API RP 1117 (R2018)

Description

API RP 1117 (R2018) – Recommended Practice for Movement in In-service Pipelines, Third Edition, Includes Errata 1 (2008) and 2 (2009)

This recommended practice covers the design, execution, inspection, and safety of a pipeline-lowering or other movement operation conducted while the pipeline is in service. (In this document, the terms lowering and movement can be used interchangeably.) This recommended practice presents general guidelines for conducting a pipeline-movement operation without taking the pipeline out of service. It also presents equations for estimating the induced stresses. To promote the safety of the movement operation, it describes stress limits and procedures. Additionally, it outlines recommendations to protect the pipeline against damage. The practicality and safety of trench types, support systems, and lowering or other methods are considered. Inspection procedures and limitations are presented.

Product Details

Edition:

3rd

Published:

07/01/2008

ANSI:

ANSI Approved

Number of Pages:

33

File Size:

3 files , 1000 KB

Product Code(s):

D11173, D11173, D11173

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