API - American Petroleum Institute: Recent submissions
Now showing items 341-360 of 1822
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Floating Systems IntegrityManagement - FIRST EDITION
Abstract: This recommended practice (RP) provides guidance for floating system integrity management (FSIM) of floating production systems (FPSs), which include tension leg platforms (TLPs), used by the petroleum and natural gas ... -
Manual of Petroleum MeasurementStandards Chapter 8.1 StandardPractice for Manual Sampling ofPetroleum and Petroleum Products -FIFTH EDITION
Abstract: This practice covers procedures and equipment for manually obtaining samples of liquid petroleum and petroleum products, crude oils, and intermediate products from the sample point into the primary container are ... -
Manual of Petroleum MeasurementStandards Chapter 19.6.2 EvaporativeLoss from the Cleaning of StorageTanks - FIRST EDITION
Abstract: This standard provides guidance for estimating emissions that result from forced ventilation of storage tanks such as may occur while removing the liquid heel (free-standing stock liquid) and cleaning the remaining deposits ... -
Recommended Practice for OilfieldExplosives Safety - THIRD EDITION
Abstract: This publication is 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 ... -
Drilling Fluids Materials -NINETEENTH EDITION; APIMONOGRAM PROGRAMEFFECTIVE DATE: OCTOBER 1,2020; Addendum 1: APRIL 2020
Abstract: This specification covers physical properties and test procedures for materials manufactured for use in oil- and gas-well drilling fluids. The materials covered are barite; hematite; bentonite; non-treated bentonite; ... -
Measurement of Bulk Cargoes byDraft Survey—Ocean-going Vessels -FIRST EDITION
Abstract: This document describes the procedure for determining the transferred quantity of non-liquid petroleum products loaded onto or discharged from ocean-going vessels by draft survey. This procedure is not an alternative where ... -
Measurement of Bulk Cargoes byDraft Survey—Inland Barges - FIRSTEDITION
Abstract: This document describes the procedure for determining the transferred quantity of non-liquid petroleum products loaded onto or discharged from inland barges by draft survey. This procedure is not an alternative where ... -
Drill Pipe - SECOND EDITION; APIMONOGRAM PROGRAMEFFECTIVE DATE: NOVEMBER 1,2020
Abstract: This standard specifies the technical delivery conditions for steel drill pipe with upset pipe body ends and welded on tool joints for use in drilling and production operations in petroleum and natural gas industries for ... -
Orifice Metering of Natural Gas andOther Related Hydrocarbon Fluids—Concentric, Square-edged OrificeMeters Part 4—Background,Development, ImplementationProcedure, and Example Calculations- FOURTH EDITION
Abstract: Chapter 14.3, Part 4 describes the background and development of the equation for the coefficient of discharge of flange-tapped, square-edged, concentric orifice meters, and recommends a flow rate calculation procedure. ... -
API Standard ParagraphsRotordynamic Tutorial: Lateral CriticalSpeeds, Unbalance Response,Stability, Train Torsionals, and RotorBalancing - FIRST EDITION
Abstract: This document is intended to describe, discuss, and clarify the API Standard Paragraphs (SP) Section 6.8 which outlines the complete lateral and torsional rotordynamics and rotor balancing acceptance program designed by ... -
Subsea Intervention Workover ControlSystems - FIRST EDITION
Abstract: This document provides the requirements for the design, manufacture, and testing of intervention workover control system (IWOCS) equipment. Blowout prevention (BOP) control systems are outside the scope of this Recommended ... -
Design and Manufacture of SubseaWell Intervention Equipment - THIRDEDITION
Abstract: API 17G defines a minimum set of requirements for performance, design, materials, testing and inspection, hot forming, welding, marking, handling, storing, and shipping of new build subsea well intervention equipment ... -
Manual of Petroleum MeasurementStandards Chapter 2.2A Measurementand Calibration of Upright CylindricalTanks by the Manual Tank StrappingMethod - SECOND EDITION
Abstract: This standard describes the procedures for calibrating upright cylindrical tanks used primarily for the storage of petroleum liquids. It first addresses procedures for making necessary measurements to determine total and ... -
Safety and EnvironmentalManagement System for OffshoreOperations and Assets - FOURTHEDITION
Abstract: This recommended practice provides companies engaged in offshore operations with a framework for the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of a Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS) to manage and reduce ... -
Operations for Layflat Hose in OilfieldWater Applications - FIRST EDITION
Abstract: This document provides guidelines and establishes recommended practices for the operation of layflat hose used for the transportation of water associated with onshore upstream oil and gas operations, to prevent damage of ... -
Fatigue TN Curves for Chain, Wire,and Polyester Mooring Lines(Including Corrections for High-tensionRanges) - FIRST EDITION
Abstract: Neither API nor any of API’s employees, subcontractors, consultants, or other assignees represent that use of this publication would not infringe upon privately owned rights. API publications may be used by anyone desiring ... -
Cold Working Thread Roots with CNCLathes for Rotary ShoulderedConnections - FIRST EDITION
Abstract: This technical report describes procedures for cold root rolling the thread roots on API 7-2 thread sizes using CNC Lathes (CW/CNC). Cold working can be applied by two methods: 1) cold rolling under pressure with a roller ... -
Metal Ball Valves—Flanged,Threaded, and Welding Ends - SIXTHEDITION; API MONOGRAMPROGRAM EFFECTIVE DATE: JULY2020
Abstract: This standard specifies the requirements for metal ball valves suitable for petroleum, petrochemical, and industrial applications— corresponding to the nominal pipe sizes in ASME B36.10M—that have: — flanged ends in sizes ... -
Linings of Aboveground PetroleumStorage Tank Bottoms - FIFTHEDITION
Abstract: This recommended practice (RP) provides guidance on achieving effective corrosion control in aboveground storage tanks by application of tank bottom linings.It contains information pertinent to the selection of lining ... -
Studlink and Studless Fatigue Curvesfor Mooring Lines - FIRST EDITION
Abstract: Neither API nor any of API’s employees, subcontractors, consultants, or other assignees represent that use of this publication would not infringe upon privately owned rights. Fatigue Life Comparisons Based on API’s 2SK ...