Normal Operating Pressure

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Maximum internal pressure that is sustained during normal operations referenced to a specific elevation.

EXAMPLE For a production riser, normal operating pressure corresponds to steady state production. For an

export riser, normal operating pressure usually corresponds to design pressure.

Source: API Standard 2RD, Dynamic Risers for Floating Production Systems, Second Edition, September 2013. Global Standards

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