Hold Point

Hold Point

Definition(s)

Hold Point

A point in the repair or alteration process beyond which work may not proceed until the required inspection or NDE has been performed.

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

Hold Point

A point in the repair or alteration process beyond which work may not proceed until the required inspection/examination has been performed and verified.

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

Hold Point

A point in the repair or alteration process beyond which work may not proceed until the required inspection or NDE has been performed and documented. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards  

Hold Point

A defined stage of manufacture beyond which the work must not proceed until the inspection has been carried out by all the relevant personnel. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 4, Steel Unit Structures, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards
General Corrosion

General Corrosion

Definition(s)

General Corrosion

Corrosion that is distributed more or less uniformly over the surface of the metal, as opposed to localized corrosion.

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

General Corrosion

Corrosion that is distributed more or less uniformly over the surface of the piping, as opposed to being localized in nature.

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

General Corrosion

Corrosion that is distributed more or less uniformly over the surface of the metal. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Fitness-for-service Evaluation

Fitness-for-service Evaluation

Definition(s)

Fitness-for-service evaluation

An engineering methodology whereby flaws and other deterioration/damage contained within piping systems are assessed in order to determine the structural integrity of the piping for continued service (see API 579-1/ASME FFS-1). 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 evaluation

A methodology whereby flaws and conditions contained within an equipment item are assessed in order to determine the integrity of the equipment for continued service. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
External Inspection

External Inspection

Definition(s)

External inspection

A visual inspection performed from the outside of a pressure vessel to find conditions that could impact the vessel’s ability to maintain pressure integrity or conditions that compromise the integrity of the supporting structures (e.g. ladders, platforms, supports). The external inspection may be done either while the vessel is operating or while the vessel is out-of-service and can be conducted at the same time as an on-stream inspection.

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

External inspection

A visual inspection performed from the outside of a piping system to locate external issues that could impact the piping systems' ability to maintain pressure integrity (see 5.5.4). External inspections are also intended to find conditions that compromise the integrity of the coating and insulation covering, the supporting structures and attachments (e.g. stanchions, pipe supports, shoes, hangers, instrument, and small branch connections). 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

External inspection

A visual inspection performed from the outside of a pressure vessel to find conditions that could impact the vessel's ability to maintain pressure integrity or conditions that compromise the integrity of the supporting structures, e.g. ladders, platforms. This inspection may be done either while the vessel is operating or while the vessel is out-of service. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards  

External inspection

Evaluation performed from the outside of a pressure vessel using visual procedures to establish the suitability of the vessel for continued operation. The inspection may, or may not, be carried out while the vessel is in operation. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Examiner

Examiner

Definition(s)

Examiner

A person who assists the inspector by performing specific NDE on pressure vessel components and evaluates to the applicable acceptance criteria but does not evaluate the results of those examinations in accordance with API 510, unless specifically trained and authorized to do so by the owner/user.

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

Examiner

A person who assists the inspector by performing specific NDE on piping system components and evaluates to the applicable acceptance criteria (where qualified to do so), but does not evaluate the results of those examinations in accordance with API 570 requirements, unless specifically trained and authorized to do so by the owner/user.

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

Examiner

A person who assists the inspector by performing specific nondestructive examination (NDE) on pressure vessel components but does not evaluate the results of those examinations in accordance with API 510, unless specifically trained and authorized to do so by the owner/user. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards  

Examiner

Person competent to conduct and score an examination, where the examination requires professional judgement. [SOURCE: ISO/IEC 17024:2012, 3.10] Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards
Engineer

Engineer

Definition(s)

Engineer

Pressure vessel engineer. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
ET

ET

Definition(s)

ET

Eddy current technique. 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

ET

Eddy current examination technique. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Documentation

Documentation

Definition(s)

Documentation

Records containing descriptions of specific vessel design, personnel training, inspection plans, inspection results, NDE, repair, alteration, rerating and pressure testing activities, FFS assessments, procedures for undertaking these activities, or any other information pertinent to maintaining the integrity and reliability of vessels.

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

Documentation

Records containing descriptions of specific training, inspection, NDE, and pressure testing activities, or procedures for undertaking these activities. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards  

Documentation

Documentation as mentioned in the second subsection, means a description of a) measures taken, b) results from remote measurement and environmental surveys in connection with acute pollution, c) environmental impact and detrimental environmental consequences, d) achievement of objectives, e) criteria for concluding measures. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Activities Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Design Temperature

Design Temperature

Definition(s)

Design Temperature

The temperature used for the design of the pressure vessel per the applicable construction code.

