SP-1201 - Procurement Specification For Pipeline Ball Valves

Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.

Procurement Specification for Pipeline Ball valves

Document ID SP‐1201
Document Type Specification
Security Restricted
Discipline Mechanical – Static/Piping
Owner Abdulnabi Al‐Balushi, UEP/1S
Issue Date 30‐Oct‐2016
Version 3
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ii Revision History
The following is a brief summary of the 4 most recent versions to this document. Details of all
revisions prior to these are held on file by the issuing department.
Version No. Date Author Scope / Remarks

1 June 2001 OIP/31 First Issue
2 Sep 2011 Mahesh Manjakuppam Srinivasan Second Issue
3 Oct 2016 Mahesh Manjakuppam Srinivasan Third Issue
iii Related Business Processes

Code Business Process (EPBM 4.0)
EP 64 Design, Construct, Modify or Abandon Facilities
iv Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF) Documents

The related CMF Documents can be retrieved from the Corporate Business Control Documentation
Register CMF.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
i Document Authorisation ................................................................................................................... 3
ii Revision History ................................................................................................................................ 4
iii Related Business Processes ............................................................................................................ 4
iv Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF) Documents .................................................. 4
1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Purpose ...................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Changes to the Specification ..................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Priority documents ..................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Exceptions .................................................................................................................................. 7
1.5 Company Supplied Data ............................................................................................................ 7
2 Specification requirements: .............................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Design ........................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2.1 General Design Criteria............................................................................................ 9
2.2.2 Body ....................................................................................................................... 10
2.2.3 Ball.......................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.4 Seat Rings, Static/ Dynamic Sealing...................................................................... 13
2.2.5 Body Cavity Relief .................................................................................................. 14
2.2.6 Stem ....................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.7 Operation ................................................................................................................ 15
2.2.8 Fire Safety .............................................................................................................. 16
2.3 Materials ................................................................................................................................... 17
2.3.1 General ................................................................................................................... 17
2.3.2 Metallic Materials.................................................................................................... 17
2.3.3 Seal Materials......................................................................................................... 17
2.4 Fabrication ............................................................................................................................... 17
2.4.1 General ................................................................................................................... 17
2.4.2 Welding .................................................................................................................. 17
2.4.3 Post-Weld Heat Treatment..................................................................................... 18
2.4.4 Repair of Surface Defects ...................................................................................... 18
2.4.5 Forgings ................................................................................................................. 18
2.5 Inspection and Testing ............................................................................................................. 18
2.5.1 General ................................................................................................................... 18
2.5.2 TAT requirements................................................................................................... 19
2.5.3 Material Tests ......................................................................................................... 19
2.5.4 Pressure Tests and torque / functional test ........................................................... 19
2.6 Preservation, Marking and Shipping ........................................................................................ 22
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2.6.1 Coating ................................................................................................................... 22

2.6.2 Marking ................................................................................................................... 22
2.6.3 Shipping ................................................................................................................. 22
2.6.4 Spare parts ............................................................................................................. 22
2.7 Documents ............................................................................................................................... 22
2.8 Qualification procedure for vendors and their products ........................................................... 23
2.9 Effective period ........................................................................................................................ 23
3.0 Review and Improvement ........................................................................................................ 23
3 Appendix A - Glossary of Definitions, Terms and Abbreviations ................................................... 24
4 Appendix B - References................................................................................................................ 26
5 Appendix C – Pneumatic and Hydraulic Actuators for Ball valves in Pipelines ............................. 28
6 Appendix D – Requisition for Pipeline Ball valves .......................................................................... 30
7 Appendix E – Environmental Conditions ........................................................................................ 33
8 Appendix F – Typical Lip seal Arrangements and other details ..................................................... 34
9 Appendix G–Typ. Arrang. of CRA sleeve weld detail in drain/vent port of Weld overlay valves: .. 37
10 Appendix H–Typical arrangements of Vent and Drain with threaded plug: ................................... 38
11 Appendix I–Typical arrangement of Top entry construction & Two piece Side entry construction
Ball valve ........................................................................................................................................ 39
12 Appendix J- Selection of Flanged or Threaded Vent & drain connection ...................................... 40
13 Appendix K- Minimum Inspection & Testing Requirements for Pipeline Ball valves (Typical) ...... 41
14 Appendix L- Points to be clarified in TBE ....................................................................................... 42
15 Appendix M- User Feedback Page ................................................................................................ 43
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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This document shall form the base specification for the supply of ball valves to the Company for
use in oil, and gas transmission pipelines. The purpose of this issue is to update the technical
requirements to meet the current standards and PDO facilities requirements.
1.2 Changes to the Specification

This specification shall not be changed without approval from the Custodian, CFDH Mechanical
(Static), 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 (CFDH –Static).
1.3 Priority documents

In case of conflict between documents relating to an enquiry or order the following priority of
documents shall apply:
 This document
 PO / Requisition Sheet and Project Specification.
 Standards, Specifications and Codes referred to in this document.
1.4 Exceptions
Any proposed exceptions or variations to this specification shall be submitted to the Company
or its representative for approval during technical enquiry stage.
In case of any conflict between the requisition/datasheet and this specification, vendor shall
seek approval from the Company.
Any work completed with unauthorised modifications may be rejected by the Company. Any
subsequent re-work shall be in accordance with this specification and shall be to the
Manufacturer’s/Supplier’s account.
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 data sheets which form Appendix D of this specification
 Design conditions, including pressure, temperature, flow, process fluid and service
category (2.2.1, 2.3.1)
 Under ground or above ground installation (2.2.1).
 Cover depth for buried valves (2.2.2.6)
 Body construction and seat type (2.2.1)
 Whether reduced or full bore and minimum diameter (2.2.1)
 Required PSL & PR requirement for API 6A valves (2.2.2.1)
 Whether flanged or provided with welding ends (2.2.1)
 Design code, material supply specification and corrosion allowance for welding ends
(2.2.2.3, 2.3.1)
 Body cavity pressure relief (2.2.5)
 Where applicable, whether actuator or be supplied and any requirement for electrically
operated actuators (2.2.7)
 Generic material selection and special treatments (2.3.1)
 Waivers on submission and approval of manufacturing procedures/schedules (2.4.1,
C.3.0) and of testing procedures (2.5.1)
 Any change to acceptance value for actuated valve operational torque test (2.5.4.6)
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 Required time for opening and closing in actuated valve functional test (2.5.4.6, C.2.1).
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2 Specification requirements:
2.1 Scope
This document covers the basic requirements for design, fabrication, inspection and testing of
metallic ball valves, primarily for use in oil and gas main transmission piggable pipelines,
limited to any one of the following conditions.
1. Hydrocarbon liquid / Multiphase service rated equal to 600# and higher.
2. All hydrocarbon gas service.
3. High sour service (More than 500 ppm) & toxic service.
4. Line has welded end connected valves.
This specification shall be used in conjunction with MESC Additional Specification SPE 77/130
and SPE77/302. However, where the requirements of the two documents conflict this
specification shall take precedence. Special service requirements and any additional
specifications not referenced by this document shall be detailed in the requisition data sheets.
Example requisition data sheets are attached in Appendix D and typical environmental
conditions are given in Appendix E. Referenced documents are listed in Appendix B.
Exclusion:
MESC & SP-2154 can be applied instead of SP-1201 for the following valves under ASME
B31.4 / B31.8:
a. By pass lines irrespective of service /rating

b. Flow lines
c. Main pipeline with non-Hydrocarbon services ( H2S <500ppm)
d. Main pipeline with HC liquid service less than 600#.
2.2 Design
2.2.1 General Design Criteria

Vendor shall have performed required design calculations for all the valves for which they are
approved in the PDO PGSC list. The detailed calculation report should be made available if
required by company or buyer at any time of execution of job. FEM analysis shall be performed
for all the valve categorised to API 6A rating and materials not listed in the ASME B 16.34.
For carbon steel valve, minimum 3 mm corrosion allowance shall be considered in the design
unless otherwise specified in the requisition.
The cast body of valve shall not have any sharp contour which may see crack, shrinkage and
blow hole as the molten materials may not flow smoothly to the sharp corner of the valve during
casting.
The API 6A rated valves used for gas service shall be minimum comply with PSL3G and PR2
requirements.
The ball Valve rated API 10000# and above shall be metal seated.
The valves rated with ASME B 16.5 / 16.47 flanges shall be designed in accordance with this
specification and shall meet the requirements of API 6D and MESC 77/130. The API rated
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class valves shall comply with this specification and other requirements of API 6A. 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.
Key criteria are summarised below. Detailed requirements are given in the sub-sections
following.
Features applicable:
 Top entry design or Two piece with side entry construction (3 piece body with side entry
construction not acceptable). Two piece side entry construction is applicable only for
flanged end valves. (Refer Appendix I for the typical acceptable construction types)
 Trunnion mounted
 The upstream of the valve seat shall be with single piston effect and the downstream
seat with double piston effect with bi-directional flow design i.e. two lip seals on DPE
side. (Not applicable for high temperature valves where Graphite seals on seat rings are
used in place of Lip seals)
 Anti-static
 Anti-blow out
Features to be specified in requisition:

 Body construction; top entry or two piece side entry or fully welded
 Soft seated or metal to metal seats (1)
 Installation to be under ground or above ground
 Required PSL and PR requirement for API 6A valves.
 Requirement of sealant / stem grease points
 Full bore (2)
 Flanged or with butt welding ends.
 requirement of vent and drain and isolation valve
Notes:
1. The selection of soft seat is based on the service temperature and the pressure
rating. In general, soft seat is acceptable up to the service temperature of 150 deg.C.
Using soft seat at temperature higher than 150 Deg.C shall be subject to company
approval.
2. Full bore valves shall be specified for all lines requiring pigging.
The valves shall withstand vacuum drying at pressures of up to 5 millibar.
2.2.2 Body
2.2.2.1 General
Design and calculations for pressure containing parts shall be in accordance with ASME
section VIII Division1 or 2 for additional calculations not covered in ASME B 16.34. The
manufacturer shall be able to demonstrate by design calculations acceptable to the
Company that body and the internal components are within acceptable levels.
The valve rated to API 6A shall meet the design requirements specified in the API 6A and
vendor shall prove the valve design with FE (Finite Element) analysis for the valves rated to
API 10000# and above. The API 6A valves used in the high sour (>500ppm) service shall
be qualified with PR2 requirements irrespective of pressure rating. The designation of PSL
category shall be based on the Fig. A.3 of API 6A. However, the valves in gas service shall
comply with high pressure gas seat test irrespective of pressure rating.
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The valve body shall be cast or forged as per the requisition and shall be designed with
sufficient rigidity to withstand rated pressure including the loads and bending moments
exerted by the connected piping , without permanent distortion of the body and without
distortion of internals effecting the free movement and sealing of the ball and the seats.
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
stud bolts, studs or other approved fasteners.
2.2.2.2 End flanges

