Abbreviations and Definitions

ISO/TC67/SC4/WG6 N 172
TABULATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS IN

SUBSEA STANDARDS
Extracted from published ISO 13628 and API 17 series of standards
Up to date as of: 2001-12-07
Compiled by: Katja Sommervold and Liv Skjellum Ingebretsen, Norsk Hydro, Norway
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DEFINITIONS
Defined word Definition Used in
1-tube A vertical pipe attached to the platform structure API RP 17I

through which an umbilical can be routed.
Ancillary Component Component used to control the flexible pipe ISO13628-2

behaviour.
EXAMPLES: Bend stiffeners and buoyancy
modules.
Ancillary components Components used to control the flexible-pipe API SPEC 17J
behaviour, such as bend stiffeners and buoyancy
modules.
Ancillary Components Components used to control the flexible pipe API SPEC 17K
behaviour, such as buoyancy aids and fire hoods/
boxes.
Ancillary equipment Accessory to the umbilical system which does not API SPEC 17E
form part of the main functional purpose. (Weak
link, buoyancy collar, I/J-tube seal, etc.).
Ancillary Equipment Accessory to the umbilical system which does not ISO 13628-5
form part of the main functional purpose.
EXAMPLES: Weak-link, buoyancy collar and I-tube
or J-tube seals.
Annulus The space between the internal pressure sheath API SPEC 17J
and outer sheath. Permeated gas and liquid is
generally free to move and mix in the annulus.
Annulus Space between the internal pressure sheath and ISO13628-2

outer sheath.
NOTE: Permeated gas and liquid is generally free
to move and mix in the annulus.
Annulus Seal Assembly A mechanism which provides pressure isolation API SPEC 17D
between each casing hanger and the wellhead
housing.
Annulus Seal Aassembly Mechanism which provides pressure isolation ISO 13628-4
between each casing hanger and the wellhead
housing.
Anti-wear layer Nonmetallic layer, either extruded thermoplastic API SPEC 17J
sheath or tape wrapping, used to minimise wear
between structural layers.
Anti-wear Layer Non-metallic layer, either extruded thermoplastic ISO13628-2

sheath or tape wrapping, used to minimize wear
between structural layers.
API monogram Registered mark of the American Petroleum API SPEC 17E
Institute.
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API Monogram A registered mark of the American Petroleum API SPEC 17K
Institute.
Armor Two or more layers of contra-helically applied API SPEC 17E

galvanised steel wires surrounding the laid-up
functional components of an umbilical. The wires
may be individually jacketed with a thermoplastic
polymer, or alternated with plastic rods of the same
diameter. The armor provides mechanical strength,
protection and ballast for the umbilical bundle. For
some applications, where tensile capability and
torque balance are not critical, one layer only of
armor may be acceptable.
Armoring One or more layers of helically applied wires API RP 17I

surrounding the laid-up functional components of
an umbilical that provide mechanical strength,
protection, and ballast to the umbilical. The wires
may be galvanised or plastic coated steel or other
suitable material.
Arrhenius plot Used to plot service life against the inverse of API RP 17B
temperature for some polymer materials by means
of a log-linear scale.
Attenuation Reduction in level of the transmission signal at the API SPEC 17E
transmission frequency. Measured in decibels (dB).
Attenuation A reduction in level of the transmission signal at a API RP 17I

transmission frequency. Measured in decibels (dB).
Basket Used for storage and transport of flexible pipe (all API RP 17B
pipes are laid freely into the basket).
Bellmouth A flared opening on the bottom of the J-tube. API RP 17I
Bellmouth Part of a guide tube, formed in the shape of a API SPEC 17J
bellmouth, and designed to prevent overbending of
the flexible pipe.
Bellmouth Part of a guide tube, formed in the shape of a API SPEC 17K
bellmouth, and designed to prevent overbending of
the flexible pipe.
Bellmouth Part of a guide tube, formed in the shape of a ISO13628-2

bellmouth and designed to prevent overbending of
the flexible pipe.
Bend limiter Device for limiting the bend radius of the umbilical, API SPEC 17E
usually by mechanical means, typically comprising
a series of interlocking metal rings designed to lock
at a pre-defined radius.
Bend limiter Any device used to restrict bending of the flexible API SPEC 17J
pipe. Bend limiters includes bend restrictors, bend
stiffeners, and bellmouths.
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Bend Limiter Any device used to restrict bending of the flexible API SPEC 17K
pipe. Bend limiters include bend restrictors, bend
stiffeners and bellmouths.
Bend Limiter Device used to restrict bending of the flexible pipe. ISO13628-2
NOTE: Bend limiters include bend rectrictors. bend
stiffeners and bellmouths.
Bend Limiter Device for limiting the bend radius of the umbilical ISO 13628-5
by mechanical means.
NOTE It typically comprises a series of
interlocking metallic or moulded rings, applied over
the umbilical.
Bend Radius Radius of curvature as measured to the centreline API RP 17C

of a conduit.
Bend radius The radius of curvature of the flexible pipe API SPEC 17J
measured from the pipe centreline. Storage and
operating MBRs are defined in 5.3.1.
Bend Radius The radius of curvature of the flexible pipe API SPEC 17K
measured from the pipe centerline. Storage and
operating Minimum Bend Radii are defined in
Sections 5.3.1.6 and 5.3.1.7.
Bend Radius Radius of curvature of the flexible pipe measured ISO13628-2

to the pipe centreline.
NOTE: Storage and operating MBRs are defined in
5.3.1.6 and 5.3.1.7
Bend Radius Radius of curvature as measured to the centreline ISO 13628-3

of a conduit.
Bend Restrictor A device for limiting the bend radius of the API RP 17I
umbilical, usually by mechanical means, and
typically comprised of a series of interlocking metal
or molded rings. That is also known as a bend
limiter.
Bend restrictor A mechanical device that functions as a API SPEC 17J

mechanical stop and limits the local radius of
curvature of the flexible pipe to a minimum value.
Bend Restrictor A mechanical device that functions as a API SPEC 17K

mechanical stop and limits the local radius of
curvature of the flexible pipe to a minimum value.
Bend Restrictor Mechanical device that functions as a mechanical ISO13628-2

stop and limits the local radius of curvature of the
flexible pipe to minimum value.
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Bend Shoe A rigid former shaped as a sector of a circle. It API RP 17I

ensures that the minimum bend radius of the
umbilical is not infringed, particularly when
overboarding umbilical during second end I or J-
tube pull-ins. That is also known as an arch or
overboarding chute.
Bend stiffener Device for providing bending strain relief for the API SPEC 17E
umbilical by providing localised increase in
stiffness. Usually a molded device, sometimes
reinforced depending on the required duty, applied
over the umbilical. Sometimes referred to as a
bend strain reliever.
Bend Stiffener A device for limiting the bend radius of the umbilical API RP 17I
by providing a local increase in bending stiffness.
This is usually a molded device, sometimes
reinforced depending on the required duty. This is
sometimes known as a bend strain reliever.
Bend stiffener Ancillary conically shaped component, which API SPEC 17J
locally supports the pipe to limit bending stresses
and curvature of the pipe to acceptance levels.
Bend stiffeners can be either attached to an end
fitting or a support structure where the flexible pipe
passes through the bend stiffener.
Bend Stiffener Ancillary conically shaped component, which API SPEC 17K
locally supports the pipe to limit bending stresses
and curvature of the pipe to acceptable levels.
Bend stiffeners can be either attached to an end
fitting or a support structure where the flexible pipe
Bend Stiffener Ancillary conically shaped component which locally ISO13628-2

supports the pipe to limit bending stresses and
curvature of the pipe to acceptable levels.
NOTE: Bend stiffeners can be attached to either an
end fitting or a support structure if the flexible pipe
Bend Stiffener Device for limiting the bend radius of the umbilical ISO 13628-5
by providing a localised increase in bending
stiffness
NOTE: It is usually a moulded device, sometimes
reinforced, depending on the required duty, applied
over the umbilical.
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Bend stiffness Resistance of an umbilical to bending from a API SPEC 17E

straight condition to a radius. Bending stiffness in
an umbilical is analogous to the structural stiffness
of a rigid steel beam or steel pipe (modulus of
elasticity x second area moment of inertia), except
it can vary with temperature and pressure levels
within hoses. There can also be a significant level
of hysteresis, due to the materials of construction.
Quantified as the product of applied bending
modulus x resultant bend radius of the umbilical.
Expressed as kN.m 2 .
Bending stiffness Bending stiffness in a flexible pipe is analogous to API SPEC 17J
the structural stiffness of a rigid beam or pipe
(modulus of elasticity times the second area
moment of inertia), except that bending stiffness
can vary to a large extent with temperature and
pressure. It is often quantified as the product of an
applied bending moment times the resultant bend
radius of the pipe.
Bending Stiffness Bending stiffness in a flexible pipe is analogous to API SPEC 17K
the structural stiffness of a rigid beam or pipe
(modulus of elasticity times the second area
moment of inertia), except that it can vary to a large
extent with temperature and pressure. It is often
quantified as the product of an applied bending
moment times the resultant bend radius of the pipe.
Bending Stiffness Property analogous to the structural stiffness of a ISO13628-2

rigid beam or pipe (modulus of elasticity times the
second area moment of inertia), except that it can
vary to a large extent with temperature and
pressure.
NOTE: It is often quantified as the product of an
applied bending moment and the resultant bend
radius of the pipe.
Birdcaging Buckling of the tensile armour wires, which results API RP 17B
in Significant radial deformation. It is usually
caused by extreme axial compression.
Birdcaging A compressive instability of the armor wires, which API RP 17I

causes them to increase their pitch circle diameter
locally.
Bird-caging Phenomenon whereby armour wires locally ISO 13628-5

rearrange with an increase and/or decrease in pitch
circle diameter resulting from accumulated axial
and radial stresses in the armour layer(s).
Bonded Pipe A flexible pipe in which the steel reinforcement is API SPEC 17J
integrated and bonded to a Vulcanised elastomeric
material. Textile material is included in the structure
to obtain additional structural reinforcement or to
separate elastomeric layers.
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Bonded Pipe A flexible pipe where the steel reinforcement is API SPEC 17K
integrated and bonded to a vulcanised elastomeric
material. Textile material is included in the structure
to obtain additional structural reinforcement or to
separate elastomeric layers.
Boost Pressure maintained on the spring-return side of a ISO 13628-6

subsea actuator for the purposes of improving
closing-time response.
Bore Internal diameter of the hose liner, used API SPEC 17E
dimensionally to denote hose size.
Bore Protector A device which protects internal bore surfaces API SPEC 17D
during drilling or workover operations.
Bore Protector Device which protects internal bore surfaces during ISO 13628-4
drilling or workover operations.
Breaker A textile layer impregnated with rubber included in API SPEC 17K
various layers in the pipe cross section to give
additional strength to the pipe, to aid in reducing
propagation of cuts in the pipe and to aid the
manufacturing process. This layer may be
incorporated into either or all of the Cover,
Reinforcing Layer and Liner.
Breaking tenacity Term expressing the breaking force of hose API SPEC 17E
reinforcement yarn per unit linear density and
expressed in mN/tex, where one tex is the mass in
grams of 1,000 meters of yarn.
Built-in end fitting Attachment secured directly to the end, or close to API SPEC 17E
the end of an umbilical, to enable the umbilical to
be mechanically anchored so as to resist tensile
loads and/or bending moments. The attachment
may incorporate a bend stiffener and is typically
located at an I/J-tube hang-off or vessel exit point.
Bullnose See pull-in head (3.1.48). API RP 17I
Bundle Laid-up functional components (hoses, electrical API SPEC 17E

cables, optical fibre cables) and associated fillers in
the umbilical prior to sheathing.
Bundle Laid-up functional components (hoses, tubes, ISO 13628-5

electric cables, optical fibre cables) and associated
fillers in the umbilical prior to sheathing.
Buoyancy module A buoy used in significant numbers at discrete API RP 17B

points over a section of riser to achieve wave
shape riser configurations (see 4.5.6). See also
definition for subsea buoy.
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Burst disk Weak points in the outer sheath designed to burst API SPEC 17J
when the gas pressure in the annulus exceeds a
specified value. The weak point is induced by
reducing the thickness of the sheath over a
localised area.
Burst-disk Weak point in the outer sheath designed to burst ISO13628-2

when the gas pressure in the annulus exceeds a
specified value.
NOTE: The weak point is induced by reducing the
thickness of the sheath over a localised area.
Cable Generic term used to describe a group of elec- API SPEC 17E
tric cores or optical fibres bundled together. The
electrical cores may be taped and/or jacketed to
maintain stability and mechanical protection. The
fibres may be bundled loosely in a tube or
individually in a slotted carrier which is over-
sheathed for mechanical protection. (See Appendix
C Figures 2 and 3).
Cable A generic term used to describe a bundle of API RP 17I

insulated electrical conductors or optical fibres.
Can also be used in place of the term umbilical.
Cable A series of round wires of steel or fabric (circular API SPEC 17K
cross-section) spirally wound (stranded) together
and used for structurally reinforcing the pipe.
Cable wires for flexible pipes are usually brass or
copper coated to promote chemical bonding of the
elastomer to the wires.
Cable Engine A device for tensioning and paying out cable. API RP 17I
Calendering The process of passing elastomer compound API SPEC 17K

between rollers to produce smooth sheets of
elastomer. This process is also used to cover
reinforcing cables and textiles with elastomer to
form sheets for winding onto pipes.
Capacitance Measurement of the ability of an electrical cable to API SPEC 17E

store electrostatic charge when potential
differences exist between the conductors.
Measured in Farads.
Capacitance A measurement of the electrical cable’s ability to API RP 17I

store electrostatic charge. This is measured in
Farads.
Carcass An interlocked metallic construction that can be API SPEC 17J

used as the innermost layer to prevent, totally or
partially, collapse of the internal pressure sheath or
pipe due to pipe decompression, external pressure,
tensile armor pressure, and mechanical crushing
loads. It may be used externally to protect the
external surface of the pipe.
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Carcass An interlocked metallic construction that can be API SPEC 17K

used as the innermost layer to prevent, totally
or partially, collapse of the pipe due to pipe
decompression, external pressure, reinforcement
layer pressure, and mechanical crushing loads. It
may be used externally to protect the external
surface of the pipe.
Carcass Interlocked metallic construction that can be used ISO13628-2

