Definition(s)


Cyclic Service

Refers to service conditions that may produce fatigue damage due to cyclic loading from pressure, thermal, and mechanical loads that are not induced by pressure. Other cyclic loads associated with vibration may arise from such sources as impact, turbulent flow vortices, resonance in compressors, and wind, or any combination thereof. See 5.4.4. Some examples of vessels in cyclic service include coke drums, mole sieves, and pressure swing adsorbers.

Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards

 

Cyclic Service

Refers to service conditions that may result in cyclic loading and produce fatigue damage or failure (e.g. cyclic loading from pressure, thermal, and/or mechanical loads). Other cyclic loads associated with vibration may arise from such sources as impact, turbulent flow vortices, resonance in compressors, and wind, or any combination thereof. Also see API/ASME 579-1/ASME FFS-1, Definition of Cyclic Service, in Section I.13 and screening methods in Annex B1.5, as well as the definition of “severe cyclic conditions” in ASME B31.3 Section 300.2, Definitions.

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

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