The body end flanges, if specified in the requisition, shall be integrally cast or forged to the
body to match with ASME B16.5 / B16.47 Series A. The flange face shall be as specified in
the requisition. And flange face surface finish shall be in the range of 3.2 to 6.3
micrometers General
2.2.2.3 Welding ends

Where a welded valve is specified in the requisition, the welding ends shall be considered
integral parts of the valve and shall be provided with the valve. Unless specified otherwise,
all weld end valves shall be supplied and welded with pup piece by valve manufacturer.
The pup piece shall be welded to valve end prior to assemble the valve soft seat / seals.
The Vendor may propose longer welding ends where, in his opinion, damage may be
caused to the valve seal/soft seats during field welding.
Bevel preparation of the welding ends shall meet the requirements of ASME B31.4 or B31.8
(depending on the service specified). The wall thickness shall be based on these codes
with a design factor of 0.6, or the relevant Company Piping Class, whichever is specified in
the requisition data sheet (Appendix D). However, the minimum wall thickness of the
welding ends shall be not less than 5.6 mm for carbon steel and the internal diameter shall
not be less than the minimum value specified on the data sheet. The material for the
welding ends and any corrosion allowance shall also be notified on the data sheet. The
material of pup piece shall be of compatible strength and composition to that of the
adjacent pipe and the wall thickness shall be such that the weld configuration requirements
of ASME B31.4 or B31.8 can be satisfied without the use of any other transition pieces.
As the basis for approval, the responsible Company engineer shall ensure that the
thickness and strength of dissimilar materials do not degrade the strength of the weld joint
as per the applicable design code, (ASME B31.4, B31.8 or B31.3).
2.2.2.4 Face To Face and Bore Dimensions

Face to face and bore dimensions shall be in accordance with API 6D / API 6A as specified
in the requisition. The API 6D valves shall be in accordance with the long pattern
dimension.
2.2.2.5 Body Connections

Unless specified otherwise the connections to the valve body for vent, sealant injection,
drain and pressure relief shall be in accordance with the following:
Flanged or threaded vent and drain connection shall be selected as per the Appendix-J
 The sealant / stem grease injection connection shall be fully welded to the body
according to MSS SP-45, paragraph 6.3 and ASME B31.3.
 The drain connection on CS body valve having blind flange at bottom (i.e. pointing
towards ground) shall have solid plug welded to the blind flange and fitted throughout
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the port. The intention of the plug is such that no room should be made available for any
fluid stagnation in the vent/drain port.
 The vent/drain flange shall conform to ASME B16.5 or API 6A as specified in the
requisition. The flanged vent /drain shall be with Padded type flange integrally machined
with the valve body and fitted with the blind flange. Drain to be located at the lowest part
of cavity to ensure complete draining of valve body.
 The threaded solid plug connection of vent/ drain shall be as per SPE 77/130
 For the CS body, the plug shall be fully extended up to the valve cavity for the draining
port positioned at the bottom. (i.e. pointing towards ground)
In general main valve sizes of 20” (DN500) and larger, the drain/ vent connection shall be
directly mounted with a flanged isolation valve and blinded with a blind flange. The material
of construction of vent/ drain isolation valve shall conform to the same specification as the
main valve (where applicable) and in compliance with the MESC requirement. This can be
applicable for even smaller size based on the project requirement.
The valves not subject to high sour service (>500ppm) shall be equipped with a sealant
injection system at the stem and seat rings. Sealant injection connections shall be provided
with an internal two (2) non-return valve. Sealant injection shall not be provided for the
metal seats. Sealant injection points shall be provided with a needle valve accommodating
grease fittings of the “Flow Wolf” type from Sealwood Co. or equivalent. The material of
sealant injection fitting shall be made of minimum equivalent to trim material.
The sealant injection on the stem side shall be in between the primary and secondary
seals.
No sealant/ grease point is required for the valves used in high sour service (>500ppm) &
API 6A valves as the valve trim and seal materials used in this service are highly superior
grade materials which negate the need of such connections.
Vendor shall show the details of sealant / grease /vent /drain arrangement in the valve
general arrangement drawings for company approval
2.2.2.6 Under Ground Valves

The body end flanges, if specified in the requisition, shall be integrally cast or forged to the
body. The flange face shall be as specified in the requisition. And flange face surface finish
shall be in the range of 3.2 to 6.3 micrometers General
Valves to be installed in the valve pit shall be supplied with:
1) A stem extension, long enough for the operator to be approximately 1.2 metre above the
ground surface. The cover depth from the top of the pipe to surface shall be given in
the requisition. The design of the stem extension shall be subject to approval by the
purchaser. The extension shall be fully enclosed and the enclosure shall be watertight
and dustproof and have a pressure relief system to prevent pressure build-up in the
event of a stem seal failure.
2) Extension lines for drain, vent and sealant injection, adequately clamped to the valve
body or stem extension enclosure to avoid damage due to vibration and reaction forces
of sealant injection or escaping medium. The drain, vent and sealant injection lines
shall be the same size as the connection to the valve body. The wall thickness of the
extension lines shall be schedule 80 or larger depending on the pressure class, suitable
to withstand the hydrostatic shell test pressure (or sealant injection pressure for the
sealant line, whichever is the highest). Extension lines shall be fully butt welded
according to ASME B31.3 and shall allow disconnection at the body cover flange level.
This disconnection point shall be flanged for the vent line. For sealant injection lines,
unions may be used. The extension lines shall end approximately 100 mm below the
top flange of the stem extension.
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Double valves are required in the drain and vent line, one valve close to the connection to
the valve body and one valve at the end of the extension line, at the highest possible
position. The latter shall be blanked off. The sealant injection line shall have a grease
fitting, as specified in 2.2...2.5, at the highest point.
2.2.2.7 Lifting points

Valves weighing more than 250 kg shall be fitted with lifting points. Their design and
positions shall be approved by the Company. Eye bolt as lifting is not acceptable and lifting
lug welded to the body shall be of same material as that of valve body material.
2.2.3 Ball
The ball of ASME / API 5000# rated valves shall be a one piece forging or casting as per
the requisition and shall be trunnion mounted. The ball of API 10K rating and higher rated
valves shall be forged type and shall meet the API 6A requirements.
The ball port shall be cylindrical. A pressure balance hole in the ball (i.e. to provide a
pressure equalising path between the valve cavity and the valve bore in the open position)
is not permitted.
The metal seated ball valve shall have hard facing with Stellite-6 or Tungsten Carbide or
Chromium Carbide on the ball seat face area. The hard facing of metal seated high
pressure ball valves (ASME 1500 # and higher) shall be with Tungsten Carbide or
Chromium Carbide. The temperature limit for the tungsten carbide is max. 200 °C and for
higher temperature Chromium Carbide shall be used. Hardness requirement shall be as
specified in Cl 2.2.4 below. Hard facing of stellite on ball seat face by welding is not
acceptable on the 13%Cr / DSS / SDSS base metal.
For the CRA weld overlay category, instead of solid CRA ball, the ball wetted surface can
be weld overlay with CRA materials on the CS forged ball. This is applicable only for the
size 8” and above nominal bore valves. Vendor shall have proven record and reference of
supplied valves with weld overlay ball.
The full bore valve shall be with a bore equal to the internal diameter of the pipeline.
2.2.4 Seat Rings, Static/ Dynamic Sealing

If the seal material specified in the requisition as thermoplastic, it should be of Lip seal type
for ball valves.
Chevron or V pack may be acceptable for stem sealing in lieu of Lip seals.
Refer Appendix-F for the typical arrangement of lip seal arrangement in the ball valve. Ball
valve Seat ring shall have primary lip seal with a fire safe graphite ring.
The metal seated ball valve shall have hard facing with stellite-6 or Tungsten carbide or
chromium carbide on seat facing area. The hard facing of metal seated high pressure ball
valves (ASME 1500 # and higher) shall be with Tungsten carbide or Chromium carbide.
The temperature limit for the tungsten carbide is max. 200 °C and for higher temperature
Chromium carbide shall be used.
Hard facing of stellite on seat facing by welding is not acceptable on the 13%Cr / DSS /
SDSS base metal.
The requirements of hard face coating of Tungsten carbide (TC) or Chromium Carbide shall
be:
 Thickness of minimum 250 microns after grinding and polishing.
 Tensile Bond Strength>10,000 psi
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 Min. Hardness 1050HV for Tungsten Carbide / 900HV for Chromium Carbide.
The static / dynamic sealing surface area on the carbon steel or low alloy body/bonnet shall
be weld overlay with SS316L.
For CS ball valve with trim material of DSS or SDSS or Alloy 825 / 625 construction, the
seal pocket of static/dynamic lip seal or chevron seal shall be with Alloy 625 weld overlay in
accordance with MESC SPE 77/313. The thickness of weld overlay shall be minimum of
3mm.
The body/bonnet joint shall have primary static seal or gasket suitable for the designated
pressure class as specified in the MESC. No “O” ring (elastomeric) is allowed in the Body
/bonnet joint as pressure containing seal.
The trunnion bearing material of valve shall be equal to trim material. However, in the CS
integrated trunnion mounted ball valve, the material of bearing retainer/support plate may
be of CS metal but the interface of Ball & CS shall have the pad /thrush washer which is
same as the trim material (Refer Appendix-F for typical arrangement of integrated/ external
trunnion detail).
Full bore valves shall be capable of being pigged, sphered and scraped regularly without
debris being pushed between the valve seats and the ball or into the seat ring assembly.
The bore of the valve in the open position shall present as smooth a profile as possible to a
passing pig or scraper.
No external fitting shall be provided on the valve body for seat ring adjustment to fit the ball.
2.2.5 Body Cavity Relief

