Spec 2017-02 A01

DEP SPECIFICATION
HIGH PRESSURE SUBSEA VALVES

(AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO SECTION 7.10 OF
ISO 13628-4/API 17D)
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DEP 37.80.01.30-Gen.
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ECCN EAR99
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING PRACTICE
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PREFACE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 4
1.1 SCOPE ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS ......... 4
1.3 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................. 4
1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES ............................................................................................. 5
1.5 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES............................................................................... 5
1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP ....................................................................................... 6
1.7 DUAL UNITS............................................................................................................... 6
1.8 NON NORMATIVE TEXT (COMMENTARY) .............................................................. 6
PART II GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 7
PART III AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO SECTION 7.10 OF ISO 13628-4/
API 17D ...................................................................................................................... 8
7 Specific requirements – Subsea-tree-related equipment and sub
assemblies ................................................................................................................. 8
7.10 Valves, valve blocks and actuators............................................................................. 8
Table 16 – Design and operating parameters of valves and actuators .................................. 10
Annex L (informative) Hyperbaric testing guidelines ............................................................... 19
PART IV REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... 20

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PART I INTRODUCTION
1.1 SCOPE
This DEP specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the design, manufacture,
inspection and testing of subsea valves in high pressure service.
This DEP is based on section 7.10 of ISO 13628-4, Dec 2010/API 17D, Second Edition,
May 2011.
Part III of this DEP amends, supplements and deletes various clauses of section 7.10 of
ISO 13628-4/API 17D.
Part III follows the clause numbering of ISO 13628-4/API 17D for easy reference.
All clauses of section 7.10 of ISO 13628-4/API 17D not modified by this DEP remain valid
as written.
In this DEP, ISO 13628-4:2010 and API 17D:2011 are considered to be equivalent and to
provide the same technical result for a particular provision.
Refer to DEP 37.80.00.35 for valves with pressure ratings below PN 420 (ASME
Class 2500) as well as pressure ratings of 34.5 MPa (5000 psi), and below, that are not
covered by this DEP.
This DEP contains mandatory requirements to mitigate process safety risks in accordance
with Design Engineering Manual (DEM) 1 – Application of Technical Standards.
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

Unless otherwise authorised by Shell GSI, the distribution of this DEP is confined to Shell
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authorization to any documents, data or information to which the DEPs may refer.
This DEP is intended for use in offshore facilities related to oil and gas production. This
DEP may also be applied in other similar facilities.
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stringent than in this DEP, the Contractor shall determine by careful scrutiny which of the
requirements are the more stringent and which combination of requirements will be
acceptable with regards to the safety, environmental, economic and legal aspects. In all
cases the Contractor shall inform the Principal of any deviation from the requirements of
this DEP which is considered to be necessary in order to comply with national and/or local
regulations. The Principal may then negotiate with the Authorities concerned, the objective
being to obtain agreement to follow this DEP as closely as possible.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.3.1 General definitions
The Contractor is the party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a project or operation of a
facility. The Principal may undertake all or part of the duties of the Contractor.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is the party that manufactures or supplies equipment and
services to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.
The term Manufacturer means Manufacturer/Supplier when used in Part III of this
document.

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The Principal is the party that initiates the project and ultimately pays for it. The Principal
may also include an agent or consultant authorised to act for, and on behalf of, the
Principal.
In ISO 13628-4, the term Purchaser is used. In this DEP, the term Purchaser shall be
understood to mean the Principal.
The word shall indicates a requirement.
The capitalised term SHALL [PS] indicate a process safety requirement.
The word should indicates a recommendation.
The word may indicates a permitted option.
1.3.3 Abbreviations
Term Definition
CRA Corrosion Resistant Alloy
CSR Crack Surface Ratio
MESC Materials and Equipment Standards and Codes
PLET Pipeline End Termination
ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle
1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES
Where cross-references to other parts of this DEP are made, the referenced section or
clause number is shown in brackets ( ). Other documents referenced by this DEP are listed
in (Part IV).
1.5 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES

This DEP is a revision of the DEP of the same number dated February 2014. The changes
followed a requirements quality review and were not a full technical update. The following
are the main, non-editorial changes.
Section/Clause Change
All Restructured and clarified requirements, enforced use of
shall/should/may for normative statements.

