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RP 13B-2
RP 13D
Recommended Practice for Field Testing Oil-Based Drilling Fluids
Rheology and Hydraulics of Oil-Well Drilling Fluids
(includes Errata 1 dated August 2014, Errata 2 dated March 2018, and
Provides a basic understanding of and guidance about drilling fluid rheology
Addendum 1 dated August 2019)
and hydraulics, and their application to drilling operations. For this
Provides standard procedures for determining the following characteristics of
recommended practice, rheology is the study of flow characteristics of a
oil-based drilling fluids:
drilling fluid and how these characteristics affect movement of the fluid.
drilling fluid density (mud weight);
Specific measurements are made on a fluid to determine rheological
viscosity and gel strength;
parameters under a variety of conditions. From this information the
filtration;
circulating system can be designed or evaluated regarding how it will
accomplish certain desired objectives. Pages: 98
oil, water, and solids concentrations;
alkalinity, chloride concentration, and calcium concentration;
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electrical stability;
RP 13I
lime and calcium concentrations, calcium chloride, and sodium chloride
concentrations;
Laboratory Testing of Drilling Fluids
low-gravity solids and weighting material concentrations.
Provides procedures for the laboratory testing of the physical, chemical, and
The annexes provide additional test methods or examples that can optionally
performance properties of both drilling fluid materials and drilling fluid. It is
be used for the determination of:
applicable to both water- and oil-based drilling fluids, as well as the base or
shear strength (Annex A);
“make-up” fluid. It is not applicable as a detailed manual on drilling fluid
control procedures. Recommendations regarding agitation and testing
oil and water concentrations from cuttings (Annex B);
temperature are presented because the agitation history and temperature
drilling fluid activity (Annex C);
have a profound effect on drilling fluid properties. Pages: 93
aniline point (Annex D);
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lime, salinity, and solids concentration (Annex E);
sampling, inspection, and rejection (Annex F);
RP 13J
rig-site sampling (Annex G);
Testing of Heavy Brines
cuttings activity (Annex H);
Covers the physical properties, potential contaminants, and test procedures for
active sulfide (Annex I);
heavy brine fluids manufactured for use in oil and gas well drilling, completion,
calibration and verification of glassware, thermometers, viscometers,
fracturing, and workover fluids. RP 13J provides methods for assessing the
retort kit cups, and drilling fluid balances (Annex J);
performance and physical characteristics of heavy brines for use in field
high-temperature/high-pressure filtration using the permeability-plugging
operations. It includes procedures for evaluating the density or specific gravity,
apparatus (PPA) (Annex K);
the clarity or amount of particulate matter carried in the brines, the
elastomer compatibility (Annex L);
crystallization point or the temperature (both ambient and under pressure) at
sand content of oil-based fluid (Annex M);
which the brines make the transition between liquid and solid, the pH, and iron
identification and monitoring of weight-material sag (Annex N);
contamination. It also contains a discussion of gas hydrate formation and
mitigation, brine viscosity, corrosion testing, buffering capacity, and a
oil-based drilling fluid test report form (Annex O). Pages: 141
standardized reporting form. RP 13J is intended for the use of manufacturers,
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service companies, and end users of heavy brines. Pages: 76
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RP 13B-2 *
Recommended Practice for Field Testing Oil-Based Drilling Fluids-
RP 13K
Russian
Chemical Analysis of Barite
(includes Errata 1 dated August 2014, Errata 2 dated March 2018, and
Addendum 1 dated August 2019)
Provides a comprehensive, detailed description of the chemical analytical
procedures for quantitatively determining the mineral and chemical
Russian translation of RP 13B-2.
constituents of barite. These procedures are quite elaborate and will
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normally be carried out in a well-equipped laboratory. Pages: 79
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RP 13C
Recommended Practice on Drilling Fluid Processing Systems
RP 13L
Evaluation
Training and Qualification of Drilling Fluid Technologists
Specifies a standard procedure for assessing and modifying the
Seeks to formalize the specific knowledge base, professional skills, and
performance of solids control equipment systems commonly used in the
application skills needed to ensure the competency and professionalism of
field in petroleum and natural gas drilling fluids processing. The procedure
individuals working in the drilling fluids industry. Drilling fluid technologists
described in this standard is not intended for the comparison of similar types
should use this recommended practice (RP) as an outline to self-determine
of individual pieces of equipment. Pages: 60
any gaps in learning and seek to improve their skills. A company contracting
the service of a drilling fluid technologist should use this RP as a checklist of
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knowledge that a technologist should be able to demonstrate proficiency in
applying. Pages: 36
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RP 13M/ISO 13503-1:2003
TR 13TR1
Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Viscous Properties
Stress Corrosion Cracking of Corrosion Resistant Alloys in Halide
of Completion Fluids
Brines Exposed to Acidic Production Gas
(RP 13M replaces RP 39)
(includes Addendum 1 dated July 2022)
Provides consistent methodology for determining the viscosity of completion
Evaluates the stress corrosion cracking (SCC) risks of a range of corrosion
fluids used in the petroleum and natural gas industries. For certain cases,
resistant alloys (CRAs) in various halide brine compositions for the case of
methods are also provided to determine the rheological properties of a fluid.
exposure to acidic production gas (CO2+H2S). Also evaluated are SCC risks
due to air exposure. However, the testing became focused on a group of
This edition of RP 13M is the identical national adoption of ISO 13503-
martensitic stainless steels alloyed with Ni and Mo, which are collectively
1:2003. Pages: 21
referred to as modified 13Cr martensitic stainless steel (SS) or alternatively
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in some publications as super (S13Cr) martensitic SSs. Most tests
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evaluated the as-received brine, excluding proprietary additives such as
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corrosion inhibitor or oxygen scavengers. For completeness and comparison,
test results provided by member companies in the API program or in the
publications are cited; these test protocols may be different from those in
RP 13M/ISO 13503-1:2003 *
the API test protocols hence, where that occurs, significant differences are
Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Viscous Properties
noted. Pages: 39
of Completion Fluids-Russian
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(RP 13M replaces RP 39)
Russian translation of RP 13M/ISO 13503-1:2003.
TR 13TR3
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Size Measurement of Dry, Granular Drilling Fluid Particulates
Serves as a guide for selection of appropriate techniques to determine the
RP 13M-4/ISO 13503-4:2006
particle size distribution (PSD) of relatively large, dry solid additives for
Recommended Practice for Measuring Stimulation and Gravel-Pack
drilling fluids, especially lost circulation materials (LCMs). Detailed
Fluid Leakoff Under Static Conditions
procedures for the utilization of any specific PSD method are not included.
Provides for consistent methodology to measure fluid loss of stimulation and
The technician should refer to and be guided by the measurement
gravel-pack fluid under static conditions. However, the procedure in this
equipment manufacturer's instructions.
recommended practice excludes fluids that react with porous media.
The particulates range in size from approximately one micron to as much as
several millimeters in diameter and are considered “granular” in shape, i.e.
This edition of RP 13M-4 is the identical national adoption of ISO 13503-
relatively isometric (of similar length, width, and height).
4:2006. Pages: 14
The recommendations in this technical report generally are not applicable to
1st Edition | December 2006 | Reaffirmed: July 2015
the measurement of the PSD of non-isometric (high aspect ratio) materials,
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such as fibers or flakes. Pages: 32
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TR 13M-5
Procedure for Testing and Evaluating the Performance of Friction
OFFSHORE SAFETY AND ANTIPOLLUTION
(Drag) Reducers in Aqueous-based Fluid Flowing in Straight,
Smooth Circular Conduits
Std 2CCU
Provides a consistent methodology to test and evaluate the performance of
Offshore Cargo Carrying Units
friction (drag) reducers in straight, smooth circular conduits. This standard
includes only smooth-walled tubing and excludes any rough-walled tubing.
Defines the design, material, manufacture, inspection, repair, maintenance,
Pages: 22
and marking requirements for offshore cargo carrying units (CCU) and lifting
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sets to include dry goods boxes, baskets, and other skids designed to move
equipment and goods offshore with maximum gross weight up to 70,000 kg
(154,323 lb). Pages: 57
RP 13M-6/ISO 13503-6:2012
Procedure for Measuring Leakoff of Completion Fluids Under
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Dynamic Conditions
RP 14B
Provides consistent methodology for measuring the fluid loss of completion
fluids under dynamic conditions. This standard is applicable to all
Design, Installation, Operation, Test, and Redress of Subsurface
completion fluids except those that react with porous media.
Safety Valve Systems
This edition of RP 13M-6 is the modified national adoption of ISO 13503-
Establishes requirements and provides guidelines for subsurface safety valve
6:2012. Pages: 23
(SSSV) system equipment. This includes requirements for SSSV system
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design, installation, operation, testing, redress, support activities,
documentation, and failure reporting. SSSV system equipment addressed by
this document includes control systems, control lines, SSSVs, and
secondary tools as defined herein. SSSV types including surface controlled
(SCSSV), sub-surface controlled (SSCSV), and sub-surface injection safety
valves (SSISV) are included. Requirements for testing of SSSVs including
frequency and acceptance criteria are included. Alternate technology SSSV
equipment and systems are included in these requirements.
This document is not applicable to design, qualification, or repair activities for
SSSVs. This document does not specify when a SSSV is required. Pages: 37
NOTE Spec 14A provides requirements for SSSV equipment design, qualification, and
repair.
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RP 14C
pipeline transportation facilities associated with oil and gas exploration and
Analysis, Design, Installation, and Testing of Safety Systems for
production. This recommended practice (RP) is not applicable to Mobile
Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs) without production facilities. This document
Offshore Production Facilities
is intended to bring together in one place a brief description of basic
(includes Errata 1 dated May 2018)
desirable electrical practices for offshore electrical systems. The
Illustrates how system analysis methods can be used to determine safety
recommended practices contained herein recognize that special electrical
requirements to protect common process components. This document also
considerations exist for offshore petroleum facilities. These include:
includes:
inherent electrical shock possibility presented by the marine environment
a method to document and verify process safety system functions (i.e.
and steel decks;
SAFE chart);
space limitations that require that equipment be installed in or near
design guidance for ancillary systems such as pneumatic supply systems
hazardous (classified) locations;
and liquid containment systems;
corrosive marine environment;
a uniform method of identifying and symbolizing safety devices;
motion and buoyancy concerns associated with floating facilities.
procedures for testing common safety devices with recommendations for
Pages: 177
test data and acceptable test tolerances. Pages: 132
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RP 14E
RP 14G
Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Offshore
Recommended Practice for Fire Prevention and Control on Fixed
Production Platform Piping Systems
Open-Type Offshore Production Platforms
Recommends minimum requirements and guidelines for the design and
Presents recommendations for minimizing the likelihood of an accidental
installation of new piping systems on offshore production platforms. Includes
fire, and for designing, inspecting, and maintaining fire control systems. It
general recommendations on design and application of pipe, valves, and
emphasizes the need to train personnel in firefighting, to conduct routine
fittings for typical processes; general information on installation, quality
drills, and to establish methods and procedures for safe evacuation. The fire
control, and items related to piping systems such as insulation; and specific
control systems discussed are intended to provide an early response to
recommendations for the design of particular piping systems. Pages: 61
incipient fires and prevent their growth. Applicable to fixed open-type
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offshore production platforms that are generally installed in moderate
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climates and that have sufficient natural ventilation to minimize the
accumulation of vapors. Enclosed areas, such as quarters, buildings, and
RP 14E *
equipment enclosures, normally installed on this type platform, are
Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Offshore
addressed. Pages: 38
Production Platform Piping Systems-Chinese
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Chinese translation of RP 14E.
5th Edition | October 1991 | Reaffirmed: September 2019
RP 14J
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Recommended Practice for Design and Hazards Analysis for
RP 14F
Offshore Production Facilities
Recommended Practice for Design, Installation, and Maintenance of
Provides useful procedures and guidelines for planning, designing, and
Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities
arranging offshore production facilities and performing a hazards analysis on
open-type offshore production facilities. Discusses several procedures that
for Unclassified and Class I, Division 1, and Division 2 Locations
can be used to perform a hazards analysis, and presents minimum
Recommends minimum requirements and guidelines for the design,
requirements for process safety information and hazards analysis that can
installation, and maintenance of electrical systems on fixed and floating
be used for satisfying RP 75. Pages: 75
petroleum facilities located offshore. For facilities classified as Zone 0, Zone 1,
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or Zone 2, reference RP 14FZ. These facilities include drilling, producing, and
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pipeline transportation facilities associated with oil and gas exploration and
production.
Bull 91
This RP is not applicable to Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs) without
Planning and Conducting Surface Preparation and Coating
production facilities. This document is intended to bring together in one place a
Operations for Oil and Natural Gas Drilling and Production Facilities
brief description of basic desirable electrical practices for offshore electrical
in a Marine Environment
systems. The recommended practices contained herein recognize that special
electrical considerations exist for offshore petroleum facilities. Pages: 189
Worldwide, marine exploration, production, development, and
decommissioning operations are conducted from a variety of structures.
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These installments must be inspected periodically and maintained in order
to assure structural integrity and minimize pollution risks. Maintenance of an
RP 14FZ
offshore structure, regardless of its classification, necessarily includes
Recommended Practice for Design, Installation, and Maintenance of
blasting and coating activities. The purpose of this publication is to establish
Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities
practices and procedures that should be followed to minimize the discharge
for Unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 Locations
of spent blast abrasive, and paint overspray to the surrounding waters during
these activities. Pages: 16
Recommends minimum requirements and guidelines for the design,
installation, and maintenance of electrical systems on fixed and floating
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petroleum facilities located offshore. For facilities classified as Division 1 or
Division 2, reference RP 14F. These facilities include drilling, producing, and
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FIBERGLASS AND PLASTIC PIPE
Spec 15LE
Specification for Polyethylene Line Pipe (PE)
RP 15CLT
Covers polyethylene line pipe (PE) utilized for the production and
Recommended Practice for Composite Lined Steel Tubular Goods
transportation of oil, gas, mixed-phase fluids, and non-potable water. The
piping is intended for use in new construction, insertion renewal, line
Provides guidelines for the design, manufacturing, qualification, and
extension, and repair of both aboveground and buried pipe applications.
application of composite lined carbon steel downhole tubing in the handling
Pages: 35
and transport of multiphase fluids, hydrocarbon gases, hydrocarbon liquids,
and water. The principles outlined in this RP also apply to line pipe
5th Edition | September 2022 | Effective Date: March 1, 2023
applications. Composite lined tubing typically consists of a fiber reinforced
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polymer liner within the steel host, providing protection of that steel host
from corrosive attack. Both API and premium connections can be employed,
Spec 15LF
typically using corrosive barrier rings to maintain corrosion resistance
Layflat Hose Assemblies for the Transport of Water in Oilfield
between ends of adjacent liners. This document contains recommendations
on material selection, product qualification, and definition of safety and
Applications
design factors. Quality control tests, minimum performance requirements are
Provides requirements for the manufacture and qualification of layflat hose
included. The RP applies to composite lined carbon steel for systems up to
assemblies in onshore oilfield water transfer applications. Also included are
10 in. (250 mm) diameter, operating at pressures up to 10,000 psi
performance requirements for materials, hose, and couplings. These
(69 MPa) and maximum temperatures of 300 ºF (150 ºC). The principles
products consist of single or multiple layers of woven polymeric fibers lined
described in this document can easily be extended to apply to products
with a polymeric material that is suitable for onshore oilfield water transfer
being developed by manufacturers for application outside this range.
service. The layflat hose assemblies addressed under this specification are
Pages: 13
capable of being spooled for storage, transport. and installation by both the
1st Edition | September 2007 | Reaffirmed: October 2018
original equipment manufacturer and the operator. Pages: 35
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Spec 15HR
Spec 15LR
High-Pressure Fiberglass Line Pipe
Specification for Low Pressure Fiberglass Line Pipe
(includes Errata 1 dated August 2016 and Errata 2 dated January 2021)
(includes Errata 1 dated June 2018 and Errata 2 dated April 2021)
Formulated to provide for the availability of safe, dimensionally, and
Covers filament wound (FW) and centrifugally cast (CC) fiberglass line pipe
functionally inter-changeable high-pressure fiberglass line pipe with a
and fittings for pipe in diameters up to and including 24 in. in diameter and
pressure rating from 500 lbf/in.2 to 5000 lbf/in.2 (3.45 MPa to 34.5 MPa),
up to and including 1000 psig cyclic operating pressures. In addition, at the
inclusive, in 250 lbf/in.2 (1.72 MPa) increments for pipes ≤ than NPS 12 in.
manufacturer’s option, the pipe may also be rated for static operating
and 100 lbf/in.2 (0.69 MPa) increments for pipes > than NPS 12 in. This
pressures up to 1000 psig. It is recommended that the pipe and fittings be
specification is limited to mechanical connections and the technical content
purchased by cyclic pressure rating. The standard pressure ratings range
provides requirements for performance, design, materials, tests and
from 150 psig to 300 psig in 50 psig increments, and from 300 psig to
inspection, marking, handling, storing, and shipping. Critical components
1000 psig in 100 psig increments, based on either cyclic pressure or static
are items of equipment having requirements specified in this document. This
pressure. Pages: 25
specification is applicable to rigid pipe components made from
7th Edition | August 2001 | Effective Date: February 1, 2002
thermosetting resins and reinforced with glass fibers. Typical thermosetting
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resins are epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester, and phenolic. Thermoplastic resins are
excluded from the scope of this specification. Any internal liners applied
shall be made also from thermosetting resins. Fiberglass line pipe for use in
Spec 15LR *
low-pressure systems are covered in Spec 15LR. This specification covers
Specification for Low Pressure Fiberglass Line Pipe-Chinese
fiberglass pipe utilized for the production of oil and gas. Specific equipment
(includes Errata 1 dated June 2018 and Errata 2 dated April 2021)
covered by this specification is high-pressure line pipe and couplings,
Chinese translation of Spec 15LR.
fittings, flanges, reducers, and adapters. Pages: 42
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Spec 15HR *
Spec 15PX
High-Pressure Fiberglass Line Pipe-Russian
Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Line Pipe
(includes Errata 1 dated August 2016 and Errata 2 dated January 2021)
Covers PEX line pipe used for the production and transportation of oil, gas,
and nonpotable water. This specification does not cover pipe for chlorinated
Russian translation of Spec 15HR.
water service. The piping is intended for use in new construction, structural
4th Edition | February 2016 | Reaffirmed: April 2021
pressure-rated liner, line extension, and repair of both aboveground and
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buried-pipe applications. Equipment covered by this specification is listed as
follows: PEX line pipe; fittings; and metallic flange couplers for field
installations and PEX face flanges used as internal diameter adapters.
Pages: 39
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Spec 15S
DRILLING WELL CONTROL EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
Spoolable Reinforced Plastic Line Pipe
Spec 16A
Provides requirements for the manufacture and qualification of spoolable
Specification for Drill-Through Equipment
reinforced plastic line pipe in oilfield and energy applications, including
transport of multiphase fluids, hydrocarbon gases, hydrocarbon liquids,
(includes Errata 1 dated August 2017, Addendum 1 dated October 2017,
oilfield production chemicals, and nonpotable water. Also included are
Errata 2 dated November 2017, and Errata 3 dated April 2018)
performance requirements for materials, pipe, and fittings. Pages: 56
Defines the requirements for performance, design, materials, testing and
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inspection, welding, marking, handling, storing, and shipping of drill-through
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equipment used for drilling for oil and gas.
Specifically, this document applies to the manufacture and testing of ram
RP 15SA
blowout preventers; ram blocks, packers, and top seals; annular blowout
preventers; annular packing units; and associated connectors.
Integrity Management of Spoolable Reinforced Line Pipe
It also defines service conditions in terms of pressure, temperature, and
For integrity management of an existing API 15S asset including threat
wellbore fluids for which the equipment is designed.
identification, identification of potential failure modes, risk assessment,
Repair and remanufacture of 16A equipment is now covered in Std 16AR.
testing requirements, initial and ongoing inspection practices, end-fitting and
This specification does not apply to field use or field. Pages: 122
coupling inspection, potential mitigations, repair, and associated
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documentation. Pages: 28
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Std 16AR
Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-Through Equipment
RP 15SIH
(includes Errata 1 dated August 2017)
Installation and Handling of Spoolable Reinforced Line Pipe
Specifies requirements for repair and remanufacture of drill-through
Establishes recommended practices for onshore installation and handling of
equipment built under API 16A. This standard also applies to repair and
spoolable reinforced plastic line pipe (API Spec 15S products) to prevent
remanufacture of drill-through equipment manufactured to API 6A
damage to pipe and field-fittings (couplings, connectors, and end-fittings) in
requirements and produced prior to the existence of API 16A.
the field environment and to assure assembly integrity prior to use. This
This standard also covers the testing, inspection, welding, marking,
document covers handling, layout planning, and installation by direct bury
certification, handling, storing, and shipping of equipment repaired or
(trench and backfill), surface lay, directional drilling, plowing, and pull-
remanufactured per this standard. Pages: 104
through methods. Post-installation inspection and field testing are also
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covered. This recommended practice outlines and identifies the important
items that should be considered by each manufacturer and installer in their
Spec 16C
detailed procedures. This document is not intended to serve as a procedure
Choke and Kill Equipment
or checklist for the installation and handling of spoolable reinforced line pipe
products nor is it inclusive of all items that may be required for the
Identifies requirements for the performance, design, materials, testing,
installation and handling of these products. Pages: 23
inspection, welding, marking, handling, storing, shipment, and purchasing of
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surface and subsea choke and kill equipment for use in the petroleum and
natural gas industries. These requirements provide for safe and functionally
interchangeable surface and subsea choke and kill system equipment. This
RP 15TL4
specification does not apply to field use or field testing. This specification
Recommended Practice for Care and Use of Fiberglass Tubulars
also does not apply to repair of choke and kill equipment, except for weld
Provides information on packing, transporting, handling, storing, inspecting,
repair in conjunction with manufacturing. Pages: 121
and installing fiberglass tubulars in oilfield usage. Trouble-free service and
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maximum safety should result if this recommended practice is followed.
Fiberglass tubulars differ in properties from metallic tubular goods, and
Spec 16D
different installation techniques are required. Pages: 34
Control Systems for Drilling Well Control Equipment and Control
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Systems for Diverter Equipment
RP 15WT
Establishes design standards for systems used to control blowout preventers
(BOPs) and associated valves that control well pressure during drilling
Operations for Layflat Hose in Oilfield Water Applications
operations. The design standards applicable to subsystems and
Provides guidelines and establishes recommended practices for the
components do not include material selection and manufacturing process
operation of layflat hose used for the transportation of water associated with
details but may serve as an aid to the purchaser. Although diverters are not
onshore upstream oil and gas operations, to prevent damage of layflat hose
considered well control devices, their controls are often incorporated as part
and damage of layflat hose assemblies.
of the BOP control system and therefore are included in this specification.
This document covers the transportation of formation water, injection water,
The requirements provided in this specification apply to the following control
brackish water, fresh water, and saline. The scope of this document excludes
system categories: control systems for surface mounted BOP stacks; control
the initial and final connections of the layflat hose to the source and
systems for subsea BOP stacks (common elements); discrete hydraulic
receiving points. Pages: 36
control systems for subsea BOP stacks; electro-hydraulic/multiplex control
systems for subsea BOP stacks; control systems for diverter equipment;
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welding, marking, handling, storing, and shipping. This specification does
not apply to field use or field testing of RCDs. Critical components are those
Specification for Marine Drilling Riser Equipment
parts having requirements specified in this document. Pages: 57
(includes Errata 1 dated February 2019 and Addendum 1 dated
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January 2021)
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Establishes standards of performance and quality for the design,
manufacture, and fabrication of marine drilling riser equipment used in
RP 16ST
conjunction with a subsea blowout preventer (BOP) stack.
Coiled Tubing Well Control Equipment Systems
This specification applies to all riser system components that are in the
(includes Addendum 1 dated February 2022)
primary load path during operation, running, and retrieval, including but not
limited to riser couplings, riser main tube, riser adapters, riser external lines
Addresses coiled tubing well control equipment assembly and operation as
when used for load sharing, riser tensioner rings, telescopic joints, flex/ball
it relates to well control practices. This document covers well control
joints, and special riser joints. Pages: 120
equipment assembly and operations used in coiled tubing intervention and
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coiled tubing drilling/milling applications performed through: tree equipment
constructed in accordance with API 6A or API 11IW or both; a surface flow
head or surface test tree constructed in accordance with API 6A; a fracture
Spec 16F *
stimulation wellhead assembly (with at least two gate valves installed for
Specification for Marine Drilling Riser Equipment-Russian
isolation); drill pipe or workstrings with connections manufactured in
(includes Errata 1 dated February 2019, Addendum 1 dated January
accordance with API 5CT, API 5DP or API 7-1, or a combination thereof.
2021, and Addendum 2 dated December 2022)
Pages: 131
Russian translation of Spec 16F.
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TR 16TR1
Bull 16H
BOP Shear Ram Performance Test Protocol
Automated Safety Instrumented Systems for Onshore Blowout
(includes Errata 1 dated October 2018)
Preventer Actuation
Outlines the standardized test protocol, including data and reporting
requirements, for performing sealing and non-sealing blowout preventer
Provides a review of the equipment and interfaces to be considered for the
automation of a blowout preventer to place the well in a safe state in an
(BOP) shear ram performance tests. This protocol determines the
onshore environment. It also provides an overview of components that can
parameters that can support field system performance and confidence in
be considered for future research into developing an automated well control
successful shearing and sealing.
actuation system. These technologies, once fully developed and
This document is not intended to be used for qualifying BOP shear rams or
implemented, can help automate and expand ways to mitigate unexpected
as a factory acceptance test procedure. Qualification and factory
events resulting in a loss of primary well control. Pages: 26
acceptance testing of BOP shear rams is per API 16A. Pages: 30
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RP 16Q
Std 53
Design, Selection, Operation and Maintenance of Marine Drilling
Well Control Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells
Riser Systems
Provides requirements on the installation and testing of blowout prevention
Pertains to the design, selection, operation, and maintenance of marine riser
equipment systems on land and marine drilling rigs (barge, platform,
systems for floating drilling operations. Its purpose is to serve as a reference
bottom-supported, and floating). Blowout preventer equipment systems are
for designers, for those who select system components, and for those who
comprised of a combination of various components. The following
use and maintain this equipment. For the purposes of this standard, a
components are required for operation under varying rig and well conditions:
marine drilling riser system includes the tensioner system and all equipment
blowout preventers (BOPs); choke and kill lines; choke manifolds; control
between the top connection of the upper flex/ball joint and the bottom
systems; auxiliary equipment. The primary functions of these systems are to
connection of the lower flex/ball joint. It specifically excludes the diverter,
confine well fluids to the wellbore, provide means to add fluid to the
LMRP, BOP stack, and hydraulic connectors. Pages: 90
wellbore, and allow controlled volumes to be withdrawn from the wellbore.
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Pages: 86
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Design, Selection, Operation and Maintenance of Marine Drilling
RP 59
Riser Systems-Russian
Recommended Practice for Well Control Operations
Russian translation of RP 16Q.
Provides information that can serve as a voluntary industry guide for safe
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well control operations. This publication is designed to serve as a direct field
aid in well control and as a technical source for teaching well control
Spec 16RCD
principles. This publication establishes recommended operations to retain
pressure control of the well under pre-kick conditions and recommended
Specification for Rotating Control Devices
practices to be utilized during a kick. It serves as a companion to RP 53 and
(includes Addendum 1 dated October 2022)
RP 64. Pages: 92
Provides for the availability of safe and functionally interchangeable rotating
2nd Edition | May 2006 | Reaffirmed: December 2018
control devices (RCDs) utilized in air drilling, drilling operations for oil and
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gas, and in geothermal drilling operations. Technical content provides
requirements for design, performance, materials, tests and inspection,
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Spec 17D
Recommended Practice for Well Control Operations-Kazakh
Specification for Subsea Wellhead and Tree Equipment
(includes Addendum 1 dated December 2022)
Kazakh translation of RP 59.
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Provides specifications for subsea wellheads, mudline wellheads, drill-
through mudline wellheads, and both vertical and horizontal subsea trees. It
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specifies the associated tooling necessary to handle, test, and install the
equipment. It also specifies the areas of design, material, welding, quality
RP 59 *
control [including factory acceptance testing (FAT)], marking, storing, and
Recommended Practice for Well Control Operations-Russian
shipping for individual equipment, subassemblies, and subsea tree
assemblies. Pages: 256
Russian translation of RP 59.
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Spec 17E
Std 64
Specification for Subsea Umbilicals
Diverter Equipment Systems
(includes Addendum 1 dated December 2017)
(includes Errata 1 dated March 2018 and Addendum 1 dated December
2018)
Specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the design, material
selection, manufacture, design verification, testing, installation, and
Provides information on the design, manufacture, quality control,
operation of subsea control systems, chemical injection, gas lift, utility and
installation, maintenance, and testing of the diverter system, and associated
service umbilicals, and associated ancillary equipment for the petroleum
components. The diverter system provides a flow control system to direct
and natural gas industries. This also applies to umbilicals containing
controlled or uncontrolled wellbore fluids away from the immediate drilling
electrical conductors, optical fibers, thermoplastic hoses, and metallic tubes,
area for the safety of personnel and equipment. Pages: 69
either alone or in combination, and applies to umbilicals that are for static or
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dynamic service, and with routings of surface-surface, surface-subsea, and
subsea-subsea. Pages: 178
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RP 17A
Spec 17E *
Design and Operation of Subsea Production Systems-General
Specification for Subsea Umbilicals-Russian
Requirements and Recommendations
(includes Addendum 1 dated December 2017)
Provides general requirements and recommendations for the development and
Russian translation of Spec 17E.
operation of subsea production/injection systems, from the concept
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development phase to decommissioning and abandonment. This document
references other API 17-series documents, as well as various relevant industry
documents. A complete subsea production/ injection system comprises several
Std 17F
subsystems necessary to produce hydrocarbons from one or more subsea wells
Standard for Subsea Production Control Systems
and transfer them to a processing/host facility located offshore (fixed, floating,
(includes Errata 1 dated July 2018 and Errata 2 dated May 2019)
or subsea) or onshore, or to inject water/gas via subsea facilities and/or wells.
Pages: 55
Applies to design, fabrication, testing, installation, and operation of subsea
production control systems. Covers surface control system equipment,
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subsea-installed control system equipment, and control fluids. This
equipment is utilized to control subsea production of oil and gas and for
RP 17B
subsea water and gas injection services. Where applicable, this standard
Recommended Practice for Flexible Pipe
may be used for equipment on multiple-well applications.
Provides guidelines for the design, analysis, manufacture, testing,
This document establishes design standards for systems, subsystems,
installation, and operation of flexible pipes and flexible pipe systems for
components, and operating fluids in order to provide for the safe and
onshore, subsea, and marine applications. This recommended practice (RP)
functional control of subsea production equipment. It contains various types
supplements Specs 17J and 17K, which specify minimum requirements for
of information related to subsea production control systems that includes:
the design, material selection, manufacture, testing, marking, and packaging
informative data that provide an overview of the architecture and general
of unbonded and bonded flexible pipe, respectively. This RP applies to
functionality of control systems for the purpose of introduction and
flexible pipe assemblies, consisting of segments of flexible pipe body with
information; basic prescriptive data that shall be adhered to by all types of
end fittings attached to both ends. Both bonded and unbonded pipe types
control systems; selective prescriptive data that are control-system-type
are covered. In addition, this RP applies to flexible pipe systems, including
sensitive and shall be adhered to only when they are relevant; and optional
ancillary components. The applications covered by this RP are sweet- and
data or requirements that need be adopted only when considered necessary
sour-service production, including export and injection applications. This RP
either by the purchaser or the vendor.
applies to both static and dynamic flexible pipe systems used as flowlines,
Rework and repair of used equipment are beyond the scope of this standard.
risers, and jumpers. This RP does cover, in general terms, the use of flexible
Pages: 239
pipes for offshore loading systems. This RP does not cover flexible pipes for
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use in choke and kill lines or umbilical and control lines. Pages: 268
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RP 17H
Design and Manufacture of Subsea Well Intervention Equipment
Remotely Operated Tools and Interfaces on Subsea Production
Defines a minimum set of requirements for performance, design, materials,
Systems
testing and inspection, hot forming, welding, marking, handling, storing, and
Provides functional requirements and guidelines for ROV/ROT/AUV interfaces
shipping of new build subsea well intervention equipment [through-BOP
in subsea production fields for the petroleum and natural gas industries. It is
intervention riser system (TBIRS) and openwater intervention riser system
applicable to both the selection and use of ROV/ROT/AUV interfaces related
(OWIRS)].
to subsea production equipment and provides guidance on design as well
The requirements in this standard apply to equipment whose rated working
as the operational requirements for maximizing the potential of standardized
pressure (RWP) is less than or equal to 103.4 MPa (15,000 psi) or whose
equipment and design principles. This recommended practice (RP) identifies
rated temperature is less than or equal to 177 °C (350 °F). For equipment
the issues to be considered when designing for ROV/ROT/AUV operations to
ratings that exceed these limits, see API 17TR8.
interact with (or near) subsea production systems. The framework and
Structural design methods and criteria given in API 17G are limited to
specifications set out enables the user (whether they may be on the ROV/
components manufactured from materials that ensure ductile failure modes
ROT/AUV side or production facility side) to design the appropriate interface
(e.g., carbon steels, low-alloy steels, and corrosion-resistant alloys).
for a specific application. These interfaces include subsea docking,
Components manufactured from materials that may not ensure ductile
recharging, data transfer, data harvesting, and mechanical intervention.
failure modes (e.g., composite materials, titanium, and titanium alloys) are
Pages: 112
outside the scope of this standard.
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The standard covers equipment that is connected to a fluid conduit tieback
riser, either inside the marine riser (TBIRS) or open water (OWIRS).
