According to API 510, when calculating remaining life using both short-term and long-term corrosion rates, which rate should be used for the next inspection interval?
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A
Always the long-term rate as it reflects true service history
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B
Always the short-term rate as it reflects current process conditions
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C
The more conservative (higher) of the two rates
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D
The average of the short-term and long-term rates