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

Design Temperature (of a piping system component)

The temperature at which, under the coincident pressure, the greatest thickness or highest component rating is required. It is the same as the design temperature defined in ASME B31.3 and other code sections and is subject to the same rules relating to allowances for variations of pressure or temperature or both.
  • NOTE: Different components in the same piping system or circuit can have different design temperatures. In establishing this temperature, consideration should be given to process fluid temperatures, ambient temperatures, heating/cooling media temperatures, and insulation.
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

Design Temperature

The temperature used in the design of the pressure vessel per the applicable construction code. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards  

Design temperature

The design temperature for a unit is the reference temperature for assessing areas where the unit can be transported, installed and operated. The design temperature is to be lower or equal to the lowest mean daily temperature in air for the relevant areas. For seasonal restricted operations the lowest mean daily temperature in air for the season may be applied. Source: Offshore Standard DNV-OS-C101, Design of Offshore Steel Structures, General (LRFD Method, Det Norske Veritas, April 2011. Global Standards  

Design temperature

Lowest mean daily air temperature for the area of operation, used for the selection of steel grades Source: Rules for Classification and Construction, IV Industrial Services, 6 Offshore Technology, 9 Guideline for Personnel Transfers by Means of Lifting Appliances, Edition 2011, Germanischer Lloyd SE, Global Standards
CUI

CUI

Definition(s)

CUI

Refers to all forms of CUI including stress corrosion cracking and corrosion under fireproofing.

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

CUI

Corrosion under insulation, including stress corrosion cracking under insulation. 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

CUI

Corrosion Under Insulation. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards Source: API STD 521, Pressure-relieving and Depressuring Systems, Sixth Edition, January 2014. Global Standards Source: ISO 21457:2010, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Materials selection and corrosion control for oil and gas production systems, First Edition,September 2010. Global Standards

Corrosion under insulation (CUI)

Refers to all forms of corrosion under insulation including stress corrosion cracking. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
BAST

BAST

Definition(s)

Best available and safest technology (BAST):

Best available and safest technology (BAST) means the best available and safest technologies that the BSEE Director determines to be economically feasible wherever failure of equipment would have a significant effect on safety, health, or the environment. Source: Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, 30 CFR 250 (2013). Regulations
BACT

BACT

Definition(s)

Best available control technology (BACT)

Best available control technology (BACT) means an emission limitation based on the maximum degree of reduction for each air pollutant subject to regulation, taking into account energy, environmental and economic impacts, and other costs. The Regional Supervisor will verify the BACT on a case-by-case basis, and it may include reductions achieved through the application of processes, systems, and techniques for the control of each air pollutant. Source: Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, 30 CFR 250 (2013). Regulations  
MER

MER

Definition(s)

Maximum efficient rate (MER):

Maximum efficient rate (MER) means the maximum sustainable daily oil or gas withdrawal rate from a reservoir that will permit economic development and depletion of that reservoir without detriment to ultimate recovery. Source: Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, 30 CFR 250 (2013). Regulations
MPR

MPR

Definition(s)

MPRxx

maximum pressure rating. 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  

MPRxx

maximum pressure rating. 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

Maximum production rate (MPR)

Pressure rating given by the manufacturer in product literature.
  • Note: 1 to entry: MPRxx is the maximum pressure rating at sustained conditions for a 20-year design life at the temperature of xx °C. MPRxx is the maximum catalogue value published by the manufacturer.
Source: Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, 30 CFR 250 (2013). Regulations  

Maximum production rate (MPR)

Middle pipe ram Source: Oil & Gas UK, Guidelines on subsea BOP systems, Issue 1, July 2012, Global Standards
SHI

SHI

Definition(s)

Substance hazard index (SHI)

The substance hazard index (SHI) is an index developed to identify objectively the toxic chemicals or substances that could be involved in a catastrophic release. The index is a simple function of vapor pressure and toxicity: the higher a substance’s vapor pressure, the more readily it will enter the atmosphere in the event of a release. The greater a substance’s toxicity, the lower the concentration required to present a hazard, and the higher its SHI. A more detailed definition, along with an illustrative list of substances and their SHIs, is presented in Appendix C. Source: API RP 750, Management of Process Hazards, First Edition, January 1990. Global Standards  
PHA

PHA

Definition(s)

PHA

Process Hazards Analysis Source: API STD 521, Pressure-relieving and Depressuring Systems, Sixth Edition, January 2014. Global Standards

Process hazards analysis (PHA)

Process hazards analysis (PHA) is the application of one or more analytical techniques that aid in identifying and evaluating process hazards. Source: API RP 750, Management of Process Hazards, First Edition, January 1990. Global Standards  

PHA

Process Hazard Assessment. An organized and systematic methodology to identify the potential hazards associated with a particular operation, piece of equipment, or total system. Processes commonly used are:
  1. What if
  2. Checklist
  3. HAZOP
  4. FMEA
  5. FTA
Source: IADC UBO / MPD Glossary, December 2011. Global Standards  

PHA

Preliminary Hazard Analysis. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

