04-Samss-055 - 2020

Materials System Specification
04-SAMSS-055 13 April 2020

Valves and Chokes, API SPEC 6A
Document Responsibility: Valves Standards Committee
Contents
Summary of Changes ...........................................................2

I Scope ..............................................................................3
II Conflicts and Deviations ..................................................3
III References ......................................................................3
IV Terminology .....................................................................5
V Modifications ....................................................................5
4 Application and Performance ...........................................5
5 Design .............................................................................6
6 Materials ..........................................................................8
7 Welding............................................................................9
9 Packing Mechanisms, Pressure Boundary Penetrations,
and Ports ...................................................................... 10
10 Quality Control ............................................................... 11
11 Factory Acceptance Testing .......................................... 13
12 Equipment Marking ........................................................ 16
13 Storing and Shipping ..................................................... 17
14 Equipment-Specific Requirements................................. 18
15 Records ......................................................................... 27
16 External Coating (Addition) ............................................ 27
17 Drawing and Approval (Addition) ................................... 27
18 Notes to Buyer (Addition)............................................... 28
19 Qualification (Addition)................................................... 31
Annex F: Design Validation Procedures for PR2 (PR2F
Level)............................................................................ 33
Document History ............................................................... 34
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Document Responsibility: Valves Standards Committee 04-SAMSS-055
Publish Date:13 April 2020
Next Revision:13 April 2025 Valves and Chokes, API SPEC 6A
Summary of Changes
Paragraph Change Type Technical Change

Title changed from “Valves and Chokes, ISO 10423” to “Valves and
1 Title Modification
Chokes, API SPEC6A”
Major update and renumbering of all sections and paragraphs to
2 All Modification
facilitate overlay and adoption of the latest edition of API SPEC 6A.
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I Scope
This specification defines the minimum requirements for API SPEC 6A valves and chokes
classified under Saudi Aramco Materials System (SAMS) Class 04 which may be used
downstream of the wellhead and tree assembly.
Notes to Buyer are included in Section 18 for completing the specification.
This SAMS Class 04 specification is not applicable to valves classified under SAMS Class 34 or
SAMS Class 45.
II Conflicts and Deviations
Any conflicts between this document and other applicable Mandatory Saudi Aramco
Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) shall be addressed in writing to the EK&RD Coordinator.
Any deviation from the requirements herein shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302,
Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement.
III References
Material or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition of the
references listed below, unless otherwise noted.
IIII Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures
SAEP-302 Waiver of a mandatory Saudi Aramco engineering requirement
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
SAES-A-206 Positive material identification
SAES-H-001 Coating selection and application requirements for industrial plants
and equipment
SAES-H-002 Internal and external coatings for steel pipelines and piping
SAES-H-004 Protective coating selection and application requirements for
offshore structures and facilities
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications
04-SAMSS-003 Additional requirements for low temperature valves
34-SAMSS-716 Valve actuators
Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements
175-000003 Detailed instructions of inspection and testing requirements
175-043000 Valve materials certification requirements
175-045600 Valves and chokes, API SPEC 6A, for use downstream of the
wellhead and tree assembly
Saudi Aramco Forms

SA-6233-1 Valve Data Sheet
SA-7925 Nonmaterial requirements for valves - All types (Special service
size/rating only)
IIIII Industry Codes and Standards
American National Standards Institute / Flow Control Institute
ANSI/FCI 70-2 Control valve seat leakage
American Petroleum Institute
API STD 599 Metal plug valves - Flanged, threaded and welding ends
API SPEC 6A Specification for wellhead and tree equipment (21st Edition)
API SPEC 6D Specification for pipeline and piping valves (24th Edition)
API STD 6FA Standard for fire test for valves
API SPEC 20A Carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and nickel base alloy
castings for use in the petroleum and natural gas industry
Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association
EEMUA 182 Specification for integral block and bleed valve manifolds for
direct connection to pipework
European Committee for Standardization
EN 10204 Metallic products - Type of inspection documents
International Electrotechnical Commission
IEC 60534-2-1 Industrial-process control valves: Flow capacity – Sizing equations
for fluid flow under installed conditions
IEC 60534-2-3 Industrial-process control valves: Flow capacity – Test procedures
IEC 60534-2-4 Industrial-process control valves: Flow capacity – Inherent flow
characteristics and rangeability
IEC 60534-8-3 Industrial-process control valves: Noise considerations – Control
valve aerodynamic noise prediction method
IEC 60534-8-4 Industrial-process control valves: noise considerations –Prediction
of noise generated by hydrodynamic flow
International Organization for Standardization
ISO 5208 Industrial valves - Pressure testing of metallic valves
ISO 5210 Industrial valves - Multi-turn valve actuator attachments
ISO 5211 Industrial valves - Part-turn actuator attachment
ISO 9001 Quality management systems — Requirements
ISO 10423:2009 Wellhead and christmas tree equipment (Section 5.4.3.1 c)
ISO 10497 Testing of valves — Fire type-testing requirements
International Society of Automation

ISA 75.01.01 Flow capacity - Sizing equations for fluid flow under installed
conditions
ISA 75.02.01 Control valve capacity test procedures
ISA 75.11.01 Inherent flow characteristic and rangeability of control valves
ISA 75.17 Control valve aerodynamic noise prediction
Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry
MSS SP-45 Bypass and drain connections
National Association of Corrosion Engineers
NACE MR0175/ Petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries —
ISO 15156 Materials for use in H2S-containing environments in oil and gas
production
NORSOK Standards
M-710 Qualification of non-metallic materials and manufacturers –
Polymers
IV Terminology
Assembly: The association of multiple parts/components into a finished product, including as a
minimum, installation of all pressure-containing parts, pressure-controlling parts, seals, and
bolting.
Buyer or Purchaser: is the Company (Saudi Aramco, ASC or AOC) actually placing the order
for the material.
Buyer’s Representative: is the person acting on behalf of the Buyer, who may be from the
Engineering, Inspection, Purchasing, Standardization, or, User Organization
Non-compliance Item: is one in which one or more characteristic does not comply with
procurement requirements. Examples include physical defects, test failures, incorrect or
inadequate documentation, deviation from prescribed or approved process, deviation from
inspection or test procedures.
On-site: The vendor’s valve manufacturing facility approved by Saudi Aramco.
V Modifications
The following paragraph numbers refer to API SPEC 6A, Twenty-First Edition, “Specification
for Wellhead and Tree Equipment”, which is part of this specification. The text in each
paragraph is an addition, modification, or deletion to API SPEC 6A as noted. Paragraphs
numbers not appearing in API SPEC 6A are new paragraphs to be inserted in numerical order.
4 Application and Performance
4.2 Performance Requirements - General
4.2.1 (Addition) Valves and chokes shall be established and reliable designs which have a
proven record of successful performance in similar environments, service conditions, and
applications in the oil and gas industry.

4.2.2 (Addition) Valves and chokes shall be validated designs per Annex F, PR2F. Validation
shall be performed in one continuous testing cycle with no maintenance steps.
4.2.3 (Addition) Valves shall be of a fire type-tested and certified design in accordance with
API STD 6FA or ISO 10497, unless otherwise specified.
4.2.4 (Addition) Chokes specified as fire safe shall be capable of passing an API STD 6FA or
ISO 10497 fire type-test excluding the through bore leakage requirements.
4.2.5 (Addition) Valves and chokes shall be suitable for operation and sealing under all the
applicable internal and external loading combinations and shall be designed to withstand
the maximum induced stresses under worse case conditions with no permanent
deformation of any part or any deformation that may hinder operation.
4.2.6 (Addition) Non-metallic seals shall be validated per Annex F, PR2F, or NORSOK M-
710. Elastomers shall be explosive decompression resistant grades qualified per
NORSOK M-710.
4.2.7 (Addition) Design validation files (complete procedure, assembly drawings, thrust/torque
versus cycle plots, test results, post-test strip down report, and an independent third party
endorsed certificate) shall be provided to the Buyer’s Representative upon request to
demonstrate that the assembly meets the requirements and there was no visible damage,
scoring, or wear on any component during validation testing that would prevent the
assembly being put into the intended service or that would be likely to lead to the
assembly failing in service during the design life.
4.2.8 (Addition) Valve and choke designs which have not been previously validated per the
requirements in this specification shall be clearly identified in the proposal. A validation
test plan and details of the closest design which has been previously subjected to
validation testing, including the main test parameters, shall be included in the proposal.
4.3 Service Conditions
4.3.2 Temperature Ratings
(Addition) Valves specified with minimum design temperatures within the range of -
19°C to -46°C shall meet the additional requirements of 04-SAMSS-003.
4.3.4 Product Specification Level
4.3.4.2 Minimum PSL
(Addition) Valves and chokes shall be supplied in accordance with:
 PSL 2 for liquid services with pressure ratings ≤ 20,7 MPa (3,000 psi)
 PSL 3 for liquid services with pressure ratings  20,7 MPa (3,000 psi)
 PSL 3G for gas services (all pressure ratings)
Wrought product shall be used for PSL 3, 3G, and 4 in accordance with ISO 10423:2009,
Section 5.4.3.1 c.
5 Design
5.1 Design Methods
5.1.1 End and Outlet Connectors