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1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP

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1.7 DUAL UNITS

This DEP contains both the International System (SI) units, as well as the corresponding
US Customary (USC) units, which are given following the SI units in brackets. When
agreed by the Principal, the indicated USC values/units may be used.
1.8 NON NORMATIVE TEXT (COMMENTARY)

Text shown in italic style in this DEP indicates text that is non-normative and is provided as
explanation or background information only.
Non-normative text is normally indented slightly to the right of the relevant DEP clause.

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PART II GENERAL
Part III of this DEP is written as amendments and supplements to section 7.10 of
ISO 13628-4, Dec 2010/API 17D Second Edition, May 2011.
For ease of reference, the clause numbering of ISO 13628-4/API 17D has been used
throughout Part III of this DEP.
1. Wherever reference is made to ISO 13628-4/API 17D it shall be understood to mean
ISO 13628-4 Dec 2010/API 17D Second Edition May 2011, as amended or
supplemented by this DEP.
2. Clauses in section 7.10 of ISO 13628-4/API 17D, which are not mentioned in this
DEP, shall remain valid as written.

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PART III AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO SECTION 7.10 OF ISO 13628-4/ API 17D
7 Specific requirements – Subsea-tree-related equipment and sub assemblies
7.10 Valves, valve blocks and actuators

7.10.1 Overview
7.10.1.1 General
Replace this clause with the following:
This section covers manual, ROV operated and hydraulically actuated subsea
valves, applied in systems governed by pressure ratings as defined in ISO 13628-
4/API 17D. It includes subsea HP pipeline and flowline valves, valves contained in
manifold systems, PLETs, and also riser isolation valves.
This section does not cover valves in subsea trees.
This section provides requirements and recommendations with respect to the
design, performance standards, manufacture, inspection, and testing of subsea
valves.
1. Refer to DEP 37.80.00.36-Gen for the requirements of subsea tree valves.
2. Refer to DEP 37.80.00.35-Gen for valves with pressure ratings below PN 420
(ASME Class 2500) as well as pressure ratings of 34.5 MPa (5000 psi) and below
that are not covered by this DEP.
7.10.2 Design
7.10.2.1 Valves and valve blocks
7.10.2.1.2 Valves
Add the following at the beginning of this clause:
7.10.2.1.2.1 Gate valves
1. Gate valves shall have an obturator that moves in a plane perpendicular to the
direction of flow.
2. All designs shall be engineered to eliminate the possibility of the segments jamming
and preventing operation of the valve.
3. The design shall be bi-directional.
4. All designs shall eliminate potential galling of all sliding components.
5. Slab gate through conduit rising stem gate valve shall have a back seat.
6. The purchase order shall specify the design required.
7.10.2.1.2.2 Plug valves
1. Plug valves shall have a cylindrical or conical obturator that rotates about an axis
perpendicular to the direction of flow.
2. All lubricated taper plug valves shall be of the inverted plug.
3. Plug valves shall be of the pressure balanced design where the line pressure is used
to keep the plug in a "balanced" condition.
4. Lubricated plug valves shall have a bottom entry design.
5. Sealing for lubricated taper plug valves shall be accomplished using a lapped tapered
metal plug fitted to a lapped tapered metal body.
6. The valve shall be a metal-to-metal seated design.

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7. Lubricated plug valves shall be furnished with an internal lubricating system that is
capable of delivering lubricant to the body/plug contact surfaces in the seating and
seal areas.
8. Grooves shall be provided in the body/plug surfaces.
a. The grooves shall be arranged so that lubricant under pressure will be
transmitted to all parts of the system when the valve is fully open or closed,
thereby sealing the ports and facilitating operation.
9. Lubricated plug valves shall be furnished with hydrocarbon-resistant lubricating
sealant containing a non-hygroscopic fumed silica viscosity improver that has both
sufficient plasticity for tight sealing and lubricity for ease of operation over the entire
design temperature range of the valve.
10. The plug of lubricated valves shall be furnished with anti friction treatment, either
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or molybdenum disulfide.
11. For lubricated plug valves the stem and plug shall not be one integral piece.
7.10.2.1.2.3 Ball valves
1. Ball valves shall have a spherical obturator that rotates on an axis perpendicular to the
direction of flow.
2. The obturator shall meet all of the following:
a. a one-piece forging;
b. trunnion mounted;
c. of a cylindrical ball port design.
3. Ball valves shall not be used for flow control nor be left in a part-open position.
This is to avoid flow erosion to the seal surfaces.
All operation is from full open to full close and vice versa and, wherever this is
performed in a flow stream, it needs to be performed as quickly as practical.
7.10.2.1.2.4 Check valves
1. Check valves shall have an obturator that responds automatically to prevent flow in
one direction.
2. The clapper of swing check valves shall be hung from the bonnet.
3. Check valves shall be fitted with lock open devices unless specifically not required by
the Principal.
Lock open devices might be required for certain pigging operations.
b)
Add the following to this clause:
1. Valve, actuator and appurtenances shall be engineered to withstand the
hydrodynamic forces associated with the survival event (1,000 year storm).
2. Axial thrust exerted on the valve ends by the connected piping shall be
quantified.
3. Axial and Hydrodynamic forces shall be indicated on the data requisition sheet.
4. The valve body shall have sufficient rigidity to withstand a compressive force,
equal to the design pressure multiplied by the area of the maximum valve bore,
without causing any permanent distortion of the body or affecting the free
movement and sealing of the obturator and seats.

