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API 578 : 2018

Superseded

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GUIDELINES FOR A MATERIAL VERIFICATION PROGRAM (MVP) FOR NEW AND EXISTING ASSETS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

18-02-2023

Superseded by

API RP 578:2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-02-2018

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions, and Acronyms
4 Considerations and General Concerns
5 Material Verification Programs
6 PMI Methodology and Technology
7 Evaluation of Testing Results
8 Materials Identification
9 Documentation and Recordkeeping
Annex A (informative) - Statistical Terminology
Bibliography

Gives the guidelines for the owner/user to develop and implement a material verification program (MVP) as part of an asset integrity program.

DevelopmentNote
Chinese and Russian translations of 2ED 2010 edition is still available, see API 578 CHINESE & API 578 RUSSIAN. (02/2018)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
28
ProductNote
This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria
PublisherName
American Petroleum Institute
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
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