI) reduction. Pages: 76
well-measuring strand.
25th Edition | March 2019 | Effective Date: September 2019
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Typical applications include tubing lines, rod hanger lines, sand lines, cable-
tool drilling and clean out lines, cable tool casing lines, rotary drilling lines,
winch lines, horse head pumping unit lines, torpedo lines, mast raising lines,
Spec 10A *
guideline tensioner lines, riser tensioner lines, and mooring and anchor lines.
Cements and Materials for Well Cementing-Russian
Ropes for lifting slings and cranes, and wire for well-measuring and strand
(includes Addendum 1 dated November 2019 and Addendum 2 dated
for well-servicing, are also included. The minimum breaking forces for the
August 2022)
more common sizes, grades, and constructions of stranded rope are given in
tables. However, this standard does not restrict itself to the classes covered
Russian translation of Spec 10A.
by those tables. Other types, such as ropes with compacted strands and
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compacted (swaged) ropes, may also conform with its requirements. The
minimum breaking force values for these ropes are provided by the
RP 10B-2
manufacturer. For information only, other tables present the minimum
Recommended Practice for Testing Well Cements
breaking forces for large diameter stranded and spiral ropes (i.e. spiral
(includes Errata 1 dated June 2006 and Errata 2 dated January 2007)
strand and locked coil), while approximate nominal length masses for the
(supersedes RP 10B)
more common stranded rope constructions and large diameter stranded and
spiral ropes are also given. Pages: 91
Specifies methods and gives recommendations for the testing of cement
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slurries and related materials under simulated well conditions. Pages: 111
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RP 10B-2 *
RP 10B-6/ISO 10426-6:2008
Recommended Practice for Testing Well Cements-Russian
Recommended Practice on Determining the Static Gel Strength of
(includes Errata 1 dated June 2006 and Errata 2 dated January 2007)
Cement Formulations
(supersedes RP 10B)
(includes Addendum 1 dated January 2020)
Russian translation of RP 10B-2.
This document specifies requirements and provides test methods for the
2nd Edition | April 2013 | Reaffirmed: April 2019
determination of static gel strength (SGS) of the cement slurries and related
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materials under simulated well conditions.
This edition of RP 10B-6 is the modified national adoption of ISO 10426-
RP 10B-3
6:2008. Pages: 7
Testing of Well Cements Used in Deepwater Well Construction
1st Edition | August 2010 | Reaffirmed: December 2019
Provides procedures for testing well cement slurries and cement blends for
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use in a deepwater environment or wells drilled in areas with a low seafloor
temperature or areas where low well temperatures exist. For the purposes of
Spec 10D
this document the term “deepwater” includes areas where low seafloor
Casing Bow-Spring Centralizers
temperatures exist, independent of water depth.
The procedures contained in this document serve as guidance for the testing
Provides testing, performance, and marking requirements for casing bow-
of well cement slurries used in deepwater well construction. Additionally,
spring centralizers to be used in oil and natural gas well construction. The
testing methods contained in this document (most notably at mudline
procedures provide verification testing for the manufacturer’s design,
conditions) may also be used in those circumstances where low seafloor
materials, and process specifications, and periodic testing to confirm the
temperatures are found at shallow water depths. These conditions are found
consistency of product performance. This specification is not applicable to
in areas including the North Sea, Norwegian Sea, Barents Sea, Kara Sea,
other devices, such as rigid centralizers and cement baskets, or bow-spring
Beaufort Sea, Chukchi Sea, Caspian Sea, and Black Sea.
centralizers used for other purposes (e.g. wireline tools, gravel pack, inner
string). Pages: 36
The test methods contained in this recommended practice, though generally
based on API 10B-2, take into account the specialized testing requirements
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and unique wellbore temperature profiles found in deepwater wells or wells
in areas with low seafloor temperatures. This document does not address
RP 10D-2/ISO 10427-2:2004
the mitigation of shallow water flow zones in deepwater wells, which is
Recommended Practice for Centralizer Placement and Stop Collar
addressed in RP 65. Pages: 32
Testing
2nd Edition | January 2016 | Reaffirmed: February 2020
Provides calculations for determining centralizer spacing, based on
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centralizer performance and desired standoff, in deviated and dogleg holes
in wells for the petroleum and natural gas industries. It also provides a
RP 10B-4
procedure for testing stop collars and reporting test results.
