API RP 17A
Recommended Practice for Design and Operation of Subsea Production Systems
standard by American Petroleum Institute, 12/01/1996
Full Description
Provides guidelines for the design, installation, operation, repair, and decommissioning of subsea production systems. The elements of subsea production systems included are wellheads (both subsea and mudline casing suspension systems) and trees; pipelines and end connections; controls, control lines and control fluids; templates and manifolds; and production riser (both rigid and flexible). Other sections cover operations, quality assurance, materials, and corrosion.