API Recommended Practice 5MT-2021 PDF

This document is for carbon and low-alloy steel pipe and components used in the compression, pumping, and transmission of crude petroleum, petroleum products, fuel gases, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and, where applicable, covers distribution systems. This document applies to new assets and does not retroactively apply to in-service assets.

This document provides a method for the electronic exchange of MTR inspection documents from manufacturer to purchaser to support enhanced material traceability and records for steel line pipe, and could be applied to related steel assets. Data models for each asset type/product are provided in separate annexes; annexes for new asset types will be incrementally added to this document as necessary.

The users of this document are purchasers (operators and distributors) and manufacturers, and it is intended that all work performed in accordance with this document either meets or exceeds its requirements.