Preparation and Testing of Foamed Cement Formulations at
This edition of RP 10D-2 is the identical national adoption of ISO 10427-
Atmospheric Pressure
2:2004. Pages: 14
Defines the test methods including the generation of unfoamed base and
1st Edition | August 2004 | Reaffirmed: January 2020
their corresponding foamed cement slurries at atmospheric pressure. These
procedures are developed for foaming cement slurries with air, at
Product Number: GG10D21 | Price: $83.00
atmospheric conditions, which could mimic a foam quality experienced with
nitrogen at downhole conditions; they may be modified to accommodate
Spec 10F
other gases such as nitrogen. Slurries that are foamed with nitrogen, and
Cementing Float Equipment Testing
their properties, will also be discussed within this standard as they are
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2020 and Errata 2 dated May 2020)
relevant to the scope of the standard.
This standard does not address testing at pressures above atmospheric
Provides testing and marking requirements for cementing float equipment to
conditions nor does this standard include or consider the effects of nitrogen
be used in oil and natural gas well construction. Pages: 28
solubility in the nitrogen fraction calculations. Pages: 40
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Spec 10F *
RP 10B-5/ISO 10426-5:2004
Cementing Float Equipment Testing-Russian
Recommended Practice on Determination of Shrinkage and
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2020 and Errata 2 dated May 2020)
Expansion of Well Cement Formulations at Atmospheric Pressure
Russian translation of Spec 10F.
Provides the methods for the testing of well cement formulations to
4th Edition | July 2018 | Product Number: GX10F04R | Price: $81.00
determine the dimension changes during the curing process (cement
hydration) at atmospheric pressure only. This is a base document, because
under real well cementing conditions shrinkage and expansion take place
under pressure and different boundary conditions.
This edition of RP 10B-5 is the identical national adoption of ISO 10426-
5:2004. Pages: 13
1st Edition | April 2005 | Reaffirmed: August 2020
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RP 10G
TR 10TR3 *
Product Evaluation, Application, and Testing of Stage Cementing
Technical Report on Temperatures for API Cement Operating
Collars
Thickening Time Tests-Russian
Russian translation of TR 10TR3.
Provides requirements, guidelines, and recommended practices for stage
cementing collars used in cementing applications in the petroleum and
1st Edition | May 1999 | Reaffirmed: May 2005
natural gas industry. Information is included on the types, application,
Product Number: G10TR3R | Price: $171.00
specification, validation, manufacturing, job planning and execution, and
preventing and diagnosing problems. Use of stage cementing collars for non-
TR 10TR4
cementing applications or annulus casing packers, or both, are outside the
Selection of Centralizers for Primary Cementing Operations
scope of this document. Products covered under another API or international
specification are not included. This document does not cover the
Provides the petroleum industry with information for three types of
centralizers, their selection and application, and their advantages and
connections to the well conduit. Pages: 61
limitations. Pages: 23
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TR 10TR1
TR 10TR4 *
Cement Sheath Evaluation
Selection of Centralizers for Primary Cementing Operations-Kazakh
Provides the current principles and practices regarding the evaluation and
Kazakh translation of TR 10TR4.
repair of primary cementations of casing strings in oil and gas wells. Cement
bond logs, compensated logging tools, ultrasonic cement logging tools, and
1st Edition | May 2008 | Product Number: G10TR40K | Price: $67.00
borehole fluid-compensated logging tools are covered. Pages: 124
TR 10TR4 *
2nd Edition | September 2008
Selection of Centralizers for Primary Cementing Operations-
Product Number: G10TR12 | Price: $157.00
Russian
TR 10TR1 *
Russian translation of TR 10TR4.
Cement Sheath Evaluation-Kazakh
1st Edition | May 2008 | Product Number: G10TR40R | Price: $67.00
Kazakh translation of TR 10TR1.
TR 10TR5
2nd Edition | September 2008
Methods for Testing of Solid and Rigid Centralizers
Product Number: G10TR12K | Price: $157.00
Provides the industry with methods for testing rigid and solid centralizers.
Pages: 16
TR 10TR1 *
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Cement Sheath Evaluation-Russian
Russian translation of TR 10TR1.
TR 10TR5 *
2nd Edition | September 2008
Methods for Testing of Solid and Rigid Centralizers-Kazakh
Product Number: G10TR12R | Price: $157.00
Kazakh translation of TR 10TR5.
TR 10TR2
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Shrinkage and Expansion in Oilwell Cements
TR 10TR5 *
Presents the results of research into shrinkage and expansion of oilwell
cements in the wellbore as well as a series of test methods and procedures
Methods for Testing of Solid and Rigid Centralizers-Russian
developed to measure these phenomena. Pages: 57
Russian translation of TR 10TR5.
1st Edition | July 1997 | Reaffirmed: September 2002
1st Edition | May 2008 | Product Number: G10TR50R | Price: $67.00
Product Number: G10TR2 | Price: $133.00
TR 10TR6
TR 10TR2 *
Evaluation and Testing of Mechanical Cement Wiper Plugs
Shrinkage and Expansion in Oilwell Cements-Russian
Provides recommended testing, evaluation, and performance requirements
Russian translation of TR 10TR2.
for mechanical cement wiper plugs.
