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Procurement Specification for

Pipeline Check Valves

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Signed :............................................................
R S Boulstridge, UEL (OIP)
CFDH Pipelines

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R Harris, OIP/31

Text of Specification PPS-02 adapted and

re-formatted. Technical content reviewed
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Contents
Authorised For Issue....................................................................................................................i
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................1
1.1 Purpose..............................................................................................................................1
1.2 Changes to the Specification.............................................................................................1
1.3 Conflicting Requirements.................................................................................................1
1.4 Exceptions.........................................................................................................................1
1.5 Company Supplied Data....................................................................................................1
2. Specification Requirements..................................................................................................3
2.1 Scope..................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Design................................................................................................................................3
2.2.1 General Design Criteria.........................................................................................3
2.2.2 Body........................................................................................................................3
2.2.3 Clapper...................................................................................................................4
2.2.4 Seat Rings...............................................................................................................5
2.2.5 Shaft and Clapper Arm..........................................................................................5
2.2.6 Shaft Sealing and Bearings....................................................................................5
2.2.7 Fire Safety..............................................................................................................5
2.3 Materials............................................................................................................................5
2.3.1 General...................................................................................................................5
2.3.2 Seal Materials.........................................................................................................6
2.3.3 Electroless Nickel Plating......................................................................................6
2.4 Fabrication.........................................................................................................................8
2.4.1 General...................................................................................................................8
2.4.2 Welding..................................................................................................................8
2.4.3 Post-Weld Heat Treatment.....................................................................................8
2.4.4 Repairs of Surface Defects.....................................................................................9
2.4.5 Forgings..................................................................................................................9
2.5 Inspecting and Testing-.....................................................................................................9
2.5.1 General...................................................................................................................9
2.5.2 Visual Inspection....................................................................................................9
2.5.3 Material Tests.........................................................................................................9
2.5.4 Pressure Tests.......................................................................................................10
2.6 Preservation, Marking and Shipping..............................................................................11
2.6.1 Coating.................................................................................................................11
2.6.2 Marking................................................................................................................12
2.6.3 Shipping...............................................................................................................12
2.6.4 Spare Parts...........................................................................................................12
2.7 Documents.......................................................................................................................12
2.8 Effective Period................................................................................................................12
2.9 Review and Improvement................................................................................................12

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Appendix A - Glossary of Terms, Definitions and Abbreviations.........................................13

Appendix B References...........................................................................................................14
Appendix C Requisition for Pipeline Check Valves..............................................................17
Appendix D Environmental Conditions.................................................................................19
User Comment Form................................................................................................................21

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1.

Introduction

1.1

Purpose
This document shall form the base specification for the supply of carbon steel check valves
to the Company for use in oil and gas pipelines. The scope is restricted to swing check
valves installed into main lines, for which special pigging provisions are required. The
purchase of check valves for bypass and ancillary piping which is not subject to pigging
may be covered by existing buying descriptions and specifications for check valves used for
on plot facilities.
This document supersedes Procurement Specification PPS-02 Revision 1, dated August
1993, which is withdrawn. The purpose of this issue is to update the technical
requirements of PPS-02 and to align the layout and contents with other Company Business
Control Documents (BCDs). The main technical changes include amendment of
restrictions on rating and valve ends, and incorporation of the 1997 Commodity Review
Exercise recommendations on material selection.

1.2

Changes to the Specification

This specification shall not be changed without approval from the Custodian, UEL (CFDH
Pipelines), who owns this specification. If you think any part of this specification is not
correct, write your comments on a copy of the User Comments Form. The form is included
as the last page of this specification. Send the copy with your comments and personal
details to DCS after discussion with UEL/1.

1.3

Conflicting Requirements
Incaseofconflictbetweendocumentsrelatingtoaninquiryororderthefollowingpriority
ofdocumentsshallapply:

1.4

PurchaseOrderandVariationsthereto.
RequisitionSheetandProjectSpecification.
ThisDocument.
Standards,SpecificationsandCodesreferredtointhisdocument.

Exceptions
Any proposed exceptions or variations to this specification shall be submitted to the
Companyoritsrepresentativeforapprovalpriortomanufacture.
AnyworkcompletedwithunauthorisedmodificationsmayberejectedbytheCompany.
Anysubsequentreworkshallbeinaccordancewiththisspecificationandshallbetothe
Manufacturers/Suppliersaccount.

1.5

Company Supplied Data

Items that require input from the Company at the enquiry stage, to be supplied to the
Manufacturer/Supplier with the requisition, are listed below. Further details are given in
the text under the relevant Section numbers shown in brackets. The items are also included
in the example requisition which forms Appendix C of this specification

Design conditions, including pressure, temperature, flow, process fluid and service
category (2.2.1, 2.3.1)
Minimum internal diameter (2.2.1)
Whether flanged or provided with welding ends (2.2.1)
Whether installation is to be buried or above ground (2.2.1)
Design code, material supply specification and corrosion allowance for welding ends
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Waivers on submission and approval of manufacturing procedures/schedules (2.4.1)

and of testing procedures (2.5.1)

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Specification Requirements

2.1

Scope

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Thisdocumentcoversthebasicrequirementsfordesign,fabrication,inspectionandtesting
of carbon steel throughconduit swingcheck valves, primarily for use in oil and gas
transmissionpipelines.Thisspecificationmayalsobeusedfortheprocurementofpipeline
checkvalvesforwaterserviceifspecifiedbytheCompany.
An example requisition data sheet is attached in Appendix C and typical environmental
conditions are given in Appendix D. Referenced documents are listed in Appendix B.

