Definition(s)
Heat-Affected Zone
The portion of the base metal whose mechanical properties or microstructure have been altered by the heat of welding or thermal cutting.
Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards
Heat-Affected Zone
Portion of the base metal that has not been melted, but whose mechanical properties or microstructure has been altered by the heat of welding or cutting.
Source: API Specification 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Fourth Edition, April 2017. Global Standards
Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards
Heat-Affected Zone
Region around a weld that has been affected by welding.
Source: API RP 17G, Recommended Practice for Completion/Workover Risers, Second Edition, July 2006 (Reaffirmed April 2011). Global Standards