Standards relating to All Elements in All Sectors

API 15HR

API Specification 15HR, Specification for High Pressure Fiberglass Line Pipe, Third Edition

This specification was formulated to provide for the availability of safe, dimensionally and functionally interchangeable high pressure fiberglass line pipe with a Specification 15HR Standard Pressure Rating from 500 psi to 5000 psi, inclusive, in 250 psi increments. This specification is limited to mechanical connections. Technical content provides requirements for performance, design, materials, tests and inspection, marking, handling, storing and shipping.

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API 15LR

API Specification 15LR, Specification for Low Pressure Fiberglass Line Pipe and Fittings, Seventh Edition

This specification covers filament wound (FW) and centrifugally cast (CC) fiberglass line pipe and fittings for pipe in diameters up to and including 24 in. in diameter and up to and including 1000 psig cyclic operating pressures. In addition, at the manufacturer’s option, the pipe may also be rated for static operating pressures up to 1000 psig. It is recommended that the pipe and fittings be purchased by cyclic pressure rating. The standard pressure ratings range from 150 psig to 300 psig in 50 psig increments, and from 300 psig to 1000 psig in 100 psig increments, based on either cyclic pressure or static pressure. Quality control tests, hydrostatic mill tests, dimensions, weights, material properties, physical properties, and minimum performance requirements are included.

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ASME/ANSI RTP-1

ASME/ANSI RTP-1-1989: Reinforced thermoplastic corrosion resistant equipment

This standard covers design, materials, assembly, quality control and inspection of reinforced thermoset plastic vessels which contain corrosive or otherwise hazardous materials.

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BS4994

BS4994:1987, Specification for vessels and tanks in reinforced plastics

This Standard specifies requirements for the design, materials, construction, inspection, testing and erection of vessels and tanks in reinforced plastics, consisting of a polyester, epoxy or furane resin reinforced with glass fibres, manufactured in a wet lay up process.

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BS5480

BS 5480:1990 - Specification for glass reinforced plastics (GRP) pipes, joints and fittings for use for water supply or sewerage

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BS6464

BS6464:1984, Specification for reinforced plastics pipes, fittings and joints for process plants

This Standard specifies requirements for the design, materials, construction, inspection, testing and installation reinforced plastics pipelines.

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BS7159

BS7159:1989 Design and construction of glass reinforced plastic (GRP)piping systems for individual plants or sites

This standard complements recommendations given in BS 6464 and BS 4994 and provides a basis for design with reference to strain limits and flexibility analysis analogous to those applied for design of ferrous piping systems in accordance with BS 806.

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Composite Codes & Standards

Standards are documents describing how materials and products should be manufactured, defined, measured, or tested. Standards are used to establish quality requirements and fitness for purpose and to ensure compatibility of products from different sources. Standards may be issued by voluntary trade associations (industry standards), by government agencies, or by international organisations. Specifications establish requirements for materials, products, or services, and are usually issued by the organisation for which they are to be provided. Standards and specifications are essential documents for engineering design, and can also have legal and contractual status.

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UKOOA 1.16 1994

Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) for use Offshore

These Guidelines identify factors which should be addressed when considering the application of FRP materials on offshore installations. These Guidelines are intended to be a common check list for design engineers, end users and approval authorities, to ensure that all relevant factors relating to specific applications of FRP in the offshore environment have been considered. These Guidelines do not contain specific guidance on physical performance parameters or acceptance criteria of the materials.

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