(Addition) Split body designs specified in Section 14 are permitted. Split body designs
shall not have the split in the plane of the stem.
5.6 General (Addition)
5.6.1 The design life of valves and chokes shall be 30 years unless otherwise specified.
5.6.2 Assemblies and parts shall be new, free from all rust, dirt, scale, and other foreign
material.
5.6.3 Valves and chokes shall be designed and constructed for hot desert climates and
saliferous environments unless otherwise specified.
5.6.4 Valves and chokes shall be designed to minimize dead spaces and crevices where solids
or debris can deposit or accumulate internally or externally which may affect proper
functioning or performance of the assembly.
5.6.5 Protective covers or caps shall be included to protect exposed surfaces (e.g., stem) from
the environment where necessary to ensure proper functioning and performance.
5.6.6 The drive train shall be designed such that the weakest part is outside the valve/choke
pressure-containing boundary. The drive train includes all parts between the operator and
the closure member, including the closure member of valves but excluding the operator.
5.6.7 Stems shall include an integral shoulder which provides an anti-blowout feature. Designs
which use packing gland components and/or operator mounting components to prevent
stem blowout are not permitted.
5.6.8 Valves shall be inherently antistatic or fitted with an antistatic device.
5.6.9 Valves with end connection sizes 5-⅛” and larger which are to be installed with the valve
bore in the horizontal orientation shall be supplied with supports/legs, or an appropriate
flat, which provides a stable footing unless otherwise specified.
5.7 Sealing (Addition)
5.7.1 Internal and external leak paths shall be minimized.
5.7.2 All seals and resilient seats which are wetted by the process fluids or which may come in
contact with process fluid (e.g., secondary stem seal which becomes wetted if the primary
seal leaks in dual seal designs) shall be suitable for continuous exposure at the specified
service conditions and ratings.
5.7.3 Elastomeric O-ring section diameters shall not exceed 6.99 mm.
5.7.4 Elastomeric seals shall not be used as primary stem seals when in contact with sliding
stems. UNS R30003 spring energized PTFE U-cup seal, or a multi lip V stack assembly
containing PTFE and PEEK chevron rings, is an acceptable stem seal for sliding stems.
5.7.5 Graphite seals are not acceptable as primary pressure containing seals. Where a
secondary seal is specified, graphite is not acceptable for the secondary seal. Graphite
seals are only acceptable as back-up seals for fire resistance properties.
5.7.6 Injectable stem packing designs are not acceptable.
5.7.7 Elastomeric seat inserts are not permitted where a soft seated design is specified.
5.7.8 Seal types and arrangements shall consider the effects of injection when injection features
are specified.

5.7.9 Sealing arrangement shall meet the validation and proven field history requirements in
this specification as a minimum.
6 Materials
6.1 General
6.1.1 (Addition) All parts, welds and heat-affected zones of welds exposed to sour service line
fluids shall meet the requirements of ISO 15156. This includes materials under overlays,
platings, or coatings.
6.1.2 (Addition) Materials shall be selected to prevent galling between parts.
6.1.3 (Addition) Internal parts and stems in contact with the service fluid shall be manufactured
from wrought material with a corrosion resistance at least equal to martensitic 410 SST.
6.1.4 (Addition) Springs/pushers shall have corrosion resistance at least equal to the seats and
shall be UNS N07750 as a minimum.
6.1.5 (Addition) Drain flanges, vent flanges, drain valve bodies, and vent valve bodies shall
have corrosion resistance at least equal to the body of the main valve.
6.1.6 (Addition) Valve-bore sealing mechanisms for drain and vent valves shall have corrosion
resistance at least equal to the valve-bore sealing mechanism of the main valve.
6.1.7 (Addition) Stems for drain valves and vent valves shall have corrosion resistance at least
equal to the stem of the main valve.
6.1.8 (Addition) Internal epoxy lined coatings, Electroless Nickel Plated (ENP), and other
similar type of coatings shall not be used in lieu of solid stainless steel, solid CRA, CRA
overlays, etc. Upgraded corrosion resistant material grades shall be used where higher
corrosion resistance is required.
6.1.9 (Addition) Valves specified for mainline scraper trap isolation service, kicker service,
and final elements for high integrity pressure protection systems shall be supplied with
body seat pockets/area and stem seal areas overlay welded with UNS N06625; in addition
the valve bore sealing mechanism, stem and pressure boundary penetration fittings shall
have corrosion resistance at least equal to UNS N06625 or UNS N07718.
6.1.10 (Addition) Seal surfaces of carbon and low-alloy steel bodies and bonnets shall be
overlaid with higher corrosion resistance materials where it is necessary for providing
appropriate sealing performance.
6.1.11 (Addition) The surface areas of the body between an injection fitting and a buried non-
return valve shall be supplied with corrosion resistance at least equal to the wetted
surfaces of the body.
6.1.12 (Addition) The surface areas of the bonnet between stem seals in dual stem seal designs
shall be supplied with corrosion resistance at least equal to the wetted surfaces of the
bonnet.
6.3 Bodies, Bonnets, and End and Outlet Connections
6.3.3 Processing
6.3.3.1 Casting Practices
(Modification) Replace the second paragraph with:

For PSL 2, all castings used for bodies, bonnets, and end and outlet connectors shall meet
the applicable requirements of Section 6 and Section 10. The casting practices shall be
qualified to CSL 3 foundry qualification requirements in API 20A.
Qualification castings shall be tested and examined per CSL 3 requirements in API 20A
with the addition that type 2 through type 12 surface irregularities in excess of example
“a” are unacceptable during visual examination, and volumetric examination shall be
performed by radiographic examination.
Records of qualification shall be made available to the Buyer’s Representative upon
request.
(Addition) For PSL 3, wrought product shall be used per 6.3.3.2.
6.6 Fittings and Pressure-boundary Penetrations (Addition)
6.6.1 Fittings and buried non-return valves for pressure-boundary penetrations shall have
corrosion resistance at least equal to the pressure-controlling parts and stem of the main
assembly.
6.6.2 Where a fitting includes a spring, the spring shall meet the requirement in 6.1.4.
6.6.3 Where a fitting includes a ball, the ball shall be Tungsten Carbide.
7 Welding
7.1 General
(Addition) All welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification records
(PQR) and weld map documents shall be available for the Buyer’s Inspection
Representative review and verification upon his request. Formal approval is not required
unless otherwise specified in the PO. The PQR shall include all required hardness test
results.
7.3 Pressure-containing Fabrication Welds
7.3.4 Welding Procedure Qualifications
7.3.4.4 Hardness Testing
(Addition) Hardness testing shall be by the Vickers 10 kg Method only.
7.4 Pressure-containing Repair Welds
7.4.1 General
(Addition) Only minor weld repair of castings are permitted, subject to prior approval by
the Buyer. The procedure outlined in 10.1 shall be followed.
(Addition) A weld repair shall be considered as major if any of the following conditions
apply: (i) pressure containing part leaks during a pressure test, (ii) depth of the repair
cavity prepared for welding exceeds 20% of the original wall thickness or 25 mm (1 in)
whichever is smaller, (iii) surface area of the repair cavity exceeds 65 cm² (10 in²).
(Addition) Hardness tests across the repair weld, base metal and heat affected zone shall
be performed and recorded as part of the PQR. Hardness testing shall be by the Vickers
10 kg Method only, as described in 7.3.4.4. The maximum allowable Vickers hardness
shall be equivalent (as converted using ASTM E140) to the Rockwell C hardness value
specified in NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.

(Addition) Weld repair of wrought product is not permitted for the purpose of correcting
material defects. Minor weld repair of wrought product to correct machining errors shall
be subject to prior approval by the Buyer. The procedure outlined in 10.1 shall be
followed.
7.5 Weld Overlay
(Addition) Corrosion-resistant weld overlays shall have a final finished thickness of at
least 3 mm (0.12 in).
(Addition) All welded hardfacing and overlay procedure qualification tests shall be made,
including hardness testing. Hardness testing shall be by the Vickers Method (1 to 10 kg),
generally as described in 7.3.4.4. The maximum allowable Vickers hardness shall be
equivalent (as converted using ASTM E140) to the Rockwell C hardness value specified
in NACE MR0175/ISO 15156. Unless waived by the Buyer's Inspection Representative,
these tests shall also be conducted on one sample piece (per order) which is
representative in size and geometry of actual hardfaced or overlaid production
components.
9 Packing Mechanisms, Pressure Boundary Penetrations, and Ports
9.4 General (Addition)
9.4.1 (Addition) When drain and vent connections are specified, the drain connection shall be
at the lowest possible position in the valve body cavity and the vent connection shall be at
the highest practical position in the body cavity. Drain and vent connection types shall be
in accordance with the table below.
Drain and Vent Connections

≤ 20,7 MPa (≤ 3,000 psi)  20,7 MPa ( 3,000 psi)
Body Bore Size
pressure rating pressure rating
½” NPT -
 7-1/16” Figure 5 profile Figure 5 profile
Studded connection Studded connection
≥ 7-1/16” Studded connection Studded connection
9.4.2 (Addition) NPT threaded connections shall be in accordance with ASME B1.20.1. NPT
connections shall be supplied with an anti-blowout plug installed. The body of the plug
shall have hexagonal flats. PTFE tape shall not be used. A compatible compound proven
in similar services shall be used.
9.4.3 (Addition) Figure 5 profile connections shall be supplied with a plug and gland fitting
installed. Medium pressure parallel thread profile connections which have a similar basic
design to Figure 5 are an acceptable alternative.
9.4.4 (Addition) Studded connections shall be a 1-13/16” or 2-1/16” API SPEC 6A nominal
size connection machined integral to the body. Except where a drain/vent valve is fitted,
the studded connection shall be supplied with a blind flange installed. The blind flange
shall have a pressure rating at least equal to the pressure rating of the assembly.

