Saes-L-108, 10112010

Engineering Standard
SAES-L-108
11 October 2010
S e l e c t i o n o f Va l v e s
Document Responsibility: Valves Standards Committee
Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents
1
Scope............................................................. 2
Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
References..................................................... 2
General........................................................... 4
General Design Limitations............................ 6
Specific Valve Type Limitations...................... 8
Specific Service Limitations.......................... 10
Materials Limitations..................................... 12
Materials Appendix............................................. 14
Previous Issue: 21 March 2010 Next Planned Update: 11 October 2015

Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin
Primary contact: Shiha, Saad Mohammed on 966-3-8760163
CopyrightSaudi Aramco 2010. All rights reserved.
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Issue Date: 11 October 2010
Next Planned Update: 11 October 2015
Selection of Valves
Scope
1.1
This Standard covers limitations on the selection of all valves normally

classified under Saudi Aramco Materials System (SAMS) Class 04. This will
normally include ball, butterfly, check, choke, diaphragm, gate, globe, needle,
and plug valves used for on-off, for manual control service or for prevention of
reverse flow, as appropriate.
1.2
Specifically excluded from the scope are:
1.3
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a)
Control, safety-relief, relief, surge relief, solenoid, pilot and other valves
classified under SAMS Class 34.
b)
Applications involving flues and chimneys, air conditioning and

ventilation ducts.
c)
Drilling and wellhead valves classified under SAMS Class 45.
Where applicable, this Standard supplements the requirements of ASME B31,

Code for Pressure Piping.
Conflicts and Deviations

2.1
Any conflicts between this standard and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Engineering Standards (SAESs), Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
2.2
Direct all requests to deviate from this standard in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of
Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
References
The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction, maintenance, and
repair of equipment and facilities covered by this standard shall comply with the latest
edition of the references below, unless otherwise noted.
3.1
Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure
SAEP-302
Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a

Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirement
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Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-B-017
Fire Water System Design
SAES-L-102
Regulated Vendor List for Valves
SAES-L-110
Limitations on Pipe Joints and Components
SAES-L-133
Corrosion Protection Requirements for

Pipelines/Piping
SAES-L-136
Pipe Selection and Restriction
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications

04-SAMSS-001
Gate Valves
04-SAMSS-002
Globe Valves
04-SAMSS-003
Additional Requirements for Low Temperature

Valves
04-SAMSS-005
Swing Check Valves
04-SAMSS-035
General Requirements for Valves
04-SAMSS-041
Expanding Plug Valve
04-SAMSS-042
4-Way Diverter Valves
04-SAMSS-048
Valve Inspection and Testing Requirements
04-SAMSS-049
Inspection & Testing Requirements for

API SPEC 6A 10,000 psi Valves
04-SAMSS-050
Thru-conduit Gate Valves
04-SAMSS-051
API SPED 6D Ball Valves
04-SAMSS-052
API SPEC 6A Ball Valves
09-SAMSS-080
Shop-Applied Baked Internal Coatings
09-SAMSS-091
Qualification Requirements for Shop-Applied

Internal FBE Coatings
Saudi Aramco Form and Data Sheet

6233-1-ENG
3.2
Valve Data Sheet
Industry Codes and Standards

American National Standards Institute/Fluid Controls Institute
ANSI/FCI 70.2
Control Valve Seat Leakage
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American Petroleum Institute

API SPEC 6A
Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree

Equipment
API SPEC 6D
Specification for Pipeline Valves
API SPEC 6FA
Specification for Fire Test for Valves
API STD 598
Valve Inspection and Testing
API STD 602
Compact Steel Gate Valves - Flanged, Threaded,

Welding, and Extended-Body Ends
API STD 607
Fire Test for Soft Seated Quarter-Turn Valves
API STD 609
Butterfly Valves, Lug-Type and Wafer-Type
American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME B16.5
Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
ASME B16.34
Valves - Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End
ASME B31
Code for Pressure Piping
British Standards Institution

BS 6755
Testing of Valves
Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.

MSS SP-45
Bypass and Drain Connection Standard
National Association of Corrosion Engineers/International Standardization

Organization
NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
Materials for Use in H2S Containing
Environments in Oil and Gas Production
4
General
4.1
Valves shall be purchased from approved manufacturers listed in SAES-L-102.

Approval of purchase from manufacturers not listed in this document shall be
strictly governed by the provisions provided therein.
4.2
The selection of valves shall normally be limited to the materials, types and
sizes that are listed in SAMS Class 04 unless no suitable valve is listed.
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4.3
Whenever applicable, the relevant Saudi Aramco Materials System

Specifications (SAMSS's) listed in Section 3 of this Standard shall be included
in all requisitions.
4.4
At times it is necessary to purchase a valve that is generally similar to that

covered by an SAMSS but differing from it in some specific design,
construction, materials or performance characteristics. In such cases, the
SAMSS shall be included in the purchase requisition in addition to the required
modifications provided that these modifications are in accordance with all other
Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements.
4.5
All valve requisitions, except those for API SPEC 6A 10000 psi valves 2-1/16
inch and larger, shall reference 04-SAMSS-035, General Requirements for
Valves, and 04-SAMSS-048, Valve Inspection & Testing Requirements.
4.6
Form 6233-1-ENG, Valve Data Sheet, shall be filled out and attached to every
non-SAMS class 04 valve purchase requisition.
4.7
Field Tests
4.7.1
Testing location shall be specified by proponent.
4.7.2
If requested by the proponent, all new valves designated for isolation