1st Edition | July 1997 | Reaffirmed: September 2002
Mechanical cementing wiper plugs are used in most application including
Product Number: G10TR2R | Price: $133.00
casing, liners, drill pipe, and tubing for primary and remedial cementing
operations where they serve multiple functions in well operations, such as
TR 10TR3
the following:
Technical Report on Temperatures for API Cement Operating
separation of fluids inside of pipe,
Thickening Time Tests
wiping of materials from the inner surface of pipe,
Summarizes work performed by the 1984-91 API Task Group on Cementing
operation of a downhole tool,
Temperature Schedules to update the temperatures in API well-simulation
test schedules found in RP 10B. The Task Group reviewed the largest set of
surface indication of a downhole event, and
temperature data available to the industry to date, resulting in significant
formation of a temporary pressure barrier. Pages: 46
improvements to the temperatures in the well-simulation test schedules.
1st Edition | July 2015 | Product Number: G10TR601 | Price: $98.00
Pages: 97
1st Edition | May 1999 | Reaffirmed: May 2005
Product Number: G10TR3 | Price: $171.00
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TR 10TR7
FIELD OPERATING EQUIPMENT
Mechanical Behavior of Cement
RP 11AR
Provides the necessary cement property data for use in cement sheath
integrity simulations. The compressive strength tests and nondestructive
Recommended Practice for Care and Use of Subsurface Pumps
sonic determination of compressive strength of cement defined in API 10B-2
(includes Errata dated December 2013)
do not provide suitable data for cement sheath integrity simulations. The
Provides information on the proper selection, operation, and maintenance of
methods of API 10B-2 provide information on the strength of cement to
subsurface pumps so the best economical life can be obtained. Pages: 50
ensure that the cement is suitable for general well construction applications
4th Edition | June 2000 | Reaffirmed: February 2020
and to determine when sufficient strength is developed to allow well
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operations to continue. Pages: 63
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Spec 11AX
Specification for Subsurface Sucker Rod Pump Assemblies,
RP 65-1
Components, and Fittings
Cementing Shallow-Water Flow Zones in Deepwater Wells
(includes Addendum 1 dated May 2019)
Describes methods designed to prevent shallow-water flow (SWF) during and
following cementing of wells located in deep water. It is the compilation of
Provides the requirements and guidelines for the design of subsurface sucker
technology and practices developed and used by many operators around the
rod pumps and their components as defined herein for use in the sucker rod
world. Although most of the discussion in this standard is focused on SWF,
lift method for the petroleum and natural gas industry.
shallow flows can be mixtures of water, gas, gas hydrates, and formation fines.
The specification covers subsurface sucker rod pump assemblies (including
There is no single method of preventing SWF, and many of the activities
insert and tubing), components, and fittings in commonly used bore sizes for
described can require customization to fit individual well conditions. Pages: 71
the sucker rod lift method. Sufficient dimensional and material requirements
2nd Edition | June 2018 | Product Number: G65102 | Price: $144.00
are provided to assure interchangeability and standardization of all
component parts.
Std 65-2
The specification does not cover specialty subsurface sucker rod pump
Isolating Potential Flow Zones During Well Construction
accessories or special design components. Also, installation, operation, and
maintenance of these products are not included in this specification;
Contains best practices for zone isolation in wells to prevent annular
however, recommendations can be found in RP 11AR. Pages: 107
pressure and/or flow through or past pressure-containment barriers that are
13th Edition | May 2015 | Effective Date: November 4, 2015
installed and verified during well construction. Well construction practices
that may affect barrier sealing performance are mentioned along with
Product Number: G11AX13 | Price: $189.00
methods to help ensure positive effects or to minimize any negative ones.
The objectives of this guideline are two-fold. The first is to help prevent and/
Spec 11AX *
or control flows just prior to, during, and after primary cementing operations
Specification for Subsurface Sucker Rod Pump Assemblies,
to install or “set” casing and liner pipe strings in wells. The second objective
Components, and Fittings-Russian
is to help prevent sustained casing pressure (SCP). The guidance from this
(includes Addendum 1 dated May 2019)
document covers recommendations for pressure-containment barrier design
and installation and well construction practices that affect the zone isolation
Russian translation of Spec 11AX.
