• API 1117:2008

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR MOVEMENT IN IN-SERVICE PIPELINES

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  15-02-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2013

    Publisher:  American Petroleum Institute

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    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    1 Scope
      1.1 Applications
      1.2 Exceptions
      1.3 Safety Considerations
      1.4 Conventions
    2 Normative References
    3 Definitions
    4 Design
      4.1 Design Considerations
      4.2 Design Criteria
      4.3 Support Spacing
      4.4 A Sample Problem and Its Solution
    5 Procedure Considerations
      5.1 General
      5.2 Safety Precautions
      5.3 Terrain
      5.4 Soil
      5.5 Other Considerations
      5.6 Trenching Requirements
      5.7 Supports
    6 Inspection
      6.1 General
      6.2 Girth Welds
      6.3 Inspection for External Corrosion
      6.4 Inspection for Mechanical Damage
      6.5 External Coating
    7 Cleanup
      7.1 General
      7.2 Backfilling
      7.3 Surface Restoration
    8 Documentation and Records
      8.1 General
      8.2 Alignment Sheets
      8.3 Files
    Annex A - Nomenclature
    Annex B - Derivation of the Equation for Longitudinal Stress Due to
              Bending and of the Equation for Trench Length
    Annex C - Derivation of Trench Profile Equation
    Annex D - Derivation of Equation for Longitudinal Stress Due to
              Elongation
    Annex E - Derivation of Equation for Maximum Free Span Between Pipe
              Supports
    Annex F - Equations
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes the design, execution, inspection, and safety of a pipeline-lowering or other movement operation conducted while the pipeline is in service.

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    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed 2008
    Publisher American Petroleum Institute
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    API STD 1104:2013 WELDING OF PIPELINES AND RELATED FACILITIES
    ASME B31.8 : 2016 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
    ASME B31.4 : 2016 PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS FOR LIQUIDS AND SLURRIES
    CFR 49(PTS186-199) : 0 TRANSPORTATION
    CFR 29(PT1926) : 0 LABOR - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR - SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION
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