2.2
2.2.1

Design
General Design Criteria
The valves shall be designed in accordance with this specification and shall meet the
requirements of API 6D. Service conditions, including design pressure, design temperature
and process fluid, (oil or gas, sweet or sour service) will be specified by the Company in the
requisition. The Company will also classify the service as Corrosive or Non-Corrosive,
which will determine the material requirements listed in Section 2.3 of this specification.
Where design conditions allow, and particularly on smaller valve sizes, valve selection
shouldbestandardisedonANSIClass600.
All check valves shall be of top entry full opening type. The valves shall be piggable and
shall be supplied with a locking device to permit the claper to be secured in the fully open
position during pigging runs. The Company will specify in the requisition whether regular
swing type or full opening swing type valves are required, the minimum internal diameter
and whether flanges or butt welding ends are to be provided.
The minimum wall thickness of valve bodies and other pressure containing parts shall be in
accordance with ASME B16.34 Table 3, or the manufacturer shall prove by calculations to
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII Division I (when applicable see
paragraph UG101) that the wall thickness satisfies the pressure/temperature rating of the
class in ASME B16.34.
The pressure/temperature rating of the valve shall be in accordance with the appropriate
class for the body material in ASME B16.5 or ASME B16.34 for temperatures up to 120
C. It should be noted that this rating may exceed the ratings shown in API 6D. At higher
temperatures the manufacturer shall specify the rating.
The valves shall withstand vacuum drying at pressures down to 5 millibar.

2.2.2

Body
2.2.2.1

General

The body flanged joint(s), except the body end flanges, shall be to ASME Section VIII
Division I.
The manufacturer shall be able to demonstrate by flange calculations to an international
standard acceptable to the Company that the valve shows no relevant detrimental distortion
under load. The calculations shall include the requirements of ASME B16.34, Clause
6.4.2. The design shall be based on the most unfavourable pressure/temperature rating of
the ANSI pressure class concerned.
The valve body shall be cast or forged, and shall be designed with sufficient rigidity to
withstand a compressive axial thrust exerted by the connected piping, equal to the shell test
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distortion of the body and without distortion of internals effecting the free movement and
sealing of the clapper.
Bolted covers shall have at least four bolts or other fasteners. Other methods of attachment
shall be subject to prior agreement. Bolting of split body flanges shall be by studbolts, studs
or other approved fasteners.
2.2.2.2

End Flanges

The body end flanges, if specified in the requisition, shall be integrally cast, forged or butt
welded to the body. The required standards for end flange dimensions are given in API 6D.
TheflangesshallbesuppliedinaccordancewithDEP31.40.21.34andshallbeofraised
facedesignunlessotherwisespecified.FlangesurfacefinishshallconformtoMESCSPE
76/001.
2.2.2.3

Welding Ends

Whereaweldedvalveisspecifiedintherequisition,theweldingendsshallbeconsidered
integralpartsofthevalveandshallbeprovidedasanintegralpartofthevalve.Unless
specifiedotherwise,lengthsofpuppiecesshallbeasfollows:

400mmforvalvesof12inchandsmaller
800mmforvalveslargerthan12inch.

TheVendormayproposelongerweldingendswhere,inhisopinion,damagemaybecaused
tothevalveduringfieldwelding.
Bevel preparation of the welding ends shall meet the requirements of ASME B31.4 or
B31.8(dependingontheservicespecified). Thewallthicknessshallbebasedonthese
codes with a design factor of 0.6, orthe relevant Company Piping Class, whichever is
specifiedintherequisitiondatasheet(AppendixC).However,theminimumwallthickness
shall not be less than be 4.8 mm and the internal diameter shall not be less than the
minimum value specifiedonthedatasheet.Thematerial fortheweldingendsandany
corrosionallowanceshallalsobenotifiedonthedatasheet.
Thematerialgradeofthepuppiecesshallmatchthatofthelinepipe.Variationofmaterial
strengthofuptooneAPI5Lgrademaybeconsidered,withthewrittenapprovalofthe
Company,uponsubmittalofproposedwallthicknessandmaterialyieldstrength(API5L
Grade).Asthebasisforapproval,theresponsibleCompanyengineershallensurethatthe
ticknessandstrengthofdissimilarmaterialsdonotdegradethestrengthoftheweldjointas
pertheapplicabledesigncode(AMEB31.4,B31.8orB31.3)Thematerialwallthickness
and strength shall be selected such that the weld configuration requirements of ASME
B31.4 orB31.8 can be satisfied without theuse oftransition pieces whilst maintaining
piggabilityofthepipelineforalltypesoffluidpropelledintelligentpiggingtools.
2.2.2.4

Face To Face and Bore Dimensions

Face to face and bore dimensions shall be in accordance with API 6D.
2.2.3

Clapper
The clapper shall be a one piece forging. Theclappershallpreferablybehungfromthe
bonnet.

