Definition(s)
Accidental Load
Load caused by accidental occurrence.
Source: API RP 17L2, Recommended Practice for Flexible Pipe Ancillary Equipment, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards
Source: API SPEC 17L1, Specification for Flexible Pipe Ancillary Equipment, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards
Accidental Load
Load(s) which are imposed on the C/WO riser system under abnormal and unplanned conditions.
- EXAMPLES Loss of vessel station-keeping and heave compensator lock-up.
Source: API RP 17G, Recommended Practice for Completion/Workover Risers, Second Edition, July 2006 (Reaffirmed April 2011). Global Standards
Accidental Load
Accidental loads are loads caused by accidental occurrences.
Source: API SPEC 17J, Specification for Unbonded Flexible Pipe, Third Edition, July 2008. Global Standards