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API Committee Organization
Inspection Subcommittee (SCI) Current Document Activity Recent New Editions API 570
API RP 572
API RP 574 API RP 576 API RP 578 API RP 580
Inspection
Electrical Equipment
Mechanical Equipment
RP Task Groups
API is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Regular program audits Open and transparent process All comments and objections must be considered
Committee Membership
Be technically proficient/involved in the inspection field related to pressure equipment, NDE techniques, and related subjects
Attend two committee meetings per year Participate on committee business such as standards revisions and technical inquiries
Inspection of Pressure Relieving Devices 3rd edition 2009 Welding Inspection and Metallurgy 2nd Edition in process Material Verification Program for New and Existing Alloy Piping Systems 2nd Edition 2009 Risk Based Inspection 2nd Edition 2009 Risk Based Inspection Technology 2nd Edition 2008 Corrosion Under Insulation New document in development Integrity Operating Windows New document in development Pressure Equipment Incident Investigations New document in development
API RP 572 INSPECTION PRACTICES FOR PRESSURE VESSELS 3RD EDITION Consistency with API RP 574 rewrite Expanded educational material
API RP 574 INSPECTION PRACTICES FOR PIPING SYSTEM COMPONENTS 3RD EDITION Major update to provide greater detail behind code content and general inspection guidance
API RP 574 INSPECTION PRACTICES FOR PIPING SYSTEM COMPONENTS 3RD EDITION
Added section on development of an Inspection plan Incorporated fiber-reinforced plastic pipe into all sections detailing typical joints, damage mechanisms, inspection techniques Details on expansion joints and their inspection Provided guidance on establishing minimum required thickness and use of alert thickness for retirement Added safety considerations under new section on Investigation of Leaks.
API RP 574 INSPECTION PRACTICES FOR PIPING SYSTEM COMPONENTS 3RD EDITION
Added typical inspector activities related to repairs and alterations Expanded UT examination and thickness instrument considerations and limitations
API RP 576 INSPECTION OF PRESSURE RELIEVING DEVICES 3RD EDITION Technical update
API RP 578 MATERIAL VERIFICATION PROGRAM FOR NEW AND EXISTING ALLOY PIPING SYSTEMS 2ND EDITION Technical update
API RP 578 MATERIAL VERIFICATION PROGRAM FOR NEW AND EXISTING ALLOY PIPING SYSTEMS 2ND EDITION Added consideration of corrosion mechanisms affected by specific elements Residual elements in carbon steel in hydrofluoric acid alkylation units Process units with carbon steel susceptible to sulfidation (Si content) Added reference to consider testing of gasket materials
API RP 580 RISK BASED INSPECTION 2ND EDITION Significant revision to provide greater detail Incorporate lessons learned from ongoing implementation
API RP 580 RISK BASED INSPECTION 2ND EDITION Clarified difference between accuracy and precision associated with risk analysis. Recognized fitness-for-service as a component in achieving risk reduction Rewrote section on Damage Mechanisms and Failure Modes to more thoroughly reflect a work process of their assessment and use in a risk analysis Provides example frequencies for qualitative probability of failure categories (e.g. Low probability equates to <0.0001)
API RP 580 RISK BASED INSPECTION 2ND EDITION Provides examples for consequence categories cost ranges for economic categories Descriptions of safety, health, and environmental categories Added guidance steps and factors in determining the consequence of failure Added new section on potential pitfalls with RBI that could lead to less than adequate risk management results
Final Thoughts
Crack open the new editions to learn for yourself specific changes within the code and recommended practice---it might change how you do your business Give us feedback! --- Are we missing a subject?, Are the words clear or concise?, Is there an error? We need help! Participate on the committee or task groups
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