This document provides specifications for steel, soft-seated, full bore, slab gate valves in sizes from 2 inches to larger for pipeline applications. It modifies the API SPEC 6D standard for such valves to meet additional requirements for Saudi Aramco. Key modifications include requiring double block and bleed capability, ability to pass scrapers/spheres, seat sealant injection for emergency sealing, and specific stem sealing designs. Notes to purchasers provide additional guidance on order requirements.
This document provides specifications for steel, soft-seated, full bore, slab gate valves in sizes from 2 inches to larger for pipeline applications. It modifies the API SPEC 6D standard for such valves to meet additional requirements for Saudi Aramco. Key modifications include requiring double block and bleed capability, ability to pass scrapers/spheres, seat sealant injection for emergency sealing, and specific stem sealing designs. Notes to purchasers provide additional guidance on order requirements.
Original Description:
Inspection and Testing Requirements for API 6A 10000 PSI Valves
This document provides specifications for steel, soft-seated, full bore, slab gate valves in sizes from 2 inches to larger for pipeline applications. It modifies the API SPEC 6D standard for such valves to meet additional requirements for Saudi Aramco. Key modifications include requiring double block and bleed capability, ability to pass scrapers/spheres, seat sealant injection for emergency sealing, and specific stem sealing designs. Notes to purchasers provide additional guidance on order requirements.
This document provides specifications for steel, soft-seated, full bore, slab gate valves in sizes from 2 inches to larger for pipeline applications. It modifies the API SPEC 6D standard for such valves to meet additional requirements for Saudi Aramco. Key modifications include requiring double block and bleed capability, ability to pass scrapers/spheres, seat sealant injection for emergency sealing, and specific stem sealing designs. Notes to purchasers provide additional guidance on order requirements.
Gate Valves, Through Conduit Type, API SPEC 6D Valves Standards Committee Members Al-Shiha, S.M., Chairman Al-Akroosh, F.A., Vice Chairman Al-Amri, O.M. Al-Arfaj, E.A. Al-Mugbel, W.M.
Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards
Table of Contents
I Scope............................................................ 2 II Conflicts and Deviations............................... 2 III References.................................................... 2 IV Notes to Purchaser...................................... 3 V Modifications to API SPEC 6D, Specification for Pipeline Valves.......... 4
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I Scope
This Specification along with the Purchase Order covers the minimum requirements for steel, soft-seated, full bore, slab gate, through-conduit type gate valves in nominal pipe sizes (NPS) 2 inch and larger for ASME Classes 150 through 2500.
Valves covered by this Specification shall be suitable for wet, sour liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon services between -18 and 120°C. For Low Temperature Service From -45°C to -18°C, 04-SAMSS-003 should be applied.
Additional requirements for the following special services are covered in the Appendices:
Appendix A: Metal seated valves for services up to 205°C where tight sealing is not required
Appendix B: Parallel expanding gate valves for services up to 120°C
II Conflicts and Deviations
A. Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications (SAMSS), Engineering Standards (SAES), Standard Drawings (SASD), 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.
B. Direct all requests to deviate from this specification 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.
III References
Material or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.
A. Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure
SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard
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SAES-A-301 Materials Resistant to Sulfide Stress Corrosion
Cracking
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications
04-SAMSS-003 Additional Requirements for Low Temperature Valves 04-SAMSS-035 General Requirements for Valves 04-SAMSS-048 Valve Inspection and Testing Requirements
Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets
Form 6233-1-ENG Valve Data Sheet
B. Industry Codes and Standards
American National Standards Institute
ANSI/FCI 70-2 Control Valve Seat Leakage (Formerly ANSI B16.104)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME SEC VIII Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
American Petroleum Institute
API SPEC 6D Specification for Pipeline Valves API STD 598 Valve Inspection and Testing API STD 602 Compact Steel Gate Valves
IV Notes to Purchaser
In addition to the valve requirements specified in this SAMSS or approved
modifications, the following information, at minimum, shall be considered and included in purchase requisitions/orders as applicable:
1. Valve size.
2. Pressure class.
3. Ends (flanged w/raised face or ring joint, or welding ends).
Commentary Note:
Refer to 04-SAMSS-035 and Saudi Aramco's Standard Drawings for flanged
valves larger than NPS 24.