PHA

Process Hazard Analysts. Source: OGP Report No. 456, Process Safety – Recommended Practice on Key Performance Indicators, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, November 2011. Global Standards
FATO

FATO

Definition(s)

Final approach and take-off area (FATO)

Final approach and take-off area (FATO) is a defined area over which the final phase of the approach manoeuvre to hover or landing of the helicopter is intended to be completed and from which the take-off manoeuvre is intended to be commenced. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards
LOS

LOS

Definition(s)

Limited Obstacle Sector (LOS)

Limited obstacle sector (LOS) is a sector extending outward which is formed by that portion of the 360° arc, excluding the obstacle-free sector, the centre of which is the reference point from which the obstacle-free sector is determined. Obstacles within the limited obstacle sector are limited to specified heights. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards  

LOS

Limited Obstacle Sector, the 150° sector within which obstacles may be permitted. Source: NOGEPA Guideline 14, Helideck Operations and Procedures Manual, Netherlands, Version 2, December 2011. Global Standards
Corrosion Specialist

Corrosion Specialist

Definition(s)

Corrosion specialist

A person, acceptable to the owner/user, who has knowledge and experience in corrosion damage mechanisms, metallurgy, materials selection, and corrosion monitoring techniques. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards  

Corrosion specialist

A person acceptable to the owner/user who is knowledgeable and experienced in the specific process chemistries, degradation mechanisms, materials selection, corrosion mitigation methods, corrosion monitoring techniques, and their impact on piping systems.

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
Corrosion Rate

Corrosion Rate

Definition(s)

Corrosion Rate

The rate of metal loss due to erosion, erosion/corrosion, or the chemical reaction(s) with the environment, either internal and/or external.

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

Corrosion Rate

The rate of metal loss (e.g. reduction in thickness due to erosion, erosion/corrosion or the chemical reaction(s) with the environment, etc.) from internal and/or external damage mechanisms.

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

Corrosion Rate

The rate of metal loss due to the reaction(s) with its environment. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Controlled-deposition Welding

Controlled-deposition Welding

Definition(s)

Controlled-deposition welding

Any welding technique used to obtain controlled grain refinement and tempering of the underlying heat-affected zone in the base metal. Various controlled-deposition techniques, such as temper bead (tempering of the layer below the current bead being deposited) and half bead (requiring removal of one-half of the first layer), are included. See 8.1.7.4.3.

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

Controlled-deposition welding

Any welding technique used to obtain controlled grain refinement and tempering of the underlying heat affected zone (HAZ) in the base metal. Various controlled-deposition techniques, such as temper-bead (tempering of the layer below the current bead being deposited) and half-bead (requiring removal of one-half of the first layer), are included. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Construction Code

Construction Code

Definition(s)

Construction code

The code or standard to which a vessel was originally built, such as API/ASME (now out of date), ASME Code, API, or state special/non-ASME or any other construction code to which the vessel was built.

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

Construction code

The code or standard to which the piping system was originally built (e.g. ASME B31.3). 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

Construction code

The code or standard a vessel was originally built to, such as API/ASME, API, or State Special/non-ASME. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
CML

CML

Definition(s)

CML

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

CML

A variant of Dual Gradient Drilling (DGD) used only on floating rigs by placing a special pump in/on the drilling riser to vary the level of fluid in the drilling riser. The fluid level is adjusted up or down to control bottom-hole pressure and to compensate for variations in equivalent circulating density due to frictional pressure losses. Source: ABS Guide for Classification and Certification of Managed Pressure Drilling Systems, September 2017. Global Standards  

CML

Condition monitoring location. 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

Condition monitoring locations (CMLs)

Designated areas on pressure vessels where periodic examinations are conducted. Previously, they were normally referred to as "thickness monitoring locations (TMLs)". Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
TLOF

TLOF

Definition(s)

Touchdown and lift-off area (TLOF)

Touchdown and lift-off area (TLOF) is a dynamic load-bearing area on which a helicopter may touch down or lift off. For a helideck it is presumed that the FATO and the TLOF will be coincidental. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards  
Condition Monitoring Location

Condition Monitoring Location

Definition(s)

Condition monitoring locations

Designated areas on pressure vessels where periodic external examinations are conducted in order to directly assess the condition of the vessel. CMLs may contain one or more examination points and utilize multiple inspection techniques that are based on the predicted damage mechanism to give the highest probability of detection. CMLs can be a single small area on a pressure vessel (e.g. a 2-in. diameter spot or plane through a section of a nozzle where recording points exist in all four quadrants of the plane).
  • NOTE: CMLs now include but are not limited to what were previously called TMLs.
Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards

Condition monitoring locations (CMLs)

Designated areas on pressure vessels where periodic examinations are conducted. Previously, they were normally referred to as "thickness monitoring locations (TMLs)". Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Class of Vessels