Spec 17J
Intervention equipment, such as riserless light well intervention systems,
Specification for Unbonded Flexible Pipe
downline connected equipment, and remotely operated vehicle (ROV)
(includes Errata 1 dated September 2016, Errata 2 dated May 2017, and
intervention equipment, are outside the scope of this standard. Pages: 280
Addendum 1 dated October 2017)
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Defines the technical requirements for safe, dimensionally and functionally
interchangeable flexible pipes that are designed and manufactured to
RP 17G1
uniform standards and criteria. Minimum requirements are specified for the
Configuration and Operation for Subsea Well Intervention Systems
design, material selection, manufacture, testing, marking, and packaging of
flexible pipes, with reference to existing codes and standards where
Provides guidance for the selection of a subsea well intervention system,
applicable. See RP 17B for guidelines on the use of flexible pipes and
defines minimum requirements of a subsea well intervention system for
ancillary components. This specification applies to unbonded flexible pipe
specific operation(s) and environments to ensure the selected system is fit or
assemblies, consisting of segments of flexible pipe body with end fittings
purpose. This RP applies to new and existing subsea well intervention systems
attached to both ends. This specification does not cover flexible pipes of
irrespective of whether the equipment complies with the latest requirements
bonded structure. This specification does not apply to flexible pipe ancillary
of API 17G. All subsea well intervention systems are covered by this RP and
components. Guidelines for bend stiffeners and bend restrictors are given in
the equipment typically included in (but not limited to) the system is
Annex B. This specification does not apply to flexible pipes that include non-
described in the suite of API 17G intervention documents. Pages: 82
metallic tensile armour wires. Pipes of such construction are considered as
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prototype products subject to qualification testing. The applications
addressed by this document are sweet and sour service production,
including export and injection applications. Production products include oil,
RP 17G3
gas, water, and injection chemicals. This specification applies to both static
Design of Subsea Well Intervention Systems Using Non-Ferrous Alloys
and dynamic flexible pipes used as flowlines, risers, and jumpers. This
Provides design guidelines for the use of non-ferrous materials in subsea
specification does not apply to flexible pipes for use in choke-and-kill line
intervention systems and components. Pages: 29
applications. Pages: 90
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RP 17G5
Spec 17K
Subsea Intervention Workover Control Systems
Specification for Bonded Flexible Pipe
Provides the requirements for the design, manufacture, and testing of
intervention workover control system (IWOCS) equipment typically used in a
Defines the technical requirements for safe, dimensionally and functionally
thru-blowout preventer intervention riser system and an open-water
interchangeable bonded flexible pipes that are designed and manufactured
intervention riser system.
to uniform standards and criteria. Minimum requirements are specified for
the design, material selection, manufacture, testing, marking, and packaging
Some requirements in this document are specific to the execution of end
of bonded flexible pipes, with reference to existing codes and standards
user-defined safety functions. This document defines “safety class control
where applicable. This document applies to bonded flexible pipe
functions” used to operate safety class devices. This document provides
assemblies, consisting of segments of flexible pipe body with end fittings
guidance on the determination of safety class control functions based on the
attached to both ends. It does not cover flexible pipes of unbonded structure
end user-provided safety functions. Pages: 42
or to flexible pipe ancillary components. This document can be applied to
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flexible pipes that include non-metallic reinforcing layers, though no effort
was made to address the specific and unique technological aspects of this
product. Pages: 96
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RP 17O
Specification for Ancillary Equipment for Flexible Pipes and Subsea
Recommended Practice for Subsea High Integrity Pressure
Umbilicals
Protection Systems (HIPPS)
Defines the technical requirements for safe, dimensionally and functionally
Addresses the requirements for the use of high integrity pressure protection
interchangeable ancillary equipment that is designed and manufactured to
systems (HIPPS) for subsea applications. RP 14C, IEC 61508, and IEC
uniform standards and criteria. Minimum requirements are specified for the
61511 specify the requirements for onshore, topsides, and subsea safety
design, material selection, manufacture, testing, documentation, marking,
instrumented systems (SIS) and are applicable to HIPPS, which are
and packaging of ancillary equipment used in flexible pipe systems and
designed to autonomously isolate downstream facilities from overpressure
subsea umbilical systems, with reference to existing codes and standards
situations. This document integrates these requirements to address the
where applicable. See API 17L2 for guidelines on the use of ancillary
specific needs of subsea production. These requirements cover the HIPPS
equipment. Pages: 326
pressure sensors, logic solver, shutdown valves, and ancillary devices
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including testing, communications, and monitoring subsystems. Pages: 45
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RP 17L2
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Recommended Practice for Ancillary Equipment for Flexible Pipes
and Subsea Umbilicals
RP 17P
Recommended Practice for Subsea Structures and Manifolds
Provides guidelines for the design, materials selection, analysis, testing,
manufacture, handling, transportation, installation, and integrity
Addresses specific requirements and recommendations for subsea
management of ancillary equipment for flexible pipes and umbilicals. It
structures and manifolds, within the frameworks set forth by recognized and
presents the current best practice for design and procurement of ancillary
accepted industry specifications and standards. As such, it does not
equipment, and gives guidance on the implementation of the specification
supersede or eliminate any requirement imposed by any other industry
for standard ancillary products. In addition, this document presents
specification.
guidelines on the qualification of prototype products. Pages: 285
This recommended practice (RP) covers subsea manifolds and templates
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used for pressure control in both subsea production of oil and gas, and
subsea injection services. Equipment within the scope of this RP includes
production and injection manifolds; modular and integrated single satellite
RP 17N
and multiwell templates; subsea processing and subsea boosting stations;
Recommended Practice on Subsea Production System Reliability,
flowline riser bases and export riser bases (FRB, ERB); pipeline end
Technical Risk, and Integrity Management
manifolds (PLEM); pipeline end terminations (PLET); T- and Y-connections;
(includes Addendum 1 dated May 2018)
subsea isolation valve structures (SSIV); subsea controls and distribution
structures; and associated protection structures. Pages: 76
Provides a structured approach that organizations can adopt to manage
uncertainty throughout the life of a project. This may range from the
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management of general project risk through to the identification and removal
of potential failure modes in particular equipment.
RP 17Q
This recommended practice aims to provide operators, contractors, and
Recommended Practice on Subsea Equipment Qualification
suppliers with guidance in the application of reliability techniques to subsea
Provides suppliers, contractors, and operators with process-level guidance to
projects within their scope of work and supply only. It is applicable to
qualify equipment intended for use in subsea applications. This document is
standard and nonstandard equipment, and all phases of projects, from
intended to provide high-level guidance only, so that the petroleum and
feasibility studies to operation.
natural gas industry has a common set of principles to follow for equipment
It does not prescribe the use of any specific equipment or limit the use of
qualification. It is written to simplify the qualification process and to align
any existing installed equipment or recommend any action, beyond good
associated expectations within individual organizations and within the
engineering practice, where current reliability is judged to be acceptable. It is
industry. It is not intended to replace existing company processes or
also not intended to replace individual company processes, procedures,
procedures. The application of this recommended practice is dependent on
document nomenclature, or numbering; it is a guide. However, this
the stakeholder companies (qualifier and end user) accepting its use.
recommended practice may be used to enhance existing processes, if
Although developed for application to subsea equipment, the process
deemed appropriate.
described by the recommended practice can be applied to non-subsea
equipment as well. Pages: 54
Most organizations will find much that is familiar and recognized as good
practice. Some annex sections may only be of interest to a reliability
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specialist. The basic approach, however, is simple and consistent, and when
applied correctly, has the potential to greatly reduce the financial risk of
RP 17R
designing, manufacturing, installing, and operating subsea equipment.
Recommended Practice for Flowline Connectors and Jumpers
Pages: 178
Addresses specific requirements and recommendations for subsea flowline
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connectors and jumpers within the frameworks set forth by recognized and
accepted industry specifications and standards. As such, it does not
RP 17N *
supersede or eliminate any requirement imposed by any other industry
Recommended Practice on Subsea Production System Reliability,
specification. This RP covers subsea flowline connectors and jumpers used for
pressure containment in both subsea production of oil and gas, and subsea
Technical Risk, and Integrity Management-Russian
injection services. Pages: 68
(includes Addendum 1 dated May 2018)
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Russian translation of RP 17N.
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wellhead system with two penetrations. Pages: 123
Recommended Practice for the Design, Testing, and Operation of
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Subsea Multiphase Flow Meters
TR 17TR3 *
Provides recommendations for the sizing, specification, system integration,
An Evaluation of the Risks and Benefits of Penetrations in Subsea
testing and operation of in-line subsea multiphase flow meters (MPFMs) for
measurement of full stream, multiphase flow for well testing, allocation
Wellheads Below the BOP Stack-Russian
measurement, fiscal measurement, well management, and/or in flow
Russian translation of TR 17TR3.
assurance applications. This recommended practice includes wet gas flow
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meters as a subset of MPFMs. Pages: 45
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TR 17TR4
TR 17TR1
Subsea Equipment Pressure Ratings
Evaluation Standard for Internal Pressure Sheath Polymers for High
The impact of operation in deep water on the pressure rating of equipment is
Temperature Flexible Pipes
a special concern. The objective of this document is to foster a better
Defines the methodology and test procedures necessary for the evaluation
understanding of the effects of simultaneous internal and external pressures
of polymeric materials suitable for use as the internal pressure sheath of an
on the internal pressure rating of well control equipment. Pages: 12
unbonded flexible pipes in high temperature applications. It describes the
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processes by which the critical material properties, both static and dynamic,
can be measured and evaluated against relevant performance criteria.
TR 17TR4 *
This document relates primarily to the properties necessary for an internal
pressure sheath required for oil and gas production. These are most relevant to
Subsea Equipment Pressure Ratings-Russian
high temperature applications. Only thermoplastic materials are considered for
Russian translation of TR 17TR4.
the internal pressure sheath. Elastomeric materials, which are used in bonded
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flexible pipes, are not considered in this document. Pages: 47
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TR 17TR5
Avoidance of Blockages in Subsea Production Control and Chemical
TR 17TR1 *
Injection Systems
Evaluation Standard for Internal Pressure Sheath Polymers for High
Temperature Flexible Pipes-Russian
Addresses the avoidance of blockages in subsea production control and
chemical injection systems (CISs). It includes requirements and gives
Russian translation of TR 17TR1.
recommendations for the design and operation of subsea production
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systems (SPSs) with the aim of preventing blockages in control and
production chemical fluid (PCF) conduits and associated connectors/fittings.
TR 17TR2
In the context of design, this covers not only installed subsea hardware
(trees, manifolds, etc.) and the connecting linkages (jumper arrangements,
The Aging of PA-11 In Flexible Pipes
umbilical systems, etc.) but also the fluids to be conveyed, initially from the
Provides comprehensive guidance on materials and pipe issues regarding
fluid manufacturers’ facilities through to bunkering at the host facility and,
the use and operation of PA-11 in flexible pipe applications and
ultimately, injection or usage at remote subsea locations.
concentrates on the use of PA-11 in the internal sheath of flexible pipes. The
The document also addresses the issues of topside equipment that provide
collective goal of this document is to prevent failure of the internal pressure
the control and chemical injection (CI) services necessary for the operation
sheath, as a result of aging and associated loss of mechanical properties, by
and performance of a SPS. Pages: 44
determining and disseminating the necessary scientific and practical
information. Pages: 31
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TR 17TR6
TR 17TR3
Attributes of Production Chemicals in Subsea Production Systems
An Evaluation of the Risks and Benefits of Penetrations in Subsea
Identifies and specifies the essential attributes of production chemicals
Wellheads Below the BOP Stack
intended to be introduced to subsea oil and gas production systems. The
document is intended for use by chemical suppliers to facilitate the provision
Provides an evaluation of the risks and benefits of allowing penetrations in
of chemicals compatible with existing and intended subsea production
subsea wellheads below the blowout preventer (BOP) stack so annuli other
systems (SPS) although it is envisaged that use of the document for
than the production tubing (commonly referred to as the “A” annulus) could
specification purposes by the operators of such processes will assist in
be monitored. Current industry standards (Spec 17D and ISO 13628-4) for
ensuring the completeness of requests to supply.
the design of subsea wellheads prohibit penetrations below the (BOP) stack.
This document specifies parameters that address manufacture, storage, and
In contrast, U.S. regulations (30 CFR 250.517) require that all annuli be
transportation of the production chemical, as well as its deployment using
monitored for sustained casing pressure and that every occurrence of
the SPS chemical injection system. The document provides for two
sustained casing pressure be reported immediately. The study concludes
approaches, requiring that parameters be either:
that the risks outweigh the benefits since the risk of maintaining the pressure
measured and reconciled with SPS design and operation, or
barrier using a wellhead with penetrations is approximately 2.5 times that of
meet, or exceed, acceptance criteria specified, either in this document or
a system without penetrations.
by manufacturers of production chemicals or equipment used to deliver
The scope of this study is limited to completed subsea wells in the Gulf of
production chemicals.
Mexico (GOM). The risks were evaluated using fault tree analysis for three
This document is intended to be applicable to all subsea developments,
systems:
irrespective of whether the development is in shallow or deep water.
wellhead system without penetrations,
Pages: 42
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TR 17TR10
Verification and Validation of Subsea Connectors
Subsea Umbilical Termination (SUT) Design Recommendations
Provides requirements and recommendations for the verification and
Provides best practice technical guidance for subsea umbilical design (SUT)
validation of subsea connectors. It is intended to serve as a common
design, in order to aid in making informed choices during the design phase.
reference for designers, manufacturers, and users to improve the
This document was generated in response to the increasing difficulties in
performance assessment of subsea connectors and to improve the reliability
installation of high-functionality SUTs, due to their increasing size.
and integrity of subsea systems.
This document is intended to be used as a reference guide by operators,
This technical report is applicable to subsea connectors along the vertical
umbilical termination assembly (UTA) and umbilical specifiers, installers,
centerline of subsea hardware (i.e. tree, tubing head, tree cap, tree running
and front-end engineering design (FEED) companies. It is also intended to
tool, well control package connectors, and EDP connectors), the subsea
be used as a reference document to enable reviews to be undertaken to
wellhead, and the completion/workover riser. The methodology provided
ensure that installation risk has been properly considered as part of SUT
herein may also be used in other connector designs. Connectors outboard of
design and operation reviews.
the vertical centerline are addressed in API 17R. Pages: 25
Additionally, the document has been designed to be educational such that
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persons new to the industry, or, less experienced persons within the industry,
can understand the implications of UTA design on installation feasibility.
TR 17TR8
This document aims at capturing the primary aspects impacting on the
High-Pressure High-Temperature Design Guidelines
overall dimensions and weight of the UTA, and highlighting the
Provides design guidelines for oil and gas subsea equipment utilized in high-
consequences of design choices.
pressure high-temperature (HPHT) environments. For the purpose of the
This document excludes multibore hub connection-type (MHC) UTAs that can
technical report, HPHT environments are intended to be one or a
connect the umbilical directly to other subsea hardware. Although MHC UTAs
combination of the following well conditions: 1) the completion of the well
are out of scope, many of the guidelines in this document would apply.
requires completion equipment or well control equipment assigned a
Pages: 66
pressure rating greater than 15,000 psia (15 ksi, 103.5 MPa) or a
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temperature rating greater than 350 °F (177 °C); 2) the maximum
anticipated surface pressure including shut-in tubing pressure is greater than
TR 17TR11
15,000 psia (15 ksi, 103.5 MPa) on the seafloor for a well with a subsea
wellhead or at the surface for a well with a surface wellhead; or 3) the
Pressure Effects on Subsea Hardware During Flowline Pressure
flowing temperature is greater than 350 °F (177 °C) on the seafloor for a
Testing in Deep Water
well with a subsea wellhead or at the surface for a well with a surface
Provides guidance to the industry on allowable pressure loading of subsea
wellhead.Pages: 113
hardware components that can occur during hydrotesting of subsea flowlines
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and risers and during pre-commissioning leak testing of these systems.
There are potential problems with confusion arising from high hydrostatic
TR 17TR9
pressure in deep water, partially due to the variety of applicable test
Umbilical Termination Assembly (UTA) Selection and Sizing
specifications and partly from the inconsistent use of a variety of acronyms
for pressure terminology. Pages: 11
Recommendations
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identifies and describes:
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technical, commercial, and installation risks associated with high-
functionality umbilicals and umbilical terminations [resulting in large and
TR 17TR12
heavy umbilical termination assemblies (UTAs)], especially with respect
to installation;
Consideration of External Pressure in the Design and Pressure
implications of decisions made early in the umbilical and subsea
Rating of Subsea Equipment
umbilical termination (SUT) planning, selection, and design phases, to
Addresses issues related to the effects of external pressure acting on subsea
ease the manufacturing, handling, and final umbilical/UTA installation;
equipment installed in deepwater for containing or controlling wellbore
guidance on specification and sizing of umbilical terminations, including
fluids. External pressure at deepwater can significantly reduce the differential
overall size, weight, and handling requirements.
pressure acting on the wall of subsea equipment; therefore, this can improve
This document acts as a reference guide during the early field development
its internal pressure containment capability. External pressure is typically
planning stage to ensure that due consideration is given to the implications
ambient seawater pressure, but in some cases, external pressure may be
of the size of UTAs and possible consequences during installation. It is
due to the hydrostatic head of drilling mud, completion fluids, or other fluids
intended to be used as a reference guide by end users and operators, UTA
contained within risers or other conduits that connect the subsea equipment
and umbilical manufacturers, installers, and front-end engineering design
to surface facilities.
(FEED) companies. The intention is that the document will enable the
This document provides guidance for subsea equipment designers/
currently inherent installation difficulties to be addressed up front by the UTA
manufacturers to properly account for external pressure (or in some cases,
designers, prior to commencing SUT design and functionality definition. It is
differential pressure) when designing and validating subsea equipment.
also intended to be used as a reference document to enable reviews to be
Additionally, this technical report provides guidance to equipment
undertaken to ensure that installation risk has been properly considered as
purchaser/end-user to appropriately select rated equipment for their subsea
part of SUT design and operations reviews on a case-by-case basis.
systems with consideration to the effects of external pressure in addition to
Pages: 53
internal pressure, including differential pressure across a closure
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mechanism, and other applied mechanical or structural loads under all
potential operating scenarios and functionality criteria.
