Definition(s)
Pressure-Containing Part
Part exposed to wellbore fluids whose failure to function as intended would result in a release of wellbore fluid to the environment.
- NOTE: 1 Examples include bodies and bonnets.
- NOTE: 2 Examples of items that are not included are operating cylinders and cylinder heads.
Source: API Specification 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Fourth Edition, April 2017. Global Standards
Pressure-Containing Part
Part whose failure to function as intended results in a release of retained fluid to the atmosphere. EXAMPLES Bodies, bonnets, one-piece stems, and that segment of multi piece stems that passes through the pressure boundary, are pressure-containing parts.
Source: API RP 17A Addendum 1, Design and Operation of Subsea Production Systems—General Requirements and Recommendations, December 2010. Global Standards
Pressure-Containing Part
Part whose failure to function as intended results in a release of wellbore fluid to the environment. EXAMPLES Bodies, bonnets, stems.
Source: API SPEC 17D, Design and Operation of Subsea Production Systems—Subsea Wellhead and Tree Equipment, Upstream Segment, Second Edition May 2011 (Errata September 2011). Global Standards