Class of Vessels

Definition(s)

Class of vessels

Pressure vessels used in a common circumstance of service, pressure and risk. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Authorized Inspection Agency

Authorized Inspection Agency

Definition(s)

Authorized inspection agency

Any one of the following:
  1. a) the inspection organization of the jurisdiction in which the pressure vessel is used;
  2. b) the inspection organization of an insurance company that is licensed or registered to write and does write pressure vessel insurance;
  3. c) the inspection organization of an owner or user of pressure vessels who maintains an inspection organization for his/her equipment only and not for vessels intended for sale or resale; or
  4. d) an independent organization or individual that is under contract to and under the direction of an owner/user and that is recognized or otherwise not prohibited by the jurisdiction in which the pressure vessel is used. The owner/user’s inspection program shall provide the controls that are necessary when contract inspectors are used.

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

Authorized inspection agency

Defined as any of the following:
  1. the inspection organization of the jurisdiction in which the piping system is used,
  2. the inspection organization of an insurance company that is licensed or registered to write insurance for piping systems;
  3. an owner or user of piping systems who maintains an inspection organization for activities relating only to his equipment and not for piping systems intended for sale or resale;
  4. an independent inspection organization employed by or under contract to the owner/user of piping systems that are used only by the owner/user and not for sale or resale;
  5. an independent inspection organization licensed or recognized by the jurisdiction in which the piping system is used and employed by or under contract to the owner/user.
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

Authorized inspection agency

Anyone of the following:
  1. The inspection organization of the jurisdiction in which the pressure vessel is used.
  2. The inspection organization of an insurance company that is licensed or registered to write and does write pressure vessel insurance;
  3. The inspection organization of an owner or user of pressure vessels who maintains an inspection organization for his equipment only and not for vessels intended for sale or resale; or
  4. An independent organization or individual that is under contract to and under the direction of an owner/user and that is recognized or otherwise not prohibited by the jurisdiction in which the pressure vessel is used. The owner/user's inspection program shall provide the controls that are necessary when contract inspectors are used.
Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Authorization

Authorization

Definition(s)

Authorization

Right or permission that is granted to a system entity to access a system resource. Authorization is dependent on authentication.

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

Authorization

Approval/agreement to perform a specific activity (e.g. repair) prior to the activity being performed. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards 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 Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards  

Authorization

A process of determining, by evaluating applicable access control information, whether a subject is allowed to have the specified types of access to a particular resource. Extended Definition: The process or act of granting access privileges or the access privileges as granted. From: OASIS SAML Glossary 2.0; Adapted from CNSSI 4009 Source: NICCS™ Portal Cybersecurity Lexicon, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (https://niccs.us-cert.gov/glossary) as of 11 November 2015, Global Standards

Authorization

“Authorization” means an authorization issued by the Board under paragraph 5(1)(b) of the Act (autorisation). Source: Canada Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Regulations, SOR/2009-315, February 2013. Regulations  

Authorization

An authorization issued by the Boards pursuant to the Accord Acts. Note: 4C-NAAIA 138(1)(b) and CNSOPRAIA 142(1)(b). Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, November 30, 2012. Regulatory Guidance Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, November 30, 2012. Regulatory Guidance  

Authorization

Authorization means an authorization issued by the Board under paragraph 138(1)(b) of the Act. Source: Drilling and Production Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, March 31, 2011. Regulatory Guidance  

Authorization

Authorization means an authorization issued by the Board under paragraph 142(1)(b) of the Act. Source: Drilling and Production Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, March 31, 2011. Regulatory Guidance Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Drilling and Production Regulations, SOR/2009-317, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations  

Authorization

An authorization issued by a Board under paragraph 5(1)(b) of COGOA, 142(1)(b) of CNSOPRAIA, and 138(1)(b) of CNAAIA. Note: Excerpted from section 1.(1) of the Regulations. 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 Source:  Offshore Waste Treatment Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, December 15, 2010. Regulatory Guidance  

Authorization

Right or a permission that is granted to a system entity to access a system resource [11]. Source: ANSI/ISA–99.00.01–2007, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 1: Terminology, Concepts, and Models, 29 October 2007. National Standard

Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector

Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector

Definition(s)

Authorized pressure vessel inspector

An employee of an authorized inspection agency who is qualified and certified to perform inspections under this inspection code, including Annex B. Whenever the term “inspector” is used in API 510, it refers to an authorized pressure vessel inspector.

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

Authorized pressure vessel inspector

An employee of an authorized inspection agency who is qualified and certified to perform inspections under this inspection code. A non-destructive (NDE) examiner is not required to be an authorized pressure vessel inspector. Whenever the term inspector is used in API 510, it refers to an authorized pressure vessel inspector. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
ASME Code

ASME Code

Definition(s)

ASME code

Refers to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code including its addenda and code cases. Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards