Table of Contents

API Foreword
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Conformance
3 Normative references
4 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms
5 Application
6 Ordering information
7 Quality assurance
8 Qualification of inspection personnel
9 General inspection procedures
10 Acceptance criteria, disposition and responsibility
11 Visual and dimensional inspection
12 Hardness testing
13 Magnetic particle inspection (MPI)
14 Electromagnetic inspection (EMI)
15 Residual magnetism and demagnetization
16 Gamma-ray wall thickness inspection
17 Electromagnetic grade comparison
18 Ultrasonic inspection
19 Evaluation of imperfections and deviations
20 Hydrostatic pressure testing
21 Marking
Annex A (normative) - Tables in SI units
Annex B (normative) - Figures
Annex C (normative) - Tables in USC units
Annex D (normative) - Identification/explanation of changes
Annex E (informative) - Glossary of terms
Bibliography

Abstract

Describes requirements and gives recommendations for field inspection and testing of oil country tubular goods (OCTG).

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 2015
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