Definition(s)
Defect
An imperfection whose type or size exceeds the applicable acceptance criteria and is therefore rejectable.
Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards
Defect
An imperfection of a type or magnitude exceeding the acceptance criteria.
Source: API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems, Fourth Edition, February 2016, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards
Defect
An imperfection, whose type or size, exceeds the applicable acceptance criteria.
Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Defect
An imperfection, fault, or flaw in a component of an existing platform. As used in this recommended practice, the term “defect” does not necessarily denote that the platform is not fit-for-purpose.
Source: API RP 2SIM, Structural Integrity Management of Fixed Offshore Structures, First Edition, November 2014. Global Standards
Defect
Imperfection of sufficient magnitude or properties to warrant rejection of OCTG based on the specified acceptance criteria.
Source: API RP 5A5, Field Inspection of New Casing, Tubing, and Plain-end Drill Pipe, Reaffirmed August 2010. Global Standards
Defect
Imperfection having sufficient magnitude to warrant rejection of the product based on the criteria defined in this International Standard.
Source: API SPEC 5CRA, Specification for Corrosion Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes for Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2010 (Errata August 2011). Global Standards
Defect
Imperfection of sufficient magnitude to warrant rejection of the product based on criteria defined in this Standard.
Source: API SPEC 5CT, Specification for Casing and Tubing, Upstream Segment, Ninth Edition, July 2011 (Errata September 2012). Global Standards
Defect
Imperfection of sufficient magnitude to warrant rejection of the product based on criteria defined in this International Standard. [ISO 11960:2004, definition 4.1.11].
Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards
Defect
“Defect” means any characteristic or condition which tends to weaken or reduce the strength of the tool, object or structure of which it is a part, beyond the recognized operating limitations of the tool, object or structure.
Source: State of Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Rules and Regulations for Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Revised January 8, 2013. Regulations