API 16Q : 2017

Table of Contents

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions, and Abbreviations
4 Component Function and Selection
5 Riser Response Analysis
6 Riser Operations
7 Riser Integrity
8 Special Situations
Annex A (informative) - Riser Management System (QA/QC)
Annex B (informative) - Typical Riser Analysis Datasheet
Annex C (informative) - Fatigue
Annex D (informative) - Load and Resistance Factor Design
Bibliography

Abstract

Gives requirements for the design, selection, operation, and maintenance of typical marine riser systems for floating drilling operations from a mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) with a subsea blowout preventer (BOP) stack.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	API 2K : 2ED 82 API 2Q : 2ED 84