To prevent pressure accumulation in the body cavity one of the seat rings shall be self-
relieving. A pressure relief hole in the ball is not allowed.
The valve shall have single piston effect seating in the upstream side and double piston
effect in the downstream side with bi-directional flow design i.e. two lip seals on DPE side.
(Not applicable for high temperature valves where Graphite seals on seat rings are used in
place of Lip seals).
The each seat side of the valve body shall be permanently marked with the corresponding
type of seat as denoted with SP (single piston) or DP (Double piston).
2.2.6 Stem
The stem and, if applicable, the stem extension SHALL [PS]
be sized so that both its smallest cross section and connection to the ball shall withstand
the maximum side loads and operating torque needed to seal and to operate against the
maximum class differential pressure (applied to one or both sides of the valve, whichever
case needs the higher torque). The design shall also take into account a safety margin,
based on the maximum output torque of the operating mechanism. Calculations shall be
shown to confirm compliance. The weakest point of the stem shall always be outside of the
stem seal. The manufacturer shall provide the detail of operating thrust and torque with
applied safety factors considered in their calculation.
The standard valve design shall have provisions for mounting a stem extension stem and/or
an actuator.
The stem may be integral with the ball or separate. A separate stem shall be held by a
bonnet or cover flange and designed such that a blow-out cannot take place. Stem
retaining parts shall be capable of withstanding the full internal pressure/temperature rating
of the valve and the hydrostatic shell test pressure.
The stem SHALL [PS] be a one-piece wrought material (this includes bar); welded
fabrication is not allowed. The stem or shaft retainer ring or collar SHALL [PS] be integral
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with the stem. Stem or shaft retention by means of body/stem threads are not allowed. It
shall be impossible to re-assemble the ball and stem when the stem is 90 out of phase
with the ball.
An actuator adapter, if applicable, shall be considered as a separate stem extension
protector. The actuator adapter shall be equipped with an additional stem seal to prevent
ingress of line fluid into the actuator body (where fitted).
The stem shall have a maximum surface roughness (RA) of 0.8 m to ASME B46.1 and be
free from any defects.
2.2.7 Operation
To prevent pressure accumulation in the body cavity one of the seat rings shall be self-
relieving. A pressure relief hole in the ball is not allowed.
Valve operation may be manual or by means of an actuator as follows:
 A valve with an ESD function shall be provided with a spring return pneumatic actuator.
 For main line valves of size 20 inches and larger hydraulic actuators shall be standard.
For smaller sizes, hydraulic operation is optional unless stated on the requisition.
Manual operation (Gear Operator) for size 20 inch and higher is acceptable if the
frequency of valve operation is expected very minimal. This shall be confirmed with
concern operation and maintenance group prior to finalise the type of valve operator.
 Electric actuators with manual hand wheel may be supplied where specified on the
requisition.
Gear operators shall be part of the valve and supplied together with the valve. The gear
operator shall have a position indicator (open and closed position) which shall be installed
directly on the valve stem such that it shows valve position rather than gear / actuator
position. Position indicator shall be in line with the pipeline when the valve is open and
transverse when the valve is closed. The open and closed positions shall be clearly
marked. The fully open position of the valve bore shall be in perfect alignment with the
valve body bore.
The gearbox SHALL [PS] be of the self-locking gear type. Self-locking, means that the
output shaft cannot drive the input shaft, a feature inherent with worm and wheel designs
but not with the highly efficient ball screw designs. The gearbox shall be dust-proof and
weatherproof construction. The connection between the valve body and the gearbox
SHALL [PS] be vented so that any product leakage from the stem cannot penetrate into the
gearbox housing. The gearbox output torque rating SHALL [PS] be at least 1.5 times the
maximum required operating torque of the valve.
Upon requested facilities for manually locking the valve in open or closed position shall be
provided. This is not applicable for ESD valves.
The diameter of the hand-wheel for direct manual or gear operated valves shall be such
that the force required to operate the ball from either its open or closed position under the
maximum differential pressure shall not exceed 350N. The diameter of the hand-wheel
shall be less than face to face of the valve dimension but any case it shall not exceed 1016
mm. The hand-wheel shall be in the vertical plane, parallel to the pipe axis. Hand-wheel
operated valves shall be suitable for horizontal installation with the stem in upright position.
When the number of hand wheel turns exceeds 100 from the fully open position to the fully
closed position, the manufacturer shall specify the number of hand wheel turns on the
quotation. If actuators are required, they are considered integral parts of the valve and shall
be supplied by the valve manufacturer and in accordance with Appendix C of this
specification.
Valve actuators SHALL [PS] be capable of opening and closing valves against one of the
following:
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a) Maximum pressure differential that can occur across the valve in service; (To be
confirmed by the project team)
b) Differential pressure equal to the pressure rating of the valve determined in accordance
with (5.2) for material at 38 °C (100 °F) in case it is specified that the cavity can be in
the depressurized state.
All manual gear operated valves SHALL [PS] be capable of opening and closing against the
following:
a) the differential pressure equal to the pressure rating of the valves determined in
accordance with (5.2) for material at 38 °C (100 °F).in case it is specified that the cavity
can be in the depressurized state.
Based on the above maximum differential pressure shall be indicated in the requisition data
sheet.
A quotation for actuated valves shall include the valve and actuator design torques for
opening breakaway, mid-point and closing positions at the maximum differential pressure
specified in the requisition. The actuator shall be designed for maximum differential
pressure identified in the requisition with factor of safety of minimum 1.5. However, the
design torque of actuator including the factor of safety shall not be lesser than torque
required for the differential pressure of valve rated pressure. The maximum allowable
torque of the valve stem shall be at least 1.1 times higher than the maximum torque exerted
by actuator.
2.2.8 Fire Safety

The definitions of ‘fire tested’ and ‘fire safe’ design are given in Appendix A of this
specification.
Except for buried valves, fire type-testing certification of the design SHALL [PS] be provided
for valves containing polymeric seat, seal or bearing materials according to one of the
following standards:
 ISO 10497,
 API STD 607, with the exception of the 4th edition,
 API SPEC 6FA,
 BS 6755-2 (withdrawn), but only when tested to this standard prior to 2008.
API STD 607 4th edition is not accepted for soft seated valves up to class 600, since both
the operational and external leakage tests are carried out at only 2 bar (ga) (29 psig)
compared to 75 % of the rated pressure for other procedures.
When fire type-testing certification of the design is required, graphitic or metallic seals
SHALL [PS] be provided to protect the valve against leakage in case of a fire.
The design and construction of the ordered valve shall be verified against the fire tested
valve, by the Contractor.
A fire-tested design is one which has successfully passed prototype fire testing.
Valve operating mechanisms of fire-tested or fire-safe valves SHALL [PS] be of a fire safe
design, or equipped with passive fire protection certified for a minimum of 30 minutes
protection time against a hydrocarbon jet fire of 450 kW/m2 (140,000 Btu/h·ft2).
Revision: 3
2.3 Materials
2.3.1 General
Valve materials shall be specified by the Company in the requisition data sheet (Appendix
D of this specification) which shall be attached to the requisition. The selected materials
shall be based on the material selection report approved by a Materials/Corrosion engineer
in the UEOC group. Materials for special service conditions, any additional requirements
and options to be considered by the Manufacturer shall be included in the data sheet.
2.3.2 Metallic Materials

Materials shall be selected such that galvanic / bimetallic corrosion cannot occur. The
material identified as sour shall be fully complied with SP-2041, NACE MR 01-75 / ISO
15156.
The valve material requirements shall fully comply with SPE 77/302 (Valve General
Requirements) and CRA weld overlay shall be as per SPE77/313.
The pup piece for weld end valves shall be in accordance with the relevant run pipeline
specification DEP 31.40.20.32 / DEP 31.40.20.34 / DEP 31.40.20.36 / DEP 31.40.20.37, as
indicated in the requisition data sheet. Pup piece made of forged fittings in accordance with
DEP 31.40.21.30 is acceptable
The CRA weld overlay on body/ bonnet wetted surface in top entry ball valve is
recommended only for the valve size 8 inch and above. However for two (2) piece side
entry construction ball valve, weld overlay is acceptable for the valve size 6 inch and above.
2.3.3 Seal Materials

The soft seat shall be of Virgin / filled/modified PTFE or PEEK. PEEK is highly
recommended for high sour service (H2S >500ppm) and for valve rating 1500# and above.
Spring for the Lip seal shall be of Eligiloy (UNS R30003) material. The make of the lip seal
may be Saint Gobain / GFD / ESA srl. Vendor shall select the right lip seal type based on
service condition in-liaise with Lip seal manufacturer.
Vendor shall submit the material specification and EN10204 3.1 certificates for the type of
seal proposed in the valve and the Lip seal drawing (For reference).
2.4 Fabrication
2.4.1 General
Welding qualification, weld repair, post-weld heat treatment and quality control shall be
subject to approval by the Company or its representative prior to fabrication of the valve
end with pub-piece.
2.4.2 Welding
All welding shall be performed in accordance with ASME B31.3 / 31.8 and ASME Sections
IX. The hard facing shall be as per SPE 77/302 (latest)
For sour service conditions, all weld seams shall be tested and evaluated in accordance
with NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156.
The CRA weld overlay shall fully comply with SPE 77/313.
Revision: 3
The weld overlay of valve body vent /drain port shall be similar to the arrangement shown in
the Appendix-G.
2.4.3 Post-Weld Heat Treatment

The heat treatment of welding on components shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3 /
B31.8 with a qualified heat treatment procedure specification which shall be approved with
the Company.
The qualified procedure shall detail the following parameters:
Heating method/arrangement
Atmosphere control and component protection
For furnace treatment, maximum temperature of insertion and withdrawal
Control and recording of heating/cooling rates and of temperature gradients in the axial
direction and tangential directions.
Holding temperature range and time at temperature
For each post-weld heat treatment, a certificate in accordance with ISO 10474 3.1 shall be
issued. Details of the treatment shall be included with the certificate.
2.4.4 Repair of Surface Defects

Repair of surface defects by welding is not allowed
Removal by grinding is permitted, provided:
 The remaining wall thickness is not less than the minimum allowable wall thickness.
 There is a smooth transition between the ground area and the original contour.
2.4.5 Forgings
All forged valve components shall be forged close to final shape. 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 Inspection and Testing
2.5.1 General
The valves shall be inspected and tested in accordance with this Specification and shall
meet the requirements of API 6D and SPE 77/130. NDT acceptance criteria shall be in
accordance with ASME B16.34 Section 8. The API 6A rated valves shall be inspected and
tested as per API 6A PSL categories specified in the requisition. The level of inspection
shall be minimum as per the attached Appendix K-Minimum Inspection and Testing
requirements for Ball valves (Typical).
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
approval of the Company or its representative prior to fabrication of the valve.
Revision: 3
2.5.2 TAT requirements

