Definition(s)
Functional Loads
Functional loads are all loads on the pipe in operation, including all loads that act on the pipe in still water. Examples include weight, external hydrostatic pressure and internal pressure, thermal loads caused by content temperature, and seabed reactions.
Source: API Standard 2RD, Dynamic Risers for Floating Production Systems, Second Edition, September 2013. Global Standards
Functional Loads
Loads that are a consequence of the system’s existence and use without consideration of environmental or accidental effects.
Source: API Standard 2RD, Dynamic Risers for Floating Production Systems, Second Edition, September 2013. Global Standards
Functional Loads
All loads on the ancillary equipment during operation.
Source: API RP 17L2, Recommended Practice for Flexible Pipe Ancillary Equipment, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards
Functional Load
Load caused by the physical existence of the riser system and by the operation and handling of the system, excluding pressure loads.
Source: API RP 17G, Recommended Practice for Completion/Workover Risers, Second Edition, July 2006 (Reaffirmed April 2011). Global Standards
Functional Loads
Functional loads are loads arising from the physical existence and intended use of the C/WO riser system, without consideration of environmental or accidental loads.
Source: API RP 17G, Recommended Practice for Completion/Workover Risers, Second Edition, July 2006 (Reaffirmed April 2011). Global Standards
Functional Loads
“Functional loads” means loads which are caused by physical existence and use of the facility.
Source: Petroleum and Natural Gas (Safety in Offshore Operations) Rules, 2008, India, 18th June 2008. Regulations