The primary goal of API 571 is to support Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs. By understanding how equipment fails, engineers can better predict when it might fail and prioritize inspections accordingly. It bridges the gap between materials engineers and inspectors, ensuring that inspection plans are looking for the right types of damage in the right places.
: Detailed sections on chloride stress corrosion cracking (SCC), caustic SCC, and hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC). www.api.org Api 571 Pdf Free Download-