The TAT as per SPE 77/300A is mandatory, which shall be witnessed by PDO or PDO
approved TPI in case the valves were not already qualified by SHELL/PDO with TAT.
PDO/TPI involvement for witnessing the TAT shall be at vendor cost. If the API 6A valves
are qualified with PR2, then the TAT is not required.
2.5.3 Material Tests
2.5.3.1 General
In addition to the tests indentified in the below sections, the valve materials shall meet and
comply with all the relevant tests specified in SPE77/302 (latest). HIC test requirements
shall be in accordance with SP-2041.
For each test, a test certificate in accordance with ISO 10474 3.1/3.2 shall be issued as
specified in the PDO approved ITP.
All certificates as well as the results of radiographic films shall be presented for review by
an independent inspector approved by the Company.
2.5.3.2 Ultrasonic Tests

UT can be performed in lieu of RT. In addition, the welding end bevels shall be tested for
laminations along the entire circumferential and over a length of not less than 50 mm.
Ultrasonic testing shall be performed in accordance with ASTM A388 for forgings and
ASME B16.34 Appendix-IV for castings. Cracks or laminations revealed by ultrasonic
testing are not acceptable.
2.5.3.3 Wet Magnetic Particle Inspection

Locations of the valve body that cannot be tested ultrasonically and all weld bevels shall be
inspected by wet MPI. Wet MPI shall be performed in accordance with ASTM A 275.
Cracks or laminations revealed by wet MPI are not acceptable.
For stainless steel and CRA components MPI may be replaced by a liquid penetrate test in
accordance with ASTM E165.
2.5.3.4 Radiographic tests

All welds shall be subject to 100 percent radiography in accordance with ASME Section
VIII, division I, paragraph UW51.
All Castings shall be radiographed at critical sections in accordance with ASME16.34
Appendix-1.
2.5.4 Pressure Tests and torque / functional test
2.5.4.1 General
All pressure tests described in this Section shall be witnessed by an independent inspector
approved by the Company.
For each test, a test certificate in accordance with ISO 10474 3.1/3.2 shall be issued as
specified in the PDO approved ITP.
Revision: 3
The test facilities shall permit complete isolation of the valve being tested from the pressure
source. Test gauges of suitable range (not to exceed twice maximum test pressure) shall
be installed on the test facility. Gauges shall have a calibration certificate attached issued
not more than 6 months prior to the valve pressure test.
The test fluid shall be potable water with a corrosion inhibitor and a chloride content of less
than 30 ppm or de-aerated water with a pH greater than 9. The valve seats shall be free of
lubricant. All valves shall be drained immediately after test and shall be thoroughly dried
immediately after draining.
The test types, test pressures and the duration for all the valves shall be as per the codes
identified below
 Hydrostatic shell test; As per API 6D / API 6A
 Hydrostatic seat test; As per API 6D / API6A
 Low pressure gas seat test; @ 500 kPa (g) & API 6D
 High pressure gas seat test; As per Section H4.3 of API 6D / or API 6A, PSL3G
 Cavity relief testing: As per Section H8.2 of API 6D
 Double Isolation and bleed: As per Section H.11 of API 6D
 Operational torque test: As per Section H.6 of API 6D and section 2.5.4.6
 FE Production Testing; As per MESC SPE 77/312
However, One (1) valve from each category (Based on PO, Type, Material, size, rating) of
ordered lot shall be tested with minimum test duration of 1 hour for high pressure shell test.
High pressure shell test for 1 hour duration shall be at rated pressure instead of 1.5 times of
rated pressure and this requirement is applicable only for all casting valves.
Also One (1) valve from each category (Based on PO, Type, Material, size, rating) of
ordered lot shall undergo 15 minutes seat test at rated pressure (applicable for both forged
and cast valves). In the event of failure, the valve shall be repaired and retested and
another two (2) valves from same category to be selected in random for 15 minutes seat
test.
When the applied pressure changes excessively due to temperature variation, the
purchaser’s inspector or representative may at his discretion, require the test timing to
begin after the temperature has stabilised.
Hydrostatic and air seat test pressures shall be held for a maximum settling period of five
minutes for all valve sizes followed by minimum test durations as per the code. The
manufacturer may shorten the settling period at his discretion.
2.5.4.2 Hydrostatic Shell Test

All valves shall be subjected to a hydrostatic shell test and shall show no visible leakage,
no wetting of the external surfaces, and no permanent distortion under test pressure.
All hydrostatic shell tests shall be performed on the completely assembled (including pup
pieces, vent, drain and sealant lines) and unpainted valve.
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, the valve shall be operated through one complete open/close cycle, then opened by at
least 10° (to ensure pressurisation of the cavity) and both ends of the valve blanked. After
filling with test fluid, all entrapped air shall be vented from both ends and the body cavity.
Next, the required test pressure shall be applied, with partially open position. All external
surfaces shall be completely dried and the test pressure shall be held for at least the
minimum duration. 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.
Revision: 3
Where double valving is installed in the vent and drain lines, the inner valves shall be open
and the outer valves closed throughout the hydrostatic shell test.
2.5.4.3 Hydrostatic Seat Test and other supplementary tests

All valves shall be subjected to a hydrostatic seat test, Cavity relief and double isolation &
bleed as identified in the section 2.5.4.1. The allowable leakage rate for soft seat shall be
zero and for the metallic seat the leakage rate shall be ISO 5208 Rate B. If the valve has a
secondary seat sealant system; it shall not be used during a hydrostatic seat test.
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 reassembly.
2.5.4.4 Low Pressure Gas Seat Test

All valves shall be subjected to a low-pressure gas seat test. The allowable leakage rate
for soft seat shall be zero and for the metallic seat the leakage rate shall be ISO 5208 Rate
B
All test fluid shall be drained from the body cavity and valve ends. After the drain valves
are closed, the valve itself shall be closed and the vent on the body cavity as well as on one
side (side B) shall be opened. Next the other side (side A) shall be pressurised to the
required test pressure, which shall be held for the duration specified in Subsection 2.5.4.1.
By monitoring the body cavity vent using a soap film or other mutually accepted method the
seat shall be checked for leakage. If the seat pressure is held successfully, then the other
side (side B) shall be pressurised in a similar.
2.5.4.5 High Pressure gas Seat Test

The high pressure gas seat test is applicable only for the valves used for gas service and
shall be at rated pressure in lieu of 1.1 times of rated pressure mentioned in API 6D.
The test procedure and test duration shall be as per as per H.4.3 of API 6D. The allowable
leakage rate for soft seat shall be zero and for the metallic seat the leakage rate shall be
ISO 5208 Rate D
API 6A valves under gas service shall undergo gas seat test as per API 6A PSL3G valves.
Operational Torque Test
All valves shall be subjected to an operational torque test to measure the torque needed to
operate the valve against the maximum differential pressure i.e. rated pressure Valves shall
be tested in whichever of the following modes needs the most torque as determined by
prototype or approval testing:
A. Open to closed.
B. Closed to open (both sides of valve pressurised).
C. Closed to open (one side of valve pressurised, then repeat with other side pressurised).
A torque wrench shall be used to measure the torque applied to a manually operated valve.
The maximum acceptable force on the supplied lever or hand wheel shall be 350 N.
Actuated valves shall have the power requirements of the actuator monitored and the valve
torque established from the power-torque curve provided by the actuator manufacturer.
For the measured torque shall be less than 75% of the design torque specified by the valve
manufacturer. For valves liable to be under differential pressure for long periods, the
measured torque shall be less than 40% of design torque. The purchase requisition shall
indicate such a need.
Revision: 3
2.5.4.6 Functional Test for Actuated Valves

Actuated valves shall be subjected to a functional test. To prove its function, the valve shall
be opened and closed by its own actuator, if applicable, for 6 cycles. The maximum time
required to fully open or close the valve shall be 60 seconds or as specified in the
requisition. During this test the maximum differential pressure specified in the requisition
shall be applied across the valve ends.
2.6 Preservation, Marking and Shipping
2.6.1 Coating
The painting and coating of valve body is recommended as per SP-1246. Type of coating
system shall be selected based on the design temperature of the valve. The Alloy 625 /825
/ Alloy28 body does not require any coating/painting but coating requirement of SS/DSS
material shall be based on project specific material selection report.
Vendor can also use their manufacturer standard coating/painting system with the prior
approval from PDO.
The stud and nuts on the body/ bonnet/end closure joints (B7 / B7M/ L7 / L7M & 2H / 2HM)
shall be with PTFE top coated for the design temperature less than 150 °C.
2.6.2 Marking
Marking shall be in accordance with API 6D, section 13. In addition, each valve shall be
clearly marked with the purchase order number with item no. on both the nameplate and at
a suitable low stress location (e.g. flange rim) by round nose low stress die stamping.
An alternative method to die stamping may be used after approval from the Company if
painting is considered to render die stamped markings illegible.
The type of seat DP (double piston) and SP (single piston) shall be marked permanently
on the respective side of the valve and the flow direction shall be clearly and permanently
indicated on the valve body.
2.6.3 Shipping
Shipping preparation shall be in accordance with API Specification 6D.
It should be noted that transport to the work-site in Oman takes place on graded desert
roads. Valves shall be shipped with the ball in the fully open position.
Valve ends shall be covered with close fitting protectors made of plastic caps to protect the
machined parts and prevent ingress of dirt and moisture.
2.6.4 Spare parts

Spare parts initially required shall be packed in rigid boxes, clearly identified by part and
order number and placed in the container with the valve.
2.7 Documents
All documents specified in this Specification or in the R.E.D. sheets shall be in the English
language and each document shall be sent by courier service to the Company.
Revision: 3
Design calculations if any, ITP and detailed valve general arrangement drawings shall be
approved by the Company prior to manufacturing. All inspection/certification documents shall
be received within 4 weeks of final inspection.
Copies of installation, operating and maintenance instructions shall be provided. One copy
shall be shipped with the valve
2.8 Qualification procedure for vendors and their products

As a minimum the vendor offered valve should have been qualified as per SPE 77/ 300.
The valve vendor shall submit and confirm their list of sub-contractors who provides casting /
forging for pressure retaining parts for company’s review and approval. Vendor shall not add or
modify the approved sub- vendors list after award of contract.
The casting & forging sub suppliers shall submit the following certificates and documentation
for company evaluation.
 ISO 9001-2008 certificates or equivalent.
 Pressure Equipment directive certificate or equivalent.
 Years of experience of casting /forging different sizes and rating.
 Customer reference list for minimum 5 years
Copies of installation, operating and maintenance instructions shall be provided. One copy
shall be shipped with the valve.
2.9 Effective period

The requirements of this specification shall remain in force indefinitely unless superseded by an
authorised revision.
3.0 Review and Improvement

