API 6D :2015
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SPECIFICATION FOR PIPELINE AND PIPING VALVES
Hardcopy , PDF
08-08-2019
API 6D : 2014+Errata9:2017
API SPEC 6D:2014+ERR 4:2015
API 6D : 2014 : ADD 2
API SPEC 6D:2021
01-01-2015
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, Abbreviations,
Symbols, and Units
4 Valve Types and Configurations
5 Design
6 Materials
7 Welding
8 Quality Control
9 Pressure Testing
10 Coating/Painting
11 Marking
12 Preparation for Shipment
13 Documentation
14 Facility Requirements
Annex A (informative) - API Monogram Program Use of
the API Monogram by Licensees
Annex B (informative) - Valve Configurations
Annex C (normative) - Valve End-to-end and Face-to-face
Dimensions
Annex D (normative) - Valve End-to-end and Face-to-face
Dimensions
Annex E (informative) - API 20 Series Supply Chain Management
Annex F (normative) - Qualification of Heat-treating Equipment
Annex G (normative) - Requirements for Nondestructive
Examination
Annex H (normative) - Supplementary Test Requirements
Annex I (informative) - Requirements for Extended Hydrostatic
Shell Test Duration and Records Retention
for Valves in Jurisdictional Pipeline Systems
Annex J (normative) - Quality Specification Level (QSL) for
Pipeline Valves
Annex K (informative) - Isolation Valve Features
Annex L (normative) - External Coating for End Connections
Annex M (informative) - Marking Example
Annex N (informative) - Supplementary Documentation
Requirements
Annex O (informative) - Purchasing Guidelines
Bibliography
Describes the requirements for the design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and documentation of ball, check, gate, and plug valves for application in pipeline and piping systems for the petroleum and natural gas industries.
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Also available in Russian and Chinese editions, see API 6D RUSSIAN & API 6D CHINESE. (04/2016) Errata 9 2017 incorporates Errata 1 2014, Errata 2 2014, Errata 3 2015, Errata 4 2015, Errata 5 2015, Errata 6 2015, Errata 7 2016 and Errata 8 2016. (04/2017)
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BS EN ISO 14224:2016 | Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. Collection and exchange of reliability and maintenance data for equipment |
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NBR 16381 : 2015 | ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE PIPELINES - SCRAPER-TRAP |
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ASME B31.12 : 2014 | HYDROGEN PIPING AND PIPELINES |
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ASME B31.3:2016 | PROCESS PIPING |
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ISO 15614-7:2016 | Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials Welding procedure test Part 7: Overlay welding |
ISO 10474:2013 | Steel and steel products — Inspection documents |
EN 10204:2004 | Metallic products - Types of inspection documents |
ISO 80000-1:2009 | Quantities and units — Part 1: General |
MSS SP 44 : 2016 | STEEL PIPELINE FLANGES |
ISO 9001:2015 | Quality management systems — Requirements |
API 20B : 2013 | OPEN DIE SHAPED FORGINGS FOR USE IN THE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY |
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ASME B16.34 : 2017 | VALVES - FLANGED, THREADED, AND WELDING END |
ASME PV CODE 5 : 2017 | BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE - NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION |
MSS SP 55 : 2011 | QUALITY STANDARD FOR STEEL CASTINGS FOR VALVES, FLANGES, FITTINGS, AND OTHER PIPING COMPONENTS - VISUAL METHOD FOR EVALUATION OF SURFACE IRREGULARITIES |
ISO 10497:2010 | Testing of valves — Fire type-testing requirements |
ASTM E 8 : 2004 | Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials |
ASME PV CODE 2D CUSTOMARY : 2017 | BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE - MATERIALS - PROPERTIES (CUSTOMARY) |
EN 12516-2:2014 | Industrial valves - Shell design strength - Part 2: Calculation method for steel valve shells |
SAE AMS H 6875 : 2010 | HEAT TREATMENT OF STEEL RAW MATERIALS |
ASME B16.47 : 2017 | LARGE DIAMETER STEEL FLANGES: NPS 26 THROUGH NPS 60 METRIC/INCH STANDARD |
ISO 15607:2003 | Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials General rules |
ISO 228-1:2000 | Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation |
ASME B16.25 : 2012 | BUTTWELDING ENDS |
ISO 5211:2017 | Industrial valves — Part-turn actuator attachments |
API 20C : 2015 | CLOSED DIE FORGINGS FOR USE IN THE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY |
ISO 5208:2015 | Industrial valves Pressure testing of metallic valves |
EN 287-1:2011 | Qualification test of welders - Fusion welding - Part 1: Steels |
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