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DIRECTORATE CONTENT CODE DISCIPLINE TYPE OF DOCUMENT
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Abstract

This document specifies the minimum requirements governing the Technical Supply Conditions of valves
for NGOC Project.

COMPANY STANDARD ALIGNMENT MANDATE

This document replaces document No
"KEO 1-00-000-KD-P-ST-0014-000"
and this document is voided herewith.

A roval Record
Document Originator Verifier Approver

Name Dastan Kulpaistanov Dan Lavarias Dominguez Coen Fossen

Title Mechanical Engineering Team Lead Mechanical Engineer (Static General Manager (Technical)
Lead (Static Equipment) Equipment)

Date I -t

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Note: "Name" should in · · r can be the same person;

same person.

This document is the property of North Caspian Operating Company N.V. (NCOC N.V.).
It must not be reproduced or transmitted to others without Company's authorization.
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Approvals Terms
The Originator of this document shall be responsible for writing of STN. The Originator acts as the technical custodian
O and focal point for questions relating to the content and meaning of an STN and is responsible for any changes to STN.
Verifier. It is the responsibility of TA’s to verify the technical content of this STN. TA’s is involved during STN creation,
V revision and the provision of on-going feedback.

A Approver. Line manager/ Functional Manger responsible to ensure this STN, within their areas of authority.

Consulted List
The following is a list of those individuals who have been consulted prior to approval of this document.
Date Name of Consultee / Job Title Role
October 2017 Adilzhan Yerzhanov – Pipeline Engineering Team Lead IFR
October 2017 Alexander Mikhailovich Kim – Permitting Coordinator (Technical) IFR
October 2017 Andrew Paul Briggs – Inspection Supervisor IFR
October 2017 Askhat Arenov – Business Continuity Planning Coordinator IFR
October 2017 Assylbek Yermekkaliyev – Engineering Team Lead IFR
October 2017 Aun Ming Lim – HVAC Maintenance Engineer IFR
October 2017 Bolat Bekishpekov – Materials & Spare Parts Team Lead IFR
October 2017 Charles Anthony Lickteig – Principal Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment) IFR
October 2017 Chun Jin Liu – Inspection Engineer IFR
October 2017 Dastan Kulpaistanov – Mechanical Engineering Team Lead (Static Equipment) IFR
October 2017 Dan Lavarias Dominguez – Lead Mechanical Engineer (Static Equipment) IFR
October 2017 Emanuele Volterra – Lead Mechanical Engineer (Static Equipment) IFR
October 2017 Eric Reidar Werner Haardt – Head of Mechanical Engineering (Rotating Equipment) IFR
October 2017 Henry Elias Miranda – Lead Mechanical Engineer (Static Equipment) IFR
October 2017 Henricus Abraham Geers – Process Engineering Team Lead IFR
October 2017 John Mark Badrick – Inspection Engineer IFR
October 2017 Kai Chain Samuel Wong – Head of Mechanical Engineering IFR
October 2017 Mahdi Wasistomo – Lead Piping Engineer IFR
October 2017 Majid Aman Siddiqui – Lead Technical Safety Engineer IFR
October 2017 Mario Enrique Perez – Lifting Equipment Maintenance Engineer IFR
October 2017 Nurlan Rakhmanov – Electrical Engineering Team Lead IFR
October 2017 Pavel Girkin – NDD Permitting Coordinator IFR
October 2017 Philip Pennicott – Head of Technical Support IFR
October 2017 Prestini Paolo – Lead Piping Engineer IFR
October 2017 Robert Nelson Jenson Jr – Lead Civil & Structural Engineer IFR
October 2017 Roger Kwok Ching Pun – Lead Corrosion Engineer IFR
October 2017 Yuh-Long Hwang – Lead Mechanical Engineer (Utilities, Energy & Heat Transfer) IFR
October 2017 Zamir Mukhanbetov – Maintenance Support Service Team Lead IFR
October 2017 Ayagoz Rakhmetulina – Head of Codes & Standards IFI
October 2017 Coen Fossen – General Manager (Technical) IFI
October 2017 Glenn Bernd Dehler – Engineering Manager IFI
October 2017 Gulmira Sadenova – Codes & Standards Coordinator IFI
October 2017 Igor Lukashov – Core Systems Manager & Deputy New Developments Director IFI
October 2017 Ronald Ross Nance – Engineering Manager (Projects) IFI
October 2017 Tatyana Pak – Head of Production Projects IFI
October 2017 Wolfgang Probst – Project Execution Services Manager IFI
IFI – issued for Information; IFR – issued for review

