API RP 17B-2008
Recommended Practice for Flexible Pipe (Fourth Edition)

Standard No.
API RP 17B-2008
Release Date
2008
Published By
API - American Petroleum Institute
Status
Replace By
API RP 17B:2014
Replace
API RP 17B:2002
Scope
This part of ISO 13628 provides guidelines for the design@ analysis@ manufacture@ testing@ installation and operation of flexible pipes and flexible pipe systems for onshore@ subsea and marine applications. This part of ISO 13628 supplements ISO 13628-2 and ISO 13628-10@ which specify minimum requirements for the design@ material selection@ manufacture@ testing@ marking and packaging of unbonded and bonded flexible pipe@ respectively. This part of ISO 13628 applies to flexible pipe assemblies@ consisting of segments of flexible pipe body with end fittings attached to both ends. Both bonded and unbonded pipe types are covered. In addition@ this part of ISO 13628 applies to flexible pipe systems@ including ancillary components. The applications covered by this part of ISO 13628 are sweet- and sour-service production@ including export and injection applications. This part of ISO 13628 applies to both static and dynamic flexible pipe systems used as flowlines@ risers and jumpers. This part of ISO 13628 does cover@ in general terms@ the use of flexible pipes for offshore loading systems. NOTE Refer also to Reference [30] for offshore loading systems. This part of ISO 13628 does not cover flexible pipes for use in choke and kill lines or umbilical and control lines.



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