API Bulletin 590

This publication establishes a work process to manage terms, definitions, and acronyms in documents published by the API Committee on Refining Equipment (CRE) Subcommittee on Inspection and Mechanical Integrity (SCIMI). The work processes described in this publication shall be used when SCIMI develops new standards or new terms, definitions, and acronyms in existing standards. The work processes shall also be used to verify accuracy and consistent use of terms, definitions, and acronyms when an existing SCIMI document is revised.