Revision Change Summary

Rev. Date Section Description of Change
P01 10/2017 Preliminary issue
A01 12/2018 Approved version

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 5
1.1 SCOPE 5
1.2 PURPOSE 5
1.3 SPECIFIC TERMS, DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS 5
1.3.1 General NCOC N.V. Terms & Definitions 5
1.3.2 Specific STN Terms, Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions 5
1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS 6
1.5 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE 7

2. DEVIATIONS FROM SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 7

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 8

4. MATERIALS 9
4.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 9
4.2 NON-METALLIC SEALS 10

5. CERTIFICATION 11

6. SUB SUPPLIERS 11

7. IDENTIFICATION MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR VALVES 11

8. VALVE TESTING, INSPECTION AND REPAIR 12

8.1 TESTING 12
8.2 INSPECTION 12
8.3 REPAIR OF CASTINGS 12

9. VALVE PRESERVATION 13

10. PREPARATION AND PACKING FOR SHIPMENT 13

ANNEX A. GATE & GLOBE VALVES 14

ANNEX B. CHECK VALVES 15

ANNEX C. BALL VALVES 16

ANNEX D. BUTTERFLY VALVES 17

ANNEX E. HIGH PRESSURE VALVES 18

ANNEX F. TUNGSTEN CARBIDE COATING 22

ANNEX G. FUGITIVE EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS 24

ANNEX H. DOUBLE BLOCK AND BLEED VALVES 27

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PREFACE
NCOC N.V. Company Technical Standards (STNs) are developed for mandatory internal use in regards to
technical work describing specifications, common terminology and specific criteria reflecting essential
project requirements to comply with RoK regulations (legislative) requirements.
The objective of the STNs is to establish fit-for-purpose design and engineering requirements, based on
experience and good engineering practices acquired by NCOC N.V. personnel during their involvement with
the design, construction, operation and maintenance of NCOC N.V. assets as well as the experience of co-
venture companies. Where appropriate STNs are based on, or reference is made to, International,
Regional, National and Industry Standards.
This content of this STN shall be reviewed, updated / revised (as required), and re-issued no later than 5
years from the last Revision Date.
Contractors during their operations shall determine by careful scrutiny and define a possibility of referenced
standards application, including HSE, economic, and legal aspects. In all cases, the Contractor shall inform
the Company of any deviation from the requirements of referenced standard which is considered to be
necessary in order to comply with new or revised RoK regulations and all other cases.
Subject to any particular terms and conditions as may be set forth in specific agreements with users, NCOC
N.V. disclaims any liability of whatsoever nature for any damage (including injury or death) suffered by any
company or person whomsoever as a result of or in connection with the use, application or implementation
of any STN, combination of STN or any part thereof, even if it is wholly or partly caused by negligence on
the part of NCOC N.V. The benefit of this disclaimer shall inure in all respects to NCOC N.V. and/or any
company affiliated to the companies that may issue STN or require the use of STN.
Without prejudice to any specific terms in respect of confidentiality under relevant contractual
arrangements, STN shall not, without the prior written consent of NCOC N.V., be disclosed by users to any
company or person whomsoever and the STN shall be used exclusively for the purpose for which they have
been provided to the user. They shall be returned after use, including any copies, which shall only be made
by users with the express prior written consent of NCOC N.V.
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NCOC N.V. may at any time require information satisfactory to them in order to ascertain how users
implement this requirement.
This STN is developed in accordance with NCOC N.V. Technical Standards Management process.
Comments to this STN should be sent to C&S Group at Codes&StandardsNV@ncoc.kz mail box.

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE
This document specifies the minimum requirements governing the Technical Supply Conditions of
valves for NCOC Project.

1.2 PURPOSE
This specification is an integral part of any Enquiry, Material Requisition or Purchase order package
for valves, and shall be read in conjunction with the documentation referenced in the Enquiry,
Material Requisition or Purchase Order Package.