process to prevent or mitigate annular fluid flow or pressure. Pages: 83
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2nd Edition | December 2010 | Reaffirmed: November 2016
Product Number: G65202 | Price: $141.00
Spec 11B
You may download a PDF of this document from https://www.api.org/oil-and-
Specification for Sucker Rods, Polished Rods and Liners, Couplings,
natural-gas/wells-to-consumer/exploration-and-production/hydraulic-
Sinker Bars, Polished Rod Clamps, Stuffing Boxes, and Pumping
fracturing/65-2-isolating-potential-flow-zones
Tees
(includes Errata 1 dated October 2010 and Errata 2 dated February 2011)
RP 65-3
Provides the requirements and guidelines for the design and rating of steel
Wellbore Plugging and Abandonment
sucker rods and pony rods, polished rods, polished rod liners, couplings and
Provides guidance for the design, placement, and verification of cement
sub-couplings, fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) sucker rods, sinker bars,
plugs in wells to be temporarily or permanently abandoned, as well as
polished rod clamps, stuffing boxes, and pumping tees as defined herein for
remediation and verification of annular barriers. Wells temporarily
use in the sucker rod lift method for the petroleum and natural gas industry.
abandoned (suspended) are intended to be re-entered in the future. The
Annexes A through H provide the requirements for specific products. Annex I
placement of barriers may depend on whether the well is to be temporarily or
includes the requirements for thread gauges, Annex J illustrates the
permanently abandoned. Cement plug lengths are not considered in this
components of a sucker rod lift system, and Annex K shows examples of
document. Pages: 52
sucker rod discontinuities. This specification does not cover sucker rod
1st Edition | June 2021 | Product Number: G65301 | Price: $112.00
guides, sucker rod rotators, shear tools, on-off tools, stabilizer bars, sealing
elements used in stuffing boxes, or interface connections for stuffing boxes
and pumping tees. Also, installation, operation, and maintenance of these
products are not included in this specification. Pages: 91
27th Edition | May 2010 | Effective Date: November 1, 2010
2-Year Extension: February 2015 | Reaffirmed: January 2019
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Spec 11B *
RP 11G
Specification for Sucker Rods, Polished Rods and Liners, Couplings,
Recommended Practice for Installation, Maintenance and
Sinker Bars, Polished Rod Clamps, Stuffing Boxes, and Pumping
Lubrication of Pumping Units
Tees-Chinese
Provides guidance related to the proper installation, care, and maintenance
(includes Errata 1 dated October 2010 and Errata 2 dated February 2011)
of surface mounted beam pumping units, varieties of which are described in
Spec 11E. Information provided in this document is of a general nature and
Chinese translation of Spec 11B.
is not intended to replace specific instruction provided by the pumping unit
27th Edition | May 2010 | Reaffirmed: January 2019
manufacturer. This document further establishes certain minimum
Product Number: G11B27C | Price: $168.00
requirements intended to promote the safe installation, operation, and
servicing of pumping unit equipment. Pages: 26
Spec 11B *
5th Edition | November 2013 | Reaffirmed: July 2019
Specification for Sucker Rods, Polished Rods and Liners, Couplings,
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Sinker Bars, Polished Rod Clamps, Stuffing Boxes, and Pumping
TR 11L
Tees-Russian
Design Calculations for Sucker Rod Pumping Systems (Conventional
(includes Errata 1 dated October 2010 and Errata 2 dated February 2011)
Units)
Russian translation of Spec 11B.
Covers recommendations for design calculations for conventional unit sucker
27th Edition | May 2010 | Reaffirmed: January 2019
rod pumping systems based on test data submitted to API by Sucker Rod
Product Number: G11B27R | Price: $168.00
Pumping Research, Inc. The topics include vibration characteristics of sucker
rod strings, physical characteristics of sucker rods, and dimensional analysis
RP 11BR
of sucker rod pumping systems. The calculations apply to the broad category
Recommended Practice for the Care and Handling of Sucker Rods
of average, normal pumping wells fitting the assumed conditions defined
therein. Unusual or out-of-the-ordinary conditions will cause deviations from
Covers the care and handling of steel sucker rods, including guidelines on
calculated performance. Pages: 24
selection, allowable stress, proper joint makeup, corrosion control, and used
5th Edition | June 2008 | Product Number: G11L05 | Price: $115.00
rod inspection. Pages: 28
9th Edition | August 2008 | Reaffirmed: July 2020
Bull 11L2
Product Number: G11BR09 | Price: $114.00
Bulletin on Catalog of Analog Computer Dynamometer Cards
RP 11BR *
Contains over 1100 polished rod dynamometer cards taken with the
Recommended Practice for the Care and Handling of Sucker Rods-
electronic analog simulator and arranged in convenient form for comparison
with field tests. Pages: 77
Chinese
1st Edition | December 1969 | Reaffirmed: September 1999
Chinese translation of RP 11BR.