9.4.5 (Addition) Where a drain/vent valve is specified, the drain/vent valve shall be a metal
seated gate valve or metal seated ball valve in accordance with this specification with a
bore diameter of at least 13 mm (½”). Drain/vent valves shall have a flanged end bolted
to a studded connection on the main valve body as per 9.4.4. The other end of drain/vent
valves shall be supplied with a blind flange/hub installed. If a blind hub is used, the hub
shall be fitted with a vent fitting.
(Addition) Where a drain/vent valve is specified on a valve with a bore less than 7-1/16”
and the connection in 9.4.4 is not feasible due to inadequate space, other studded, flanged
or clamp hub end connectors may be proposed; in such cases the drain/vent configuration
drawing shall be subject to approval per 17.2.
9.4.6 (Addition) Injection fittings when supplied shall be of a one piece body design with an
internal non-return valve mechanism. Each injection fitting shall be supplied with a
threaded cover cap with safety vent ports and a tapered tip which seals off the fitting by
plugging the fitting port. Each injection fitting shall include a giant button head unless
otherwise specified.
9.4.7 (Addition) Where a seat sealant injection fitting is supplied, a non-return valve shall be
installed in the body wall under the seat injection fitting. The non-return valve in the
body wall shall be secured independent of the injection fitting.
9.4.8 (Addition) Pressure-boundary penetration fittings shall be securely locked to prevent
loosening using a 316SST locking ring secured to the body/bonnet using a 316 SST
screw or equivalent. Locking rings shall be field removable and field replaceable.
9.4.9 (Addition) Appropriate access shall be provided to each fitting and auxiliary valve.
9.4.10 (Addition) Submittal drawings shall provide complete details on drain, vent, and injection
configurations and materials.
9.4.11 (Addition) Drain, vent, and bypass valves which form part of the pressure containing
boundary of the main valve shall be procured from a source approved by Saudi Aramco.
10 Quality Control
10.1 Application
(Addition) The items manufactured to this specification are subject to verification by the
Buyer's Inspection Representative per Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-
045600 attached to the Purchase Order.
(Addition) A Pre-Inspection meeting is required between the primary manufacturer and
Buyer's Inspection Representative. The meeting's objective will be to discuss the assigned
specification, identify, clarify and document any technical areas of question or difficulty.
During the Pre-Inspection Meeting, the ITP shall be discussed and applicable Review
(R), Witness (W) and Hold (H) Points shall be agreed in line with applicable Inspection
Form 175-045600. The meeting must be held before any action against the order is taken
by the manufacturer. It is initiated by the primary manufacturer as soon as possible after
receipt date of the order. As a minimum, the meeting shall include the manufacturer's
representatives of Production, Engineering and Quality Assurance Departments and the
Buyer's Inspection Representative.

(Addition) Each valve and choke shall be assembled, pressure tested, and functional
tested onsite in the manufacturing facility which has been approved by Saudi Aramco for
the applicable valve/choke commodity material code (9COM). Other process activities
which shall be performed onsite are shown in Table 19.1. The valve/choke Vendor shall
be responsible for providing all necessary facilities, equipment, and personnel for
conducting all the required testing.
10.4 Requirements
10.4.1 General
(Addition) All equipment shall be supplied to the quality control requirements of the
Product Specification Level (PSL) in 4.3.4 as a minimum.
(Addition) Vendor shall report all non-compliance items along with the proposed
disposition in writing to the Buyer's Inspection Representative.
(Addition) Positive Material Identification (PMI) shall be performed on pressure-
retaining alloy material components (example bodies, bonnets, stems, closure bolting,
welds, weld overlays, cladding) in accordance with SAES-A-206. PMI verification of
closure bolting using random sampling as described in SAES-A-206 requires the Buyer's
Inspection Representative acceptance.
(Addition) Welding consumables shall be PMI tested in accordance with SAES-A-206,
Section 7.7.
10.4.2 Bodies, Bonnets, End and Outlet Connections, and Clamp Hub End Connectors
10.4.2.6 Visual Examination
10.4.2.6.2 Test Method and Acceptance Criteria
(Addition) For PSL 2, type 2 through type 12 casting surface irregularities in excess of
example “a” are unacceptable.
10.4.2.11 Surface NDE—Nonferromagnetic Materials
10.4.2.11.3 Test Method and Acceptance Criteria
(Addition) For PSL 3, all liquid penetrant inspections shall be performed using
fluorescent penetrant.
10.4.2.12 Volumetric NDE
10.4.2.12.1 Application (Modification)
For PSL 2, the entire volume of a 10% random sample (minimum one part) of cast
pressure containing parts per size per geometry from each heat lot on the order shall be
volumetrically examined, by radiography (RT) examination. If a sample casting fails to
meet the volumetric NDE acceptance criteria, volumetric (RT) NDE shall be performed
on all castings from that heat.
For PSL 3 and PSL 4 as far as practical, the entire volume of each wrought part and
forged part shall be volumetrically inspected (ultrasonically) after heat-treatment for
mechanical properties and prior to machining operations that limit effective interpretation
of the results of the examination. For quench-and-tempered products, the volumetric
inspection shall be performed after heat-treatment for mechanical properties exclusive of
stress-relief treatments or re-tempering to reduce hardness.

In the event the prescribed test method is impractical, the Buyer's Inspection
Representative shall approve an alternate method of testing during the Pre-Inspection
meeting.
10.4.2.12.2 Ultrasonic Examination Test Method
(Modification) Replace the second paragraph with:
For PSL 3 and PSL 4, ultrasonic examination of hot worked parts shall be performed in
accordance with both the flat bottom hole procedures (straight beam examination) and
applicable angle beam examinations specified in ASTM A388/388M (except immersion
method may be used) and ASTM E428.
(Addition) In the event the prescribed test method is impractical, the Buyer's Inspection
Representative shall approve an alternate method of testing during the Pre-Inspection
meeting.
10.4.2.15 Weld NDE—Surface
10.4.2.15.1 Application
(Addition) For PSL 3 non-ferromagnetic materials, all liquid penetrant inspections shall
be performed using fluorescent penetrant.
11 Factory Acceptance Testing
11.1 General
a) (Addition) Valve and choke bodies shall be free of external constraints applied in the
direction of the pipe axis during testing.
b) (Addition) End connections shall be fitted with mating blind connections, adapted to
include appropriately positioned test connection ports, which shall subject the
assembly to full end loads and which subject all process wetted sealing surfaces,
including end connection seal grooves, to full test pressures during testing.
c) (Addition) Drain and vent valves which form part of the scope of supply shall be part
of the main valve during testing.
d) (Addition) Seat and stem injection features shall not be used before or during testing,
except for seat injection features on lubricated plug valves.
e) (Addition) Preparation for valve seat testing shall be in accordance with API SPEC
6D, Section 9.4.1.
f) (Addition) Valves specified with special features (e.g., double piston effect seat ring,
double-block-and-bleed functionality) shall have the feature fully tested during
pressure and functional testing.
g) (Addition) Valves with antistatic devices shall be tested per API SPEC 6D, Section
H.5.
h) (Addition) Valve cavity relief testing shall be performed per API SPEC 6D, Section
H.8.
i) (Addition) Each valve and choke ordered with an actuator shall be tested with the
actuator installed. After assembly of the assigned operator on to the valve/choke, the
valve/choke shall be stroked to verify proper functionality (i.e., no jerking, binding,
or sticking along the entire stroke), correct settings, and correct alignment of parts.