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5. The stem shall be suitably supported and have clearances designed such that,
with all anticipated side loads, it will not make rubbing contact with any adjacent
static metallic components (e.g. bonnet, gland ring) which may lead to galling.
d)
1. The valve shall be free of burrs and upsets at the gate and seat bores that could
damage the gate and seat surfaces.
Table 16 – Design and operating parameters of valves and actuators

Add the following to this table:
D External forces
1 Axial force from adjoining pipe at yield (or higher riser installation load)
2 Bending moment from adjoining pipe at yield (or higher riser installation moment)
3 Wave particle velocity from 1,000 year storm at valve elevation
Add the following new clauses:

e) Pressure relief
1. Pressure relief shall be provided by means of one of the following:
a. self-relieving seat rings;
b. a pressure relief valve connected between the cavity and the upstream (high
pressure) side of the valve, subject to approval by the Principal.
2. A pressure-equalising hole in the obturator, connecting the body cavity to the High
Pressure (HP) side of the closure member shall not be used as a means of pressure
relief.
3. Valves having two single-piston effect seats shall internally relieve the excessive
cavity pressure to the downstream (low pressure) side of the valve.
4. Valves having two double-piston effect seats are not self-relieving and shall be
provided with a cavity relief valve.
5. Valves having both a single and a double piston effect seat shall internally relieve
excessive cavity pressure via the single-piston effect seat.
6. The valve documentation shall:
a. include an explanation of how the body cavity relief operates;
b. show how the closure member is assembled.
f) External hydrostatic pressure
1. The valve shall be designed to accommodate full external hydrostatic pressure when
the line is evacuated (i.e., zero cavity pressure).
a. This capacity shall be demonstrated in the design and in qualification testing.
g) Pigging
1. The purchaser shall specify the requirements for piggability of the valves.
2. Full opening valves shall be capable of being pigged, sphered and scraped regularly
without damage to the soft seat, if fitted.
3. Valves in lines subject to frequent pigging shall be specified to contain metal seats.

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4. The variation in the bore diameter of the valve shall not exceed 2% up to DN 500
(NPS 20) or 1.5% for larger sizes, to enable unrestricted passing of a pig or scraper.
5. Piggable valves shall be able to pass cleaning, gauging and intelligent pigs in both
directions for pre-commissioning/commissioning activities and pipeline maintenance.
a. The valve internals shall not have any protruding parts that could be damaged by
or cause damage to the pigs.
b. Seating systems in piggable valves shall be:
i. as short and shallow as possible,
ii. fitted with at least a 1:4 taper at any exposed edges, corners or abrupt
changes in angle or internal diameters, to enable unrestricted passing of a
pig or scraper.
6. For piggable valves, the Manufacturer shall perform (in its factory) a pigging/drifting
test to demonstrate that each valve is suitable for pigging in both directions.
7. The valve design shall have in-built features (i.e., mechanical stops/settings) that
ensure a 100 % fully open un-intruded piggable flow path.
This to ensure that the bores of the valve and closure element are accurately
aligned in the fully open condition.
h) Stem requirements
1. The stem SHALL [PS] be a one-piece design manufactured from forged material (this
includes bar).
This means that welded fabrication is not allowed.
2. The stem shall be supported and have clearances designed, such that with all
anticipated side loads it does not make rubbing contact with the adjacent static
metallic components (e.g. bonnet, gland ring) which can lead to galling.
3. The yoke sleeve and bushing shall be positively secured against loosening.
i) Stem retention
1. Valves shall be designed to ensure that the stem does not eject under any internal
pressure condition or if the packing gland components or valve operator mounting
components are removed.
2. The stem or shaft retainer ring or collar SHALL [PS] be integral with the stem.
Stem or shaft retention by means of body/stem threads is not allowed.
j) Stem protection
1. If specified by the Purchaser, the design shall have provisions for fitting a retrievable
stem protector cap.
2. If the protector or cap can contain pressure, the protector or cap and method of
attachment shall meet the following:
a. capable of withstanding the valve design pressure and external hydrostatic
pressure,
b. hydrostatically tested in accordance with 7.10.4.2.1 of ISO 13628-4/API 17D,
3. The protector or cap shall have provisions for venting prior to removal and during
fitting.

