P-193 - Pipeline Pump Station and Terminal Valves in Crude Oil Service (API 6D Valves)

Master Specification P-193
Pipeline, Pump Station & Terminal Valves

in Crude Oil Service (API 6D Valves)
Rev. No. Date Document Owner Document SPOC SME

5 12/18/07 R.C. Annett A.M. White R.W. Bonar
4 11/11/05 P.G. McDevitt A.M. White N.J. Chowaniec
3 03/03/05 P.G. McDevitt W. G. Tonkins
2 06/02/04 P.G. McDevitt W. G. Tonkins W.T. Aus
1 03/08/02 P.G. McDevitt W. G. Tonkins R. Lang
0 08/31/00 J.W. Roddick W.G. Tonkins A.M. White
P-193 is the property of the owners of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline

System. It shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed, except as
authorized by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, acting as the agent
for and on behalf of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System owners.
Specification P-193
Revision History
Master Specification P-193
Rev. No. Date Comments

5 12/18/07 • Deleted reference specification P-510 and added specification
G-540
• Added handling, shipping, and storage requirements from P-510 into
Section 1.8.
• Miscellaneous editorials and corrections.
4 11/11/05 • Updated all references to API Standard 6D to API Specification 6D.
• Section 1.4.3 (2) – added new bullet and Note.
• Section 2.3.4 (1) – replaced entire sentence.
• Section 2.6.2 – added items 2 through 5.
• Section 2.6.1 (6) – deleted last sentence regarding Alyeska special
1200# W.P.
3 03/03/05 • Changed document reference from CW-199 to AMS-016.
• Updated reference titles as necessary.
2 06/02/04 • Updated format to current standards
• Inserted 2.3.1, Item 2 and added 2.3.6, Item 7
• 2.4.5: Clarified injection connection and fitting requirements
• 3.4.1.5: Changed maximum tensile strength values to match API 6D
and M-551
• Table 11 & 12: Changed maximum tensile strength values to match
API 6D and M-551
1 03/08/02 • Periodic review
0 08/31/00 • Initial issue of specification
Records
None.
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Contents
Revision History .......................................................................................................................ii
Records .....................................................................................................................................ii
Contents ...................................................................................................................................iii
Figures......................................................................................................................................iv
Tables .......................................................................................................................................iv
1.0 General ..............................................................................................................................1
1.1 Summary .......................................................................................................................................................1
1.1.1 Conflicting Requirements.....................................................................................................................1
1.1.2 Alternate Design ..................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Related Alyeska Specifications .....................................................................................................................1
1.3 References ....................................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Valve Types, Design, and Construction ........................................................................................................3
1.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................3
1.4.2 Valve Class ..........................................................................................................................................4
1.4.3 Flanged End Valves.............................................................................................................................4
1.4.4 Weld End Valves..................................................................................................................................5
1.4.5 Site Conditions.....................................................................................................................................5
1.5 Marking..........................................................................................................................................................6
1.6 Submittals......................................................................................................................................................6
1.6.1 Proposal Information............................................................................................................................6
1.6.2 Data and Drawings for Approval..........................................................................................................7
1.6.3 Final Submittals ...................................................................................................................................7
1.7 Quality Assurance .........................................................................................................................................7
1.8 Delivery, Storage, and Handling ...................................................................................................................7
2.0 Products ............................................................................................................................8
2.1 Manufacturers ...............................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Materials ........................................................................................................................................................8
2.2.1 General ................................................................................................................................................8
2.2.2 Valve Material Types ...........................................................................................................................8
2.2.3 Valve Materials ....................................................................................................................................9
2.2.4 Stainless Steel Valves .......................................................................................................................10
2.2.5 NACE MR-0175 Requirements..........................................................................................................11
2.2.6 Heat Treatment ..................................................................................................................................11
2.2.7 Charpy V-Notch Test Requirements..................................................................................................11
2.3 Components ................................................................................................................................................12
2.3.1 Valve Operators .................................................................................................................................12
2.3.2 Transition Pieces ...............................................................................................................................13
2.3.3 Castings .............................................................................................................................................13
2.3.4 Flanges ..............................................................................................................................................14
2.3.5 Gates and Balls..................................................................................................................................14
2.3.6 Seats..................................................................................................................................................14
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2.3.7 Stems.................................................................................................................................................15
2.3.8 Bolts, Stud Bolts, and Nuts ................................................................................................................15
2.4 Accessories .................................................................................................................................................16
2.4.1 General ..............................................................................................................................................16
2.4.2 Pressure Relief ..................................................................................................................................16
2.4.3 Drain, Block, Bleed, and Bypass Connections ..................................................................................16
2.4.4 Stem Indicators and Protectors .........................................................................................................17
2.4.5 Seat/Stem Injection Connections.......................................................................................................17
2.5 Fabrication...................................................................................................................................................17
2.5.1 Welding ..............................................................................................................................................17
2.5.2 Defects...............................................................................................................................................18
2.5.3 Repairs...............................................................................................................................................18
2.5.4 Internal Coatings................................................................................................................................18
2.5.5 External Coatings...............................................................................................................................19
2.6 Source Quality Control ................................................................................................................................19
2.6.1 Pressure Tests...................................................................................................................................19
2.6.2 Air Seat Test ......................................................................................................................................20
2.6.3 Large Ball Valve Additional Seat Tests..............................................................................................21
2.6.4 Differential Pressure Function Test ...................................................................................................21
2.6.5 Prototype Valve Test..........................................................................................................................21
2.6.6 Additional Nonddestructive Testing ...................................................................................................21
2.6.7 Inspection and Rejection ...................................................................................................................22
3.0 Attachments....................................................................................................................23
3.1 Inspection Requirements.............................................................................................................................23
3.2 Submittals....................................................................................................................................................23
3.3 Valve Data Sheet ........................................................................................................................................26
3.4 Additional Instructions .................................................................................................................................27
3.4.1 Test Procedure for Evaluating Notch Ductility ...................................................................................27
Figures
Figure 1. Valve Data Sheet ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 2. Charpy Test Location Details ................................................................................................................... 28
Tables
Table 1. Valve Material Types ................................................................................................................................... 8
Table 2. Valve Materials .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Table 3. List of Trim Components ........................................................................................................................... 11
Table 4. Acceptable Size of ASTM E 125 Defects without Repair.......................................................................... 13
Table 5. Bypass Valve Sizes ................................................................................................................................... 17
Table 6. Hydrostatic Test Times for Valves Utilizing Body Castings....................................................................... 20
Table 7. Hydrostatic Test Times for Forged or Fabricated Valves.......................................................................... 20
Table 8. Typical Alyeska Representative Witness and Hold Points1 For Valves NPS 24 and Larger..................... 23
Table 9. Typical Submittal Requirements1 For Valves Larger Than NPS 12 .......................................................... 24
Table 10. Typical Submittal Requirements1 For Valves NPS 12 and Smaller......................................................... 25
Table 11. Wrought Steel Material < 85,000 psi Tensile Strength1 ........................................................................... 29
Table 12. Wrought Steel Material > 85,000 psi Tensile Strength1 ........................................................................... 30
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1.0 General
1.1 Summary
This specification provides the minimum requirements for 2 inch and larger valves used in crude oil and
gas transmission service, and for selected valves in other critical hydrocarbon service at Trans-Alaska
Pipeline System (TAPS) facilities. The requirements listed herein are additions, clarifications, or
exceptions to API Specification 6D. Any exception to API Specification 6D shall not be allowed unless
specifically stated herein or as otherwise approved by Alyeska.
All valves purchased to this specification are to be consistent with the requirements and stipulations set
forth in 49 CFR 195, Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline.
1.1.1 Conflicting Requirements
In the case of conflicts between this specification, applicable standards, codes, Purchase Order (PO), or
data sheets, the vendor shall obtain written clarification from Alyeska before proceeding with the affected
work.
1.1.2 Alternate Design
The vendor shall have the option to submit alternate designs, procedures, or materials for consideration
by Alyeska. The alternate quotation shall identify the differences in design compared to the specified
requirements and shall indicate the benefits attributed as a result of selecting the alternative. Any
exceptions to the requirements of this specification must be stated in writing and submitted during the
bidding period. Any apparent discrepancies with this specification or its attachments shall be clarified
before proceeding with manufacturing the valve.
1.2 Related Alyeska Specifications