Power operated assemblies shall be cycled through three complete cycles. Manual
operated assemblies shall be cycled through one complete cycle. One cycle is defined
as stroking the valve/choke open-close-open or close-open-close.
j) (Addition) Stroke times for power operated assemblies shall be recorded under the
specified operating and design pressures to demonstrate that the assembly is in
compliance with the specified requirements. The results shall be recorded on the test
record sheet.
k) (Addition) Each valve and choke shall be completely submerged in a water bath
during gas testing per API SPEC 6A.
l) (Addition) Equipment with bores 4-1/16” and larger shall be tested in the orientation
specified on the datasheet.
m) (Addition) Pressure testing shall be increased to PSL 4 for scraper trap isolation
valves and final element valves for high integrity pressure protection systems which
are specified for gas service.
n) (Addition) When a pressure-containing part receives a weld repair, the subsequent
assembly shall be subjected to a gas shell test per PSL 4.
o) (Addition) Hydrostatic test fluid shall be clean fresh water, or equivalent, and shall
contain suitable corrosion inhibitors, with viscosity equal or less than water. The
chloride content of test fluid in contact with austenitic and duplex stainless steel shall
not exceed 30 μg/g (30 ppm by mass). The chloride content and pH levels of test
water shall be measured and recorded at least once every three months. The test
records shall be made available to the Buyers Inspection Representative upon request.
p) (Addition) The sequence of testing shall be fully documented in the Vendor’s test
procedure. Procedures shall include a sketch which shows the main sections of the
valve (e.g., A: End, C: Cavity, B: End). Procedures shall contain a structured test
record sheet to match the order of testing in the procedure. The test record sheet shall
identify which section(s) of the valve is under pressure during each test and which
section is been used for leakage monitoring and detection.
q) (Addition) The Vendor shall ensure that any leakage cannot escape detection during
each test and that the test arrangement is sufficient for testing the assembly features.
r) (Addition) Leakage monitoring, detection and measurement methods shall be
appropriate for accurate detection and measurement of any leakage for the
configuration being tested. The method shall be clearly documented in the Vendors
test procedure. All measurement equipment shall be calibrated for the test medium
and shall be appropriate for the leakage acceptance criteria.
s) (Addition) The Vendor shall be capable of demonstrating the suitability of the test
setup and method for accurate detection of any leakage. Where the leakage detection
method or procedure is found to be unsuitable for detecting and measuring leakage
(e.g., leakage must fill or pressurize a cavity before been detected, stem seal leakage
is not detectable during testing, the position of assembly and connections are not
appropriate) the Vendor shall retest each assembly using an appropriate procedure.
t) (Addition) A valve/choke which fails a test may be retested one additional time on the
condition that the reason for the initial failure is investigated, addressed and

documented. The non-conformance report shall be provided to the buyer’s inspection
representative for review. During a retest, the valve/choke shall be subject to the full
sequence of testing starting from the hydrostatic shell test. In the event that the
valve/choke fails any portion of testing during the retest the Vendor shall provide the
root cause analysis, the proposed solution, and the proposed disposition in report
format to the Buyers Inspection Representative for acceptance prior to any further
testing been performed on the retested valve/choke.
11.1.4 Leak Detection
(Addition) Leakage from the shell during shell tests is not acceptable at any pressure up
to and including the test pressure.
11.2 Hydrostatic Testing
11.2.3 Hydrostatic Shell Test
11.2.3.2 Hold Periods
(Addition) PSL 2 assemblies containing a pressure containing part manufactured from a
casting shall have the secondary hydrostatic shell pressure-holding period maintained for
a minimum of 15 minutes.
11.2.4 Hydrostatic Seat Tests and Functional Tests—Valves
11.2.4.2 Test Method—PSL 2, PSL 3, and PSL 4
(Addition) The “other side” is defined as the volume immediately beyond the seat under
test.
Note: As an example, monitor, detect, and measure leakage from a body cavity
port for a trunnion mounted single ball valve when testing a single piston effect
seat.
11.3 Gas Testing—PSL 3G and PSL 4
11.3.2 Gas Test Acceptance Criteria—General Requirements
(Addition) Except when more stringent seat leakage acceptance criteria has been
specified, the maximum allowable seat leakage rate for metal seated valves may be
amended per the table below.
Primary-Test Secondary-Test
Valve Type Valve Bore Seat Type Pressure-Holding Pressure-Holding
Period Periods
Trunnion - Ball and
≤ 2-⅛” Metal ISO 5208 Rate B ISO 5208 Rate B
TwinBall
Trunnion - Ball and
 2-⅛” Metal ISO 5208 Rate C ISO 5208 Rate B
TwinBall
Ball and TwinBall Note b Metal API SPEC 6A API SPEC 6A
Needle All Metal API SPEC 6A API SPEC 6A
Notes:
a. Valve types not listed, and valves with soft seats, shall be in accordance with the seat leakage rate acceptance
criteria in API SPEC 6A.
b. Valves specified for service where only one end connection is attached to process piping.

11.3.3 Gas Body Test
11.3.3.1 Test Method—PSL 3G and PSL 4
(Addition) See 11.1 bullet m) and n).
11.3.4 Gas Seat Test — Valves
11.3.4.1 Test Method—PSL 3G and PSL 4
(Addition) The “other side” is as defined in 11.2.4.2.
(Addition) Gas seat leakage acceptance tests shall be performed using API SPEC 6A test
pressures, test medium, and pressure-holding periods.
11.3.7 Low Pressure Pneumatic Seat Test— PSL 2, 3, 3G, and 4 (Addition)
Each Ball, TwinBall, Monoflange, and Needle valve shall be subjected to additional low
pressure seat testing using air or nitrogen as the test medium at a test pressure between
5.5 bar and 6.9 bar (80 psi and 100 psi) for a single pressure-holding period of 5 minutes
as a minimum. The acceptable seat leakage rate shall be in accordance with the leakage
rate acceptance criteria specified in 11.3.2 for secondary-test pressure-holding periods.
11.5 Choke Seat Test (Addition)
Except for needle and seat chokes, each choke shall be subjected to a seat breakout test
followed by a seat leakage test.
11.5.1 Test Method
The seat breakout test shall be performed by applying hydrostatic test pressure, equal to
the rated working pressure, to the choke inlet with the outlet open to the atmosphere. The
choke shall be opened (unseated) while under full differential pressure. In the case of
power operated design the choke shall be opened (unseated) using the power operator
without using manual overrides.
The choke shall be stroked fully open and fully closed with 0 psig pressure in the bore. A
seat leakage test shall be performed per ANSI/FCI 70-2 with test fluid applied to the
choke inlet.
11.5.2 Acceptance Criteria
Leakage acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with ANSI/FCI 70-2, Class IV.
12 Equipment Marking
12.2 Marking Method
(Addition) Marking on nameplates and identification plates shall be visually legible and
permanent for the valve/choke design life.
12.3 Nameplates (Modification)
Each valve and choke shall have a nameplate securely affixed to the body. Where this is
impractical due to insufficient space on small bore assemblies (nominal size smaller than
1-13/16”), an alternative means of affixing the nameplate to the assembly shall be agreed
with the Buyer's Inspection Representative during the Pre-Inspection meeting.
Nameplates shall be positioned in a prominent location so that it is easily accessible.
Nameplates shall include the purchase order number and line item number.

Nameplates on valves shall include marking requirements per API STD 6FA or ISO
10497, when applicable.
12.8 Hardness Tests
(Addition) Hardness test markings shall be traceable as per the applicable PSL.
12.11 Marking of Valves and Chokes (Addition)
12.11.1 Nameplates and identification plates shall be affixed to the valve/choke body after
external coating is completed.
12.11.2 Nameplates, identification plates, and the associated rivets/pins used for securing
nameplates and identification plates to the body/bonnet shall have corrosion resistance at
least equal to 316 SST.
12.11.3 For valves with one unidirectional seat (single piston effect) and one bidirectional seat
(double piston effect), the directions of both seats shall be specified on a separate
identification plate in accordance with API SPEC 6D, Figure 5.
12.11.4 Flow directional marking on chokes and unidirectional valves shall be prominently
located so as to be visually legible.
12.11.5 Valves with a minimum design temperature within the range of -19°C to -46°C shall
meet the additional marking requirements in 04-SAMSS-003.
12.11.6 For valves having a body cavity relief pressure equalizing hole, “HP” shall be
permanently marked on the high pressure side of the unidirectional valve body.
12.11.7 The function of each valve on an integral valve manifold shall be clearly indicated in
accordance with EEMUA 182.
13 Storing and Shipping
13.1 Draining after Testing (Modification)
Each valve and choke shall be completely drained of test fluid and thoroughly dried after
hydrotesting. Vendor’s quality program shall include a draining and drying procedure
with techniques and steps for effective draining and drying of the specific assembly.
Valves and chokes shall be lubricated prior to storage or shipment.
13.2 Corrosion Protection
(Modification) Exposed (bare) metallic surfaces of flange faces, weld bevel ends,
exposed stems, machined surfaces and internal surfaces of the equipment shall be coated
with a light film of high viscosity rust inhibiting oil which will not become fluid and run
off at temperatures less than 80°C (176°F).
(Addition) Vendor’s quality program shall include a preservation procedure with
techniques and steps for effective preservation of the assembly.
13.3 Sealing-surface Protection
(Addition) Each end connection ring groove shall be coated with a heavy grease.
(Addition) After greasing the ring groove, each end connection flange face shall be
covered with a nitrile based rubber (or similar) self-adhesive disk. The rubber disk shall
have a minimum thickness of 1.5mm and an outer diameter equal or larger than the