This specification will be reviewed and updated once every three years. The review authority
will be UEP1S (CFDH Static).
Revision: 3
3 Appendix A - Glossary of Definitions, Terms and Abbreviations
A.1 Terms and Definitions

Company Petroleum Development Oman LLC. The Company may also
include an agent or consultant authorised to act for and on
behalf of the Company.
Buyer EPC/EMC/ODC contractors.
Corporate Functional The person within the Company responsible for the discipline
Discipline Head to which the standard belongs
Manufacturer/Supplie The party which manufactures or supplies equipment and

r 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
A.2 Abbreviations
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
BCD Business Control Document
CFDH Corporate Functional Discipline Head
DCS Document Control Section
NDE Non Destructive Examinations
HIPPS High Integrity Pressure protective system
ESD Emergency Shut Down
MPI Magnetic Particle Inspection
RED Requisition for Engineering Documents
TBE Technical Bid Evaluation
CRA Corrosion Resistant Alloy
EPC Engineering, Procurement and Construction
EMC Engineering and Maintenance services Contract
ODC Off-plot Delivery Contract
MESC Material and Equipment Standards and Code
PGSC Product Group Service Code
Revision: 3
DSS Duplex Stainless Steel

SDSS Super Duplex Stainless Steel
NPS Nominal Pipe Size
DN Diameter Nominal
PTFE Polytetraflouroethylene
ISO International Standards Organization
ITP Inspection & Test Plan
WPS Welding Procedure Specification
PQR Procedure Qualification Record
TAT Type Acceptance Testing
TPI Third Party Inspection
Ra Roughness Average
Revision: 3
4 Appendix B - References
PDO Documents
Specification for painting and coating of Oil& Gas Production SP1246
specialities.
Selection of cracking resistant material for H2S containing
SP-2041
Environments
Shell Group Documents

Non-Metallic Materials –Selection and application DEP 30.10.02.13-Gen
LCRA clad or lined steel pipe DEP 31.40.20.32-Gen
Welded and seamless duplex and super duplex stainless steel DEP 31.40.20.34-Gen
line pipe
Line pipe for Critical Service (Amendments/Supplements to ISO
DEP 31.40.20.37-Gen
3183)
DEP 31.40.21.30-Gen
Pipeline Fittings (Amendments/Supplements to ISO 15590-2)
Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Pipeline Flanges for Use in Oil and
DEP 31.40.21.34-Gen
Gas Operations (Amendments/Supplements to ISO 15590-3)
Hydraulic system for the operation of On/Off valves in protective
DEP 31.36.10.30-Gen
function
DEP31.40.70.30-Gen
Quarter turn ON/OFF valves
MESC SPE 77/302
Valve General Requirements
MESC SPE 77/312
Fugitive emission Production testing
MESC SPE 77/313
Valve General Requirements Valve with CRA cladding and
Overlays
Procedure and technical specification for Type Acceptance MESC SPE 77/300
testing (TAT) of Industrial valves.
American Standards
Steel Valves, Flanged and Butt welding Ends ASME B16.34
Large Diameter Steel Flanges, NPS 26 through NPS 60 ASME B16.47
Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, NPS ½ through NPS 24 ASME B16.5
Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping ASME B31.3
Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid Hydrocarbons and ASME B31.4
Other Liquids
ASME B31.8
Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness and Lay) ASME B46.1
B&PV Code Section VIII, Rules for Construction of Pressure ASME VIII, Div.1
Vessels
B&PV Code Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications
ASME IX
Revision: 3
Specification for Line Pipe API 5L

Specification for pipeline valves (gate, plug, ball and check valves) API 6D
Specification for Fire Test for Valves API 6FA
Recommended Practice for Fire Test of Valves API RP6F
Fire Test for Soft-Seated Quarter-Turn Valves API 607
SSC Resistant Metallic Material for Oil Field Equipment NACEMR0175 / ISO15156
British Standards
Inspection and Test of Steel Valves for Petroleum and Allied BS 5146
Industries
Testing of Valves, Parts 1 and 2 BS 6755
International Standards
Steel and Steel Products, Inspection documents ISO 10474
Revision: 3
5 Appendix C – Pneumatic and Hydraulic Actuators for Ball valves

in Pipelines
C.1.0 Introduction
This Appendix covers the basic requirements for the design, fabrication and inspection of
both pneumatic and hydraulic carbon steel actuators for ball valves in oil and gas
transmission pipelines.
C.2.0 Design
C.2.1 General
The actuator assembly shall be such that it can be removed and replaced with a manual
operator while the valve remains in service. The actuator housing shall not accumulate any
pressure in the event of a leakage in the stem seal of the valve.
The materials of the actuator parts shall be selected such that galvanic/bi-metallic corrosion
cannot occur.
A valve position indicator (open and closed position) shall be installed directly on the valve
stem such that it shows valve position rather than actuator position.
Actuators shall be sized such that the connected valve with the maximum differential
pressure upstream and atmospheric pressure downstream can be opened or closed in 60
seconds or as specified in the requisition. The spring torque shall be at least equal to the
actuator design torque and shall be lesser than valve maximum allowable torque.
C.2.2 Pneumatic Actuator
The actuator shall have open/close action only and shall be fitted with a fail-safe spring
return mechanism to close the valve on loss of operating gas pressure, unless otherwise
stated on the data sheet. (Minimum 550 kPa (g), normal 700 kPa (g) maximum 800 kPa (g).
The gas container shall be designed and fabricated in accordance with ASME Section VIII
for air or sweet gas. The design pressure shall be 1500 kPa (g).
The actuator shall normally be electrically controlled and shall be fitted with:
- End limit switches, make; Bettis, type 3R-321-AFC, protection type EX (d) to
signal both valve fully open and valve fully closed positions. Electrical contact
of initiating devices shall be snap acting. The switches shall have ‘single pole
double throw’ contacts, rating 24 V DC, 3.0A.
- A 3-way Solenoid Valve make; ASCO, Type NBX B307C 8, or Maxseal, Type
IC04, 24 VDC, with valve body of ASME type 316 stainless steel, pneumatic
connections screwed 1/4" NPT and Viton O-ring seals protection type EEx(d). A
diode bridge arrangement is to be fitted in the terminal-head to suppress surge
peaks and to avoid polarity sensitivity. Electrical entry shall be 20 mm conduit
thread female.
- A quick exhaust valve type Pneutrol EV-250 with connections screwed 3/4"
NPT.
- A dust excluder type Versa DE-4
- A power air filter and lubricator with pressure regulator, if required, gauge and
built-in relief suitable for 1500 kPa(g), make; Norgren or Masoneilan.
Electrical entry glands shall be Hawke type 501/453 size 20 mm ISO thread (size ref. 0).
All tubing shall be stainless steel 1/4" OD (20 SWG) or 3/8" OD (16 SWG) unless otherwise
specified, pneumatic entry connections shall be screwed 1/4" or 1/2" NPT female. Fittings
shall be double ferrule type and of the make Swagelok or Gyrolok only.
Flying leads are not acceptable.
Revision: 3
C.2.3 Hydraulic Actuator

The actuator shall be of a piston type and suitable for the maximum design pressure of the
valve. It shall be provided with an Aeroquip type B5602-8-10 connection for an external
hydraulic power unit. The manufacturer shall ensure that the performance of the hydraulic
unit is compatible with that of the associated equipment and shall provide the specification
to the Company for review. (Note, the rating of the ‘Amplitorc’ units in current use is 20,685
kPa).The material specification of hydraulic actuator shall be in accordance with DEP
31.40.70.30-Gen / DEP31.36.10.30-Gen. The hydraulic actuator with hand pump and the
tube end connections shall be suitable for the PDO mobile power unit. The detail of the
mobile unit shall be furnished by company.
A provision shall be made available for emergency manual operation. The hand wheel shall
be engaged by means of a manually operated clutch and the hand wheel shall be
automatically disengaged as soon as the hydraulic pack starts operating the valve. A
padlock facility for locking the clutch in hand/ auto mode shall be provided.
The actuator shall be provided with lifting eyes in accordance with SP-1081.
C.3.0 Fabrication
If specified in the requisition, all procedures for manufacturing (including welder
qualification, welding, weld repair, post-weld heat treatment) and quality control, as well as a
manufacturing time schedule shall be subject to approval by the Company or its
representative prior to fabrication of the actuator.
All welding shall be performed in accordance with Section 4.3 of this Specification. Post-
weld heat-treatment shall be in accordance with ASME Sections VIII and IX. Repair of
surface defects by welding is not allowed. Removal of defects by grinding is permitted,
provided the remaining wall thickness is not less than the minimum allowable wall thickness
and a smooth transition is provided between the ground area and the original contour.
C.4.0 Inspection and Testing
The actuator shall be inspected as per DEP 31.40.70.30 / DEP 31.36.10.30 Gen.
C.5.0 Coating
The actuator shall be painted in accordance with SP-1246.
C.6.0 Marking
Each actuator shall be marked with its serial number as well as the Company purchase
order number on the nameplate. In addition, the nameplate shall give the actuator design
torque.
C.7.0 Shipping
Shipping preparation prior to transportation shall be in accordance with API Specification
6D/ ISO14313
C.8.0 Documentation
The manufacturer shall issue a certificate of conformance for each actuator.
Revision: 3
6 Appendix D – Requisition for Pipeline Ball valves
This Appendix comprises a set of specimen data sheets which should serve as the technical
basis of requisitions for ball valves and actuators. The Company/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 that require input from the Manufacturer/Supplier (e.g. product design data, possible
alternatives), shall be highlighted and returned with the bid.
DATA / REQUISITION SHEET Project Name :

FOR PIPELINE BALL VALVES / ACTUATORS Project No:
Purchase order no:
Item No.:
Pipeline Ball Valves Gear / Hydraulic / pneumatic Operated
Design specification / Codes
Qty
Pipeline Specification
Pipe OD size mm
Pipe Wall thickness mm (Nominal)
Thickness of cladding / lining
Pipe ID mm
Service & Process fluid
Steel grade & Process of manufacturing
Pipeline Design code
Design Pressure
Min. /Max. Design temp. (Below ground)
Min. /Max. Design temp. (Above ground)
Application of line pipe
Piggable
NACE Requirements
Design Factor
Pipeline Ball Valve Specification
Nominal Size, mm (inch)
Pressure designation
Face to Face Dimension
Minimum Inside Diameter of ball valve, mm
Installation of Valve Above / Under ground
Entry
Design Temperature, Min./ Max. 0C
Design Pressure, kPag
Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure, kPag
Operating Temperature, Min./ Max. 0C
Maximum Differential Pressure, kPa at which the valve /
actuator will be operated
Testing of Valve As per SP-1201
NACE Requirements As per NACE MR-01-75 / ISO 15156
Revision: 3
PSL/PR requirements(Applicable for API 6A valves)

