Definition(s)


Design Load

Combination of load effects.

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

Source: API RP 17G, Recommended Practice for Completion/Workover Risers, Second Edition, July 2006 (Reaffirmed April 2011). Global Standards

 

Design Load

Sum of the static and dynamic loads that would induce the maximum allowable stress in the equipment.

Source: API SPEC 7K, Drilling and Well Servicing Equipment Upstream Segment, Fifth Edition, June 2010 (August 2010). Global Standards

Source:API SPECIFICATION 7K, Drilling and Well Servicing Equipment, Sixth Edition, December 2015. Global Standards

 

Design Load

Sum of static and dynamic loads that would induce the maximum allowable stress in an item.

Source: API SPEC 8C, Drilling and Production Hoisting Equipment (PSL 1 and PSL 2), Fifth Edition, April 2012. Global Standards

 

Design Loads/Actions

Design loads/actions as mentioned in the fourth subsection, includes functional, environmental and accidental loads/actions, including fire and explosion loads/actions.

Source: Guidelines Regarding the Facilities Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance

 

Design Load/Action

Characteristic load/action multiplied by load/action coefficients.

Source: Regulations relating to design and outfitting of facilities, etc. in the petroleum activities (the Facilities Regulations), Norway, April 2010 (amended December 2012). Regulations

 

Design Load

Characteristic load multiplied by load coefficients.

Source: Regulations Relating to Technical and Operational Matters at Onshore Facilities in the Petroleum Activities, etc. (The Technical and Operational Regulations) Norway, April 2010 (amended December 2010). Regulations

 

Design Load

“Design load” means characteristic load multiplied by load coefficients.

Source: Petroleum and Natural Gas (Safety in Offshore Operations) Rules, 2008, India, 18th June 2008. Regulations

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