API RP 14E - Design and Installation of Offshore Proeuction Platform Piping Systems

Last update: February 22, 2017

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14E 5th Edition, 1.1 14E-01-15 Is RP 14E applicable to piping systems with rated working pressures Piping systems with a rated working pressure greater than 10,000
Oct. 1991 higher than 10,000 psi? psi are outside the scope of RP 14E. Although the scope mentions
piping systems pressures beyond 10,000 psi, this is an informative
statement with the purpose of notifying the reader that the
principles of RP 14E can be applied in those situations, noting that
provisions covering materials properties for such applications are
not included in the document.
14E 5th Edition, 2.2 14E-01-15 In the last sentence of Section 2.2, does “computer programs” refer The purpose of this sentence is only to inform the reader of the
Oct. 1991 specifically to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis, or to any existence of such programs and does not specify a particular type
program used for piping design in addition to the equations and or method.
methods of Sections 2.3, 2.4, and 2.5?
14E 5th Edition, 2.6 14E-01-16 In 2.6c of the standard, the recommendation for NPS 3 and smaller The word “should” in this provision indicates that the use of NPS 3
Oct. 1991 piping to be Schedule 80 appears to be made in the context of use of or smaller is a recommendation, not a requirement to claim
carbon steel piping. Does it meet the intent of the standard for high alloy conformance with the standard. NPS 3, Schedule 80, or smaller
and non-ferrous piping NPS 2-3 to be Schedule 40S? diameter piping is preferred, but not necessarily required.
14E 5th Edition, 2.7 14E-02-16 In 2.7 of the standard, the recommendation for NPS 2 and larger piping The word “should” in this provision indicates that butt welds for
Oct. 1991 joints to be butt welded appears to be made in the context of services joint connections are a recommendation, not a requirement to
above Class 600. Does it meet the intent of the standard for NPS 2 piping claim conformance with the standard. Butt welds are preferred for
joints, in Class 600 and less, in hydrocarbon service, to use socket joint connections, but not necessarily required.
welded connections?
14E 5th Edition, 5.9 14E-01-17 Referring to Section 5.9, Item b., on gravity drains, does the phrase Yes; use of the word “may” in this sentence indicates that the
Oct. 1991 “wide variety of materials” in the second sentence include PVC piping material selected for gravity drains is at the option of the designer.
and reinforced fiberglass piping?

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