It is necessary that users of this technical report be aware of regulations
from jurisdictional authority that may impose additional or different
requirements to the consideration of external pressure or differential
pressure in equipment designs. Pages: 28
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subsurface safety valve [SCSSV]) to upstream of the boarding shutdown
valve. For gas injection, water injection, and gas lift systems, the shutdown
General Overview of Subsea Production Systems
valve is within the scope of this document.
Subsea production systems can range in complexity from a single satellite
This document is a companion document to API 14C, which provides
well with a flowline linked to a fixed platform to several wells on a template
guidance for topsides safety systems on offshore production facilities. Some
producing and transferring via subsea processing facilities to a fixed or
sections of this document refer to API 14C for safety system methodology
floating facility or directly to an onshore installation. The objectives of this
and processes. This recommended practice illustrates how system analysis
document are to describe typical examples of the various subsystems and
methods can be used to determine safety requirements to protect any
components that can be combined, in a variety of ways, to form complete
process component. Actual analyses of the principal components are
subsea production systems; to describe the interfaces with typical downhole
developed in such a manner that the requirements determined will be
and topsides equipment that are relevant to subsea production systems;
applicable whenever the component is used in the process. The safety
and to provide some basic design guidance on various aspects of subsea
requirements of the individual process components may then be integrated
production systems. Pages: 100
into a complete subsea safety system. The analysis procedures include a
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method to document and verify system integrity. The uniform method of
identifying and symbolizing safety devices is presented in API 14C and
TR 17TR16
adopted in this recommended practice. Pages: 63
Subsea Hydrocarbon Production Leak Detection Systems Using
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Process Data
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Provides considerations and recommendations for design, operation,
maintenance, and training related to leak detection on multiphase subsea
RP 17V *
production gathering systems and gas injection systems. The scope is
Recommended Practice for Analysis, Design, Installation, and
limited to methods using internal process sensors to detect leaks that are
Testing of Safety Systems for Subsea Applications-Russian
identifiable from process data. This report does not cover leak detection for
(includes Errata 1 dated July 2015)
umbilical systems, subsea trees (upstream of subsea choke), well downhole
tubing, water injection systems, and export pipelines. Pages: 31
Russian translation of RP 17V.
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RP 17W
RP 17U
Recommended Practice for Subsea Capping Stacks
Recommended Practice for Wet and Dry Thermal Insulation of
Contains subsea capping stack recommended practices for designing,
Subsea Flowlines and Equipment
building, and using, as well as maintaining and testing during storage. This
document focuses on recommended design parameters for subsea
Provides guidance for the performance, qualification, application, quality
control, handling, and storage requirements of wet and dry thermal
capping stacks; guidelines for subsea capping stack operations; and
insulation for subsea applications in the petroleum and gas industries. This
guidelines for storing, preserving, maintaining, and testing a subsea
guideline also covers the inspection of the insulation, and the repair of
capping stack. Pages: 69
insulation defects. For flowlines, the installation method is not defined and
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may be either S-lay, J-lay, or reel-lay. This guideline is intended to cover all
three installation methods. This guideline also takes into consideration the
RP 17X
design and structural handling of subsea trees, manifolds, pipeline end
Recommended Practice for Subsea Pump Module Systems
terminations (PLETs), flowline jumpers, etc., as it pertains to the placement
of structure, sacrificial anodes, handling appurtenances, etc., to ensure the
Provides guidance for the design, manufacture, installation, and operation of
integrity of the insulation’s construction.
subsea pumps, including rotary displacement and rotodynamic types for
This recommended practice is applicable to the following systems and
single phase, and multi-phase services. The recommended practice applies
components:
to all subsea pump modules placed at or above the mud line. This
document describes subsea pump modules that are either directly designed
flowlines and risers;
or “marinized” for use in a offshore/marine environment. Potential
christmas tree, valve block, and piping;
applications include offshore use near subsea wells to boost production and
manifold valves and pipework;
enhance oil recovery (EOR) from partially depleted oil fields, or to boost
PLET piping;
flowline pressures to flow at higher rates or greater distances or when flowing
jumpers (i.e. piping and bends);
subsea wells up to a surface facility. Pages: 80
connectors and fittings;
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valves and chokes. Pages: 24
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RP 17Y
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Recommended Practice for Design, Testing, and Qualification of
Subsea Chemical Injection Delivery Systems
RP 17V
Covers the design, specification, testing, qualification, installation,
Recommended Practice for Analysis, Design, Installation, and
commissioning, and operation of subsea chemical injection delivery systems
Testing of Safety Systems for Subsea Applications
(excluding workover and subsurface equipment). It covers subsea chemical
(includes Errata 1 dated July 2015)
injection delivery systems from the chemical storage tank located on a host
facility (onshore or offshore) to injection points subsea with a holistic
Presents recommendations for designing, installing, and testing a process
approach. It discusses interfaces between topsides, subsea, and subsurface
safety system for subsea applications. The basic concepts of subsea safety
scopes, as well as between engineering, mechanical equipment, and
systems are discussed and protection methods and requirements of the
controls. Pages: 62
system are outlined. For the purposes of this document, “subsea system”
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includes all process components from the wellhead (and surface controlled
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COMPLETION EQUIPMENT
RP 19B
Evaluation of Well Perforators
Spec 11D1
Describes standard procedures for evaluating the performance of perforating
Packers and Bridge Plugs
equipment so that representations of this performance may be made to the
(includes Addendum 1 dated April 2022)
industry under a standard practice. The purpose of this recommended
practice is to specify the materials and methods used to evaluate objectively
Provides requirements and guidelines for packers and bridge plugs as
the performance of perforating systems or perforators. Pages: 78
defined herein for use in the petroleum and natural gas industry. This
specification provides requirements for the functional specification and
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technical specification, including design, design verification and validation,
materials, documentation and data control, repair, shipment, and storage.
Std 19C
Pages: 82
Measurement of and Specifications for Proppants Used in Hydraulic
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Fracturing and Gravel-Packing Operations
Provides standard testing procedures for evaluating proppants used in
Spec 14A
hydraulic fracturing and gravel-packing operations. The objective of this
Specification for Subsurface Safety Valve Equipment
standard is to provide a consistent methodology for testing performed on
(includes Errata 1 dated July 2015 and Addendum 1 dated June 2017)
hydraulic fracturing and/or gravel-packing proppants. These procedures have
Provides the requirements for subsurface safety valves (SSSVs), and the
been developed to improve the quality of proppants delivered to the well
secondary tools as defined herein necessary to operate the features
site. They are for use in evaluating certain physical properties used in
included within them, including all components that establish tolerances
hydraulic fracturing and gravel-packing operations. Pages: 57
and/or clearances that may affect performance or interchangeability of the
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SSSV components. It includes repair operations and the interface
connections to control conduits and/or other equipment, but does not cover
Std 19C *
the connections to the primary well conduit. Pages: 140
Measurement of and Specifications for Proppants Used in Hydraulic
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Fracturing and Gravel-Packing Operations-Russian
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Russian translation of Std 19C.
Spec 14L
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Lock Mandrels and Landing Nipples
Spec 19CI
Provides the requirements for lock mandrels and landing nipples within the
Downhole Chemical Injection Devices and Related Equipment
production/injection conduit for the installation of flow control or other
equipment used in the petroleum and natural gas industries. It includes the
Provides requirements for chemical injection devices intended for use in the
worldwide petroleum and natural gas industry. This includes requirements for
interface connections to the flow control or other equipment, but does not
specifying, selecting, design verification, validation testing, manufacturing,
cover the connections to the well conduit. Pages: 59
quality control, testing, and preparation for shipping of chemical injection
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devices. These requirements include in-line debris screen systems, single-
use shearable/frangible devices, and information on performance testing
Spec 19AC/ISO 14998:2013
and calibration procedures.
Specification for Completion Accessories
The installation and retrieval of chemical Injection devices and systems is
outside the scope of this document (see API 19G2 and API 19G3).
Provides requirements and guidelines for completion accessories, as defined
Pages: 118
herein, for use in the petroleum and natural gas industry. This international
standard provides requirements for the functional specification and technical
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specifications, including design, design verification and validation, materials,
documentation and data control, quality requirements, redress, repair,
RP 19D
shipment, and storage. This international standard covers the pressure-
Measuring Conductivity of Proppants
containing, nonpressure-containing, load-bearing, disconnect/reconnect,
tubing-movement, and opening-a-port functionalities of completion
Provides recommended testing procedures for evaluating proppants used in
accessories. Products covered under another API or international
hydraulic fracturing and gravel-packing operations. The objective of the
specification are not included. Also not included are other products such as
document is to provide consistent methodology for testing procedures used
liner/tubing hangers, downhole well test tools, inflow control devices,
to measure performance of hydraulic-fracturing and/or gravel-packing
surface-controlled downhole chokes, downhole artificial lift equipment,
proppants. The testing procedures in this document are not designed to
control lines and fittings, and all functionalities relating to electronics or fiber
provide values of proppant conductivity under downhole reservoir conditions.
optics. This international standard does not cover the connections to the well
Long-term test data have shown that time, elevated temperatures, fracturing
conduit. Installation, application, and operation of these products are
fluid residues, cyclic stress loading, embedment, formation fines and other
outside the scope of this international standard.
factors further reduce fracture proppant pack conductivity. Pages: 45
This edition of Spec 19AC is the modified national adoption of ISO
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14998:2013. Pages: 63
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Spec 19G1
RP 19GLHB
Side-Pocket Mandrels
Gas Lift Handbook
(includes Errata 1 dated June 2019, Errata 2 dated July 2019, and
Presents information on the following topics related to gas lift equipment: the
Addendum 1 dated October 2021)
basic principles of gas lift; gas lift equipment selection; how various types of
gas lift equipment work; and how a gas lift system should be designed.
Provides requirements for side-pocket mandrels used in the petroleum and
Information is also included on monitoring, adjusting, regulating, and
natural gas industry. It covers specifying, selecting, designing,
troubleshooting gas lift equipment. It is intended to familiarize operating
manufacturing, quality control, testing, and preparation for shipping of side-
personnel with the use of gas lift as an artificial lift system. Pages: 285
pocket mandrels.
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This specification addresses standard side-pocket mandrel designs, as well
as high-pressure and/or high-temperature (HPHT) equipment rated greater
than 103.43 MPa (15,000 psi) and/or greater than 177 °C (350 °F)
Spec 19ICD
wellbore conditions as proffered by API 1PER15K-1. Pages: 62
Inflow Control Devices
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Provides requirements and guidelines for inflow control devices (ICDs) for
both production and injection, as defined herein, for use in the petroleum
Spec 19G2
and natural gas industry. This specification provides requirements for the
Flow-Control Devices for Side-Pocket Mandrels
functional specification and technical specification, including design, design
verification and validation, materials, documentation and data control, and
(includes Addendum 1 dated June 2022)
quality requirements. Products covered by any other API specification, such
Provides requirements for subsurface flow-control devices used in side-
as sand screens and sliding sleeves, are not included. Also not included are
pocket mandrels (hereafter called flow-control devices) intended for use in
externally controlled downhole devices including interval control valves
the worldwide petroleum and natural gas industry. This includes
(ICVs). This specification does not cover the connections to the well conduit,
requirements for specifying, selecting, designing, manufacturing, quality-
the effects of corrosion, or ICDs designated for use in thermal recovery
control, testing, and preparation for shipping of flow-control devices.
applications. Installation, application, and operation of these products are
Additionally, it includes information regarding performance testing and
outside the scope of this specification. Pages: 58
calibration procedures.
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The installation and retrieval of flow-control devices is outside the scope of
Spec 19G2. Additionally, Spec 19G2 is not applicable to flow-control
Spec 19LH
devices used in center-set mandrels or with tubing-retrievable applications.
Liner Hanger Equipment
Spec 19G2 does not include requirements for side-pocket mandrels,
(includes Addendum 1 dated May 2021)
running, pulling, and kick-over tools, and latches that might or might not be
covered in other API/ISO specifications. Reconditioning of used flow-control
Provides requirements for conventional and expandable liner systems,
devices is outside of the scope of Spec 19G2. Pages: 116
including liner hangers, liner packers, liner hanger packers, tie-back/
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polished-bore receptacles (TBR/PBRs), seal assemblies, setting adaptors/
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sleeves, and running/setting tools as defined herein for use in the oil and
natural gas industry. This specification provides minimum requirements for
the functional specification and technical specification, including design,
Spec 19G3/ISO 17078-3:2009
design verification and validation, materials, quality control, documentation
Running Tools, Pulling Tools and Kick-Over Tools and Latches for
and data control, repair, shipment, and storage.
Side-Pocket Mandrels
Products covered by this specification apply only to applications within a
Provides requirements and guidelines for running tools, pulling tools, kick-
conduit. Installation and field maintenance are outside the scope of this
over tools, and latches used for the installation and retrieval of flow control
specification. Pages: 99
and other devices to be installed in side-pocket mandrels for use in the
petroleum and natural gas industries. This includes requirements for
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specifying, selecting, designing, manufacturing, quality control, testing, and
preparation for shipping of these tools and latches. Additionally, it includes
Spec 19OH
information regarding performance testing and calibration procedures.
Openhole Isolation Equipment
The processes of installation, retrieval, maintenance, and reconditioning of
Covers requirements and guidelines for openhole isolation equipment and
used running, pulling, and kick-over tools and latches are outside the scope
bridge plugs as defined herein. Openhole isolation equipment includes
of Spec 19G3. Center-set and tubing retrievable mandrel applications are
swellable packers, inflatable packers, expandable packers, and openhole
not covered.
packers that are designed for use in the petroleum and natural gas
This edition of Spec 19G3 is the identical national adoption of ISO 17078-
industries. This specification provides requirements for design verification,
3:2009. Pages: 43
design validation, manufacturing, quality, shipping, handling, storage, and
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related supporting topics.
Reaffirmed: September 2022 | Price: $157.00
Requirements for the end connections to the well conduit are not included in
this specification. Also not covered are downhole anchoring devices (see API
RP 19G4/ISO 17078-4:2010
11D1); cup-style packers; and requirements for the application, installation,
Practices for Side-Pocket Mandrels and Related Equipment
and use of openhole isolation equipment. Equipment and technology
covered by other API specifications and standards are exempted from this
Provides informative documentation to assist the user/purchaser and the
specification, such as:
supplier/manufacturer in specification, design, selection, testing, calibration,
reconditioning, installation, and use of side-pocket mandrels, flow-control
production packers,
devices, and associated latches and installation tools. The product-design
liner hanger systems,
and manufacturing-related requirements for these products are included
service tools,
within the other parts of ISO 17078. The content and coverage of several
industry documents are compiled and refined within RP 19G4 (all parts).
test tool packers.
This edition of RP 19G4 is the identical national adoption of ISO 17078-
Repairs, remanufacturing, and redress are excluded from this specification.
4:2010. Pages: 48
Pages: 45
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Spec 19V
Openhole Isolation Equipment-Russian
Subsurface Completion Isolation (Barrier) Valves and Related
Russian translation of Spec 19OH.
Equipment
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(includes Errata 1 dated September 2019 and Addendum 1 dated
September 2022)
Spec 19PT
Provides the requirements for subsurface completion isolation (barrier)
Downhole Perforating Tools
valves (SCIVs) and related equipment as they are defined herein for use in
the petroleum and natural gas industries. Included are the requirements for
Provides requirements and guidelines for the design and use of downhole
design, design validation grades, quality levels, manufacturing, functional
perforating tools and related equipment, as defined herein for use in the
evaluation, repair, redress, handling, and storage. SCIVs provide a means of
petroleum and natural gas industry. This specification provides the
isolating the formation or creating a blockage in the tubular to facilitate the
requirements for reporting and validating operational ratings of downhole
performance of pre- and/or post-production/injection operational activities
perforating tools that are not addressed by any current standards or
in the well.
specifications. Thus, it provides well-defined operational ratings for
functionality of downhole perforating tools as provided by the supplier/
Additional requirements for HPHT products are included in Annex I. Pages: 81
manufacturer, and defines levels of quality control (QC) for downhole
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perforating tools including validation requirements, acceptance testing,
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performance ratings, and service center requirements. Pages: 46
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Spec 19SS/ISO 17824:2009
Spec 20A
Sand Screens
Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, and Nickel Base Alloy
(includes Errata 1 dated November 2018)
Castings for Use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry
Provides the requirements and guidelines for sand screens for use in the
(includes Addendum 1 dated September 2018 and Addendum 2 dated
petroleum and natural gas industry. Included are the requirements for
April 2020)
design, design validation, manufacturing, quality, storage, and transport. The
requirements of this International Standard are applicable to wire-wrap
Identifies requirements for the foundry qualification, production, design,
screens, pre-pack screens, and metal-mesh screens.
marking, and documentation of carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and
The following items are outside the scope of this International Standard:
nickel-base alloy castings used in the petroleum and natural gas industries
when referenced by an applicable API product standard or otherwise
expandable and/or compliant sand screens, slotted liners, or tubing and
specified as a requirement for compliance.
accessory items, such as centralizers or bull plugs;
shunt screen technology, inflow control devices, downhole sensors, and
This specification applies to castings used in the manufacture of pressure
selective isolation devices, even where they can be an integral part of the
containing, pressure-controlling, and primary load-bearing components.
sand screen;
Castings manufactured in accordance with this API standard may be
produced using any industry standard casting method. This specification
analysis for sand retention efficiency;
provides manufacturers with a fixed methodology to examine a qualification
end connections of the basepipe.
casting and to compare the results of that examination to a defined set of
This edition of Spec 19SS is the modified national adoption of ISO
acceptance criteria. The results of the qualification testing by material
17824:2009. Pages: 79
grouping are then used to establish a baseline Casting Specification Level
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(CSL) for subsequently produced castings.