This section is a listing of related Alyeska specifications used in this specification. Comply with the current
or specified editions of these related specifications as noted in the text.
B-400 Inorganic Zinc Coating for Aboveground Pipe and Structural Steel
B-413 Exterior Coating of Steel Tanks
B-420 Below Ground Pipe Coatings for Facilities
G-540 Packaging, Crating, and Shipping Guidelines
I-106 Electric Valve Actuators
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1.3 References
This section is a listing of references used in this specification. Comply with the current or specified
editions of these references as noted in the text.
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (APSC)

AMS-016 Records Management Process
B-400 Inorganic Zinc Coating for Aboveground Pipe and Structural Steel
B-413 Exterior Coating of Steel Tanks
B-420 Below Ground Pipe Coating for Facilities
G-540 Packaging, Crating, and Shipping Guidelines
I-106 Electric Valve Actuators
LU-63 TAPS Pump Station and Terminal Lubrication Manual
American Petroleum Institute (API)

6D/ISO 14313 Specification for Pipeline Valves (Gate, Plug, Ball, and Check Valves)
Note
All references to API Specification 6D or API 6D in this specification mean API
Specification 6D/ISO 14313
6FA Specification for Fire Test for Valves

607 Fire Test for Soft-Seated Quarter-Turn Valves
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges
B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
B31.4 Liquid Transportation Systems for Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section V, “Nondestructive Examination”
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, “Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels”
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, “Welding and Brazing Qualifications”
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

A 182/A 182M Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy-Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings,
and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service
A 194/A 194M Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for high-pressure and
High-Temperature Service, or Both
A 216/A 216M Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding, for
High-Temperature Service
A 240/A 240M Standard Specification for Heat-Resisting Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless
Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels
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A 312/A 312M Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes
A 320/A 320M Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Bolting Materials for Low-Temperature Service
A 333/A 333M Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe for Low-Temperature
Service
A 350/A 350M Standard Specification for Forgings, Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Forgings, Requiring
Notch Toughness Testing for Piping Components
A 351/A 351M Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex), for
Pressure-Containing Parts
A 352/A 352M Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for
Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature Service
A 370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A 516 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate- and
Low-Temperature Service
A 537/A 537M Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates Heat-Treated,
Carbon-Manganese-Silicon Steel
A 707/A 707M Standard Specification for Forged Carbon and Alloy Steel Flanges for Low-Temperature
Service
E 709 Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Examination
E 114 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Straight-Beam Examination by the Contact
Method
E 125 Standard Reference Photographs for Magnetic Particle Indications on Ferrous Castings
Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry (MSS)

SP-6 Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End Flanges of
Valves and Fittings
SP-54 Quality Standard for Steel Castings - Radiographic Examination Method
SP-55 Quality Standard for Steel Castings - Visual Method
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

49 CFR 195 Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline
National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)

MR-0175 Sulfide Stress Cracking Resistant Metallic Materials for Oilfield Equipment
1.4 Valve Types, Design, and Construction

1.4.1 General
1. Bodies, bonnets, covers, end flanges, and welding ends may be made of castings, forgings, or rolled
plates and shapes.
2. Valves shall be designed to withstand bending moments and shear forces greater than the attached
pipe can withstand and without increasing the effort required to operate the valve. Valves designed
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for lower pipe induced forces may be offered, but shall be noted as exceptions and subject to the
approval of Alyeska.
3. All valves required to be through-conduit type shall be designed to ensure the unimpeded passage of
pipeline scraper and inspection pigs.
4. All lubricants provided by the manufacturer must be suitable for the ambient temperatures specified. If
noted in the PO, lubricants specified in the Alyeska Master Specification LU-63, TAPS Pump Station
and Terminal Lubrication Manual are preferred.
5. Where applicable, the design shall include lifting devices.
6. Where applicable, the design shall include legs, feet, bases, etc. to transfer valve weight and vertical
piping loads to a concrete or other rigid foundation.
7. Valves specified as “FIRE SAFE” on the PO or Request For Quotation (RFQ) shall meet the
qualifications of API 6FA or API 607 as applicable. Valves so specified are for critical block valve and
emergency shutdown service.
1.4.2 Valve Class
1. Valves of pressure class or size other than those shown in API Specification 6D shall be furnished
when so specified in the RFQ or PO.
2. As specified in the RFQ or PO, valves shall be furnished in Classes 150, 300, 600, and 900.
Additionally, when requested, valves shall be furnished with a maximum working pressure (MWP) of
1200 psig.
3. Face-to-face and end-to-end dimensions should be those shown in API Specification 6D or as

specified in the RFQ or PO.
1.4.3 Flanged End Valves
Flanges on flanged end valves shall be furnished to the following pressure and temperature ratings,
unless otherwise specified in the RFQ or PO:
1. 2220 PSI - Working Pressure

• Sizes 2 inch through 12 inch, ASME B16.5 - Class 900

• Sizes 26 inch through 36 inch, ASME B16.47 - Class 600, Series A
• Sizes 42 inch and 48 inch, Class 600 TAPS Series A
Note
Alyeska drawings B-10-M230 or B-10-M232 will be provided with the RFQ or PO to
show the special requirements for weld neck flanges in this service.
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• Sizes 42 inch and 48 inch, Special - 1200 PSI Working Pressure. Flange drawings or dimensions
will be provided with the RFQ or PO for these special flanges.
Note
Alyeska Standard Details A-10-M227, 42 inch TAPS Special Flange, 1,200 P.S.I. - WP
at 100°F and A-10-M228, 48 inch TAPS Special Flange, 1,200 P.S.I.-WP at 100°F
depict the requirements for weld neck flanges in this service.
4. 740 PSI -Working Pressure

• Sizes 26 inch through 48 inch, ASME B16.47 - Class 300, Series B

• Sizes 26 inch through 60 inch, ASME B16.47- Class 150, Series B
1.4.4 Weld End Valves
Where specified in the RFQ or PO, valves shall be furnished with transition pieces by the valve vendor to
facilitate field welding. Such transition pieces shall consist of materials of strength and ductility equal to
that of the mating pipe and of comparable weldability. Alyeska shall furnish a description of matching pipe
characteristics or specifications for the transition pieces. The following special considerations shall be
given to the design of the weld ends:
1. When the mechanical (specified minimum yield strength) properties of the weld end are equal to, or
higher than, those of the pipe to be matched, the thickness of the weld end shall be equal to that of
the pipe.
2. When the mechanical (specified minimum yield strength) properties of the weld end are less than
those of the pipe to be matched, the thickness of the weld end shall be increased in inverse
proportions to the ratio of the specified minimum yield strengths of the weld end and pipe, but not
exceeding 1.5 as limited by Figure 434.8.6 (a)-(2) of ASME B31.4. This interpretation infers that the
specified minimum yield strength of the weld end shall not be less than two-thirds that of the pipe.
3. Internal diameter of valve weld ends shall match the mating piping within the specified manufacturing
tolerances.
1.4.5 Site Conditions
1.4.5.1 Ambient Temperature Requirements
1. TAPS operates in an arctic environment which has temperature extremes ranging from -70°F to
+110°F. All valves purchased according to this specification are to be capable of operating within the
specific temperatures denoted in the PO.
2. If this specification is used for special purpose valves, the design ambient temperature range will be
noted on the valve data sheet or the PO.
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1.4.5.2 Seismic Requirements
1. Valves to be supplied without actuators or operators do not require seismic analysis.
2. Valves to be supplied with manual lever or direct drive (no separate gear reduction box from actuator)
gear operators, with no stem extensions, do not require seismic analysis.
3. Valves to be supplied with actuators may require a seismic evaluation if requested by Alyeska on the
RFQ or PO. Seismic evaluations of valves with actuators are to be in accordance with Alyeska Master
Specification I-106, Electric Valve Actuators.
1.5 Marking
Valves and actuators shall have a stainless steel nameplate permanently attached. Paint shall not be
applied over the valve or actuator nameplate. All markings shall be in accordance with API Specification
6D and the following:
1. Cold die stenciling shall not be allowed except on flange edges or on the nameplate. On all pressure
containing or mechanically loaded parts, only low stress interrupted dot or low stress round bottom
stamps shall be used.
2. The impact test temperature shall be shown on the nameplate.
3. The rated temperature of stem extensions of Type III valves shall be shown on the nameplate and
drawings.
4. The PO number shall be marked on the nameplate or other metal tag affixed to the valve.
5. The valve model number shall be included on the nameplate.
6. Valves required to meet NACE MR-0175 shall include the word “NACE” on the valve name plate.
7. Valves meeting the requirements of API 6FA or API 607 shall include the words “Fire Tested”, “6FA”,
or “607” as applicable on the valve name plate.
1.6 Submittals
1.6.1 Proposal Information
The proposal shall include the following:
1. Estimated Weight
2. Dimensional Outline Drawings
3. Section and Assembly Drawings
4. Material Specifications
5. Auxiliary Drawings
6. List of Exceptions to Specifications
7. Proposed Test Procedures
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8. Maximum torque required to operate valve at maximum differential pressure and minimum design
temperature
1.6.2 Data and Drawings for Approval
Final vendor data for approval shall include the following:
1. Two copies of modifications or corrections of proposal information
2. Two copies of data and documentation called out in the RFQ or PO requiring Alyeska approval.
Typical submittal data and documents requiring Alyeska approval are provided in Section 3.2 of this
specification.
1.6.3 Final Submittals
Final vendor submittals shall be delivered with the valve(s) in the quantities indicated in Section 3.2.
1.7 Quality Assurance