Product Number: G05700 | Price: $133.00
9th Edition | August 2008 | Reaffirmed: July 2020
Product Number: G11BR09C | Price: $114.00
Bull 11L3
Sucker Rod Pumping System Design Book
Spec 11E
(includes Errata 1 dated November 1973 and Supplement 1 dated
Pumping Units
February 1977)
Provides the requirements and guidelines for the design and rating of beam
Contains print-out tables of computer calculated values for selecting sucker
pumping units for use in the petroleum and natural gas industry. Included
rod systems. Values are included for depths of 200 ft to 12,000 ft in
are all components between the carrier bar and the gear reducer input shaft.
increments of 500 feet, and production rates of 100 barrels per day to over
This includes the following: beam pump structures; pumping unit gear
1,500 barrels per day in varying increments. Various rod string pump stroke,
reducer. Only loads imposed on the structure and/or gear reducer by the
pump size, and pumping speed combinations that will do the job within the
polished rod load are considered in this specification. Also included are the
limiting parameters are listed. Pages: 574
requirements for the design and rating of enclosed gear reducers wherein the
1st Edition | May 1970 | Product Number: G05800 | Price: $143.00
involute gear tooth designs include helical and herringbone gearing. The
rating methods and influences identified in this specification are limited to
TR 11L6
single- and multiple-stage designs applied to beam pumping units in which
Technical Report on Electric Motor Prime Mover for Beam Pumping
the pitch-line velocity of any stage does not exceed 5000 ft/min and the
speed of any shaft does not exceed 3600 rpm. Pages: 109
Unit Service
20th Edition | October 2022 | Effective Date: April 1, 2023
Covers polyphase, squirrel-cage, induction motors for use as the prime
mover for beam pumping units (size range of 200 hp and below). Motors to
Product Number: G11E20 | Price: $202.00
be operated from solid-state or other types of variable frequency/variable
voltage power supplies for adjustable speed applications will require
RP 11ER
individual consideration to provide satisfactory performance and are beyond
Guarding of Pumping Units
the scope of this document. Motors conforming to this document are
Provides a reference or guide for the design, manufacture, and installation of
suitable for operation in accordance with their full load rating under ambient
guards for moving parts on pumping units. It is based on knowledge and
temperature at a maximum altitude of 1000 m (3300 ft) above sea level
with outdoor sever duty application, including blowing dust or snow, corrosive
experience gained through the application of guards for pumping units by
atmospheres, high humidity, and cyclic loading. Pages: 13
the production segment of the petroleum industry. Pages: 27
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TR 11L6 *
RP 11S3
Technical Report on Electric Motor Prime Mover for Beam Pumping
Recommended Practice for Electrical Submersible Pump
Unit Service-Chinese
Installations
Chinese translation of TR 11L6.
Addresses the installation and replacement of all major components
comprising an electrical submersible pumping system. Specifically, it
2nd Edition | May 2008 | Product Number: G11L602C | Price: $94.00
addresses equipment installation on tubing in oil and gas production
operations. Pages: 11
Spec 11PL
2nd Edition | March 1999 | Reaffirmed: October 2013
Plunger Lift Lubricators and Related Equipment
Product Number: G11S32 | Price: $97.00
Provides requirements and guidelines for plunger lift lubricators, which
includes plunger catchers as defined herein for use in the petroleum and
RP 11S3 *
natural gas industry. Threaded and flanged external connections are covered
Recommended Practice for Electrical Submersible Pump
by the applicable API or proprietary connection design requirements. This
specification provides requirements for the functional specification and
Installations-Russian
technical specification, including design requirements (outlet locations,
Russian translation of RP 11S3.
specified and optional), design extensions, design verification and
2nd Edition | March 1999 | Reaffirmed: October 2013
validation, welding, materials, quality controls, marking, documentation and
data control, shipment, and storage. Pages: 72
Product Number: G11S32R | Price: $97.00
1st Edition | June 2019 | Effective Date: June 2020
RP 11S4
Product Number: G11PL01 | Price: $121.00
Recommended Practice for Sizing and Selection of Electric
Submersible Pump Installations
RP 11S
Recommended Practice for the Operation, Maintenance and
Discusses in some detail each component of the ESP system (pump, motor,
intake, seal or protector, cable, switchboard, etc.) as far as what must be
Troubleshooting of Electric Submersible Pump Installations
considered for the best selection at a desired rate and well conditions.