1.3 SPECIFIC TERMS, DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

1.3.1 General NCOC N.V. Terms & Definitions

The following is a list of general NCOC N.V. terms commonly used in the NCOC Technical Standards
NCOC N.V. Term Explanation / Definition
Company North Caspian Operating Company N.V. (NCOC N.V.)
The Contractor is the party who has entered into a written agreement with Company
to carry out all or part of the design, engineering, procurement, construction,
Contractor
commissioning and/or management of a project, operation or maintenance of a
facility.

The Supplier is a Manufacturer or Vendor that provides equipment, materials, and/or

Supplier
services to Company or the Contractor.

RoK Republic of Kazakhstan

SRS Company Intranet based Standards Reference System
STN North Caspian Operating Company N.V. Technical Standard
Shall The word shall is used to indicate that a provision is mandatory

1.3.2 Specific STN Terms, Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions

The following is a list of specific terms, acronyms, abbreviations, and definitions used in this document
Term / Abbreviation Explanation / Definition
API American Petroleum Institute
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
BS British Standard
CE Carbon Equivalent
CRA Corrosion Resistant Alloy
EEMUA Engineering Equipment and Material Users Association
EN Euro Norm
FE Fugitive Emission
HB Hardness Brinell
HV Hardness Vickers
HVOF High Velocity Oxygen Fuel process
ISO International Standards Organisation
LTCS Low Temperature Carbon Steel
MPQ Manufacturing Procedure Qualification
MSS Manufacturers Standardisation Society
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
NB Nominal Bore
NDE Non-Destructive Examination
NPS Nominal Pipe Size
NPT National Pipe Thread
PMI Positive Material Identification
PWHT Post Weld Heat Treatment
RTJ Ring Type Joint
WPS Welding Procedure Specification

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WT Wall Thickness

1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

The following is a list of documents that are specifically referenced within this standard. Unless specifically designated by
date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used. Together with any amendments, supplements, or revisions thereto.
Ref. Document Number / Link Title / Description
Bulk Materials – Traceability, Marking and Colour Coding for Material
(1) KE01-00-000-KD-P-ST-0009-000
Identification Purposes During Storage and Fabrication
(2) STN-00-Z21-V-SP-0006 High Pressure Piping Welding and Fabrication Specification
(3) STN-00-Z20-V-SP-0002 Materials for Sour Service
(4) STN-00-Z22-V-SP-0003 Specification for External Coating - Onshore/Offshore
(5) STN-00-Z26-P-SP-0006 Piping Material Specification
(6) STN-00-Z26-P-TD-0001 Piping Valve Data Sheets
(7) KE01-00-000-KD-V-SS-0012-000 Casting Quality Inspection
Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through NPS 24 Metric/Inch
(8) ASME B16.5
Standard
(9) ASME B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges: NPS 26 through NPS 60 Metric/Inch Standard
(10) ASME B31.3 Process Piping
(11) ASME B36.10M Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Rules for Construction of Pressure
(12) ASME Section VIII
Vessels
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Welding, Brazing, and Fusing
(13) ASME Section X Qualifications – Qualification Standard for Welding, Brazing, and Fusing
Procedures; Welders; Brazers; and Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Operators
(14) API 6A Redline Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Pipeline Transportation Systems -
(15) ISO 14313
Pipeline Valves
(16) API 594 Check Valves: Flanged, Lug, Wafer, and Butt-Welding
(17) API 598 Valve Inspection and Testing
(18) API 600 Steel Gate Valves - Flanged and Butt-Welding Ends, Bolted Bonnets
(19) API 609 Butterfly Valves: Double-Flanged, Lug- and Wafer-Type
(20) ASTM A105/A105M Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings for Piping Applications
Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges,
(21) ASTM A182/A182M
Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service
Specification for Steel Globe and Globe Stop and Check Valves (Flanged
(22) BS 1873 and Butt Welding Ends) for the Petroleum, Petrochemical and Allied
Industries
(23) BS EN ISO 17292 Metal Ball Valves for Petroleum, Petrochemical and Allied Industries
Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves for Sizes DN 100 and Smaller, for the
(24) BS EN ISO 15761
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
Industrial Valves - Testing Of Metallic Valves - Part 1: Pressure Tests, Test
BS EN 12266-1
Procedures and Acceptance Criteria - Mandatory Requirements.
(25) Industrial Valves - Testing Of Metallic Valves - Part 2: Tests, Test Procedures
BS EN 12266-2
and Acceptance Criteria - Supplementary Requirements
(26) BS EN ISO 10497 Testing of Valves - Fire Type-Testing Requirements (ISO 10497:2010)
Non-Destructive Testing - Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel
(27) EN ISO 9712
(ISO 9712:2012)
Industrial Valves -- Measurement, Test and Qualification Procedures for
(28) ISO 15848-1 Fugitive Emissions -- Part 1: Classification System and Qualification
Procedures for Type Testing of Valves
Industrial Valves -- Measurement, Test and Qualification Procedures for
(29) ISO 15848-2
Fugitive Emissions -- Part 2: Production Acceptance Test of Valves
Petroleum, Petrochemical, and Natural Gas Industries - Materials for Use In
H[2]S-Containing Environments In Oil and Gas Production - Part 1: General
(30) NACE MR0175 ISO 15156 Principles for Selection of Cracking-Resistant Materials - Part 2: Cracking-
Resistant Carbon and Lowalloy Steels, and the Use of Cast Irons - Part 3:
Cracking-Resistant CRAs (Corrosion-Resistant Alloys) and Other Alloys
(31) NACE TM 01 87 Evaluating Elastomeric Materials in Sour Gas Environments
(32) API 10000&15000 Ball Valves
(33) FIM-T30-GL-0002-000 Guidelines for Valve Trim and Seal Material Selection in Sour Service
(34) ISO 10474 Steel and Steel Products — Inspection Documents
(35) EN 10204 Metallic Products – Type of Inspection Documents
(36) MSS SP 25 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions

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Ref. Document Number / Link Title / Description

Gate, Globe, and Check Valves for Sizes DN 100 (NPS 4) and Smaller for
(37) API 602
the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
(38) ASME B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
(39) ASME B16.34 Valves - Flanged, Threaded and Welding End
(40) API 608 Metal Ball Valves - Flanged, Threaded, and Welding Ends
(41) ASME B16.10 Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves
(42) ASME B16.25 Butt-Welding Ends
(43) API 6FA Specification for Fire Test for Valves
(44) AWS E9015-B or AWS ER90S-G American Welding Society Consumables
(45) ASTM A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
(46) ASTM A 388/A388M Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Forgings
(47) ASTM C633 Test Method for Adhesion or Cohesion Strength of Thermal Spray Coatings
Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for
(48) ASTM A 352/A352M
Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature Service
Specification for Steel Check Valves (Flanged and Butt-Welding Ends) for the
(49) BS 1868
Petroleum, Petrochemical and Allied Industries
(50) API 6D Specification for Pipeline and Piping Valves
Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Qualifications Of Procedures and
(51) ASTM A 488/A488M
Personnel
(52) GOST 5762-2002 Pipeline Industrial Valves. Gate Valves PN #250. General Specifications
Oil and Gas Industry. Steel Stop Valve, Ball Valve and Nonreturn Valve for
(53) ST RK ISO 15761-2004
DN 100 and less Dimensions
(54) GOST 33423-2015 Pipeline Valves. Swing and Lift Check Valves. General Specifications
(55) GOST 9544-2015 Pipeline Valves. Leakage Rates of Valves

1.5 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

Unless stated otherwise in project specific documentation, technical requirements and
specifications are defined in accordance with the following Order of Precedence (hierarchy):
1. This NCOC Technical Standard (STN)
2. Other Company Standards (Explicitly Referenced in this STN)
3. Industry Standards (Explicitly Referenced in this STN)
4. Other Normative Industry or RoK Standards (Not Explicitly Referenced in this STN)
Any interpretation of precedence, unresolved conflicts or discrepancies between the requirements
defined in this NCOC Technical Standard and other applicable Codes, Standards, Laws,
Regulations or Project Specific Documents shall be advised to Company and addressed in writing
by use of the established NCOC N.V. Clarification Procedure.
In the event that a requirement defined by this STN is considered fit-for-purpose by Company but is
identified as non-compliant with RoK National and/or Local Regulations by a recognized
Kazakhstan authority (e.g. GOSP Entity, RoK Design Institute, etc.), the RoK requirement shall be
challenged. If the challenge is unsuccessful, the STN requirement shall be modified (as required)
to ensure that all safety, technical, and RoK certification requirements are satisfied.

