Api 1104 Code Book 21st Edition

What You Need to Know About the Api 1104 Code Book 21st Edition

The Api 1104 Code Book is a standard that provides requirements and guidelines for welding pipelines and related facilities. It is widely used by the oil and gas industry, as well as other industries that involve welding of pipes and components. The Api 1104 Code Book covers topics such as welding procedures, welder qualifications, inspection methods, materials, equipment, and safety.

The Api 1104 Code Book was first published in 1928 and has been revised several times since then. The latest edition, the 21st edition, was published in 2013 and is still in use today. However, a new edition, the 22nd edition, was published in 2021 and will be implemented soon. Therefore, it is important for welders, inspectors, engineers, and managers to be familiar with both editions and understand the differences between them.

What are the main changes in the Api 1104 Code Book 22nd Edition

The Api 1104 Code Book 22nd Edition introduces some significant changes and updates to the previous edition. Some of the main changes are:

The scope of the standard has been expanded to include pipelines and facilities for the transmission of carbon dioxide and nitrogen, in addition to crude oil, petroleum products, fuel gases, and natural gas.

The standard has been aligned with other international standards, such as ISO 15614-1 and ISO 9606-1, for welding procedure qualification and welder qualification.

The standard has incorporated new technologies and methods for welding, such as orbital welding, friction stir welding, laser welding, hybrid welding, and ultrasonic testing.

The standard has added new requirements and guidance for welding of high-strength steels, corrosion-resistant alloys, clad or lined pipes, dissimilar metals, sour service applications, and low-temperature service applications.

The standard has revised the acceptance criteria for weld defects, such as cracks, porosity, slag inclusions, lack of fusion, incomplete penetration, undercutting, burn-through, arc strikes, etc.

The standard has updated the requirements and recommendations for welding safety, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), fire prevention, ventilation, electrical hazards, etc.

How to prepare for the transition to the Api 1104 Code Book 22nd Edition

The transition to the Api 1104 Code Book 22nd Edition will require some adjustments and preparations from the stakeholders involved in welding pipelines and related facilities. Some of the steps that can be taken are:

Purchase a copy of the Api 1104 Code Book 22nd Edition from the API Webstore or other authorized sources.

Review the changes and updates in the new edition and compare them with the current edition.

Identify the areas that need revision or modification in your existing welding procedures, welder qualifications, inspection methods, materials selection, equipment calibration, etc.

Implement the necessary changes and updates in your welding operations according to the new edition.

Train your welders, inspectors, engineers, and managers on the new requirements and guidelines of the new edition.

Document your compliance with the new edition and keep records of your welding activities.

Conclusion

The Api 1104 Code Book is a vital standard for welding pipelines and related facilities. It provides requirements and guidelines that ensure high-quality welds that are safe and reliable. The Api 1104 Code Book has been updated several times to keep up with the advances in technology and industry practices. The latest edition, the 22nd edition, was published in 2021 and will be implemented soon. Therefore, it is important for welders,

inspectors,

engineers,

and managers to be familiar with both editions

and understand

the differences between them.

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the Api

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22nd Edition will require some adjustments

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