service (as specified by the Proponent) shall be subjected to a high
pressure hydrostatic seat test prior to installation in the line.
4.7.3
A low pressure pneumatic seat test at 35 kPa (5 psig) shall be

substituted for the high pressure hydrostatic seat test for flare system
valves.
4.7.4
Buttweld and socketweld end valves in nominal pipe size (NPS) 2

inches and smaller are exempt from the above field testing
requirements.
4.7.5
Test procedures, pressures, durations, and leakage acceptance criteria

shall be equal to those that the valves were originally purchased to. All
resilient (soft) seated isolation valves shall have zero leakage.
4.8
The use of ANSI FCI 70.2 to specify seat leakage criteria is not permitted
without the specific approval of the Chairman of the Valves Standards
Committee.
4.9
Trim material includes the stem, the body and closure seating surfaces,
bushings, pins, springs, guides, and any other small parts in contact with the
service fluid.
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General Design Limitations

5.1
5.2
5.3
Bonnet/Cover
5.1.1
Pressure seal bonnet valves shall be used only in steam or other clean
non-corrosive services. They are permitted in other services only if the
body has been inlayed in the bonnet sealing area with an 18-8 material
or higher alloy suitable for the service.
5.1.2
Bonnets retained by split rings and sealed by means of an O-ring or a

seal-welded membrane shall only be used after approval by the
Chairman of the Valves Standards Committee.
5.1.3
The use of welded bonnet valves in hydrocarbon services shall be

limited to NPS 4 inch and smaller provided it is approved by the
Manager of the responsible operating department.
5.1.4
Screwed bonnet and screwed body valves shall not be used in any
hydrocarbon or hazardous material services unless the bonnets and
body end connections are tack welded to the body or provided with
locking pin.
5.1.5
Straight-thru union body check valves shall be used only in portions of

piping systems where pipe unions are permissible.
5.1.6
Union bonnet valves shall not be used in any hydrocarbon or hazardous

material services.
End Connections
5.2.1
The requirements of SAES-L-110 are applicable to all valves.
5.2.2
Integral flanged valve bodies with tapped bolt holes shall not be used
except with specific approval of the Proponent and the Chairman of the
Valves Standards Committee. These requirements do not apply to lug
type valves.
5.2.3
If requested by the proponent, critical valves, welding end valves, and

others that cannot be removed from the line without serious difficulty
(e.g., in restrained pipelines), NPS 8 inch and larger, shall be of a type
that is repairable in the line (top-entry) provided it is specifically
approved by the Chairman of the Valves Standards Committee.
Ratings
5.3.1
Valves utilizing soft seats do not necessarily follow ASME B16.5 or

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other industry standard pressure/temperature relationships at

temperatures above 38C. The specific Vendor's literature shall be
consulted when the pressure-temperature ratings for higher
temperatures have not been specified by the relevant SAMSS or the
Purchase Order.
5.3.2
5.4
In hydrocarbon services, the minimum body rating of threaded and

socketweld end NPS 2 inch and smaller valves shall be equivalent to
API STD 602 Class 800.
Sizes
Valves shall be subject to the same size limitations specified for pipe in
SAES-L-136.
5.5
Stem Packing
Isolation valves NPS 3 inch and larger in hydrocarbon services shall not be
provided with pure polymer/elastomer stem packing or stem seals unless the
valves have been qualified as fire-safe, except as permitted by an approved
SAMSS.
5.6
5.7
Actuators
5.6.1
The need for power actuation of all valves NPS 12 inch and larger in
all pressure classes shall be reviewed with the responsible operating
organization.
5.6.2
Chainwheel operation shall not be provided for emergency isolation

valves or valves having a threaded body connection.
Installation
5.7.1
Gate valves with back-seats shall not be installed with their stems
below the horizontal except in the following cases: (a) clean services,
(b) when they function as isolation valves in pressure relief and flare
system piping, and (c) when in utility or other similar non-critical
services (firewater is considered to be critical service).
Note: Critical / non-critical valves shall be specified by proponent and
specifically approved by the Chairman of the Valves Standards
Committee.
5.7.2
Seal welding
5.7.2.1
All threaded connections on valve bodies and associated

piping shall be seal welded.
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Exceptions:
Exceptions are those connections that are frequently
disassembled (such as vent and drain plugs) and those
that are adjacent to elements that contain small moving
parts (such as injection fittings and body relief valves).
5.7.2.2
5.8
Seal welding shall follow the general requirements of

SAES-L-110.
Coating
The body of steel gate valve shall not be internally coated unless the wedge is
rubber-lined.
Specific Valve Type Limitations

6.1
Ball Valves
Lever operated ball valves shall be equipped with a handwheel or self-locking
handle to prevent accidental operation.
6.2
Butterfly Valves
6.2.1
Concentric butterfly valves, such as the API STD 609 Category A type
(typically with internal rubber linings), are permitted only in nonhydrocarbon applications.
6.2.2
The use of high performance butterfly valves in hydrocarbon service

shall be limited to a maximum rating of Class 900. Minimum
requirements in hydrocarbon service are as follows:
a)
Valves shall be designed in accordance with API STD 609

Category B valves with offset-seat type construction.
b)
Valves shall be qualified fire-safe to either API SPEC 6FA,