2.2.4

Seat Rings
Seatringsshallberenewableandshallbeoneofthefollowingtypes:
Ringwithasoftinsertpositivelylockedinposition.

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CompositeassemblywithanOringorsoftinsertconfinedbetweenseparateringswhich
arepositivelylockedtogether.
Doubleseatringwithasoftinsertpositivelylockedinpositionandwithametaltometal
seal.
Softring.
The design of seat ring and body shall be such that entrapment of solids present in the fluid
will not obstruct free movement of the clapper. Fullopeningvalvesshallbecapableof
beingpigged,spheredandscrapedregularlywithoutdamagetothesoftseatiffitted.The
boreofthevalveintheopenpositionshallpresentassmoothaprofileaspossibletoa
passingpigorscraper,includingallcurrentlyavailableintelligentpigs.
2.2.5

Shaft and Clapper Arm

Theshaft,theclapperarmanditsattachmenttotheclapperandshaftshallbesosizedthat
thestressatwhichtheyyieldshallbeatleast25%greaterthanthemaximumintermittent
servicestress. Themaximumcontinuousservicestressshallnotexceed2/3oftheyield
stress.

2.2.6

Shaft Sealing and Bearings

Sealsshallbeprovidedatanypointwheretheshaftpenetratesthevalvebodyorbonnet.
Thepenetrationshallbecappedexternallytowithstandfulllinepressure.Aventofatype
agreedwiththepurchasershallbeinstalledonthecap.Polymericbushesarethepreferred
typeofshaftbearings.Alternativesmaybeusedifagreedwiththepurchaser.

2.2.7

Fire Safety
The definitions of fire tested and fire safe design are given in Appendix A of this
specification.
All valves shall be fire safe and shall have successfully passed the fire test requirements of
API 6FA or BS 6755. Existing certification to API RP6F, API 607 or BS 5146 is
acceptable. Each valve successfully fire tested qualifies a valve of the same type and
materials up to twice the size, down to half the size and one pressure rating up and down.
A 16-inch valve qualifies all larger sizes.

2.3

Materials

2.3.1

General
Valve materials shall be specified by the Company in the requisition data sheet (Appendix
C of this specification) which shall be attached to the requisition. Prior to issue of the
purchse enquiry, the selected materials shall be reviewed and approved by a Materials and
Corrosion engineer holding a Technical Authority level 2 certificate (TA-2) in materials and
corrosion engineering awarded by the Company in accordance with document GU-272
(Guuideline for the Granting of Engineering Technical Authorities). For normal
hydrocarbon service conditions the materials shall be selected from the lists given in tables
1 and 2. Material specifications are shown where applicable, otherwise the trade name or
material type is given. Materials for special service conditions and any additional
requirements and options to be considered by the Manufacturer shall be included in the data
sheet.

2.3.2

Mettalic Materials
The materials in Table 1 are listed separately under categoriesNon-corrosive service and
Corrosive service. The service category and any additional designation for sour service
shall be agreed with the responsible Company Materials and Corrosion Engineer and
included in the requisition data sheet.

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Materials shall be selected such that galvanic/bimetallic corrosion cannot

occur.
Valve bodies shall be of carbon steel unless otherwise specified in the requisition, (in which
case all additional manufacturing and test requirements shall also be included). Where the
service category is specified as Corrosive, the process wetted surfaces of the bodies shall
be protected by ENP coating (refer to 2.3.4) or an agreed alternative corrosion protection
coating system. For some service conditions a localised overlay to vulnerable areas only
may be agreed. (e.g. behind the seat ring). For Corrosive service conditions all valve trim
materials shall be made of corrosion resistant alloys.
Welding ends shall be in accordance with the relevant run pipe specification (DEP
31.40.20.30 or DEP 31.40.20.31 for API5L pipe, and DEP 31.40.20.35 or DEP
31.40.20.37 for ISO 3183 pipe, as indicated in the requisition data sheet. Alternatively they
may be supplied as forged fittings in accordance with DEP 31.40.21.30. Flnages shall
comply with the requirements of DEP 31.40.21.34 (See also preceding sections 2.2.2.2 and
2.2.2.3).
The carbon content of ASTM carbon steel grade A 105 and A216 (WCB) shall be restricted
to 0.25% maximum, and that of A 350 (LF2), 0.23% maximum. In all cases the carbon
equivalent shall not exceed 0.45. The sulphur content of forgings shall not exceed 0.020%.
(Lower limits will apply where material is suplied to Linepipe DEPs and/or where sour
service conditons are specified).
2.3.3

Seal Materials
Materials are detailed in Table 2. Body primary seals shall be of Viton grades B or GF.
Graphoil or equivalent secondary seals are required and shall protect the valve against
leakage in case of a fire. For ANSI Class 900 pressure ratings special elastomers are
required for resistance to explosive decompression. The section size of elastomers in such
service shall be less than 7 mm.