1. Manufacturer's shop shall be qualified by API to manufacture and monogram API 6D valves or,
provide a certificate of conformance (COC) stating that valves manufactured at their facility for
Alyeska meets or exceeds API 6D requirements. For specialty, non-API 6D covered valves, such as
Triple Offset Hybrid Butterfly valves, discrepancies to applicable API 6D requirements should be
noted in the manufacturer’s quote and final documentation.
2. Vendor shall issue a COC stating that the valves supplied to Alyeska comply with Alyeska Master
Specification P-193, Pipeline, Pump Station and Terminal Valves in Crude Oil Service (API 6D
Valves) and note the edition or revision number of the Master Specification on the certificate.
3. If requested by Alyeska, vendor shall permit Alyeska review of design, procurement, fabrication and
storage operations to assure that the manufacturer's (vendor's) quality program provides adequate
quality control and quality assurance.
1.8 Delivery, Storage, and Handling

1. To minimize damage, handle all valves carefully and protect them during all phases of manufacturing,
shipping, and storage. Valves shall be packaged in accordance with Alyeska Master Specification G-
540, Packaging, Crating, and Shipping. As a minimum, package in accordance with the National
Motor Freight classification.
2. Mark shipping containers to properly identify the contents and the PO numbers.
3. During transport, storage, power outage, or shutdown, the ambient temperature may be as low as
-70°F and as high as +110°F. Valves shall be capable of withstanding (without damage) these
temperatures without assistance from any means of external heating. The Vendor shall state in detail
what special precautions, if any, shall be taken if the valve is exposed to these temperatures, and the
time and steps required to re-commission the valve from this state.
4. If valve components cannot withstand the low temperature requirements during shipping, upon
approval from Alyeska, they shall be packaged separately from other items and shipped with external
signs in bold red lettering on all 6 sides stating: “Caution! Minimum Exposure Temperature of this
Package is ###°F”. The bill of sale, vendor manuals, and associated paperwork will also contain this
caution in clear bold lettering indicating minimum exposure temperature limits.
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5. Ship gate and globe valves in the closed position. Ship plug and ball valves in the open position.
6. Ship valves with the specified stem packing installed and with the gland-follower sufficiently tightened
to prevent in-service leakage. Identify valves that require lubricants for shipping.
7. Ensure that all valves are dry prior to packaging or shipment.
8. Prepare valves for shipment to avoid atmospheric corrosion to inside or outside surfaces or parts
during storage or while in transit. Apply a vapor-proof barrier to boxes to avoid environmental
damages. Protect austenitic stainless steel valves from a possible chloride attack which could occur
in a salt-contaminated atmosphere. In this case, enclose or wrap in a vapor-proof barrier.
9. Clean flanged faces of all mill scale, rust, etc; coat with rust protection compound such as Armite®
12/12 or an equal (except on stainless steel flanges) over each flange face. Cover with a high-density
polyethylene flange cover. Hold in place by high-density polyethylene tap-in-place bolts; a “Polyfoam
Flange Protector®,” Mark V Corporation; or and Alyeska-approved equal. Use a minimum of four
bolts.
10. Securely fasten metal bevel protectors over beveled ends.
11. Use tightly fitting plastic caps or plugs to protect secondary valves with threaded socket welding ends.
2.0 Products
2.1 Manufacturers
The following manufacturers are preferred for pipeline, pump station, and terminal valves:
1. Dresser Industries (Grove, TK, Wheatley)
2. Cooper Cameron (Cameron, WKM, Orbit, Foster)
3. Tyco Valves (Vanessa)
2.2 Materials
2.2.1 General
Do not use parts, gaskets, packing, etc., containing asbestos.
2.2.2 Valve Material Types
Table 1. Valve Material Types
Type I Valve materials with a minimum design temperature of minus 20°F

• Valves that are normally in heated structures in Pump Stations, the ROW, and
Example: other Alyeska facilities.
• Valves at the Valdez Marine Terminal (other than Type IV service).
Type II • Valve materials with a minimum design temperature of minus 50°F
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• Valves normally outside of heated structures in above and below ground

Example:
service.
• Valve materials, other than stem extensions1, with a minimum design
Type III temperature of minus 50°F and above. Stem extension1 materials with a
minimum design temperature of minus 70°F and above.
• Valves with stem extensions in below and above ground service outside of
Example:
heated structures.
• Valve materials with a minimum design temperature of minus 20°F and above
Type IV
with Ballast Water Trim.
1
A stem extension typically is an assembly to further distance the actuator/operator from the valve body
and consists of a flanged spool typically containing an additional internal stem mounted to the original
valve stem. In more general terms, it is the primary load bearing components of the valve configured
such that they can not benefit from the heat or thermal capacity of the oil contained in the pipeline, and
more directly follows the temperature of the ambient environment.
2.2.3 Valve Materials
Material for used for the body, bonnet, cover, end flanges, welding ends, trim and stem extensions with
each of the above valve types shall be the following or approved equal. When specified on the PO, a
complete bill of materials shall be submitted to Alyeska for approval and only approved materials shall be
used. If proprietary or modified materials are used, chemical and physical properties must be submitted
for approval.
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Table 2. Valve Materials

Type II & III2
2 Type III2
Type I (Except Stem Type IV2
Stem Extensions1
Extensions1)
ASTM Grade ASTM Grade ASTM Grade ASTM Grade
A 352 LCA A 352 LCB A 352 LC3 A 352 LCA
A 352 LCB A 352 LCC A 352 LCB
3 3
Castings A 216 WCB A 216 WCC A 216 WCB3
A 351 CF3M A 351 CF3M A 351 CF3M A 351 CF3M
A 351 CF8M A 351 CF8M A 351 CF8M A 351 CF8M
A 350 LF2 CL1 A 350 LF2 CL1 A 350 LF3 A 350 LF2 CL1
Forgings A 182 F316L A 182 F316L A 182 F316L A 182 F316L
A 182 F316 A 182 F316 A 182 F316 A 182 F316
A 707 L3 A 707 L3 A 707 L3
A 537 CL1 A 537 CL1 A 537 CL1
Rolled A 537 CL2 A 537 CL2 A 537 CL2
Plates and
Shapes A 516 70 Norm A 516 70 Norm A 516 70 Norm A 516 70 Norm
A 240 316L A 240 316L A 240 316L A 240 316L
A 240 316 A 240 316 A 240 316 A 240 316
A 333 6 A 333 6 A 333 3 A 333 6
Pipe A 312 TP316L A 312 TP316L A 312 TP316L A 312 TP316L
A 312 TP316 A 312 TP316 A 312 TP316 A 312 TP316
Nickel Alloy,
304/316 S.S., 17-4 Precipitation Hardened S.S., or 3 mils of
Seat Rings Bronze, or
Electroless Nickel Plating over AISI 4130 or 4140 or A 350 LF2 CL1
316/316L S.S.
Stems, Nickel Alloy,
304/316 S.S., 17-4 Precipitation Hardened S.S., or 3 mils of
Balls, Bronze, or
Electroless Nickel Plating over AISI 4130 or 4140 or A 350 LF2 CL1
Slabs, etc. 316/316L S.S.
1
A stem extension typically is an assembly to further distance the actuator/operator from the valve body
and consists of a flanged spool typically containing an additional internal stem mounted to the original
valve stem. In more general terms, it is the primary load bearing components of the valve configured such
that they can not benefit from the heat or thermal capacity of the oil contained in the pipeline, and more
directly follows the temperature of the ambient environment.
2
Lower temperature rated component materials are acceptable for components of higher rated
temperatures.
3
Charpy impact tests are to be provided per Section 2.2.7 and Section 3.4.1.
2.2.4 Stainless Steel Valves
Weld ends of weld end stainless steel valves shall be manufactured from Type 316L or dual rated Type
316/316L stainless steel. Type 316L or dual rated 316/316L stainless steel shall be used for center
sections of 3-piece welded designs.
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2.2.5 NACE MR-0175 Requirements
Valves specified as NACE on the data sheet, RFQ, or PO shall comply with the requirements of NACE
MR-0175 including body materials, trim components listed in Table 3 below, bolting, welds including
repairs welds, and HAZs. Such components for valves 12 inch NPS and smaller do not require material
certificates. All such components are to have material certificates submitted to Alyeska for valves larger
than 12 inch NPS. Parts not produced from a tested and accepted lot shall be individually tested.
(Individual piece traceability of trim components is not required, provided manufacturer demonstrates that
all such parts are produced from qualified material.)
Table 3. List of Trim Components
Valve Trim Components

Gate Wedge or gate, stem, seats
Check Disc, clapper arm, seat
1
Plug Plug, equalizer, stem, seat
1
Ball/Orbit Ball, stem trunnion, seat holder
1
If not integral with the valve body.
2.2.6 Heat Treatment
1. Except as allowed herein below, all valve body welds shall be thermally stress relieved or normalized
after welding. If post weld heat treatment of body welds is not possible and vendor desires to present
own design for consideration, vendor shall submit a request and reasons for deviation from this
requirement. The vendor shall also include drawings showing which welds cannot be stress relieved.
2. All welded repairs shall be thermally stress relieved.
3. Thermal stress relief procedures shall be subject to approval by Alyeska.
4. Unless otherwise approved by Alyeska, welded joints in material thicker than 1-1/4 inch shall be
thermally stress relieved.
5. Unless otherwise approved by Alyeska, materials 3/4 inch in thickness and greater, must be stress
relieved or normalized.
2.2.7 Charpy V-Notch Test Requirements
The following Charpy V-notch test requirements apply only to body, bonnet, cover, end flanges, and
welding ends.
Type I and Type IV Valves
1. Charpy impact toughness tests are not required on austenitic stainless steel materials.
2. All materials in the as welded condition, all welded material which has been thermally stress relieved
or normalized after welding, and all cast or wrought materials not containing welds (except austenitic
stainless steels) shall be tested to meet the notch ductility requirements of Section 3.4.1 at -20°F.
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3. For welded components, including weld repairs, Charpy impact testing shall also be performed on the
weld metal and heat-affected zone (HAZ) as part of the welding procedure qualification. Weld metal
and HAZ Charpy impact energy requirements are the same as those for the base metal.
4. Materials meeting the notch ductility requirements of Section 3.4.1 at -50°F can be used with Type I
and Type IV valves and do not need to have additional Charpy impact tests performed at -20°F.
Type II and Type III Valves
1. Charpy impact toughness tests are not required on austenitic stainless steel materials.
2. All materials in the as welded condition, all welded material which has been thermally stress relieved
or normalized after welding, and all cast or wrought materials not containing welds (except austenitic
stainless steels) shall be tested to meet the notch ductility requirements of Section 3.4.1 at -50°F.
(-70°F Stem Extensions for Type III).
3. For welded components, including weld repairs, Charpy impact testing shall also be performed on the
weld metal and heat-affected zone (HAZ) as part of the welding procedure qualification. Weld metal
and HAZ Charpy impact energy requirements are the same as those for the base metal.
2.3 Components
2.3.1 Valve Operators
1. As specified in the RFQ or PO, all valves shall be furnished with, or adapted for, one of the following
valve operator alternatives:
a) Standard hand wheel, wrench operator, or gear operator as normally supplied by the vendor but
of a suitable design for outdoor service under the ambient temperature conditions specified.
b) A gear operator, to be furnished by Alyeska, installed by the valve vendor and operationally
tested as a unit at the vendor's facility.
c) An electric operator, either with or without an auxiliary gear, to be furnished by Alyeska, installed
by the valve vendor and operationally tested as a unit at the vendor's facility.
d) An electric operator, either with or without an auxiliary gear, to be furnished by the valve vendor in
accordance with Alyeska Master Specification I-106, Electric Valve Actuators, installed by the
valve vendor and operationally tested as a unit at the vendor's facility.
2. When the PO specifies a gearbox/operator that is not the valve manufacturer’s standard, the valve
manufacturer shall provide the mating valve body adapter plate as an integral part of the valve
fabrication assembly. The associated stem key shall also be provided by the valve manufacturer.
3. Valve operator shall bear the Tag Number identical to that of the valve on which it is to be mounted.
4. Valve vendor shall mount the operator, set travel limit controls, set or mark valve positions as viewed
through the valve bore, and operationally test the Valve-Operator Unit.
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5. The valve vendor and valve operator vendor shall exchange the necessary detailed drawings and
gauges to ensure fit of mating operator and valve parts. Each party shall forward copies of drawings
of mating parts to Alyeska for information only. It shall be the responsibility of the valve vendor and
the valve operator vendor to coordinate and ensure proper mating. The valve vendor shall provide the
valve operator vendor the torque output required of the operator to operate the valve from fully closed
to fully open at the maximum specified differential pressure and minimum specified operating
temperature. This torque shall be measured at the point of coupling to the valve operator. Any safety
factors included in such torque data shall be shown and a copy of the same forwarded to Alyeska for
information only.
6. All lubricants must be suitable for the full service temperature range.
7. Improper, rough, or tight operation shall be subject to the approval of Alyeska.
8. In prototype valve tests, if other than the specified actuator is used, opening parameters, peak
torques, closing speed, etc., shall be verified by testing at minimum design service temperatures.
9. Unless otherwise specified, each valve operator shall be installed and tested with its respective valve
at the valve manufacturer's plant.
2.3.2 Transition Pieces
Transition pieces, when needed on weld end valves to mate to line pipe, shall be as specified and
approved by Alyeska.
2.3.3 Castings
1. For valves larger than 12 inch NPS, valve castings shall, as a minimum, meet radiographic quality
requirements in accordance with the latest edition MSS SP-54. On such valves the manufacturer
shall furnish a drawing showing either the critical areas to be radiographed in accordance with MSS
SP-54 or extent of radiography in accordance with ASME Code, as applicable, for Alyeska review and
approval.
2. For valves 12 inch NPS and smaller, radiographic examinations of castings is not required.
3. Accessible surfaces of valve castings for valves larger than 12 inch NPS shall be examined by the
magnetic particle testing method of ASTM E 709. Indications shall be judged by comparison with
Standard Reference Photographs of ASTM E 125. Only the following sizes of defects are acceptable
without repair:
Table 4. Acceptable Size of ASTM E 125 Defects without Repair
Types of Defects
Permissible Degree
No. Description
I Linear discontinuities, (cracks and hot tears) Degrees 1 and 2
II Shrinkage Degrees 1 and 2
III Inclusions Degrees 1, 2, and 3
IV Chills and Chaplets Degree 1
V Porosity Degree 1
4. Castings for valves of 12 inch NPS and smaller do not require magnetic particle testing inspection.
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5. Castings that leak through the body during acceptance hydrostatic testing are to be rejected and
repair shall be permitted only with the prior approval of Alyeska. Such rejected valves will require
complete reworking including welding repairs in accordance with approved procedures, stress
relieving, re-machining of seating surfaces if required, and any other work needed to return the valves
to new condition prior to resubmitting for hydrostatic test and Alyeska acceptance.
6. Repairs by welding that exceed 20% of the wall thickness of the finished casting must be
radiographed in accordance with ASME Section V, using the acceptance standards of ASME Section
VIII.
2.3.4 Flanges
1. Surfaces on connecting end flanges shall be finished in accordance with the requirements of API
Specification 6D.
2. Flanges will meet the industry and Alyeska standards and specifications listed in Section 1.4.3 of this
specification unless specified in the PO. Valves with integrally cast flanges may not be appropriate for
mack-up with valves with ASME B16.47 Series B flanges due to potential stud bolt interference or
accessibility problems. Vendor shall provide additional information/assurance if cast valves are
proposed with these flanges.
2.3.5 Gates and Balls
1. All valve gate and ball materials shall have adequate material toughness for the service temperature
range and surfaces shall be treated to resist corrosion and abrasion.
2. Special hard surfacing materials for gates or balls proposed by the manufacturer shall be submitted to
Alyeska for approval.
3. When valve gates, balls, and other moving components are coated to reduce operating loads, the
valve manufacturer shall ensure that the valve operator design factor is adequate to permit full
operation of the valve with deteriorated coatings or plating.
2.3.6 Seats
1. All metal seats shall be of a sufficient hardness to prevent galling under the expected service
conditions. A minimum hardness differential of 50 Brinell points between seating surfaces shall be
provided.
2. All soft seat materials, including O-rings, etc., must be of a material suitable for the fluid and service
temperature specified.
3. Special hard surfacing material for seats proposed by the manufacturer shall be submitted to Alyeska
for approval.
4. Replaceable seat rings in the valve body are preferred. Non-replaceable (welded-in or integral) seat
rings are acceptable in valves of NPS 12 and smaller and valves that will have an internal coating or
lining. The valve vendor shall note in the quotation when welded-in or integral seats are proposed.
5. Floating seat type valves, other than check and triple offset hybrid butterfly valves, shall be equipped
with a secondary auxiliary sealing system to permit the addition of sealant to effect a seal in the event
the seat, ball, or gate damage.
6. Unless specifically exempted in the PO or RFQ, ball valves greater than NPS 12 shall have a seat
design such that both the upstream and downstream seats seal in either direction. When the valve is
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in the closed position such seats shall seal from both bores to the valve body and from the valve body
to both bores.
7. An exemption to Item 6 may be made for ball valves larger than NPS 12 where it is required to
provide double block and bleed protection in only one direction. For these applications, the seat on
the low pressure side shall seal in both directions, but the seat on the high pressure side needs to
seal only from the bore to the valve body. The seat on the high pressure side may allow self relieving
from the valve body to the bore. The valves shall be clearly marked so that the correct orientation
may be made during installation. For Cameron ball valves, it is preferred that the high pressure seat
be T31, and the low pressure seat be T32.
2.3.7 Stems
1. All gate valves shall have a rising stem with outside stem threading at the yoke.
2. For valves which are to be buried, the stem must be protected by an approved type yoke tube of pipe
casing to approximately three feet above grade and welded extensions must be provided for stem
lubrication and packing additions.
3. All valve stems shall have a packing gland arrangement using packing suitable for the service
conditions, either as the primary or secondary sealing element. Valve stem seal arrangements
consisting of O-rings alone for both the primary and secondary sealing elements are not acceptable.
However, valves with a primary O-ring seal utilizing a secondary sealing mechanism not comprised of
O-rings are acceptable. Likewise, valves with a primary sealing mechanism not comprised of O-rings
but utilizing a secondary sealing element with O-rings are acceptable.
4. A secondary sealant (or packing) injection and purge system shall be provided on all valves unless
specifically exempted by Alyeska.
5. Yokes shall have ball or roller thrust bearings or the operator shall be designed to restrain the stem
thrust. The design proposed shall be clearly stated in the quotation and is subject to Alyeska
approval. Bearing lubricants shall be suitable for the lowest ambient temperature specified.
6. For valves that must operate rapidly, such as Emergency Shutdown (ESD) valves, vendor shall
demonstrate that the valve stem and related parts have sufficient capability to withstand additional
operational forces during closure.
2.3.8 Bolts, Stud Bolts, and Nuts