API STD 607, or BS 6755 Part 2, except in applications where
other components of the system are not designed to be firesafe
such as Single-Point-Mooring (SPM) systems.
c)
The body shall be of the lug-type design with tapped bolt holes,
unless the (double) flanged type has been specified. Use of the
wafer-type body is not permitted.
d)
Valves shall be full-rated. In systems where the normal operating

pressure is 103 kPa (15 psig) or less, the valve may be specified
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with half-rated trim (approximately 50% of the full-rated

pressure).
e)
6.3
Valves shall be bi-directional, although they may have a

"preferred" direction. Valves shall be installed in the "preferred"
direction indicated on the valve.
Check Valves
6.3.1
Dual and single plate wafer check and swing check valves shall not be
used in reciprocating pump and compressor suction and discharge
services or similar pulsating services.
6.3.2
A non-slam internal-spring-assisted type check valve shall be installed

at the discharge of pumps and compressors. Other check valve types
shall be specifically approved by the Chairman of the Valves Standards
Committee.
6.3.3
If requested by the proponent, for parallel pump systems with

individual pump discharge piping of NPS 20 inch and larger, a
hydraulic analysis shall be conducted to verify that the selected check
valves have the correct dynamic response to prevent slamming and
limit pressure surge to an acceptable level. The analysis shall include
consideration of the "worst case" operating mode scenario.
6.3.4
For all sizes NPS 4 inch and above, a turbulence-free minimum

distance of 5 pipe diameters upstream and 2 pipe diameters
downstream of every check valve shall be maintained. No pipe fittings
such as elbows, reducers, tees, etc., or flow restricting devices such as
orifices, control valves, etc., shall be installed in these zones unless
specifically approved by the Chairman of the Valves Standards
Committee. Valves in intermittent service and valves in skid-mounted
systems are exempt from these requirements.
6.3.5
Check valves in sizes NPS 3 inch and above shall not be installed in
vertical lines, unless specifically approved by the Chairman of the
Valve Standards Committee. Valves in skid-mounted systems are
exempt from this requirement.
6.3.6
Check valves in hydrocarbon service up to Class 600 shall either have

a lug-type body with tapped bolt holes or a flanged body. In higher
ratings, a flanged body is mandatory. Wafer-type bodies are not
permitted in any hydrocarbon service.
6.3.7
Spring-assisted non-slam piston check valves (also referred to as

nozzle check valves) shall be long-pattern with face-to-face
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dimensions in accordance with API SPEC 6D. Short-pattern valves

shall not be used without the review and approval of the Chairman of
the Valves Standards Committee.
6.4
Plug Valves (Hydrocarbon service only)

Flanged plug valves in hydrocarbon service shall be of the inverted lubricated
pressure balanced design, except that Class 150 valves NPS 6 inch and smaller
may have a standard plug with springs for balancing the plug.
Specific Service Limitations

7.1
7.2
Low Temperature Services

7.1.1
Valves in services between -45C and -18C shall meet the

requirements of 04-SAMSS-003. If the service is also sour,
compliance with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 shall be specifically
stated in the purchase requisition.
7.1.2
All valves in services below -45C shall be full austenitic stainless steel
and shall meet the requirements of 04-SAMSS-003, paragraph 6.3.
7.1.3
All valves in service below -100C shall have an extended bonnet.
7.1.4
For LPG or high pressure gases which autorefrigerate, an upstream

gate valve shall be installed in addition to the throttling valve in any
line that discharges to the atmosphere or to a low pressure system.
Underwater Valves
Isolation valves shall be ball type per 04-SAMSS-051 with a minimum rating of
Class 300. The flange face shall be the ring joint type.
7.3
Pressure Relief Valve Piping

Isolation valves in stand-alone pressure relief valve inlet and discharge piping
shall be gate, ball, high performance butterfly (flanged) or plug valves that can
be car-sealed open. A gate valve in this service shall be installed with the stem
in or below the horizontal position. For clean gas service, the valves shall be
soft seated with double block and bleed capability if temperature permits.
7.4
Flare Systems
7.4.1
Isolation valves in flare system piping shall be gate, ball, high

performance butterfly or plug valves.
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7.4.2
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A gate valve in this service shall be installed with the stem in or below
the horizontal position.
Emergency Isolation Valves

Emergency isolation valves (EIVs) shall be gate, ball, high performance
butterfly (flanged) or plug valves. Soft seated valves shall be fire safe in
accordance with API STD 607, API SPEC 6FA, or BS 6755 Part 2. Metal
seated valves shall meet the same requirement if they do not have graphite seals
or their standard specified leakage rate exceeds that of API STD 598.
7.6
Firewater Systems
Buried sectionalizing valves in firewater systems shall meet the requirements of
SAES-B-017.
7.7
Drains and Vents

Atmospheric drain and vent valves shall be provided with a plug or blind on the
discharge side.
7.8
Storage Tanks and Vessels

Flangeless valves shall not be used as the first block valve against storage tanks
or vessels containing hazardous materials unless specifically approved by the
Chairman of the Valves Standards Committee.
7.9
7.10
API SPEC 6A 10,000 psi services

7.9.1
Valves shall only be purchased from manufacturers approved in

accordance with SAES-L-102.
7.9.2
Valves shall be tested and inspected in accordance with 04-SAMSS-049.
Scraper Trap Valves

7.10.1
Scraper trap mainline isolation valves shall be full bore thru-conduit

gate or ball valves.
7.10.2
Drain valves shall be inverted pressure balanced lubricated plug valves

with Stellite hardfacing on the plug and body seating surfaces.
7.10.3
Kicker valves and vent valves shall be inverted pressure balanced

lubricated plug valves.
7.10.4
The scraper trap isolation valve and the kicker valve shall have a
minimum trim metallurgy of SS F 51 regardless of service. In
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addition, the valve seat pockets (applicable to spring loaded seats only)
shall be specified to have an Inconel 625 weld overlay. The
requirements of this paragraph override the materials requirements
listed in the Appendix, unless those are more stringent.
7.11
7.12
Instrumentation root isolation valves

