It covers in-service, out-of-service, ferromagnetically active, and non-ferrous heat exchanger tubing.
This standard is primarily used by:
Historically, NDE guidance was scattered across various API documents. API RP 586 consolidates these methodologies into a single, structured format to support broader inspection standards like API 510, 570, and 653. Document Structure & Content api rp 586
Here is the detailed technical content for , formally titled: It covers in-service
It is applicable to the petroleum, chemical, and natural gas industries, particularly where PRDs are used to protect equipment from overpressure scenarios. and natural gas industries