New API Design Standard To be based on the modified methods of 2004 ASME Section VIII Division 2 Appendix 4 as currently used in API 6A, 16A, 16C, and 17D

API TR 6xxx(?) Basis: Draft Appendix I of API 16A (ref. Winter meeting minutes) Goals: Avoid having to reference an obsolete Spec Resolve minor differences between 6A and 16A To be approved by SCs 6, 16, and 17. TG will consist of design experts now using 6A, 16A, 16C, and 17D

Present TG Members John Fowler, chairman OLR 6A, 16A, 17D Jim Britton Cameron 17D Jean Brunjes GE V-G 6A, 17D Paul Bunch Cameron 16A, 17D Bill Carbaugh GE Hydril 16A Jim Kaculi Dril-Quip 17D Chris Kocurek Cameron 17D John McCaskill Expro 16C Nigel McKie FMC Tech 17D Ramon San Pedro - Stress All

Output Reformat and add references and definitions like other API TRs. Resolve comments of participants. Complete draft in December for submittal to SCs at their winter meetings.