7.11.1
Instrumentation root isolation valves shall be API STD 602 gate

valves. Approval of equivalents shall be referred to the Chairman of
the Valves Standards Committee.
7.11.2
Modular valve assemblies consisting of a root isolation valve together

with bleed/vent and other types of valves and instruments are permitted
subject to specific review and approval by the Chairman of the Valves
Standards Committee on a case-by-case basis.
Steam service
Isolation valves, NPS 2 inch and larger, in Class 600 and higher rated systems
shall be parallel slide gate valves equipped with a cavity pressure relief system.
Other gate type shall be specifically approved by the Chairman of the Valves
Standards Committee.
7.13
Blowdown Valves
Blowdown valves in gas pipelines shall be plug valves.
7.14
Bypass/equalization valves
Mainline bypass/equalization valves in gas service shall be inverted pressure
balanced lubricated plug valves.
Materials Limitations
8.1
Valves with bodies of cast iron, ductile iron, or low melting point alloys (such as
brass or bronze) shall not be used in hydrocarbon services.
8.2
Valves with steel bodies shall be used in the following cases:
8.3
a)
The first valve on all tanks and other vessels if failure could create a
personnel or fire hazard or result in a large monetary loss.
b)
In hazardous areas where it is essential that the valve not fail in a fire.
Minimum material requirements are specified in the attached Materials

Appendix, except as modified above. Refer to paragraph 4.3 for cases where the
required materials differ from those in the SAMSS.
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8.4
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When austenitic stainless steels are to be seal-welded, welded or overlaid, low

carbon grades shall be specified.
Revision Summary
Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued
with editorial changes to reflect the changes in committee members list.
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Materials Appendix
Table I Service and Application Requirements Valve Body and Trim Materials
Environment
Conditions
Conc.(%)
Temp.(C)
Valve Materials
Body
Trim
Remarks
Acid, Hydrochloric
LT 37
5 - 50
PVC
B-2
PVC
B-2
No ferric ions or other

oxidants for B-2
Acid, Hydrofluoric
non-oxidizing
1 - 70
GT 65
5 - 50
5 - 40
M400
PTFE
C-276
PTFE
No glass or glass reinforced

plastics; no titanium,
zirconium or tantalum
Acid, Hydrofluoric
(aerated or oxidizing)
All conc.
to 50
20
20
Acid, Nitric
1 - 70
70 - 99
5 - 50
30 max.
304L (6)
304L
304L
304L
304L is preferred to 316L for

nitric acid
Acid, Phosphoric
1 - 85
5 - 50
316
G-3(X)
316L
G-3(X)
Applies to chloride or fluoride

free grades of phosphoric
acid only
Acid, Sulfuric(8)
or Sulfurous
90 -100+
1 -103
to 60
1 - 100
to 50
to 65
to 65
100
316
20
CPVC
C-276
316L
20
CPVC
C-276
ADIP (AminoDiisopropanol)
20 - 30
5 - 150
CS
316
Air or Nitrogen gas
N/A
0 - 400
CS
BR
410
BR
Ammonia,
Anhydrous (10)
100
0 - 50
CS
410
Carbon Dioxide
dry
wet
100
LT 100
0 - 150
5 - 90
CS
316
410
316
Chlorine,
dry (12)
100
0 - 70
wet (13)
LT 100
0 - 70
CS
M400
PVC
C-276
M400
M400
PVC
C-276
PVC
CPVC
C-276
PVC
CPVC
C-276
Chlorine/Water
1-5
to 50
50 - 80
to 80
No copper alloys allowed
No copper alloys allowed
For castings, Hastelloy C-4

is preferred to C-276
For castings, Hastelloy C-4

is preferred to C-276
(Refer to General and Specific Notes at the end of Table 1)
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Table I (Cont'd)
Environment
Crude Oil or
Product (15)
Conditions
Conc.(%)
Temp.(C)
Valve Materials
Body
Trim
N/A
to 220
CS
ENP
to 280
CS
CS
CS
410
316
TC
280 to 340
340 to 500
CrMo5
316
410
316
CS
CS
CS
316(X)
410
316(X)
316
316
Remarks
Up to 10% water cut only
(10 year projected rate)
TEFZEL or PEEK soft seals
and seats shall be specified if
valves will be exposed to
acidizing conditions
Diglycolamine
(DGA) or
Diethanolamine
(DEA)
to 100
to 65
20 - 70
5 - 190
Flare Lines
N/A
to 400
CS
CS
410
316
Freon
100
0 to 70
-100 to 0
CS
316
410
316
Hydrocarbon Gas
including Khuff
Gas (15, 18)
N/A
-18 to 220
- 18 to 280
CS
CS
CS
CS
ENP
410
316
TC
ENP trim not permitted

for wet or sour gas
(Ref: SAES-L-133
para 3.1,3.2,3.3)
Hydrogen (16)
100
0 - 220
CS
CS
316(X)
CrMo22
316(X)
316
ENP
410
316(X)
410
316(X)
316
Same restriction on ENP as

above
220 to 325
325 to 400
Use 316 bodied valves where

304 or 316S.S. pipe is
employed or for throttling
applications
Hypochlorite,
Sodium or Calcium
to 5
5 - 50
PVC
C-276
PVC
C-276
Treat same as chlorine/water

solutions
Light Hydrocarbons
(Butane, Ethane,
Hexane, Methane,
Pentane and
Propane) and
NGL
100
-18 to 220
-18 to 400
CS
CS
CS
CS
LTS
304
316
ENP
410
316
TC
316
304
316
ENP trim not permitted for

wet or sour gas
Lube Oil
100
CS
304
316
410
304
316
-45 to -18
LT -45
5 - 120
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Table I (Cont'd)
Environment
Conditions Valve Materials

