Glossary
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Server
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Server
Device or application that provides information or services to client applications and devices [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 StandardService
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Service
Performance of an activity by one function or organization for another. Source: API SPEC Q1, Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry, Ninth Edition, June 2013 (Errata 2, March 2014). Global Standards Source: API Spec Q2, Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for Service, Supply Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries, Upstream Segment, First Edition, December 2011. Global StandardsService
Throughout the text of this International Standard, wherever the term “product" occurs, it can also mean “service“. Source: API SPEC Q1, Specification for Quality Programs for the Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industry, Upstream Segment, Eighth Edition, December 2007 (Addendum December 2010). Global StandardsService Center
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Service Center
A location where equipment is inspected, repaired, and tested to maintain supplier/manufacturer’s specifications.
Source:API SPECIFICATION 19TT, Specification for Downhole Well Test Tools and Related Equipment, First Edition, October 2016. Global StandardsService Company
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Service Company
A person that performs hydraulic fracturing treatments on a well in this state. Source: Oil and Gas Division, Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 3, February 2013. RegulationsService Environment
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Service Environment
External or internal conditions to which managed product is subjected throughout its life cycle.
Source: API STANDARD 18LCM, Product Life Cycle Management System Requirements for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries, First Edition, April 2017. Global StandardsService Life
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Service Life
Duration of time in which the equipment performs under the specified design conditions, i.e. time in active connected riser operations, excluding storage periods.- NOTE: The service life is normally a small fraction of the design life.
Service Life
Duration of time in which the equipment performs under the specified design conditions, i.e. time in active operation excluding storage periods.- NOTE: The service life is normally a small fraction of the design life.
Service Life
Specified time during which the umbilical system shall be capable of meeting the functional requirements. Source: API SPEC 17E, Specification for Subsea Umbilicals, Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, October 2010. Global StandardsService Life
Period of time during which the flexible pipe fulfils all performance requirements. Source: API SPEC 17J, Specification for Unbonded Flexible Pipe, Third Edition, July 2008. Global StandardsService Provider
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Service Provider
Vendor of services related to industrial automation and control systems. In larger oilfield projects, the term engineering, procurement and construction contractor is used.
Source: DNVGL-RP-G108, Cyber security in the oil and gas industry based on IEC 62443, DNV GL, September 2017. Global StandardsService Provider
Organization performing life cycle management in conformance with this document.- NOTE: The service provider may be any organization including, but not limited to, original equipment manufacturer, owner, product user, or a third-party entity.
Service Quality Plan
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Service Quality Plan
Document that establishes procedures, resources, processes, and any required sequence of activities identifying and controlling the quality requirements. Source: API Spec Q2, Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for Service, Supply Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries, Upstream Segment, First Edition, December 2011. Global StandardsService Restriction Notation
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Service Restriction Notation
A notation indicating that the unit has been classed on the understanding that it will be operated only in suitable areas or conditions which have been agreed by the Classification Committee, e.g., protected waters service. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 1, Regulations, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global StandardsService Spaces
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Service Spaces
Service spaces are those used for galleys, pantries containing cooking appliances, lockers and store-rooms, workshops other than those forming part of the machinery spaces, and similar spaces and trunks to such spaces. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global StandardsService Spaces
Service spaces are those spaces used for galleys, pantries containing cooking appliances, lockers, mail and specie rooms, store-rooms, workshops other than those forming part of the machinery spaces and similar spaces and trunks to such spaces.<Chapter II-2, part A, regulation 3> Source: Resolution MEPC.119(52), 2004 amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code), 15 October 2004, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO Resolution MSC.99(73), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 5 December 2000, International Maritime Organization. LegislationService Spaces
Service spaces are those used for galleys, pantries containing cooking appliances, lockers and storerooms, workshops other than those forming part of the machinery spaces, and similar spaces and trunks to such spaces. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 7, Safety Systems, Hazardous Areas and Fire, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global StandardsService Station
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Service Station
“Service station” means any premises specially prepared for the fuelling of motor vehicles and includes such places within the premises which have been specially approved by the licensing authority for the servicing of motor vehicles and for other purposes. Source: The Petroleum Rules, 1976, India, 1976. Regulations Source: The Petroleum Rules, 2002, India, 13th March 2002. RegulationsService Temperature
