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Bronze Valves: ASTM A193-B7

ASTM A194-2H

b. Non CRA bolting i.e. B7/2H, B7M/2HM, L7/4L, L7M/4LM shall be coated with PTFE
coating (appropriate for design temperature), thickness 25-38 microns, in
accordance with APPENDIX -1..

c. Bolting specified above is for external bolting only. Internal bolting requirements are
subject to intended fluid service requirements.

9.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING

9.1 Testing

a. Valves shall be tested as per API 598 / API 6D as per below table. All the valves
shall undergo the following tests at Vendor works as per the respective testing
standards specified in the data sheets.

Pressure Testing Requirement

Testing Low
Valve Type High
Standard Hydrostatic Hydrostatic Pressure
Pressure
Shell Test Seat Test Closure
(Gas) Test
(Gas) Test
Trunnion
See
Mounted Ball
API 598 YES YES YES Note a)
(Soft / Metal
and b)
Seat)
Floating Ball
API 598 YES YES YES NO
(Soft Seat)
Floating Ball
API 598 YES YES YES NO
(Metal Seat)

Check API 598 YES YES NO NO

Globe &
API 598 YES YES NO NO
Needle

Butterfly API 598 YES YES YES NO

Notes:

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a) High Pressure Gas Test shall be carried out for the following Trunnion
Mounted valves in accordance with API 6D.

i) Following Valve sizes / ratings in gas service only.

Valve Size Rating

Class 600 26” & above

Class 900 20” & above

Class 1500 14” & above

ii) All Valves upstream of Pig Receivers including the first primary
block valve downstream of the barred tee branch.

iii) All Valves downstream of Pig Launchers including the last primary
block valve upstream of the barred tee branch.

b) Valves subjected to high pressure gas Test are not required to undergo
hydrostatic seat test.

b. Test pressures and test durations shall be as below:

Shell hydrotesting 1.5 x Class rated pressure at ambient

temperature
High Pressure Seat hydrotesting 1.1 x Class rated pressure at ambient
temperature
Low pressure pneumatic seat test 80 PSI
High Pressure Gas test (Seat) 1.1 x Class rated pressure at ambient
temperature

Test durations shall be as per API-6D.

c. Hydrostatic test fluid shall have a chlorine content of less than 200 ppm for carbon
steel valves and less than 50 ppm for stainless steel valves. After pressure testing of
austenitic valves, test water shall be immediately drained and valves shall be dried
by blowing with oil-free dry air or dry nitrogen (-20ºF dew point) at a temperature not
to exceed 140ºF.

d. For bi-directional valves seat test shall be carried out in both directions.

e. Seat leakage acceptance criteria shall be followed in accordance with API 598.

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f. Any valves identified by COMPANY as being critical "zero leakage" valves, shall
satisfy the zero leakage acceptance criteria of API 6D or API 598 regardless of the
applicable leakage acceptance criteria for the particular valve seat material specified
in either API 6D or API 598. Note that these valves are generally SDV or ESD valves
and the zero leakage requirements will be clearly identified on the dedicated data
sheet for each applicable valve.

g. Socket weld valves with pup pieces welded shall be pressure tested after welding of
pup pieces.

h. Pressure testing shall not be conducted through a connection in the bonnet of the
valve.

i. The type or style of valve stem packing (seals) used during pressure testing shall be
same as that specified to be supplied with the valve.

9.2 NDT and Inspection requirements.

a. All valves shall be subjected to 100% visual examination. Inspectors shall review all
internal and external surfaces of each valve for the following features.

b. Cast carbon and alloy steel surfaces shall meet MSS SP-55 and ASME B-16.34 as
applicable.

c. Forged carbon and alloy steel surfaces shall meet workmanship finish and
appearance requirements of ASTM 105 and ASTM A182 respectively.

d. Stems shall be free of scratches, dents, or other types of damage.

e. Welds shall be visually checked to meet the requirements of ASME B31.3, Table
341.3.2A, for normal service.

f. Threads shall be free of defects or damage.

g. Valve bodies and bonnets shall be subjected to all NDT requirements shown on the
Valve Data Sheets and as described in the following sections. NDT of Valves shall
be in accordance with the nominated specification and any supplementary
requirements specified therein. In the event of conflict between the extent of NDT
herein specified and referenced specification and supplementary requirements, the
more severe extent of testing shall apply unless otherwise agreed.