Conc.(%)
Temp.(C)
Body
Naphtha
100
0 - 150
CS
CS
410
316(X)
Sewer, Oily Water
N/A
5 - 50
DI (7)
Br(20)
Sewer,
Storm or
Sanitary
N/A
5 - 50
DI (7)
Br (20)
PVC
Br(20)
Br(20)
PVC
Sodium
Hydroxide
50
5 - 50
20
316(X)
M400
M400 (2)
M400
304L(X)
316
M400
M400
Trim
Remarks
20
5 - 50
5 - 80
80 - 100
D2
316(X)
CS
M400(X)
CS
304L(X)
CS
CS
M400
Steam
100
120 - 400
400 - 480
CS
CRMoll
410
410
Steam
Condensate
100
5 - 120
CS
CS
410
410
Sulfur Dioxide
(Solution)
0.5
C-276
C-276
Solution in deaerated seawater, pH 1.5
Sulfur Molten
100
GT 107
CS
316
Keep dry. Moisture causes

corrosion
N/A
0 - 100
CS
D1 (7)
Br
CS
410
Br
Br
316
Includes deaerated and/or

inhibited sea, raw, well water
Zeolite softened, chilled, and
boiler feed water. pH GT 6,
oxygen LT 25 ppb
N/A
5 - 50
Br (20)
PVC
CS (26)
D1 (7)
Br (20)
CPVC
CS (26)
Br (20)
PVC
316
Br (20)
Br (20)
CPVC
316
50 - 80
Water
Non-corrosive
(oxygen free or
(inhibited)
Potable (Sweet)
50 - 72
Seat rings shall be overlayed

with Stellite. For Class 600
systems and higher, all
seating areas shall be
overlayed
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Table I (Cont'd)
Environment
Saline
(includes all
untreated sea,
raw, well, and
aquifier waters)
(Aerated, corrosive)
(14, 28, 29)
Soft or Pure
Conditions
Conc.(%)
Temp.(C)
Valve Materials
Body
Trim
N/A
SSS
SSS
Br (20)
SSS
Ti
Br (20)
For sour brine, formation and

disposal water, and other
highly corrosive waters such
as untreated sea water,
Wasia water, upto NPS
4-inch. (21,23)
CS
SSS
CS (24)
CS
DI
Br (20)
316 (27)
Br (20)
For larger sizes, body shall

be internally lined or coated.
(22)
Br (20)
D2
DI (7)
Br (20)
Br (20)
Br (20)
For low pressure utility

service waters (raw water,
well water) which are not as
aggressive.
PVC
304
316
PVC
304
316
Includes Zeolite softened,

distilled or demineralized.
N/A
5 - 80
5 - 500
Remarks
General Notes:
(A)
All valve designs shall incorporate features required to resist galling of mating surfaces by means of necessary hardness
differentials, weld overlays, galling resistant material combinations, etc.
(B)
Trim material includes the stem, the body and closure seating surfaces, bushings, pins, springs, guides, or any small parts
in contact with the service fluid.
(C)
The gate, disc, piston, ball, or plug that provide closure are normally made from the "trim" material in smaller valve sizes
(less than about 6 inches). The closure may be made from material equivalent to the valve body except that the closure
seating surfaces shall be of the material having a corrosion resistance equal to or "better" than the trim.
(D)
See Table IV(a), (b) and (c) for material designations.
(E)
LT means "Less Than", GT means "Greater Than."
(F)
(X) indicates materials for critical applications such as hazardous service, poor accessibility for maintenance, or significant
loss of production in the event of failure.
(G)
Austenitic ("300 Series") stainless steel components that are to be welded or weld overlaid shall be low carbon (.03%
carbon maximum) grades. Low carbon grades may be substituted for regular carbon grades, but not vice versa.
Specific Notes:
(2)
Monel K-500 may be substituted for Monel 400 where additional hardness or strength is required.
(6)
Do not expose stainless-steel trim to HCl acid-cleaning.
(7)
Gray cast iron valve bodies may be substituted for ductile iron. However, ductile iron is preferred.
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Table I (Cont'd)
(8)
Sulfuric acid concentrations over 100% ("Oleum") contain free sulfur trioxide.
(10) Inhibited against stress corrosion cracking of steel with minimum 2000 ppm water.
(12) Dry chlorine contains less than 2000 ppm water; do not use with titanium components.
(13) Wet chlorine contains at least 2000 ppm water.
(14) These services are subject to additional considerations such as galvanic compatibility, velocity effects or additional water
chemistry factors. For example, high velocities or low pH may dictate against the use of bronze trim or Ductile Iron (DI)
bodies. Copper alloy bodied valves shall not be used with carbon steel pipe in corrosive water service without the use of
insulating sets.
(15) Materials for valves in wet sour service shall meet the requirements of NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.
NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 defines sour service. See also SAES-L-133.
(16) See Nelson Charts for details concerning the influence of temperature and partial pressure of hydrogen on material
selection.
(18) Body materials for Khuff Gas valves are per API SPEC 6A. Drain valves and valves at low points where water may collect
under stagnant conditions shall have 316 stainless steel "or better" bodies.
(20) Where indicated, the zinc content of wetted copper alloy components shall be 16% or less.
(21) Availability of bronze valves in ratings above Class 150 is limited, and have not yet been tried in Saudi Aramco.
(22) Linings are generally used in butterfly valves, non-lubricated plug valves, and some wedge gate valves. Coatings are used
on ball, check, globe and gate valves, and shall be specified in accordance with 09-SAMSS-080 and 09-SAMSS-091 as
applicable.
(23) Sour brine services may require specification of NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.
(24) Use ductile iron body, if available, for butterfly valves in non-hydrocarbon services.
(26) For potable water service, carbon steel body valves with SS316 trim are allowed in NPS 4-inch and above only. For critical
service, use coated or lined valves.
(27) Type 316 trim is only acceptable when there is a high degree of confidence that occasional oxygen ingress cannot occur
due to startup conditions, pump or valve packing leaks, etc. All trim shall be full SS316.
(28) Carbon steel overlaid with Inconel 625 may be substituted for super austenitic or duplex stainless steels (SSS) provided that
(a) the entire exposed area is overlaid and (b) the fused material has no more than 30% dilution.
(29) Where seawater is chlorinated, residual chlorine should be limited to 2 ppm or less for SSS alloys rated A in Table IV-B, 1
ppm for those rated B, and 0.5 ppm for those rated C. Where residual chlorine exceeds 2 ppm, the Alloy C family of alloys
in Table IV-A should be considered.
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Table II Alternate Stem and Spring Materials

