This standard applies to all components of equipment exposed to sour environments, where failure by SSC or SCC would (1) prevent the equipment from being restored to an operating condition while continuing to contain pressure, (2) compromise the integrity of the pressure-containment system, and/or (3) prevent the basic function of the equipment from occurring. Materials selection for items such as atmospheric and low-pressure systems, water-handling facilities, sucker rods, and subsurface pumps are covered in greater detail in other NACE International and API documents and are outside the scope of this standard.