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k) Seals
1. Seals to the environment shall be seals with proven service history and tested and
certified to SPE 85/301 by an independent certification body, with the following
amendments:
a. the rapid gas decompression test is not required,
b. include testing with sea water separately as an additional test medium.
7.10.2.1.3 Valve blocks
Delete this clause
7.10.2.1.4 Materials
1. Refer to (7.10.3) for requirements for materials.
7.10.2.2 Actuators
7.10.2.2.3 Manual actuators
a)
1. Valve operation shall be manual by a diver with a torque tool or diver-less by an
ROV.
2. Where a handwheel is specified, the handwheel of the gearbox input shaft shall
be provided with a torque-limiting device, such as a shear pin, to prevent damage
to the drive train.
3. The direction of closing shall be clockwise.
4. The operating means shall be free from burrs and sharp edges.
5. If the force and dimensional limitations are exceeded, the valve shall be provided
with a gearbox.
a. The connection between the valve body and gearbox shall be vented so that
any product leakage from the stem cannot pressurize the gearbox housing.
b. The gearbox output torque rating shall be at least two times the maximum
required torque required to operate the valve over the design life of the
valve.
c. The gearbox shall be provided with a valve position indicator that is clearly
visible.
d. The dimensions of the gearbox shall not exceed the limitations specified for
hand wheels.
6. Where a gearbox is provided, it SHALL [PS] be of the self-locking gear type or be
fitted with a locking mechanism.
Self locking means that the output shaft cannot drive the input shaft, a feature
inherent with worm and wheel designs but not with highly efficient ball screw
designs.
7. When the number of hand wheel turns exceeds 100 from the fully open position
to the fully closed position, the Manufacturer shall specify the number of
handwheel turns on the quotation.

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7.10.2.2.4 Hydraulic actuators

Add the following to the end of this clause:
1. Actuators shall be considered an integral part of the valve and be supplied by the
valve Manufacturer, meeting the requirements specified by the Principal.
2. The valve Manufacturer shall be responsible for the performance of the valve and
actuator assembly, providing all data required for the actuator Manufacturer to
adequately size the actuator.
3. The actuator shall be of the fully balanced type and not exert any lateral forces on
the valve stem.
4. The actuator shall be designed for subsea service.
5. For valves that are pigged on a regular basis, hydraulic actuator designs shall
include a mechanical position indicator and proximity switches.
a. Integral to the actuator shall be continuous local visual indication of the valve
position and tactile position indication in cases where diver intervention is
anticipated.
6. The actuator Manufacturer shall select an actuator proportional to the valve size.
7. The actuator for subsea valves used in protective functions SHALL [PS] have a
minimum safety factor of 2:1 over the maximum torque or force required to
operate the valve to its fail to safe position, over its design life, where the
maximum torque or force requirement to operate the valve is taken at the
minimum hydraulic pressure.
8. The lock nuts and studs for the actuator mounting shall be positively secured
against loosening.
9. For subsea actuator requirements refer to the Principal.
a. Refer to DEP 32.36.01.18-Gen for the requirements of actuators.
10. Where specified by the Principal, the actuator or gearbox shall be capable of
being removed from the valve and replaced subsea by an ROV.
11. Hydraulic fluid should be an environmentally friendly, water based fluid.
12. Hydraulic fluid cleanliness in the system as delivered SHALL [PS] conform to
ISO 4406 class level 17/15/12.
13. The actuator shall be capable of operating reliably and sustainably with hydraulic
fluid which has a contamination level class 19/17/14 with reference to ISO 4406.
14. The actuator shall be capable of being operated with seawater as the hydraulic
fluid, in emergency situations.
Add the following new clause:
7.10.2.2.5 ROV interface
1. All subsea isolation valves and subsea components which are hydraulically actuated
through ROV fluid couplings SHALL [PS] meet all of the following:
a. Use the same control fluid.
b. Be provided with one of the following:
i. an API 17D/ISO 13628-8 rotary intervention fixture for manual override by a
diver or ROV;
ii. a linear (push) hydraulic override mechanism, with a “bayonet” type interface
intervention fixture.

