Definition(s)
Pressure-Controlling Part
Part intended to control or regulate the movement of wellbore fluids.
- NOTE: Examples include packing elements, rams, and replaceable seats within a pressure-containing part.
Source: API Specification 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Fourth Edition, April 2017. Global Standards
Pressure-Controlling Part
Parts intended to control or regulate the movement of wellbore fluids.
- NOTE: 1 Examples include packing elements, rams, and replaceable seats within a pressure-containing member or part.
- NOTE: 2 In this document, the use of the word component and member are interchangeable.
Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards
Pressure-Controlling Part
Part intended to control or regulate the movement of pressurized fluids.
EXAMPLES Valve-bore sealing mechanisms, choke trim and hangers.
Source: API SPEC 17D, Design and Operation of Subsea Production Systems—Subsea Wellhead and Tree Equipment, Upstream Segment, Second Edition May 2011 (Errata September 2011). Global Standards
Source: API RP 17A Addendum 1, Design and Operation of Subsea Production Systems—General Requirements and Recommendations, December 2010. Global