This specification also provides manufacturers with a fixed production testing
Spec 19TT
methodology to determine if subsequently produced castings conform to the
Specification for Downhole Well Test Tools and Related Equipment
minimum requirements for the intended CSL. The intent is that the
Provides the requirements for downhole well test tools and related equipment
production castings meet the minimum CSL requirements established during
as they are defined herein for use in the petroleum and natural gas industries.
qualification testing by material grouping and/or the minimum CSL specified
Included are the requirements for design, design validation, manufacturing,
by the purchaser. Pages: 39
functional evaluation, quality, handling, storage, and service centers. Tools
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utilized in downhole well test operations include tester valves, circulating valves,
well testing packers, safety joints, well testing safety valves, testing surface
Spec 20A *
safety valves (TSSVs), slip joints, jars, work string tester valves, sampler carriers,
gauge carriers, drain valves, related equipment, and tool end connections. This
Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, and Nickel Base Alloy
specification does not cover open hole well test tools, downhole gauges,
Castings for Use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry-
samplers, surface equipment, subsea safety equipment, perforating
Chinese
equipment and accessories, pup joints external to well test tool assemblies,
(includes Addendum 1 dated September 2018 and Addendum 2 dated
work string and its connections, conveyance or intervention systems,
April 2020)
installation, control and monitoring conduits, and surface control systems. A
downhole well test is an operation deploying a temporary completion in a well
Chinese translation of Spec 20A.
to safely acquire dynamic rates, formation pressure/temperature, and
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formation fluid data. Downhole well test tools are also used in operations of
well perforating, well shut-ins, circulation control of fluids, and stimulation
activities. This document covers the downhole tools used to perform these
operations; however, the operational requirements of performing these
operations are not included. Pages: 94
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*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 20B
cold formed bolts, screws, and nuts with cut or cold formed threads (BSL-1
only);
Open Die Shaped Forgings for Use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas
hot formed bolts and screws < 1.5 in. (38.1 mm) nominal diameter;
Industry
hot formed bolts and screws ≥ 1.5 in. (38.1 mm) nominal diameter;
Specifies requirements for the qualification and production of open die
roll threaded studs, bolts, and screws < 1.5 in. (38.1 mm) diameter;
shaped forgings for use in API service components in the petroleum and
roll threaded studs, bolts, and screws ≥ 1.5 in. (38.1 mm) diameter;
natural gas industries when referenced by an applicable equipment standard
or otherwise specified as a requirement for compliance.
hot formed nuts < 1.5 in. (38.1 mm) nominal diameter;
This API standard is applicable to equipment used in the oil and natural gas
hot formed nuts ≥ 1.5 in. (38.1 mm) nominal diameter. Pages: 23
industries where service conditions warrant the use of individually shaped
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open die forgings, including rolled rings. Examples include pressure
containing or load bearing components. Forged bar, rolled bar, and forgings
Spec 20F
from which multiple parts are removed are beyond the scope of this
Corrosion-Resistant Bolting for Use in the Petroleum and Natural
specification.
Gas Industries
This API standard establishes requirements for four forging specification
(includes Errata 1 dated November 2020 and Addendum 1 dated
levels (FSL). These four FSL designations define different levels of forged
November 2021)
product technical, quality and qualification requirements. Pages: 26
Specifies requirements for the qualification, production, and documentation
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of corrosion-resistant bolting used in the petroleum and natural gas
industries. This standard applies when referenced by an applicable API
Spec 20C
equipment standard or otherwise specified as a requirement for compliance.
Closed Die Forgings for Use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas
This standard establishes requirements for two bolting specification levels
Industry
(BSLs). These two BSL designations define different levels of technical,
Specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the design,
quality, and qualification requirements: BSL-2 and BSL-3. The BSLs are
qualification, and production of closed-die forgings for use in API service
numbered in increasing levels of requirements in order to reflect increasing
technical, quality, and qualification criteria. BSL-2 and BSL-3 are intended to
components in the petroleum and natural gas industries when referenced by
be comparable to BSL-2 and BSL-3 as found in API 20E. BSL-1 is omitted
an applicable equipment standard or otherwise specified as a requirement
from this standard. Pages: 32
for compliance. Spec 20C is applicable to equipment used in the oil and
natural gas industries where service conditions warrant the use of closed die
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forgings. Examples include pressure containing or load-bearing components.
This standard establishes requirements for four forging specification levels
Std 20G
(FSL). These FSL designations define different levels of forged product
Welding Services for Equipment Used in the Petroleum and Natural
technical, quality and qualification requirements. Pages: 35
Gas Industry
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Specifies requirements for the qualification of suppliers of welding services
used in the manufacturer of equipment for the petroleum and natural gas
Std 20D
industry. The requirements of this standard apply to welding operations
Qualification of Nondestructive Examination Services for Equipment
performed in a welding facility or in the field. Included are pressure-
Used in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry
containing, pressure-controlling, overlay, and structural welds. Pages: 37
Specifies requirements for the application of nondestructive examination
1st Edition | January 2020 | Product Number: G20G01 | Price: $86.00
(NDE) methods as well as the development and qualification procedures
used in the manufacturing, servicing, and/or service of equipment for the
Std 20H
petroleum and natural gas industries.
Heat Treatment Services-Batch Type for Equipment Used in the
This is applicable to suppliers providing NDE services for equipment used in
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry
the oil and natural gas industries. The requirements of this standard apply to
Specifies requirements for the qualification of suppliers of heat treatment
magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, radiography, and ultrasonic methods of
services used in the manufacture of equipment for the petroleum and
NDE. Pages: 30
natural gas industries.
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This standard is applicable to suppliers providing heat treatment services
where API product standards require such services or otherwise specified as
Spec 20E
a requirement for conformance. The requirements of this standard apply to
Alloy and Carbon Steel Bolting for Use in the Petroleum and Natural
batch heat treatment operations that establish or affect the final mechanical
Gas Industries
properties and include stress relief operations. This standard applies to
carbon steel, low-alloy steel, stainless steel, and nickel-base alloys. Case
(includes Addendum 1 dated September 2018, Addendum 2 dated March
hardening, induction hardening, and flame hardening are not covered by this
2019, and Errata 1 dated November 2021)
standard.
Specifies requirements for the qualification, production, and documentation
This standard establishes the requirements for three heat treatment
of alloy and carbon steel bolting used in the petroleum and natural gas
specification levels (HSLs). These HSL designations define different levels of
industries. This standard applies when referenced by an applicable API
heat treatment technical, quality, and qualification requirements. Pages: 26
equipment standard or otherwise specified as a requirement for compliance.
This standard establishes requirements for three bolting specification levels
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(BSL). These three BSL designations define different levels of technical,
quality and qualification requirements, BSL-1, BSL-2, and BSL-3. The BSLs
are numbered in increasing levels of requirements in order to reflect
increasing technical, quality, and qualification criteria. This standard covers
the following finished product forms, processes, and sizes:
machined studs;
machined bolts, screws, and nuts;
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Std 20S
Qualification of Distributors of Metallic Materials for Use in the
Additively Manufactured Metallic Components for Use in the
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
Specifies requirements for the qualification of distributors of metallic
Specifies requirements for qualification of the manufacturing process,
materials used in the petroleum and natural gas industries. This standard is
production, marking, and documentation of additively manufactured metallic
applicable to distributors of metallic bar, plate, and tubular products where
components used in the petroleum and natural gas industries when
API product standards require such services or are otherwise specified as a
referenced by an applicable API equipment standard or otherwise specified
requirement for conformance. Pages: 31
as a requirement for conformance. This standard applies to additively
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manufactured metallic components produced by powder bed fusion (PBF),
directed energy deposition (DED), and binder jetting (BJT) processes. This
standard establishes requirements for three additive manufacturing
Std 20L
specification levels (AMSL). These three AMSL designations-AMSL
1,
Qualification of Polymeric Seal Manufacturers for Use in the
AMSL 2, and AMSL 3-define increasing levels of additive manufacturing
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
technical, quality, and qualification requirements. Pages: 47
Specifies requirements for the qualification of manufacturers of polymeric
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seals used in the petroleum and natural gas industries. This standard is
applicable to the manufacturers of polymeric seals where API product
Std 20T
standards require such services or are otherwise specified as a requirement
Additively Manufactured Polymer-Based Components for Use in the
for compliance. This standard does not consider entities that solely perform
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
assembly of outside manufactured parts as a polymeric seal manufacturer.
Pages: 28
Specifies requirements for qualification of the manufacturing process,
production, marking, and documentation of additively manufactured
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polymer-based components used in the petroleum and natural gas
industries when referenced by an applicable API equipment standard or
Std 20M
otherwise specified as a requirement for conformance. This standard applies
Qualification of Suppliers of Machining Services for Use in the
to additively manufactured polymer-based components (including
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
composites) produced by material extrusion [also referred to as fused
filament fabrication (FFF) or fused deposition modeling (FDM) and fused
Specifies requirements for the qualification of suppliers of machining
services where API product standards require such services or are otherwise
granulate fabrication (FGF)] and powder bed fusion [also referred to as
specified as a requirement for compliance. Compliance with this standard is
selective laser sintering (SLS) or multi jet fusion (MJF)]. Additive
not required to demonstrate compliance with any other API standard or
manufacturing provides the natural gas and oil industry significant efficiency
specification. This API standard establishes the requirements for three
and productivity improvements, cuts lead times and supply chain stress,
machining qualification levels (MQL 1, MQL 2, and MQL 3). These three MQL
streamlines transportation and logistics, and can reduce emissions because
designations define different levels of quality and qualification requirements.
additive manufacturing takes place near the point of use. Pages: 39
These MQLs are numbered in increasing levels of requirements in order to
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reflect increasing quality and qualification criteria.
Final assembly, component testing (e.g. nondestructive examination,
TR 21TR1
pressure testing) or a broker of machining services are outside the scope of
Materials Selection for Bolting
this standard. This standard applies when specified by the customer or
(includes Addendum 1 dated April 2020, Addendum 2 dated June 2020,
voluntarily followed by the machining services supplier. Pages: 27
and Addendum 3 dated May 2022)
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Provides guidance for the selection of materials and manufacturing
processes for low-alloy steel bolting manufactured in accordance with API
Std 20N
20E and nickel-based and stainless alloys manufactured in accordance with
Heat Treatment Services-Continuous Line for Equipment Used in
20F. Table 2 and Table 3 are provided as guidance for materials selection of
the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry
fasteners. Pages: 37
Specifies requirements for the qualification of suppliers of continuous line
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heat treatment services used in the manufacture of equipment for the
petroleum and natural gas industries.
TR 21TR2
This standard is applicable to suppliers providing heat treatment services
S-N Fatigue Design Guidelines and Test Data for Low-Alloy Steel Bolts
where API product standards specify this standard as a requirement for
conformance. The requirements of this standard apply to continuous and
New API-backed research on the fatigue life of bolts used in underwater
semi-continuous heat treatment operations that can establish or affect the
natural gas and oil infrastructure-including critical blowout prevention
final mechanical properties. For batch type heat treatment, refer to API 20H.
equipment-resulted in the publication of this technical report, a key
This standard is applicable to products in tubular, bar, plate, forgings,
advancement in industry’s continued efforts to protect workers and the
castings, and upset forged forms. Heat treat that imparts surface hardening
environment from potential problems associated with bolting fatigue in
or case hardening is outside the scope of this document. Pages: 27
subsea structures. The test program detailed in this technical report was
developed to obtain bolting material fatigue data required to perform design
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verification analysis of fatigue-sensitive bolts to assure accurate design life
estimation. The bolting fatigue testing program provided S-N fatigue curves
for three alternating stress ranges in air and saltwater with cathodic
protection (CP) and for bolt sizes of 1 in., 2 in. (Grade L7), and 3 in. (Grade
L43). S-N curves are used to determine the number of cycles (N) required to
test a product to failure at a given stress (S). The results of these S-N fatigue
tests allow the bolting design to be assessed for this type of fatigue through
structural analysis using the nominal root area stresses in the bolt, avoiding
the need to define stress and load concentrations in the bolt root radius of
engaged threads. Pages: 32
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production operations, such as gas lift, pressure maintenance, or enhanced
oil recovery (EOR), is included. Annex A provides guidance for a company to
consider as a “good neighbor.” Pages: 35
RP 31A
Standard Form for Hardcopy Presentation of Downhole Well Log Data
1st Edition | July 2009 | Reaffirmed: December 2015
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Provides an improved standard format for hardcopy presentation of
You may download a PDF of this document from https://www.api.org/oil-
downhole well log data. Standardizing the log form and data presentation
and-natural-gas/wells-to-consumer/exploration-and-production/hydraulic-
allows the user to more easily combine a broad range of log data in order to
fracturing/rp-51r-environmental-protection
interpret well status and performance. Pages: 18
1st Edition | August 1997 | Reaffirmed: February 2014
RP 52
Product Number: G31A01 | Price: $105.00
Land Drilling Practices for Protection of the Environment
Provides guidelines to promote the protection of the environment in land
RP 45
drilling operations. Pages: 40
Recommended Practice for Analysis of Oilfield Waters
2nd Edition | July 1995 | Reaffirmed: September 2010
Provides analysis methods for the determination of dissolved and dispersed
Product Number: G52002 | Price: $124.00
components in oilfield waters (produced water, injected water, aqueous
workover fluids, and stimulation fluids). Also includes the applications of
RP 68
oilfield water analyses; the proper collection, preservation, and labeling of
Recommended Practice for Oil and Gas Well Servicing and Workover
field samples; a description of the various analytical methods available,
including information regarding interferences, precision, accuracy, and
Operations Involving Hydrogen Sulfide
detection limits; as well as the appropriate reporting formats for analytical
Addresses personnel training, personnel protective equipment, contingency
results. Pages: 60
planning, and emergency procedures. Also included are classification of
3rd Edition | August 1998 | Reaffirmed: February 2014
locations, materials and equipment, operations, rig practices, special
operations, offshore operations, characteristics of hydrogen sulfide and
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sulfur dioxide, and evaluation and selection of hydrogen sulfide monitoring
equipment. Pages: 54
RP 50
1st Edition | January 1998 | Reaffirmed: September 2010
Natural Gas Processing Plant Practices for Protection of the
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Environment
Assists gas plant operators in understanding their environmental
RP 90-1
responsibilities. It is intended to be used primarily by environmental,
Annular Casing Pressure Management for Offshore Wells
engineering, and operations personnel and by management involved in
(formerly RP 90)
building, maintaining, modifying, and operating gas processing plants.
Operations within the scope of this standard include natural gas processing
Covers the management of annular casing pressure in existing offshore wells
and associated gas compression facilities. This publication begins with initial
to maintain integrity and manage risk. It covers a range of casing annuli
plant planning, permitting, and construction and ends with plant closure and
pressures including thermal casing pressure, sustained casing pressure
site restoration procedures. General guidelines are provided to be used at gas
(SCP), and operator-imposed pressure. This document also addresses
plant locations to develop site-specific environmental programs. Pages: 23
monitoring, diagnostic testing, establishing maximum allowable wellhead
operating pressure (MAWOP), and documentation of annular casing
2nd Edition | December 1995 | Reaffirmed: January 2013
pressure for the various types of wells that occur offshore. Included is a
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discussion of risk assessment methodologies that can be used for the
evaluation of individual well situations where the annular casing pressure is
RP 51
not within the MAWOP thresholds. This document includes information
Onshore Oil and Gas Production Practices for Protection of the
regarding annular casing pressure that is applicable to various offshore well
Environment
types to include fixed platform wells, subsea wells, hybrid wells, and mudline
suspension wells. Pages: 85
Provides environmentally sound practices to promote protection of the
environment in domestic onshore oil and gas production operations.