2.3.4

Electroless Nickel Plating

When ENP is specified, coating shall be carried out in accordance with MESC specification
SPE 77/135, containing amendments to ASTM B733 as well as the requirements of this
specification.
The follwing amendments/corrections to SPE 77/135 shall apply (Section numbers
referenced relate to SPE 77/135.
Amend the words surface condition in 3.6 (title) and 3.6.1 to read service condition.
Add to 3.6.1;
Except where ENP is specified in the requisition for wear resistance only, the coating
treatment for corrosion resistance shall be applied with a nimimum coating thickness of 75
micrometers in accordance with ASTM B733, service condition SC4.
Replace first paragraph of 4.1 as follows:
Sampling for non-destructive testing shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM B602,
Level 1, table 1. Tests to be regarded as non-destructive are the tests described in
subsections 4.3.1, 4.3.2 and 4.3.4. The microscopic examination under 4.3.3 shall be
considered as part of section 4.4, destructive tests.
Add to 4.1
All non-destructive testing shall be witnessed by the Company or by a
Third Party Inspector appointed by the Company. Desctructive testing
may also be witnessed at the option of the Company.

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Table 1 Specifications for Metallic Materials

Component
Body and Cover

Clapper and Body Seat

Shaft and Clapper Arm

Plugs

Bolts and Nuts

Service Category
Non-Corrosive
Corrosive
ASTM A105 Normalised
ASTM A216 Grade WCB
ASTM A216 Grade WCC
ASTM A350 Grade LF2
ASTM A352 Grade LCC
AISI 4140
ASTM A105 Normalised
ASTM A216 Grade WCB
ASTM A216 Grade WCC
ASTM A350 Grade LF2
ASTM A352 Grade LCC
ASTM A705 Type 630
ASTM A694 Grade F60
AISI 4140
AISI 1040
ASTM A182 Grade F316
ASTM A182 Grade F316L
ASTM A182 Grade F6A
ASTM A105 Normalised
ASTM A216 Grade WCB
ASTM A216 Grade WCC
ASTM A350 Grade LF2
ASTM A352 Grade LCC
ASTM A564 Grade 630
ASTM A705 Type 630
ASTM A694 Grade F60
AISI 4140
AISI 1040
ASTM A182 Grade F316
ASTM A182 Grade F316L
ASTM A182 Grade F6A
ASTM A705 Type 630
ASTM A193 Grade B7
ASTM A194 Grade 2H
ASTM A193 Grade B7M
ASTM A194 Grade 2HM

Remarks

ASTM A105 Normalised

ASTM A216 Grade WCB
ASTM A216 Grade WCC
ASTM A350 Grade LF2
ASTM A352 Grade LCC
AISI 4140
ASTM A182 Grade F316
ASTM A182 Grade F316L
ASTM A182 Grade F6A
ASTM Grade F51
ASTM A705M Type 630

Notes 2,3 and 4

ASTM A105 Normalised

ASTM A216 Grade WCB
ASTM A216 Grade WCC
ASTM A350 Grade LF2
ASTM A352 Grade LCC
ASTM A564 Grade 630
ASTM A705 Type 630
ASTM A694 Grade F60
AISI 4140
AISI 1040
ASTM A182 Grade F316
ASTM A182 Grade F316L
ASTM A182 Grade F6A
ASTM A705 Type 630
ASTM A193 Grade B7
ASTM A194 Grade 2H
ASTM A193 Grade B7M
ASTM A194 Grade 2HM

See Notes 2,3,4 and 5

Notes 2,3,4 and 5

Notes to Table 1:
1.
The listed materials are recommended for general hydrocarbon service. For other service conditions, or where
special requirements apply, alternative materials may be slected in accordance with the requisition.
2.
ASTM Grades A350 LF2 and A352 LCC should normally be selected only where carbon steel is required for low
temperature service.
3.
Welding on AISI 1040, AISI 4140 or A694 Gr F60 is prohibited.
4.
ASTM A 694 Gr F60 and AISI 1040 shall be supplied in accordance with NACE MR0175 for all service
conditions.
5.
ENP shall be applied to AISI 4140 and to Carbon Steels for both corrosive and non-corrosive service unless
otherwise specified (see 2.3.3).

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Table 2 Other Components

Component

Material Name or Specification

Body Seals, ANSI Class 600 and below

Body Seals, ANSI Class 900 and above, (materials
approved to resist explosive decompression).

Inserts and Rings

Gasket, ring joint spiral wound type, for Cover.
Gasket for Shaft Plugs

2.4
2.4.1

Viton B
Viton GF
Dowty Type 9730
Green Tweed Type 926
James Walker Type 58/90
James Walker Type 58/98
Oldrati DEG
Viton B
Viton GF
Spiral;
ASTM A240 Gr. 316 or 316L
Filler;
Graphite
Flexible Graphite with AISI 316 or 316L back-up.

Fabrication
General
The valves shall be fabricated inaccordance with this Specification and shall meet the
requirements of API Specification 6D. In addition, the welding ends shall meet the
requirementsofthematerialspecificationindicatedintherequisitiondatasheets.
If specified in the requisition, all procedures for manufacturing, including welding
qualification, weld repair, post-weld heat treatment, quality control, and a manufacturing
time schedule, shall be subject to approval by the Company or its representative prior to
fabrication of the valve.