The stem and spring alloys listed below may be used in valves having the trim materials
specified in Table I. These alloys usually may be fabricated to the required strength
levels more readily than the general trim materials and their corrosion resistance is
approximately equal to or better than that of the corresponding general trim.
Specified Trim
Alternate
Stem Materials
Stainless Steels
410
6NM
304
316
20
SSS
17-4, A286
17-4, A286
17-4, A286
N50, 718
625
625
17-4, X750, 600

17-4, X750, 600
17-4, X750, 600
718, MP35N, E1g
MP35N, Elg, 625, C-276
MP35N, Elg, 625, C-276
Low Alloy Steels

CrMoll, CrMo22, CrMo5
17-4, 410
17-4, X750
M400, MK500, SSS,

Aluminum Bronze, Nickel
Aluminum Bronze, Silicon
Bronze C69400
625, C-276, MP35N, Elg
MK500, 718, C-276 (1)

625, C-276
MP35N, Elg, C-276, 625, 718

MP35N, Elg, C-276, 625
Copper Alloys
Br
Nickel Base Alloys

M400
G-3
Alternate
Spring Materials (2)
Notes:
(1)
A specialized application for gaseous chlorine service.
(2)
Iron base alloy springs shall not be used in sour service.
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Table III Service and Application Requirements - Plastic/Elastomeric Components

M A T E R I A L S (2)
(See Table IV)
(See Notes 7 and 8)
Regarding Flurocarbon Materials)
Environment (1)
O-Rings, Diaphragms &

Resilient Seats (8)
Plastic Parts (7)
Acid, Hydrochloric
EPDM, PTR, IIR, CR
PVC, CPVC, PE, PP
Acid, Hydrofluoric
CSM, PTR
PP, PE, PVDC, CPE
Acid, Nitric
to 100%
to 60%
PTFE/Elastomer PF(3)
Fluorocarbon Elastomer
CPE, PTFE, FEP

CPVC, CPE
Acid, Phosphoric
EPDM, IIR, CR, RN, CSM
PVC, CPVC, PE, PP,

CPE, PVDC
Acid, Sulfuric Oleum
PTFE/Elastomer, PF
Fluorocarbon Plastics
only, except PVDF
Acid, Sulfuric
90%+
LT 60%
CSM
CR, CSM, IIR, EPDM
PVDC, CPE
PVDC, CPE, CPVC
Acid, Sulfurous
Fluorocarbon elastomers
Air
Ammonia (8)
Any within dry temperature and

pressure limits
Any except amine cured FKM, TFE/P
Amines (MEA, DEA, DGA,

ADIP) (8)
VMQ, EPDM, PTR, CSM (amine

cured FKM, TFE/P not suitable)
Carbon Dioxide, Dry

150C
Any within dry temperature limits

and pressure limits
Carbon Dioxide, Wet

90C
Any within temperature/

pressure limits
Chlorine, Dry
Fluorocarbon Elastomers FVMQ (4)
Chlorine, Wet
Fluorocarbon Elastomers FVMQ
PVC, CPVC
Crude Oil
to 50C
to 200C
Fluorocarbon Elastomers
PVC, CPVC, PP, PPS

NBR, CSM, ECO, TFE/E

(FKM not suitable)
CPVC, Nylon
Freon 11 or 12
Any except Nylon

FEP, PTFE
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Table III (Cont'd)

M A T E R I A L S (2)
(See Table IV)
(See Notes 7 and 8)
Regarding Flurocarbon Materials)
Environment (1)
O-Rings, Diaphragms &

Resilient Seats (8)
Plastic Parts (7)
Gas [T LT 121C
(250F)]
Fluorocarbon Elastomers (5)
PVC, CPVC, PPS
Gasoline (9)
FKM,PTR,FVMQ
PVDF,PVDC,CPE
Gasoline, MTBE blend
NBR (min. 40% acrylonitrile)
Fluorocarbon plastics
Hydrogen Sulfide
PTR,CSM,EPDM
PE, PP, PVC, PVDF
Hypochlorite, Ca/Na
Butyl, CSM , CR, ECO
PVC, CPVC, PCDC
Light Hydrocarbons
(Butane, Ethane, Methane,
Pentane, Propane)
PTR, ECO, FKM, FVMQ
Fluorocarbon Plastics, PPS
Naphtha
PTR, ECO, FVMQ
PVDC, CPE
Sewage, Oily
CR, NBR, PTR
PVC, CPVC, PVDC
Sewage, Sanitary
Any
Any
Sodium Hydroxide
Any except FKM and TFE/P

at high conc.
Any except PVDC
Sodium Carbonate (all conc.)
Any
Sodium Sulfite
Any
Polypropylene, RN, PVC,

