Records

Records

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Records

Retrievable information. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards Source: API SPEC 16RCD, Specification for Drill Through Equipment—Rotating Control Devices, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2005. Global Standards  

Record

“Record” includes any correspondence, memorandum, book, plan, map, drawing, diagram, pictorial or graphic work, photograph, film, microform, sound recording, videotape, machine readable record, and any other documentary material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, and any copy thereof; document. Source: Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 1992, c. 37, Canada, as consolidated November 2003. Legislation  

Record

A document stating results achieved or providing evidence of activities performed, including those required by sections 80 and 81 of the Regulations. Note: CSA Standard CAN/CSA-ISO 9000:05. Source: Source: Environmental Protection Plan Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, March 31, 2011. Regulatory Guidance Source: Safety Plan Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, March 31, 2011. Regulatory Guidance
Pressure Vessel Quality

Pressure Vessel Quality

Definition(s)

Pressure Vessel Quality

Structural and leak-resistant capability of a product to contain applied pressure. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards  

Pressure Vessel Quality

Metallic material the integrity of which is such that it can be used to safely contain pressure without risk of leakage or rupture. Source: API SPEC 16RCD, Specification for Drill Through Equipment—Rotating Control Devices, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2005. Global Standards
Pressure Containing Parts

Pressure Containing Parts

Definition(s)

Post-Weld Heat Treatment

Those parts whose failure to function as intended would result in a release of retained fluid to the atmosphere. Examples are bodies, bonnets, and stems. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards  
Material Performance Basis

Material Performance Basis

Definition(s)

Material Performance Basis

Capabilities which must be demonstrated, as a minimum, for material to satisfy the criteria of this standard. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards
Hot Working

Hot Working

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Hot Working

Deforming metal plastically at a temperature above the re-crystallization temperature. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards  

Hot Working

Deforming metal plastically at a temperature above the recrystallization temperature. Source: API SPEC 16RCD, Specification for Drill Through Equipment—Rotating Control Devices, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2005. Global Standards
Heat Treatment (Heat Treating)

Heat Treatment (Heat Treating)

Definition(s)

Heat Treatment (Heat Treating)

Alternate steps of controlled heating and cooling of materials for the purpose of changing physical or mechanical properties. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards Source: API SPEC 16RCD, Specification for Drill Through Equipment—Rotating Control Devices, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2005. Global Standards
Heat (Cast Lot)

Heat (Cast Lot)

Definition(s)

Heat (Cast Lot)

Material originating from a final melt. For remelted alloys, a heat shall be defined as the raw material originating from a single remelted ingot. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards Source: API SPEC 16RCD, Specification for Drill Through Equipment—Rotating Control Devices, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2005. Global Standards
Gage And Test Port Connections

Gage And Test Port Connections

Definition(s)

Gage And Test Port Connections

Holes drilled and tapped into API Spec equipment through which internal pressure may be measured or through which pressure may be applied to test the sealing mechanism. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards
Flange, Welding Neck

Flange, Welding Neck

Definition(s)

Flange, Welding Neck

A flange with a neck on the side opposite the sealing face prepared with a bevel to weld to corresponding pipe or transition pieces. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards
Flange, Threaded

Flange, Threaded

Definition(s)

Flange, Threaded

A flange having a sealing face on one side and female had on the other for the purpose of joining flanged connections to threaded connections. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards
Flange, Loose

Flange, Loose

Definition(s)

Flange, Loose

A flange, as manufactured, not intended to be made integral with another piece of API equipment. There are blind, threaded, spacer, welding neck, studded, or other connected adapter flanges. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards
Flange, Blind

Flange, Blind

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Flange, Blind

A flange with no center bore, used to close off completely a flanged end or outlet connection. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards
End Termination

End Termination

Definition(s)

End Termination

Part of the end fitting which forms the transition between the flexible line construction and the end connector. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards  

End Termination

Mechanical fitting that is attached to the end of an umbilical and that provides a means of transferring installation and operating loads, fluid and electrical services to a mating assembly mounted on the subsea facility or surface facility. Source: API SPEC 17E, Specification for Subsea Umbilicals, Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, October 2010. Global Standards
End And Outlet Connections

End And Outlet Connections

Definition(s)

End And Outlet Connections

API integral threads, and API flanges, API hubs or API unions used to join together equipment that contains or controls pressure. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards
End

End

Definition(s)

End

Fitting end assembly contaw a flexible terminator and end connection used on choke and kill lines. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards
Dynamic Seal

Dynamic Seal

Definition(s)

Dynamic Seal

Seals in which motion existd relative to the sealing surface after installation. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards
Corrosion Resistant Ring Grooves

Corrosion Resistant Ring Grooves

Definition(s)

Corrosion Resistant Ring Grooves

Ring grooves lined with metal resistant to metal loss corrosion. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards
Corrosion Resistant Alloys

Corrosion Resistant Alloys

Definition(s)

Corrosion Resistant Alloys

Nonferrous based alloys where any one or the sum of the specified amount of the following alloy elements exceeds 50% titanium, nickel, cobalt, chromium, and molybdenum. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards
Choke Bean or Flow Bean

Choke Bean or Flow Bean

Definition(s)

Choke Bean or Flow Bean

The replaceable orifice part used in positive chokes to control flow rates. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards
Casting

Casting

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Casting

(1) An object at or near finished shape obtained by solidification of a substance in a mold. (2) Pouring molten metal into a mold to produce an object of desired shape. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards Source: API SPEC 16RCD, Specification for Drill Through Equipment—Rotating Control Devices, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2005. Global Standards
API Monogram

API Monogram

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API monogram

A mechanism for the remote or automatic operation of a valve or choke. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards  

API monogram

A registered mark of the American Petroleum Institute. Source: API SPEC 16RCD, Specification for Drill Through Equipment—Rotating Control Devices, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2005. Global Standards
Temp

Temp

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Temp

Temperature. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards  
SAE

SAE

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SAE

Society of Automotive Engineers. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards  
MM

MM

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MM

Millimeter. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards
Min

Min

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Min

Minimum. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards
MIL

MIL

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MIL

-[n] = Military Specification. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards  

MIL

STD = Military Standard. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards
Max

Max

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Max

Maximum. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards
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<

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Less than. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards    
Lbs

Lbs

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Lbs

Pounds. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards
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1

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1

Liters. Source: API SPEC 16C, Specification for Choke and Kill Systems, First Edition, January 1993 (Reaffirmed 2001). Global Standards