Inspection
Work Planning
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A recommended practice that identifies and describes the damage mechanisms affecting fixed equipment in refining and process facilities.
API RP 571 is an American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice that provides comprehensive guidance on the damage mechanisms that affect pressure vessels, piping, tanks and other fixed equipment operating in refining and petrochemical facilities. It describes the causes, appearance, operating conditions, inspection methods and mitigation strategies associated with corrosion, cracking, metallurgical degradation and other deterioration mechanisms.
API RP 571 provides the technical foundation for identifying degradation mechanisms, selecting appropriate inspection techniques and developing effective mechanical integrity and Risk-Based Inspection programs.
API RP 571 is frequently used together with API 510, API 570, API RP 572, API RP 574 and API RP 580/581 to establish inspection programs based on expected degradation mechanisms.
API RP 571 is a technical reference describing damage mechanisms rather than an inspection code or engineering assessment standard.
Mechanical Integrity; Corrosion; Damage Mechanisms; Inspection; Risk-Based Inspection.
Identifying corrosion mechanisms.; Selecting inspection methods.; Supporting RBI assessments.; Developing inspection strategies.; Training inspection engineers.
API RP 571
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