Flameproof

Flameproof

Definition(s)

Flameproof

A type of protection of electrical apparatus in which an enclosure will withstand an internal explosion of a flammable mixture which has penetrated into the interior, without suffering damage and without causing ignition, through any joints or structural openings in the enclosure, of an external explosive atmosphere consisting of one or more of the gases or vapors for which it is designed. This type of protection is referred to as “d.”

  • NOTE: See also enclosure, explosionproof.
Source: API Recommended Practice 14FZ, Recommended Practice for Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 Locations, Second Edition, May 2013. Global Standards
Facility, Manned

Facility, Manned

Definition(s)

Facility, Manned

A facility on which people are routinely accommodated for more than 12 hours per day.

Source: API Recommended Practice 14FZ, Recommended Practice for Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 Locations, Second Edition, May 2013. Global Standards
Fiber Finish

Fiber Finish

Definition(s)

Fiber Finish

A designation of the process and finish used on a fiber for a particular purpose.
  • EXAMPLE Marine finish.
Source: API RP 2SM Design, Manufacture, Installation, and Maintenance of Synthetic Fiber Ropes for Offshore Mooring, Second Edition, July 2014. Global Standards
Factor of Safety for Creep Failure

Factor of Safety for Creep Failure

Definition(s)

Factor of Safety for Creep Failure

The factor of safety for creep failure is defined as the predicted creep failure life divided by service life of the mooring rope.

Source: API RP 2SM Design, Manufacture, Installation, and Maintenance of Synthetic Fiber Ropes for Offshore Mooring, Second Edition, July 2014. Global Standards
FRP

FRP

Definition(s)

FRP

Fiberglass reinforced plastic. 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
Flaw

Flaw

Definition(s)

Flaw

An imperfection in a piping system usually detected by NDE which may or may not be a defect depending upon the applied acceptance criteria.

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
Flammable Materials

Flammable Materials

Definition(s)

Flammable Materials

As used in this Code, includes all fluids which will support combustion. Refer to NFPA 704 for guidance on classifying fluids in 6.3.4.
  • NOTE: Some regulatory documents include separate definitions of flammables and combustibles based on their flash point. In this document flammable is used to describe both and the flash point, boiling point, auto ignition temperature or other properties are used in addition to better describe the hazard.
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
FFS

FFS

Definition(s)

FFS

Fitness-for-Service. 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
Fitness-For-Service (FFS) Evaluation

Fitness-For-Service (FFS) Evaluation

Definition(s)

Fitness-For-Service (FFS) Evaluation

A methodology whereby flaws and other deterioration/damage or operating conditions contained within a pressure vessel are assessed in order to determine the integrity of the vessel for continued service.

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

Friction Management Method

Definition(s)

Friction Management Method

Annular Friction Management. Source: ABS Guide for Classification and Certification of Managed Pressure Drilling Systems, September 2017. Global Standards  

Friction Management Method

Systems allowing for continued circulation during drill pipe connections, thereby maintaining constant bottom hole pressure. This technique is also referred to as the CCM method in some publications. Source: ABS Guide for Classification and Certification of Managed Pressure Drilling Systems, September 2017. Global Standards
Floating Mud Cap Drilling

Floating Mud Cap Drilling

Definition(s)

Floating Mud Cap Drilling

A drilling technique used to drill without returns while sacrificial fluid is continuously pumped down drill string and the annulus to avoid all possibility of formation fluid migrating to the surface. Open-hole formation is taking all injected (sacrificial) fluid and drilled cuttings without surface pressure assistance.

Source: ABS Guide for Classification and Certification of Managed Pressure Drilling Systems, September 2017. Global Standards
FMCD

FMCD

Definition(s)

FMCD

Floating Mud Cap Drilling. Source: ABS Guide for Classification and Certification of Managed Pressure Drilling Systems, September 2017. Global Standards  

FMCD

A drilling technique used to drill without returns while sacrificial fluid is continuously pumped down drill string and the annulus to avoid all possibility of formation fluid migrating to the surface. Open-hole formation is taking all injected (sacrificial) fluid and drilled cuttings without surface pressure assistance. Source: ABS Guide for Classification and Certification of Managed Pressure Drilling Systems, September 2017. Global Standards
Furnace Test

Furnace Test

Definition(s)

Furnace Test

The maximum uplift force during spud can extraction.

Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
Free-end Testing

Free-end Testing

Definition(s)

Free-end Testing

Pressure-testing arrangement using pipe end closures of a type such that internal pressure produces axial, as well as hoop and radial, stresses in the component wall Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
Flexibility Factor

Flexibility Factor

Definition(s)

Flexibility Factor

Ratio of the flexibility in bending of a component/fitting to that of the flexibility of a straight pipe of the same lamination, Young's modulus and thickness having a length corresponding to the developed length of the fitting. Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
Flange Joint

Flange Joint

Definition(s)

Flange Joint

Mechanical joint with face flanges for which the bolt circle and face dimensions conform to a recognized standard. Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
Flame Retardant

Flame Retardant

Definition(s)

Flame Retardant

Chemical that is used to reduce or eliminate the tendency of a resin to burn, keep and propagate fire. Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
Fitting

Fitting

Definition(s)

Fitting

Pressure-tight fluid-containing component with a geometry different from straight pipe.
  • EXAMPLE: Flanges, tees, elbows, reducers and fabricated branch.
Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards  

Fitting

Piping component usually associated with a branch connection, a change in direction or change in piping diameter. Flanges are not considered fittings.

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
Fitter

Fitter

Definition(s)

Fitter

Tradesman able to perform satisfactory and independent work in the installation and joining of composite piping. Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
Fire-reaction Property

Fire-reaction Property

Definition(s)

Fire-reaction Property

Material property which contributes to spread of fire, heat release and smoke/toxic emissions.

Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
Fire Resistance

Fire Resistance

Definition(s)

Fire Resistance

Ability to maintain functional performance in a fire.

Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards

Fire Endurance

Fire Endurance

Definition(s)

Fire Endurance

Ability to maintain functional performance in a fire. Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
Fire Classification Code

Fire Classification Code

Definition(s)

Fire Classification Code

Code designation of the fire performance of pipe component in terms of fire endurance and fire reaction properties. Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
Filament Winding

Filament Winding

Definition(s)

Filament Winding

Process for fabricating a composite structure in which continuous reinforcements, e.g. fibre tows, are either previously impregnated with a matrix material or impregnated during the winding. Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
Fibreglass

Fibreglass

Definition(s)

Fibreglass

Polymeric resin-based composite that is reinforced with glass fibre. Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
Fibre

Fibre

Definition(s)

Fibre

The maximum uplift force during spud can extraction.

Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards  

Fibre

Filamentary material with a finite length that is at least 100 times its diameter and prepared by drawing from a molten bath, spinning or deposition on a substrate
  • Note: 1 to entry: Filaments are usually of extreme length and very small diameter, usually less than 25 µm. Normally, filaments are assembled as twisted (yarn) or untwisted (tow) bundles comprising hundreds or thousands of filaments.
Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
FMEA Proving Trials

FMEA Proving Trials

Definition(s)

FMEA Proving Trials

FMEA proving trials means the test program for verifying the FMEA.

Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1580, GUIDELINES FOR VESSELS AND UNITS WITH DYNAMIC POSITIONING (DP) SYSTEMS, 16 June 2017, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance

FMEA Proving Trials

The test program for verifying the FMEA.

Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1580, GUIDELINES FOR VESSELS AND UNITS WITH DYNAMIC POSITIONING (DP) SYSTEMS, 16 June 2017, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Fail-passive

Fail-passive

Definition(s)

Fail-passive

A system that loses partly or completely its functionality (e.g. to actively motion compensate) in case of control system single failure The system can still be manually controlled.

Source: Offshore Gangways, DNVGL-ST-0358, DNV GL, September 2017. Global Standards
Fail-operational

Fail-operational

Definition(s)

Fail-operational

A system that continues to operate (e.g. to actively motion compensate) in case of a single failure in the control system. Source: Offshore Gangways, DNVGL-ST-0358, DNV GL, September 2017. Global Standards
FEED

FEED

Definition(s)

FEED

Front end engineering design. Source:  DNVGL-RP-G108, Cyber security in the oil and gas industry based on IEC 62443, DNV GL, September 2017. Global Standards