diameter of the raised face of the flange. The rubber disk shall be chloride free, sand blast
proof, and resistant to oil, ozone, and weathering in temperatures up to 75°C (167°F).
The rubber disk shall not deform, loosen, or detach during shipping or storage and shall
be removable by hand leaving no glue residue.
(Addition) After the rubber disk has been installed, a plywood disk with a diameter
equivalent to the outside diameter of the flange and a minimum thickness of 10 mm shall
be fitted to each end connection flange. Each plywood disk shall be attached using four
(4) or more machine bolts. Each bolt shall have a diameter of at least 10 mm or ¼ the
flange bolt hole diameter whichever is larger. A washer shall be placed behind the bolt
head and another washer shall be placed behind the nut. The nut shall be located on the
back face of the flange.
13.7 Records (Addition)
Draining, drying, and preservation records shall be available for each valve and choke.
14 Equipment-Specific Requirements
14.11 Valves
14.11.2 Design
14.11.2.2 Dimensions
14.11.2.2.1 Single Valves
b) Face-to-face dimensions:
2) Flanged valves:
(Modification) Add “Unless otherwise specified,” to the start of the first sentence.
(Addition) The following Nominal Sizes (in) and Face-to-Face dimensions (mm) shall be
included in Table D.23/Table E.23 for 20,7 MPa (3,000 psi) Ball Valves.
Nominal Size (in.) L, Face-to-face Length
9” x 8” 739.9 mm
11” x 10” 841.5 mm
13-5/8” x 12” 968.5 mm
(Modification) Face-to-face dimensions not listed in the tables shall be agreed with the
Buyer.
14.11.2.2.5 Check Valves
b) Face-to-face dimension:
(Modification) Add “Unless otherwise specified,” to the start of the existing sentence.
(Addition) Face-to-face dimensions not listed in the tables shall be agreed with the Buyer.
14.11.2.9 Operating Mechanisms
(Addition) Hand-wheel and wrench-lever operator mechanisms shall meet the additional
requirements in API SPEC 6D, Section 5.13, unless otherwise specified.
(Addition) Unless otherwise specified, manually operated quarter turn valves shall be
supplied with gear operators for the following configurations: 1-13/16” and larger bores
with API 10000 pressure rating, 2-9/16” and larger bores with API 5000 pressure rating,

3-⅛” and larger bores with API 2000 / API 3000 pressure rating. Gear operators shall be
provided for other combinations where it is necessary for meeting the rimpull
requirements.
(Addition) The output of manual gear operators at maximum input torque shall not
produce stresses that exceed the permitted stress limits of the drive train. The hand-wheel
of the gearbox input shaft may be provided with a torque-limiting device, such as a shear
pin, to prevent damage to the drive train unless otherwise specified.
14.11.2.10 Operating Gears
(Addition) Gear operators shall be dust proof, weather-proof, and filled with a lubricant
suitable for operating at temperatures up to 80°C.
(Addition) Gear operators for quarter turn valves shall be equipped with a self-locking
system.
14.11.2.13 Locking Devices (Addition)
Locking facilities where specified, shall be in accordance with the additional
requirements in API SPEC 6D, Section 5.14.
14.11.2.14 Position of the Obturator (Addition)
Assemblies shall meet the additional requirements in API SPEC 6D, Section 5.15.
14.11.2.15 Position Indicators (Addition)
14.11.2.16 Travel Stops (Addition)
14.11.2.17 Actuator, Operators and Stem Extensions (Addition)
Provisions shall be provided in the assembly to prevent leakage from the stem or bonnet
seal reaching or pressurizing the gearbox or actuator housing.
14.11.2.18 Lifting (Addition)
The manufacturer shall provide lifting sketches and handling instructions for safe lifting
operation for valves and valve assemblies weighing between 25 kg (55 lbs.) and 250 kg
(550 lbs.).
Valves heavier than 250 kg (550 lbs.) shall be supplied with suitable lifting points in
accordance with API SPEC 6D, Section 5.19, unless otherwise specified.
Submittal drawings shall provide complete details on all lifting points. When threaded
holes are included in the body and bonnet for lifting eye bolts, the locations and details of
each threaded hole including drilling depth and wall thickness shall be defined on the
submittal drawings.
14.11.2.19 Drive Trains (Addition)
Valves shall meet the additional requirements in API SPEC 6D, Section 5.20.
14.11.2.20 Gate Valves (Addition)
a) Valve type shall be full bore through conduit with a one piece body (i.e., integral end
connections) and a top entry bolted bonnet.

b) Valve bore sealing mechanism shall consist of a single piece floating slab gate and
floating seat rings unless otherwise specified.
c) The valve shall be a bi-directional design that provides downstream seat sealing when
the valve is closed unless otherwise specified.
d) Each seat ring shall be a single piece design.
e) Sealing between the body and bonnet shall be metal-to-metal.
f) The seating faces between the slab gate and seats shall be metal seated. Tungsten
Carbide Coating shall be applied to the entire sealing faces of the slab gate. Each seat
ring sealing face in contact with the slab gate shall be Tungsten Carbide Coated. The
minimum finished Tungsten Carbide Coating thickness on each part after grinding
and lapping shall be 100 µm.
g) A metal-to-metal seal shall be provided between the seat and the body.
h) Valve design shall protect the body cavity and seal areas against intrusion of particles
and contaminants.
i) Seat skirts shall be included when specified, or where required for the intended
service and/or installation orientation.
j) Hydraulic actuated gate valves shall be supplied with a reverse-acting gate
configuration when fail safe closed is specified (i.e., the stem is pulled out of the body
cavity to close the valve).
k) Valves shall be supplied with a metal-to-metal backseat feature. A selective backseat
feature is acceptable for manually operated gate valves of a non-rising stem
configuration.
l) An injection fitting shall be included in the bonnet between the metal backseat and a
primary stem packing. For all gate valve sizes, threaded injection fittings shall be in
accordance with the acceptable drain/vent threaded fitting type in 9.4 for the pressure
rating of the assembly.
m) A drain connection, in accordance with 9.4, shall be provided in the body cavity
unless otherwise specified.
14.11.2.21 Ball Valves (Addition)
a) Split body ball valves with pressure ratings up to and including API 5000 shall be a
two or three piece side entry bolted body configuration.
b) Split body ball valves with pressure ratings above API 5000 shall be a two piece side
entry bolted body configuration.
c) Top entry ball valves shall be a single piece body design.
d) The bonnet shall be a bolted design.
e) Valves shall be trunnion mounted, bi-directional, full bore, metal seated, unless
f) Seats and ball contact faces shall be Tungsten Carbide Coated for metal seated
designs. The minimum finished Tungsten Carbide Coating thickness on each part
after grinding and lapping shall be 150 µm.

g) Trunnion mounted ball valves shall be supplied with Single Piston Effect (SPE) seat
rings on both sides of the ball unless otherwise specified.
h) Trunnion mounted ball valves shall be supplied with a connection or port into the
body cavity for testing each seat ring.
i) Valves shall be designed to be internally self-relieving. A relief / equalizing hole in
the ball or a vent hole in the ball or seat (to the upstream or downstream line) is not
permitted.
j) Seat rings for trunnion mounted ball valves shall be spring energized for low pressure
seat sealing.
k) Valves specified for passage of scrapers shall have springs strong enough to prevent
the scraper from lifting the seat ring from the ball as the scraper passes through.
l) Threaded seat retainers are not permitted.
m) Trunnions shall be integral to the ball for valves with: a body bore
2-1/16” and larger with API 10000 pressure ratings, 3-⅛” and larger with API 5000
pressure ratings, and 4-⅛” and larger with API 2000 and API 3000 pressure ratings.
n) Bearings shall be self-lubricated type and shall have corrosion resistance equal or
better than the valve bore sealing mechanism parts.
o) Designs shall prevent entrapment of solids obstructing free movement of the
functioning components.
p) Drain and vent connections shall be provided in the body cavity for trunnion mounted
designs. An exception is a valve with a body bore size smaller than 4-1/16” which
may be proposed with a combined drain and vent connection where the Vendor can
demonstrate that all pressure test and leakage detection requirements can be
accurately performed. The Vendor shall provide details on the proposed fitting
location and the resulting test and preservation procedure to allow the Buyer’s
Representative evaluate and establish the suitability for the intended application, any
site testing requirements, and post-test preservation practices. Combined drain and
vent proposals are subject to approval by the Buyer’s Representative.
q) Stem sealing shall consist of a primary stem seal and a secondary stem seal.
r) An emergency sealant injection fitting shall be included between the primary stem
seal and the secondary stem seal on trunnion mounted ball valves.
s) Resilient seated valves with end connections 7-1/16” and larger shall be supplied with
emergency seat sealant injection fittings.
14.11.2.22 TwinBall Type Integral Valve Manifold (Addition)
a) The integrated assembly shall be a piping class design.
b) Assemblies shall meet the requirements in 14.11.2.21 with the exception that a three
piece body configuration is acceptable for all pressure ratings when side entry is
specified.
c) When a top entry design is specified, the configuration shall consist of a single piece
body with two independent top entry bonnets.
d) Each bonnet shall be a bolted configuration. Threaded spindle nut arrangements (e.g.,
EEMUA 182, 2nd Edition, Figure 5.4.15) are not permitted.

