API SPEC 16FI

Abstract

This document establishes minimum guidelines that set the foundation for reducing the severity and frequency of failures in frac iron equipment. This document covers temporarily installed pressure-containing equipment (commonly known as frac iron) used to convey stimulation fluids from the fluid end to the wellhead, inclusive of pump-down equipment associated with plug and perforating or ball-drop operations. This document addresses the following equipment: a) piping or treating lines; b) connections; c) hoses; d) manifolds; e) pressure-relief devices.