Pipeline Ball Valve Construction
Valve weight By Vendor
Construction - Body
Construction - Ball
Type of bore (Full bore / reduced bore)
End Preparation As per SP-1201
End Connection
Requirement of Sealant injection point.
Requirement of grease Point.
Valve seat type
Material of construction
Body
Bonnet
Ball
Stem
Trunnion
Seat Rings
Springs
Seats
Seals - Primary
Seals - Secondary
Type of gasket
Bolt(s) , Nut(s)
Other components
Drain / Vent connection
Wetted part Weld overlay material
Weld overlay material of sealing area
Sealant/ drain connection material
Valve Pup piece material
Pup-piece thickness
Pup-Piece Length
Design Data for Actuator
Ball Valve Operator – Actuator
Actuator Model Number By vendor
Actuator Design
Type of Actuator
Material for Actuator Housing
Min / Maximum Operating Pressure for Actuator
Actuator Function
Backup facility for actuator
Valve Torques at rated pressure / max. differential Pressure
(i) Opening Break way By vendor
(ii) Mid-Point By vendor
(iii) Closing positions By vendor
Maximum allowable torque of Valve stem By valve vendor
Revision: 3
Actuator Design Torques

(i) Opening Break way By vendor
(ii) Mid-Point By vendor
(iii) Closing positions By vendor
Maximum Torque produced by actuator By vendor
Operating Time (sec) : Opening
Operating Time (sec) : Closing
Stem Size: Diameter/square side and Height By vendor
Coupling Dimensions By vendor
Installation Detail
Pipe Axis
Valve Stem
Cylinder Axis
Actuator length / height

Actuator Height.
Additional requirements for Ball Valve
Fire test As per section 2.2.8 of SP-1201
Valve shall be provided with anti-static device,

Anti-static and it shall be measured in accordance with
clause B5 of API 6D.
Lifting lugs Vendor to show details in the GA drawing
Fugitive Emission Required. Refer SPE 77/312 (latest)
TAT ( Type Acceptance Test - Shell ) As per SPE 77/300A or listed in TAMAP
Material / Inspection Certification ISO 10474 3.1 / 3.2 or EN10204 3.1 / 3.2
By PDO / Third Party Inspection (TPI) agency

approved by Company. ITP shall have stage wise
Witness of tests inspections and tests with hold points. Prior to
start the manufacturing, the ITP shall be
approved by company
Vendor to confirm the requirements with

Valve supports
company
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7 Appendix E – Environmental Conditions

A typical hot and dry desert climate prevails with frequent sandstorms. The particulate
atmospheric dust can be as small as 2 micrometers. Rain is an infrequent occurrence but on
such occasion it is heavy.
Meteorological Data
Barometric Pressure - max. : 98.9 kPa (a)
- min. : 95.7 kPa (a)
Shade Temperature - max. : 60°C (See note below)
- min. : 5°C
Black Bulb Temperature - max. : 82°C
(*) Relative Humidity - max. : 98%
- min. : %
Wind speed - 3 sec gust : 168 km/h.
- 1 hour avg. : 80 km/h.
Prevailing Wind Direction : March-April : NW
May - June : SW
Remainder : SE
Rainfall - Design in 1 hr : 25 mm
- Average annual : negligible
Note: The above maximum shade temperature occurs for short intervals only. Equipment
shall be designed to achieve its rated capacity with a shade temperature of 50°C. It shall also be
designed to function safely with a shade temperature of 60°C, but not necessarily at its rated
capacity. Process temperatures i.e. conditions within the equipment, are outside the scope of
this document.
Geographical Data
(*) Location :
(*) Co-ordinates N/E :
(*) Elevation above sea level :
(*) indicates User input.
Revision: 3
8 Appendix F – Typical Lip seal Arrangements and other details
Typical Ball Valve Body/Bonnet arrangement with Lip seal
Typical Stem side seal Arrangement with Lip seals
Revision: 3
Typical Arrangement of Lip seal on the ball valve seat ring
Notes:
1. The arrangement shown in the above sketch is just representative only. Vendor should
provide as per their approved standards meeting all the required specifications.
2. The Lip seals provided on the CS body / bonnet, the seal pocket shall be weld overlay as per
section 2.2.
3. The requirement of 2 nos. of primary lip seals for seat ring is applicable for DPE seat. Single
lip seal is acceptable for SPE seat.
4. Secondary fire safe Graphite seal on seat side may not be required, if vendor qualifies his
design with the fire safe certificate.
Revision: 3
Typical Arrangement of integrated trunnion mounted ball valve
Typical Arrangement of external trunnion mounted ball valve
Revision: 3
9 Appendix G–Typ. Arrang. of CRA sleeve weld detail in drain/vent

port of Weld overlay valves:
Notes:
1. The arrangement shown in the above sketch is just representative only.
2. The sleeve shall be with Anti blow out arrangement.
3. Drilling of port shall be done after completion of internal body weld overlay. Vendor to
ensure concentricity of drill.
4. The sleeve should be cold fitted.
Revision: 3
10 Appendix H–Typical arrangements of Vent and Drain with

threaded plug:
THREADED VENT AND DRAIN DETAIL
Revision: 3
11 Appendix I–Typical arrangement of Top entry construction &

Two piece Side entry construction Ball valve
TYPICAL TOP ENTRY VALVES
TYPICAL TWO PIECE SIDE ENTRY VALVES
Revision: 3
12 Appendix J- Selection of Flanged or Threaded Vent & drain

connection
Revision: 3
13 Appendix K- Minimum Inspection & Testing Requirements for

Pipeline Ball valves (Typical)
Appendix K .xlsx
Appendix K‐Minimum Inspection and Testing Requirments For BALL VALVES (Typical)
Inspection involvement Type of Body Material
Applicable
Hard face /
Std Refernce/Controlling of
DSS / SDSS
Stainless
Claues Activity Evaluation Sampling Sub Vendor/ PDO/TPI
AL 625/
overlay
Carbon
Carbon
Documents
Bronze
Weld
supplier supplier (Note 30)
Steel
Steel
Steel
Low
825
Required documents:
a) GA drawings Approval H Ref       
b)Technical/Inspection requirments PDO PO and applicable Project
Review H H Ref
1 (Project customized) (Note 29 ) As per scope Specifications, Material requisitions       
c) Inspection & Testing Procedures incl NDT Information H Ref (MR), Datasheets.
d) WPS & PQR (Weld Overlay & Hardfacing) Approval H H Ref       
e) Fire safe certificate Review H Ref       
2 Valve Body, Bonnet, Stem, Ball, Seat Rings and other wetted parts
Review of Material certificates (Materials for sour
SPE 77/302, ASTM Stds, NACE MR‐
2.1 service shall be supported by NACE MR 0175/ ISO MTC's Review Per Heat/Lot H H Review
0175‐2002/ ISO 15156
      
15156 compliance.)
Radiography testing of casting at foundry works,
(irrespective of size, class and material). This is
Minimum 1 per Minimum 1 per SPE 77/302, ASME 16.34, Appendix‐1,
2.2 applicable only for the items not covered
Heat Heat
H H RT Film
API 6D, Approved RT Procedure.
      
inspection requirements based on the IC in the SPE Review
77/302.
Vi l I
Visual Inspection of castings / forgings (Raw
ti f ti /f i (R Review of
R i f
2.3
material).
Visual 100% H H
report
SPE 77/302, MSS‐SP‐55       
Dimensional Inspection and Wall thickness check Wall Thickness Review of
2.4
of Body and Adapter Castings/Forgings. Measurement
1 per size & class H H
report
ASME 16.34, API 6D, ISO 17292       
NDE on proto‐type casting is one time during Pre‐ Prototype Test on Review of SPE 77/302(As per Cl. 7), ASME 16.34

2.5
qualification of casting vendor Casting
1 per size & class H R
report Appendix‐1, Approved RT Procedure
    
Chemical Testing (Require PREN for DSS & CE for Chemistry SPE 77/302, ASTM Stds, NACE MR‐

2.6
Carbon steel). Analysis
Per Heat H H Review
0175‐2002/ ISO 15156
      
Mechanical Testing (Tensile, Hardness and Heat Mechanical SPE 77/302, ASTM Std, NACE MR‐

2.7
treatment. properties
Per Heat H H Review
0175‐2002/ ISO 15156
      
Mechanical
2.8 Impact Testing.
properties
Per Heat H H Review SPE 77/302, ASTM 370, ASTM Stds,     
2.9 IGC‐Intergranular Corrosion testing. Corrosion Test Per heat H H Review SPE 77/302, ASTM A262   
Page 1 of 9 of Appendix‐K SP‐1201‐Procurement Specification for Pipeline Ball valves
Applicable
Hard face /
DSS / SDSS
Stainless
AL 625/
overlay
Carbon
Carbon
Documents
Bronze
Weld
Steel
Steel
Steel
Low
825
Pre‐Qualification SPE 77/302, ASTM Stds, ASTM G48
2.10 Pitting corrosion testing. Corrosion Test
Only‐Per Heat
H H Review
Method A
 
SPE 77/302, ASTM Stds, ASTM A 923
2.11 Microstructure examination. Micro Test Per Heat H H Review
Method A

Ferrite content
2.12 Ferrite content
Check
Per Heat H H Review SPE 77/302, ASTM std, ASTM E 562 
3 Fasteners
Chemical and mechanical properties ‐ Heat
SPE 77/302, SPE 81/001 & 002 ASTM
3.1 Treatment, Hardness and Impact Test and IGC for MTC's Review Per Heat/Lot H H Review
stds & ASTM A 262
     
SS Fasteners.
4 Metallic Gaskets
Visual & SPE 85/103, ASME B 16.20, As per
4.1 Visual & Dimensional Inspection
Dimensional
10% per Lot H H Review
drawing
      
Chemical and mechanical properties Heat
Chemical and mechanical properties ‐ Heat
SPE 77/302, ASTM stds & ASTM A
4.2 Treatment, Hardness and Impact Test and IGC (as MTC's Review Per Heat/Lot H H Review
262, NACE MR‐0175‐2002/ ISO 15156
      
applicable).
5 Non‐metallic materials
Grahite Packings, PTFE/PEEK Seats, Gasket and O‐
SPE 77/302, SPE 85/101, SPE 85/203,
rings shall have a certificate of compliance in
5.1
accordance with EN10204 2.1 (Chemical &
MTC's Review Per Heat/Lot H H Review SPE 85/204, ASTM F2168, ASTM       
F2191
Mechanical properties.)
6 NDE Testing
Review
Radiography testing for Body & Bonnet castings Volumetric SPE 77/302, ASME B16.34 Appendix‐
6.1
and welding. defects
100% H H Report &
1, ASME Sec VIII Div 1, UW‐51
      
