What does RP mean in API?

What does RP mean in API?

Pipeline Recommended Practices
Pipeline Recommended Practices (RP)

What is RP1162?

API RP1162 is an industry consensus standard that provides guidance and recommendations to pipeline operators for the development and implementation of enhanced public awareness programs.

What is public awareness program?

A public awareness campaign is a marketing effort to build public recognition of a problem through media, messaging, and an organized set of communication tactics. These campaigns target a large number of people over a specific period of time to try and generate specific outcomes or achieve pre-determined goals.

What is API 4F?

API updates 4F manufacturing standard for onshore and offshore steel structures. This specification provides requirements and recommendations for the design and construction of steel structures commonly used in natural gas and oil drilling and well servicing operations.

What is API RP 581?

API RP 581, Risk-Based Inspection Technology, is a recommended practice developed and published by the American Petroleum Institute (API) to provide quantitative risk-based inspection (RBI) methods that support the minimum guidelines presented by API RP 580.

What is computational pipeline monitoring?

Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) is a term that was developed to refer to algorithmic monitoring tools that are used to enhance the abilities of a pipeline controller to recognize hydraulic anomalies that may be indicative of a pipeline leak or commodity release.

Are public awareness campaigns effective?

The campaign induced positive changes in attitudes and behavioural intention. We conclude that public awareness campaigns, if designed to take into account the socio-demographics and cultural background of the target audience, can be an effective method of improving attitudes towards conservation.

What defines community awareness?

Community awareness often refers to the degree that people generally know about each other, about social norms and people’s different roles within the community, and about issues that affect the community.

What is API 8C?

API Specification 8C – 1 Scope. This Standard provides requirements for the design, manufacture and testing of hoisting equipment suitable for use in drilling and production operations.

What is the difference between API 580 and 581?

What Is the Difference Between 580 and 581? API RP 580 is a Risk-Based Inspection document that identifies the basic elements for developing, implementing, and maintaining an RBI program. API RP 581 documents a quantitative approach to implementing RBI.

Why are awareness campaigns not effective?

When done wrong, an awareness campaign carries four specific risks: it might lead to no action; It might reach the wrong audience; it might create harm; and it could generate a backlash. We will examine each of these risks in turn.

Why do public awareness programs vary across pipeline systems?

Public awareness programs may vary because of differences in pipeline systems, Stakeholder audiences, and potential hazards. Figure 1 describes the process establishing, implementing, measuring, and adjusting a public awareness program. Figure 1 –Public Awareness Programs

What is the purpose of public awareness programs?

4.1.2 Prevention Public awareness programs should assist or help Stakeholder audiences understand how to prevent pipeline emergencies. 4.1.3 Response Public awareness programs should assist or help Stakeholder audiences understand how to respond to potential pipeline damage and/or a pipeline emergency. 4.2 Program Variation

What are the characteristics of areas with pipelines?

Some areas with pipelines have a low population, low turnover in residents, and little development or excavation activity; whereas other areas have very high population, high turnover, and extensive development and excavation activity.

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