2.4.2

Welding
AllweldingshallbeperformedinaccordancewithASMEB31.3andASMESectionsIX.
Forsourserviceconditions,allweldseamsshallbetestedandevaluatedinaccordancewith
NACEMR0175. Foreachtest,acertificate complyingwithISO10474 3.1.B shall be
issued.

2.4.3

Post-Weld Heat Treatment

Allweldingoncomponentswithathicknessexceeding32mmshallbepostweldedheat
treatedinaccordancewithaqualifiedheattreatmentprocedurespecificationwhichshallbe
reviewedandagreedwiththeCompanyweldingengineerholdingavalidTA2certificate
inMaterialsandCorrosionengineering.
Thequalifiedprocedureshalldetailthefollowingparameters:

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Heatingmethod/arrangement

Atmospherecontrolandcomponentprotection

Forfurnacetreatment,maximumtemperatureofinsertionandwithdrawal

Controlandrecordingofheating/coolingratesandoftemperaturegradientsintheaxial
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Holdingtemperaturerangeandtimeattemperature

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For each post-weld heat treatment, a certificate in accordance with ISO

10474 3.1B shall be issued. Details of the treatment shall be included
with the certificate.
2.4.4

Repairs of Surface Defects

Repairofsurfacedefectsbyweldingisnotallowed.
Removalbygrindingispermitted,provided:
theremainingwallthicknessisnotlessthantheminimumallowablewallthickness.
thereisasmoothtransitionbetweenthegroundareaandtheoriginalcontour.

2.4.5

Forgings
All forged valve components shall be forged close to final shape. The forging shall have
achieved at least 2/3 of the change in diameter in a flanged component, thereby limiting
machining to 1/3 of the diameter change. Ring rolled forgings may be machined to their
final flanged shape where it can be shown by etched section samples that the ring rolling
produces a random grain structure.

2.5
2.5.1

Inspecting and TestingGeneral

The valves shall be inspected and tested in accordance with this Specification and shall
meet the requirements of API Specification 6D. NDT acceptance criteria shall be in
accordance with ASME B16.34 Section 8.
All procedures for testing shall be available for review by an independent inspector
approved by the Company and, if specified in the requisition, shall be subject to the
approvaloftheCompanyoritsrepresentativepriortofabricationofthevalve.

2.5.2

Visual Inspection
Each valve shall be visually inspected by an independent inspector approved by the
Company. The inspection scope shall include dimensions, materials and workmanship.
TheresultsshallbefullyinaccordancewiththisSpecification.

2.5.3

Material Tests
2.5.3.1

General

Foreachtest,atestcertificateinaccordancewithISO104743.1.Bshallbeissued.
Allcertificatesaswellastheresultsofradiographicfilmsshallbepresentedforreviewby
anindependentinspectorapprovedbytheCompany.
2.5.3.2

Hardness Test

Inthecaseofsourservice,allfluidcontactedpartsaswellastheboltsandnutsshallbe
hardnesstested. Thetestsshallbeperformedandevaluatedinaccordance withNACE
MR0175.ForENPmaterial,thehardnesstestsshallbeperformedonthebasematerial.
2.5.3.3. Ultrasonic Tests
Thevalvebodyshallbesubjecttoultrasonictesting.Inaddition,theweldingendbevels
shallbetestedforlaminationsalongtheentirecircumferenceandoveranaxialdistance
alongthepipenotlessthan50mm.

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Ultrasonic testing shall be performed in accordance with ASTM A 388. Cracks or

laminationsrevealedbyultrasonictestingarenotacceptable.
2.5.3.4

Wet Magnetic Particle Inspection

Locationsofthevalvebodythatcannotbetestedultrasonicallyandallweldbevelsshallbe
inspectedbywetMPI.
Wet MPIshallbeperformedinaccordance withASTMA275. Cracksorlaminations
revealedbywetMPIarenotacceptable.
For stainless steel components MPI shall be replaced by a liquid penetrant test in
accordance with ASTM E165.
2.5.3.5

Radiographic Tests

Allweldsshallbesubjectto100percentradiographyinaccordancewithASMESection
VIII,divisionI,paragraphUW51.
Castings with athickness exceeding 1inch shall be radiographed at critical sections in
accordancewithMSSSP54,withacceptancecriteriainaccordancewithASTME466for
thicknessupto2inchesandASTME186forthicknessbetween2and4inches.
2.5.4

Pressure Tests
2.5.4.1

General

AllpressuretestsdescribedinthisSectionshallbewitnessedbyanindependentinspector
approvedbytheCompany.
For each test, a test certificate in accordance with ISO 10474 3.1.C shall be issued.
Thetestfacilitiesshallpermitcompleteisolationofthevalvebeingtestedfromthepressure
source.Testgaugesofsuitablerange(nottoexceedtwicemaximumtestpressure)shallbe
installedonthetestfacility.Gaugesshallhaveacalibrationcertificateattachedissuednot
morethan6monthspriortothevalvepressuretest.
Thetestfluidshallbepotablewaterwithacorrosioninhibitorandachloridecontentofless
than20ppmordeaeratedwaterwithapHgreaterthan9.Othermediamayonlybeusedif
theygiveasimilarorlowerviscosityandifoperatingtorquesarenotreduced.Thevalve
seatsshallbefreeoflubricant.
Thetestpressuresforthepressuretestsshallbeasfollows:
Hydrostaticshelltest;
Hydrostaticseattest;
Higherpressureairseattest;

AsperTable5.1ofAPI6D.
AsperTable5.1ofAPI6D.
550kPa(g).