e) The integrated assembly shall consist of two independent isolates in a single body
with separate independent stems and operating mechanisms.
f) Primary and secondary isolates shall be trunnion mounted ball type with Tungsten
Carbide Coated metal seats unless otherwise specified.
g) A vent valve shall be fitted between the primary isolate and secondary isolate.
h) Vent valve shall be a heavy duty needle/globe type unless otherwise specified.
i) Needle/globe vent valves shall be OS&Y type which meets the requirements
specified in 14.11.2.23.
j) The vent valve body shall have a flanged end which shall be bolted directly to a
studded connection on the main valve body. The flange profile between the vent
valve and main valve may be a vendor design.
k) The bore diameter along the entire vent flow passage shall be at least 9 mm.
l) Vent connection shall be supplied with a metallic fitting/blind installed.
m) Manually operated valves shall be supplied with brackets or plates to facilitate
locking per EEMUA-182, using padlocks supplied by others, unless otherwise
specified. The design shall be subject to agreement with the Buyer’s Representative.
n) Face-to-face dimension proposals for assemblies specified with outlet connected to
process piping shall be established in accordance with 14.11.2.2.1 b) 2).
o) Valves shall meet the additional requirements in EEMUA 182.
14.11.2.23 Needle Type Integral Valve Manifold (Addition)
a) The integrated assembly shall be a piping class design.
b) The assembly shall consist of a wrought body incorporating a primary isolate valve,
secondary isolate valve, and vent valve.
c) The vent valve shall be positioned between the primary isolate valve and secondary
isolate valve unless otherwise specified.
d) The body shall be a single piece design.
e) Each valve shall be a heavy duty globe/needle type with a bolted bonnet and non-
process wetted stem threads.
f) Sealing between body and bonnet shall be metal to metal.
g) Primary isolate shall be OS&Y style.
h) Stems shall have an integral anti-blowout shoulder and a backseat feature.
i) The stem tip shall be self-centering type. Stem tips should not rotate upon seating.
Each valve shall be capable of providing repetitive bubble tight shutoff in the
intended service.
j) Appropriate hardness differential shall be provided between the seating surfaces.
k) Yoke bush and stem material shall be selected to avoid galling and corrosion. Stem
threads may be coated or treated to aid the prevention of galling during operation if
deemed necessary by the Vendor. Consideration shall be given to the yoke, yoke nut,
stem area, and materials to ensure the operation of the valve is not affected by
corrosion or other contaminants.

l) Vent connection shall be supplied with a metallic fitting/blind installed.
m) Valves shall be supplied with brackets or plates to facilitate locking per EEMUA-182,
using padlocks supplied by others, unless otherwise specified. The design shall be
subject to agreement with the Buyer’s Representative.
n) Assemblies shall meet the additional requirements in EEMUA 182.
14.11.2.24 Lubricated Plug Valves (Addition)
a) Lubricated plug valves shall have a bottom entry configuration and an inverted
tapered plug. The design shall be “Pressure Balanced” in which the line pressure is
used to keep the plug in a “balanced” condition.
b) Body shall be one piece with integral end connections.
c) Unless otherwise specified, the valve pattern shall be regular pattern with a port area
at least equal to 60% of the specified end connection bore.
d) The valve shall be a metal-to-metal seated design. Sealing shall be accomplished
using a lapped tapered metal plug fitted to a lapped tapered metal body.
e) Valves shall be designed to counteract plug seizure. Where parts are Electroless
Nickel Plated (ENP) the Vendor's quality assurance program shall include plating
procedures and qualification records.
f) Tapered plugs shall be furnished with anti-friction treatment.
g) Equalizer ring shall have corrosion resistance at least equal to the plug and stem.
h) When hardfacing is required it shall be Alloy No. 6 (ERCoCr‐A or ECoCr‐A with
metallurgy equivalent to UNS R30006) on the plug and other suitable grade of hard
facing (CoCr-based) or Nickel Alloy 625 on the body. A hardness differential shall be
provided between contact surfaces to prevent galling of materials.
i) Stem sealing shall consist of a primary stem seal and a secondary stem seal.
j) An emergency sealant injection fitting shall be included between the primary stem
seal and secondary stem seal unless otherwise specified.
k) Valves shall meet the additional design requirements in API 599 as applicable.
14.11.2.25 Swing Check Valves (Addition)
a) (Addition) Valves shall be a one piece body design with a bolted bonnet (closure). A
configuration consisting of a two piece body (side entry split body without a
bonnet/closure) may be proposed as an alternative for Buyer’s Representative
approval.
b) Sealing between the body and bonnet (or split body configuration) shall be metal-to-
metal.
c) (Addition) Valves shall be regular pattern (i.e., reduced bore non scrapable) unless
otherwise specified. When a scrapable design is specified, the valve shall be full
opening type and shall allow for the passage of a flowline scraper.
d) The body end port shall be circular. On the outlet side of the valve seat, the body shall
be of such proportions that it allows sufficient swing of the disk to give a flow area at
least equivalent to the full port area.

e) The body shall be designed to minimize pressure loss as well as corrosive and erosive
effects.
f) The seat ring shall be inclined or the hinge shall have an offset.
g) The seating surface on the disc and the seat ring shall be hard faced with Alloy No. 6
(ERCoCr‐A or ECoCr‐A with metallurgy equivalent to UNS R30006) unless
h) The design shall have a travel stop to limit disc swing in the open position.
i) The valve design shall be capable of closing by gravity at zero line pressure and flow
conditions when installed in the specified orientation.
j) The disc shall be one piece and shall be drilled and securely pinned to the arm.
k) Hinge pin and bearing surfaces shall be designed to avoid galling between parts and
to prevent debris hindering operation of the closure element. Valves which utilize
bushes to support the hinge pin shall include appropriate consideration for the
corrosion resistance of the bush housing to prevent the hinge pin jamming.
l) Body penetrations are not permitted.
14.11.2.26 Axial Check (Non-slam Nozzle) Valves (Addition)
a) Valve design shall be a one piece body design fast acting internal-spring-assisted non-
slam axial (nozzle) type.
b) Valve geometry shall avoid sharp changes in direction and ensure smooth flow
transition throughout the valve.
c) Flow bores shall be round with an annular flow passage.
d) Diffuser may be integral to the body or assembled within the body.
e) Seat and disc seating surfaces shall be hard faced with Alloy No. 6 (ERCoCr‐A or
ECoCr‐A with metallurgy equivalent to UNS R30006) unless otherwise specified.
f) The seat shall be integral to the body, or a seat ring shall be threaded and positively
secured in the body.
g) The disc shall have a circular flattened hemispherical profiled face.
h) The disc rod shall be cylindrical and shall be positively locked to the disc, or the
assembly shall be one piece.
i) Disc and disc rod assemblies shall be shaft guided.
j) The spring(s) shall be designed to allow the disc to fully open against its backstop to
ensure it remains in stable condition under the specified conditions.
k) The Vendor shall highlight to the Buyer’s Representative when the data provided is
insufficient for valve sizing or for determining suitability for intended service and
specified orientation.
l) Sizing calculations shall be provided to demonstrate the suitability of the proposed
design for the intended application under the conditions and orientation specified.
Other hydraulic analysis (e.g., CFD) shall be conducted when necessary for
demonstrating that the valve design provides suitable function under the different
operating conditions.

m) Valve type shall be, or shall have been, subjected to independent pressure loss and
dynamic behaviour analysis testing. Reports of the testing shall be available for
Buyer’s Representative review upon request.
n) Body penetrations are not permitted.
14.15 Chokes
14.15.2 Design
14.15.2.1 General
a) (Addition) Chokes shall be a right angle-body configuration.
b) (Addition) The body gallery and flow bores shall be designed with sufficient
oversizing to minimize the pressure drop, reduce flow velocities, and prevent erosion.
c) (Addition) Internal transitions from the choke trim to the body inlet and body outlet
shall be a smooth tapered transition with an angle no greater than 30°. Abrupt
changes in diameters shall be avoided.
d) (Addition) The Vendor is responsible for supplying a trim that is suitable for the
specified operating conditions, application, and service. The Vendor shall give
appropriate consideration to pressure drops, entrained solids, debris, fouling, abrasive
particles, velocities, vibration, noise, multiphase flow, thermal cooling, flashing, and
cavitation, as applicable, to ensure the choke performs satisfactorily for the specified
operating conditions, application and service.
e) (Addition) The predicted design life of the choke trim should be at least 24 months.
Where sand is indicated in gas services, the design should account for 0.5 lb sand per
MMSCF gas unless otherwise specified.
f) (Addition) Hard wearing trim material shall extend sufficient distance downstream of
the seat to prevent body outlet erosion. The Vendor shall consider inclusion of a
sleeve, manufactured from the same material as the trim, in the body outlet where
necessary.
g) (Addition) Choke internals shall be self-cleaning and offer a high degree of resistance
to wear, blockage, plugging, and collapse.
h) (Addition) Seats which are threaded into the body are not accepted, except for
external sleeve design and needle and seat design.
i) (Addition) Choke designs shall include an inherent mechanical stop that prevents
excessive stem travel beyond the normal seated position during closing (i.e., the
pressure containing boundary shall not be compromised in the event of internal trim
collapse, component separation, or wear).
j) (Addition) Stem assemblies shall have an anti-blowout shoulder integral to the ductile
metal stem to prevent the stem fully ejecting from the pressure containing boundary
under any internal pressure condition, or, in the event of internal trim component
separation or collapse.
k) (Addition) Except for chokes with needle and seat trim, chokes with a maximum
orifice larger than 128/64ths shall have pressure balanced trims and rising non-
rotating stem designs.

