Definition(s)


Environmental Seal

Outermost pressure-containing seal at a connector interface.

NOTE This seal normally separates a pressurized medium from the surrounding environment.

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

 

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