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Production facilities, including produced water handling facilities, are
covered. Coverage begins with design and construction of access roads and
RP 90-2
well locations and carries through to abandonment and site restoration
Annular Casing Pressure Management for Onshore Wells
activities. Pages: 17
Serves as a guide to monitor and manage annular casing pressure (ACP) in
3rd Edition | March 2001 | Reaffirmed: January 2013
onshore wells, including production, injection, observation/monitoring, and
Product Number: G51003 | Price: $56.00
storage wells. This document applies to wells that exhibit thermally induced,
operator-imposed, or sustained ACP. It includes criteria for establishing
RP 51R
diagnostic thresholds (DTs), monitoring, diagnostic testing, and
Environmental Protection for Onshore Oil and Gas Production
documentation of ACP for onshore wells. Also included is a discussion of risk
Operations and Leases
management considerations that can be used for the evaluation of individual
well situations where the annular casing pressure falls outside the
Provides environmentally sound practices, including reclamation guidelines,
established diagnostic thresholds.
for domestic onshore oil and gas production operations. It is intended to be
applicable to contractors as well as operators. Facilities within the scope of
This document recognizes that an ACP outside of the established DTs can
this document include all production facilities, including produced water
result in a risk to well integrity. The level of risk presented by ACP depends on
handling facilities. Offshore and arctic areas are beyond the scope of this
many factors, including the design of the well, the performance of barrier
document. Operational coverage begins with the design and construction of
systems within the well, the source of the annular casing pressure, and
access roads and well locations and includes reclamation, abandonment,
whether there is an indication of annular flow exists. This document provides
and restoration operations. Gas compression for transmission purposes or
guidelines in which a broad range of casing annuli that exhibit annular
casing pressure can be managed while maintaining well integrity. Pages: 60
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RP 92U
Drilling Ahead Safely with Lost Circulation in the Gulf of Mexico
Underbalanced Drilling Operations
(includes Addendum 1 dated November 2015)
Identifies items that should be considered to safely address lost circulation
challenges when the equivalent circulating density (ECD) exceeds the fracture
Provides information that can serve as a guide for planning, installation,
gradient. It addresses drilling margins and drilling ahead with mud losses,
operation, and testing of underbalanced drilling equipment systems on land
which are not addressed in Std 65-2. It provides guidance when lost
and offshore drilling rigs [barge, platform, bottom-supported, and floating
circulation is experienced with either surface or subsea stack operations
with surface blowout preventers (BOP) installed] thereby ensuring
(excluding diverter operations). These practices may apply to other Outer
consideration of personnel safety, public safety, integrity of the
Continental Shelf (OCS) environments such as offshore California and Florida.
underbalanced drilling (UBD) equipment, and preservation of the
Lost circulation during drilling operations, in the form of both seepage and
environment for onshore and offshore UBD operations (including tripping of
fracture losses, is a common occurrence in the Gulf of Mexico and other OCS
drill string). Pages: 72
environments. Through extensive practical experience, operators and drilling
1st Edition | November 2008 | Reaffirmed: April 2013
contractors have learned that with proper information, planning, and execution,
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lost circulation can be safely managed to allow well construction goals to be
met. The methods used to repair or manage lost circulation are based on well
RP 96
location, geology, pore and fracture pressures, drilling depth, well design,
hydraulics, mud properties, and available contingencies. Pages: 14
Deepwater Well Design and Construction
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Provides engineers a reference for deepwater (DW) well design as well as
drilling and completion operations. This recommended practice (RP) will also
RP 92M
be useful to support internal reviews, internal approvals, contractor
engagements, and regulatory approvals.
Managed Pressure Drilling Operations with Surface Back-Pressure
The scope of this RP is to discuss DW drilling and completion activities
Provides information for planning, installation, testing, and operation of wells
performed on wells that are constructed using subsea blowout preventers
drilled with surface backpressure managed pressure drilling (MPD). This
(BOPs) with a subsea wellhead. This document addresses the following.
document applies only to drilling rigs with surface blowout preventers (BOPs).
Identifies the appropriate barrier and load case considerations to
This document considers situations where the total drilling operation is
maintain well control during DW well operations (drilling, suspension,
performed balanced or overbalanced, including both hydrostatically
completion, production, and abandonment).
overbalanced (no supplemental surface pressure needed to control inflow)
and hydrostatically underbalanced (supplemental surface pressure needed
Supplements barrier documentation in Std 65-2 with a more detailed
to control inflow) systems. For underbalanced operations, refer to API 92U.
description of barriers and discussion of the philosophy, number, type,
testing, and management required to maintain well control. This
This document does not cover MPD operations with subsea BOP stacks.
document also supplements the barrier documentation in RP 90 in
Pages: 33
regard to annular pressure buildup. Abandonment barrier requirements
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are described for use when designing the well.
Discusses load assumptions, resistance assumptions, and
RP 92P
methodologies commonly used to achieve well designs with high
Managed Pressure Drilling Operations-Pressurized Mud Cap
reliability. The load case discussion includes less obvious events that can
Drilling with a Subsea Blowout Preventer
arise when unexpected circumstances are combined.
Addresses recommended practices for pressurized mud cap drilling (PMCD)
Describes the risk assessment and mitigation practices commonly
from a floating rig with a subsea BOP stack. When massive lost circulation
implemented during DW casing and equipment installation operations.
conditions are encountered, PMCD can be implemented to allow well
The purpose of this document is to enhance safety and minimize the
construction operations to continue.
likelihood of loss of well control or damage to the environment. These
Although this document only addresses PMCD, most of the equipment
practices are generally intended to apply to subsea wells drilled with subsea
described may also be used for the surface back-pressure (SBP) method of
BOPs in any water depth. Some of the descriptions of rig hardware and
managed pressure drilling. However, much of the equipment used for SBP is
operations, such as remotely operated vehicles, are less relevant in
not required for PMCD and is beyond the scope of this document. Pages: 67
shallower water depths [e.g. less than 500 ft (152 m)]. In these shallower
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water depths the operator may substitute alternative hardware or operations
that maintain safety and system reliability.
RP 92S
The following aspects of DW well design and construction are outside the
Managed Pressure Drilling Operations-Surface Back-Pressure with
scope of this document.
a Subsea Blowout Preventer
Detailed casing design load case definitions (does not include specific
casing designs or design factors). Individual companies combine differing
Provides information for planning, installation, testing, and operation of wells
severities of loads and resistances or differing calculation methods to
drilled with surface back-pressure (SBP) managed pressure drilling (MPD).
achieve designs with similar high levels of reliability.
This document applies only to drilling rigs with subsea blowout preventers
(BOPs). This document considers situations where the total drilling operation
Wells drilled and/or completed with a surface BOP and high pressure riser
is performed balanced or overbalanced, including both hydrostatically
from a floating production system; however, considerations for wells
overbalanced (no supplemental surface pressure needed to control inflow)
predrilled with floating rigs to be completed to a floating production
and hydrostatically underbalanced (supplemental surface pressure needed
system are included.
to control inflow) systems. Pages: 64
Well control procedures (refer to RP 59 for well control information).
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Managed pressure drilling operations (including dual gradient drilling).
Production operations and fluids handling downstream of the tree
(subsea facilities/subsea architecture and surface facilities/offloading
hydrocarbons).
Intervention operations.
Quality assurance programs. Pages: 158
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hydraulic fracturing treatments to contain the resulting fracture within a
prescribed geologic interval. Fracture containment combines those
Well Construction Interface Document Guidelines
parameters that are existing, those that can be established at installation,
Contains the structure and contents of a well control interface document
and those that can be controlled during execution. Pages: 29
(WCID) that links the drilling contractor's safety case with the lease
1st Edition | October 2015 | Reaffirmed: August 2020
operator’s safety management system. It includes well-specific information
Product Number: G100101 | Price: $98.00
such as the basis of design, the well execution plan, and critical well activity
risk assessment. This document exhibits how management of change and
risk assessment processes will apply during well construction activities and
RP 100-2
assure personnel competency. A WCID also aligns all parties to assure their
Managing Environmental Aspects Associated with Exploration and
health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards are not compromised and
Production Operations Including Hydraulic Fracturing
all applicable regulatory requirements are met while undertaking shared
activities. A WCID will assign or delineate specific responsibilities for the
Provides recommended practices applicable to the planning and operation
lease operator's personnel as well as provide a vehicle for the drilling
of wells, and hydraulically fractured wells. Topics covered include
contractor to intervene in the case that unsafe acts are identified. Pages: 18
recommendations for managing environmental aspects during planning; site
selection; logistics; mobilization, rig-up, and demobilization; and stimulation
1st Edition | December 2013 | Product Number: G09701 | Price: $71.00
operations. Also, this document includes guidance for managing
environmental aspects during well construction; however, guidance for well
RP 97L
construction and fracture stimulation design and execution for onshore wells
Onshore Well Construction Interface Document
that can be hydraulically fractured are described in RP 100-1. This
Provides guidance on information that is to be shared regarding onshore well
document provides recommendations for the following topics:
construction and rig-specific operating guidelines. It is intended to align the
baseline groundwater sampling;
lease operator’s and drilling contractor’s safety and environmental
source water management;
management systems (SEMS). The purpose of the well construction
material selection;
interface document (WCID) is to enhance the health and safety of the
transportation of materials and equipment;
workers and protect the environment by facilitating communication between
the lease operator and drilling contractor regarding well construction work
storage and management of fluids and chemicals;
(drilling, suspension, completion, testing, and abandonment). Pages: 24
management of solid and liquid wastes;
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air emissions. Pages: 53
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RP 98
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Personal Protective Equipment Selection for Oil Spill Responders
Provides general information and guidance for the development of oil spill
Bull 100-3
responder Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) control measures. Although
Community Engagement Guidelines
an extensive amount of information has been developed on the topic of PPE
These guidelines outline what local communities and other key stakeholders
for emergency responders, this document focuses on the PPE selection
can expect from operators. Oil and gas operators acknowledge the
process as well as its technical evaluation based on the hazards present.
challenges associated with industry activities, which can include challenges
The purpose of this recommended practice is to assist users in developing
important to a community. Principles of integrity, transparency and
effective PPE control measures for oil spill responses using a systematic
consideration for community concerns underpin responsible operations.
approach. This recommended practice is intended for any company,
Conscientious operators are committed to helping communities achieve
organization, or agency that oversees or responds to oil spills. It is not a
positive and long-lasting benefits.
comprehensive “how-to” guide to selecting PPE for every type of situation
Both local stakeholders and operators can use this guidance. It is designed
that may be encountered; rather, it is a guidance document that discusses
to acknowledge challenges and impacts that occur during the industry’s
how proper PPE selection may be a useful control measure for responders
presence in a given region. It provides flexible and adaptable strategies,
when engineering and administrative controls may not be feasible or effective
recognizing that application will vary from operator to operator and
in reducing exposure to acceptable levels. Pages: 79
community to community. Many operators already apply similar guidelines or
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processes within their operations. These suggested guidelines are typical
and reasonable and generally apply under normal operating circumstances.
RP 99
The use of these guidelines is at each individual operator’s discretion.
Flash Fire Risk Assessment for the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry
Operators recognize that stakeholders within the community can have
different interests, issues and levels of concern. Some of these interests can
Provides guidance for the upstream oil and gas industry on hazard
be in direct conflict with one another. Working together with stakeholders to
identification and risk assessment exercises to assess and mitigate the risk
seek mutually agreeable solutions is an important aspect of community
of human injury caused by exposure to a flash fire. The scope of this
engagement. Operators can have different approaches to addressing the
document is limited to personnel exposed to the risk of hydrocarbon based
concerns and issues.
flash fires in the upstream Exploration and Production (E&P) sector of the oil
and gas industry. In general, this group includes oil and gas production,
These guidelines are intended primarily to support onshore oil and gas
drilling, well bore (well servicing) operations, and gas processing prior to
projects in the United States for shale developments; however, they can be
interstate pipeline transportation. Pages: 30
adapted to any oil and gas projects in the United States.
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This document provides non-technical guidance only, and practices included
herein cannot be applicable in all regions and/or circumstances. This
RP 100-1
document does not constitute legal advice regarding compliance with legal
or contractual requirements or risk mitigation. It is not intended to be all-
Hydraulic Fracturing-Well Integrity and Fracture Containment
inclusive. The operator is responsible for determining compliance with
Contains recommended practices for onshore well construction and fracture
applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
stimulation design and execution as it relates to well integrity and fracture
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containment. These practices cover the design and installation of well
You may download a PDF of this document from https://www.api.org/oil-
equipment that protects and isolates ground water aquifers, delivery, and
and-natural-gas/wells-to-consumer/exploration-and-production/hydraulic-
execution of the hydraulic fracture treatment and contains and isolates the
fracturing/community-engagement-guidelines
produced fluids. This document also addresses the design and execution of
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DRILLING AND PRODUCTION OPERATIONS:
production of oil and gas on offshore platforms. The guidelines provide
TRAINING
expected candidate performance levels, instructional content, and
recommendations for testing. The guidelines are divided into instructional
and testing phases. Pages: 3
Gas Lift
2nd Edition | December 2001 | Reaffirmed: January 2013
(Book 6 in the Vocational Training Series)
Product Number: GT2002 | Price: $65.00
Familiarizes field personnel with basic gas lift principles; operating
procedures for adjusting, regulating, operating, and troubleshooting gas-lift
RP T-4
equipment; and well conditions. Covers conventional practices and
Training of Offshore Personnel in Nonoperating Emergencies
concepts. Illustrated with drawings of typical gas-lift installations and related
equipment, as well as actual charts illustrating operation of and problems
Represents an industry guide for the training of workers who work offshore. It
encountered in gas-lifted wells. Pages: 143
presents recommendations for training these personnel in handling
nonoperating emergencies, such as fires, transportation emergencies,
3rd Edition | January 1994 | Reaffirmed: March 2007
platform abandonment procedures, use of survival crafts, and water survival
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guidelines. Pages: 3
Introduction to Oil and Gas Production
2nd Edition | October 1995 | Reaffirmed: June 2010
Product Number: GT4002 | Price: $65.00
(Book 1 in the Vocational Training Series)
Serves as a primer for oil and gas operations. It covers the origins and
RP T-6
accumulation of oil and gas, the well, well treatment and wellhead, artificial
Recommended Practice for Training and Qualification of Personnel
lift, well testing, separation, treatment and storage, gauging and metering,
in Well Control Equipment and Techniques for Wireline Operations
production, offshore production and structures, corrosion, enhanced
recovery, production personnel, tools and equipment, pipe, valves and
on Offshore Locations
fittings, reports and records, state and federal regulations, environmental,
Provides criteria for the qualification of wireline personnel in well control
health, and safety concerns, economic considerations, and future trends.
equipment operations and techniques. Although it does include
Pages: 120
recommendations for training wireline personnel on general rig well control
5th Edition | June 1996 | Reaffirmed: March 2007
equipment and theory, it should be noted that the main focus for training
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should be those operations using a lubricator as the primary well control
mechanism. Wireline personnel classifications to which this RP is applicable
Subsurface Salt Water Injection and Disposal
are the Helper/Assistant and Operator/Supervisor. Pages: 2
(Book 3 in the Vocational Training Series)
1st Edition | October 2002 | Reaffirmed: January 2013
Product Number: GT0601 | Price: $65.00
A handbook for the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of
subsurface disposal systems. Design criteria and formulas are given for
RP T-7
gathering systems, treating plants, and injection facilities. Alternative
Training of Personnel in Rescue of Persons in Water
equipment and methods are discussed and illustrated. Economic
considerations are presented. Pages: 47
Applies to personnel who work offshore. It represents an industry guide for
training personnel in techniques for rescuing persons from the water and
3rd Edition | January 1995 | Reaffirmed: March 2007
using survival devices. It broadly identifies rescue devices, describes their
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operations, and presents recommendations for training personnel. Training
recommendations are designed to develop personnel rescue proficiency
Wireline Operations and Procedures
while minimizing an individual's exposure to injury or loss of life. Pages: 8
(Book 5 in the Vocational Training Series)
2nd Edition | October 1995 | Reaffirmed: January 2013
A handbook outlining to operators of oil and gas wells what applications are
Product Number: GT7002 | Price: $62.00
possible with wireline tools and equipment. Also a guide for field personnel.
Surface equipment, service tools (standard and special), and subsurface
RP T-8
equipment (both permanent and removable) are described and illustrated.
Fundamental Safety Training for Offshore Personnel
Their various applications are included. Also presented is a general
Provides guidance on the components of an effective training system related
discussion of special problems that wireline operations and procedures may
to offshore health, safety, and environment (HSE). A common safety training
serve to eliminate, minimize, or control, and methods by which this may be
matrix is provided that outlines the fundamental recommended HSE training
accomplished. Pages: 60
for offshore personnel. This matrix can be used in conjunction with other
3rd Edition | January 1994 | Reaffirmed: March 2007
applicable recommended training and company-specific requirements.
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Pages: 24
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RP T-1
Creating Orientation Programs for Personnel Going Offshore
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Serves as a guide to develop orientation materials for personnel and visitors
Community Matters: Community Outreach Guidance Manual
prior to their first trip offshore. The scope and applicability of this document
for Exploration and Production Facilities
concludes after check-in at the offshore facility and receipt of the facility-
specific orientation. Pages: 18
This manual provides a model community outreach program to help oil and
5th Edition | November 2016 | Product Number: GT1005 | Price: $71.00
natural gas industry E&P facilities improve their ties to their local
communities. Community Matters offers a step-by-step guide for
RP T-2
implementing a community outreach program and provides information on
how to tailor outreach efforts to meet the needs of the facility and local
Recommended Practice for Qualification Programs for Offshore
community. Pages: 111
Production Personnel Who Work with Safety Devices
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Provides guidelines for the qualification of personnel engaged in installing,
inspecting, testing, and routinely maintaining surface and subsurface
devices that are used to insure safety and to prevent pollution during the
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RP 49 *
Community Engagement Guidelines
Recommended Practice for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations
These guidelines outline what local communities and other key stakeholders
Involving Hydrogen Sulfide-Russian
can expect from operators. Oil and gas operators acknowledge the
Russian translation of RP 49.
challenges associated with industry activities, which can include challenges
3rd Edition | May 2001 | Reaffirmed: January 2013
important to a community. Principles of integrity, transparency and
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consideration for community concerns underpin responsible operations.