1. Bolts and stud bolts shall be supplied in accordance with ASTM A 320 Grade L7, L7M or Grade L43.
Unless waived by Alyeska on the RFQ or PO, material test reports (MTRs) are required for bolts and
stud bolts 1-1/2 inch and larger.
2. Nuts shall be supplied in accordance with ASTM A 194 Grade 4, 7, or 7M and the following
requirements:
a) Nuts 1/2 inch and smaller shall not be machined from cold finished bar stock.
b) Nuts shall be semi-finished heavy hexagon.
c) Unless waived by Alyeska on the RFQ or PO, MTRs are required for nuts 1-1/2 inch and larger.
3. Charpy V-Notch impact tests shall be made on each lot of materials for bolts, stud bolts, and nuts 1-1/2
inch and larger in size in accordance with ASTM A 320 sections 6 and 9 and the maximum test
temperature shall be in conformance with Table 3 and Table 4 of that standard.
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2.4 Accessories
2.4.1 General
1. All auxiliary connections shall be constructed of 3,000# minimum low temperature forged steel or
stainless steel fittings and schedule 80 or 80S minimum seamless low temperature steel or stainless
steel pipe.
2. Auxiliary valves NPS 2 and larger are to be per this specification. Auxiliary valves smaller than NPS 2
are to have a working pressure of no less than 2000# WOG or Class 900# per ASME B16.34. The
design operating temperature range for all auxiliary valves shall be –50°F to 150°F.
3. Pipe extensions shall be secured to the valve body by suitable protective type brackets and supports.
4. Any auxiliary piping that is to be buried shall utilize seal welded or socket welded connections as
much as practical. The RFQ or PO shall specify when auxiliary piping is to be buried and seal welding
or socket welding is to be utilized.
5. All auxiliary process piping shall be suitable for at least 2000 psi working pressure.
6. All seat sealant and stem packing injection piping and fittings shall be suitable for 6000 psi minimum
working pressure.
7. All materials shall be suitable for the service conditions.
8. Stainless steel auxiliary piping may be substituted for low temperature carbon steel.
9. Except threaded connections to be seal welded, Teflon® tape suitable for crude oil or natural gas
service is to be used to seal threaded connections.
10. Valves can be shipped with auxiliary connections unassembled if these connections would be at risk
of being damaged if assembled with the valve during shipping.
2.4.2 Pressure Relief
1. All valves not designed to automatically relieve excess body pressure shall have a suitable tapped
opening provided for an external pressure relief device.
2. Unless otherwise specified, all valves requiring an external pressure relief device shall be equipped
with such a device by the vendor. The device shall be set to relieve at the hydrostatic test pressure of
the valve body or the maximum pressure capability of the protected component, as applicable.
3. When specified in the PO that valves will be installed below ground, welded extension piping shall be
installed in a protected manner so that the relief device shall be above grade.
4. All materials shall be suitable for the service and ambient conditions specified.
2.4.3 Drain, Block, Bleed, and Bypass Connections
1. When bypass valves are specified, they shall be furnished utilizing materials consistent with Section
2.4.1 and installed by the valve vendor in accordance with the following:
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Table 5. Bypass Valve Sizes
Main Valve Size Bypass Valve Size

NPS 2 through NPS 4 1/2 inch
NPS 6 through NPS 8 3/4 inch
NPS 10 and NPS 12 1 inch
NPS 14 through NPS 24 2 inch
2. Body drain connections shall be provided on valves of NPS 6 and larger and body vents on NPS 24
and larger. Unless specifically exempted in the RFQ or PO, these ports are to contain a short nipple,
ball valve, and plug, or a male by female valve and plug of the same size as the valve body port.
Materials are to be consistent with Section 2.4.1. For 42 inch and larger valves, two drain connections
shall be provided unless specifically exempted in the PO.
2.4.4 Stem Indicators and Protectors
1. For valves without motor operators, other than check valves, the valve vendor shall furnish the valve
and manual operator with position indicators and protectors. Position indicators shall not be provided
with normal or manually operated check valves. For all valves with electric motor or automatic
operators, including check valves, the operator vendor shall equip the valve and valve operator
combination with position indicators and protectors.
2. Each valve, other than normal or manual check valves, shall be equipped with a means for clearly
indicating the position of the valve. For outdoor application, each valve shall be provided with a stem
protector if specified in the PO.
3. Stem indicators and protectors shall be capable of operation in the specified environment.
Consideration shall be given to below grade installation, ambient temperatures, snow buildup,
visibility, UV radiation, condensation, and serviceability as appropriate.
2.4.5 Seat/Stem Injection Connections

