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API RP 16Q : 2017

Superseded

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DESIGN, SELECTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF MARINE DRILLING RISER SYSTEMS

Available format(s)

PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-04-2017

Superseded date

17-02-2023

£115.48
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Summarise this standard

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions, and Abbreviations
4 Component Function and Selection
5 Riser Response Analysis
6 Riser Operations
7 Riser Integrity
8 Special Situations
Annex A (informative) - Riser Management System (QA/QC)
Annex B (informative) - Typical Riser Analysis Datasheet
Annex C (informative) - Fatigue
Annex D (informative) - Load and Resistance Factor Design
Bibliography

Gives requirements for the design, selection, operation, and maintenance of typical marine riser systems for floating drilling operations from a mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) with a subsea blowout preventer (BOP) stack.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes API 2Q and API 2K. (03/2004) Also available in Russian edition, see API 16Q RUSSIAN. (01/2018) New child ADD 1 2023 is added New child ADD 2 2024 is added.
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
96
ProductNote
This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria New child ADD 1 2023 is added New child ADD 2 2024 is added.
PublisherName
American Petroleum Institute
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
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