Covers all of the major components that comprise a standard electric
Examples are given to illustrate the basic design procedure and illustrate
submersible pumping system, their operation, maintenance, and
how PVT correlations, multiphase flow correlations, and inflow performance
troubleshooting. It is specifically prepared for installations in oil and water
relationships are used. Summary designs and computer examples using the
producing wells where the equipment is installed on tubing. It is not
detailed design principles are presented that show how design
prepared for equipment selection or application. Pages: 18
considerations fit together and how tools such as computer programs allow
3rd Edition | November 1994 | Reaffirmed: October 2013
faster solutions resulting in easier trial and error calculations for optimization
Product Number: G11S03 | Price: $90.00
of designs and study of existing installations. Topics such as PVT
correlations, multiphase flow correlations, and inflow performance
relationships are discussed in the appendices. Pages: 31
RP 11S1
Electrical Submersible Pump Dismantle, Inspection and Failure
3rd Edition | July 2002 | Reaffirmed: October 2013
Analysis
Product Number: G11S43 | Price: $86.00
Covers the processes and procedures of collecting required information to
RP 11S5
complete a root cause failure analysis of an electrical submersible pump
(ESP) system. These include: procedures for disassembly, inspection, final
Recommended Practice for the Application of Electrical
report, failure classification, and corrective actions. Items covered by this
Submersible Cable Systems
recommended practice include pumps, intakes, gas separators, gas
Covers the application (size and configuration) of electrical submersible cable
handling devices, seals/protectors, motors (induction and permanent
systems by manufacturers, vendors, or users. The document addresses the
magnet motors), gauges, sensors, motor lead extensions, potheads, and
varies uses of different cable insulation systems, including jackets, braids,
power cables. Tooling and test equipment may differ between suppliers;
armor, and related coverings, as well as auxiliary cable components for cable
however, the typical assembly and inspection procedures and principles are
conductors. The document also addresses splicing and terminating cables
generally applicable for most ESP systems. Pages: 60
including splicing, lengthening, and repairs. Pages: 38
4th Edition | April 2022 | Product Number: G11S14 | Price: $133.00
2nd Edition | April 2008 | Reaffirmed: October 2013
Product Number: G11S52 | Price: $118.00
RP 11S2
Recommended Practice for Electric Submersible Pump Testing
RP 11S6
Provides guidelines and procedures covering electric submersible pump
Recommended Practice for Testing of Electric Submersible Pump
performance testing intended to establish product consistency. These
Cable Systems
practices are generally considered appropriate for the majority of pump
applications. This document covers the acceptance testing of electric
Covers field testing of electric submersible pump cable systems. This
submersible pumps (sold as new) by manufacturers, vendors, or users to the
document is organized into three major topic categories. The first category
prescribed minimum specifications. Pages: 12
provides general definitions and an overview of terms, safety considerations,
and cable system preparation guidelines. The second category identifies
2nd Edition | August 1997 | Effective Date: October 1, 1997
various situations under which testing is performed. The third category
Reaffirmed: October 2013 | Product Number: G11S22 | Price: $90.00
identifies test methods and procedures. Pages: 18
1st Edition | December 1995 | Reaffirmed: October 2013
RP 11S2 *
Product Number: G11S61 | Price: $97.00
Recommended Practice for Electric Submersible Pump Testing-
Russian
Russian translation of RP 11S2.
2nd Edition | August 1997 | Reaffirmed: October 2013
Product Number: G11S22R | Price: $90.00
*These translated versions are provided for the convenience of our customers and are not officially endorsed by API. The translated versions shall neither replace nor supersede the
English-language versions, which remain the official standards. API shall not be responsible for any discrepancies or interpretations of these translations. Translations may not
include any addenda or errata to the document. Please check the English-language versions for any updates to the documents.
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RP 11S7
This specification is designed to provide the oil production industry with tanks
of adequate safety and reasonable economy for use in the storage of crude
Recommended Practice on Application and Testing of Electric
petroleum and other liquids commonly handled and stored by the production
Submersible Pump Seal Chamber Sections
segment of the industry. This specification is for the convenience of
Applies to the seal chamber section used in support of an electric
purchasers and manufacturers in ordering and fabricating tanks. Pages: 35
submersible motor. The recommended practice contains tutorial, testing,
13th Edition | January 2019 | Effective Date: July 1, 2019
and failure evaluation information on the seal chamber section used in
Product Number: G12F13 | Price: $146.00
support of an electric submersible motor. The document provides a general
understanding of construction and functioning of seal chamber sections,
Spec 12J
identification of well conditions, system requirements, and characteristics
that influence component section and application. Pages: 28
Specification for Oil and Gas Separators
1st Edition | July 1993 | Reaffirmed: October 2013
Covers minimum requirements for the design, fabrication, and plant testing
Product Number: G05947 | Price: $97.00
of oil and gas separators and oil-gas-water separators that are used in the
production of oil and gas and are located at some point on the producing
flow line between the wellhead and pipeline. Separators covered by this
RP 11S8
specification may be vertical, spherical, or single or double barrel horizontal.