CPVC
Any
Sulfur, Molten
PTFE/Elastomer, PF
Sulfur Trioxide Solution 0.5%
Sulfamic Acid (to 30%)
EPDM, IIR, CSM, RN
PP, PVC
Water, All Services
Any
Any (6)
Notes:
(1)
Temperatures are 49C or less unless otherwise indicated.
(2)
See Table IV-A, B and C for material designations.
(3)
"/Elastomer" indicates any backup elastomer within the permissible temperature range.
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Table III (Cont'd)

(4)
Do not use diaphragm valves in dry chlorine service.
(5)
Viton shall be peroxide cured Grade GF, GLC or equal where amine inhibitor is employed.
(6)
For water services, use PVC up to 50C. Use CPVC in range between 50C and 72C.
(7)
The fluorocarbon plastics PTFE, FEP, ETFE, ECTFE, CTFE, and PVDF are compatible with all of the services listed in
Table III, except that PVDF is not suitable for oleum service. To avoid excessive repetition, these materials are not referred
to in Table III, except for the notation "fluorocarbon plastics" where the above are the only suitable materials for plastic
liners.
(8)
Services not compatible with fluorocarbon elastomers are the exception. These materials are not listed under "O-Rings,
Diaphragms and Resilient Seats," except for services where fluorocarbon elastomers are the only suitable materials for
these components. The term "fluorocarbon elastomers" refers to PF, FKM, TFE/P, or PTFE/E in Table IV-B, but not FVMQ
(Fluoro-silicone Rubber). PF (Kalrez Perfluoroelastomers), and PTFE backed elastomers (PTFE/Elastomer) are suitable for
all services in Table III. FKM (Viton, or Fluorel) and TFE/P (Aflas) are not resistant to concentrated nitric acid (G.T. 60%),
oleum, concentrated caustic, ammonia, many amines (except Viton "GF"), steam, Freon. Peroxide cured FKM (grades GF
or GLC) may be used in amines or ammonia, but not amine cured FKM.
(9)
Nitrile Rubber (NBR) is not suitable for gasoline or sour fluids.
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Table IVA Metallic Material Designations

Alloy Designation
Description
UNS No.
17-4
17-4 PH Stainless Steel
S17400
20
Alloy 20
N08020
304
AISI 304 Stainless Steel
S30400
304L
AISI 304L Stainless Steel
S30403
316
S31600
316L
AISI 316L Stainless Steel
S31603
410
S41000
4140
AISI 4140 Steel
G41400
600
Inconel 600
N06600
625
Inconel 625
N06625
6NM
13 Cr-4Ni Stainless Steel (Grade CA6NM) (4)
J91540
718
Inconel 718
N07718
800
Inconel 800
NO8800
825
Inconel 825
N08825
A286
Precipitation - Hardening Stainless Steel
S66286
B-2
Hastelloy B-2
N10665
Br
Bronze (See Note 1 and Table IV-B)
C-276
Hastelloy C-276
N10276
CI
Gray Cast Iron
CS
Carbon Steel
CrMoll
1-1/4 Cr 1/2 Mo Steel
J11872
CrMo22
2-1/4 Cr 1 Mo Steel
J21890
CrMo5
5 Cr-1/2 Mo Steel
J42045
D2
Ductile Ni Resist
F43000
DI
Ductile Iron
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Table - IVA (Cont'd)

Alloy Designation
Description
UNS No.
Elg
Elgiloy
R30003
ENP
Electroless Nickel Plating
G-3
Hastelloy G-3
N06985
LTS
Carbon Steel for Low Temperature Applications (2)
M400
Monel 400
N04400
MK500
Monel K-500
N05500
MP35N
MP35N
R30035
N50
Nitronic 50
S20910
NiRe
Ni Resist Type 1
F41000
NiRe2
Ni Resist Type 2
F41002
SSS
Special Stainless Steels
(See Table IV-B)
St12
Alloy 12 (Stellite No. 12)
R30012
St6
Alloy 6 (Stellite No. 6)
R30006
TC
Tungsten Carbide
Ti
Titanium (Unalloyed)
X750
Inconel X750
N07750
Notes:
(1)
Copper alloys shall have 16% or less zinc when used in corrosive aqueous service.
(2)
Reference: 04-SAMSS-003.
(3)
CA6NM Stainless Steel may be substituted for Type CA15 (AISI 410) for cast valve components.
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Table IVB Special Stainless Steels and Copper Base Alloys

Alloy
Designation
SSS
Generic, Popular,
or Trade Name
Form
UNS No.
Spec or Grade
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(B)
(B)
(B)
(C)
(B)
(B)
(B)
(A)
Wrought
Wrought
Wrought
Cast
Wrought
Wrought
Cast
Cast
Cast
Cast
Cast
Cast
S32550
S32750
S32760
J93380
A240
A276, 182
A276, 182
S31803
J92205
J93370
A182-F51
A890-4A
A743, A890
DIN 9.4462
A890-2A
A890-3A
A890-5A
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(B)
(B)
(B)
(B)
Wrought
Wrought
Wrought
Wrought
Cast
Wrought
Wrought
Wrought
Cast
N08366
Aluminum Bronze
Aluminum Bronze
Aluminum Bronze
Valve Bronze
Ounce Metal
Copper-Silicon Alloy
Copper-Silicon Alloy
Copper Alloy
Cast
Wrought
Wrought
Cast
Cast
Wrought
Wrought
Cast
All
C60600
All
C92200
C83600
C65100
C65500
C84400
Duplex Stainless (1)