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Service temperature
Service temperature is a reference temperature on various structural parts of the unit used as a criterion for the selection of steel grades. Source: Offshore Standard DNV-OS-C101, Design of Offshore Steel Structures, General (LRFD Method, Det Norske Veritas, April 2011. Global StandardsService Well
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Service Well
"Service well" means a well used for injecting water, gas, or other fluids into a reservoir or producing formation in pressure maintenance, enhanced recovery, or storage operations, for disposing of oil field wastes, or for conducting other operations in support of oil or gas production. Source: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Definitions, Alaska Admin. Code tit. 20, § 25.990, December 7, 2012. RegulationsService Well
"Service well" means a well that, as part of a multi-well system, is used for drilling laterals, stimulation, or maintenance, or functions in any capacity other than as a conduit to the surface for the production of oil and gas. Source: Corporation Commission, Oil and Gas Conservation, Oklahoma Administrative Code 165:10, February 2013. RegulationsService-Related Product
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Service-Related Product
Materials, equipment, and software used in the execution of a service. Source: API Spec Q2, Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for Service, Supply Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries, Upstream Segment, First Edition, December 2011. Global StandardsServiceability
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Serviceability
Condition of a piece of equipment at any point in time that affects the ability of the equipment to perform its function(s) as intended. Source: API RP 8B, Recommended Practice for Procedures for Inspections, Maintenance, Repair and Remanufacture of Hoisting Equipment, Seventh Edition, March 2002 (Reaffirmed: August 2012). Global StandardsServiceability
Ability of a structure or structural component to perform adequately for normal functional use. Source: ISO 19901-7:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Specific requirements for offshore structures – Part 7: Stationkeeping systems for floating offshore structures and mobile offshore units. Global StandardsServiceability Limit State
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Serviceability Limit State
Category describing events with an annual probability of exceedance larger than 10-2. NOTE 1 The serviceability limit state (SLS) requires that the system survive with no damage and operate as intended. NOTE 2 The limiting conditions for normal operation, installation and testing depend on the particular situation. SLS conditions are defined by the operator and reflect the operating plan. These very important cases define the intended operation. Source: API Standard 2RD, Dynamic Risers for Floating Production Systems, Second Edition, September 2013. Global StandardsServiceability Limit States
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Serviceability Limit States (SLS)
Corresponding to the criteria applicable to normal use or durability. Offshore Standard DNV-OS-C101, Design of Offshore Steel Structures, General (LRFD Method, Det Norske Veritas, April 2011. Global StandardsServiceable Condition
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Serviceable Condition
Permits a replacement or reclaimed component part to be used without prejudice to the performance or explosion protection aspects of the equipment, with due regard to the requirements of the certificate documentation as applicable, in which such a component part is used. Source: IEC 60079-19:2015, Explosive atmospheres – Part 19: Equipment repair, overhaul and reclamation, Edition 3.1, March 2015. Global StandardsServices
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Services
Provision of purchased support to a business activity by a contracted individual or organisation. A service is an intangible commodity in that it involves supply of beneficial and consumable resources (often technical support) to a client company, but does not normally involve the supply of physical products or goods. Source: IOGP Report No. 510, Operating Management System Framework for controlling risk and delivering high performance in the oil and gas industry, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, June 2014. Global StandardsServicing
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Servicing
Product maintenance, adjustment, repair, and/or on-site installation when installation is required by applicable product specifications. Source: API SPEC Q1, Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry, Ninth Edition, June 2013 (Errata 2, March 2014). Global StandardsSet of Rules
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Set of rules
The standardization document which contains technical rules and (or) a description of the processes of design (including survey works), production, construction, installation, adjustment, operation, storage, transportation, sale and reclamation of products and which is applicable on a voluntary basis for the purpose of compliance with the requirements of technical regulations. (the Paragraph was introduced by the Federal Law dated 01.05.2007 No. 65-FZ, as amended by the Federal Law dated 18.07.2009 No. 189-FZ) Source: Federal Law on Technical Regulation, No. 184-FZ, Russian Federation, December 2002 (amended September 2010). RegulationsSet of Rules of a Foreign State
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Set of rules of a foreign state
A set of rules adopted by a competent body of a foreign state. (the Paragraph was introduced by the Federal Law dated 30.12.2009 No. 385-FZ) Source: Federal Law on Technical Regulation, No. 184-FZ, Russian Federation, December 2002 (amended September 2010). RegulationsSet Point
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Set Point
Preset value that is the desired value of a variable, such as suction or discharge pressure. Source: IADC UBO / MPD Glossary, December 2011. Global StandardsSet Pressure
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Set Pressure
Inlet gauge pressure at which a pressure-relief device is set to open under service conditions.
Source: API STD 521, Pressure-relieving and Depressuring Systems, Sixth Edition, January 2014. Global Standards