Where seat and stem injection connections are provided on the valve, these connections are to contain a
ball check giant button head fitting or packing injection fitting as applicable. Such pipe fittings are to be
rated for a minimum of 6000 psi working pressure. Valve seat and stem injection fittings shall be
SealWeld Flow Wolf style. Seat injection fittings attached to the valve body shall be SealWeld Flow Wolf
Quad Seal design. The associated valve body ports shall have internal body checks for valves larger than
NPS 12, SealWeld Flow Wolf style preferred. Materials are to be consistent with Section 2.4.1.
2.5 Fabrication
2.5.1 Welding
1. All welding shall be performed by qualified welders and with qualified procedures as specified in
ASME, Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications.
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2. Unless waived by Alyeska on the RFQ or PO, submit the welding procedures and welder
qualifications to Alyeska for review and approval.
2.5.2 Defects
Minor surface defects may be removed by grinding, provided the grinding does not encroach upon the
minimum wall thickness. Isolated minor surface defects may be corrected by grinding off the defective
area down to sound metal, followed by magnetic particle testing inspection and filling in the resulting
cavity with welding materials. Such repairs must be stress relieved and radiographically examined.
2.5.3 Repairs
1. Welding procedures proposed for any welding repair to the body of a valve must be submitted to
Alyeska for approval prior to repair.
2. All repairs by welding must be examined by Liquid Fluorescent Magnetic Particle or Liquid Penetrant
Testing in accordance with ASME Section V, using the acceptance standards of ASME Section VIII.
2.5.4 Internal Coatings
1. Carbon steel or low alloy steel sealing elements, i.e. Stems, Balls, Gates, Discs, etc shall be
electroless nickel plated (ENP) unless otherwise specified in the PO. All such surfaces exposed to
the fluid shall be electroless nickel-plated to a 0.003-inch (3 mils) minimum thickness. The ENP
process utilized shall be subject to Alyeska’s review. Surfaces in contact with soft seats or seals shall
be holiday free. Stainless steel parts need not be electroless nickel-plated. Where such stainless
steel parts are plated with 0.001-inch (1 mil) for anti-galling, plating shall be per manufacturer’s
standard. Type 316 and 17-4 PH stainless steel internals may be substituted unless specifically
excluded.
2. For valve sizes of NPS 42 and larger, the seat pockets shall be either overlaid with stainless steel or
a molecular bonding agent (tungsten carbide coating) to mitigate corrosion and erosion. The type of
overlay shall be either specified in the PO or be a process recommended by the manufacturer in their
quotation. The Alyeska Responsible Engineer may waive this requirement based on the criticality of
the intended service, in which case it shall be noted in the PO as not being required.
3. For Type IV valves for ballast water service not constructed of corrosion-resistant materials:
a) Valve bodies and other appropriate surfaces not subject to wear shall be coated internally with 6
to 8 mils thickness of baked-on phenolic or fusion bonded epoxy coating, applied in full
conformance with the coating manufacturer's recommendations. All materials and application
techniques shall be subject to the approval of Alyeska.
b) Internal coating shall be done after all base metal heat treatments and mechanical operations
such as machining, welding, and forming have been completed.
c) All parts to be coated shall be inspected for cracks, blowholes, porosity, and other defects before
and after machining and prior to application of the internal coating.
d) Internally coated valves shall be hydrotested after final assembly and before shipping.
e) Seat rings on gate, globe, and check valves shall be welded-in construction.
f) Parts shall be shipped to coating shop in such a manner as to avoid damage or atmospheric
corrosion during transit or storage.
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2.5.5 External Coatings
Unless otherwise specified, valves shall be primer coated per Alyeska Master Specification B-400,
Inorganic Zinc Coating for Aboveground Pipe and Structures, or per manufacturer’s industry standard
upon approval from Alyeska. When valve service is specified, valve assemblies shall be externally coated
in accordance with the following:
1. Aboveground Service:
All aboveground valves shall be externally coated with “Carboline Carbonzinc 11“, or an approved
equal self-curing inorganic zinc silicate, spray applied to a dry film thickness of three mils. Irregular
surfaces require greater thickness. Surface preparation and application shall be in accordance with
Alyeska Master Specification B-400, Inorganic Zinc Coating for Aboveground Pipe and Structural
Steel.
2. Below Ground and Submersible Service:
All below ground and submersible valves shall be externally coated with sprayed epoxy. The coating
shall be applied per Alyeska Master Specification B-420, Below Ground Pipe Coating for Facilities.
3. Marine Service:
Valve bodies and other appropriate surfaces shall be coated externally according to Alyeska Master
Specification B-413, Exterior Coating of Steel Tanks. All materials and application techniques shall be
subject to Alyeska approval.
4. Type IV valves for ballast water service not constructed of corrosion resistant materials:
Valve bodies and other appropriate surfaces shall be coated externally with 6 to 8 mils thickness of
baked-on phenolic or fusion bonded epoxy coating, applied in full conformance with the coating
manufacturer's recommendations. All materials and application techniques shall be subject to the
approval of Alyeska.
2.6 Source Quality Control

2.6.1 Pressure Tests
All pressure tests shall be held for the period of time, as specified below, during which time a pressure
recorder shall be used to obtain a chart of the test. For valves larger than NPS 12, an ISO 10 viscosity
hydraulic oil compatible with the seats and seals, or a corrosion inhibited water-glycol solution shall be
used as the liquid medium in hydrostatic pressure testing.
1. The chart on the pressure recorder shall have a range of 0 to at least 125%, but not more than 200%
of the test pressure. The chart shall show the date of the test, the name of the valve manufacturer,
the serial number, size, type, and catalogue number of the valve, and the signature, job title, and
company of the person witnessing the test.
2. For valves of NPS 12 and smaller, the shell test and seat tests are to be performed as specified in
API 6D.
3. For valves larger than NPS 12 and utilizing body castings, test times are to be as indicated in Table 6.
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Table 6. Hydrostatic Test Times for Valves Utilizing Body Castings
Valve Size Body Test Hold Time Seat Test Hold Time
NPS 14 through NPS 18 60 minutes 10 minutes
NPS 26 and larger 2 hours 1 hour
4. For forged or fabricated valves larger than NPS 12, test times are to be as indicated in Table 7.
Table 7. Hydrostatic Test Times for Forged or Fabricated Valves
Valve Size Body Test Hold Time Seat Test Hold Time
NPS 26 and larger 2 hours 1 hour
5. During the test period, pressure shall not vary more than ±2%. At no time during testing shall the
pressure drop below the specified minimum value.
6. Unless higher pressures are specified herein or in the PO, test pressures shall be in accordance with
pressure classes shown in API Specification 6D.
7. It is preferred that valves be hydrostatic tested with all auxiliary components or attachments (such as
lube/sealant fittings) in place. However, if this is impractical, separate hydrostatic tests can be
performed on auxiliary components and attachments.
8. Shell tests shall be made with the valve in a partially open position.
2.6.2 Air Seat Test
1. When specified on the RFQ or PO, valves shall be subjected to an air seat test. Air seat tests shall be
in accordance with the supplemental test requirements of API 6D.
2. When air pressure is applied to the valve, a chart recorder is to be used to document all pressures
versus time.
3. If the valve does not completely seal while applying pressure from initial pressure to full test pressure,
any efforts to achieve sealing shall be fully documented including a description of the leak.
4. When performing seat tests, note on the test document at 50 psig and at each 100 psi increment
thereafter that the valve seals bubble tight for soft seated valves or is below the allowable leakage
rate for metal seats per API 6D. Follow this protocol also when reducing pressure. Any leakage
exceeding API 6D criteria at any pressure shall be cause for rejection of that seat in that direction.
5. If more than one attempt is required to pass a test, retest the individual test that failed until there are
two consecutive passes.
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2.6.3 Large Ball Valve Additional Seat Tests
Unless specifically exempted on the PO or RFQ, ball valves greater than NPS 12 are to have a seat
design such that both seats seal in both directions. Seats on such valves are to seal from both the valve
bores to the inside body of the valve, and from the inside body of the valve to each of the bores. In
addition to the seat tests pressurizing each side of a valve and checking for leakage through to the other
side, for ball valves greater than NPS 12, unless specifically exempted on the PO or RFQ, additional seat
tests shall be performed. With such valves in the closed position, both ends are to be pressurized and
check leakage into the valve body through the body vent or drain connection. Additionally, a seat test
shall be performed with such valves in the closed position in which the body cavity is pressurized and
check leakage into the bores of the valve on each end. Pressures and times are to be as specified above
for seat tests. There shall be no visible leakage.
2.6.4 Differential Pressure Function Test
NPS 24 and larger valves shall be operated at least two times while under full differential hydrostatic test
pressure, from one side and then from the other side, to demonstrate satisfactory mechanical operation
as well as continued tightness after operation.
2.6.5 Prototype Valve Test
1. When specified in the RFQ or PO, manufacturer shall perform pressure tests at the specified
minimum design temperature on a prototype valve of the largest size in each type ordered. In addition
to pressure recorders, pressure tests shall include internal and external strain gauge instrumentation
subject to Alyeska approval.
2. Low temperature tests on prototype valves shall be made subsequent to test at shop temperature and
all tests shall be in accordance with this specification.
3. For Type III valves, the stem extensions shall be subjected to operational testing at minus 70°F.
4. Separate tests at minimum design service temperatures shall be made on samples of all packing and
elastomer seal materials. These tests are subject to approval by Alyeska.
2.6.6 Additional Nonddestructive Testing
1. Visual Examination: The surface quality of castings, forgings, and rolled shapes shall conform to the
requirements of MSS SP-55, Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges and Fittings,
and Other Piping Components (Visual Method).
2. Welds shall be inspected as follows:
a) Where meaningful results are possible, body welds shall be 100% radiographed.
b) Where body welds cannot be properly radiographed, welds shall be ultrasonically tested where
meaningful results are possible. Ultrasonic examination methods and acceptance criteria shall be
in accordance with ASME, Section VIII, Division I, Appendix 12.
c) Where radiographic or ultrasonic testing is not possible, magnetic particle testing shall be used. In
addition, corner welds of end-to-box type structures shall be magnetic particle inspected.
Magnetic particle testing method and acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with ASME,
Section VIII, Division I, Appendix 6 and 7.
d) Radiographs shall meet the requirements of ASME Section VIII, Paragraph UW-51, latest edition.
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e) All weld ends, made from forgings or plate, intended for welding in the field, are to be examined
for defects or laminations over 100% of the outside surface for a distance of two inches from the
bevel using an approved straight beam ultrasonic procedure equivalent to ASTM E 114.
Indications of laminar discontinuities accompanied by complete loss of back reflection over an
area larger than 3/4 inch diameter are unacceptable.
f) All weld bevels are to be tested for laminations by liquid penetrant or magnetic particle testing
after final machining. Liquid penetrant or magnetic particle indications on the bevel areas
exceeding 1/4 inch in length are unacceptable.
3. The hardness of all wetted parts made of mild steel, including welds, shall meet the requirements of
NACE MR-0175 unless specifically exempted in the PO. Hardness testing shall be done in
accordance with ASTM A 370.
2.6.7 Inspection and Rejection