l) (Addition) Manual operated chokes shall be equipped with a stem locking device
which is suitable for securing the stem in the required operating position.
m) (Addition) Choke designs shall be suitable for operation with the stem in the
horizontal position and vertical position (outlet bore vertically down).
n) (Addition) Chokes shall meet the lifting requirements in 14.11.2.18.
14.15.2.10 Operator Mechanisms (Addition)
a) Operators shall meet the additional requirements in 14.11.2.9 and 14.11.2.10 unless
otherwise agreed.
b) Chokes specified with Needle and Seat trims shall be manually operated only (i.e.,
shall not be actuated).
14.15.2.11 Sizing (Addition)
a) Vendors shall be responsible for sizing the body and trim for the specified design and
operating conditions, application, and service. If the specified information is
insufficient for sizing, the Vendor shall highlight this to the Buyer’s Representative
for resolution.
b) Chokes should be supplied with a single trim design which is capable of handling all
the specified design and operating conditions.
c) Sizing and noise prediction calculations shall be performed for all the specified
operational cases in accordance with ISA/IEC methods in Section 2. Calculations
shall be included in the proposal in tabular format. For multi-phase flow, the Vendor
shall describe the sizing method used on the calculation sheet.
d) The calculated operating position for each case shall be between 10% and 90% of the
installed trims rated travel.
e) The calculated flow coefficient (Cv) for each case shall be less than 90% of the
installed trims rated flow coefficient (Cv).
f) An inherent flow characteristic curve which shows the flow coefficient (Cv) as a
function of stem travel shall be included in the proposal.
g) Noise prediction calculations shall be performed using the specified downstream pipe
size and thickness. Noise prediction calculations shall use a bare pipe unless
otherwise specified. The maximum allowable Sound Pressure Level (SPL) shall not
exceed 85 dBA at a distance of one meter downstream of the choke and one meter
from the pipe unless otherwise specified or approved by the Buyer’s Representative.
14.15.3 Materials
a) (Addition) Single stage trims for water applications (injection, supply, and disposal)
shall consist of throttling parts in Alloy No. 6 (metallurgy equivalent to UNS
R30006).
b) (Addition) Multi stage trims for water applications shall consist of throttling parts in
Alloy No. 6, or tungsten carbide with a binder grade suitable for high chloride
concentrations.
c) (Addition) Except for chokes specified for water applications, choke trims shall
consist of throttling parts in hard wearing solid tungsten carbide.

d) (Addition) Solid tungsten carbide parts shall consist of sintered and Hot Isostatic
Pressed (HIP) tungsten carbide (WC) grain bonded with a composite binder
consisting of an appropriate mix of elements (e.g., cobalt, nickel, chromium).
e) (Addition) Solid tungsten carbide grades (i.e., grain size, WC content, binder content,
binder composition, mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance) and trim designs
shall have established performance history in similar applications and services.
f) (Addition) Solid tungsten carbide parts shall be uniform in quality and condition,
sound and free from foreign materials, including free carbon, and there shall be no
internal or external imperfection which may be detrimental to performance.
g) (Addition) Tungsten carbide material grades shall be stated in the proposal.
h) (Addition) Adjustable choke indicating mechanisms for manual operated designs
shall be 316 SST with permanent black engravings which are visually legible during
choke operation. The indicating mechanism shall be suitable for desert environments.
14.16 Actuators
14.16.1 General
(Addition) Actuators shall be purchased from a source approved by Saudi Aramco.
(Addition) Actuators shall be supplied in accordance with 34-SAMSS-716.
(Addition) The valve/choke Vendor supplying the assembly shall be responsible for the
satisfactory performance of the complete assembly under the service conditions specified.
15 Records
(Addition) Additional records may be required by the Saudi Aramco Inspection
Requirements Form 175-045600 or elsewhere in the P.O.
16 External Coating (Addition)
External coatings shall be in accordance with SAES-H-001, SAES-H-002, and
SAES-H-004, as applicable.
17 Drawing and Approval (Addition)
17.1 Before starting to manufacture the valve/choke, the Vendor shall submit detailed
drawings of the proposed valve/choke for approval per 17.2. The drawing shall reflect the
proposed supply and shall include the below as a minimum (as applicable):
a) List of Saudi Aramco 04-SAMSS (including revision dates) & industry codes
b) API SPEC 6A pressure rating, material class rating, temperature rating, PR, PSL
c) Bill of materials with part description and specific material grade
d) Welding, hard facing, overlay, WPS, PQR
e) Overlaid surfaces and identification of any un-machined overlaid surfaces
f) Coated surfaces, coating type and thickness, surface treatment on parts
g) Seat detail (i.e., type, material)
h) Seal arrangements, type, and materials
i) Hydrostatic and Gas shell and seat test pressures

j) Seat leakage rate acceptance criteria
k) Drain, vent, injection, configuration and positions
l) Turns per complete stroke and maximum required rimpull for manual operator
m) Weight of individual valve/choke, actuator, and the combined total weight
n) Lifting points, center of gravity
o) Saddles/legs and method of attachment
p) Locking facilities and type
q) Dimensions: overall, main interfaces, maintenance and removal, main bores
r) Orientation and relative positioning of main features (e.g., operator, handwheel,
fittings, auxiliary features, displays, connections)
s) External coating details
17.2 Before starting to manufacture the valve/choke, the Vendor shall obtain formal drawing
approval through the Buyer:
a) If the purchase is made through the SAP Materials Group (SMG), approval authority
is the Saudi Aramco Material Standardization and Projects Procurement Department.
b) If the purchase is made through the Saudi Aramco Direct Charge system, the approval
authority is the organization originating the requisition.
c) If the purchase is made through a Contractor to Saudi Aramco, refer to the contract
for the appropriate approval authority.
17.3 If any subsequent change is proposed, the Vendor shall provide revised drawings for
review and compliance as stated above.
17.4 The Vendor shall provide any other information that is required to show that the
equipment complies with all requirements.
17.5 Vendor shall be fully responsible for the valve/choke drawing and its compliance with all
applicable standards. Any drawing approval, acceptance, or stamping does not relieve the
Vendor of full responsibility for product standards compliance, quality, reliability and
integrity.
17.6 The Vendor shall impose all the requirements of this specification on his sub-Vendors.
Buyer's Representative reserves the right of approval of sub-Vendors. It is the Vendors
responsibility to ensure all sub-Vendors comply with all applicable industry and Saudi
Aramco standards and requirements.
18 Notes to Buyer (Addition)
18.1 Where a valve/choke requirement falls outside the scope of the existing Saudi Aramco
commodity material code (9COM), the Buyer's Representative shall immediately
highlight this to the Materials Supply Department and allow sufficient time for the
evaluation and establishment of a commodity number (9COM) and Regulated Vendor
List (RVL).

18.2 No Purchase Order shall be placed on any Vendor unless the Vendor has undergone and
passed the technical evaluation in Section 19, as a minimum.
18.3 For each non SAP Materials Group (SMG) line item, the Buyer's Representative shall
complete the valve/choke specification by filling out Form 6233-1-ENG and attaching it
to the Purchase Requisition/Purchase Order. All information on the datasheet must be
completed in order to fully define the valve requirements. The requirements should be
elaborated upon in the notes section where necessary in order to fully define
requirements.
For each SAP Materials Group (SMG) line item, the Buyer's Representative shall verify
that the description and specification in the PR/PO contain all requirements, including the
required coating system.
The information in the following sections shall be considered as a minimum.
18.4 General
a) Intended application, service, flow medium, flow composition, contaminants,
particulates, injected chemicals, test medium
b) Valve/Choke type and subtype
c) End connection type, size, and mating bore diameter
d) Nominal size and face-to-face dimension for valves, see 14.11.2.2.1 and 14.11.2.2.5.
Nominal size and face-to-centerline dimensions for chokes, see 14.15.2.4 and
14.15.1.
e) Pressure rating, design conditions, and operating conditions
f) Temperature rating. Minimum API SPEC 6A Temperature Rating specified should be
“U”. Specify wider temperature ranges when required. See API SPEC 6A, Section
4.3.2.
g) API SPEC 6A material class rating and material grades for pressure containing parts,
pressure controlling parts, pressure-boundary penetrations, closure bolting, and seals.
Material requirements in this specification represent minimum requirements. The
minimum API SPEC 6A material class rating specified should be “EE”. The Buyer’s
Representative completing the specification shall consider the various environmental
factors and production variables when making material selections.
The Buyer’s Representative shall specify higher corrosion resistant material grades
and API SPEC 6A Material Class (i.e., FF, HH) when required. See API SPEC 6A,
Section 4.3.3.
h) PSL when more stringent criteria is required compared to 4.3.4
i) Operator/actuator type and style
j) Stroking Speed/Cycles
k) Installation orientation: For valves, body bore and stem. For chokes, inlet bore and
stem.
l) Lifting, other than 14.11.2.18 for Valves and 14.15.2.1 bullet n) for chokes
m) Valve supports, other than 5.6.9

