Ball Valves, API SPEC 6A Document Responsibility: Valves Standards Committee
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 6A, Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment..................... 4
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Document Responsibility: Valves Standards Committee 04-SAMSS-052 Issue Date: 11 October 2010 Next Planned Update: 11 October 2015 Ball Valves, API SPEC 6A
I Scope
This Specification along with the Purchase Order covers the minimum requirements for soft-seated, flanged end, trunnion-supported, full bore ball valves in nominal sizes 2-1/16 inches and above in API SPEC 6A Rated Working Pressures (ratings) up to 5000 psi.
Valves covered by this Specification shall be suitable for wet, sour liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon services between -18 and 120°C.
II Conflicts and Deviations
A. Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs), 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.
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 Materials System Specifications
04-SAMSS-035 General Requirements for Valves 04-SAMSS-048 Valve Inspection and Testing Requirements
Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets
6233-1-ENG Valve Data Sheet
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B. Industry Codes and Standards
American Petroleum Institute
ANSI/API SPEC 6A Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment API STD 602 Compact Steel Gate Valves
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
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 (API flanged ends or special end connections) 4. Face-to-face dimensions if non-standard 5. Operation requirements (gear or power operator) 6. Above ground, buried (specify burial depth), or insulated service 7. Special internal or external coatings 8. Other than standard Temperature rating "U", Materials Class "DD", 60 K material, PSL 2 (with PSL 3 traceability) and PR1 9. Other than firesafe valve design for non-hydrocarbon services 10. Other than standard sour hydrocarbon services 11. Specify trim materials option in paragraph 10.5.3.11.1 12. 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.
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V Modifications to API SPEC 6A, Specification for Wellhead and Christmas
Tree Equipment
The following paragraph numbers refer to ANSI/API Specification 6A Nineteenth
Edition, July 2004 which is part of this specification. The text in each paragraph is an addition, exception, modification, or deletion to ANSI/API SPEC 6A as noted. Paragraph numbers not appearing in ANSI/API SPEC 6A are new paragraphs to be inserted in numerical order.
10.5 Valves
10.5.1 (Addition) Valves shall meet the applicable requirements of
04-SAMSS-035 and shall meet the following API designations: Temperature rating "U", Materials Class "DD" or better, PSL 2 (except that traceability requirements shall comply with PSL 3), and PR1.
10.5.3 Design
(Addition) Unless otherwise specified in the Purchase
Requisition/Order, valves shall be furnished trunnion-supported, full bore, in either split body or top entry body styles.
10.5.3.1(b) (Modification) Minimum bore sizes and face-to-face dimensions for full bore flowline valves shall be per Table 1.
10.5.3.15 (Addition) The ball shall be a substantially solid one-piece casting or
forging.
10.5.3.16 (Addition) Valves shall be designed to provide "double block and bleed" service.
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10.5.3.17 (Addition) Valves NPS 7-1/16 inch and larger shall have a seat sealant injection system or other secondary means to achieve a seal in emergency cases.
10.5.3.18 (Addition) The stem shall be blowout-proof. Stem retention by means
of a packing gland is not acceptable.
10.5.3.19 (Addition) Stem sealing shall be achieved with inner and outer seal elements or with stem packing that can be tightened under pressure by means of a mechanically loaded gland. If inner and outer seal elements are used, either the outer seal shall be replaceable with the valve in service or a means of injecting sealant between the seals shall be provided.
10.5.3.20 (Addition) Valves shall be designed to be internally self-relieving.
A pressure equalizing hole drilled in the ball is not acceptable.
10.5.3.21 (Addition) Valves NPS 9 inch and larger shall be provided with body vent and drain API STD 602 gate valve. The valves shall be fitted with API threaded plugs.
10.5.3.22 (Addition) Valves shall be qualified "fire-safe".
10.5.3.23 (Addition) Gear operators shall be provided on all valves in nominal
sizes 3-1/8 inch and larger. Refer to 04-SAMSS-035 for operator requirements.
10.5.3.24 (Addition) For power operation requirements, refer to
04-SAMSS-035.
10.5.3.25 (Addition) Valves shall be provided with a ball position indicator.
10.5.3.11 Material
10.5.3.11.1 (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 NACE MR0175/ISO 15156. 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 NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.
10.5.3.11.2 (Addition) Purchaser will specify the trim option for ball, stem and seat ring materials as defined in Table 2.
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Table 2 – Trim Option
Service TRIM Liquid hydrocarbons Liquid hydrocarbons with COMPONENTS with up to 10% watercut greater than watercut, and dry 10%, and wet or sour gas sweet gas Ball, Seat Rings, Carbon steel with 75 AISI SS type 410 (or higher Stem & Trunnion micrometers min. ENP grade stainless steel as specified)
10.5.3.11.3 (Addition) All body, bonnet and cover bolting shall be in accordance with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156. When the Purchase Order specifies that the valves will be buried or insulated, bolting shall be in accordance with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.
10.5.3.11.4 (Addition) Nitrile rubbers, SBR, Neoprene, and EPDM shall not be used as Insert, seal, and packing material. TEFZEL or PEEK shall be used for acid services. All parts shall be suitable for continuous service at the maximum operating pressure rating through 120°C.
10.5.3.11.5 (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.
10.5.3.12 Tests (Addition) Refer to 04-SAMSS-035 and 04-SAMSS-048.
10.5.3.13 Marking (Addition) Refer to 04-SAMSS-035.
10.5.3.14 Storing and Shipping (Addition) Refer to 04-SAMSS-035 for additional
requirements.
Revision Summary 11 October 2010 Revised the "Next Planned Update." Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued with editorial revision to reflect the changes in committee members list.
