Drift Diameter

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Minimum diameter that allows for the passage of the drift.

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

Minimum inside diameter (ID) of a packer, expressed as the OD of the drift bar utilized during assembly inspection, as outlined in 7.4.11.

Source: API SPEC 11D1, Packers and Bridge Plugs, Upstream Segment, Second Edition, July 2009. Global Standards

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