1. At all times while work is being performed, the Inspector representing Alyeska shall have free access
to all parts of the manufacturer’s facilities which involve the manufacturer of the product ordered. All
reasonable facilities shall be afforded the Inspector to satisfy him that the product is being furnished
in accordance with this specification.
2. Tests and inspection called for by this specification shall be performed in the manufacturer’s facility or
by a certified testing facility prior to shipment and at the vendor's expense unless otherwise specified.
3. Examinations, inspections, tests, and other quality control actions (hereinafter called verifications)
shall be performed to assure conformance of equipment, material, and services to this specification.
These verifications include the vendor’s and manufacturers standard examinations and tests, as well
as Alyeska’s specified requirements. All verifications shall be performed in accordance with written
detailed procedures that list the data to be recorded, and the basis for accepting or rejecting the
verification based upon the data. When it is specified that Alyeska will witness a verification, the
vendor shall notify Alyeska of the schedule date and location at least 10 working days in advance.
4. Valves failing to meet the requirements of this specification and any additional requirements stated on
the PO will be rejected.
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3.0 Attachments
3.1 Inspection Requirements

During the fabrication of valves to comply with this specification, Alyeska shall be provided the option to
have their Inspector access the manufacturing facility to verify, witness, and inspect different attributes of
the valve and manufacturing process. When Alyeska chooses to exercise its option for witness and
inspection, the vendor or manufacturer will be notified in writing. This written notification will be indicated
in the PO, or in documentation immediately following the issuance of the PO. The inspection or
verification of items by Alyeska representatives is in addition to the vendor or manufacturer's quality
control program, and is not intended to replace any aspects of the quality control required by codes or
standards.
Typical Alyeska inspection items for valves NPS 24 and larger are shown in Table 8.
1
Table 8. Typical Alyeska Representative Witness and Hold Points For Valves NPS 24 and Larger
Hold until
Witness Alyeska Description
Approval
X Welding Procedure Specifications
X Welding Procedure Qualification Records
A X Welder/Welding Operator Qualification Records
W Fabrication/Assembly
Dimensional Compliance with PO description,
W
specifications, and drawings
W Marking, Identification
W Packaging, Shipping
W X Major weld repairs
W Hydrotest
X Internal Coating Procedures
X External Coating Procedures
W Certified Dimensional Drawings
NOTE:
W- Alyeska Representative will witness process
A- Records available for Alyeska Representative Review
X- Hold do not proceed without Alyeska approval
1
Witness and hold points shall be the option of Alyeska.
3.2 Submittals
As described in the RFQ or PO, vendor shall provide submittal documentation as deemed necessary by
Alyeska.
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1
Table 9. Typical Submittal Requirements For Valves Larger Than NPS 12
Requires Alyeska Approval (number of copies)
Include for delivery with Valve (number of copies)
Documents
2 1 Mill Test Reports (MTRs) for materials.
2 1 Heat Treatment (Charts/Certificates) for materials.
2 Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs)
2 Welding Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs)

Welder/Welding Operator Qualification Records/Continuity
2
Logs
2 1 Nondestructive Testing Procedures
Nondestructive Testing Records (radiography, magnetic
2 1
particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic)
Physical Testing Records (Charpy, DWTT, CTOD, tensile
2 1
strength, yield, hardness)
2 1 Quality Control procedures and QA system compliance
2 1 Hydrotest Procedure
2 1 Hydrotest Records
2 Internal Coating Procedures
2 External Coating Procedures
2 1 Functional Operation Test
2 1 Fire Safe Certification (when fire safe valve specified)
2 1 General Arrangement Drawings
2 Certified Dimensional Drawings
2 1 Recommended Spare Parts List
2 1 Trim Data Sheet
2 1 Complete Parts List, Parts Diagram
2 1 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

Valve Cross Section or Exploded View Diagram showing all
2 1
Components
2 1 Design Calculations
1
Submittal requirements shall be the option of Alyeska
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1
Table 10. Typical Submittal Requirements For Valves NPS 12 and Smaller
Include for delivery with Valve (number of copies)
Documents
3 General Arrangement Drawings
3 Dimensional Drawings
3 Complete Parts List, Parts Diagram
3 Operation and Maintenance Manuals
3 Trim Data Sheet
1
Submittal requirements shall be the option of Alyeska
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3.3 Valve Data Sheet

