What is API 15HR?
API 15HR is an American Petroleum Institute (API) standard that covers the design and manufacturing requirements for reinforced thermoplastic line pipe (RTLP) systems for offshore oil and gas production applications. It specifies requirements for materials, design, manufacture, qualification, and testing, as well as installation and operation requirements. API 15HR is intended to ensure that RTLP systems are safe and reliable in offshore environments, and provides guidance on the selection and use of materials, welding, testing, and other aspects of RTLP design and manufacture.
What is API 15LR?
API 15LR is an American Petroleum Institute (API) standard that covers the design and manufacturing requirements for flexible reinforced thermoplastic line pipe (FRTLP) systems for offshore oil and gas production applications. It specifies requirements for materials, design, manufacture, qualification, and testing, as well as installation and operation requirements. API 15LR is intended to ensure that FRTLP systems are safe and reliable in offshore environments, and provides guidance on the selection and use of materials, welding, testing, and other aspects of FRTLP design and manufacture.
What is the difference between API 15HR and API 15LR?
The main difference between API 15HR and API 15LR is the type of pipe they cover. API 15HR covers the design and manufacturing requirements for reinforced thermoplastic line pipe (RTLP) systems for offshore oil and gas production applications, while API 15LR covers the design and manufacturing requirements for flexible reinforced thermoplastic line pipe (FRTLP) systems for offshore oil and gas production applications.