Ferralium
SAF 2507
Zeron 100
Zeron 100
Zeron 25
SAF 2205
SAF 2205
CD4MCu
CD4MCu
Escoloy
Escoloy
Alloy 958
SSS
J93404
Superaustenitic
AL-6XN
25-6Mo
1925HMO
254 SMO
254 SMO
Nitronic 50
904L, 2RK65
JS-700
IN872, HV-93
BR
J93345
N08926
S31254
S20910
N08904
N08700
B675, B690
B475, B649
A240, A479
A182, A312
A351 CKMCuN
A479-XM19
B625, B649
B672, B599
A743-CN3M
Copper Alloys
B148 (2)
B169
B150
B61
B62
B98
B98
B584
Notes:
(1)
SSS alloy rankings for pitting and crevice corrosion resistance are shown in parentheses next to the name, (A) being best.
SSS alloys for seawater or sour brine service must be those ranked (A).
(2)
ASTM B148 components for seawater service shall receive a temper anneal heat treatment per ASTM B601 Condition "TB".
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Table IVC Plastics and Elastomers

Material
Designation
Generic or Trade Names
Polymer
PVC
PVC
Polyvinyl Chloride
CPVC
Chlorinated PVC
Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride
PE
Polyethylene
Polyethylene
PP
Polypropylene
Polypropylene
PVDF
Kynar
Polyvinylidene-Fluoride
PLASTICS
FEP
Fluorinated Ethylene-Propylene
ETFE
Tefzel
Ethylene-Tefrafluoro Ethylene
ECTFE
Halar
Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoro-Ethylene
CTFE
Kel-f
Chlorotrifluoro-Ethylene
PTFE
Teflon
Poly-Tetrafluoro-Ethylene
Nylon
Polyamide
PVDC
Saran
Polyvinylidene Chloride
CPE
Penton
Chlorinated Polyether
PPS
Ryton
Polyphenylene Sulfide
RN
Natural Rubber
Poly-Isoprene
CR
Neoprene or Chloroprene
Poly-Chloroprene
EPDM
Nordel, Epcar
Ethylene-Propylene
IIR
Butyl Rubber GR-1
Isobutylene Isoprene
NBR
Buna-N, Nitrile Rubber, GR-N
Butadiene-Acrylonitrile
SBR
Buna-S, GR-S
Styrene-Butadiene
CSM
Hypalon
Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene
PTR
Polysulfide Rubber
Dichlorile-Polysulfide
ELASTOMERS
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Table - IVC (Cont'd)

Material
Designation
Generic or Trade Names
Polymer
ELASTOMERS (Cont'd)
ECO
Epichlorohydrin Rubber
Epichlorohydrin
EU
Adiprene
Polyester/Urethane
AU
Adiprene Vulcollan
Polyester/Urethane
VMQ
Silicone Rubber
Organic Silicone
FVMQ(1)*
Fluorosilicone Rubber
Fluorinated Organic Silicone
FLUOROCARBON-ELASTOMERS
PF
Perfluoroelastomer
FKM
Fluorel, Viton
Vinylidene Fluoride-Hexafluoropropylene
TFE/P
Aflas
Tetrafluoroethylene-Propylene
PTFE/Elastomer
PTFE with any elastomer backing
Poly-tetrafuoro-ethylene/Elastomer
Note:
*
FVMQ is NOT categorized as a fluorocarbon elastomer.
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Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2

General Design Limitations............................ 6

Specific Valve Type Limitations...................... 8

Specific Service Limitations.......................... 10

Previous Issue: 21 March 2010 Next Planned Update: 11 October 2015

Document Responsibility: Valves Standards Committee

This Standard covers limitations on the selection of all valves normally

Specifically excluded from the scope are:

Applications involving flues and chimneys, air conditioning and

Drilling and wellhead valves classified under SAMS Class 45.

Where applicable, this Standard supplements the requirements of ASME B31,

Conflicts and Deviations

Saudi Aramco References

Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a

Document Responsibility: Valves Standards Committee

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

Fire Water System Design

Regulated Vendor List for Valves

Limitations on Pipe Joints and Components

Corrosion Protection Requirements for

Pipe Selection and Restriction

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications

Additional Requirements for Low Temperature

Swing Check Valves

General Requirements for Valves

Expanding Plug Valve

4-Way Diverter Valves

Valve Inspection and Testing Requirements

Inspection & Testing Requirements for

Thru-conduit Gate Valves

API SPED 6D Ball Valves

API SPEC 6A Ball Valves

Shop-Applied Baked Internal Coatings

Qualification Requirements for Shop-Applied

Saudi Aramco Form and Data Sheet

Valve Data Sheet

Industry Codes and Standards

Control Valve Seat Leakage

Document Responsibility: Valves Standards Committee

American Petroleum Institute

Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree

Specification for Pipeline Valves

API SPEC 6FA

Specification for Fire Test for Valves

API STD 598

Valve Inspection and Testing

API STD 602

Compact Steel Gate Valves - Flanged, Threaded,

API STD 607

Fire Test for Soft Seated Quarter-Turn Valves

API STD 609

Butterfly Valves, Lug-Type and Wafer-Type

American Society of Mechanical Engineers