as the innermost layer to prevent total or partial
collapse of the internal pressure sheath or pipe due
to pipe decompression, external pressure, tensile
armour pressure and mechanical crushing loads.
NOTE: It may be used externally to protect the
external surface of the pipe.
Carousel Used for storage and transport of flexible pipe in API RP 17B
very long lengths and rotates about a vertical axis.
Pipe is wound under tension around the centre
hub.
Carousel A storage container that can be rotated by a drive API RP 17I

about a vertical axis. It incorporates an inner core
structure and an outer peripheral structure, both of
which support the umbilical. The umbilical is stored
at nominally zero tension. Carousels that do not
have a structure on their outer periphery to support
the umbilical are often known as turntables.
Carousel Storage container which can be rotated by a drive ISO 13628-5

about a vertical axis.
NOTE: It incorporates an inner core structure and
an outer peripheral structure, both of which support
the umbilical. The umbilical is stored at nominally
zero tension. Carousels which do not have a
structure on their outer periphery to support the
umbilical are often known as turntables.
Caterpillar Form of cable engine in which the umbilical is held API RP 17I
between two belts.
Caterpillar Cable engine in which the umbilical is held ISO 13628-5

between belts which transfer motive power to the
umbilical.
Characterisation Data Data relating to a component or an umbilical giving ISO 13628-5

an indication of performance but not giving specific
accept/reject criteria.
Characteristic impedance AC voltage/current ratio at any point along a API SPEC 17E
transmission line. Measured in Ohms.
Check Valve A device designed to restrict flow in one direction. API SPEC 17D
Check Valve Device designed to restrict flow in one direction. ISO 13628-4
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Chinese finger Type of gripper or stopper to hold the umbilical via API RP 17I
its outside diameter; comprised of a number of
spirally interwoven wires attached to an eye. Other
types include Siemens Stoppers, Chain Stoppers
and BT(M) Stoppers.
Chinese Finger Type of gripper or stopper to hold the umbilical via ISO 13628-5
its outer diameter, comprising a number of spirally
interwoven wires attached to an in-built anchorage
arrangement.
Chinese fingers A woven steel wire or fabric sleeve that can be API RP 17B
installed over a flexible pipe and drawn tight to grip
it for support or applying tension to the pipe.
Chinese lantern Riser configuration used in shallow water offshore API RP 17B
loading systems to connect a PLEM to a buoy
directly above it. The upper and lower connections
are vertical and excess riser length is supported by
distributed buoyancy. See Figure 4.
Chinese lantern A configuration for a dynamic umbilical. API RP 17I
Choke and Kill Line Flexible pipe jumper located between choke API SPEC 17J
manifold and blow-out preventer.
Choke and Kill Line Flexible pipe jumper located between choke API SPEC 17K
manifold and blow-out preventer.
Choke and Kill Line Flexible pipe jumper located between a choke ISO13628-2
manifold and a blow-out preventer.
Circulation Control Valve Valve normally placed across the circulation point ISO 13628-3
to allow isolation of the tubing strings or
tubingkasing during production.
Circulation Control Valve A valve normally placed across the circulation point API RP 17C
(CCV) to allow isolation of the tubing strings or tubing/
casing during production.
Circulation Point That location where communication is established API RP 17C

between supply and return fluids for TFL servicing.
Circulation Point Location where communication is established ISO 13628-3

between supply and return fluids for TFL servicing.
Client The company which has a contract with the API RP 17I
installer for the installation of the umbilical.
Coaxial cable Cable for the transmission of signal data of low to API SPEC 17E
high frequency. The conductor pair is arranged
concentrically with an annulus of di-electric material
between the conductors.
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Commanded Closure Closure of the underwater safety valve and ISO 13628-6
possibly other valves depending on the control
system design
NOTE Such commands may originate manually,
automatically or as part of an ESD.
Communication Cable See signal cable. API RP 17I
Completion Riser A riser that is designed to fit inside a BOP to allow API SPEC 17D
installation of a tubing hanger, and may also be
suitable for connection to the tree upper connection
for use as a means for running the tree or for use
as a workover riser (see workover riser).
Completion Riser Riser that is designed to fit inside a BOP to allow ISO 13628-4
installation of a tubing hanger, and may also be
suitable for connection to the tree upper connection
for use as a means for running the tree or for use
as a workover riser.
Completion workover riser The temporary riser used during completion or API RP 17G
(C m O riser) workover operations.
Components Hoses and electrical cables incorporated in API SPEC 17E

umbilicals. May also include optical fibre cables.
Compound The name given to the mix of elastomer material API SPEC 17K
and various additives immediately prior to the
curing process.
Concentric Bore Tubing A tubing hanger where the production bore is API SPEC 17D
Hanger concentric with the O.D. of the hanger, normally
requiring no orientation during installation.
Conductor Rod of conductive metal. In an electric cable a API SPEC 17E

conductor refers to a conductive material, such as
copper in either stranded or solid form used to
transmit electrical power and/or electrical
communications.
Conductor The part of the cable along which electricity can API RP 17I
travel. It is manufactured from conductive material,
such as copper, in either stranded, multi-bunched,
or solid form.
Conductor Housing The top of the first casing string which forms the API SPEC 17D
basic foundation of the subsea wellhead and
provides attachments for guidance structures.
Conductor Housing Top of the first casing string which forms the basic ISO 13628-4
foundation of the subsea wellhead and provides
attachments for guidance structures.
Conductor resistance Linear resistance of an electrical conductor to a API SPEC 17E

direct current. Measured in Ohms.
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Connector A device used to join two electrical cables or two API RP 17I
optical units.
Connector A device used to provide a leak tight structural API SPEC 17J
connection between the end fitting and adjacent
piping. Connectors include bolted flanges, clamped
hubs, and proprietary connectors. They may be
designed for diver assisted makeup or for diverless
operation using either mechanical or hydraulic
apparatus.
Connector A device used to provide a leak tight structural API SPEC 17K
connection between the end fitting and adjacent
piping. Connectors include bolted flanges, clamped
hubs and proprietary connectors. They may be
designed for diver-assisted makeup or for diverless
operation using either mechanical or hydraulic
apparatus.
Connector Device used to provide a leak-tight structural ISO13628-2
connection between an end fitting and adjacent
piping.
NOTE: Connectors include bolted flanges, clamped
hubs and proprietary connectors. They may be
designed for diver- assisted makeup or for
diverless operation using either mechanical or
hydraulic apparatus.
Control Path Length Total distance that a control signal (electrical or ISO 13628-6
(CPL) hydraulic) travels to the subsea control module or
valve actuator.
Core Generic term used to describe an individual API SPEC 17E

electrically insulated conductor. (See Appendix C,
Figure 1).
Core Generic term used to describe an individual ISO 13628-5

electrically insulated conductor.
Corrosion Cap A cap placed over the wellhead to protect it from API SPEC 17D
contamination by debris, marine growth, or
corrosion during temporary abandonment of the
well.
Corrosion Cap Cap placed over the wellhead to protect it from ISO 13628-4
contamination by debris, marine growth, or
corrosion during temporary abandonment of the
well.
Corrosion Resistant Alloys Non ferrous alloys where any one or the s u m of API SPEC 17D
(CM) the specified amount of the following alloy
elements exceeds 50%: titanium, nickel, cobalt,
chromium, and molybdenum.
Corrosion Resistant Materials Ferrous or non ferrous alloys which are more API SPEC 17D
(CRM) corrosion resistant than low alloy steels. This term
includes CRA's, duplex, and stainless steels.
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Corrosion Restistant Alloys Non ferrous alloys where any one or the s u m of API SPEC 17D
(CM) the specified amount of the following alloy
elements exceeds 50%: titanium, nickel, cobalt,
chromium, and molybdenum.
Corrosion-resistant Alloys Ferrous and non-ferrous alloys which are more ISO 13628-4
corrosion resistant than low alloy steels.
Coupling Device used to splice two hose lengths together. API SPEC 17E
(See Appendix B, Figure 4).
Coupling A device used to join two hose lengths. API RP 17I
Cover A layer of elastomer between the reinforcing layer API SPEC 17K
and the external environment (or external carcass if
provided) used to protect the pipe against
penetration of seawater and other external
environments, corrosion, abrasion and mechanical
damage.
Crab Lay Installation deployment activity whereby the ISO 13628-5

installation vessel moves sideways along, or at the
end of, the installation route.
Crimping Method of attaching a coupling or end fitting to a API SPEC 17E

hose by compressing the coupling/fitting abutment
with a radially applied load generally by means of a
segmented die arrangement. (See Appendix B,
Figure 1). Also applies to an abutment which is
non-circular in cross-section (e.g. hexagonal), and
is compressed by means of a two-part die of the
same cross-sectional form, but with reduced
dimensions.
Crossing The means by which an umbilical crosses an API RP 17I

exposed pipeline.
Crossover A flexible flowline crossing another pipe already API SPEC 17J
laid on the seabed. The underlying pipe may be a
steel pipe or another flexible pipe. It may be
required to support the overlying pipe to prevent
overbending or crushing of the new or existing
pipes.
Crossover A flexible flowline crossing another pipe already API SPEC 17K
laid on the seabed. The underlying pipe may be a
steel pipe or another flexible pipe. It may be
required to support the overlying pipe to prevent
overbending or crushing of the new or existing
pipes.
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Cross-talk Trespass of electrical energy from one electrical API SPEC 17E
circuit to another. Measured as a power ratio in two
configurations:
a.) Differential Mode - measured between cores in
a pair.
b.) Common Mode - measured between cores and
screen. Expressed in decibels (dB).
Cross-talk The measurement of noise induced in a signal API RP 17I

cable due to an adjacent power cable. This is
measured as a power ratio in two ways:
a. Differential Mode-measured difference between
signal pair.
b. Common Mode measured with one signal line
grounded, that is, measured between one signal
line and ground.
Curing The process of changing irreversibly, usually at API SPEC 17K

elevated temperatures, the properties of a
thermosetting resin or an elastomer compound by
chemical reaction. Cure may be accomplished by
the addition of curing (cross linking) agents, with or
without heat and pressure.
D- The symbol “dl’ refers to the nominal internal API RP 17C

diameter of a conduit.
DC conductor resistance Resistive value of the electrical conductor. API RP 17I

Measured in ohms.
DC loop resistance DC conductor resistance of a pair of conductors API SPEC 17E

connected in series. Measured in Ohms.
Deployment System All equipment involved in the launch and recovery ISO 13628-9
of the ROT system.
Depth Rating The maximum rated working depth of a piece of API SPEC 17D
equipment at a given set of operating conditions.
Depth Rating Maximum rated working depth of a piece of ISO 13628-4

equipment at a given set of operating conditions.
This term includes nickel alloys, stainless steels,
copper-nickel alloys and titanium.
Design life Specified period of time during which the umbilical API SPEC 17E
shall fulfil its performance requirements.
Design Life Service life multiplied by an appropriate safety ISO 13628-5

factor.
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Design Methodology An evaluation report prepared by an Independent API SPEC 17J

Verification Report Verification Agent at the time of an initial review, for
a specific manufacturer, confirming the suitability
and appropriate limits on the manufacturer’s design
methodologies. The Design Methodology
Verification Report may include occasional
amendments of revisions to address extensions
beyond previous limits or revisions of
methodologies.
Design Methodology Evaluation report prepared by an independent ISO13628-2

Verification Report verification agent at the time of an initial review, for
a specific manufacturer, confirming the suitability
and appropriate limits of the manufacturer’s design
methodologies.
NOTE: The design methodology verification report
may include occasional amendments or revisions
to address the exceeding of previous limits or
changes in methodologies.
Design plan Schedule of design and qualification activities API SPEC 17E
identifying the stages at which Manufacturer,
Purchaser, Third Parties or Independent
Inspectorates are involved and, additionally,
identifying the specifications involved, procedures,
acceptance criteria and instructions that are
relevant.
Design Pressure The minimum or maximum pressure, inclusive of API SPEC 17J
operating pressure, surge pressure including shut-
in pressure where applicable, vacuum conditions
and static pressure head.
Design Pressure The minimum or maximum pressure, inclusive of API SPEC 17K
in pressure where applicable, vacuum conditions
Design Pressure Minimum or maximum pressure, inclusive of ISO13628-2

in pressure and, if applicable, vacuum conditions
Design Pressure Pressure which is equal to or greater than the ISO 13628-6
Rated Working Pressure maximum service conditions, and for which all
components are rated.
Design Working Load Maximum tensile load at which the umbilical API RP 17I
functionality is unimpaired.
Design Working Load Maximum working load multiplied by an appropriate ISO 13628-5
safety factor.
Design Working Pressure Maximum working pressure at which a hose or ISO 13628-5
(DWP) tube is rated for continuous operation.
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Direct Hydraulic Control Control method wherein hydraulic pressure is ISO 13628-6
applied through an umbilical line to act directly on a
subsea valve actuator.
NOTE: Upon venting of the pressure at the surface,
the control fluid is returned through the umbilical to
the surface due to the action of the restoring spring
in the valve actuator. Subsea functions may be
ganged together to reduce the number of umbilical
lines.
Diverter A device used to direct tools a t a branch API RP 17C

connection. A generic term referring to that
category of equipment which includes deflectors,
diverters, and selectors.
Diverter Device used to direct tools at a branch connection. ISO 13628-3

NOTE: Used generically, it refers to that category
of equipment which includes deflectors, diverters
and selectors.
Downstream Direction of movement away from the reservoir. API SPEC 17D
Downstream Direction of movement away from the reservoir. ISO 13628-4
Downstream Direction away from the source of pressure or flow. ISO 13628-6
Drain wire Conductor placed in contact with an electrical API SPEC 17E
screen to improve and maintain the electrical
continuity of the screen. (Generally used in
conjunction with metallized plastic film screens).
Drift A gage used to check minimum radius of API RP 17C

curvature and minimum ID of loops, flowline, and
nipples.
Drift To gauge or measure pipe by means of a mandrel API RP 17G

passed through it to ensure the passage of tools,
pumps, and other well servicing equipment.
Drift Gauge used to check the minimum radius of ISO 13628-3

curvature and minimum ID of loops, flowline and
nipples.
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Dynamic analysis An analysis undertaken of an umbilical system that API SPEC 17E
will be subject to continuous dynamic excitation to
help ensure that the system is designed, installed
and operated safely and reliably. The results of
analysis, typical histories of forces, moments,
displacements, stresses, curvatures, deformations
may be used in the design phase for checking and
refining the proposed system design and
determining proper installation procedures. The
analysis may be combined with the interaction
analysis of other subsea systems such as adjacent
dynamic umbilical systems and/or dynamic
production risers. Used to determine the motion
envelope of the umbilical with respect to other
elements (risers, anchor chains, buoys, etc.).
Dynamic Application Flexible pipe is exposed to cyclically varying loads API SPEC 17J
and deflections during normal operation. The pipe
is specially constructed to withstand a large
number of bending/tensile/torsional cycles.
Dynamic Application Service in which flexible pipe is exposed to API SPEC 17K
cyclically varying loads and deflections during
normal operation. The pipe is specially constructed
to withstand a large number of bending/tensile/
torsional cycles.
Dynamic Application Application in which the flexible pipe is exposed to ISO13628-2

cyclically varying loads and deflections during
normal operation.
NOTE: The pipe is specially constructed to
withstand a large number of bending, tensile and
torsional cycles.
Electrohydraulic Control Control method wherein electrical signals are ISO 13628-6
conducted to the subsea system and used to open
or close electrically-controlled hydraulic control
valves
NOTE: Hydraulic fluid is locally sourced and acts
on the associated subsea valve actuator. "Locally
sourced" may mean locally stored pressurized fluid
or fluid supplied by a hydraulic umbilical line. With
electrohydraulic control systems, data telemetry
(readback) is readily available at high speed.
Multiplexing of the electrical signals reduces the
number of conductors in the electrical umbilical.
Emergency disconnect A subsea equipment package interfacing to the API RP 17G

package (EDP) completion riser for bore isolation and circulation,
and to the L W , the production tree, and the tree
cap for installation/retrieval purposes.
End fitting Attachment secured directly to the end of hose API SPEC 17E
incorporating one half of a metal-metal seal, used
to enable connection of the hose to another piece
of equipment.
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End Fitting An attachment secured directly to the end of a API RP 17I

hose incorporating one-half of a metal-metal seal,
used to enable connection of the hose to another
piece of equipment. See also coupling (3.1.20).
End Fitting A mechanical device which forms the transition API SPEC 17J
between the flexible pipe body and the connector.
The different pipe layers are terminated in the end
fitting in such a way as to transfer the load between
the flexible pipe and the connector.
End Fitting Mechanical device which forms the transition ISO13628-2

between the flexible pipe body and the connector.
NOTE: The different pipe layers are terminated in
the end fittings in such a way as to transfer the load
between the flexible pipe and the connectors.
End termination Mechanical fitting attached to the end of an API SPEC 17E
umbilical which provides a means of transferring
installation and operating loads, fluid and electrical
services to a mating assembly mounted on the
subsea installation or surface facility.
End Termination Mechanical fitting attached to the end of an ISO 13628-5

umbilical which provides a means of transferring
installation and operating loads, fluid and electrical
services to a mating assembly mounted on the
subsea facility or surface facility.
Environmental seal The outermost pressure- containing seal at a API RP 17G

connector interface. This seal normally separates a
pressurised medium from the surrounding
environment.
Extension Sub Sealing tubular member that provides tree bore API SPEC 17D
continuity between adjacent tree components.
Extension Sub Sealing tubular member that provides tree bore ISO 13628-4
continuity between adjacent tree components.
Factory acceptance test The test series carried out on the complete API RP 17I
umbilical system and normally witnessed by the
client at the manufacturer’s premises as soon as
practicable after manufacture is complete. The
results of these tests are submitted to the client for
approval.
Factory acceptance test A test conducted by the manufacturer to verify that API RP 17G
(FAT) the manufacture of a specific assembly meets all
intended functional and operational requirements.
Factory Acceptance Test Series of tests carried out on the complete ISO 13628-5
(FAT) umbilical system after manufacture is complete, to
verify the integrity of the umbilical.
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Fail Closed Valve An actuated valve designed to fail to the closed API SPEC 17D
position.
Fail Closed Valve Actuated valve designed to fail to the closed ISO 13628-4
position.
Fail Open Valve Actuated valve designed to fail to the open ISO 13628-4
position.
First End Connect2on The connection in ade a the initiation of the pipe API SPEC 17D
laying process.
First-foot sample (also, test A sample taken after approximately 1 ft. (0,3m) of API RP 17 A
portion sample or first-in cargo has been loaded into a vessel`s tank.
sample)
Fishscaling The tendency of one tensile armor wire edge to lift API SPEC 17J
off of the underlying layer because of deflection
or incorrect twist deformation during armor winding.
Fish-scaling Tendency of one tensile armour wire edge to ISO13628-2

become detached from the underlying layer either
because of deflection or because of incorrect twist
deformation during armour winding.
Flexible Flowline A flexible pipe, wholly or in part, resting on the API SPEC 17J
seafloor or buried below the seafloor, and used in a
static application. The term flowline is used in this
document as a generic term for flexible flowlines.
Flexible Pipe An assembly of a pipe body and end fittings. The API SPEC 17J
pipe body comprises a composite of layered
materials that form a pressure-containing conduit.
The pipe structure allows large deflections without
a significant increase in bending stresses. Normally
the pipe body is built up as a composite structure
comprising metallic and polymer layers. The term
pipe is used in this document as a generic term for
flexible pipe.
Flexible Pipe Assembly of a pipe body and end fittings. ISO13628-2

NOTE: The pipe body comprises a composite of
layered materials that form a pressure-containing
conduit. The pipe structure allows large deflections
without a significant increase in bending stresses.
Normally the pipe body is built up as a composite
structure comprising metallic and polymer layers.
The term "pipe" is used in this part of IS0 13628 as
a generic term for flexible pipe.
Flexible pipe system A fluid conveyance system for which the flexible API RP 17B
pipe(s) is the primary component and includes
ancillary components attached directly or indirectly
to the pipe.
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Flexible Riser A flexible pipe connecting a plat-form/buoy/ship to API SPEC 17J

a flowline, seafloor installation, or another platform.
The riser may be freely suspended (free, catenary),
restrained to some extent (buoys, chains), totally
restrained, or enclosed in a tube (I or J tubes).
Floating vessel An offshore drilling structure that floats and is not API RP 17G
secured to the seafloor except by means of il
anchors. Semisubmersible drilling rigs and drill
ships are floating vessels.
Flow Loops Piping which connects the outlet(s) of the subsea API SPEC 17D
tree to the subsea flowline connection and/or to
other tree piping. connections (crossover piping,
etc.).
Flow Loops Piping which connects the outlet(s) of the subsea ISO 13628-4
tree to the subsea flowline connection and/or to
other tree piping connections (crossover piping,
etc.)
Flowline Any pipeline connecting to the subsea tree API SPEC 17D
assembly.
Flowline Line from a platform or land facility to a subsea ISO 13628-3

Service Line facility used for TFL servicing.
NOTE: It may also be used for production or other
testing of the well.
Flowline Any pipeline connecting to the subsea tree ISO 13628-4

ssembly.
Flowline Connector Support A structural frame which receives and supports the API SPEC 17D
Frame flowline connector and transfers flowline loads back
into the wellhead structure.
Flowline Connector Support Structural frame which receives and supports the ISO 13628-4
Frame flowline connector and transfers flowline loads back
into the wellhead or seabed anchored structure.
Flowline Connector System The equipment used to attach subsea pipelines API SPEC 17D
and/or control umbilicals to a subsea tree. The
system may include means to guide the end of the
pipeline or umbilical into place and may include
remote connection or disconnection capability.
Flowline Connector System Equipment used to attach subsea pipelines and/or ISO 13628-4
control umbilicals to a subsea tree.
NOTE: The system may include means to guide
the end of the pipeline or umbilical into place and
may include remote connection or disconnection
capability.
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Flowline Signature Particular set of pressure pulses (spikes) read or ISO 13628-3
Service Line Signature recorded at the surface that identifies a certain
point in the service/flowline or well as tools are
pumped past.
Free hanging catenary Riser configuration-see Figure 4. API RP 17B
Functional Components Components included within an umbilical which are ISO 13628-5
required to fulfil the operational service needs.
EXAMPLES: Hoses, tubes, electric/optical fibre
cables.
Functional specification Document that specifies the totality of needs API SPEC 17E
expressed by features, characteristics, process
conditions, boundaries and exclusions defining the
performance of a product or service including QA
requirements.
Functional Specification Document that specifies the totality of needs ISO 13628-5
expressed by features, characteristics, process
conditions, boundaries and exclusions defining the
performance of a product or service including
quality assurance requirements.
Gas-free A tank, compartment or container is gas-free when API RP 17 A

sufficient fresh air has been introduced into it to
lower the level of any flammable, toxic or inert gas
to that required for a specific purpose, e.g. hot
work, entry etc.
Guide Funnel Tapered enlargement at the end of a guidance API SPEC 17D
member to provide primary guidance over another
guidance member.
Guide Funnel Tapered enlargement at the end of a guidance ISO 13628-4

member to provide primary guidance over another
guidance member.
Guide Lineless Systems Systems which do not depend on the ISO 13628-4
establishment of guide lines from the seafloor to
the surface vessel for guidance and alignment of
subsea equipment during installation, operation,
intervention, or retrieval.
Guide Lines Taut lines from the seafloor to the surface for the ISO 13628-4
purpose of guiding equipment to the seafloor
structure.
Guidelineless Systems Systems which do not depend on the API SPEC 17D
establishment of guidelines from the seafloor to
the surface vessel for guidance and alignment of
subsea equipment during installation, operation,
intervention] or retrieval.
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Harmonised document Documents intended for international use, API RP 17I

particularly those that have been ratified by the
appropriate international bodies.
Heattrace An element incorporated into pipe structure to API RP 17B

provide heating.
Heave-compensated System System that limits the effect of vertical vessel ISO 13628-9
motion on the deployed ROT system.
High Pressure Riser A tubular member which extends the wellbore from API SPEC 17D
the mudline tubing spool to a surface BOP.
High Pressure Riser Tubular member which extends the wellbore from ISO 13628-4
the mudline wellhead or tubing spool to a surface
BOP.
H-member A nipple assembly that provides fluid API RP 17C

communication and circulation between strings of
tubing in the wellbore.
H-member Nipple assembly that provides fluid communication ISO 13628-3

and circulation between strings of tubing in the
wellbore.
Hose Flexible pressure containing pipe which can API SPEC 17E
perform functions similar to a rigid pipe and
withstand repeated flexure at small radii without
adverse effects.
Hose A flexible pipe that can perform functions similar to API RP 17I
a rigid pipe and withstand repeated flexure at small
radii without adverse effects.
Hose assembly Length of hose with an end fitting attached at each API SPEC 17E
end.
Hose assembly A length of hose with end fittings installed at each API RP 17I
end.
Hose liner Innermost component of a hose providing the API SPEC 17E
diaphragm seal for containing and conveying fluids.
Sometimes referred to as the core tube. (See
Appendix C, Figure 5).
Hose reinforcement Or more layers of high tenacity synthetic fibre API SPEC 17E
applied around the hose liner to provide the design
pressure rating requirements. (See Appendix C,
Figure 5).
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Host Facility Fixed or floating facility to which the umbilical is ISO 13628-5
mechanically and functionally connected and which
provides the functions and services to be
transmitted through the umbilical.
EXAMPLES: Platform, buoy, floating production
system.
Hydrogen Getter Medium, within an optical fibre system, that ISO 13628-5
absorbs hydrogen.
Hydrostatic Test Pressure Maximum test pressure at a level greater than the ISO 13628-6
Proof Pressure design pressure (rated working pressure).
Inboard Tree Piping Subsea tree piping which is upstream of the first ISO 13628-4
tree wing valve.
Inboard Tree Pipling Subsea tree piping which is upstream of the first API SPEC 17D
tree wing valve.
Independent Verification An independent party or group, selected by the API SPEC 17J
Agent manufacturer, that can verify the indicated
methodologies or performance based on the
technical literature, analyses, and test results and
other information provided by the manufacturer.
The agent is also called upon to witness some
measurements and tests related to material
qualification.
Independent Verification Independent party or group, selected by the ISO13628-2

Agent manufacturer, that can verify the indicated
methodologies or performance in the light of the
technical literature, analyses, test results and other
information provided by the manufacturer.
NOTE: The agent is also called upon to witness
some measurements and tests related to material
qualification.
Inductance Constant relating the electromagnetic force API SPEC 17E

induced within the electrical cable to the current
variation with time. Measured in Webers per
ampere and has a SI derived unit of Henry.
Inductance A measurement of electromagnetic force induced API RP 17I

within the electrical cable. This is measured in
Webers per ampere and has a SI derived unit of
Henry.
Inspection and test plan Schedule of inspection and test activities identifying API SPEC 17E
the stages at which Manufacturer, Purchaser, Third
Parties, or Independent Inspectorates are involved
and, additionally, identifying the specifications
involved, procedures, acceptance criteria and
instructions that are relevant.
Installer The organisation responsible for the installation of API RP 17I

the umbilical.
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Insulated conductor Conductor insulated with a suitable dielectric API SPEC 17E
material.
Insulation Layer of dielectric material covering an electrical API SPEC 17E

conductor.
Insulation Layer An additional layer added to the flexible pipe to API SPEC 17J
increase the thermal insulation properties. The
layer is usually located between the outer tensile
armor layer and the outer sheath.
Insulation Layer Additional layer added to the flexible pipe to ISO13628-2

increase its thermal insulation properties.
NOTE: The layer is usually located between the
outer tensile armour layer and the outer sheath.
Insulation resistance Resistance of the conductor insulation when API SPEC 17E
applied with a constant DC potential across the
cable insulation. Measured in Ohms.
Insulation resistance The resistance in ohms of a conductor’s insulation API RP 17I

when a constant DC potential is applied across the
cable insulation.
Integrated service umbilical A structure in which the inner core is a standard API RP 17B
(ISUm) flexible pipe construction. Umbilical components
are wound around the core pipe and covered with a
protective outer sheath (see 4.3.4).
Intermediate Sheath Extruded polymer layer located between internal API SPEC 17J
pressure and outer sheaths, which may be used as
a barrier to external fluids in smooth bore pipes or
as an anti-wear layer.
Intermediate Sheath Extruded polymer layer located between internal ISO13628-2

pressure and outer sheaths.
NOTE: This layer may be used either as a barrier
to external fluids in smooth bore pipes or as an
anti-wear layer.
Internal Pressure Sheath Polymer layer that ensures internal-fluid integrity. API SPEC 17J
This layer may consist of a number of sub-layers.
Internal Pressure Sheath Polymer layer that ensures internal fluid integrity. ISO13628-2
NOTE: This layer may consist of a number of sub-
layers.
Intervention Fixtures Devices or features permanently fitted to subsea ISO 13628-4

well equipment to facilitate subsea intervention
tasks including, but not limited to:
- grasping intervention fixtures
- docking intervention fixtures
- landing intervention fixtures
- linear actuator intervention fixtures
- rotary actuator intervention fixtures
- fluid coupling intervention fixtures
-
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Intervention System Means to deploy or convey intervention tools to API SPEC 17D
subsea well equipment to. Carry out intervention
tasks including:
remotely operated vehicle (ROW atmospheric
diving system (ADS) diver
Intervention System Means to deploy or convey intervention tools to ISO 13628-4

subsea well equipment to carry out intervention
tasks including:
- ROV;
- ROT;
- ADS;
- diver
Intervention Tools A device or remotely operated tool deployed by an API SPEC 17D
intervention system to mate or interface with
intervention fixtures.
Intervention Tools Device or ROT deployed by an intervention system ISO 13628-4

to mate or interface with intervention fixtures.
Invervention Fixtures Devices or features permanently fitted to subsea API SPEC 17D
tasks including] but not limited to:
grasping intervention fixtures
docking intervention fixtures
landing intervention fixtures
linear actuator intervention fixture
Invervention Fixtures Devices or features permanently fitted to subsea API SPEC 17D
tasks including] but not limited to:
grasping intervention fixtures
docking intervention fixtures
landing intervention fixtures
linear actuator intervention fixture
rotary actuator intervention fixtures
fluid coupling intervention fixtures
Joint Means of joining together two lengths of umbilical API SPEC 17E
to effect a repair or to achieve the required
production length.
Joint A means of joining together two lengths of API RP 17I

umbilical. This is also known as a joint box, splice
box, or repair joint.
JS Riser configuration similar to a lazy-S (see API RP 17B

Figure 4). with the exception that the lower
catenary passes back underneath the subsea
buoy. Also called reverse ~ s.
J-tube A vertical pipe from the seabed to the platform API RP 17I
topsides through which an umbilical can be routed.
It begins just above the mudline and includes a
bend at the bottom end (for which it is named).
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J-tube seal A device for sealing the annular space between the API RP 17I
umbilical and the wall of the J-tube.
Jumper Short flexible pipe used in subsea and top-side, API SPEC 17J
static, or dynamic applications.
Jumper Short flexible pipe used in subsea and topside, ISO13628-2

static or dynamic applications.
Jumper bundle Group of electric cables or hoses on their own or API SPEC 17E
with combinations of each other bundled or cabled
together to provide a flexible connection between
subsea systems, or between a subsea termination/
subsea distribution unit and a subsea system.
Kilometre point The distance along the route as laid. API RP 17I
Lay Angle This is the angle between the axis of a spiral API SPEC 17J
wound element (for example, armor wires) and a
line parallel to the flexible pipe longitudinal axis.
Lay Angle Angle between the axis of a spiral wound element ISO13628-2
(e.9. armour wires) and a line parallel to the flexible
pipe longitudinal axis.
Lay-up Operation of assembling electrical cores or optical API SPEC 17E

fibres into a cable, or hoses, electric cables, optical
fibre cables into a bundle, or sub-bundle. Also
known as cabling.
Lay-up Cabling Operation of assembling electrical cores or optical ISO 13628-5

fibres into a cable, or hoses, tubes, electric cables,
optical fibre cables into a bundle, or sub-bundle.
Lazy S Riser configuration-see Figure 4. API RP 17B
Lazy wave Riser configuration-see Figure 4. API RP 17B

Lifting device A tool dedicated for lifting. API RP 17G
Linear density Mass per unit length of yarn expressed in tex, API SPEC 17E
where one tex is the mass in grams of 1,000
meters of yarn. E.g. A yarn designated 330 tex has
a mass of 330 g per 1,000 m length.
Locomotive (piston) A finned (cup) device to transport and manipulate API RP 17C
TFL tools.
Loop A curved section of pipe allowing change in API RP 17C

direction of TFL pipelines.
Loop Curved section of pipe allowing change in direction ISO 13628-3

of TFL flowlines.
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Lower Workover Riser A unitised assembly that interfaces with the tree API SPEC 17D
Package (LWRP) upper connection and allow a sealing of the tree
production bores). May also allow disconnect from
the top connection of the LWRP, to permit retrieval
of the workover riser, while wireline equipment is in
the tree bore(s).
Lower workover riser A subsea equipment package containing valving API RP 17G
package (LWRP) and BOP rams, which are sometimes required for
safe well completion and workover operations
through the subsea tree.
Lubricator A tube and valve assembly that permits tool strings API RP 17C
to be inserted into and removed from a pressurised
system.
Lubricator Tube and valve assembly that permits tool-strings ISO 13628-3
to be inserted into and removed from a pressurized
system.
Lubricator adapter The means of attaching a wireline lubricator or API RP 17G

coiled tubing unit to the top of the surface tree.
LWRP Unitized assembly that interfaces with the tree ISO 13628-4
upper connection and allows sealing of the tree
vertical bore(s).
NOTE: This may also allow disconnection from the
top connection of the LWRP, to permit retrieval of
the workover riser while wireline equipment is in
the tree bore(s)
Manufacturer Manufacturer of the umbilical and/or its component API SPEC 17E
parts.
Manufacturer The manufacturer of the umbilical or its component API RP 17I

parts.
Manufacturer’s written Specification for the umbilical and the umbilical API SPEC 17E
specification components and their manufacture, generated by
the Manufacturer in response to Purchaser
specified requirements. The specification may
comprise a multiplicity of documents (Design Plan,
Test Procedures, Inspection and Test Plan, etc.).
Manufacturer’s written Specification of umbilical and umbilical components API RP 17I

specification supplied by the manufacturer to the client or
installer.
Manufacturer’s Written Specification for the umbilical, the umbilical ISO 13628-5
Specification components and their manufacture, generated by
the manufacturer in compliance with requirements
specified by the purchaser and this part of ISO
13628.
NOTE: The specification may comprise a
multiplicity of documents (design plan, inspection
and test plan, test procedures, etc.).
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Maximum working load Maximum working tensile load that the umbilical API SPEC 17E
can withstand continuously during loadout,
deployment and/or in the installed configuration
without suffering damage or loss of performance.
Note: As the bending radius of the umbilical
decreases, the maximum working load decreases.
Maximum Working Load Maximum working tensile load that the umbilical ISO 13628-5
can continuously withstand during handling and/or
in the installed configuration without suffering
damage or loss of performance.
NOTE: As the bending radius of the umbilical
decreases, the maximum working load decreases.
May Indicates a possible course of action. API SPEC 17E
Messenger Wire A device installed or pre-fitted into an I-tube or J- ISO 13628-5

tube for transferring the primary pulling device,
usually a rope, into the tube to provide the means
of pulling an umbilical through the tube.
Minimum bend radius Minimum bend radius to which a functional API SPEC 17E
component (hose, electric cable, etc.), or umbilical
may be bent during processing, reeling and
unreeling, storage and during installation, service
and recovery. It is measured from the inside of the
bend. (See Appendix B, Figure 3).
Minimum Bend Radius Bend radius to which a functional component ISO 13628-5
(electrical/optical fibre cable, hose, tube, umbilical,
etc.) may be bent during processing, reeling and
unreeling, storage and installation, service and
recovery without damage.
NOTE: Minimum bend radius is measured from the
centre of the bend to the functional component
outer diameter on the inside of its bend which may
vary with the load applied to the component or
umbilical.
Minimum breaking load Minimum tensile load that the umbilical can sustain API SPEC 17E
before mechanical failure occurs when the load is
applied with the umbilical in the straight condition.
Minimum Breaking Load Minimum tensile load that the umbilical can sustain ISO 13628-5
before mechanical failure occurs when the load is
applied with the umbilical in a straight condition.
Minimum Operating Pressure Lowest operating pressure, at any point in the ISO 13628-6
system, during normal conditions at which the
system can operate effectively.
Misalignment Connections Special connection devices which allow lateral API SPEC 17D
angular, and/or rotational misalignment between
the fluid containing components being connected,
sometimes used to facilitate connection of pipelines
to subsea trees.
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Moon Pool A central passage directly under the rotary table in API SPEC 17D
a floating vessel through which subsea equipment
may be lowered into place or retrieved to the
surface.
Mudline Suspension System Drilling system consisting of a series of housings ISO 13628-4
used to support casing strings at the mudline,
installed from a bottom-supported rig using a
surface BOP.
Mudline Suspension System A drilling system consisting of a series of housings API SPEC 17D
(MLS) used to support casing strings at the mudline,
installed from a bottom supported rig using a
surface BOB.
Multi bore Multiple flexible pipes and/or umbilicals are API RP 17B
contained in a single construction. An outer sheath
is extruded over the bundle (see 4.3.5).
Multi-coupler Multiway connector arrangement comprising two ISO 13628-5

stabplate sub-assemblies, one of which comprises
a number of hydraulic and/or electric and/or optical
coupler halves, each carrying a separate service,
which mate simultaneously with corresponding
coupler halves on the other sub-assembly, when
the two sub-assemblies are brought together.
Multiple configuration A riser system which has more than one riser API RP 17B
connected at a mid-depth location, such as at a
subsea buoy/arch system.
Nonpressure Structural and other parts that do not contain or API SPEC 17D
Containing/Controlling Parts control pressure, such as guidebases,
guideframes, and wear bushings.
Nonpressure- Structural and other parts that do not contain or ISO 13628-4
Containing/Controlling Parts control pressure, such as guidebases,
guideframes, and wear bushings.
Off Set Horizontal component of CPL. ISO 13628-6
Operating envelope That limited range of parameters in which API RP 17G

operations will result in safe and acceptable
equipment performance.
Oriented Tubing Hangers A tubing hanger having two or more separate API SPEC 17D
parallel bores and requiring orientation during
installation.
Orienting Bushings Nonpressure containing parts which are used to API SPEC 17D
orient equipment or tools with respect to the
wellhead.
Orienting Bushings Non-pressure-containing parts which are used to ISO 13628-4

orient equipment or tools with respect to the
wellhead.
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Oscillatory lay-up Method of laying-up, whereby the components to API SPEC 17E
be cabled together are rotated around the axis of
the cabled product, typically 360¡-720¡, followed by
a reversal in the direction of rotation for a similar
level of angular rotation, after which the rotation
sequence is repeated. Also known as ÒSZÓ lay-
up. (See Appendix D, Figure 2).
Outboard Tree Piping Subsea tree piping which is downstream of the first API SPEC 17D
tree wing valve and upstream of flowline connector
(see flow loop).
Outboard Tree Piping Subsea tree piping which is downstream of the first ISO 13628-4
tree wing valve and upstream of flowline connector
(see flow IOOP)
Outer Sheath Polymer layer used to protect the pipe against API SPEC 17J
penetration of seawater and other external envi-
ronments, corrosion, abrasion and mechanical
damage, and to keep the tensile armors in position
after forming.
Outer Sheath Polymer layer used to protect the pipe against ISO13628-2
penetration by sea water and other external
environments, corrosion, abrasion and mechanical
damage, and to keep the tensile armours in
position after forming.
Ovalization The out-of-roundness of the pipe, defined as the API RP 17B

following:
D,, - D m i n
L" + D m ,
where D- and D- are maximum and minimum pipe
diameter respectively.
Oversheath Additional extruded thermoplastic covering used to API SPEC 17E

build-up the outside diameter of an electric cable,
or a hose. Used to provide additional protection
and/or oversheath: additional extruded
thermoplastic covering used to build-up the outside
diameter of an electric cable, or a hose. Used to
provide additional protection and/or to increase the
diameter to meet geometrical requirements during
bundle or sub-bundle lay-up. May also be locally
applied to an umbilical to meet a specific
installation or operational requirement, e.g.
abrasion protection
Pair Cable for the transmission of electrical power or API SPEC 17E
low frequency signals consisting of two insulated
conductors twisted together with a constant lay
length. The cable may be screened to reduce
cross-talk. (See Appendix C, Figures 2 and 3).
arrangement. Also referred to as a shield.
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Parking System A system whereby tmls/equipment for a particular API RP 17C

hydraulic tubing size are transported through a
flowline of a larger size by a transport (carrier)
piston string which is left behind or “parked” out-
side the well while the remaining equipment
continues into the tubing.
Parking System System whereby tooldequipment for a particular ISO 13628-3

tubing size are transported through a flowline of a
larger size by a transport (carrier) piston string
which is left behind or "parked" outside the well
while the remaining equipment continues into the
tubing.
Permanent Guidebase A structure that sets alignment and orientation of API SPEC 17D
the wellhead system and provides entry guidance
for running equipment on or into the wellhead
assembly.
Permanent Guidebase Structure that sets alignment and orientation of the ISO 13628-4
wellhead system and provides entry guidance for
running equipment on or into the wellhead
assembly.
Permeability Characteristic of a material which allows liquid or API SPEC 17E

gas to diffuse through it.
Piggyback Two pipes attached at regular intervals with API SPEC 17J
clamps. Either or both of the pipes may be flexible.
Piggyback Two pipes attached at regular intervals with ISO13628-2

clamps.
NOTE: Either or both of the pipes may be flexible.
Pipeline The line ($ from a platform or land facility to a API RP 17C

subsea facility used for TFL servicing. It may
be a flowline also used for production or other
testing of the well.
Pipeline Signature A particular set of pressure pulses (spikes) read or API RP 17C
recorded at the surface that identifies a certain
point in the well as tools are pumped past.
Planetary lay-up Method of laying-up, whereby the elements API SPEC 17E
(electrical cores, components, etc.), to be cabled
together are continuously rotated in the same
direction around the axis of the cabled product
such that the elements are incorporated in the form
of continuous helixes. The method necessitates
rotating the element lengths to be laid-up which is
typically undertaken by a revolving carriage into
which the individual lengths are located on their
processing reels. (See Appendix D, Figure D1).
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Plug Catcher Device at the bottom of the tubing hanger annulus ISO 13628-4
bore to prevent the wireline plug from passing
through the tubing hanger when an annulus string
is not used.
Power cable Cable designed to transmit electrical energy at API SPEC 17E
electrical transmission voltages up to and including
standard rated voltages Uo /U(Um ) =3.6/6 (7.2) kV
rms.
Power Operated Fail Closed Hydraulically or electrically actuated valve ISO 13628-4
Valve designed to fail to the closed position.
Pressure Armor Layer Structural layer with a lay angle close to 90 API SPEC 17J
degrees, that increases the resistance of the
flexible pipe to internal and external pressure and
mechanical crushing loads. The layer also
structurally supports the internal pressure sheath
and typically consists of an interlocked metallic
construction, which may be backed up by a flat
metallic spiral layer.
Pressure Armour Layer Structural layer, with a lay angle close to go", that ISO13628-2
increases the resistance of the flexible pipe to
internal and external pressure and to mechanical
crushing loads.
NOTE: The layer also structurally supports the
internal pressure sheath and typically consists of
an interlocked metallic construction, which may be
backed up by a flat metallic spiral layer.
Pressure Containing Parts Those parts whose failure to function as intended API SPEC 17D
would result in a release of retained fluid to the
atmosphere. Examples are bodies, bonnets, and
stems.
Pressure containing parts Those parts whose failure to function as intended API RP 17G
stems.
Pressure Controlling Parts Those parts whose failure to function as intended API SPEC 17D
stems.
Pressure controlling parts Those parts intended to control or regulate the API RP 17G
movement of pressurised fluids, such as valve bore
sealing mechanisms and hangers.
Pressure Controlling Parts Those parts intended to control or regulate the ISO 13628-4
movement of pressurized fluids, such as valve bore
sealing mechanisms and hangers.
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Pressure decay test Test to determine the amount by which the API SPEC 17E
pressure falls in a hose after having being raised to
a particular level and then isolated from the
pressurising source. Used to demonstrate the
characteristics of a hose due to creep of the hose
materials of construction and the hydraulic integrity
of a hose.
Pressure-containing Parts Those parts whose failure to function as intended ISO 13628-4
environment.
EXAMPLES: Bodies, bonnets and stems.
Primary Intervention All work carried out during the scheduled ISO 13628-9
intervention task.
Profile A profile is an internal conduit configuration API RP 17C

(receptacle) used to engage tools.
Profile Internal conduit configuration (receptacle) used to ISO 13628-3

engage tools.
Proof pressure test Constant pressure, higher than its maximum API SPEC 17E
working pressure, applied to a hose/assembly
for a short duration to demonstrate its integrity
without causing destruction or deterioration.
Pull-in Head Device used for terminating the end of an umbilical ISO 13628-5
so that it can be loaded/offloaded from a vessel
and pulled along the seabed and/or through an I-
tube or J-tube.
NOTE: In some designs the terminated armours
may be used to anchor the umbilical at the top of
the I-tube or J-tube. It normally comprises a
streamlined cylindrical housing into which the
umbilical armouring is terminated and within which
the ends of the functional components are
contained. It is usually capable of rapid
disassembly to access the components for post-
pull-in tests and monitoring. A form of pull-in head
may also be used at the subsea end of the
umbilical.
Pull-in Head Part of the pull-in system acting as attachment ISO 13628-9
point for the end of the pull-in wire.
Quad Cable for the transmission of electrical power API SPEC 17E
or low frequency signals consisting of four
insulated conductors twisted together in a
symmetrical arrangement with a constant lay
length. The cable may be screened to reduce
cross-talk. (See Appendix C, Figures C2 and C3).
Quality Conformance to specified requirements. API SPEC 17J
Quality Conformance to specified requirements. ISO13628-2
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Quality assurance Planned, systematic and preventative actions API SPEC 17E
which are required to ensure that materials,
products or services will meet specified
requirements.
Quality Assurance Those planned, systematic, and preventive actions API SPEC 17J
which are required to ensure that materials,
products, or services will meet specified
requirements.
Quality Assurance Planned, systematic and preventive actions which ISO13628-2

are required to ensure that materials, products or
services will meet specified requirements.
Quality control Inspection, test or examination to ensure that API SPEC 17E
materials, products or services conform to specified
requirements.
Quality Control Inspection, test, or examination to ensure that API SPEC 17J
materials, products, or services conform to
specified requirements.
Quality Control Inspection, test or examination to ensure that ISO13628-2

materials, products or services conform to specified
requirements.
Quality Program An established documented system to ensure API SPEC 17J

quality.
Rapid decompression Sudden depressurisation of a system. Gas in the API RP 17B

pipe will expand rapidly and may cause blistering
or collapse of the internal pressure sheath or other
gas-saturated layers.
Rated Working Pressure Maximum internal pressure equipment is designed ISO 13628-4
to contain and/or control.
NOTE: Working pressure is not to be confused with
test pressure.
Recess A recess is an enlargement in conduit bore, API RP 17C

generally concentric with the bore.
Recess Enlargement in conduit bore, normally concentric ISO 13628-3

with the bore.
Reel Large diameter structures used for storage of API RP 17B

flexible pipe in long lengths and rotates about a
horizontal axis.
Reel Device for storing umbilicals or components ISO 13628-5

comprising two flanges, separated by a barrel, with
the barrel axis normally being horizontal.
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Re-entry Spool Tree upper connection profile, which allows remote ISO 13628-4
connection of a tree running tool, LWRP or tree
cap.
Reenty spool The uppermost part of a subsea tree to which the API RP 17G
C/WO riser is attached to gain vertical well access.
Also, the uppermost part of a LWRP to which an
EDP connector is attached to provide a single
disconnect point.
Response Time Sum of the signal time and the shift time. ISO 13628-6
Riser base Seabed structure (gravity or piled) for Supporting API RP 17B
subsea buoyiarch systems and l or riser/flowline.
Riser hangoff Structure for supporting riser at the connection to a API RP 17B
platform (jacket, semisub, tanker, etc.).
Riser Tieback Tubular members that extend wellbores and annuli API SPEC 17D
from the seafloor to the surface.
ROT System Dedicated, unmanned, subsea tools used for ISO 13628-9
remote installation or module replacement tasks
that require lift capacity beyond that of free-
swimming ROV systems.
NOTE: The ROT system comprises wire-
suspended tools with control system and suppori-
handling system for performing dedicated subsea
intervention tasks. They are usually deployed on
lifîwires or a combined liftwire/umbilical. Lateral
guidance may be via guidewires, dedicated
thrusters or ROV assistance.
Rough Bore A flexible pipe with a carcass as the innermost API SPEC 17J
layer.
Rough Bore Flexible pipe with a carcass as the innermost layer. ISO13628-2
Roving Layer of fibres, usually in string form, helically API SPEC 17E
applied around bundled components to act as a
bedding layer or around an armor layer to provide
protection to the galvanising, and if required, colour
identification (see Appendix E, Figures E2 and E3).
Running Tool A tool used to run, retrieve, position, or connect API SPEC 17D
subsea equipment remotely from the surface.
Examples are tree running tools, tree cap running
tools, flowline connector running tools etc.
Running Tool Tool used to run, retrieve, position, or connect ISO 13628-4
subsea equipment remotely from the surface
EXAMPLES Tree running tools, tree cap running
tools, flowline connector running tools, etc.
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Running Tool Tool used to operate, retrieve, position or connect ISO 13628-6
subsea equipment remotely from the surface.
NOTE: An example is the subsea control-module
running tool.
Screen Conducting layer applied around laid-up electrical API SPEC 17E
cores to minimise electrical interference from
another circuit or around individual power cores to
provide a uniform radial electrical field in a power
cable or power cable arrangement. Also referred to
as a shield.
Sealine Flowline, service line, cable, umbilical or pipeline ISO 13628-1
Sealines All pipelines, flowlines, umbilicals and cables ISO 13628-9

installed on the seabed.
Sealing Bore The sealing bore is the polished section of conduit API RP 17C
that receives a packing element.
Sealing Bore Polished section of conduit that receives a packing ISO 13628-3
element.
Second End Connection The connection made at the termination of the API SPEC 17D
pipelaying process.
Second End Connection Connection made at the termination of the ISO 13628-4
pipelaying process.
Service Life The period of time during which the flexible pipe API SPEC 17J
fulfils all performance requirements.
Service Life Period of time during which the flexible pipe fulfils ISO13628-2
all performance requirements.
Service Life Specified duration that the umbilical system shall ISO 13628-5
be capable of meeting the functional requirements.
Shall Indicates mandatory requirement. API SPEC 17E
Sheath Covering of an electric cable, a hose, a bundle, a API SPEC 17E

sub-bundle or an outer armor layer by a layer of
polymeric, impervious, or non-impervious material
to provide mechanical protection and/or to meet
geometrical requirements as part of the umbilical
lay-up (see Appendix E, Figures E1 and E3).
Shift Time Period of time elapsed between the arrival of a ISO 13628-6
control signal at the subsea location and the
completion of the control function execution.
NOTE: Of primary interest is the time to fully
stroke, on a subsea tree, a master or wing valve
that has been designated as the underwater safety
valve.
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Should Indicates preferred course of action or is rec- API SPEC 17E

ommended as good practice.
Signal cable Cable for the transmission of electrical control and API SPEC 17E
communication signals up to and including
standard rated voltages Uo/U = 0.6/1kV rms.
Sometimes called a telecommunication (telecom)
cable and frequently screened.
.
Signal Time Period of time elapsed between the remote ISO 13628-6
initiation of a control command and the initiation of
a control function operation subsea.
Skid System Storage, transportation, lifting and testing frames to ISO 13628-9
facilitate movement of the ROT systems and the
modules and components to be replaced or
installed.
NOTE: Skids are used in combination with a
skidding system.
Smooth Bore A flexible pipe with an internal pressure sheath as API SPEC 17J
the innermost layer.
Smooth Bore Flexible pipe with an internal pressure sheath as ISO13628-2

the innermost layer.
SN curve Curve derived by plotting the cyclic stress and the API SPEC 17E
corresponding number of fatigue cycles to failure
for a given material or structure as a function of
different stress levels.
S-N curves Curves showing stress range versus number of ISO13628-2

cycles.
Sour Service Service conditions with an H 2 S con-tent API SPEC 17J

exceeding the minimum specified by NACE MR 01-
75 at the design pressure.
Sour Service Service conditions with an H,S content exceeding ISO13628-2

the minimum specified by ANSVNACE MR0175 at
the design pressure.
Spark test On-line process test to locate faults in the API SPEC 17E
insulation or sheath covering.
Splash zone The area where waves strike the support members API RP 17G
of an offshore structure.
Splice Joining together of component lengths or sub- API SPEC 17E

components to achieve the required production
length.
Splice Joining together of component lengths or sub- ISO 13628-5

components to achieve the required production
length.
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Split Gate Valve Valve where the gate is made of two or more ISO 13628-4
pieces which are capable of being energized to
seal both upstream and downstream at the same
time.
Stab subs Male half of sealing mechanism between API RP 17G

component interfaces. Stab subs may use
elastomeric or metal seals.
Static Application Flexible pipes not exposed to significant cyclically API SPEC 17J
varying loads or deflections during normal
operations.
Static Application Application in which the flexible pipes are not ISO13628-2
exposed to significant cyclically varying loads or
deflections during normal operations.
Steep S Riser configuration-see Figure 4. API RP 17B
Steep wave Riser configuration see Figure 4. API RP 17B
Subsea BOP Blow-out preventer stack designed for use on API SPEC 17D
subsea wellheads. Provides the capability to
remotely shear and seal the wellhead bore. Also
provides the capability to circulate from the surface
through the wellhead.
Subsea BOP Blow-out preventer stack designed for use on ISO 13628-4
subsea wellheads.
NOTE: This provides the capability to remotely
shear and seal the wellhead bore and also
provides the capability to circulate from the surface
through the wellhead.
Subsea buoy Concentrated buoyan system, generally consisting API RP 17B

of steel or syntactic foam tanks, as used in S-type
riser configurations (see 4.5.5). See also buoyancy
module.
Subsea Casing Hangers A device that supports a casing string in the API SPEC 17D
wellhead at the mudline.
Subsea Casing Hangers Device that supports a casing string in the wellhead ISO 13628-4
at the mudline.
Subsea Completion Specialised tree and wellhead equipment used to API SPEC 17D
Equipment complete a well below the surface of a body of
water. May be made above a subsea wellhead or
mudline suspension system. Equipment includes
subsea wellhead, tree, tree appurtenances
(e.g., tree cap, control pod), and associated subsea
tree running tools.
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Subsea Completion Specialized tree and wellhead equipment used to ISO 13628-4
Equipment complete a well below the surface of a body of
water.
NOTE: This may be made above a subsea
wellhead or mudline suspension system.
Equipment includes subsea wellhead, tree, tree
appurtenances (e.g., tree cap, control pod), and
associated subsea tree running tools.
Subsea Intervention All work carried out subsea. ISO 13628-9
Subsea Production Control Control system operating a subsea production ISO 13628-6
System system during production operations.
Subsea termination interface Mechanism which forms the transition between the API SPEC 17E
umbilical and the subsea termination or subsea
umbilical distribution unit. The interface comprises
typically an umbilical armor termination, bend
stiffener, hose end fittings. Where the umbilical
contains electric cables, electrical penetrator(s)
and/or electrical connectors may also be
incorporated.
Subsea Termination Interface Mechanism which forms the transition between the ISO 13628-5
umbilical and the subsea termination or subsea
umbilical distribution unit.
NOTE: The interface comprises typically an
umbilical armour termination, bend stiffener, hose
and/or tube end fittings. If the umbilical contains
electric cables, electrical penetrator(s) and/or
electrical connectors may also be incorporated.
Subsea Tree A subsea tree is a Christmas tree placed below the API RP 17C
ocean surface.
Subsea Tree Christmas tree placed at the seabed. ISO 13628-3
Subsea tree (tree) An assembly of valves and fittings attached to the API RP 17G
uppermost connection of the subsea wellhead,
used to control well production.
Subsea umbilical distribution Mechanism for mechanically, electrically and/or API SPEC 17E
unit hydraulically independently connecting the
umbilical independently to more than one subsea
system. (In this context, hydraulically includes
production system service fluids and produced
fluids).
Subsea Umbilical Distribution Mechanism for mechanically, electrically, optically ISO 13628-5
Unit and/or hydraulically connecting the umbilical
independently to more than one subsea system.
NOTE: In this context, hydraulically includes
fluid, control fluid and gas lift lines.
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Subsea umbilical termination Mechanism for mechanically, electrically and/or API SPEC 17E
hydraulically connecting an umbilical or jumper
bundle to a subsea system. (In this context,
hydraulically includes production system service
fluids and produced fluid, control fluid, well service
fluid and gas lift lines). voltage variations due to
fault conditions and the sudden disconnection of
large loads.
Subsea Umbilical Mechanism for mechanically, electrically, optically ISO 13628-5