Recommended Practice on Electric Submersible System Vibrations
Unless otherwise agreed upon between the purchaser and the manufacturer,
Provides guidelines to establish consistency in the control and analysis of
the jurisdiction of this specification terminates with the pressure vessel as
electric submersible pump (ESP) system vibrations. This document is
defined in Section VII, Division 1 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
considered appropriate for the testing of ESP systems and subsystems for
Code. Pressure vessels covered by this specification are normally classified
the majority of ESP applications. This RP covers the vibration limits, testing,
as natural resource vessels. Separators outside the scope of this
and analysis of ESP systems and subsystems. Pages: 18
specification include centrifugal separators, filter separators, and desanding
2nd Edition | October 2012 | Product Number: G11S802 | Price: $84.00
separators. Pages: 25
8th Edition | October 2008 | Effective Date: April 1, 2009
LEASE PRODUCTION VESSELS
Product Number: G12J08 | Price: $105.00
Spec 12B
Spec 12J *
Specification for Bolted Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids
Specification for Oil and Gas Separators-Chinese
Covers material, design, fabrication, and testing requirements for vertical,
Chinese translation of Spec 12J.
cylindrical, aboveground, closed and open-top, bolted steel storage tanks in
8th Edition | October 2008 | Product Number: G12J08C | Price: $105.00
various standard sizes and capacities with internal pressures approximating
atmospheric pressure. This specification is designed to provide the oil
Spec 12J *
production industry with safe and economical bolted tanks of adequate
safety and reasonable economy for use in the storage of crude petroleum
Specification for Oil and Gas Separators-Russian
and other liquids commonly handled and stored by the production segment
Russian translation of Spec 12J.
of the industry. Pages: 30
8th Edition | October 2008 | Product Number: G12J08R | Price: $105.00
17th Edition | December 2020
Product Number: G12B17 | Price: $143.00
Spec 12K
Specification for Indirect Type Oilfield Heaters
Spec 12D
Specification for Field-Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids
Covers minimum requirements for the design, fabrication, and shop testing
of oilfield indirect type fired heaters that are used in the production of oil,
Covers material, design, fabrication, and testing requirements for vertical,
gas, and associated fluid. The heaters are located at some point on the
cylindrical, aboveground, closed top, welded steel storage tanks with internal
producing flowline between the wellhead and pipeline. Heater components
pressures approximately atmospheric at various sizes and capacities ranging
covered by this specification include the pressurized coils, the shell, heater
from 500 to 10,000 barrels. This specification is designed to provide the oil
bath, firetube, and the firing system. For purposes of this specification, the
production industry with tanks of adequate safety and reasonable economy
termination of a heater coil is at the first bevel when coils are furnished
for use in the storage of crude petroleum and other liquids commonly
beveled for welding, or the face of the first fitting when fittings are furnished
handled and stored by the production segment of the industry. This
as the inlet or outlet connection to the coil. All fittings and valves between
specification is for the convenience of purchasers and manufacturers in
the inlet and outlet of the coil are to be considered within the coil limit.
ordering and fabricating tanks. Pages: 29
Heaters outside the scope of this specification include steam and other
12th Edition | June 2017 | Effective Date: December 1, 2017
vapor generators, reboilers, indirect heaters employing heat media other
Product Number: G12D12 | Price: $116.00
than water solutions, all types of direct fired heaters, shell-and-tube bundles
or electrical heating elements, and coils operating at temperatures less than
Spec 12F
-20 °F. Pages: 35
Specification for Shop-Welded Tanks for Storage of Production
8th Edition | October 2008 | Effective Date: April 1, 2009
Liquids
Product Number: G12K08 | Price: $124.00
Covers material, design, fabrication, and testing requirements for new shop-
fabricated vertical, cylindrical, aboveground, welded steel storage tanks in
Spec 12K *
the standard sizes and capacities, and for internal pressures approximately
atmospheric, given in Table 1.
Specification for Indirect Type Oilfield Heaters-Chinese
Chinese translation of Spec 12K.
8th Edition | October 2008 | Product Number: G12K08C | Price: $124.00
*These translated versions are provided for the convenience of our customers and are not officially endorsed by API. The translated versions shall neither replace nor supersede the
English-language versions, which remain the official standards. API shall not be responsible for any discrepancies or interpretations of these translations. Translations may not
include any addenda or errata to the document. Please check the English-language versions for any updates to the documents.
