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API SPEC 4F : 2013

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SPECIFICATION FOR DRILLING AND WELL SERVICING STRUCTURES

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-04-2020

Published date

01-01-2013

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Product Specification Levels
5 Marking and Information
6 Structural Safety Level
7 Design Loading
8 Design Specification
9 Materials
10 Welding Requirements
11 Quality Control
12 Documentation
Annex A (normative) - Supplementary Requirements
Annex B (informative) - Commentary
Annex C (informative) - API Monogram
Annex D (informative) - Purchasing Guidelines
Bibliography

Describes requirements and gives recommendations for suitable steel structures for drilling and well servicing operations in the petroleum industry, provides a uniform method of rating the structures, and provides two Product Specification Levels (PSLs).

DevelopmentNote
Also available in Chinese edition, see API 4F CHINESE. (01/2014)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
63
ProductNote
NEW CHILD ADD 1 2016 IS NOW ADDED NEW CHILD ADD 2 2019 IS NOW ADDED This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria
PublisherName
American Petroleum Institute
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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