AP RP 1133-2010

API RP 1133 design, construction, inspection and testing provisions of this RP should not apply to pipelines that were designed or installed prior to the latest revision of this publication.
 API RP 1133 Guidelines for Onshore Hydrocarbon Pipelines Affecting High Consequence Floodplains, First Edition (R2010) Edition: 1st American Petroleum Institute / 01-Feb-2005 / 22pagesScope

This recommended practice (RP) sets out criteria for the design, construction, operation, maintenance and abandonment of onshore pipelines that could affect high consequence floodplains and associated commercially navigable waterways.

This RP applies only to steel pipelines that transport gas, hazardous liquids, alcohols or carbon dioxide. The operation and maintenance provisions of this RP should apply to existing facilities. API RP 1133 The contents in this RP should not be considered a fixed rule for application without regard to sound engineering judgment.

 extensive collection of information through the collection of information and avoid detours. Staff to collect information in two major areas: First, collect the information of foreign manufacturers, the main way is through the delivery of information request letter, to understand their performance parameters, while the port to communicate more with the brothers about their sources of spare parts, and the use of state and service life. Pay special attention to some of their unsuccessful practices, in order to avoid making the same mistakes.