TheminimumdurationforholdingthehydrostaticshelltestpressureshallbeasperTable
5.2 of API 6D. When the applied pressure changes excessively, due to temperature
variation,thepurchaser`sinspectororrepresentativemay,athisdiscretion,requirethetest
timingtobeginafterthetemperaturehasstabilised.
Hydrostaticandairseattestpressuresshallbeheldforamaximumsettlingperiodoffive
minutes for all valve sizes followed by one minute for leakage measurement. The
manufacturermayshortenthesettlingperiodathisdiscretion.

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Hydrostatic Shell Test

Allvalvesshallbesubjectedtoahydrostaticshelltestandshallshownovisibleleakage,no
wettingoftheexternalsurfacesandnopermanentdistortionundertestpressure.
All hydrostatic shell tests shall be performed on the completely assembled and unpainted
valve including welded pup pieces.
No device shall be used in testing the valve that will reduce the stress in the body. The
valve shall be well illuminated and accessible for visual inspection. Prior to the start of the
test both ends of the valve shall be blanked. After filling with test fluid, all entrapped air
shall be vented from both ends. Next the required test pressure shall be applied from the
upstream end. All external surfaces shall be completely dried and the test pressure shall be
held for at least the minimum duration as specified in 2.5.4.1. If leakage is found,
corrective action may be taken to eliminate the leakage and the test repeated at the
discretion of the inspector. Alternatively, the test may be abandoned and the reasons noted
by the inspector.
2.5.4.3

Hydrostatic Seat Test

All valves shall be subjected to a hydrostatic seat test. No visible leakage shall be permitted
during the test duration.
After the valve is completely filled with test fluid under atmospheric pressure, entrapped air
shall be vented from both ends. Next, the downstream end shall be pressurised to the
required hydrostatic seat pressure and the test pressure shall be held for the duration as
specified in 2.5.4.1 with the upstream vent in the open position.
If leakage is found, corrective action may be taken and the seat test repeated with the
agreement of the inspector. If the valve must be disassembled, all previous testing must be
repeated upon re-assembly.
2.5.4.4

High Pressure Air Seat Test

All valves shall be subjected to a high-pressure air seat test. No visible leakage shall be
permitted during the test duration.
All test fluid shall be drained from the valve. After the drain valves are closed the vent on
the upstream side shall be opened. Next, the downstream side shall be pressurised to the
required test pressure, which shall be held for the duration specified in 2.5.4.1.

2.6
2.6.1

Preservation, Marking and Shipping

Coating
TheoutersurfaceofthefinishedvalveshallbeblastcleanedtoSA2.5orbetterandalloil
anddirtshallberemovedbysolventcleaning.
Bymeansofairlesssprayingthevalveshallbecoatedwithasinglelayeroftwocomponent
epoxyprimer,thedryfilmthicknessofwhichshallbe50microns.However,thebevelled
endsshallbeleftuncoatedoveralengthof50mm.
The coating material to be applied shall be Sigma Colturiet Universal Primer 7142 or
equivalent,asspecifiedinERD4801,DataSheetPCS12.

2.6.2

Marking
Marking shall be in accordance with API 6D, section 6. In addition, each valve shall be
clearly marked with the PDO order number, this specification number (SP-1200) and "Non
Corrosive" or "Corrosive" as appropriate, on both the nameplate and by round nose low
stress die stamping at a suitable low stress location on the body.

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An alternative method to die stamping may be used after approval from the Company if
painting is considered to render die stamped markings illegible.
2.6.3

Shipping
ShippingpreparationshallbeinaccordancewithAPISpecification6D.
Itshouldbenotedthat transport totheworksiteinOmantakesplaceongradeddesert
roads. Valve ends shall be covered and sealed with duct tape to protect exposed sealing
surfaces and to prevent the ingress of dirt or moisture

2.6.4

Spare Parts
Sparepartsinitiallyrequiredshallbepackedinrigidboxes,clearlyidentifiedbypartand
ordernumberandplacedinthecontainerwiththevalve.

2.7

Documents
All documents specified in this Specification or in the Requisiton for Engineering
Documents(RED)sheetsshallbeintheEnglishlanguageandeachdocumentshallbesent
bycourierservicetotheCompany.
Designcalculations/drawingsshallbeapprovedbytheCompanypriortomanufacturing.
Allinspection/certificationdocumentsshallbereceivedwithin4weeksoffinalinspection.
Copiesofinstallation,operatingandmaintenanceinstructionsshallbeprovided.Onecopy
shallbeshippedwiththevalve.

2.8

Effective Period
The requirements of this specification shall remain in force indefinitely unless superseded
by an authorised revision.

2.9

Review and Improvement

This specification will be reviewed and updated once every three years.
authority will be UEL (CFDH Pipelines).