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c. Be able to move the valve to the specified safe position under the associated
maximum differential pressure under the design service conditions.
2. Provision of a linear (push) hydraulic override mechanism shall be subject to the
approval of the Principal.
3. The ability to move the valve to the specified safe position under the maximum
differential pressure and design service conditions, shall be demonstrated by testing.
4. Torque tool interfaces shall be no greater than Class 4.
5. All flowline check valves 52 mm (2-1/16") and larger shall have the ROV clapper
override feature (with an internal lift collar or similar mechanism), unless specifically
not required by the Principal.
6. Where an ROV female fluid receptacle is supplied, it shall be provided with the
appropriate male fluid coupling.
7. Valves and ROV docking ports shall be clearly labelled in a contrasting colour.
8. All ROV interfaces shall be flush to the outer face (or faces) of the subsea structure in
order to facilitate ROV access.
9. All ROV interface designs shall be subject to the Principal’s approval.
10. The Manufacturer shall ensure that valve and actuator system designs, materials and
inspection and testing procedures have been reviewed by the Principal before the
fabrication of any system components.
11. The Principal will detail a marking system that the Manufacturer shall apply to valve
components so that items are easily identified under water.
12. The Manufacturer shall prepare, for the Principal’s approval, a comprehensive
familiarization program for the purpose of familiarising ROV pilots and their
supervisors with the various operational and testing functions and tasks to be
performed offshore with the valve and actuator system.
13. ROV torque bucket and visual position indicator shall be located in the same plane
such that both are visible to the ROV at the same time, and the ROV can verify the
valve position while the torque tool is being operated.
7.10.2.3 Valve/hydraulic actuator assembly
7.10.2.3.1 Closing/opening force
Add the following at the beginning of this clause:
1. All the hydraulically actuated valves shall be fail-safe open, fail-safe closed, or
fail-as is, as specified by the Principal.
7.10.3 Materials
7.10.3.1 General
1. Materials, welding and quality control shall conform to Sections 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 in
ISO 13628-4/API 17-D.
2. Seal surfaces that engage metal-to-metal seals shall be inlaid with a corrosion
resistant material that is compatible with well fluids and seawater, unless the base
material is already compatible with well fluids and seawater.
3. Material selection shall ensure that corrosion or erosion does not affect the correct
functioning of the valve over its design life.
4. A corrosion resistant weld inlay or overlay in the valve sealing areas and ring contact
areas shall be provided for carbon steel valves.
5. All valve materials shall be in accordance with the purchase order.

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6. For valves with CRA weld inlay or overlay cladding, the Purchaser shall specify the
type of cladding to be applied in accordance with ISO 10423/API 6A Table 15.
a. CRA weld inlay or overlay shall be in accordance with MESC SPE 77/313.
7. The Manufacturer shall list the material designation of all valve parts on the valve
general arrangement drawing.
8. For hardfacing of the valve closure member and seat the following combinations are
preferred:
a. Stellite 6 against Stellite 6;
b. Stellite 21 against Stellite 21;
c. Stellite 6 against Stellite 12;
d. Stellite 12 against Stellite 21;
e. Tungsten Carbide against Tungsten Carbide;
f. Chromium Carbide against Chromium Carbide.
9. The external surface of the valve in contact with seawater shall be designed to avoid
crevices.
10. Auxiliaries and attachments shall be positioned and designed such that abrasive
blasting and coating can be performed effectively.
7.10.3.2 Coatings
1. Valve components shall not be cadmium plated.
2. Refer to DEP 30.48.00.31-Gen. for organic paint systems used to coat subsea valves.
3. In preparation for coating and prior to abrasive blasting the following shall be
performed:
a. Round or smooth all sharp edges, fillets, corners and welds by grinding to grade
P3 as defined in ISO 8501 3 (minimum radius 2 mm (0.08 in), with no chamfer).
b. Remove hard surface layers (e.g., resulting from flame cutting) by grinding.
c. Remove foreign matter e.g. weld flux, residue, slivers, oil, grease, salt;
d. Clean all machined parts with a solvent liquid suitable to remove any machining
fluids.
e. Remove any oil and grease contamination in accordance with ISO 12944-4.
f. Remove any major surface defects, particularly surface laminations or scabs
detrimental to the protective coating system by suitable dressing.
g. Where defects have been revealed during blast cleaning, and dressing has been
performed, re-blast the dressed area.
h. Inspect all welds and, if necessary, repair prior to final blast cleaning of the area.
i. Remove surface pores and cavities by suitable dressing or weld repair.
j. Remove scale on stainless steel components by pickling.
k. All surfaces should be washed with clean fresh water prior to blast cleaning.
4. Coating sequence shall include the following:
a. fully coat components before assembly.
b. if surfaces of crevices cannot accept the full coating thickness after
assembly,coat with a primer as a minimum.

