Definition(s)
Soil-to-air interface
An area in which external corrosion may occur or be accelerated on partially buried pipe or buried pipe near where it egresses from the soil.
- NOTE: The zone of the corrosion will vary depending on factors such as moisture, oxygen content of the soil, and operating temperature. The zone generally is considered to be at least 12 in. (305 mm) below to 6 in. (150 mm) above the soil surface. Pipe running parallel with the soil surface that contacts the soil is included.
Source: API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems, Fourth Edition, February 2016, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards