Definition(s)
Service Life
Duration of time in which the equipment performs under the specified design conditions, i.e. time in active connected riser operations, excluding storage periods.
- NOTE: The service life is normally a small fraction of the design life.
Source: API Technical Report 17TR7, Verification and Validation of Subsea Connectors, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards
Service Life
Duration of time in which the equipment performs under the specified design conditions, i.e. time in active operation excluding storage periods.
- NOTE: The service life is normally a small fraction of the design life.
Source: API Standard 2RD, Dynamic Risers for Floating Production Systems, Second Edition, September 2013. Global Standards
Source: API RP 17G, Recommended Practice for Completion/Workover Risers, Second Edition, July 2006 (Reaffirmed April 2011). Global Standards
Service Life
Specified time during which the umbilical system shall be capable of meeting the functional requirements.
Source: API SPEC 17E, Specification for Subsea Umbilicals, Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, October 2010. Global Standards
Service Life
Period of time during which the flexible pipe fulfils all performance requirements.
Source: API SPEC 17J, Specification for Unbonded Flexible Pipe, Third Edition, July 2008. Global Standards