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7.10.3.3 Service compatibility

1. Toroidal sealing rings (“O”-rings) shall be chemically resistant to the process fluid
2. Toroidal sealing rings (“O”-rings) shall comply with and be subject to type acceptance
testing in accordance with MESC SPE 85/301.
3. The corrosion resistance of bearing materials shall equal or exceed that of the
stem/trim material in contact with the bearings.
4. If retaining tabs are applied to secure valve parts, they shall be compatible with the
valve body material.
5. The gearbox housing material shall either be carbon steel or equivalent to the valve
body material.
7.10.3.4 Forged parts
1. Refer to DEP 37.81.20.39-Gen for manufacturing requirements of forged valve bodies,
body connectors, obturators, flanges and fittings.
7.10.3.5 Composition limits
1. Refer to Section 6.1 of DEP 30.10.02.35-Gen. for the requirements of microstructure
examination of duplex stainless steel used for pressure-containing and pressure-
controlling parts.
7.10.3.6 Bolting
1. Bolting shall not be cadmium plated.
2. Where zinc nickel coated bolts are specified, the bolting requirements shall be in
accordance with MESC SPE 81/007.
3. Where aluminium ceramic coated bolts are specified, the bolting requirements shall be
in accordance with MESC SPE 81/010.
4. Refer to DEP 30.48.00.32-Gen. for other coating systems of fastners.
7.10.3.7 Hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC)
1. Process-wetted and pressure-controlling parts for valves in sour service applications
and manufactured from plate shall be resistant to HIC.
2. Resistance to HIC shall be demonstrated by testing in accordance with MESC
SPE 74/125 (with the exception of the Crack surface ratio (CSR) requirements).
a. HIC testing shall be performed for each heat and heat-treatment batch
combination.
3. Refer to DEP 37.81.20.39-Gen. for the requirements of heat treatment.
7.10.3.8 Repair
1. Austenitic stainless steel, duplex, super duplex and nickel alloy valve bodies, bonnet
and components may be repaired by welding, if the repair is specifically approved in
advance by the Principal.
a. If such weld repairs are made, an additional solution heat treatment of the
repaired part, shall be performed after the repair in accordance with ASTM A743.
2. For valves with CRA weld inlay or overlay cladding, the repair of defects shall be in
7.10.3.9 Welding and hard facing requirements
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2. The additional welding and hard facing requirements specified in clause 3 of MESC
SPE 77/302 shall also be met with the following amendments:
a. The chemistry requirements for tungsten carbide hard facing as specified in
section 3.4 of the SPE shall be changed to 86 % tungsten carbide, 10 % cobalt,
and 4 % chromium.
b. The chromium carbide hard facing (75 % chromium, 25 % nickel) option in the
SPE shall not be used.
c. Use of other hard facing materials (e.g. chromium boride) shall be subject to
approval by the Principal
3. Butt-welding end valves shall be provided with extension pieces, considered an
integral part of the valve, fo the following length:
a. for valves ≤ DN 300 (≤ NPS 12): 400 mm (16 in).
b. for valves > DN 300 (> NPS 12): 800 mm (32 in).
4. The outside diameter, wall thickness, material grade and composition of the pup
pieces shall be as specified in the purchase order.
5. Unless specifically excluded by the Principal, for butt welded end valves that are soft-
seated or utilize non-metallic seals, pup pieces shall be attached to the valve before
the valve seats and non metallic seals are installed.
6. Transition tapers shall not be steeper than 1:4 and comply with Figure 328.4.3 of
ASME B31.3. (ASME B31.8, Figure I-5, ISO 13847 Clause 7.7).
7. The heat and heat-treatment batch number shall be clearly marked on each pup piece.
8. Refer to DEP 37.81.40.31-Gen. for the welding requirements of the pup pieces to the
valve body.
9. If a pup piece is to be attached to a soft-seated valve by a party other than the
Manufacturer, the Manufacturer shall provide the temperature and heat input
limitations.
10. If pup pieces are not supplied by the Principal, the Manufacturer shall ensure that test
rings are supplied for weld procedure and welder (welding operator) qualification.
a. The grade of the test ring shall match the specified minimum yield strength
(SMYS) of the adjoining pipeline,
b. Test rings shall come from the same heat as the pup pieces.
7.10.3.10 Product specification levels
7.10.3.10.1 General
Guidelines for selecting an appropriate product specification level (PSL) are provided in
Annex M.
1. The PSL of an assembled system of wellhead or tree equipment shall be determined
by the lowest PSL of any pressure-containing or pressure-controlling component in the
assembly.
2. Structural components and other non-pressure-containing/-controlling parts of
equipment manufactured ISO 13628-4/API 17D may be furnished to the
Manufacturer’s specifications (i.e., are not required to be defined by a PSL).
3. All pressure-containing components of equipment manufactured to ISO 13628-4/
API 17D shall comply with the requirements of PSL 3, or PSL 3G as established in
ISO 10423/API 6A.

