The performance requirements of this document are intended to establish standard limits of acceptability regardless of size or pressure rating. It is the purpose of this document to establish, the requirements for testing and evaluating the pressurecontaining performance of api 6a and 6d valves when exposed to fire. Api specification 6fa third edition, april 1999 api standard 607 sixth edition, september 2010 bs uni en iso 10497. In order to read a secure pdf, you will need to install the fileopen plugin on your computer. Api 6a iso 10423 allowable stress sm 23sy where sy is the material minimum yield strength api 6a iso 10423 flange dimensions iso 17292 firesafe designed and tested to api 6fa api 607. American petroleum institute api q1 specification for quality programs. As used in a standard, shall denotes a minimum requirement in order to conform to the specification. Api 6fa is fire test for api 6a and api 6d valves, while api 6fd is for check valves. The fire test ensures that the valve has minimal leakage when fire takes place. Listing of the basic specifications used in the design and manufacture of valves and fittings follows different valve standards like american petroleum institute api standards, american society of mechanical engineers asme, mss, nace etc. Centrifugal pumps for petroleum, petrochemical and natural. Api does not represent, warrant, or guarantee that such products do in fact conform to the applicable api.
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. Api standard is solely responsible for complying with all the applicable requirements of that standard. Find the most uptodate version of api spec 6fa at engineering360. Pressurerelieving and depressuring systems api standard 521 sixth edition, january 2014. Regarding api 607, it is for quarterturn valves and valves with soft seats. Doubleseated valves with components of polymers other than ptfe must be individually qualified in accordance with this standard.
Series fs50 fire safe api 607 4th edition full port. Api607 and api 6fa fire safe for ball valve and gate valve news sedelon valve co. The test parameters are similar to api 607 for nonsoftseated valves, with the major difference in the operational test procedure after the cooldown period. Standard for fire test of valves american petroleum institute. Api valve standards api american petroleum institute valve standards. The valve must withstand a fire 750 c for 30 minutes under the pressure of 75% of the max. Comparison of valve standards api 6d vs api 608 12 api 6d index api 6d 24th edition, august 2014 api 608, 4th edition, december 2008 description sec description sec scope this specification defines the requirements for the design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and documentation of ball, check, gate, and plug valves. This standard covers the requirements for testing and evaluating the performance of api specs 6a and 6d valves when exposed to specifically defined fire conditions. Fire safe api 607 4th edition full port flanged ball valves series fs50 fire safe api 607 4th edition series fs50 flanged valves have been qualified by testing to api standards 607, 4th edition.
Fire test report ansiapi standard 607, 7th edition, 2016. Standard for fire test for valves, fourth edition, includes errata 1 and 2 2018. Fire test report ansiapi standard 607, 7th edition, 2016 iso 10497. Valve standards international standards for valves in piping systems. There is no api standard for globe valves, however api 600, api. Acatalog ofapi publications and materials is published annually and up dated quarterly by api, 1220 l street, n. In accordance with api6fa and api standard api607 for trunnion ball valves in accordance with api6d. Standards pertaining to valves this chapter lists common usa and british standards pertaining to valves, as published in the standard indexes of the various standard organizations for 2003. Spe cial range available on customer request and high temperature design api 6a annex g available. Standard specifications for forged or rolled steel pipe flanged forged fittings and valves and parts for general service nsi 816.
This standard covers the requirements for testing and evaluating the performance of api specs 6a and 6d valves when. Api standard 6fa, third edition fire test report performed for franklin valve lp houston, texas 10 inch class 150 duraseal valve project number. As stated above, the standard was written to test api 6a and 6d valves. The performance requirements of this standard establish qualification criteria for all sizes and pressure ratings. Api607 and api 6fa fire safe for ball valve and gate valve. The standard covers class 150 and class 300 metal ball valves that have either buttwelding or flanged ends and are for use in onoff service. However, this standard is not intended to cover check valves or end connections. Piping codes, valve standards and ball valve selection. In accordance with api6fa and api standard api607 for trunnion ball valves in accordance with api.
When identical terms are defined in api 6a and api 6d and this standard, the following definitions shall apply. List of valve standards api asme instrumentation tools. This standard specifies fire typetesting requirements and a fire typetest method for confirming the pressurecontaining capability of quarterturn valves and other valves with nonmetallic seating under pressure during and after the fire test. 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. Valves with ceramic or graphitic components require a complete range of tests in accordance with this standard. It does not cover valves with a pressure rating such as 2000 or 3000 psi. Full bore the full round bore design allows the fluid. Fire test report ansiapi standard 607, 7th edition, 2016 iso. Special notes api publications necessarily address problems of a general nature. Api valve standards defined and explained valve news. Fire test report ansi api standard 607, 7th edition, 2016 iso 10497.
This api standard is identical with the english version of iso. This document establishes the requirements for testing and evaluating the pressurecontaining performance of api 6a and api 6d valves when exposed to fire. Api 6a iso 10423 allowable stress sm 23sy where sy is the material minimum yield strength api 6a iso 10423 flange dimensions iso 17292 firesafe designed and tested to api 6fa api 607 at 10,000 psi 10k ball valve firesafe designed and tested to api 6fa at 10,000 psi. Fire test report ansi api standard 607, 6 th edition, 2010 iso 10497. Api std 607 fire test for quarterturn valves and valves equipped with nonmetallic seats, seventh edition. Errata 1, july 2018 and errata 2, august 2018 this document establishes the requirements for testing and evaluating the pressurecontaining performance of api 6a and api 6d. The fileopen plugin works with adobe reader and other viewers. American petroleum institute api list your products or services on. Api 6fa cover the requirements for testing and evaluating the performanceofvalveswhen exposed tofire. These tests determine the resistance of firesafe ball v alve and gate valve to a burn under controlled conditions as defined in common industry standards like.
These valves are covered by api 6fa fire test standard. Series fs50 fire safe api 607 4th edition full port flanged. Api spec 6fa specification for fire test for valves. Status of the publication can be ascertained from the api authoring department telephone 214 9531 1011. Api 6a pr tests pressure class validates equal and below size validates one size above and one below 2 sizes validate the entire range api 6fa fire test size validates two sizes above same soft material pressure class validates two classes above 12 validates up to 24, 14 up to 28, 16 qualifies all larger. Fire test report ansiapi standard 607, 6 th edition, 2010 iso 10497. Api spec 6fa r2011 april 1999 fire test for valves, includes errata 1 and 2 2008. Api spec 6fa standard for fire test for valves, fourth edition, includes errata 1 and 2 2018.
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. Please note that any addenda or errata may not be included in translated editions of this standard. Download file pdf api 6fa latest edition api 6fa latest edition fire testing in general accordance with api 6fa edition 3 the sizes qualified as per the api 6fa standard are 4. For example, the api 607 procedure dictates that a valve is. Api 6fa is currently in committee for its fourth edition. Api valve standards api american petroleum institute. For the purposes of this standard, the definitions in api 6a and api 6d shall apply. Api 6fa cover the requirements for testing and evaluating the performance of valves when exposed to fire. Ansi api 608 metal ball valves flanged and buttwelding ends. Jun 25, 20 api 6fa specification for fire test for valves. An appendix covers information pertaining to pressure seal valves. Api standard 6fa, third edition fire test report performed for franklin valve lp houston, texas 10 inch class 150 duraseal valve. Specification for fire test for valves with automatic.
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