Termination and/or hydraulically connecting an umbilical or
jumper bundle to a subsea system.
NOTE: In this context, hydraulically includes
fluid, control fluid, well service fluid and gas lift
lines.
Subsea wellhead Wellhead assembly used during drilling and API RP 17G
completion operations that has provisions to lock
and seal to a subsea BOP stack and to the subsea
tree.
Subsea Wellhead Housing A pressure containing housing that provides a API SPEC 17D
means for suspending and sealing the well casing
strings installed during a floating drilling operation.
Subsea Wellhead Housing Pressure-containing housing that provides a means ISO 13628-4
for suspending and sealing the well casing strings
installed during a floating drilling operation.
Subsea Wirelind Coiled A subsea BOP that attaches to the top of a subsea API SPEC 17D
Tubing BOP tree to facilitate wireline or coiled tubing
intervention.
Subsea Wireline/coiled Subsea BOP that attaches to the top of a subsea ISO 13628-4
Tubing BOP tree to facilitate wireline or coiled tubing
intervention.
Surface Safety Valve Safety device that is located in the production bore ISO 13628-6
(SSV) of the well tubing above the wellhead (platform
well), or at the point of subsea well production
embarkation onto a platform, as defined in API RP
14H, and that will close upon loss of hydraulic
pressure.
Surface-Controlled Safety device that is located in the production bore ISO 13628-6
Subsurface Safety Valve of the well tubing below the subsea wellhead, and
(SCSSV) that will close upon loss of hydraulic pressure, as
defined in IS0 10432.
NOTE: It’s function is to provide closure of the well
flow in the event of catastrophic loss of the primary
flow control safety equipment provided by the
subsea tree assembly, or when commanded from
the surface facility, e.g. in the event of an
emergency shutdown Level O.
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Swaging Method of attaching an end fitting to a hose by API SPEC 17E

application of an axial force to the front of the end
fitting. The fitting abutment is forced into a die of a
smaller diameter. (See Appendix B, Figure B2).
Sweet Service Service conditions which have an H 2 S content API SPEC 17J
less than that specified by NACE MR 01-75 at the
design pressure.
Sweet Service Service conditions with an H2S content not ISO13628-2

exceeding the minimum specified by ANSVNACE
MR0175 at the design pressure.
Swivel Flange (Type 17 s v) A flange assembly consisting of a central hub and API SPEC 17D
a loose flange rim which is free to rotate about the-
hub. The rotating flange rim has holes to accept
bolts. The central hub has a sealing mechanism
which will engage an API ring gasket. API type SV
swivel flanges will mate with standard API type
17SS and 6BX flanges of the same size and
pressure rating.
Swivel Flange (type 17SV) Flange assembly consisting of a central hub and a ISO 13628-4
loose flange rim which is free to rotate about the
hub.
NOTE: The rotating flange rim has holes to accept
bolts. The central hub has a sealing mechanicm
which will engage an IS0 ring gasket. IS0 type SV
swivel flanges will mate with standard IS0 type
17SS and 68X flanges of the same size and
pressure rating.
System operating pressure Highest internal pressure at which a hose, attached API SPEC 17E
end fittings/couplings and associated hydraulic
connectors are intended to be used in service. It
shall not exceed the maximum working pressure
and is invariably determined by the performance
characteristics of equipment connected to the
umbilical system. cables, cabled together for
flexibility and oversheathed and/ or armored for
mechanical strength. (See Appendix E, Figures E1
and E2).
Temporary Guidebase A structural device that provides a guide template API SPEC 17D
for drilling the conductor hole and stabbing the
conductor pipe.
Tensile Armor Layer Structural layer with a lay angle typically between API SPEC 17J
20 degrees and 55 degrees, which consists of
helically wound metallic wires, and is used to
sustain, totally or partially, tensile loads and
internal pressure. Tensile armor layers are typically
counter wound in pairs.
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Tensile Armour Layer Structural layer consisting of helically wound ISO13628-2

metallic wires, typically with a lay angle of between
20" and 55".
NOTE: Tensile armour layers are typically counter-
wound in pairs, and are used to sustain, totany or
partially, tensile loads and internal pressure.
Tensile Strength Maximum tensile stress which a material is capable ISO13628-2

of sustaining; calculated from the maximum load
during a tension test carried to rupture and the
original cross-sectional area of the specimen.
Tensioning ring Attachment point on the C m 0 riser for the rig API RP 17G
tensioning lines.
Tensloner Mechanical device used to support or apply tension API RP 17B

to a pipe during installation. Also called caterpillars.
Termination Head Part of the PICS interfacing with the end of the ISO 13628-9
sealine.
TFL The abbreviation “TFL” stands for “Through API RP 17C

Flowline.” It is a term applied to the system for the
hydraulic transport and manipulation of special
articulated tool strings.
TFL Piping System All piping from the surface lubricator through the ISO 13628-3
flowline and tubing to the deepest point in the well
to which TFL tools can be circulated.
Third Party An independent party who is qualified to witness, API SPEC 17J
confirm, or approve, the referenced data, result,
procedure, test or qualification.
Third Party Independent party qualified to witness, confirm or ISO13628-2

approve the referenced data, result, procedure, test
or qualification.
Through Flowline (TFL) Tools Tools designed to be transported and operated API SPEC 17D
hydraulically, using a TFL system. The tools are
pumped through the flowlines into the vertical
bores of a subsea tree in order to perform routine
service operations. Typical operations are: in-
stallation and retrieval of plugs, safety valves, and
gas lift valves.
Tieback Adapter A device used to provide the interface between API SPEC 17D
mudline suspension equipment and subsea
completion equipment.
Tieback Adapter Device used to provide the interface between ISO 13628-4
mudline suspension equipment and subsea
completion equipment.
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Time domain reflectometry Fault finding test to locate breaks in, or significant API SPEC 17E
change in impedance in electrical conductors by
pulse reflection techniques.
Topside umbilical termination Enclosure located on a platform or floating API SPEC 17E
production facility usually directly above or adjacent
to the I/J-tube riser system to provide the means of SJEKKES!!
connecting the umbilical functional lines to the top-
side supply/return lines.
floating production facility, or a land based station,
and a fixed platform or a floating production facility,
a subsea system providing control, data
communication and transportation of production
system service fluids and/or utility
Torque balance Umbilical design which shows little or no propensity API SPEC 17E
to rotate about its axis under the action of a tensile
load.
Torsional Balance This is a pipe characteristic that is achieved by API SPEC 17J
designing the structural layers in the pipe, such that
axial and pressure loads do not induce significant
twist or torsional loads in the pipe.
Torsional Balance Pipe characteristic that is achieved by designing ISO13628-2

the structural layers in the pipe so that axial and
pressure loads do not induce significant twist or
torsional loads in the pipe.
Town mains water Water from a town water supply, suitable for API SPEC 17E
drinking. May also be referred to as potable
water.
Tree Cap A protective cover for the upper tree connection. API SPEC 17D
May be used to contain pressure, and as an
integral part in the tree control system.
Tree Cap Protective cover for the upper tree connection ISO 13628-4
NOTE: This may be used to contain pressure, and
may be an integral part of the tree control system.
Tree Connector A mechanism to join and seal a subsea tree to a API SPEC 17D
subsea wellhead. May require diver assistance for
installation, or be hydraulically actuated to permit
remote operation.
Tree Connector Mechanism to join and seal a subsea tree to a ISO 13628-4
subsea wellhead.
NOTE: This may require diver assistance for
installation, or be hydraulically actuated to permit
remote operation.
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Tree Guide Frame Structural framework to provide guidance for API SPEC 17D
installation of the subsea tree on the (crown) valves
of a TFL tree, that allows the passage of (e.g., tree
cap, control pod), and associated subsea tree
subsea wellhead. Also provides support for tree
flowlines and connection equipment, control pods,
anodes, and counterbalance weights.
Tree Guide Frame Structural framework to provide guidance with the ISO 13628-4
PGB interface, for installation of the subsea tree on
the subsea wellhead, and which also provides
support for tree flowlines and connection
equipment, control pods, anodes, and counter-
balance weights.
Tree Mandrel A tree upper connection profile, which allows API SPEC 17D
remote connection of a tree running tool or tree
cap.
Tree running tool (TRT) Device used to run and land the tree on the subsea API RP 17G
wellhead.
Tree Side Outlet The outlet point at the surface of the tree block. API SPEC 17D
Tree Side Outlet Point where a bore exits at the side of the tree ISO 13628-4
block.
Tree Upper Connection The uppermost fitting of a subsea tree which allows API SPEC 17D
full bore access to the tree. Connection profile may
be API or other proprietary types (see tree
mandrel).
Tree Upper Connection Uppermost fitting of a subsea tree which allows full ISO 13628-4
bore access to the tree.
NOTE: The connection profile may be API or other
proprietary types (see re-entry spool).
Triad Cable for the transmission of electric power or API SPEC 17E
low frequency signals consisting of three insulated
conductors twisted together in a symmetrical
arrangement with a constant lay length. The cable
may be screened to reduce cross-talk. Sometimes
referred to as a triple. (See Appendix C, Figures C2
and C3).
Tubing Pipe used in wells to conduct fluid from the well's API RP 17G
producing formation into the subsea tree.
Tubing hanger A mechanism used to support the downhole API RP 17G

completion tubing string. It is also typically used to
seal and contain the completion annulus from the
environment.
Tubing Hanger Spool or A device to allow suspension of a tubing hanger API SPEC 17D
Tubing Head Spool above a subsea wellhead.
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Tubing hangerrunning tool Device used to run, land and lock the tubing API RP 17G
(THRT) hanger inside the wellhead, tubing spool, or subsea
tree.
Tubing-retrievable Safety Downhole safety valve run in the well on tubing. ISO 13628-3
Valve NOTE: It is normally surface-controlled and has an
ID close to the size of the tubing bore, thereby
providing an almost unrestricted bore.
Tubing-Retrievable Safety Down-hole safety valve run in well on tubing; API RP 17C
Varve (TRSV) normally surface controlled and ID near tubing bore
thereby providing near unrestricted bore.
U Rated rms power-frequency voltage between two API SPEC 17E

insulated conductors, for which cables and
accessories are designed.
Ultimate Strength Ultimate strength in this standard is defined in API SPEC 17J
accordance with ASTM A370.
Ultimate tensile strength Tensile force at which the umbilical parts. API SPEC 17E
Um Maximum rms power-frequency voltage between API SPEC 17E

NB! each insulated conductor and screen or sheath, for
which cables and accessories are designed. It is
the highest voltage that can be sustained under
normal operating conditions at any time and at any
point in a system. It excludes temporary voltage
variations due to fault conditions and the sudden
disconnection of large loads.
Umbilical A bundle of helically or sinusoidally wound small API RP 17B

diameter chemical, hydraulic, and electrical
conductors for power and control systems.
Umbilical Group of electrical cables, hoses, either on their API SPEC 17E
own or with combinations of each other (or optical
fibre cables), cabled together for flexibility and
oversheathed and/or armored for mechanical
strength. (See Appendix E, Figures E1 and E2).
Umbilical Group of electric cables, optical fibre cables, ISO 13628-5

hoses, tubes, either on their own or with
combinations of each other, cabled together for
flexibility and oversheathed and/or armoured for
mechanical strength.
Umbilical Group of electric cables, hoses or steel tubes, ISO 13628-6

either on their own or in combination (or with
optical fibre cables), cabled together for flexibility
and oversheathed and/or armoured for mechanical
strength.
Umbilical Joint means of joining together two lengths of umbilical ISO 13628-5
to effect a repair or to achieve the required
production length
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Umbilical system Umbilical complete with end terminations and other API SPEC 17E
ancillary equipment (weak link, buoyancy collars,
etc.), installed between a fixed platform, or a
floating production facility, or a land based station,
and a fixed platform or a floating production facility,
a subsea system providing control, data
communication and transportation of production
system service fluids and/or utility supplies.
Umbilical System Umbilical complete with end terminations and other ISO 13628-5
ancillary equipment, installed between a fixed
platform or a floating production facility or a land-
based station, and a fixed platform, a floating
production system or a subsea system, providing
control, data communication and transportation of
production system service fluids and/or utility
supplies.
Umbilicals Hose, tubing, piping, and/or electrical conductors API SPEC 17D
which direct fluids and/or electrical current to or
from subsea trees. Umbilical lines are typically
used for control, monitoring, and/or injection
functions.
Umbilicals Hose, tubing, piping, and/or electrical conductors ISO 13628-4

which direct fluids andor electrical current or
signals to or from subsea trees.
NOTE: Umbilical lines are typically used for control,
monitoring, and/or injection functions.
Unaged hose Recently manufactured hose which may or may not API SPEC 17E
have been subjected to manufacturing pressure
tests and has not been incorporated in an
umbilical, or subject to damaging pressures.
Unaged Representative Sample of umbilical, or its internal components, ISO 13628-5

Sample which has not previously been subjected to
loadings, stresses and/or elevated temperature
EXAMPLES: Electric cables, hoses, tubes and
optical fibres.
Unbonded Pipe The pipe construction consists of separate API SPEC 17J
unbonded polymeric and metallic layers, which
allows relative movement between layers.
Unbonded Pipe Construction consisting of separate unbonded ISO13628-2

polymeric and metallic layers, which allows relative
movement between layers.
Underwater Safety Valve Safety valve assembly that is declared to be the ISO 13628-6
(USV) USV as defined in API RP 14H and will close upon
loss of
hydraulic pressure.
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Unpressurized Primary Unpressurized primary structural parts are API SPEC 17D
Structural Parts components that carry significant structural loads,
but do not retain wellbore fluid.
Uo Rated rms power-frequency voltage between each API SPEC 17E

insulated conductor and screen or sheath, for
which cables and accessories are designed.
Upstream Direction of movement to the reservoir. API SPEC 17D
Upstream Direction of movement to the reservoir. ISO 13628-4
Upstream Direction towards the source of pressure or flow. ISO 13628-6
Utility umbilical Umbilical for the provision of electric/hydraulic API SPEC 17E
power, process fluids and data communications
installed between two fixed platforms, a fixed
platform and a floating facility, or a fixed platform/
floating facility and a land based station.
Utility Umbilical Umbilical for the provision of electric/hydraulic ISO 13628-5

power, process fluids and data communications
installed between two fixed platforms, a fixed
platform and a floating facility, or a fixed platform/
floating facility and a land-based station.
Valve Block An integral block containing two or more valves. API SPEC 17D
Valve Block Integral block containing two or more valves. ISO 13628-4
Virgin material Thermoplastic raw material as supplied by the API SPEC 17E
material manufacturer. Virgin material does not
comprise or contain re-granulated, recycled,
reprocessed, reused or other similar material.
Virgin material New and unused material as supplied by the ISO 13628-5
Virgin stock material manufacturer.
NOTE: Virgin material or virgin stock does not
comprise or contain re-granulated, recycled,
reprocessed, reused or other similar material.
Visual examination Examination of raw material, components, part API SPEC 17E
completed components, finished and partfinished
product for visible defects in material and
workmanship.
Visual Examination Examination of parts and equipment for visible API SPEC 17J
defects in material and workmanship.
Visual Examination Examination of parts and equipment for visible ISO13628-2

defects in material and workmanship.
Volumetric expansion Increase in internal volume of a hose when API SPEC 17E
pressurised, expressed as a change in volume
per unit length at a specified pressure.
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Wall wash test The procedure for washing selected areas, such as API RP 17 A
the interior bulkheads, tank bottoms and sumps of
cargo tanks, with an appropriate wash liquid, and,
subsequently, testing the wash liquid for the
presence of material which might contaminate
cargo to be loaded.
Wave Zone The zone where water, particle velocities are API SPEC 17D
derived from wave action.
Weak link Device which is used to ensure that the umbilical API SPEC 17E
parts at a specified load and location.
Weak-link Device which is used to ensure that the umbilical ISO 13628-5
parts or severs at a specified load and location.
Wear Bushings A bore protector which also protects the casing API SPEC 17D
hanger below it.
Wear Bushings Bore protector which also protects the casing ISO 13628-4
hanger below it.
Wellhead Housing Pressure The wellhead housing from the top of the wellhead API SPEC 17D
Boundary to where the lowermost seal assembly seals.
Wellhead Housing Pressure Wellhead housing from the top of the wellhead to ISO 13628-4
Boundary where the lowermost seal assembly seals.
Will Indicates an intention of action. API SPEC 17E
Wipe test The procedure of physically wiping any interior API RP 17 A

surface (bulkheads, steam coils, etc.) of the
vessel`s tank with absorbent white rags. This
procedure is used to test the wiped surfaces for
possible colour contamination.
Workover Riser Equipment to provide a conduit from the tree upper API SPEC 17D
connection to the surface and allows the passage
of wireline tools. It must resist environmental wind,
wave, and current forces (see completion riser).
Workover Riser Equipment to provide a conduit from the tree upper ISO 13628-4
connection to the surface and allows the passage
of wireline tools.
NOTE: It has to resist environmental wind, wave
and current forces.
Wye Spool The wye spool (wye block) is that piping section of API RP 17C
a subsea tree where the loop joins the vertical
tubing bore.
Wye Spool Spool between the master and swab (crown) API SPEC 17D
valves of a TFL tree, that allows the passage of
TFL tools from the flowlines into the bores of the
tree.
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Wye Spool piping section of a subsea tree where the loop joins ISO 13628-3
the vertical tubing bore
Wye Spool Spool between the master and swab (crown) ISO 13628-4
valves of a TFL tree, that allows the passage of
TFL tools from the flowlines into the bores of the
tree.
Yield Strength Yield strength in this standard for steel materials is API SPEC 17J
defined as 0.2 percent yield offset strength as per
ASTM A370.
Yield Strength Engineering stress at which, by convention, it is ISO13628-2

considered that plastic elongation has commenced.
NOTE: It is specified in terms of either a specified
deviation from a linear stress-strain relationship, or
a specified total extension attained, or maximum or
minimum engineering stresses measured during
discontinuous yielding.
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ABBREVIATIONS
Acronym Meaning Used in
Lb Pound API SPEC 17E

AC Alternating Current API SPEC 17E
AC Alternating Current ISO 13628-5
ADS Atmospheric Diving System API SPEC 17D
ADS Atmospheric Diving Suit API SPEC 17D
ADS Atmospheric Diving Suit ISO 13628-1
ADS Atmospheric Diving System ISO 13628-4
AISC American Institute of Steel Construction API RP 17G
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute API RP 17B
AMV Annulus Master Valve API SPEC 17D
ANSI American National Standards Institute API RP 17B
ANSI American National Standards Institute API SPEC 17D
ANSI American National Standards Institute API RP 17G
ANSI American National Standards Institute ISO 13628-4
ANSI American National Standards Institute ISO 13628-6
API American Petroleum Institute ISO 13628-4
API American Petroleum Institute API RP 17B
API American Petroleum Institute API SPEC 17D
API American Petroleum Institute API RP 17G
API American Petroleum Institute API SPEC 17J
API American Petroleum Institute API SPEC 17K
ASME American society of Mechanical Engineers API RP 17B
ASME American Society of Mechaical Engineers API RP 17G
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers API SPEC 17J
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers API SPEC 17K
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers ISO 13628-4
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers ISO 13628-6
ASNT American Society of Nondestructive Testing API SPEC 17J
ASNT American Society of Nondestructive Testing API SPEC 17K
ASNT American Society of Nondestructive Testing ISO 13628-2
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials API RP 17B
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials API SPEC 17D
ASTM American Society for Testing Materials API RP 17G
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials API SPEC 17J
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials API SPEC 17K
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials ISO 13628-6
ASV Annulus Swab Valve API SPEC 17D
AVE Apparent Volumetric Expansion ISO 13628-5
AW Annulus Wing Valve API SPEC 17D
AWS American Welding Society ISO 13628-6
AWS American Welding Society API SPEC 17D
AWS American Welding Society ISO 13628-4
BER Bit Error Rate ISO 13628-6
BHP Bottom-Hole Pressure ISO 13628-3
BOP Blowout Preventor API SPEC 17D
BOP Blow-out Preventer ISO 13628-1
BOP Blow-Out Preventer ISO 13628-4
BS British Standard API SPEC 17E
BS British Standard API RP 17I
BS&W Basic Sediment and Water ISO 13628-1
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BUL Bulletin API RP 17G

C/WO Completion/Workover API RP 17G
CB Centre of Buoyancy ISO 13628-9
CC Cubic centimeters API SPEC 17D
CCV Circulation Control Valve ISO 13628-3
CD Hydrodynamic Drag Coefficient API RP 17B
CF Connection Function ISO 13628-9
CFU Colony-Forming Units ISO 13628-6
CG Centre of Gravity ISO 13628-9
CIGRE International Conference on Large Electrical Systems ISO 13628-6
CIU Chemical Injection Unit ISO 13628-6
CIV Chemical Injection Valve API SPEC 17D
cm Hydrodynamic Inertia Coefficient API RP 17B
CM Corrosion Resistant Alloys API SPEC 17D
CM Centimeter API SPEC 17E
CPL Control Path Length ISO 13628-6
CRA Corrosion-Resistant Alloy ISO 13628-1
CRA Corrosion-Resistant Alloys ISO 13628-4
CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check ISO 13628-6
CRM Corrosion Resistant Material API SPEC 17D
CT Connection Tool ISO 13628-9
DC Direct Current API SPEC 17E
DC Direct Current API RP 17I
DC Direct Current ISO 13628-5
DCS Distributed Control System ISO 13628-6
DCV Directional Control Valve ISO 13628-1
DCV Directional Control Valve ISO 13628-6
Degrees F Degrees Fahrenheit API SPEC 17D
DFI Design, Fabrication, Installation ISO 13628-1
DFO Documentation For Operation ISO 13628-1
DHPT Downhole Pressure and Temperature ISO 13628-6
DMA Deplasticizing Monitoring Assembly API RP 17B
DnV Det norske Veritas API RP 17B
DnV Det Norske Veritas API SPEC 17J
DnV Det Norske Veritas API SPEC 17K
DNV Det norske Veritas ISO 13628-2
DOF Degrees of Freedom API RP 17B
DP Dynamic Positioning API RP 17I
DPS Dynamic Positioning System API RP 17I
DSC Differential Scanning Calorimetry API SPEC 17J
DSC Differential Scanning Calorimetry API SPEC 17K
DSC Differential Scanning Calorimetry ISO 13628-2
DWP Design Working Pressure ISO 13628-5
EDP Emergency Disconnect Package API RP 17G
EDP Emergency Disconnect Package ISO 13628-1
EDP Emergency Disconnect Package ISO 13628-4
EFC European Federation of Corrosion ISO 13628-1
EPC Ethylene Propylene Co-polymer API SPEC 17E
EPCM Ethylene Propylene Diene Rubber API SPEC 17E
EPM/EPR Ethylene Propylene Rubber API SPEC 17E
ESD Emergency Shutdown ISO 13628-1
ESD Emergency Shutdown ISO 13628-6
ESP Electrical Submersible Pump ISO 13628-1
EUE External Upset End ISO 13628-3
EXT Extended ISO 13628-6
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FAT Factory Acceptance Test API RP 17B

FAT Factory Acceptance Test API RP 17G
FAT Factory Acceptance Test API RP 17I
FAT Factory Acceptance Test API SPEC 17J
FAT Factory Acceptance Test API SPEC 17K
FAT Factory Acceptance Test ISO 13628-1
FEA Finite Element Analysis ISO 13628-4
FEM Finite Element Method API RP 17B
FIR Full Indicated Reading API SPEC 17E
FIR Full Indicated Reading ISO 13628-5
FMECA Failure Mode Effect and Criticality Analysis ISO 13628-6
FPS Floating Production System API RP 17B
FPS Floating Production System API SPEC 17E
FPSO Floating Production Storage and Offloading API RP 17B
FPU Floating Production Unit ISO 13628-1
Ft Feet API SPEC 17E
G Gram API SPEC 17E
GA General Arrangement API RP 17B
GA General Arrangement API SPEC 17J
GA General Arrangement API SPEC 17K
GOR Gas-Oil Ratio ISO 13628-1
GOT Glossary of Oilfield Terminology API SPEC 17D
GRP Glassfiber Reinforced Plastic API RP 17B
GRP Glass-fibre-Reinforced Plastic ISO 13628-1
ASNT American Society for Non destructive Testing API SPEC 17D
HAT Highest Astronomical Tide level ISO 13628-1
HAZ Heat Affected Zone API SPEC 17J
HAZ Heat-Affected Zone ISO 13628-2
HAZID Hazard Identification Study API RP 17B
HAZOP Hazard and Operability Study API RP 17B
HAZOP Hazards in Operation Analysis ISO 13628-1
HB Brinell Hardness ISO 13628-1
HDPE High Density Polyethylene API RP 17B
HIC Hydrogen-induced Cracking API RP 17B
HIC Hydrogen-induced Cracking API SPEC 17J
HIC Hydrogen Induced Cracking API SPEC 17K
HIC Hydrogen-induced Cracking ISO 13628-2
HIPPS High Integrity Pipeline Protection System ISO 13628-6
HIPPS High Integrity Pipeline Protection System ISO 13628-1
HP High Pressure ISO 13628-6
HPU Hydraulic Power Unit ISO 13628-6
HV Hardness on Vickers Scale API SPEC 17J
HV Hardness on Vickers Scale API SPEC 17K
HV Vickers Hardness ISO 13628-1
ICS Intervention Control System ISO 13628-9
ID Inside Diameter API RP 17B
ID Inside diameter API SPEC 17D
ID Internal Diameter API SPEC 17E
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ID Internal Diameter API SPEC 17J

ID Internal Diameter API SPEC 17K
ID Internal Diameter ISO 13628-2
ID Inside Diameter ISO 13628-3
ID Internal Diameter ISO 13628-9
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission API SPEC 17E
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission API RP 17I
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission ISO 13628-6
IMR Inspection, Maintenance and Repair ISO 13628-1
in Inch API SPEC 17E
IP Institute of Petroleum ISO 13628-6
IP ingress protection ISO 13628-9
IRJ Instrument Riser Joint ISO 13628-1
ISO International Standards Organization API RP 17B
ISO International Organization for Standardization ISO 13628-1
ISO International Standards Organization API SPEC 17E
ISO International Standards Organization API RP 17I
ISO International Standards Organization API SPEC 17J
ISO International Standards Organization API SPEC 17K
J Joule API SPEC 17D
JIC Joint Industries Council API SPEC 17E
KN Kilonewton API SPEC 17E
KP Kilometre Point ISO 13628-5
KV Kilovolt API SPEC 17E
KV KiloVolts API RP 17I
LAT Lowest Astronomical Tide API RP 17I
LAT Lowest Astronomical Tide level ISO 13628-1
LAT Lowest Astronomical Tide ISO 13628-5
LCC Life Cycle Cost ISO 13628-9
LMRP Lower Marine Riser Package (for drilling) ISO 13628-1
LMV Lower Master Valve ISO 13628-1
LP Low Pressure ISO 13628-6
LRP Lower Riser Package (for workover) ISO 13628-1
LRP Lower Riser Package ISO 13628-4
LWRP Lower Workover Riser Package API SPEC 17D
LWRP Lower Workover Riser Package API RP 17G
LWRP Lower Workover Riser Package ISO 13628-4
m Meter API SPEC 17E
Max Maximum API SPEC 17D
MBR Minimum Bend Radius API RP 17B
MBR Minimum Bend Radius API SPEC 17J
MBR Minimum Bend Radius API SPEC 17K
MBR Minimum Bend Radius ISO 13628-2
MCS Master Control Station ISO 13628-6
MEA Malt Extract Agar ISO 13628-6
MIL-STD Military Standard, U.S.A. API SPEC 17D
MIL-STD Military Standard (USA) ISO 13628-4
MIL-STD Military Standard ISO 13628-6
Min Mínimum API SPEC 17D
MIS Mudline Suspension System API SPEC 17D
MIV Methanol Injection Valve ISO 13628-1
mm Millimeter API SPEC 17E
MPa Mega Pascal SI Unit for Pressure API SPEC 17D
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MPI Magnetic Particle Inspection API SPEC 17K

