• In: Training | On: Sep 30, 2020

Acronym Soup

SOME NOT-SO-FAMILIAR ACRONYMS

If you’re not that familiar with codes such as API and ASME you may be puzzled by some of the acronyms they use.

 

Here’s a handy list from the WILKINSON COUTTS Plant Inspection Guide.

 

ACoPApproved code of practice
AIAuthorised inspector (ASME)
ASTAtmospheric storage tank
AUTAutomated ultrasonic testing
CDTPCold differential test pressure
CDWControlled-deposition welding
CMLCondition measuring location
COFConsequence of failure
CPCompetent Person/Cathodic protection
CRACorrosion risk assessment
CTPCritical thickness profile reading
CUICorrosion under insulation
DACDefect acceptance criteria
DMDamage mechanism
DPDesign pressure
ECTEddy current testing
EICEnvironmentally induced cracking
FCAAnticipated future material loss
FCAWFlux-cored arc welding
FFSFitness for service
FOSFactor of safety
FRPFibre-reinforced plastic
GMAWGas metal arc welding
GMLGeneral metal loss
GTAWGas tungsten arc welding
HAZHeat affected zone
HICHydrogen induced cracking
HSEHealth and safety executive (UK)
HTHAHigh temperature hydrogen attack
IDInside diameter
IOWIntegrity operating window
ITPInspection and test plan
LDCLimit load of damaged component
LOWTLoss of wall thickness
LTLong term
LTALocally thinned area
LUCLimit load of undamaged component
MAOPMaximum allowable operating pressure
MAWPMaximum allowable working pressure
MDMTMinimum design metal temperature
MDRManufacturers data report
MFLMagnetic flux leakage
MMSMaintenance management system
MOCManagement of change
MRTMinimum required thickness
MTRMaterial test report
NACENational association of corrosion engineers
NDENon-destructive examination
NIINon-intrusive inspection
NPSNominal pipe size
ODOutside diameter
PCCPost construction code
PIPipeline inspector
PIDProcess and instrumentation diagram
PMIPositive material identification
PODProbability of detection
POFProbability of failure
PQRProcedure qualification record
PRDPressure relieving device
PRVPressure relief valve
PSSRPressure system safety regulations
PT/MTPenetrant testing/magnetic testing
PTRPoint thickness reading
PTWPermit to work
PWHTPost weld heat treatment
QAQuality assurance
QCQuality control
RBIRisk-based inspection
RCMReliability centred maintenance
RLRemnant life
RPRecommended practice
RPBRelease prevention barrier
RPSRelease prevention system
RSFRemaining strength factor
RTRadiographic testing
SAISoil-air interface
SAWSubmerged arc welding
SBPSmall bore pipework
SCCStress corrosion cracking
SISystem International (of units)
SISource inspector
SMAWShielded metal arc welding
SMYSSpecified minimum yield strength
SOHICStress oriented hydrogen induced cracking
SPVSimple pressure vessel
TMLThickness measurement location
TOFDTime of flight diffraction
TSSTotal suspended solids
USCSUnited States customary system (of units)
UTUltrasonic testing
UTSUltimate tensile strength
VTVisual testing
WPQWelder performance qualification
WPSWeld procedure specification
WSEWritten scheme of examination