A published standard of the American Petroleum Institute (API)The US Trade body for corporations engaged in oil and gas production and distribution. that sets guidelines for managing pipeline integrityThe capability of a pipeline to perform its intended function safely and reliably throughout its life. It includes a range of factors, including the structural … using non-destructive testingRefers to a range of techniques and methods used to assess the integrity, quality, and properties of materials, components, or structures without causing damage… in the selection, implementation, and operation of the methods used.