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4. Face-to-face dimensions, if non-standard.
5. Operation requirements (gear or power operator).
Commentary Note:
Manufacturer should be advised to provide a stem of sufficient length if it is
anticipated that the valve may be retrofitted with an electrical actuator.
6. Above ground or buried service (specify burial depth) or insulated service.
7. Seating, if other than soft type (see appendices).
8. Orientation of installed valve, if other than stem-vertical.
9. Special internal or external coatings.
10. Other than standard wet sour hydrocarbon services (see appendices).
11. Valves shall meet the applicable requirements of 04-SAMSS-035.
12. For hot tap operations (specify min. bore required).
13. Specify trim materials option in paragraph 3.4.
14. Seat pockets for scraper trap isolation valves shall be overlaid with Inconel 625. Commentary Note:
Form 6233-1-ENG, Valve Data Sheet, (refer to 04-SAMSS-035), shall be
filled out by the Purchaser when ordering non-stock valves.
V Modifications to API SPEC 6D, Specification for Pipeline Valves
The following paragraph numbers refer to API SPEC 6D, Twenty-Second Edition, January 2002, which is part of this specification. The text in each paragraph is an addition, exception, modification, or deletion to API SPEC 6D as noted. Paragraph numbers not appearing in to API SPEC 6D are new paragraphs to be inserted in numerical order.
5 Valve Types and Configurations.
5.1.1 (Addition) Valves shall be designed to provide "double block and bleed" service.
(Addition) Valves shall be capable of passing pipeline scrapers or spheres.
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(Addition) All valves NPS 8 and larger shall have a seat sealant injection system to achieve a seal in emergency cases.
(Addition) Stem sealing shall be with inner and outer seal elements and packing, or stem packing that can be tightened under pressure by means of a mechanically loaded gland. If inner and outer seal elements are used, a means of injecting sealant between the seals shall be provided. Stem sealing by means of O-rings alone is not acceptable.
(Addition) Valves shall be designed to relieve excess pressure from the
body cavity to upstream piping automatically.
(Addition) All valves NPS 8 and larger, shall be provided with one vent and body drain API STD 602 gate valves. Valves NPS 12 and larger shall have two drain valves (See Figures 1 and 2 for the preferred locations). The drain and vent valves shall be fitted with NPT threaded plugs.
(Addition) Gear operators shall be provided on valves in the following sizes
and classes:
ANSI Pressure Class NPS (inch)
150 14 and larger 300 12 and larger 400 10 and larger 600 8 and larger 900 6 and larger 1500 4 and larger 2500 3 and larger Commentary Note:
Refer to 04-SAMSS-035 for operator requirements.
(Addition) For power operation requirements, refer to 04-SAMSS-035.
6 Design
6.1 (Exception) All parts shall be suitable for continuous service at the maximum operating pressure rating through 120°C.
6.3 (Addition 1) Valves NPS 40 through 48 shall have face to face dimensions in accordance with the following table. Face to face dimensions for valves larger than NPS 48 shall be in accordance with Vendor's standard.
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Flanged Raised Face
NPS Class 150 Class 300 Class 600 (inch) (mm) (mm) (mm) 40 914 1930 2388 42 965 2007 2438 46 1118 2286 2794 48 1118 2286 2794
(Addition 2) End-to-end dimensions for welding end valves NPS 40 and
larger shall be in accordance with Vendor's standard.
6.7 (Exception) Welding ends shall be in accordance with 04-SAMSS-035.
6.7.1 (Exception) End flanges and associated flange facings shall be in
accordance with 04-SAMSS-035.