n) Locking facility
o) Bolting material grades
p) External coating system
q) External loads (e.g., tension, compression, bending moments)
18.5 Gate
a) Other than a single piece slab style downstream seat sealing design.
b) Backseat test if required for valves specified as PSL 3G valves, see 11.3.5.
18.6 Ball
a) Other than Single Piston Effect (SPE) seat rings on both sides of the ball for trunnion
mounted designs. Where a Double Piston Effect (DPE) seat is required on one side of
a trunnion mounted ball valve, specify SPE x DPE.
b) Other than metal seated.
c) Gas seat leakage acceptance criteria where more stringent criteria is considered
necessary for metal seated valves compared to 11.3.4.2 and 11.3.2.
d) Any additional drain, vent, or injection requirements other than 14.11.2.21, r) and s).
18.7 TwinBall Type Integral Valve Manifold
a) Other than metal seating for primary and secondary isolate.
b) Other than globe/needle type vent valve.
c) Connection type and configuration for Outlet and Vent
18.8 Needle Type Integral Valve Manifold
a) Assemblies shall be restricted to applications where scaling, waxing, or other fouling
of the flow passages is unlikely to occur, owing to the extremely convoluted flow
passage. See the application guidelines in EEMUA 182.
b) Configuration other than 14.11.2.23 c)
c) Connection type and configuration for Outlet and Vent
18.9 Lubricated Plug Valves
Other than regular pattern port area in 14.11.2.24 c)
18.10 Swing Check Valves
a) Installation orientation and flow direction
b) Other than reduced-opening (regular pattern non scrapable)
18.11 Axial Check Valves
a) Installation orientation and flow direction
b) Intended service and operating conditions
18.12 Chokes
a) Early life, mid-life, and late life process data. Each flow case shall state the flow rates
and properties for each phase, upstream pressure, downstream pressure, and fluid

temperature as a minimum. Additional cases shall be included to fully describe the
application, service, and intended operation as applicable.
b) Trim type.
Notes:
“Plug-and-Cage trim” consists of a single stage pressure let-down trim with a multi ported cylindrical
cage and an internally guided plug. This style of trim is commonly used in Saudi Aramco facilities.
“Internal Sleeve trim” consists of a single stage pressure let-down trim with a multi ported cylindrical
cage and an internally guided multiple orifice sleeve. This style of trim is normally an acceptable
alternative to a “Plug-and-Cage trim” unless otherwise specified.
“External Sleeve trim” consists of a single stage pressure let-down trim with a multi ported cylindrical
cage and an externally guided sleeve.
“Needle and seat trim” consists of a stem with a needle tip and a seat with a single orifice.
18.13 Actuators
Actuated assemblies should be complemented by an Instrument Specification Sheet.
Actuator requirements are outside the scope of this specification.
19 Qualification (Addition)
19.1 General
a) Vendors shall meet the requirements listed in 19.2 or 19.3 as a minimum and shall
provide the information specified as a minimum.
b) Potential Vendors shall be required to undergo a plant survey and a technical
evaluation of their products in order to establish the Vendor’s suitability and
capability to supply equipment to meet industry and Saudi Aramco standards and
specifications.
19.2 Minimum Requirements for Manufacturer – Model A
a) Facility holding and maintaining valid API SPEC 6A or equivalent API certification.
b) Engineering department with experience in the following as a minimum: evaluating
valve/choke applications, designing valve/choke features, performing detailed design
analysis (design calculations, Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid
Dynamics, dynamic simulation studies), material selection, seal selection, welding,
overlay, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and qualification of valves/chokes per API
SPEC 6A including all appendices.
c) Past history and established experience with special testing, including but not limited
to performance, slurry, torsion, bending, fire. The Vendor shall provide a list of
valves/chokes which have been subjected to qualification testing (e.g., API SPEC 6A
Annex F, API SPEC 6A Annex I, API STD 6FA, etc.) including details of the
valve/choke which was qualified, the specific test performed, and the main test
parameters including the stroke speed. The Vendor shall provide design validation
files for evaluation upon request.
d) Past supply history for similar API SPEC 6A valve/choke designs in similar services,
applications and operating conditions with satisfactory performance history at three

locations with three different major international oil and gas operating companies for
at least five years each. The Vendor shall provide a past supply list formatted with the
following columns; year supplied, end user, project, end location, application, service,
quantity, end connection size, pressure rating, valve/choke type, valve/choke sub
type, body bore size/maximum orifice, body material grade, seat/trim type, seat/trim
material, material class rating, temperature rating, PSL, operator type, Performance
Rating. When requested, the Vendor shall provide details (name, job title, work
address, e-mail address, and telephone number) for specific people to contact from
the Vendors past experience list.
e) Revision controlled list of sub-suppliers and sub-contractors shall be evaluated,
approved, controlled, and monitored by the Vendor for pressure-containing parts,
pressure-controlling parts, pressure boundary penetration parts, seals, and closure
bolting and any subcontracted activities (e.g., machining, X-ray, welding, tungsten
carbide coating, painting). Vendor shall notify their local responsible Saudi Aramco
Supplier Relation office prior to any additions to the list. All sub-contractors and sub-
suppliers will be subject for review and acceptance of Saudi Aramco technical
assessor/representative as deemed necessary.
f) Facility with onsite assembly and testing capabilities including but not limited to
equipment, personnel skills, certifications, and tools required for performing the
quality control activities. All assembly, pressure testing (hydrostatic and
pneumatic/gas up to the maximum pressures required), and functional testing shall be
performed on-site. Other process activities shall be performed in accordance with
Table 19.3.
g) Experienced and specialist personnel to support onshore and offshore commissioning,
start up, and after service.
h) Additional information may be requested to establish the Vendor’s suitability where
the Vendor does not meet certain requirements, or, where additional information or
objective evidence is deemed necessary to demonstrate Vendor’s suitability. This
may include but is not limited to items such as API RP 591, DNV RP A203,
NORSOK M650, field testing, destructive examination of sample valves/chokes.
19.3 Minimum Requirements for Manufacturing under a License Agreement – Model B
a) As per 19.2, except product design and product design validation from a Technical
Partner (a valve manufacturer approved by Saudi Aramco).
b) Detailed manufacturing license agreement with a Technical Partner (to utilize the
Technical Partners designs, detailed drawings, specifications, manufacturing
procedures) and confirmation the Technical Partner will provide all engineering and
technical support. The Technical Partner shall be responsible for the qualification and
approval of the procedures, processes, sub-suppliers, and sub-contractors used by the
licensed manufacturing facility. The Technical Partner shall physically audit the
licensed manufacturing facility periodically.
c) The manufacturing facility shall have engineering personnel capable to provide
routine assistance, support, and troubleshooting during manufacturing activities.

Table 19.3: Minimum Facility Requirements
Model A Model B
Process Activity Manufacturer Manufacturing Under a
License Agreement
Product design On-site Technical Partner
Product design validation On-site Technical Partner
On-site and/or
Material procurement On-site
Technical Partner
Receiving verification On-site
Machining On-site and/or outsourced
In-process inspection On-site and/or outsourced
Welding On-site and/or outsourced
PMI On-site
Dimensional Inspection On-site
Assembly On-site
Pressure and Functional Testing On-site
Draining, Drying, Preservation On-site
Painting and Coating On-site and/or outsourced
Marking On-site
Preparation for Shipment On-site
Final Inspection On-site
Annex F: Design Validation Procedures for PR2 (PR2F Level)

F.1.12 Load and Mechanical Cycles
(Addition) Valves shall be validated using stroke speeds equal to or faster than those specified.
F.1.14.3.2 Design Validation by Size
(Addition) F.1.14.3.2 is not permitted for valves specified for final elements for
High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems.
(Addition) A full-size valve of the same design shall be subjected to full
validation testing for valves specified for final elements for High Integrity
Pressure Protection Systems.

Document History
13 April 2020 Major update to adopt the latest edition of API SPEC 6A, 21st Edition.
08 May 2019 Editorial revision to comply with content confirmation requirements
12 April 2017 Major revision merging 04-SAMSS-056, -057, -058, -059, -060, -061, -062, -054, and -
049 into 04-SAMSS-055 in overlay format to ISO 10423. Incorporated requirements for
ISO 10423 plug valves. Updated document title.
17 July 2014 New Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification.

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