Film
Ultrasonic testing of Forgings/casting (of bonnet‐to‐
Volumetric Review SPE 77/302, ASTM A 388, ASME
6.2 body welds and welded on flanged ends and pup‐
defects
100% H H
Report B16.34 Appendix‐IV
      
pieces) in lieu of RT.
Ultrasonic testing of bevel end for the lamination Volumetric Review SPE 77/302, ASTM A 388, ASME

6.3
check. defects
100% H H
Report B16.34 Appendix‐IV
      
Dye penetrant testing for Non Magnetic Material SPE 77/302, ASME B16.34 Appendix‐
Review
6.4 Ball,Seat, Stem, Trunnion and Body and Bonnet Surface defects 100% H H
Report
3, ASME Sec V Article 6 API 6D , ASTM     
Machined Surfaces. E165
SPE 77/302, ASME B16.34 Appendix‐
Sub surface & Review
6.5 Magnetic particle testing for Body, Bonnet & Ball.
surface defects
100% H H
Report
2, ASME Sec V Article 7 API 6D ASTM  
E709
Applicable
Hard face /
DSS / SDSS
Stainless
AL 625/
overlay
Carbon
Carbon
Documents
Bronze
Weld
Steel
Steel
Steel
Low
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Surface of butt‐ Review
6.6 MP or LP of the surface of butt‐welding ends
welding ends
100% H H
Report
SPE 77/302       
7 Hardfacing
Review of WPS & Review of WPS &
7.1 WPS & PQR for Hardfacing
PQR PQR
H H Review ASME Sec IX,Approved GAD 
Visual‐
Visual check of surface before Hardfacing to GA Drawings, Approved WPS, PQR &
7.2
ensure the surface is free from defects.
Component 100% H H Review
WPQ,

machined areas
HF Thikness, SPE 77/302, SP‐1201, Approved WPS,
7.3 Hardfacing on Metal Sealing area.
Hardness, LPT
10% H H Review
PQR & WPQ

8 Weld Overlay with Nickel‐Alloy material
8.1 WPS & PQR for Weld Overlay
PQR PQR
Visual‐
Visual check of surface before weld overlay to SPE 77/313, GA Drawings, Approved
8.2
ensure the surface is free from defects
WPS PQR & WPQ
WPS, PQR & WPQ,

machined areas
SPE 77/313, Approved WPS, PQR &
Dimensional & 10% Witness
8.3 Check weld overlay thickness & Hardness.
Hardness
100% H H
(during FAT)
WPQ, GA Drawings & Machining 
drawing
LPT on Weld Overlays (Accessible machined Weld overlay SPE 77/302, Approved WPS, PQR &

8.4
surfaces of weld overlay) Surface defects
100% H H Review
WPQ

10% Witness SPE 77/302, ASTM Stds, DEP
8.5 PMI check on Overlay Welding. Chemical Check 10% /Heat H H
(during FAT) 31.10.00.10,

10% Witness
8.6 Ferrite testing of weld overlay. Ferrite content 10% H H
(during FAT)
SPE 77/302, ASTM std, 
Applicable
Hard face /
DSS / SDSS
Stainless
AL 625/
overlay
Carbon
Carbon
Documents
Bronze
Weld
Steel
Steel
Steel
Low
825
9 Weld Overlay with SS material
9.1 WPS & PQR for Weld Overlay
PQR PQR
Visual‐
Visual check of surface before weld overlay to GA Drawings, Approved WPS, PQR &
9.2
WPQ,

machined areas
Dimensional & 10% Witness Approved WPS, PQR & WPQ, GA

9.3 Check weld overlay thickness & Hardness.
Hardness
100% H H
(during FAT) Drawings & Machining drawing

LPT on Weld Overlays (Accessible machined Weld overlay SPE 77/302, Approved WPS, PQR &

9.4
surfaces of weld overlay) Surface defects
100% H H Review
WPQ

10% Witness SPE 77/302, ASTM Stds,
9.5 PMI check on Overlay Welding. Chemical Check 10% /Heat H H
(during FAT) DEP 31.10.00.10,

10% Witness
9.6 Ferrite testing of weld overlay. Ferrite content 10% H H
(during FAT)
SPE 77/302, ASTM std, 
10 Plating
Check ENP Visual As Applicable SPE 77/315 & SPE 77/316 Approved
10.1 Nickel Plating (ENP)
and thickness. scope
H H Review
procedure,
 
11 Pickling and passivation
Cleaning,
Pickling and passivation for SS, CRA, DSS, SDSS , As per ASTM A
11.1
Alloy 625/ 825 and weld over lay
descaling, and
380
H H Review ASTM A 380, DEP.30.10.60.31    
passivating
TAT (Type Acceptance Test) As per SPE Witness
12 (Note 26)
77/300A
H
100%
SPE 77/300A       
13 Factory Acceptance Test (Production test)
Witness
13.1 Visual inspection. Visual 100% H
100%
Approved GA drawing       
Applicable
Hard face /
DSS / SDSS
Stainless
AL 625/
overlay
Carbon
Carbon
Documents
Bronze
Weld
Steel
Steel
Steel
Low
825
Witness 10%
PMI examination on Presssure containg parts like per heat SPE 77/302, ASTM stds, DEP
13.2 Chemical Check 10% /Heat H     
Body, Bonnet, Wedge and Stem etc. (Body & 31.10.00.10,
Bonnet)
Dimensional inspection of assembled
SPE 77‐110 (ISO 17292), SPE 77/130 ,
valves(including the assembly checklist to identify 10% Witness
13.3
all the internal parts as per the the GA drawing
Measurement 100% H
per MESC
ASME B 16.10, B16.5, B16.47 B16.25       
& Approved GA drawing.
(Mateiral code/ heat/ lot or batch numbers).
Gear operated valves shall be checked whether
the number of turn to go from fully open to fully
13.4
closed is with in 100 turns besides complying that
Valve operation 1 per size/ class H Review SP‐1201       
maximum hand wheel diameter is 500mm.
SP‐1201, API 6D, SPE 77‐110 (ISO
10% Witness
13.5 Hydro Shell Testing Leakage check 100% H
per MESC
17292), SPE 77/130 ,ISO 5208,       
Approved GA drawing
Approved GA drawing
SP‐1201, API 6D, SPE 77‐110 (ISO
Hydro Seat Testing‐Both side (The chloride 10% Witness
13.6
content of test water shall not exceed 30ppm. )
Leakage check 100% H
per MESC
17292), SPE 77/130 ,ISO 5208,       
Approved GA drawing
Applicable
Hard face /
DSS / SDSS
Stainless
AL 625/
overlay
Carbon
Carbon
Documents
Bronze
Weld
Steel
Steel
Steel
Low
825
SP‐1201, API 6D, SPE 77‐110 (ISO
10% Witness
13.7 Low pressure Gas Seat test Leakage check 100% H
per MESC
17292), SPE 77/130 , ISO 5208, App       
GA drawing
High pressure Gas Seat test (Applicable for the 10% Witness SP‐1201, API 6D,SPE 77/130 , ISO

13.8
valves used for gas service)
Leakage check 100% H
per MESC 5208, App GA drawing
      
SPE 77‐110 (ISO 17292), SPE 77/130 ,
13.9 Torque Testing. Torque 1 per size/ class H Review
API 6D, Approved GA Drawing
      
SPE 77‐110 (ISO 17292), SPE 77/130 ,
Cavity relief test ( all type of trunion mounted ball Leakage check on
13.10
valves ). random Valve
1 per size/ class H Review API 6D, GA Drawing Approved Testing       
Procedure
SP‐1201, SPE 77/130 , API 6D, GA
13.11 Double Isolation and bleed Leakage check 100% H Review
Drawing Approved Testing Procedure
      
Valve shall be thoroughly cleaned,
13.12 Draining, Drying of valve after Hydraulic test. Cleaning 100% H Review dried, surfaces shall be free from test       
fluids
As per 77/312 1 per size/ SPE 77/312, SP 1201, BS 15848 ‐ I
13.14 Fugitive emission testing (FET). Joint leakage Test
Class A & B
H
class Approved FET Procedure
      
As per
13.15 Low Temperature Testing (LTT). (If applicable) Leakage check
SPE 77/200
H 10% Witness SPE 77/200 & BS 6364       
Approved GA Drawing, Approved
13.16 High temp testing > 200 deg C. (If applicable) Leakage check As applicable H 10% Witness
Testing Procedure
      
SPE 77‐110 (ISO 17292), SPE 77/130 ,
13.17 Antistatic Test. Stem & Ball 1 per size/class H Review
API 6D
      
14 Inspection of Coating / Painting
Visual & Surface
14.1 Surface Preparation (Blasting).
profile
100% H Review SP‐1246 part‐1 to part‐5       
14.2 Primer Coat ‐ as applicable. DFT Check 100% H Review SP‐1246 part‐1 to part‐5       

14.3 Intermediate Coat ‐ as applicable. DFT Check 100% H Review SP‐1246 part‐1 to part‐5       
14.4 Final Coat ‐ as applicable. DFT Check 100% H Review SP‐1246 part‐1 to part‐5       
15 Marking, Tagging and Traceability
Inspection of markings such as valve serial No. 100% SPE 77‐110 (ISO 17292), SPE 77/130 ,
15.1
Heat No/lot No, Tag No, Name plate.
Verification 100% H
Witness API 6D
      
Quantity 10% of PO Approved package procedure/
16 Preservation & Packing Inspection
Verification
100% H
Witness seaworthy packing as applicable
      
Applicable
Hard face /
DSS / SDSS
Stainless
AL 625/
overlay
Carbon
Carbon
Documents
Bronze
Weld
Steel
Steel
Steel
Low
825
MRB which shall include as a
minimum PO, ITP, GA Drawings, Data
Final Documentation Review Assembled Valve
17
100%
100% H Review sheets,MTC, Test reports, NDT       
Reports, FET, LTT, Firesafe, Coating
Certifcates.
IR & IRN Approved GA drawing / approved ITP
18 Final Inspection Release Note Issue IRN As Applicable H
Issue / PO
      