MQC Multi Quick Connector ISO 13628-9
MRWP Maximum Rated Working Pressure ISO 13628-4
MSS Maufacturers Standardization Society of The Valve and Fittings API SPEC 17D
Industry
MSS Manufacturer's Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings ISO 13628-4
Industry
MWL Mean Water Level API RP 17B
n Permissible utilization factor as specified in Table 7 ISO 13628-2
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers API RP 17B
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers API SPEC 17D
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers API RP 17G
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers API SPEC 17J
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers API SPEC 17K
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers ISO 13628-1
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers ISO 13628-4
NAS National Aerospace Standard API RP 17G
NAS National Aerospace Standard Institute ISO 13628-6
NAS National Aerospace Standard Institute ISO 13628-9
NBR Natural Buna Rubber ISO 13628-6
NDE Non-Destructive Examination API RP 17B
NDE Non-destructive examination API SPEC 17D
NDE Nondestructive Examination API SPEC 17J
NDE Non-Destructive Examination API SPEC 17K
NDE Nondestructive Examination ISO 13628-1
NDE Non-Destructive Examination ISO 13628-2
NDE Non-Destructive Examination ISO 13628-5
NDT Non-Destructive Testing API RP 17G
N-M Newton Meter API SPEC 17D
NPD Norwegian Petroleum Directorate API RP 17B
NPT National Pipe Thread ISO 13628-6
OCIMF Oil Companies International Marine Forum API RP 17B
OCIMF Oil Companies International Marine Forum API SPEC 17K
OD Outer Diameter API RP 17B
OD Outside diameter API SPEC 17D
OD Outside Diameter API SPEC 17E
OD Outside Diameter ISO 13628-3
ODR Oscillating Disk Rheometer API SPEC 17K
OEC Other End Connectors ISO 13628-4
OTDR Optical Time Domain Reflectometer API RP 17I
OTDR Optical Time Domain Reflectometer ISO 13628-5
P&A Plug and Abandonment ISO 13628-1
PA Polyamide API RP 17B
PA Polyamide API SPEC 17J
PA Polyamide ISO 13628-2
PARCOMS Paris Commission ISO 13628-6
PC Picocoloumb API SPEC 17E
PC PicoCoulombs API RP 17I
PC Personal Computer ISO 13628-1
PC Personal Computer ISO 13628-6
Pc Combined probability of occurrence (yearly) ISO 13628-2
PCDA Plant Control and Data Acquisition system ISO 13628-1
PCS Production Control System ISO 13628-1
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PE Polyethylene API RP 17B

PE Polyethylene API SPEC 17E
PE Polyethylene API SPEC 17J
PE Polyethylene ISO 13628-2
PFI Pipe Fabrication Institute ISO 13628-4
PGB Permanent Guide Base API SPEC 17D
PGB Permanent Guidebase API RP 17G
PGB Permanent Guide Base ISO 13628-1
PICS Pull-In and Connection System ISO 13628-9
PIF Pull-In Function ISO 13628-9
PIT Pull-In Tool ISO 13628-9
PLC Programmable Logical Controller ISO 13628-1
PLEM Pipeline End Manifold API RP 17B
PMR Per Manufacurer's Rating ISO 13628-4
PMV Production Master Valve ISO 13628-1
PP Polypropylene API RP 17B
PR2 Performance Requirement Level Two API SPEC 17D
PR2 Performance Requirement Level Two ISO 13628-4
PRE Pitting-Resistance Equivalent ISO 13628-1
PREP Preparation ISO 13628-6
PSD Process Shutdown ISO 13628-1
PSD Process Shutdown ISO 13628-6
PSI Pounds per square inch API SPEC 17D
Psi Pond per square inch API SPEC 17E
PSIA Pounds per square inch absolute API SPEC 17D
PSIG Pounds per square inch gauge API SPEC 17D
PSL Product Specification Level API SPEC 17D
PSL Product Specification Level ISO 13628-4
PSV Production Swab Valve API SPEC 17D
PSV Production Swab Valve ISO 13628-1
PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene ISO 13628-6
PU Polyurethane API RP 17B
EPU Electrical Power Unit ISO 13628-6
PVC Polyvinyl chloride API RP 17B
PVC Polyvinylchloride API SPEC 17J
PVC Polyvinylchloride ISO 13628-2
PVDF Polyvinylidene Fluoride API RP 17B
PVDF Polyvinylidene Fluoride API SPEC 17J
PVDF Polyvinylidene Fluoride ISO 13628-2
PMV Production Master Valve API SPEC 17D
PWV Production Wing Valve API SPEC 17D
PWV Production Wing Valve ISO 13628-1
QA Quality Assurance API SPEC 17E
QA Quality Assurance ISO 13628-5
QA Quality Assurance ISO 13628-6
QC Quality Control API SPEC 17E
QCDC Quick Connect Disconnect API RP 17B
QDC Quick Disconnect API RP 17B
RA0 Response Amplitude Operator ISO 13628-2
RA0 Response Amplitude Operators API RP 17B
RAL “Reichsausschuss für Lieferbedingungen”. A colour system used ISO 13628-1
by German paint manufacturers
RAO Response Amplitude Operator API RP 17G
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RAO Response Amplitude Operator API SPEC 17J

RAO Response Amplitude Operator API SPEC 17K
Rms Root Mean Square API SPEC 17E
Rms Root Mean Square API RP 17I
RMS Root Mean Square ISO 13628-4
ROT Remotely Operated Tool ISO 13628-1
ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle API SPEC 17D
ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle API RP 17I
ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle ISO 13628-1
RP Recommended Practice API RP 17G
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers API SPEC 17E
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers API RP 17G
SAFOP Safety in Operation Analysis ISO 13628-1
SAS Safety and Automation System ISO 13628-1
Sb Bending Stress API SPEC 17D
Sb Bending Stress ISO 13628-4
SCM Subsea Control Module ISO 13628-1
SCM Subsea Control Module ISO 13628-6
SCSSV Surface Controlled Subsurface Safety Valve API SPEC 17D
SCSSV Surface Controlled Subsurface Safety Valve API RP 17G
SCSSV Surface-Controlled Subsurface Safety Valve ISO 13628-1
SDC Side Door Choke ISO 13628-3
SEM Subsea Electronic Module ISO 13628-1
SEM Subsea Electronic Module ISO 13628-6
SIT System Intergration Test API RP 17G
Sm Membrane Stress API SPEC 17D
Sm Membrane Stress ISO 13628-4
SMYS Specified Minimum Yield Stress ISO 13628-5
S-N Curves Showing Stress Range vs. Number of Cycles API SPEC 17J
S-N Curves showing stress range vs. number of cycles API SPEC 17K
S-N Stress Range - Number of Cycles ISO 13628-2
SPEC Specification API RP 17G
SPS Subsea Production System ISO 13628-9
SSC Sulfide Stress Cracking API RP 17B
SSC Sulphide Stress Cracking API SPEC 17J
SSC Sulphide Stress Cracking API SPEC 17K
SSC Sulfide Stress Cracking ISO 13628-2
SSIV Subsea Isolation Valve API SPEC 17E
SSV Surface Safety Valve ISO 13628-6
STD Standard ISO 13628-6
SVLN Safety Valve Landing Nipple ISO 13628-3
SWL Safe Working Load ISO 13628-4
SWL Safe Working Load ISO 13628-9
Sy Yield Stress ISO 13628-4
Syld Yield Stress API SPEC 17D
TAN Titrated Acid Number API RP 17B
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TAN Titrated Acid Number API SPEC 17E

TAN Titrated Acid Number API SPEC 17J
TAN Titrated Acid Number API SPEC 17K
TAN Titrated Acid Number ISO 13628-2
TAN Titrated Acid Number ISO 13628-5
TAN Total Acid Number ISO 13628-6
TBN Total Base Number ISO 13628-6
TDR Time Domain Reflectometer API RP 17I
Temp Temperature API SPEC 17D
TFL Through Flowline API RP 17B
TFL Through Flowline Tools API SPEC 17D
TFL Through Flowline API RP 17G
TFL Through-Flowline API SPEC 17J
TFL Through Flowline API SPEC 17K
TFL Through-Flowline System ISO 13628-1
TFL Through Flowline ISO 13628-2
TFL Through Flowline ISO 13628-3
TFL Through-Flowline ISO 13628-4
TGB Temporary Guide Base API SPEC 17D
TGB Temporary Guide Base ISO 13628-4
THPU Test Hydraulic Power Unit ISO 13628-6
THRT Tubing Hanger Running Tool API RP 17G
THRT Tubing Hanger Running Tool ISO 13628-1
TMD Total Measured Depth ISO 13628-3
TRSV Tubing-Retrievable Safety Valve ISO 13628-3
TRT Tree Running Tool API RP 17G
TRT Tree Running Tool ISO 13628-1
TSA Tryptone Soya Agar ISO 13628-6
TVD True Vertical Depth ISO 13628-3
TVE True Volumetric Expansion ISO 13628-5
UNS Unified National Standard or Unified Numbering System API SPEC 17J
UNS Unified Numbering System ISO 13628-1
UNS(1) Unified National Standard API SPEC 17K
UNS(2) Unified Numbering System API SPEC 17K
UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply ISO 13628-1
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply ISO 13628-6
USV Underwater Safety Valve ISO 13628-6
UTM Universal Transversal Mercator ISO 13628-1
UV Ultraviolet API RP 17B
UV Ultraviolet API SPEC 17J
UV Ultraviolet API SPEC 17K
UV UltraViolet ISO 13628-2
UV Ultra-Violet ISO 13628-5
V Volts API RP 17I
VAC Volts Alternating Current ISO 13628-6
VDU Visual Display Unit ISO 13628-1
VDU Video Display Unit ISO 13628-6
VIV Vortex Induced Vibraton API RP 17B
WCT-BOP Wireline/Coil Tubing Blowout Preventor API SPEC 17D
WCT-BOP Wireline Coiled Tubing BOP API RP 17G
WCT-BOP WirelineCoil Tubing Blow-Out Preventer ISO 13628-4
WHP Wellhead Pressure ISO 13628-1
WOCS Workover Control System ISO 13628-9
WPQR Welding Procedure Qualification Record ISO 13628-2
WPS Welding Procedure Specification ISO 13628-2
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WT Wall Thickness ISO 13628-5

XLPE Cross-linked Polyethylene API RP 17B
XOV Crossover Valve API SPEC 17D
XT Tree ISO 13628-1
XT Tree ISO 13628-4
XTRT Tree Running Tool ISO 13628-1
σe Equivalent stress (Von Mises or Tresca) ISO 13628-2
σt Tensile Hoop Stress ISO 13628-2
σu Material Ultimate Stress API RP 17B
σu Material Ultimate Stress API SPEC 17J
σu Material Ultimate Stress API SPEC 17K
σu Material Tensile Strength ISO 13628-2
σY Material Yield Stress API RP 17B
σy Material Yield Stress API SPEC 17J
σy Material Yield Stress API SPEC 17K
σy Material Yield Strength ISO 13628-2
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TABULATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS IN

Extracted from published ISO 13628 and API 17 series of standards

Up to date as of: 2001-12-07

Defined word Definition Used in

1-tube A vertical pipe attached to the platform structure API RP 17I

Ancillary Component Component used to control the flexible pipe ISO13628-2

Annulus Space between the internal pressure sheath and ISO13628-2

Anti-wear Layer Non-metallic layer, either extruded thermoplastic ISO13628-2

Defined word Definition Used in

Armor Two or more layers of contra-helically applied API SPEC 17E

Armoring One or more layers of helically applied wires API RP 17I

Attenuation A reduction in level of the transmission signal at a API RP 17I

Bellmouth A flared opening on the bottom of the J-tube. API RP 17I

Bellmouth Part of a guide tube, formed in the shape of a ISO13628-2

Defined word Definition Used in

Bend Radius Radius of curvature as measured to the centreline API RP 17C

Bend Radius Radius of curvature of the flexible pipe measured ISO13628-2

Bend Radius Radius of curvature as measured to the centreline ISO 13628-3

Bend restrictor A mechanical device that functions as a API SPEC 17J

Bend Restrictor A mechanical device that functions as a API SPEC 17K

Bend Restrictor Mechanical device that functions as a mechanical ISO13628-2

Defined word Definition Used in

Bend Shoe A rigid former shaped as a sector of a circle. It API RP 17I

Bend Stiffener Ancillary conically shaped component which locally ISO13628-2

Defined word Definition Used in

Bend stiffness Resistance of an umbilical to bending from a API SPEC 17E

Bending Stiffness Property analogous to the structural stiffness of a ISO13628-2

Birdcaging A compressive instability of the armor wires, which API RP 17I

Bird-caging Phenomenon whereby armour wires locally ISO 13628-5

Defined word Definition Used in

Boost Pressure maintained on the spring-return side of a ISO 13628-6

Bullnose See pull-in head (3.1.48). API RP 17I

Bundle Laid-up functional components (hoses, electrical API SPEC 17E

Bundle Laid-up functional components (hoses, tubes, ISO 13628-5

Buoyancy module A buoy used in significant numbers at discrete API RP 17B

Defined word Definition Used in

Burst-disk Weak point in the outer sheath designed to burst ISO13628-2

Cable A generic term used to describe a bundle of API RP 17I

Calendering The process of passing elastomer compound API SPEC 17K

Capacitance Measurement of the ability of an electrical cable to API SPEC 17E

Capacitance A measurement of the electrical cable’s ability to API RP 17I

Carcass An interlocked metallic construction that can be API SPEC 17J

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Carcass An interlocked metallic construction that can be API SPEC 17K

Carcass Interlocked metallic construction that can be used ISO13628-2

Carousel A storage container that can be rotated by a drive API RP 17I

Carousel Storage container which can be rotated by a drive ISO 13628-5

Caterpillar Cable engine in which the umbilical is held ISO 13628-5

Characterisation Data Data relating to a component or an umbilical giving ISO 13628-5

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Chinese lantern A configuration for a dynamic umbilical. API RP 17I

Circulation Point That location where communication is established API RP 17C

Circulation Point Location where communication is established ISO 13628-3

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Communication Cable See signal cable. API RP 17I

Components Hoses and electrical cables incorporated in API SPEC 17E

Conductor Rod of conductive metal. In an electric cable a API SPEC 17E

Conductor resistance Linear resistance of an electrical conductor to a API SPEC 17E

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Core Generic term used to describe an individual API SPEC 17E

Core Generic term used to describe an individual ISO 13628-5

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