In the oil and gas industry, operators need to have confidence that their equipment will operate as intended. Blog an introduction to api 6a for surface equipment. Api spec 6a specification for wellhead and christmas tree. The api 6a appendix f pr2 qualification has been specifically designed for components which will be commissioned in remote and hostile environments and gives engineers absolute confidence that their components can withstand the most arduous environments throughout their working life.
Annex napi monogram and test agency licensing is also included. This article is meant to give an insight into the testing requirements of two of the most commonly used standards in the valve industry api 598 an api6d. For the unique requirement for testing api spec 16a loose clamps, see clamp test pressures and applied loads. Also, effective november 1, 2019, api 6a audits will be conducted to the 21 st edition of the document. Fire test for quarterturn valves and valves equipped with nonmetallic seats nov 2011 brazilian norm accepts iso 10497 interntional standard organization iso 10497. Mar 12, 2016 i got a copy of api 6a specification and started to look into it. Api 6a which examines mechanical properties of metallic materials used for spec 6a and spec 17d wellhead equipment for service above 250. Ver ification tests that have been completed in accordance with verification testin. A supplemental designation of psl 3g applies to psl 3 products that have satisfied the additional requirements of gas testing. I got a copy of api 6a specification and started to look into it. This document specifies requirements for the performance, dimensional and functional interchangeability, design, materials, testing, inspection, welding, marking, handling, storing, shipment, purchasing, repair, and remanufacture of wellhead and tree equipment for use in the petroleum and natural gas industries.
Users of api specification 6a, 17th edition this edition of api. Jun 25, 20 api 6fa specification for fire test for valves. The psl designations define different levels of technical quality requirements. Visit the training page of this website to see an overview the workshop subject matter, scheduled dates, and cost to attend. Consider attending an apiu approved, api q1 and api 6a workshop to get complete details about the requirements and process for obtaining certification or product monogram license. Specification for fire testing of valves july 2006 api 607. Api valve standards defined and explained valve news. Psl3g includes all the requirements of psl 3 plus additional practices described in api 6a and requires an additional gastesting requirement.
Api 6a and 16a spacer spools fabritech manufacture and. Api 6a iso10423 elastomer seals precision polymer engineering. Packing mechanisms, fittings, boundary penetrations, and ports 10. Dec 05, 2016 this article is meant to give an insight into the testing requirements of two of the most commonly used standards in the valve industry api 598 an api6d, specific to oil and gas projects in the. It is not defined in the normative text of api 6a, so you have freedom to define it as you want, although you should be reasonable. Numerous environmental chambers largest measuring 2m w x 2m l x 3m d state of the art and built to test cells rated to 60,000psi. Pr2 test requirement with respect to operating cycles api 6a. Your qms needs to be complying with api q1 qms standards. Ultrasonic testing ut engineering the scanning of material with an ultrasonic.
Pressure testing, test pressure, working pressure table. For the unique requirement for testing api spec 16a loose clamps, see. The test media is decided by the adequate api 6a material class below. Spec 6fc, api specification for fire test for valves with automatic backseats. Api 6a explained iso the international organization for standardization is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies. It will help you understand some of the history of the api spec 6a document as well as identify the. The api monogram program effective date will be november 1, 2019. Terms, definitions, abbreviated terms, and symbols 4.
Specification for fire testing of valves sep 2011 6d6a valves exposed to fire. The standard covers the requirements for testing and evaluating the performance of api spec 6a and spec 6d valves when exposed to specifically defined fire conditions. Construction and testing according to api 6a up to psl4. Ansi api 608 metal ball valves flanged and buttwelding ends.
This standard applies to valves with one or more closure members. Do these requirements for bsdvs remain in effect until the new bsdv requirements under the new subpart h go into effect on september 07, 2017. Iso 10423 api 6a international standards for petroleum and. With this addition, bolting specification level bsl shall now qualify closure bolting, and be. The information listed in the table is correct, thus api spec 6a does require hydrostatic seat testing extended for all psl 3g rated valves. International standards are set by iso technical committees that concentrate on and express a specific area of profession. The api 624 standard specifies the requirements and acceptance criteria 100 ppmv for fugitive emission type testing of rising and risingrotating stem valves equipped with packing previously tested in accordance with api standard 622. Api 6fc fire test for valve with automatic backseats. If the dbi indicates na for the quality level, utilize psl 1. Api 16a which provides requirements for performance, design, materials, testing and inspection, welding, marking, handling, storing and shipping of drillthrough equipment used for drilling for oil and gas. It is the responsibility of any individual or organization introducing a new technology to perform this vehicle fleet testing, and the responsibility of the oil marketer to ensure the testing of new technology was satisfactorily completed. Nov 21, 2018 hi all, greetings for api 6a chokes, i have some below queries reg testing of validations. Current licensees shall ensure that products manufactured on and after november 1, 2019 meet the requirements of api 6a, 21 st edition in order to be monogrammed.