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4. Pressure-controlling components shall comply with the requirements of PSL 3, or

PSL 3G as specified in Section 5.4 of ISO 10423/ API 6A, and the additions or
modifications specified in ISO 13628-4/API 17D.
These PSL designations define different levels of requirements for material
qualification, testing, and documentation.
5. In addition to the requirements of PSL 3, or PSL 3G as specified in Table 17 of
ISO 10423/API 6A, the requirements specified in (7.10.3.10.2) through (7.10.3.10.7)
shall also be met:
7.10.3.10.2 Chemical composition
1. Refer to DEP 37.81.20.39-Gen. for the materials composition requirements.
7.10.3.10.3 Heat treatment
1. Refer to DEP 37.81.20.39-Gen. for the requirements of heat treatment.
7.10.3.10.4 Impact testing
1. Refer to Section 5.3 of DEP 30.10.02.35-Gen. for the impact test procedures and
acceptance criteria for Duplex stainless steel.
2. Refer to DEP 37.81.20.39-Gen. for the impact test procedures and acceptance criteria
for all other materials.
7.10.3.10.5 Corrosion Testing
1. For austenitic stainless steel and Nickel alloys, the requirements for corrosion testing
shall be in accordance with clause 2.4 of MESC SPE 77/302.
2. Refer to clause 7 of DEP 30.10.02.35-Gen. for the requirements for corrosion testing
of Duplex stainless steel.
7.10.3.10.6 Tensile testing for Duplex stainless steel
1. For Duplex stainless steel, tensile tests shall be performed in duplicate, on specimens
representing each heat treatment lot.
One lot is defined as a group of valves of the same wall thickness manufactured
from one heat of material and heat treatment batch.
2. Tensile testing shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM A370 at room
temperature.
3. Test specimens shall be taken in the thickest part and in the middle of the valve wall.
7.10.3.10.7 Hardness testing for Duplex stainless steel
1. For Duplex stainless steel, hardness measurements shall be carried out on one
representative specimen per heat treatment lot.
One lot is defined as a group of valves of the same wall thickness manufactured
from one heat of material and heat treatment batch.
2. Trajectories of 5 Rockwell C hardness measurements shall be carried out in
accordance with ASTM E18 at 1 mm (0.04 in) from the inner surface and 1 mm
(0.04 in) from the outer surface.
3. If welds are present, additional Vickers HV10 cross weld hardness measurements
trajectories sampling parent material, HAZ, and weld metal adjacent to the internal and
external surfaces shall be made in accordance with ASTM A370.
a. The requirements of the applicable materials standard shall be met.
4. Measuring and test equipment used to inspect, test or examine materials, and parts of
subsea valves or assemblies shall be identified, controlled and calibrated at intervals
specified in Manufacturer’s ITP, as approved by the Principal.