Conscientious operators are committed to helping communities achieve
RP 51R
positive and long-lasting benefits.
Environmental Protection for Onshore Oil and Gas Production
Both local stakeholders and operators can use this guidance. It is designed
to acknowledge challenges and impacts that occur during the industry’s
Operations and Leases
presence in a given region. It provides flexible and adaptable strategies,
Provides environmentally sound practices, including reclamation guidelines,
recognizing that application will vary from operator to operator and
for domestic onshore oil and gas production operations. It is intended to be
community to community. Many operators already apply similar guidelines or
applicable to contractors as well as operators. Facilities within the scope of
processes within their operations. These suggested guidelines are typical
this document include all production facilities, including produced water
and reasonable and generally apply under normal operating circumstances.
handling facilities. Offshore and arctic areas are beyond the scope of this
The use of these guidelines is at each individual operator’s discretion.
document. Operational coverage begins with the design and construction of
Operators recognize that stakeholders within the community can have
access roads and well locations and includes reclamation, abandonment,
different interests, issues and levels of concern. Some of these interests can
and restoration operations. Gas compression for transmission purposes or
be in direct conflict with one another. Working together with stakeholders to
production operations, such as gas lift, pressure maintenance, or enhanced
seek mutually agreeable solutions is an important aspect of community
oil recovery (EOR), is included. Annex A provides guidance for a company to
engagement. Operators can have different approaches to addressing the
consider as a “good neighbor.” Pages: 35
concerns and issues.
1st Edition | July 2009 | Reaffirmed: December 2015
These guidelines are intended primarily to support onshore oil and gas
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projects in the United States for shale developments; however, they can be
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adapted to any oil and gas projects in the United States.
and-natural-gas/wells-to-consumer/exploration-and-production/hydraulic-
This document provides non-technical guidance only, and practices included
fracturing/rp-51r-environmental-protection
herein cannot be applicable in all regions and/or circumstances. This
document does not constitute legal advice regarding compliance with legal
RP 54
or contractual requirements or risk mitigation. It is not intended to be all-
Occupational Safety and Health for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and
inclusive. The operator is responsible for determining compliance with
Servicing Operations
applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
(includes Addendum 1 dated June 2021)
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Recommends practices and procedures for promoting and maintaining safe
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and healthy working conditions for personnel in drilling and well servicing
and-natural-gas/wells-to-consumer/exploration-and-production/hydraulic-
operations. These recommendations apply to rotary drilling rigs, well
fracturing/community-engagement-guidelines
servicing rigs, and special services as they relate to operations on location. It
is intended that the applicable requirements and recommendations of some
sections of the standard be applied, as appropriate, to other sections. The
HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, AND SAFETY:
recommendations are not intended to cover seismic drilling or water well
EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION SAFETY STANDARDS
drilling operations. These recommendations do not apply to site preparation
and site remediation operations. Pages: 62
RP 49
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Recommended Practice for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations
Involving Hydrogen Sulfide
RP 55
Provides recommendations that apply to oil and gas well drilling and
Recommended Practice for Oil and Gas Producing and Gas
servicing operations involving hydrogen sulfide. These operations include well
Processing Plant Operations Involving Hydrogen Sulfide
drilling, completion, servicing, workover, downhole maintenance, and plug
Covers recommendations for protection of employees and the public, as well
and abandonment procedures conducted with hydrogen sulfide present in
as conducting oil and gas producing and gas processing plant operations
the fluids being handled. Coverage of this publication is applicable to
where hydrogen sulfide is present in the fluids being produced. Pages: 40
operations confined to the original wellbore or original total depth and
2nd Edition | February 1995 | Reaffirmed: January 2013
applies to the selection of materials for installation or use in the well and in
the well drilling or servicing operation(s). The presence of hydrogen sulfide in
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these operations also presents the possibility of exposure to sulfur dioxide
from the combustion of hydrogen sulfide. Pages: 29
RP 67
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Recommended Practice for Oilfield Explosives Safety
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Applicable to chemical explosives used as an energy source to do work in
oil- and gas-producing operations, and more specifically to explosives
intended for use inside a wellbore. The purpose of this recommended
RP 49 *
practice (RP) is primarily to prevent the inadvertent initiation of these
Recommended Practice for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations
explosives at the wellsite but also includes some recommendations for safe
Involving Hydrogen Sulfide-Kazakh
and secure storage and transportation and handling, as well as
requirements for design and manufacture of selected equipment.
Kazakh translation of RP 49.
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*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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While some chemicals intended for various nonexplosive applications can
personnel services for a wide range of activities, including drilling production,
prove explosive when misused (such as lithium batteries), it is not the intent
well servicing, equipment repair, maintenance, and construction. Certain
of this RP to address these materials. Pages: 85
activities of contractors have the potential to take place either contractor
and/or operator personnel and/or equipment at risk. It is important that
3rd Edition | October 2019 | Product Number: G06703 | Price: $121.00
operations are carried out in a safe manner. Operators and contractors need
to provide safe work places and to protect the safety of their work places and
RP 74
to protect the safety of their workforces and the general public. When they
Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and
work together to improve safety, both benefit. Pages: 60
Gas Production Operation
2nd Edition | November 2007 | Reaffirmed: January 2013
Recommends practices and procedures for promoting and maintaining safe
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working conditions for personnel engaged in onshore oil and gas production
operations, including special services. Pages: 23
RP 77
1st Edition | October 2001 | Reaffirmed: January 2013
Risk-Based Approach for Managing Hydrocarbon Vapor Exposure
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During Tank Gauging, Sampling, and Maintenance of Onshore
Production Facilities
RP 75
Safety and Environmental Management System for Offshore
Covers recommended risk assessment and risk management practices to
Operations and Assets
reduce the potential for acute worker hydrocarbon exposures and related
atmospheric risks (i.e. potential oxygen deficiency). Specifically, this
Provides companies engaged in offshore operations with a framework for the
recommended practice is limited to onshore production tanks (including
establishment, implementation, and maintenance of a Safety and
flowback tanks) during gauging and sampling, open-top tank sampling, and
Environmental Management System (SEMS) to manage and reduce risks
select tank maintenance activities involving removal or opening of tank
associated with safety and the environment to prevent incidents and events.
appurtenances. While the tools and practices recommended in this
document can be useful in other operations, this recommended practice
This recommended practice applies, in part or whole, to companies engaged
does not specifically apply to downstream, refining, or offshore tank
in offshore operations, from lease evaluation through decommissioning.
applications. Pages: 30
This document is not intended to be prescriptive or limiting on the
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expectations of each SEMS element; rather, it allows flexibility appropriate to
the size, scope, and risk of a Company's assets and operations. It is advised
Bull D16
that users of this document review and comply with applicable legal and
Suggested Procedure for Development of a Spill Prevention Control
regulatory requirements, and conform with applicable industry codes and
standards.
and Countermeasure Plan
Consideration may be given to using this document to help systematically
Assists the petroleum industry in understanding the SPCC regulation in light
manage other aspects of operations, such as security and health. Pages: 34
of the latest rule (40 CFR Part 112) and to offer guidance for developing
SPCC Plans wherever they are needed. Included is a template for developing
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SPCC plans (i.e. onshore excluding production; onshore oil production, oil
drilling or workover; or offshore oil drilling, production, or workover) in
Bull 75L
accordance with the regulation and guidance, instruction, and clarification
Guidance Document for the Development of a Safety and
for completing each section of the template. The purpose of this rulemaking
Environmental Management System for Onshore Oil and Natural
was to establish procedures, methods, and equipment to prevent and
Gas Production Operations and Associated Activities
contain discharges of oil from non-transportation-related onshore and
offshore facilities, thus preventing pollution of navigable waters of the United
Provides general information and guidance for the development of a safety
States. The development of this bulletin was commissioned by API and
and environmental management system (SEMS) for onshore oil and natural
performed by O’Brien’s Response Management Inc. The purchase of D16
gas operations, including drilling, production, and well servicing activities.
includes; Bulletin D16, the Plan Template, and a CD-ROM with the
Although there is an extensive amount of information that has been
Microsoft® Word version of the Plan Template.
developed on the topic of safety and environmental management systems,
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improvement in our industry’s safety and environmental performance. It is
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recognized that many onshore oil and natural gas companies have effective
SEMS in place; however, the intent of this document is to provide an
HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, AND SAFETY:
additional tool that can assist these and especially other operators in taking
GENERAL
the next step toward implementing a complete system at a pace that
complements their business plan. For those who already have a mature
Achieving Common Sense Environmental Regulation: Oil and
SEMS in place, this document can be used for continuous improvement of
Gas Exploration & Production
the system. Pages: 12
Discusses proposals to achieve a balanced approach to environmental
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regulation of the oil and gas exploration and production industry that
protects the environment as well or better than the current system and does
RP 76
the job more efficiently. Pages: 36
Contractor Safety Management for Oil and Gas Drilling and
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Production Operations
Intended to assist operators, contractors, and subcontractors (third parties)
Exploration and Production: Protecting the Environment
in the implementation of a contractor safety program and improve the overall
Discusses work the E&P industry does to protect the environment while
safety performance while preserving the independent contractor relationship.
exploring for and producing oil and natural gas. Describes a number of
It is intended for the Upstream Segment of the petroleum industry; however,
innovative and socially responsible actions taken by exploration and
since the operator requirements and the contracted work are diverse, this
production companies to minimize impacts to air, water, land, and wildlife.
publication may not be applicable to all operations at each company or to
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all contract work performed in those operations. Many oil and gas
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exploration and production companies contract for equipment and
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HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, AND SAFETY:
Generic Hazardous Chemical Category List and Inventory for the Oil
NATURALLY OCCURRING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
and Gas Exploration and Production Industry
Bull E2
(Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Emergency
Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act)
Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM)
(includes Errata 1 dated September 1991)
in Oil and Gas Production
Under Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendments and
Naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) are present in oil and gas
Reauthorization Act of 1986, owners and operators of oil and gas
operations at some locations and can deposit in well tubulars, surface
exploration and production facilities must provide to state and local
piping, vessels, pumps, and other producing and processing equipment. The
emergency response agencies information on hazardous chemicals they
purpose of this document is to inform oil and gas operators of the possible
produce or use. This bulletin provides a simplified means of compliance with
presence of NORM and to provide relevant information on protecting
workers, the public, and the environment. The objective of this document is
these regulations. Pages: 86
to provide general information to users so that they have an understanding
2nd Edition | December 1990 | Reaffirmed: June 2000
of the fundamental radiation issues associated with the management of
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NORM. Issues where the advice of a professional health physicist, industrial
hygienist, or other technical expert may be useful are identified and guidance
Bull E4
provided. Readers are advised to contact their state regulatory office and
work very closely with that office on all NORM issues. Pages: 50
Environmental Guidance Document: Release Reporting for the Oil
and Gas Exploration and Production Industry as Required by the
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Clean Water Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act, and the Emergency Planning and
Publ 7100
Community
A Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) Disposal Cost
Study
Developed to provide the oil and gas production industry guidance on
reporting releases of hazardous substances and petroleum to water as
Details the reported quantities of NORM that have accumulated over the
required by the Clean Water Act (CWA) and reporting releases of hazardous
years and the annual rate of NORM production for 1993 from U.S. oil and
substances into the environment as required by the Comprehensive
gas condensate production. The document also determines the 1992 cost
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the
of available NORM disposal options and the annual costs of complying with
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). Also covers
existing and proposed NORM regulations. Pages: 59
the reporting of what most in the industry consider “emergency” releases,
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which are unplanned and typically are not covered under a permit issued by
a government agency. Pages: 106
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A National Survey on Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material
(NORM) in Petroleum Producing and Gas Processing Facilities
RP 1145
Defines the general occurrence of NORM in the United States based on
Preparation of Response Plans for Oil Spills from Offshore Facilities
statistical analysis of gamma measurements taken external to certain
Provides information and guidance for the development of Oil Spill Response
petroleum producing and gas processing equipment. Pages: 265
Plans for the offshore U.S. oil and gas exploration, production, and
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transportation (pipeline) industry. The general plan concepts, layout, and
content recommended in this document are also applicable to other types of
Publ 7102
coastal/marine assets, both in the U.S. and international locations.
Methods for Measuring Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials
This RP is intended to provide plan developers and writers with information and
(NORM) in Petroleum Production Equipment
guidance for effective and functional Oil Spill Response Plans that fulfill the
The use and capabilities of common field-survey equipment are
expectations of plan holders, responders, regulators, response officials,
characterized for measuring NORM in sludges and scales accumulated in oil
stakeholders, and the general public. This RP may be informative for any
and gas production equipment. A correlation between radium
company, organization, or public agency that oversees or responds to oil spills.
concentrations in accumulated scales and sludges and measured external
Although plans prepared or modified using this RP can be used to replace
radiation is presented. Pages: 85
existing response plans required by regulation, the RP is not intended to be a
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regulatory compliance guideline or to supersede current regulations.
Pages: 140
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Management and Disposal Alternatives for Naturally Occurring
Radioactive Material (NORM) Wastes in Oil Production and Gas
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Plant Equipment
Technologies to Reduce Oil and Grease Content of Well Treatment,
Presents radiological analyses of disposal alternatives that will protect
Well Completion, and Workover Fluids for Overboard Disposal
against elevated radiation exposures and facilitate cost-effective precautions
Technologies to reduce oil and grease content of well treatment, well
that are proportionate to any hazards posed by the NORM. Four waste forms
completion, and workover fluids for overboard disposal. Pages: 54
and 12 waste disposal alternatives were analyzed. Pages: 65
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SECURITY
Proceedings of the 1995 API and GRI Naturally Occurring
Radioactive Material (NORM) Conference
RP 70
A compilation of 17 papers presented at the 1995 API/GRI NORM
Security for Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Operations
Conference. Subjects include measurement and survey; regulatory issues
Intended to assist the offshore oil and natural gas drilling and producing
and activities; management and disposal; and scale prediction and control.
operators and contractors in assessing security needs during the
Pages: 225
performance of oil and natural gas operations. It includes information on
October 1997 | Product Number: G71041 | Price: $124.00
security awareness, conducting security vulnerability assessments when
warranted, and developing security plans for offshore facilities. Pages: 16
Publ 7105
1st Edition | March 2003 | Reaffirmed: September 2010
Probabilistic Estimates of Dose and Indoor Radon Concentrations
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Attributable to Remediated Oilfield Naturally Occurring Radioactive
Material (NORM)
RP 70I
Evaluates the concentration limit of 30 pCi/g Ra-226 in pipe scale and
Security for Worldwide Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Operations
sludge left near the surface of remediated oilfield sites and returned to
Intended to assist the offshore oil and natural gas drilling and producing
unrestricted public use. Includes an extensive bibliography of NORM
operators and contractors in assessing security needs during the
research. Pages: 97
performance of oil and natural gas operations worldwide. Pages: 14
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HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, AND SAFETY:
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Guidelines for Commercial Exploration and Production Waste
Management Facilities
Provides guidelines for the design and operations of commercial E&P waste
management facilities to allow operators to identify areas where their facility
could have impacts on the surrounding community and environment, and
gives options for preventing/reducing those impacts. The guidelines are not
meant to supersede any applicable local, state, or federal requirements.
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screening level determination of whether or not livestock are at risk from the
exposure.
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solid waste resulting from the exploration and production of oil and gas.
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Calibration of Upright Cylindrical Tanks Using the Optical Reference
Line Method
MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS
(includes Addendum 1 dated October 2019)
API currently maintains a comprehensive Manual of Petroleum
Describes measurement and calculation procedures for determining the
Measurement Standards (MPMS). This manual is an ongoing project, as
diameters of upright, welded (lap/butt) cylindrical tanks, or vertical
new chapters and revisions of old chapters will be released periodically.
cylindrical tanks, with a smooth outside surface and either floating or fixed
roofs. The optical reference line method is an alternative to the manual
Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards (Complete Set)
tank strapping method for determining tank diameter. Ch. 2.2B should be
used in conjunction with Ch. 2.2A. Pages: 8
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include the chapters released after the release date of this catalog (but
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ordered separately.
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(ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 2.2C-2002)
Describes the calibration of vertical cylindrical tanks by means of optical
Chapter 1 [Historical]
triangulation using theodolites. The method is an alternative to other
Vocabulary
methods such as strapping (Ch. 2.2A) and the optical-reference-line
method (Ch. 2.2B).
Provides terms and definitions used throughout the API Manual of
Petroleum Measurement Standards (MPMS). Pages: 70
This edition of Ch. 2.2C is the modified national adoption of ISO 7507-
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Chapter 2.2D/ISO 7507-4:1995
Calibration of Upright Cylindrical Tanks Using the Internal Electro-
Vocabulary-Spanish
Optical Distance Ranging Method
Spanish translation of Ch. 1.