Specification for wellhead and christmas tree equipment upstream segment ansiapi specification 6a twentieth edition, october 2010 effective date. So assuming that you already have a quality management system established. Specification for wellhead and christmas tree equipment see other formats. The naming convention for bolting is now identified as closure bolting and no longer studs and nuts, as stated in api 6a 20th edition. It will help you understand some of the history of the api spec 6a document as well as identify the specific changes between the 20th and 21st edition. Fire test for quarterturn valves and valves equipped with nonmetallic seats june 2016 for soft seated quarter turn valves. Personnel performing api rp 2x inspections shall meet the requirements of paragraph 5. Iso 10423 api 6a international standard for petroleum and natural gas industries iso the international organization for standardization is a global federation of national standard bodies. Ansiapi 608 metal ball valves flanged and buttwelding ends. Designed for working with h2s sour gas service and material complies with api 16a 4th ed. How long does it take to get api 6a certificate, do we need. Equipment that meets the requirements of api spec 6a may be identified as conforming to api spec 6a.
The purpose of this standard is to establish the requirements for testing and evaluating the pressurecontaining performance of api 6a and api 6d valves when exposed to fire. Independent and reliable testing of your most critical components. Api spec 6a specifically states, product specification levels do not apply to ring gaskets or studs and nuts. The verification testing requirements in this specification are not represented as duplicating actual well conditions. Api spec 6a does not require a hydrostatic pressure test for loose connectors, such as blind flanges and studded adapters. Qualification, cvn testing for service temperature 50 f and below. Previously, api 6a 20th edition did not outline any requirements regarding csl. Ring grooves can be optionally lined with inconel 625. Api 6a requirements pipe fluid conveyance valve free. The performance requirements of this standard establish qualification criteria for all sizes and pressure ratings. Summary of factory acceptance testing requirements. The api 6a appendix f pr2 qualification test is a widely recognized test procedure, and combines the effects of both pressure 10,000 psi p, and temperature t. Performance requirements extension on existing pr of api 6a17d identify validation testing for designs and products pr3. Supposedly the time depends on what are the requirements you have already fulfilled.
Specification for wellhead and christmas tree equipment. Qualification standards on performance type testing for. Chokes as per api 6a 20th edition clause 4 with fulfill the requirements of clause 10. Bsee regulatory interpretations bureau of safety and. If product is supplied bearing the api monogram and manufactured at a facility licensed by api, the requirements of annex a apply. For api 6a dbis which indicate a psl range, select the highest psl. Psl1 equipment meets the minimum requirements of api spec 6a for. This ondemand webinar describes the scope of the api spec 6a for wellhead and tree equipment document. Api monogram equipment purchase api spec 6a online at. Below 20f you should be using a333 low temp piping with impact testing down to 38 rememer this is minimum code requirements and customer requirements may require more stringent criteria.
What is the difference between the table 86performance test requirement as per clause 10. Element provides polymer exposure in sour fluids services to many standards including norsok m710, iso 10423 and nace tm0187. Our api 6a valves are available in an extensive range of designs, materials, sizes and pressure classes and are in full conformance with api and nace specifications. Api std 6fa standard for fire test for valves engineering360. The current api 6a specification is a modified adoption of the english version of iso 10423. One way to meet the requirement is to imitate api 6a annex f which is informative and does not create requirements for the normative body of the standard, which has the following cycle test for chokes in section f. Iso 10423 was prepared by technical committee isotc 67, materials, equipment and offshore structures for petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries, sc 4, drilling and production equipment which was based on the prior api specification 6a, 17th edition. I believe api 6a is one of the major standard for oil and gas industry. This standard may be applied to valves that do not meet the requirements of api 6a or api 6d at the users discretion. Api spec 16a does require a hydrostatic test for studded adapters and clamps.