1. API 16RCD June 2017
Specification for Rotating Control Devices – Update

2. Current Version 16RCD revision 2 was released September 2015
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3. Task Group Progress Last meeting held June 2017 in Houston, TX
Enhanced design validation testing procedure almost finalized
Plan to introduce Service Application Levels (SAL) for RCDs
SAL 1 – Water based mud testing at elevated temperature
SAL 2 – Oil based mud testing at elevated temperature
SAL C – Test variables to be set by test designer
Task Group discussed best method to distribute new testing procedure, and elected to include as an Annex to 16RCD
The Annex would be informative
If an OEM elects to undertake the testing in the Annex, then its contents become normative
Draft Annex to be distributed to Task Group for comment before Q3 meeting
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