Applicable
Hard face /
DSS / SDSS
Stainless
AL 625/
overlay
Carbon
Carbon
Documents
Bronze
Weld
Steel
Steel
Steel
Low
825
PDO MESC /SPs - Latest Editions only Reference Standards - Latest Editions only
MESC SPE 77/110 : Ball Valves (Ammendments Suppliments to ISO 17292) ISO 17292 : Metal ball valves for petroleum, petrochemical and allied industries
MESC SPE 77/130 : Ball Valves (Amendments/Supplements to API 6D) API 6D : Specification for Pipeline valves
MESC SPE 77/200 : Valves in Low temperature & Cryogenic Service API 607 : Fire Test for Soft-Seated Quarter Turn Valves
MESC SPE 77/302 : General requirements for valves API 6FA : Specification for Fire Test for Valves
MESC SPE 77/300 : Procedure & Technical Specification For Type Acceptance testing of
BS 15848-I : Fugitive Emission Test for Industrial Valves.
industrial valves
MESC SPE 77/300A : Synopsis of Procedure & Technical Specification for Type Acceptance
BS 6364 : Cryogenic Testing of Industrial Valves
Testing (TAT) Of Industrial Valves
MESC SPE 77/312 : Fugitive emission production testing ISO 5208 : Industrial valves — Pressure testing of Metallic Valves
MESC SPE 77/313 : Valves with CRA Cladding EN 10204 : Metallic Products - Types of Inspection documents
MESC SPE 81/001 : Alloy and Stainless Steel Bolts ASME/ANSI B16.5 : Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
MESC SPE 81/002 : Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts ASME/ANSI B16.10 : Face-to-Face Dimensions of Ferrous Valves
MESC SPE 85/101 : Non-Metallic Flat Gaskets, with or without Insert ASME/ ANSI B16.11 : Forged Steel Fittings Socket welding and Threaded
MESC SPE 85/103 : Spiral wound gaskets to ASME B16.20 ASME/ANSI B16.20 : Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges-Ring-Joint, Spiral-Would, and
MESC SPE 85/203 : Graphitic packing material to ASTM F2168 ASME/ANSI B16.25 : Buttwelding Ends
MESC SPE 85/204 : Packing material, graphite and carbon-ASTM F2191 ASME/ANSI B16.34 : Steel Valves - Flanged & Buttwelding Ends
SP 1201-Rev 2 : Valve Technical Specification ASME/ANSI B16.47 : Large Diameter Steel Flanges: NPS 26 through NPS 60
SP-1246 Part 1 to 5 : Painting & Coating of Oil & Gas Production Facilities MSS SP-25 : Standard marking system for valves, fittings, flanges and unions
MSS SP-55 : Quality standard for steel castings for valves
NACE MR-0175-2002/ ISO 15156: Nace Service Requirements
NACE MR-0175-2002/ ISO 15156: Nace Service Requirements
Abbreviations
API - American Petroleum Institute RT: Rediaograpich Test MSS: Manufacturers Standardization Society
MESC: Materials and Equipment Standards and Code LPT: Liquid Penetrate Test SPE: Shell Specifications
ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers MPT: Magnetic Particle Testing FET: Fugitive Emission Test
ISO: International Organization for Standardization UT: Ultrasonic Test LTT: Low Temperature Test
BS: British Standard IR: Inspection Report TAT: Type Acceptance Testing
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials IRN: Inspection Release Note WPS: Welding Procedure Specification
ANSI: American National Standards Institute PMI: Positive Material Identification
PQR: Procedure Qualification Record
Legend for Inspection involvment (Refer SP-1171 for more

detail)
H-Hold point W- Witness point R- Review point
Applicable
Hard face /
DSS / SDSS
Stainless
AL 625/
overlay
Carbon
Carbon
Documents
Bronze
Weld
Steel
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Low
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Notes:
1) These requirments are based on PDO specifications for standard valves as per API 6D. Based on project needs, project specific ITP for API 6A need to be prepared.
2) The hardstamping on valves shall be with low stress.
3) Each valve shall have unique valve Serial number.
4) The standards where edition/version is not specified such standards shall be the letest.
5) All the valves shall be shipped with end protectors.
6) The NDT operators qualifications as per SNT TC 1A‐2011.
7) Old / defective / pitted/ corroded materials shall not be used.
8) Corrosion inhibitor shall be added to hydro test fluid.
9) When acceptance criteria conflicts within the applicable specs, the stringent shall apply.
10) Vendor shall have MESC access.
11) Materials for sour service shall be supported by NACE MR 0175/ ISO 15156 compliance.
12) The applicable MESC versions and SP/DEP as per PO
13) Lighting levels shall be adequate for Visual and PT.
14) Removal / tampering of original manufacturer marking on the bought out materials/ castings is prohibited.
15) After pickling and passivation as per ASTM A380 and surfaces shall be verified for chloride/ iron contamination.
16) WPS/ NDT/ FET/ TAT / LTT/ PMI procedures shall be approved by PDO (as applicable).
17) GA drawings shall be approved by PDO (as applicable).
18) No weld repairs are permitted on base materials/ castings without PDO consent.
19) No substituation of materials from the drawing/ datasheet.
20) FET equipment other than MESC specified models need PDO approvals.
21) Valve internal surfaces shall be cleaned/ dried after hydro testing.
22) The preservation of valves shall be done to ensure minimum 6 months shelf life at site.
23) The Valve nameplate and tag Plates shall be SS 304 or 316 material.
24) Supplier shall formally notify CONTRACTOR/CUSTOMER of inspection/test activity and shall not proceed unless CONTRACTOR/CUSTOMER (or his representative) is in
attendance, or agreed in writing.
25) Based on the size and number of valves the Discipline Engineer shall decide if TPI witness is required.
26) If any valve in PO is not TAT qualified (Either Shell or PDO), then TAT as per SPE 77/300A is mandatory, which shall be witnessed by PDO or PDO approved TPI.
27) The TPI inspected items are considered as 3.2 certification.
28) The hydro test water chloride content < 30ppm.
29) Vendor will strike out the activities which are not applicalbe to the project and submit the Technical/Inspection requirements with project number /PO number.
30) PDO/TPI inspection involvement is under hold. It will vary from project to project and will be advised by project team.
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14 Appendix L- Points to be clarified in TBE
SP-1201 – Procurement Specification for Pipeline Ball valves

Points to be clarified in TBE for Critical / Bulk orders.
GENERAL
1. Capacity of the factory along with the current work load for the ordered period.
2. Shutdown time if any for factory / foundry.
3. Is holidays considered in the delivery schedule
4. Vendor delivery period shall mention clearly if any hold point from client side
like:
i) Production will not take place unless drawing approved.
ii) Production will not take place unless ITP approved.
5. Location where the machining, welding, weld overlay testing (In house or
outsourced) will be done shall be clearly mentioned.
6. Sub vendors name and location for Casting / forgings.
7. In the event of order, Vendor’s agreement for submission of the Supplier

document register list on regular basis. It shall be with the revision status of
the vendor documents along with the dates.
8. Agreement on vendor document turn around cycle as per the project
requirement.
TECHNICAL
9. Design spec and material compliance followed for the quoted valves
The valve bore size and SPE/DPE ( single /double piston effect) requirements
10. Compliance to the Lip seal arrangement (For Stem seal, Shell seal and Seat
back seal) and the supplier of Lip seals as per the specification.
11. Minimum hard facing thickness (after grinding and polishing) for the metal
seated valves as per the specification.
12. Compliance to Shall (PS) requirements.
13. Compliance to valve operator requirement as per the specification
14. Compliance to Vent and Drain connection for the valves as per the
specification.
15. Regarding painting and coating of valves as per the specification.
16. Compliance to additional Inspection and Testing requirements as per the
specification.
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15 Appendix M- User Feedback Page
SP-1201 – Procurement Specification for Pipeline Ball valves

USER FEEDBACK FORM
Any user who identifies an inaccuracy, error or ambiguity is requested to notify

the custodian so that appropriate action can be taken. The user is requested
to return this page fully completed, indicating precisely the amendment(s)
recommended.
Name:
Ref ID Date:
Page Ref: Brief Description of Change Required and Reasons
UEP/10S - Mahesh Manjakuppam Srinivasan

Custodian of Document Date:

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iii Related Business Processes

iv Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF) Documents

2.6.1 Coating ................................................................................................................... 22

1.2 Changes to the Specification

1.3 Priority documents

1.5 Company Supplied Data

1. Hydrocarbon liquid / Multiphase service rated equal to 600# and higher.

2. All hydrocarbon gas service.

4. Line has welded end connected valves.

a. By pass lines irrespective of service /rating

2.2.1 General Design Criteria

Features to be specified in requisition:

2.2.2.2 End flanges

2.2.2.3 Welding ends

2.2.2.4 Face To Face and Bore Dimensions

2.2.2.5 Body Connections

2.2.2.6 Under Ground Valves

2.2.2.7 Lifting points

2.2.4 Seat Rings, Static/ Dynamic Sealing

2.2.5 Body Cavity Relief

2.2.8 Fire Safety

2.3.2 Metallic Materials

2.3.3 Seal Materials

2.4.3 Post-Weld Heat Treatment

2.4.4 Repair of Surface Defects

2.5 Inspection and Testing

2.5.2 TAT requirements

2.5.3 Material Tests

2.5.3.2 Ultrasonic Tests

2.5.3.3 Wet Magnetic Particle Inspection

2.5.3.4 Radiographic tests

2.5.4 Pressure Tests and torque / functional test

2.5.4.2 Hydrostatic Shell Test

2.5.4.3 Hydrostatic Seat Test and other supplementary tests

2.5.4.4 Low Pressure Gas Seat Test

2.5.4.5 High Pressure gas Seat Test

2.5.4.6 Functional Test for Actuated Valves

2.6 Preservation, Marking and Shipping

2.6.4 Spare parts

2.8 Qualification procedure for vendors and their products

 ISO 9001-2008 certificates or equivalent.

 Pressure Equipment directive certificate or equivalent.

 Years of experience of casting /forging different sizes and rating.

 Customer reference list for minimum 5 years

2.9 Effective period

3.0 Review and Improvement

3 Appendix A - Glossary of Definitions, Terms and Abbreviations

A.1 Terms and Definitions

Buyer EPC/EMC/ODC contractors.

Manufacturer/Supplie The party which manufactures or supplies equipment and

User The Company Manufacturer/Supplier or Consultant that uses

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

DSS Duplex Stainless Steel

Shell Group Documents

Specification for Line Pipe API 5L

5 Appendix C – Pneumatic and Hydraulic Actuators for Ball valves

C.2.3 Hydraulic Actuator

6 Appendix D – Requisition for Pipeline Ball valves