Definition(s)
Riser Joint
One section of the riser string having the main tube fitted with a box and pin coupling, choke, kill, and auxiliary lines (optional), and brackets, clamps, thrust collars, and buoyancy modules, as applicable.
Source: API Specification 16Q, Design, Selection, Operation, and Maintenance of Marine Drilling Riser Systems, Second Edition, April 2017. Global Standards
Riser Joint
Joint consisting of a tubular member(s) with riser connectors at the ends.
Source: API Standard 2RD, Dynamic Risers for Floating Production Systems, Second Edition, September 2013. Global Standards
Riser Joint
A section of the production riser, consisting of the structural member, lines and coupling, is collectively called a “riser joint”.
Source: API RP 17A, Design and Operation of Subsea Production Systems—General Requirements and Recommendations, Fourth Edition, Reaffirmed 2011. Global Standards
Riser Joint
A section of riser main tube having ends fitted with a box and pin and including choke, kill and (optional) auxiliary lines and their support brackets.
Source: API RP 16Q, Recommended Practice for Design, Selection, Operation and Maintenance of Marine Drilling Riser Systems, First Edition, November 1993 (Reaffirmed August 2001). Global Standards
Source: ISO 13624-1:2009, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Drilling and production equipment – Part 1:Design and operation of marine drilling riser equipment. Global Standards
Riser Joint
Joint consisting of a tubular member(s) midsection, with riser connectors at the ends. NOTE Riser joints are typically provided in 9,14 m to 15,24 m (30 ft to 50 ft) lengths. Shorter joints, pup joints, can also be provided to ensure proper space-out while running the subsea tree, tubing hanger, or during workover operations.
Source: API RP 17G, Recommended Practice for Completion/Workover Risers, Second Edition, July 2006 (Reaffirmed April 2011). Global Standards
Riser Joint
A section of riser pipe having ends fitted with a box and a pin, typically including integral choke, kill and auxiliary lines.
Source: ISO 13624-1:2009, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Drilling and production equipment – Part 1:Design and operation of marine drilling riser equipment. Global Standards