Definition(s)


Pressure-containing

Product or part whose failure to function as intended results in a release of retained fluid to the atmosphere.

Source: API STANDARD 18LCM, Product Life Cycle Management System Requirements for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards

Pressure-containing

Part whose failure to function as intended results in a release of wellbore fluid to the environment (API 6A).

Source: API TR 1PER15K-1, Protocol for Verification and Validation of High-pressure High-temperature Equipment, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards

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