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TIW CORPORATION
A PEARCE INDUSTRIES COMPANY
PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEMS
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Safety & Kelly Valves
TIW SAFETY & KELLY VALVES
Headquarters: 12300 S. Main (77035) - P.O. Box 35729 (77235-5729) - Houston, Texas - Tel 713-729-2110
TIW Stab-In Safety Valve is designed to quickly stab into the drill pipe or tubing
and close in case a well kicks. The ball-type design permits it to be compact, easy
to handle and yet very strong. This valve is designed to only hold pressure from
below the ball.
While API does not address the requirements of this valve design, TIW
manufactures and tests these valves with the same specifications as the Class I
Kelly Valve with exception of the upper ball test.
TIW Class I & Class II Kelly Valves may be utilized as a Drill Stem Safety Valve
or as an Upper or Lower Kelly Cock and is designed to hold pressure from both
directions. The ball is stainless steel and closes easily. The full bore Kelly Valve
provides bores equivalent to the drill pipe or tubing connections and wont
interfere with running tools like core barrels or survey tools.
Valves can be configured to match field end connections up to a 4 bore.
TIW Kelly Valve Design and Quality System are certified by API.
TIW Safety and Kelly Valves are also offered for H2S service, meeting all NACE
standards
Standard Pressure rating is 10,000 PSI Test with higher pressure ratings available.
VALVE MATRIX
TYPE
CLASS I
KELLY VALVES
CLASS II
KELLY VALVES SAFETY VALVES
5,000 WP/10,000 Test
10,000 WP/15,000 Test
15,000 WP/22,000 Test
Available in H S design.
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X X X
X X X
X X X
X X X
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CLASS I & CLASS II KELLY VALVES
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CLASS I BALL TYPE KELLY VALVE
APIs current Spec 7-1, Section 5, has created two
classifications for Kelly and Drill Stem Safety Valves,
Class I and Class II. Material specifications for both classes
of valves remain the same.
Class I valves are any valves produced prior to the First
Edition of Spec 7-1, plus any new valve ordered under the
specification as a Class I Valve. The Class I Valve design
and testing criteria has remained the same as previous
Specs. Each new valve shall be tested to the hydrostatic
test pressure by the following method. A Shell pressure test
will be performed in two steps. One, the valve will have a
low pressure test of 250 PSI both above and below the ball.
Two, the valve will be pressure tested to the full working
rating of the valve from below the ball.
This class of valve remains the same as the Mud
Saver/Kick Protection Valve manufactured by TIW for
over 40 years.
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CLASS I & CLASS II KELLY VALVES
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CLASS II BALL TYPE KELLY VALVE
Under the new specification the Class 2 valve has the major design changes and
hydrostatic testing. The valve is now required to be tested above and below the ball
at full working pressure along with a low pressure test of 250 psi. The valve will be
shell pressure tested to the test rating of the valve. In addition, the valve will have an
external test of 2500 psi above the operating stem. It should be noted that the
external test is onlyrequired one time for verification of the valve design. TIWs
major design improvementsto the Class 2 Kelly and Drill Stem Safety Valves are as
follow:
1. High torque middle connection
2. Tighter tolerances for external testing
3. Bottom located operating stem for longer and more accurate operation on
ball
4. Radius seat providing a larger seat/seal to ball contact, resulting in better
sealing under high/low pressure
5. Double lead thread on middle connection for easy make-up and resistance
to high torque
6. New design spring for maximum deflection providing constant force on
ball
7. Testing above and below the ball at full working pressure
API does not address Valves manufactured to H2S requirements. TIW meets the
requirements of NACE MRO175-2003 specification for materials when designing
and manufacturing Kelly valves. The test requirements are the same as Class 1 or
Class 2 as specified by the customers Purchase Order.
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All of B will be placed in mill recess
Kelly Valve Class I & II
API Spec. 7-1
First Edition
Section 5


1. Design minimum 1.25 of test pressure (Class I & II)

A. High torque middle connection Double lead threadflat shoulder (no angle) (Class II only)
B. Radius seat w/seal ring (Class II only)
C. Bottom Locate control (Class II only)
D. Control ORing positioned for external pressure (Class II only)
E. Modified lower seat for corrugated spring optimum deflection and double step (Class II)

2. Valve will hold pressure from top and bottom-(Class II only)

A. Stem 2,000 psi externallow pressure 250 psi (Stem test performed once, for each valve design, not for
each valve manufactured) (Class II)
B. Top seat 250 psi low pressuremax. working pressure (Class II)
C. Bottom seat 250 psi max. working pressure (Class I & II)
D. Valve shell test Test pressure (Class I & II)

3. Seals will be tested @ 14 deg F and 194 deg F with test fluid as per test procedure as per 4.5.2 and 4.5.3
(once for each valve design, not for each valve manufactured) (Class II only)

4. Testing:

A. Shell testing: Both ends caped with Ball half closed. Both the low pressure and high pressure test shall
be conducted in three parts. (low pressure 250 psi)(high pressuretest rating of valve) (Applies to
both Class I & II)
a. Initial pressure holding period for 3 minutes
b. Reduction of pressure to zero
c. Final pressure 10 minutes minimum
B. Working pressure test: Test period shall be for a minimum of 5 minutes
a. Pressure from belowLow pressure 250 psihigh pressure shall be working pressure of valve
(Applies to both Class I & II)
b. Pressure from aboveLow pressure 250 psihigh pressure shall be working pressure of valve
(Class II only)

5. Marking: (Class I & II)
A. Low Stress Stamp
B. Manufacture name or Mark (logo)
Class of service (type I or II)
Serial Number
Date of manufacture (year/month)
Maximum working pressure
C. Connection Size and style on O.D. surface adjacent to connection
D. Indication of Rotation direction required to position valve in closed position.
E. Indication of mud flow shall be marked on Class I valves with and arrow ( ) and word flow

6. NDT Testing: (Class I & II)
A. End connections and any service connections shall be non-destructively inspected by the wet
magnetic particle method for both transverse and longitudinal defects in accordance with ASTM E709.

7. Materials:
A. Materials will not change as per TIW specifications for both Class I & II.
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CLASS II BALL TYPE KELLY VALVE
High Torque Middle Connection
Bottom located Operating Stem
Full open bore to match field
end connection in most sizes
Available in 5K, 10K or 15K
working pressure design
Design tested to 2500 PSI
external pressure
TIW Valve Design and
Quality System certified by
API
Can be orderd with field
connections to match drill
pipe or tubing
Tested to full pressure from
above and below the ball
Designed to API Spec 7-1 ,
First Edition, Section 5