Hydrotest

Hydrotest

Definition(s)

Hydrotest

Pressure test to verify the pressure-retention integrity of a piping system after installation. Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
Hydrocarbon Pool Fire

Hydrocarbon Pool Fire

Definition(s)

Hydrocarbon Pool Fire

Fire caused by ignition of a pool of hydrocarbon liquid. Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
Heat-distortion temperature

Heat-distortion temperature

Definition(s)

Heat-distortion temperature

Temperature at which a standard test bar deflects a specified amount under a stated load. Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
HDT

HDT

Definition(s)

HDT

Heat-distortion temperature. Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards  

HDT

Temperature at which a standard test bar deflects a specified amount under a stated load. Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
Hardener

Hardener

Definition(s)

Hardener

Substance or mixture added to a plastic composition to promote or control the curing action by taking part in it. Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
Hand Lay-up

Hand Lay-up

Definition(s)

Hand Lay-up

Process for fabricating a composite structure in which discontinuous reinforcements, e.g. woven mats, chopped strand mats, are impregnated with a matrix material and are manually applied on a mandrel or mold. Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
HSAS

HSAS

Definition(s)

HSAS

Homeland Security Advisory System.

Source: API RP 781 Security Plan Methodology for the Oil and Natural Gas Industries.1st Ed. September 2016. Global Standards
Host

Host

Definition(s)

Host

Computer that is attached to a communication subnetwork or inter-network and can use services provided by the network to exchange data with other attached systems [11]. Source: ANSI/ISA–99.00.01–2007, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 1: Terminology, Concepts, and Models, 29 October 2007. National Standard
Hot Formed Bolts, Screws, and Nuts

Hot Formed Bolts, Screws, and Nuts

Definition(s)

Hot Formed Bolts, Screws, and Nuts

Parts formed through the mechanical hot (at a temperature above the recrystallization temperature) up-setting of wire, rod, or bar in order to generate the bolt or screw head (hot heading) or the configuration of the nut.

Source: API Specification 20E, Alloy and Carbon Steel Bolting for Use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries, Second Edition, February 2017. Global Standards
h

h

Definition(s)

h

Pad eye weld thickness. Source: API Standard 2CCU, Offshore Cargo Carrying Units, First Edition, August 2017. Global Standards
Heat Treating

Heat Treating

Definition(s)

Heat Treating

Specified, timed sequence of controlled heating and cooling of materials for the purpose of changing physical or mechanical properties. Source: API Specification 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Fourth Edition, April 2017. Global Standards Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards

Hub Face Separation

Hub Face Separation

Definition(s)

Hub Face Separation

Occurs when all preload is lost between the two hubs, flanges, or OEC faces, and the two faces have lost contact from OD to ID or ID to OD. Source: API Specification 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Fourth Edition, April 2017. Global Standards

Hub Face Separation

Separation is defined as zero contact forces between the mating hubs (from ID to OD) on the tension side of the applied load condition.

Source: API Technical Report 17TR7, Verification and Validation of Subsea Connectors, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards
hplug

hplug

Definition(s)

hplug

Height of sand plug.

Source: ABS Guidance Notes on Geotechnical Performance of Spudcan Foundations, January 2017. Global Standards

HL0

HL0

Definition(s)

HL0

Horizontal foundation capacity.

Source: ABS Guidance Notes on Geotechnical Performance of Spudcan Foundations, January 2017. Global Standards
hlayer

hlayer

Definition(s)

hlayer

Sand layer thickness.

Source: ABS Guidance Notes on Geotechnical Performance of Spudcan Foundations, January 2017. Global Standards

HIPS

HIPS

Definition(s)

HIPS

High-integrity protection system. Source: API STD 521, Pressure-relieving and Depressuring Systems, Sixth Edition, January 2014. Global Standards

HIPS

System composed of sensors, logic solvers, and final control elements for the purpose of taking the process to a safe state when predetermined conditions are met.
  • NOTE: Other terms commonly used for a SIS include emergency shutdown system (ESD, ESS), safety shutdown system (SSD), and safety interlock system (see E.3.3.1).
Source: API STD 521, Pressure-relieving and Depressuring Systems, Sixth Edition, January 2014. Global Standards
Heat Treatment

Heat Treatment

Definition(s)

Heat Treatment

Specified, timed sequence of controlled heating and cooling of materials for the purpose of changing physical or mechanical properties. Source: API Specification 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Fourth Edition, April 2017. Global Standards

Heat Treatment

Controlled heating and cooling of materials for the purpose of changing mechanical properties.

Source:API SPECIFICATION 19TT, Specification for Downhole Well Test Tools and Related Equipment, First Edition, October 2016. Global Standards
Heat Lot

Heat Lot

Definition(s)

Heat Lot

  1. Batch furnace: bolting or raw material of a single heat and diameter, heat treated together as a single austenitizing, quenching, tempering, and stress-relieving charge.
  2. Continuous furnace: bolting or raw material of a single heat and diameter heat treated without interruption in a continuous charge (see 5.7).
Source: API Specification 20E, Alloy and Carbon Steel Bolting for Use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries, Second Edition, February 2017. Global Standards

Heat Lot

Material or components that are traceable to one heat of metallic material.