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Appendix A - Glossary of Terms, Definitions and Abbreviations

A.1

A.2

Terms and Definitions

Company

Petroleum Developmant Oman LLC. The Company may also

include an agent or consultant authorised to act for and on behalf
of the Company.

Corporate Functional
Discipline Head

The person within the Company responsible for the discipline to

which the standard belongs

Manufacturer/Supplier

The party which manufactures or supplies equipment and services

to perform the duties specified by the Company.

User

The Company Manufacturer/Supplier or Consultant that uses this

document.

shall

Indicates a requirement.

should

Indicates a recommendation.

may

Indicates a possible course of action.

Fire tested design

A design subjected successfully to fire testing

Fire safe design

A design that by the nature of its features and materials is capable

of passing a fire test

Abbreviations
AISI

American Iron & Steel Institute

BCD

Business Control Document

CFDH

Corporate Functional Discipline Head

DCS

Document Control Section

DN

Nominal Diameter

ENP

Electroless Nickel Plating

ESD

Emergency Shut Down

MPI

Magnetic Particle Inspection

RED

Requisition for Engineering Documents

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Appendix B References
In this specification, reference is made to the following documents:
Note:Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used together with any amendments.

PDO Documents
PaintingandCoatingSystemsforOilandGasFacilities

ERD 48-01

Shell Group Documents

NonMetallicMaterials

DEP30.10.02.13Gen

LinePipeforUseinOilandGasOperationsunderNonSourConditions

DEP 31.40.20.30-Gen

LinePipeforUseinOilandGasOperationsunderSourConditions

DEP 31.40.20.31-Gen

LinepipeforCriticalService(Amendments/SupplementstoISO31833)

DEP 31.40.20.37-Gen

LinepipeforNoncriticalservice(Amendments/SupplementstoISO31831)

DEP 31.40.20.35-Gen

Pipeline Fittings (Amendments/Supplements to MSS SP-75)

DEP 31.40.21.30-Gen

Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Pipeline Flanges for Use in Oil and Gas
Operations (Amendments/Supplements to MSS SP-44)

DEP 31.40.21.34-Gen

Surface Finsish of Flange Gasket Contact Faces

MESC SPE 76/001

Electroless Nickel Plating for Improved Corrosion Resistance

MESC SPE 77/135

American Standards
SteelValves,FlangedandButtweldingEnds

ASME B16.34

Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

ASME B16.5

Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping

ASME B31.3

Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids

ASME B31.4

Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems

ASME B31.8

Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness and Lay)

ASME B46.1

B&PVCodeSectionVIII,RulesforConstructionofPressureVessels

ASME VIII, Div.1

B&PVCodeSectionIX,WeldingandBrazingQualifications

ASME IX

Issued by:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Publications and Distribution Section
1220 L Street Northwest
Washington DC 20005, USA

Specificationforpipelinevalves(gate,plug,ballandcheckvalves)

API 6D

SpecificationforFireTestforValves

API 6FA

RecommendedPracticeforFireTestofValves

API RP6F

Fire Test for Soft-Seated Quarter-Turn Valves

API 607

Issued by:
American Petroleum Institute
Publications and Distribution Section
1220 L Street Northwest
Washington DC 20005, USA

SteelPipelineFlanges

MSS SP-44

BypassandDrainConnections

MSS SP-45

QualityStandardforSteelCastingforValves,Flanges,Fittingsandother
PipingComponentsRadiographicExaminationMethod

MSS SP-54

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MSS SP-75

Issued by:
Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry,
Inc.127 Park street, NortheastVienna,
VA 22180, USA

Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings

ASTM A105

Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged
Fittings and Valves Suitable for High Temperature Service

ASTM A182

Standard Specification for Alloy Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for
High Temperature Service

ASTM A193

Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts Materials for
High Pressure or High Temperature Service

ASTM A194

Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Castings Suitable for Welding, for High
Temperature Service

ASTM A216

Standard Specification for Heat-Resisting Chromium and Chromium-Nickel

ASTM A240

Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip for Pressure Vessels

Standard Test Method for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings

ASTM A275

Standard Specification for Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Forgings Requiring
Notch Toughness Testing for Piping Components

ASTM A350

Standard Specification for Ferritic and Austenitic Steel Castings for PressureContaining Parts suitable for High Temperature Service

ASTM A352

Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Heavy Steel Forgings

ASTM A388

Standard Specification for Hot rolled and Cold-Finished Age-Hardening

Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Bars and Shapes

ASTM A564

Standard Practice for Castings , Carbon, Low Alloy and matensitic Stainless
Steeel , Ultrasonic Examination Thereof

A609

Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pipe Flanges,
Fittings, Valves and Parts for High Pressure Transmission Service

ASTM A694

Standard Specification for Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Forgings

ASTM A705

Standard Specification for Precipitation Hardening Nickel Alloy Bars, Forgings

and Forging Stock for High Temperature Service

ASTM B637

Standard Specification for Autocatalytic (Electroless) Nickel-Phospohorus

Coatings on Metal

ASTM B733

Standard Test Method for Liquid Penetrant Examination

ASTM E165

Standard Reference Radiographs for Heavy Walled Steel Castings

ASTM E186

Standard Practice for Conducting Force Controlled Constant Amplitude Axial

Fatigue Tests of Metallic Materials

ASTM E466

Issued by:
American Society for Testing and Materials
1916 Race Street
Philadelphia19103, USA

SulphideStressCrackingResistantMetallicMaterialforOilFieldEquipment

NACE MR0175

Issued by:
NACE International

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PO Box 218340
Houston
TX 77218-8340, USA

British Standards
InspectionandTestofSteelValvesforPetroleumandAlliedIndustries

BS 5146

TestingofValves,Parts1and2

BS 6755

Issued by:
British Standards Institution
389 Chiswick High Road
London, W4 4AL, UK

International Standards
Steel and Steel Products, Inspection documents

ISO 10474

Issued by:
International Organization for Standardization
1,Rue de Varemb
CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland

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Appendix C Requisition for Pipeline Check Valves

This Appendix comprises a set of specimen data sheets which should serve as the technical
basis of requisitions for check valves. The Company or its designated Consultant shall
tabulate the base design data, indicative material selection and special
requirements/clarifications in accordance with this specification, including all available
data listed in Section 1.5. Any items which require input from the Manufacturer/Supplier,
such as product design data and any possible alternatives shall be highlighted to be updated
and returned with the bid.

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Project Name:
Project Number:
Enquiry No.:
Item No.:

Data / requisition sheet for

PIPELINE CHECK VALVES
Pipeline Check Valves
Design specification
Quantity
Pipeline Specification
Pipeline Diameter
Pipeline Thickness
Pipeline Material
Pipeline Design Code
Process Fluid
Service
Installation
Burial Depth of Pipeline
Piggable
Pipeline Check Valve Specification
Nominal Size
Pressure designation
Thickness of pup pieces
Length of pup piece
Face to Face Dimension including pup pieces length
Minimum Inside Diameter of valve and pup pieces
Installation of Valve
Design Temperature
Design Pressure of Adjacent pipe
Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure
Operating Temperature
Maximum Differential Pressure
Corrosion Allowance
Pipeline Check Valve Construction
Valve Type
Construction; Clapper, seat rings
Type of bore
End Preparation
End connection
Vent type

Made By
Chk By:
Appr. By
Eng. By:
Principal:

Date:
Date:
Date:

EQUIPMENT:
PLANT:
CONSIGNEE: PDO LLC

PDO LLC

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Project Number:
Enquiry No.:
Item No.:

Data / requisition sheet for

PIPELINE CHECK VALVES

Materials for Check Valve

Service Requirement for Valve
Body / Trim
Body
Special Treatment on Body
Clapper and Body Seat
Shaft and Clapper Arm Plugs
Special treatment on Shaft and Clapper components
Shaft Bearings
Seals
Type of gasket
Bolt(s) & Nut(s)
Material for Other components
Vent Line materials / Isolation Valves
Min. Yield Strength of pup pieces
Material of pup pieces
Mechanical properties of pup pieces
Additional requirements for Check Valve

Others
Painting of Valve
Information Required with Tender

PCS 12 of PDO ERD 48-01

Notes:

Made By
Chk By:
Appr. By
Eng. By:
Principal:

Date:
Date:
Date:

EQUIPMENT:
PLANT:
CONSIGNEE: PDO LLC

PDO LLC

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Appendix D Environmental Conditions

Atypicalhotanddrydesert climateprevailswithfrequentsandstorms. Theparticulate
atmosphericdustcanbeassmallas2micrometres.Rainisaninfrequentoccurencebuton
suchoccasionitisheavy.
MeterologicalData
BarometricPressure

max.

98.9kPa(a)

min.

95.7kPa(a)

max.

60C(seenotebelow)

min.

5C

BlackBulbTemperature

max.

82C

RelativeHumidity

max.

98%

min.

3secondgust

168km/h.

1houraverage

80km/h.

ShadeTemperature

(*)

Windspeed

PrevailingWindDirection

Rainfall

MarchApril

MayJune

SW

Remainder

SE

designin1hour :

25mm

averageannual

negligible

NW

Note: Theabovemaximumshadetemperatureoccursforshortintervalsonly.Equipment
shallbedesignedtoachieveitsratedcapacitywithashadetemperatureof50C.It
shallalsobedesignedtofunctionsafelywithashadetemperatureof60C,butnot
necessarily at its rated capacity. Process temperatures i.e. conditions within the
equipment,areoutsidethescopeofthisdocument.
GeographicalData
(*)

Location

(*)

CoordinatesN/E

(*)

Elevationabovesealevel

(*) indicates User input.

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User Comment Form

User Comment Form
If you find something that is incorrect, ambiguous or could be better in this document, write your comments
and suggestions on this form. Send the form to the Document Control Section (DCS). They make a record of
your comment and send the form to the correct CFDH. The form has spaces for your personal details. This
lets DCS or the CFDH ask you about your comments and tell you about the decision.
Specification Details
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Issue Date:

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Figure Number:

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Document Control Section Actions

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Number:

Date:

CFDH
Ref. Ind.:

Recd.:
CFDH Actions
Recd.
Decision:
Date:
Reject:
Accept, revise at next issue:
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Comments:

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