VALVE DATA SHEET
DATA
NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION DATA
1 Size & Type (expanding, gate, ball, etc.
2 Standard and Class
3 Item Number
4 Tag Number
5 Total Number
ENDS
6 Flange End and Facing or Weld End
7 Matching Pipe
8 Transition Piece, if used (yes or no)
SERVICE CONDITIONS
9 Fluid Handled
10 Maximum Operating Pressure (psi)
11 Maximum design differential pressure (psi)
12 Temperature Range (degrees F.)
13 Fluid Velocity (ft. per second)
DIMENSIONS
14 End to end (including transition pieces, if used, inches)
15 Port Bore (approximate, inches)
16 Centerline of bore to centerline of shaft or wheel (inches)
INSTALLATION
17 Above or below ground
18 Depth of cover over pipe, if below ground
19 Position (stem vertical or horizontal)
20 Handwheel position (use sketch if required)
21 Extension of wheel or operator
22 Extension of sealant, packing, and drain fittings
OPERATION
23 Type (wrench, gear, power actuator, etc.)
24 Reference to power actuator specification, if used.
GENERAL
25 Shipping destination
26 Anticipated order date
DATA
NO. DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER DATA
27 Manufacturer
28 Type, Model No., etc.
29 End transition piece (attach drawing)
30 Head loss data (except conduit valves) Cv / equifalent ft.
31 Port Bore
32 Outline Dimensions (attach drawing)
33 Handwheel turns to operate
34 Maximum torque required to open @ minimum temperature
35 Attach material list (including trim, etc.)
36 Weight Each (lbs)
37 Proposed Shipping Weight
38 Proposed Shipping Dimensions
39 Days required for delivery from receipt of order
40 Unit Price
41 F.O.B. Point
42 Expiration date of quoted price
Remarks, Alternate proposals, etc.
Preliminary Approval _______ _______ Date / PO Approval _____________ ________ Date
Quote Approval ___________ _______ Date / As-Built Approval _________ ________ Date
Figure 1. Valve Data Sheet
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3.4 Additional Instructions

3.4.1 Test Procedure for Evaluating Notch Ductility
3.4.1.1 Sample Selection
For base material pre-manufacturing qualification, as a minimum, a sample of the thickest section from
each mill heat of material to be used in fabrication of pressure retaining mechanically-loaded parts shall
be heat-treated using production heat-treating procedures, tested, and shall comply with the requirements
of this Appendix. For production qualification of the heat treatment, as a minimum, a sample
representative of the thickest production part shall be included with each furnace heat of production
valves, tested, and shall conform with the requirements of this specification.
1. Test Bars:
Alyeska will permit use of equivalent test bars of adequate size, heat treated with production parts,
where it is not feasible to remove samples from the valve part. However, if requested by Alyeska, the
proposed procedure showing test bar size and location, and assurance of equivalent heat treatment
results, must be furnished for approval by Alyeska prior to or during initial production testing.
2. Charpy V-Notch Specimens:
For base metal evaluation, three Charpy V-Notch specimens shall be machined from each of the
samples and notched, through the thickness of the sample, perpendicular to the surface of the
material, as shown in Figure 2.
3.4.1.2 Weld Evaluation
For weld evaluation, an additional sample shall be taken from each grade of base material and subjected
to welding. The weld shall be prepared for each sample using each weld procedure and each heat
treatment to be used on that base material in actual valve manufacture. The heat of material selected for
weld evaluation shall have a carbon equivalent on the high side of the allowable range for that particular
grade of material.
3.4.1.3 Documentation
1. The impact test temperature shall be marked on the valve nameplate for all valves supplied under this
specification.
2. For valves larger than NPS 12, test results shall be certified and included in the final documentation
package.
3. For valves NPS 12 and smaller the manufacturer’s marking of the impact test temperature on the
valve nameplate shall be acceptable.
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Figure 2. Charpy Test Location Details
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3.4.1.4 Acceptance Limits for Valves of NPS 12 and Smaller
For valves of NPS 12 and smaller, impact testing energy requirements shall be as specified in API 6D and
shall be obtained from the final heat-treated condition of the material in accordance with the requirements
of Section 2.2.7, “Charpy V-Notch Impact Test Requirements.” All testing is to be performed in
accordance with ASTM A 370.
3.4.1.5 Acceptance Limits for Valves Larger than NPS 12
For acceptance of valves larger than NPS 12, the following minimum properties shall be obtained in the
final heat-treated condition in accordance with requirements of Section 2.2.7, Charpy V-Notch Impact
Test Requirements. All testing is to be performed in accordance with ASTM A 370.
Wrought steel material with specified maximum tensile strength of less than or equal to 85,000 psi and all
steel casting material regardless of tensile strength shall provide the minimum properties as indicated in
Table 11:
1
Table 11. Wrought Steel Material < 85,000 psi Tensile Strength
Minimum Average
Minimum Value of Any 2
Specimen Value of Three Percent Shear
One Specimen
Specimens
3
10 mm x 10 mm 15.0 Ft-lbs 12.0 Ft-lbs 50
Alternate 25.0 Ft-lbs 22.00 Ft-lbs No Requirements
10 mm x 7.5 mm 12.5 Ft-lbs 10.0 Ft-lbs 50
1
If maximum tensile strength is not specified in the wrought material specification, actual measured
tensile strength shall be used to determine Charpy value specification.
2
A determination of percent shear is not required for castings and weld metal. For wrought
materials, lateral expansion of 0.015 inch may be substituted for percent shear. When neither
percent shear nor lateral expansion is measured, the alternate higher Charpy energy value shall
govern.
3
10 mm x 10 mm specimens shall be used for materials 0.45 inches and thicker.
Wrought steel material with maximum specified tensile strength greater than 85,000 psi shall provide the
minimum properties as indicated in Table 12:
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1
Table 12. Wrought Steel Material > 85,000 psi Tensile Strength
Minimum Average
Minimum Value of Any 2
Specimen Value of Three Percent Shear
One Specimen
Specimens
3
10 mm x 10 mm 25.0 Ft-lbs 20.0 Ft-lbs 50
1
If maximum tensile strength is not specified in the wrought material specification, actual measured
tensile strength shall be used to determine Charpy energy value.
2
A determination of percent shear is not required for castings and weld metal. For wrought
materials, lateral expansion of 0.015 inch may be substituted for percent shear. When neither
percent shear nor lateral expansion is measured, the alternate higher Charpy energy value shall
govern.
3
10 mm x 10 mm specimens shall be used for materials 0.45 inches and thicker.
3.4.1.6 Inspection
Alyeska shall have the right to witness any and all tests and inspect all valves manufactured under this
specification. The inspector is authorized to permit a retest if there is reason to believe the failure of a
specimen to show the minimum impact value is due to some fault in its preparation or testing.
3.4.1.7 Retesting
If a sample fails to pass the test, the remainder of the material in the heat may, at the manufacturer's
option, be retested for acceptance after appropriate heat treatment.
3.4.1.8 Inspection and Data Requirements
Test and inspect Pipeline, Pump Station, and Terminal valves in accordance with this specification. The
charts included in Section 3.1, “Inspection Requirements” and Section 3.2, “Submittals” list inspection
documents which may be required as outlined in the RFQ or PO and details Alyeska and vendor
responsibilities for completing and distributing these documents.
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Master Specification P-193

Pipeline, Pump Station & Terminal Valves

Rev. No. Date Document Owner Document SPOC SME

P-193 is the property of the owners of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline

Rev. No. Date Comments

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1.1.1 Conflicting Requirements

1.1.2 Alternate Design

1.2 Related Alyeska Specifications

December 18, 2007 (Rev. 5) 1 of 34

Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (APSC)

American Petroleum Institute (API)

6FA Specification for Fire Test for Valves

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry (MSS)

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)

1.4 Valve Types, Design, and Construction

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5. Where applicable, the design shall include lifting devices.

1.4.2 Valve Class

3. Face-to-face and end-to-end dimensions should be those shown in API Specification 6D or as

1.4.3 Flanged End Valves

1. 2220 PSI - Working Pressure

2. 1480 PSI - Working Pressure

3. 1200 PSI - Working Pressure

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4. 740 PSI -Working Pressure

5. 285 PSI - Working Pressure

1.4.4 Weld End Valves

1.4.5 Site Conditions

1.4.5.1 Ambient Temperature Requirements

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1.4.5.2 Seismic Requirements

1. Valves to be supplied without actuators or operators do not require seismic analysis.

2. The impact test temperature shall be shown on the nameplate.

5. The valve model number shall be included on the nameplate.

The proposal shall include the following:

2. Dimensional Outline Drawings

3. Section and Assembly Drawings

6. List of Exceptions to Specifications

7. Proposed Test Procedures

December 18, 2007 (Rev. 5) 6 of 34

1.6.2 Data and Drawings for Approval

Final vendor data for approval shall include the following:

1. Two copies of modifications or corrections of proposal information

1.6.3 Final Submittals

1.7 Quality Assurance

1.8 Delivery, Storage, and Handling

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7. Ensure that all valves are dry prior to packaging or shipment.

10. Securely fasten metal bevel protectors over beveled ends.

1. Dresser Industries (Grove, TK, Wheatley)