API 6H : 1998
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SPECIFICATION ON END CLOSURES, CONNECTORS AND SWIVELS
Hardcopy , PDF
04-08-2012
English
01-01-2011
1 SCOPE
2 REFERENCES
3 DEFINITIONS
4 GENERAL
4.1 Fitting Classes
4.2 Pressure Ratings
4.3 Temperature Ratings
4.4 Manufacturer's Hydrostatic Test
4.5 Dimensions
4.6 Welding Ends
4.7 Flanged Ends
4.8 Bolting
5 DESIGN
5.1 Design Methods
5.2 Design Documentation
5.3 Design Review
5.4 Design Verification
6 MATERIAL
6.1 Fitting Material
6.2 Nonmetallic Parts
6.3 Welding Qualifications
6.4 Sulfide Stress Cracking - Sour Service
6.5 Low Temperature Requirements
6.6 Welding Requirements
7 MARKING - FITTING MARKING
8 PIPELINE CLOSURES
8.1 Scope
8.2 Definition
8.3 Description
8.4 Common Applications
8.5 Other Names
8.6 Design
8.7 Closure Configurations
8.8 Materials
8.9 Pressure Warning Device
8.10 Corrosive Service Environment
8.11 End Configuration
9 CONNECTORS
9.1 General
9.2 Definition
9.3 Common Applications
9.4 Other Names
9.5 Design
9.6 End Configurations
9.7 Materials
10 COUPLINGS
10.1 General
10.2 Definition
10.3 Description
10.4 Common Applications
10.5 Other Names
10.6 Design
10.7 Materials
10.8 Field Welding
11 MISALIGNMENT DEVICES
11.1 General
11.2 Definition
11.3 Description
11.4 Common Applications
11.5 Design
11.6 End Configurations
11.7 Materials
12 SPLIT MECHANICAL FITTINGS
12.1 General
12.2 Definition
12.3 Description
12.4 Common Applications
12.5 Other Names
12.6 Design
12.7 Materials
13 QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
13.1 General
13.2 Measuring And Testing Equipment
13.3 Quality Control Personnel Qualifications
13.4 General Quality Control Requirements
13.5 Records Requirements
14 STORING AND SHIPPING
14.1 Painting
14.2 Drawing
14.3 Corrosion Prevention
14.4 Sealing Surface Protection
14.5 Instructions
APPENDIX A - PURCHASE GUIDELINES
APPENDIX B - PURCHASER INSPECTION
APPENDIX C - METRIC CONVERSIONS
APPENDIX D - MARKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR API LICENSEES
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