h. The radiographic technique employed shall be in accordance with the

recommendation of ASME V. Acceptance criteria shall be as specified in
ASME B16.34 APPENDIX I with the additional requirements that no cracks or crack
like defects are acceptable.

i. Magnetic particle inspections shall be applied using the detailed requirements,

methods, procedures and qualifications specified in ASME V Article 7. The wet
particle technique using background paint shall be adopted and the magnetising

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technique shall be appropriate to the component being inspected. Acceptance

criteria shall be as described in ASME VIII, Division 1, Appendix 7, Clause 7-3 (a) (4)
for liquid penetrant examination. In addition, linear defects shall be limited to a
maximum of 3mm.

j. Wherever MPI is impractical, liquid penetrant examination shall be applied using the
detailed requirements, methods, procedures and qualifications specified in ASME V
Article 6. Acceptance criteria shall be as specified for magnetic particle inspection.

k. Ultrasonic examination shall be applied using the detailed requirements, methods,

procedures and qualifications specified in ASME V Article 5. Acceptance criteria
shall be as specified in ASME B16.34 APPENDIX IV.

l. For forgings manufacturer shall submit their standard NDT procedure for Company /
Purchaser review/approval.

m. Positive Material Identification (PMI) shall be carried out on all austenitic stainless
steel and duplex stainless steel valve parts.

n. Following shall be followed as minimum for Non-destructive examination

requirement.

CARBON STEEL
Visual MP UT RT
Material Rating Size Inspectio (Note
PT
(Note (Note 4)
4” & Below 100% 10% - - -
150 – 3006” – 18” 100% 10% - - 10%
Casting
(Note 2) 20” & 100% 100% - - 20%
Above
600 & Above 2” & Above 100% 100% - - 100%
150 – 300 All Sizes 100% 10% - - -
Forging
(Note 1, 2) 600 & Above All Sizes 100% 100% - 100% -
100%
Bevelled Ends 150 – 300 All Sizes 100% 10% - -
of Casting 600 & Above All Sizes 100% 100% - - 100%
Bevelled Ends 150 – 300 All Sizes 100% 10% - 100% -
of Forging 600 & Above All Sizes 100% 100% - 100% -
(Note 1)
150 – 300 All Sizes 100% - 10% - -
Weld Overlay
(Note 3) 600 & Above All Sizes 100% - 100% - -
Full Penetration Welds 100% 100%
Socket Weld / Fillet Welds / Structural 100% 100% - - -
Attachments Fillets

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STAINLESS STEEL AND DUPLEX STAINLESS STEEL

Visual MP UT RT
Material Rating Size PT
Inspection (Note 6) (Note 1) (Note 4)
8” & Below 100% - 10% - 10%
Casting 150 – 300
10” & Above 100% - 10% - 20%
(Note 2)
600 & Above 2” & Above 100% - 100% - 100%
Forging 150 – 300 All Sizes 100% - 10% - -
(Note 1, 2)
600 & Above All Sizes 100% - 100% 100% -
150 – 300 All Sizes 100% - 10% - 100%
Bevelled Ends
of Casting 600 & Above All Sizes 100% - 100% - 100%
150 – 300 All Sizes 100% - 100% 100% -
Bevelled Ends
of Forging
600 & Above All Sizes 100% - 100% 100% -
(Note 1)

150 – 300 All Sizes 100% - 10% - -

Weld Overlay
(Note 3) 600 & Above All Sizes 100% - 100% - -
Full Penetration Welds 100% 100%
Socket Weld / Fillet Welds / Structural 100% 100%
Attachments Fillets

Note 1 Ultrasonic examination of forged component is applicable only when thickness in

any part of component is more than 50.8 mm (i.e. 2”).
Note 2 Includes pressure containing components i.e. body, bonnet, cover.

Note 3 Weld overlays on seating and sealing surfaces i.e. wedge disc, ball, plug, stem
seal area and seal pockets.
Note 4 UT can be performed where component configuration does not facilitates
conducting RT. However this shall be subject to Company Approval.
Note 5 NDE examinations for Martensitic Steel shall be same as Carbon Steel.
Note 6 Use of PT in place of MP can be accepted for seat rings, bevel ends.

RT / UT shall be carried out on critical areas as per ASME B16.34 APPENDIX I & IV as
applicable. (RT shall be used where access permits). Random sample selection shall be
per heat, per size and per valve tag with minimum 1 Valve. Sample shall be randomly
picked by Company / Company Representative / Third Party Inspector from the Lot.

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