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Spec 12L
DRILLING, COMPLETION, AND FRACTURING FLUIDS
Specification for Vertical and Horizontal Emulsion Treaters
Spec 13A
Covers minimum requirements for material, design, fabrication, and testing
of vertical and horizontal emulsion treaters. Emulsion treating is normally
Drilling Fluids Materials
conducted on crude oil immediately after it is separated from its associated
(includes Addendum 1 dated April 2020 and Addendum 2 dated June 2022)
gas in a vessel referred to as a treater or sometimes as a heater treater. High
Covers physical properties and test procedures for materials manufactured for
gas-oil ratio wells or those produced by gas lift may require the installation of
use in oil- and gas-well drilling fluids. The materials covered are barite;
an oil and gas separator upstream of the treater to remove most of the
hematite; bentonite; non-treated bentonite; attapulgite; sepiolite; technical
associated gas before the emulsion enters the treater. Where the water to oil
grade, low-viscosity carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-LVT); technical grade, high-
ratio is high, freewater knockouts may be required upstream of the treater.
viscosity carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-HVT); starch; low-viscosity polyanionic
The jurisdiction of this specification terminates with each pressure vessel as
cellulose (PAC-LV); high-viscosity polyanionic cellulose (PAC-HV); and drilling-
applicable: the emulsion treater with firetube(s) and, if used, the heat
grade xanthan gum. This specification is intended for the use of manufacturers,
exchanger(s) and water siphon. Pressure vessels covered by this
distributors, and end users of named products. Annex A (informative) contains
specification are classified as natural resource vessels. An emulsion treater
information on the API Monogram Program and requirements for the approved
is a pressure vessel used in the oil producing industry for separating oil-
use of the API Monogram by licensees. Pages: 120
water emulsions and gas and for breaking or resolving emulsified well
19th Edition | October 2019 | Effective Date: April 2020
streams into water and saleable clean oil components. Emulsion treaters are
usually equipped with one or more removable firetubes or heat exchange
Product Number: G13A19 | Price: $205.00
elements through which heat is applied to the water and/or emulsion to aid
the emulsion breaking process. Pages: 39
RP 13B-1
5th Edition | October 2008 | Effective Date: April 1, 2009
Recommended Practice for Field Testing Water-Based Drilling Fluids
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2020 and Errata 2 dated December 2021)
Product Number: G12L05 | Price: $105.00
Provides standard procedures for determining the following characteristics of
RP 12N
water-based drilling fluids:
Recommended Practice for the Operation, Maintenance and Testing
drilling fluid density (mud weight);
of Firebox Flame Arrestors
viscosity and gel strength;
Covers practices that should be considered in the installation, maintenance,
filtration;
and testing of firebox flame arrestors installed on the air intake of oilfield
water, oil, and solids contents;
production equipment. Pages: 6
sand content;
2nd Edition | November 1994 | Reaffirmed: April 2008
methylene blue capacity;
Product Number: G12N02 | Price: $90.00
pH;
alkalinity and lime content;
Spec 12P
chloride content;
Specification for Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Tanks
total hardness as calcium;
Covers material, design, fabrication, and testing requirements for fiberglass
low-gravity solids and weighting material concentrations.
reinforced plastic (FRP) tanks. Only shop-fabricated, vertical, cylindrical
tanks are covered. Tanks covered by this specification are intended for
Annexes A through K provide additional test methods that may be used for:
aboveground and atmospheric pressure service. This specification applies to
chemical analysis for calcium, magnesium, calcium sulfate, sulfide,
new tanks. The requirements may be applied to existing tanks at the
carbonate, and potassium;
discretion of the owner/operator. This specification is designed to provide
determination of shear strength;
the petroleum industry with various standard sizes of FRP tanks. Because of
determination of resistivity;
the versatility of FRP tanks, the user shall be responsible for determining the
suitability of FRP tanks for the intended service. Pages: 30
removal of air;
5th Edition | May 2022 | Effective Date: November 1, 2022
drill-pipe corrosion monitoring;
Product Number: G12P05| Price: $129.00
sampling, inspection, and rejection;
rig-site sampling;
Std 12R1
calibration and verification of glassware, thermometers, timers,
Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair of
viscometers, retort cup, and drilling fluid balances;
Tanks in Production Service
permeability plugging testing at high temperature and high pressure for
(includes Addendum 1 dated June 2021)
two types of equipment;
For use as a guide for new tank installations and maintenance of existing
sag testing. Pages: 132
tanks, Std 12R1 contains recommendations for good practices in the
5th Edition | May 2019 | Product Number: GX13B15 | Price: $190.00
collection of well or lease production; gauging; delivery to pipeline carriers for
transportation; and other production storage and treatment operations. This
recommended practice is intended primarily for application to tanks
fabricated to Specs 12F, 12D, 12F, and 12P when employed in on-land
production service, but its basic principles are applicable to atmospheric
tanks of other dimensions and specifications when they are employed in
similar oil and gas production, treating, and processing services. It is not
applicable to refineries, petrochemical plants, marketing bulk stations, or
pipeline storage facilities operated by carriers. Pages: 53
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