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The API ICP Exam Handbook: Complete Guide to Passing the API 510/570/653 ICP Exams
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Clifford Matthews
Clifford Matthews
CEng, FIMechE
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9781739863005
No. of Pages:
820
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ASME
Publication date:
2023
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Chapter 16. API 570 Section 8: Repair, Alteration and Rerating of Piping Systems
By
Clifford Matthews
Clifford Matthews
CEng, FIMechE
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26
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Published:2023
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Matthews, C. "API 570 Section 8: Repair, Alteration and Rerating of Piping Systems." The API ICP Exam Handbook: Complete Guide to Passing the API 510/570/653 ICP Exams. Ed. Matthews, C. ASME, 2023.
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API codes allocate precise meaning to words used to describe (mainly welding) activities that restore piping systems to a safe, code-compliant condition after defects have been found. The terms are allocated not so much to describe the technical nature of activity but more to do with the procedure of the activity, such as
first, is it allowed?
who approves and authorizes it?
is a pressure/leak test or NDE required afterwards?
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