Source:API SPECIFICATION 19TT, Specification for Downhole Well Test Tools and Related Equipment, First Edition, October 2016. Global Standards
HUET

HUET

Definition(s)

HUET

Helicopter Underwater Egress Training. Entrenamiento brindado a todo el personal que sea habitualmente transportado en helicópteros sobre el agua, con el propósito de prepararlo para una evacuación de emergencia en caso de un aterrizaje de emergencia, tanto controlada como no controlada, sobre el agua.

Source: Resolución Número 40687 de 18 Jul 2017 Por la cual se establecen los criterios técnicos para proyectos de perforación exploratoria de hidrocarburos costa afuera en Colombia. Columbia Ministerio de Minas y Energia, Regulations

HUET

Helicopter Underwater Egress Training.

Source:API RP T-1, Creating Orientation Programs for Personnel Going Offshore, Fifth Edition, November 2016. Global Standards

HAZCOM

HAZCOM

Definition(s)

HAZCOM

Hazard communication. Source:API RP T-1, Creating Orientation Programs for Personnel Going Offshore, Fifth Edition, November 2016. Global Standards
Hitch

Hitch

Definition(s)

Hitch

The length of time and typical daily work hours an employee will be working at the offshore facility.

Source:API RP T-1, Creating Orientation Programs for Personnel Going Offshore, Fifth Edition, November 2016. Global Standards
HIDS

HIDS

Definition(s)

HIDS

Host-based Intrusion Detection System. Source: ISO/IEC 27032:2015, Information technology — Security techniques — Guidelines for cybersecurity, First Edition, July 2012. Global Standards
Hactivism

Hactivism

Definition(s)

Hactivism

Hacking for a politically or socially motivated purpose. Source: ISO/IEC 27032:2015, Information technology — Security techniques — Guidelines for cybersecurity, First Edition, July 2012. Global Standards
Hacking

Hacking

Definition(s)

Hacking

Intentionally accessing a computer system without the authorization of the user or the owner. Source: ISO/IEC 27032:2015, Information technology — Security techniques — Guidelines for cybersecurity, First Edition, July 2012. Global Standards
Human Consequence (Health)

Human Consequence (Health)

Definition(s)

Human Consequence (Health)

Effect of an incident, event, or occurrence that results in injury, illness, or loss of life Sample Usage: The human consequence of the attack was 20 fatalities and 50 injured persons. Annotation: When measuring human consequence in the context of homeland security risk, consequence is assessed as negative and can include loss of life or limb, or other short-term or long-term bodily harm or illness. Source: DHS Risk Lexicon, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2010 Edition. September 2010 Regulatory Guidance
Horizon Scanning

Horizon Scanning

Definition(s)

Horizon Scanning

Process of identifying future trends, drivers, and/or conditions that may have an effect on future events, incidents, or occurrences. Sample Usage: In alternative futures analysis of potential attacks on transportation systems, horizon scanning indicated that future availability of technology for adversaries could provide more options for carrying out an attack. Source: DHS Risk Lexicon, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2010 Edition. September 2010 Regulatory Guidance
Hybrid Mixture

Hybrid Mixture

Definition(s)

Hybrid Mixture

Mixture of a flammable gas or vapour with a combustible dust. Source: IEC 60079-14:2013, Explosive atmospheres – Part 14: Electrical installations design, selection and erection, Edition 5.0, November 2013. Global Standards
Industrial Control System

Industrial Control System

Definition(s)

Industrial Control System

An information system used to control industrial processes such as manufacturing, product handling, production, and distribution or to control infrastructure assets. Adapted from: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4, NIST SP 800-82. Source: NICCS™ Portal Cybersecurity Lexicon, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (https://niccs.us-cert.gov/glossary) as of 11 November 2015, Global Standards
Hashing

Hashing

Definition(s)

Hashing

A process of applying a mathematical algorithm against a set of data to produce a numeric value (a 'hash value') that represents the data. Extended Definition: Mapping a bit string of arbitrary length to a fixed length bit string to produce the hash value. Adapted from: CNSSI 4009, FIPS 201-2. Source: NICCS™ Portal Cybersecurity Lexicon, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (https://niccs.us-cert.gov/glossary) as of 11 November 2015, Global Standards
Hash Value

Hash Value

Definition(s)

Hash Value

A numeric value resulting from applying a mathematical algorithm against a set of data such as a file. Adapted from: CNSSI 4009. Source: NICCS™ Portal Cybersecurity Lexicon, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (https://niccs.us-cert.gov/glossary) as of 11 November 2015, Global Standards