(includes Errata 1 dated January 2021)
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(ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 2.2D-2003)
Specifies a method for the calibration of upright cylindrical tanks having
Chapter 2
diameters greater than 5 m by means of internal measurements using an
Tank Calibration
electro-optical distance-ranging instrument, and for the subsequent
Procedures necessary for calibrating closed storage vessels larger than a
compilation of tank capacity tables.
drum, and methods for computing the volumes contained therein. The
This edition of Ch. 2.2D is the modified national adoption of ISO 7507-
following API standards cover the subject of tank calibration and are
4:1995. Pages: 13
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Chapter 2.2A
Measurement and Calibration of Upright Cylindrical Tanks by the
Chapter 2.2E/ISO 12917-1:2002
Manual Tank Strapping Method
Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products-Calibration of Horizontal
Describes the procedures for calibrating upright cylindrical tanks used
Cylindrical Tanks-Part 1: Manual Methods
primarily for the storage of petroleum liquids. Chapter 2.2A first addresses
(includes Errata 1 dated November 2009)
procedures for making necessary measurements to determine total and
(ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 2.2E)
incremental tank volumes, then presents the recommended procedures
Specifies manual methods for the calibration of nominally horizontal
for computing incremental volumes at each liquid level. This includes
cylindrical tanks, installed at a fixed location. It is applicable to horizontal
improving existing calculation procedures as deemed necessary. In terms
tanks up to 4 m (13 ft) in diameter and 30 m (100 ft) in length. The
of determining the average inside radius at each liquid level, this standard
methods are applicable to insulated and non-insulated tanks, either when
is focused on the manual tank strapping method. While other parts of
they are above-ground or underground. The methods are applicable to
Chapter 2.2 cover methods to determine the average radius at each liquid
pressurized tanks, and to both knuckle-dish-end and flat-end cylindrical
level by alternate means, this standard is the reference standard for those
tanks as well as elliptical and spherical head tanks. This chapter is
parts (e.g. 2.2A, 2.2B, 2.2C, 2.2D and 2.2G). All aspects (e.g. physical
applicable to tanks inclined by up to 10 % from the horizontal provided a
bottom surveys) not covered in the other parts of Chapter 2 are covered by
correction is applied for the measured tilt. For tanks over and above these
this standard. Pages: 91
dimensions and angle of tilt, appropriate corrections for tilt and appropriate
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Chapter 2.2F/ISO 12917-2:2002
Chapter 2.7
Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products-Calibration of Horizontal
Calibration of Barge Tanks
Cylindrical Tanks-Part 2: Internal Electro-Optical Distance-Ranging
(includes Addendum 1 dated September 2021)
Method
Describes three methods for determining the total incremental volumes of
(ANSI/API MPMS Ch. 2.2F)
liquids in barge tanks for coastal and inland waterway service that have
integral hull tanks. The three methods are as follows.
Specifies a method for the calibration of horizontal cylindrical tanks having
Liquids calibration.
diameters greater than 2 m (6 ft) by means of internal measurements
Calibration by linear measurement.
using an electro-optical distance-ranging instrument, and for the
Calibration from vessel drawings.
subsequent compilation of tank-capacity tables. This method is known as
This document and Ch. 2.8A supersede the previous Std 2553. A joint
the internal electro-optical distance-ranging (EODR) method.
API/Energy Institute (EI) standard, it also carries the EI designation
This edition of Ch. 2.2F is the national adoption of ISO 12917-2:2002.
Hydrocarbon Management, HM2 Section 5A. Pages: 25
Pages: 14
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Chapter 2.8A
Chapter 2.2G
Calibration of Tanks on Ships and Oceangoing Barges
Calibration of Upright Cylindrical Tanks Using the Total Station
Three methods for determining the total and incremental volumes of
liquids in tanks, oceangoing barges, and integrated tug barge units that
Reference Line Method
have integral hull tanks. The three methods include liquid calibration,
Describes measurement and calculation procedures for determining the
calibration by linear measurement, and calibration from vessel drawings.
diameters of upright cylindrical tanks by taking vertical offset
This document and Ch. 2.7 supersede the previous Std 2553. A joint API/
measurements externally using electro-optical distance ranging equipment
Energy Institute (EI) standard, it also carries the EI designation
rather than conventional ORLM plummet/trolley equipment. This standard
Hydrocarbon Management, HM2 Section 5B. Pages: 22
is an alternate standard to Ch. 2.2B. This standard is used in conjunction
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with Ch. 2.2A. Calibration of insulated tanks is covered by Ch. 2.2D.
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Abnormally deformed tanks that are dented or have other visible signs of
damage are not covered by this standard. Pages: 14
Chapter 2.8B
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Recommended Practice for the Establishment of the Location of the
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Reference Gauge Point and the Gauge Height of Tanks on Marine
Tank Vessels
Std 2552
Recommended practice, for use in conjunction with Ch. 2.7 and Ch. 2.8A.
Measurement and Calibration of Spheres and Spheroids
Establishes reference gauge heights during calibration of marine tank
vessels. A reference gauge point is necessary for converting ullage to
Describes the procedures for calibrating spheres and spheroids, which are
innage, and when determining the volume of the quantities remaining on
used as liquid containers. It outlines the procedures for the measurement
board. A reference gauge point is also used for wedge formulas and
and calibration of spherical tanks. Pages: 17
establishing wedge tables. Pages: 26
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Std 2554
Chapter 3
Measurement and Calibration of Tank Cars
Tank Gauging
Describes the procedures for calibrating tank cars. It outlines procedures
Standardized procedures for gauging liquid hydrocarbons in various types
for nonpressure-type tank cars and pressure-type tank cars. Pages: 41
of tanks, containers, and carriers.
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Chapter 3.1A
2-Year Extension: December 2017
Standard Practice for the Manual Gauging of Petroleum and
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(includes Errata 1 dated January 2021)
Std 2555
Describes the following:
Liquid Calibration of Tanks
the procedures for manually gauging the liquid level of petroleum and
Describes the procedure for calibrating tanks, or portions of tanks, larger
petroleum products in non-pressure fixed-roof, floating-roof tanks and
than a barrel or drum by introducing or withdrawing measured quantities
marine tank vessels,
of liquid. Pages: 14
procedures for manually gauging the level of free water that may be found
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with the petroleum or petroleum products,
methods used to verify the length of gauge tapes under field conditions
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and the influence of bob weights and temperature on the gauge tape
length, and
RP 2556
the influences that may affect the position of gauging reference point
Correcting Gauge Tables for Incrustation
(either the datum plate or the reference gauge point).
Incrustation is defined in this document as any material that adheres to
Throughout this standard the term petroleum is used to denote petroleum,
the internal vertical sidewall surfaces of a tank when the tank is otherwise
petroleum products, or the liquids normally associated with the petroleum
empty. The tables given in this recommended practice show the percent of
industry.
error of measurement caused by varying thicknesses of uniform
The method used to determine the volume of tank contents determined from
incrustation in tanks of various sizes. Pages: 3
gauge readings is not covered in this standard. The determination of
temperature, API gravity, and suspended sediment and water of the tank
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Chapter 3.1A *
Chapter 3.4
Standard Practice for the Manual Gauging of Petroleum and
Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons on
Petroleum Products-Spanish
Marine Vessels by Automatic Tank Gauging
(includes Errata 1 dated January 2021)
Provides guidance on the selection, installation, calibration, and
Spanish translation of Ch. 3.1A.
verification of automatic tank gauges for measuring the level of liquid
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hydrocarbons having a Reid vapor pressure less than 15 psia (103 kPa),
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transported aboard marine vessels (tankers and barges). This standard
also provides guidance on the requirements for data collection,
Chapter 3.1B
transmission, and receiving. This standard supersedes all applicable
Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons in
sections of Std 2545. Pages: 10
Stationary Tanks by Automatic Tank Gauging
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Covers the level measurement of liquid hydrocarbons in stationary,
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aboveground, atmospheric storage tanks using automatic tank gauges
(ATGs). The standard discusses automatic tank gauging in general, accuracy,
Chapter 3.4 *
installation, commissioning, calibration, and verification of ATGs that
Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons on
measure either innage or ullage. It also covers both intrusive and non-
Marine Vessels by Automatic Tank Gauging-Spanish
intrusive ATGs used for either custody transfer or inventory control, as well as
the requirements for data collection, transmission, and receiving. Pages: 27
Spanish translation of Ch. 3.4.
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Chapter 3.2
Standard Practice for Gauging Petroleum and Petroleum Products in
Chapter 3.5
Tank Cars
Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Light Hydrocarbon
Provides method for measuring liquids and liquefied gases in tank cars by
Liquids Onboard Marine Vessels by Automatic Tank Gauging
liquid level measurement. Measurement of both vapor space and liquid
Covers the standard practice for level measurement of light hydrocarbon
level are covered. Gauging and temperature measurement equipment
liquids onboard marine vessels by automatic tank gauges. This publication
used in both open and closed measurement systems are described in this
covers pressurized and refrigerated light hydrocarbon liquids. The light
standard. These procedures reduce variability in the results of
hydrocarbon liquids covered include: liquefied petroleum gas (LPG),
measurement and sampling operations when comparing loading terminal
natural gas liquid (NGL), and other petrochemical liquids where the
data to unloading terminal data. Pages: 20
storage and transportation requirements and the methods of
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also covers the requirements for data collection, transmission, and
receiving. Pages: 8
Chapter 3.2 *
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Standard Practice for Gauging Petroleum and Petroleum Products in
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Spanish translation of Ch. 3.2.
Chapter 3.5 *
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Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Light Hydrocarbon
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Liquids Onboard Marine Vessels by Automatic Tank Gauging-
Spanish
Chapter 3.3
Spanish translation of Ch. 3.5.
Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons in
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Stationary Pressurized Storage Tanks by Automatic Tank Gauging
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Provides guidance on the installation, calibration, and verification of automatic
tank gauges used in custody transfer for measuring the level of liquid
Chapter 3.6
hydrocarbons having a Reid vapor pressure of 15 psi (103 kPa) or greater,
Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Hybrid Tank Measurement
stored in stationary, pressurized storage tanks. This standard also provides
guidance on the requirements for data collection, transmission, and receiving.
Systems
Pages: 10
(includes Errata 1 dated September 2005)
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Covers selection, installation, commissioning, calibration, and verification
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of hybrid tank measurement systems for the measurement of level, static
mass, observed and standard volume, and observed and reference
Chapter 3.3 *
density in tanks storing petroleum and petroleum products for custody
Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons in
transfer and/or inventory control purposes. Pages: 26
Stationary Pressurized Storage Tanks by Automatic Tank Gauging-
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Spanish
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Spanish translation of Ch. 3.3.
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Chapter 4
Chapter 4.6
Proving Systems
Pulse Interpolation
Serves as a guide for the design, installation, calibration, and operation of
Describes how the double-chronometry method of pulse interpolation,
meter proving systems.
including system operating requirements and equipment testing, is
applied to meter proving. Pages: 25
Chapter 4.1
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Introduction
General introduction to the subject of proving. The requirements in Ch. 4
Chapter 4.7
are based on customary practices that evolved for crude oils and products
Field Standard Test Measures
covered by Ch. 11.1. The prover and meter uncertainties should be
appropriate for the measured fluids and should be agreeable to the
Details the essential elements of field standard test measures by providing
parties involved. Pages: 4
descriptions, construction requirements, as well as inspection, handling, and
calibration methods. Bottom-neck scale test measures and prover tanks are
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not addressed in this document. The scope of this standard is limited to the
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certification of “delivered volumes” of test measures. Pages: 19
Chapter 4.1 *
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Introduction-Spanish
Spanish translation of Ch. 4.1.
Chapter 4.8
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Operation of Proving Systems
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Provides information for operating meter provers on single-phase liquid
hydrocarbons. It is intended for use as a reference manual for operating
Chapter 4.2
proving systems. The requirements of this chapter are based on customary
Displacement Provers
practices for single-phase liquids. This standard is primarily written for
(includes Addendum 1 dated February 2015)
hydrocarbons, but much of the information in this chapter may be
Outlines the essential elements of provers that accumulate meter pulses as a
applicable to other liquids. Specific requirements for other liquids should
displacing element within the prover travels between detector switches. It
be agreeable to the parties involved. Pages: 47
provides design and installation details for the types of displacement provers
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that are currently in use. The provers discussed are designed for proving
measurement devices under dynamic operating conditions with single-phase
Chapter 4.9.1
liquid hydrocarbons. Pages: 45
Methods of Calibration for Displacement and Volumetric Tank
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Provers, Part 1-Introduction to the Determination of the Volume of
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Displacement and Tank Provers
Chapter 4.2 *
Covers all the procedures required to determine the field data necessary
Displacement Provers-Russian
to calculate a base prover volume (BPV) of either displacement provers or
volumetric tank provers. It will enable the user to perform all the activities
(includes Addendum 1 dated February 2015)
necessary to prepare the prover, conduct calibration runs, and record all
Russian translation of Chapter 4.2.
the required data necessary to calculate the base volumes of
displacement and tank provers. Evaluation of the results and
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troubleshooting of many calibration problems are also discussed. This
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component, Ch. 4.9.1, is the introduction and contains all those relevant
aspects that are general in nature, yet essential and applicable to all the
Chapter 4.4
different methods of calibration. Therefore, each subsequent part, which
Tank Provers
describes a specific method of prover calibration, shall be used with
Part 1. Together, the two parts contain all the information that is essential
Specifies the characteristics of tank provers that are in general use and the
to complete the required method of calibration. Pages: 35
procedures for their calibration. This standard does not apply to weir-type,
vapor-condensing, dual-tank water-displacement, or gas-displacement
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Chapter 4.5
Master Meter Provers
Covers the use of displacement, turbine, Coriolis, and ultrasonic meters as
master meters. The requirements in this standard are intended for single-
phase liquid hydrocarbons. Meter proving requirements for other fluids
should be appropriate for the overall custody transfer accuracy and should
be agreeable to the parties involved. This document does not cover master
meters to be used for the calibration of provers. For information
concerning master meter calibration of provers, see Ch. 4.9.3. Pages: 24
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Chapter 5
Methods of Calibration for Displacement and Volumetric Tank
Metering
Provers, Part 2-Determination of the Volume of Displacement and
Covers the dynamic measurement of liquid hydrocarbons, by means of
Tank Provers by the Waterdraw Method of Calibration
meters and accessory equipment.
All prover volumes used to calibrate meters shall be determined by
Chapter 5.1
calibration and not by theoretical calculation. Volumetric provers have an
General Considerations for Measurement by Meters
exact reference volume, which has been determined by a recognized
method of calibration. Techniques for the determination of this reference
(includes Errata 1 dated June 2008 and Errata 2 dated June 2011)
volume include the waterdraw, master meter, and gravimetric methods of
Intended to be a guide for the proper specification, installation, and
calibration. This standard describes only the waterdraw method of
operation of meter runs designed to dynamically measure liquid
calibration, which is used to accurately determine the calibrated volume of
hydrocarbons so that acceptable accuracy, service life, safety, reliability,
both displacement and tank provers. Pages: 92
and quality control can be achieved. Ch. 5 also includes information that
will assist in troubleshooting and improving the performance of meters.
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Chapter 4.9.3
Methods of Calibration for Displacement and Volumetric Tank
Chapter 5.1 *
Provers, Part 3-Determination of the Volume of Displacement
General Considerations for Measurement by Meters-Russian
Provers by the Master Meter Method of Calibration
(includes Errata 1 dated June 2008 and Errata 2 dated June 2011)
Covers the procedures required to determine the field data necessary to
Russian translation of Ch. 5.1.
calculate a base prover volume (BPV) of a field displacement prover by the
master meter method for calibration. This standard applies to liquids that
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for all practical purposes are considered to be clean, single-phase,
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homogeneous, and Newtonian at metering conditions.
Chapter 5.1 *
Detailed calculation procedures are not included in this standard: see
Ch. 12.2.5. Pages: 19
General Considerations for Measurement by Meters-Spanish
(includes Errata 1 dated June 2008 and Errata 2 dated June 2011)
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Spanish translation of Ch. 5.1.
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Chapter 4.9.3 *
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Methods of Calibration for Displacement and Volumetric Tank
Provers, Part 3-Determination of the Volume of Displacement
Chapter 5.2
Provers by the Master Meter Method of Calibration-Spanish
Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Displacement Meters
Spanish translation of Ch. 4.9.3.
Ch. 5.2, together with the general considerations for measurement by
meters found in Ch. 5.1, describes methods for obtaining accurate
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quantity measurement with displacement meters in liquid hydrocarbon
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service. It covers the unique performance characteristics of displacement
meters in liquid hydrocarbon service. It does not apply to the
Chapter 4.9.4
measurement of two-phase fluids. Pages: 3
Methods of Calibration for Displacement and Volumetric Tank
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Provers, Part 4-Determination of the Volume of Displacement and
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Tank Provers by the Gravimetric Method of Calibration
(includes Errata 1 dated August 2016)
Chapter 5.2 *
Covers the specific procedures, equipment, and calculations required to
Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Displacement Meters-
determine the base prover volume of both tank and displacement provers
Russian
by the gravimetric method of calibration. This standard presents both USC
and SI units and may be implemented in either system of units. The
Russian translation of Ch. 5.2.
presentation of both units is for the convenience of the user and is not
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necessarily the exact conversions. The system of units to be used is
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typically determined by contract, regulatory requirement, the
manufacturer, or the user’s calibration program. Throughout this document
Chapter 5.2 *
issues of traceability are addressed by references to National Institute of
Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Displacement Meters-
Standards and Technology (NIST). However, other appropriate national
metrology institutes can be referenced. There is no intent to cover safety
Spanish
aspects of conducting the work described in this standard, and it is the
Spanish translation of Ch. 5.2.
duty of the user to be familiar with all applicable safe work practices. It is
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also the duty of the user to comply with all existing federal, state, or local
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