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7.10.3.11 Visual examination

1. Visual examination shall be conducted on the entire, visible, internal and external
surface area of the valve components.
2. Visual examination shall be carried out in accordance with ASME V, Article 9.
3. The acceptance criteria for visual examination of forgings shall be in accordance with
the applicable materials standard.
7.10.3.12 Ferrite number testing
1. Ferrite number testing shall be carried out in accordance with ISO 8249.
a. Alternative methods (e.g. AWS A4.2) are subject to approval by the Principal.
2. The ferrite number of the deposited weld metal of all austenitic stainless steel welds
shall be in the range of 3 FN to 8 FN.
3. Acceptance criteria for corrosion resistant weld inlay and overlay materials shall be in
7.10.4 Testing
7.10.4.1 Validation testing
7.10.4.1.1 General
1. Validation testing for valves and actuators shall follow the guidelines indicated in
Annex F of ISO 10423/API 6A.
2. Hyperbaric testing shall follow guidelines of (Annex L) of this ISO / API standard.
7.10.4.2 Factory acceptance testing
7.10.4.2.2 Subsea valve
1. Each valve shall be tested according to Section 7.4.9.of ISO 10423/API 6A.
7.10.4.2.3 Subsea valve actuator
1. Refer to Section 5 of DEP 32.36.01.18-Gen. for the testing of actuators.
Annex L (informative) Hyperbaric testing guidelines

Change this annex from informative to normative.

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PART IV REFERENCES
In this DEP, reference is made to the following publications:
NOTES: 1. Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used,
together with any amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.
2. The DEPs and most referenced external standards are available to Shell staff on the SWW (Shell
Wide Web) at http://sww.shell.com/standards/.
SHELL STANDARDS
DEP feedback form DEP 00.00.05.80-Gen.

Technical requirements for the supply of components in 6Mo DEP 30.10.02.35-Gen.
austenitic, 22Cr Duplex and 25Cr Super Duplex stainless steel
Protective coatings for onshore and offshore facilities DEP 30.48.00.31-Gen.
Coating of fasteners DEP 30.48.00.32-Gen.
Actuators for valves (Amendments to ISO 12490 and EN 15714) DEP 32.36.01.18-Gen.
Manufacture, testing and inspection of carbon and low alloy steel DEP 37.81.20.39-Gen.
forgings for primary steel applications in deepwater offshore structures
and pipelines (based on ASTM A788, ASTM A961 and MSS SP-75)
Welding of deepwater pipelines, flowlines and steel catenary risers DEP 37.81.40.31-Gen.
(amendments/supplements to API 1104)
Shell HSSE & SP Control Framework, Design Engineering Manual DEM1
(DEM) 1 – Application of Technical Standards
https://eu001-
sp.shell.com/sites/AAAAA8432/CF/Web/Design Engineering Manual
1 DEM1.aspx
Hydrogen induced cracking sensitivity test (amendments/supplements MESC SPE 74/125
to NACE TM0284)
Valves – General requirements MESC SPE 77/302
Valves with corrosion resistant alloy (CRA) weld overlay cladding MESC SPE 77/313
Coating requirements for bolts and nuts (amendments/supplements to MESC SPE 81/007
ASTM B841)
Toroidal sealing ring (O-Ring) test procedure MESC SPE 85/301
(amendments/supplements to NORSOK M -710)
AMERICAN STANDARDS
Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment, Twentieth API SPEC 6A
Edition
Design and Operation of Subsea Production Systems-Subsea API SPEC 17D
Wellhead and Tree Equipment
Process Piping – Includes Interpretation 22 ASME B31.3
Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems ASME B31.8
ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code – Nondestructive Examination, ASME/BPVC SEC V,
Article 9: Visual Examination Article 9
Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of ASTM A370
Steel Products
Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium, Iron-Chromium- ASTM A743
Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for General Application

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Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials ASTM E18
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Hydraulic fluid power fluids – Method for coding the level of ISO 4406
contamination by solid particles
Welding – Determination of ferrite number (FN) in austenitic and ISO 8249
duplex ferritic-austenitic Cr-Ni stainless steel weld metals –
Second edition
Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related ISO 8501-3
products – Visual assessment of surface cleanliness – Part 3:
Preparation grades of welds, edges and other areas with surface
imperfections – Second Edition
Petroleum and natural gas industries – Drilling and production ISO 10423
equipment – Wellhead and christmas tree equipment
Paints and varnishes – Corrosion protection of steel structures by ISO 12944-4
protective paint systems – Part 4: Types of surface and surface
preparation – First edition
Petroleum and natural gas industries – Design and operation of ISO 13628-4
subsea production systems – Part 4: Subsea wellhead and tree
equipment
Petroleum and natural gas industries – Pipeline transportation ISO 13847:2000
systems – Welding of pipelines
Petroleum and natural gas industries – Pipeline transportation ISO 14723
systems – Subsea pipeline valves – Second edition


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