6.23 (New Paragraph) The body-to-bonnet connection shall be of the bolted type and shall be designed in accordance with ASME SEC VIII Division 1.
7 Material
7.1 (Addition) All parts, welds and heat-affected zones of welds exposed to line fluids shall meet the hardness and heat treatment requirements as specified in SAES-A-301. This includes materials under overlays, platings or coatings. A component shall be heat treated following the application of an overlay, or coating, if necessary, to bring the condition and properties of the heat affected zone into compliance with SAES-A-301.
7.2 (Addition) Nitrile rubbers, SBR, Neoprene, and EPDM shall not be used as insert, seal, and packing material. TEFZEL or PEEK shall be used if acidizing is specified. All parts shall be suitable for continuous service at the maximum operating pressure rating through 120°C.
7.2 (Addition) Purchaser will specify the trim option for gate, stem and seat ring materials as defined in Table 1.
Table 1 (Trim Option)
TRIM Service COMPONENTS Liquid hydrocarbons with up to Liquid hydrocarbons with 10% watercut, and dry sweet watercut greater than gas 10%, and wet or sour gas Gate & Seat rings Carbon steel per API SPEC 6D AISI SS Type 410 (or Table 3.1 with 75 micrometers higher grade stainless steel min. ENP as specified) Stem AISI SS Type 410
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7.2 (Addition) All wetted parts such as vents and drains shall be upgraded accordingly to provide equivalent corrosion resistance when a more corrosion resistant trim has been specified.
7.6 (Modification) Body, bonnet and cover bolting shall be in accordance with SAES-A-301, Class III for valves NPS 12 and smaller, and Class I or II for valves NPS 14 and larger. When the Purchase Order specifies that the valves will be buried or insulated, bolting shall be in accordance with SAES-A-301, Class I or II irrespective of size.
9 Quality Control Requirements (Addition) Refer to 04-SAMSS-035 and
04-SAMSS-048.
10 Tests (Addition) Refer to 04-SAMSS-035 and 04-SAMSS-048.
11 Marking (Addition) Refer to 04-SAMSS-035.
12 Storing and Shipping (Addition) Refer to 04-SAMSS-035 for additional
requirements.
Revision Summary 31 July, 2005 Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document and reissued with minor changes.
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Appendix A
Additional requirements for metal seated valves for services up to 205°C where tight sealing ("zero seat leakage") is not required.
1) The entire outer mating surfaces of the gate and seats shall be overlaid with tungsten carbide. The use of other overlay materials requires the approval of the Chairman of the Valves Standards Committee.
2) Acceptable leakage rates shall be in accordance with ANSI/FCI 70-2 Class V.
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Appendix B
Additional requirements for parallel expanding gate valves.
1 Gate and seat ring base materials shall be SS410.
2 The entire outer mating surfaces of the gate and seats shall be overlaid with tungsten carbide. The use of other overlay materials requires the approval of the RSA. The inner mating surfaces between the two half wedges shall be suitably treated in order to avoid galling.
3 Secondary soft seat seals may be provided, however, the primary seal must be metal-to-metal.
4 Valves shall be designed to automatically relieve excess body cavity pressure to
the upstream side via a piped relief system which includes a check valve and a gate valve. An equalizing hole in the gate is not permitted.
5 If the valves are soft-seated, 10% (minimum one valve) on each P.O. shall be tested to demonstrate the following:
a) Metal seats (with soft insert removed): API STD 598 for metal seated wedge gate valves
b) Soft seats (with soft insert installed): Zero leakage.
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Sketch A
Preferred arrangements for drain valves per paragraph 5.1.1. Alternative arrangements require the review and approval of the Chairman of the Valves Standards Committee.
Figure 1 - Rectangular Valve Bodies
Figure 2 - Cylindrical Valve Bodies
Note for cylindrical valve bodies: Configuration 1 or 2 maybe used for bottom drains. In either case, the support skirt shall be designed to provide sufficient access for manual operation and maintenance.
