API TR 18TR1-2015 pdf free download

API TR 18TR1-2015 pdf free download.Guidance on Changes to API Q1, Ninth Edition.
4 Changes from Previous Edition 1 Scope Intent of Section The intent of this section is to outline the areas to which the specification applies. Changes from Previous Edition — Q1, 8th included provisions for service supply organizations, which are now covered by API Q2. — Added 5.8 to the list as an excludable section. 3 Terms, Definitions, and Abbreviations Intent of Section The intent of this section is to specify terms and definitions in addition to those given in ISO 9000. Changes from Previous Edition Q1, 9th eliminated 2 terms, added 12 new terms, expanded on 2 terms, and renamed 1 term. Abbreviations were added to Q1, 9th that were not present in Q1, 8th. Eliminated the following Q1, 8th terms: — 3.1.9 field nonconformity, — 3.1.11 tender. Added the following terms to Q1, 9th: — 3.1.4 collection, — 3.1.5 compliance, — 3.1.6 critical, — 3.1.11 first article, — 3.1.12 key performance indicator (KPI), — 3.1.13 legal requirement, — 3.1.14 management [noun], — 3.1.16 outsource [outsourced activity], — 3.1.17 preventive maintenance, — 3.1.19 risk, — 3.1.20 service, — 3.1.21 servicing.
Expanded the following terms: — 3.1.9 design validation was modified to include a note that provides examples of design validation that were previously in Q1, 8th, 7.3.6; — 3.1.10 design verification was modified to include a note that provides examples of design verification that were previously in Q1, 8th, 7.3.5. Renamed the following term: — in Q1, 8th, 3.1.4 control feature was renamed 3.1.18 procedure. 4 Quality Management System Requirements This section consolidated requirements from Sections 4, 5, and 6 of Q1, 8th. 4.1 Quality Management System 4.1.1 General Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish requirements related to the QMS. Changes from Previous Edition — Added the terms “at all times” and “for all products and servicing provided for use in the petroleum and natural gas industry.” 4.1.2 Quality Policy Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish requirements related to the quality policy. Changes from Previous Edition — Added the requirement for the quality policy to be communicated, understood, implemented, and maintained at all relevant functions and levels within the organization. 4.1.3 Quality Objectives Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish requirements related to the quality objectives. Changes from Previous Edition — Changed the responsibility for establishing quality objectives from top management to management with approval from top management. — Expanded the requirement for quality objectives to include customer requirements.
4.1.4 Planning Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish requirements related to planning for the QMS. Changes from Previous Edition — Changed responsibility for QMS planning from top management to management. 4.1.5 Communication 4.1.5.1 Internal Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish requirements related to internal communication for the QMS. Changes from Previous Edition — Changed the responsibility for internal communication from top management to management. — Added requirement 4.1.5.1 b) results of analysis of data need to be communicated at relevant levels. 4.1.5.2 External Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish requirements related to external communication for the QMS. Changes from Previous Edition — Added requirement 4.1.5.2 d) information required by product quality plans is to be provided when required by contract 4.2 Management Responsibility Some of the responsibilities that were assigned to top management in Q1, 8th have been assigned to management in Q1, 9th. 4.2.1 General Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish responsibilities for top management and management in an organization. Changes from Previous Edition — Added the use of KPIs for data analysis. 4.2.2 Responsibility and Authority Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish the responsibility, authority, and accountability of personnel within the scope of the QMS.