2. DEVIATIONS FROM SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Supplier shall clearly define, in their quotations, any deviations from the requirements of the enquiry
package and /or from the requirements of any reference specification, code or standard noted in, or
attached to, the enquiry.
These deviations shall be listed in a separate section of the quotation entitled
• "Exceptions to Specification".
Where there are no deviations, Supplier shall state in their quotations
• "No Deviations".
Once a Purchase Order has been awarded, no deviations, other than those that were listed in a
quotation and accepted by the Contractor in writing will be considered.

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3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Valves fabrication shall be in accordance with the relevant valve data sheets contained in STN-00-
Z26-P-TD-0001 Ref. (6) attached to any Enquiry, Material Requisition or Purchase order package
for valves.
Design of the gear box/ actuator adapter shall be self-draining and non-accumulation of liquids.
Glue if used for trunnion bearings shall be suitable for the process fluid composition.
Valve supplier shall provide test certificate to show that the valve has been design validation tested
to guarantee the soft parts used and meet torque requirements.
Nominal valve sizes are to be shown in inches and decimal or fractions (e.g. 1.500 or 1 ½). General
dimensions shall be in millimetres.
Pressure classes (i.e. 150LB) are to be shown in ASME ratings or API 6A rating (with exception to
12,500 psi class) but pressures shall be expressed in bar g. All other units are to be expressed in SI
units.
Flanged ends shall be integral with the body; full penetration butt-welded flanges shall be allowed
only if specified in the relevant data sheets or by prior approval.
The length of lever type handle or the diameter of the manual gear handwheel shall be sized so that
the applied input force to open or close the valve at the maximum differential pressure does not
exceed 360N. Valves that require operating force in excess of that specified shall be provided with
a gear operator, even if not specified in the purchase description.
The maximum handwheel diameter shall be 750 mm and maximum lever length shall be limited to
450mm.
The gear operator, handwheel, levers and associated components including lubricants shall be
suitable for operation at the minimum ambient temperature of -36 deg.C.
Gear operators shall be totally enclosed weatherproof type packed with a suitable lubricant, and
fitted with a grease nipple.
Gear operators shall be supplied complete with hand wheels and position indicators.
On quarter turn valves levers shall connect to the valve stem whereby the centre line of the lever
shall be in line with the centre line of the pipe when the valve is in the open position. The design
shall prevent the lever being assembled to the stem in any other alignment.
Lever operated valves are to be fitted with permanent stops on the valve bonnet at the full open and
full closed positions to prevent the closure member from moving through more than 90 degrees.
Table 1 gives the sizes at which gear operators shall be specified:
Note for ball valves, sizes indicated are for reduced bore.

Table 1: Sizes of valves with gear operators

Type Class
150 300 600 900 1500/2500
Gate 14” 14” 10” 8” 8”
Globe 8” 8” 6” 6” 4”
Ball 8” 8” 6” 4” 4”
Butterfly/Plug 8” & larger

A gear operator for gate and globe valves shall be bevel type unless spur type is specifically stated.
Both bevel and spur gear operators shall be the type with 4 or 8 bolt mountings which allows them
to be orientated on site in any of four 90° positions.
Chain for valve operation to be provided only if specified in the valve data sheet.

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All valve assemblies of weight 500 kg and above shall be provided with adequate lifting points to
facilitate installation and maintenance lifting in both vertical and horizontal orientations. Valve
assemblies shall include operators (manual gear operator or actuator including attachments).
Lifting points shall take the form of integral closed pad-eyes (open pad-ears are not acceptable),
suitably distributed about the centre of gravity to ensure a stable lifting operation. Alternatively lifting
points shall be provided as screw-in lifting swivel rings.
All attachments for lifting purposes must be fully certified and supplied with full certification
documentation together with all relevant safety instructions for use.
The safe working load of each individual lifting point or attachment shall exceed the weight of the
valve and operator assembly.
The trim numbers given in this document shall be as defined in Section 3 of API 600 and also
applies to globe and check valves.
Flange gasket contact surface finish where raised face flanges are specified shall be 3.2 to 6.3 µm
Ra as referenced in ASME B16.5.
The sidewalls of RTJ grooves in flanges up to and including Class 2500 shall have a surface finish
no rougher than 1.6μm RMS. For Class 10000 and Class 15000 flanges, the sidewalls of the RTJ
grooves in flanges shall have a surface finish no rougher than 0.8μm RMS.
Flanges on valves NPS 26” and larger shall comply with ASTM B16.47 Series A.
Boltholes shall straddle the neutral axis.
All uni-directional valves or valves with preferred direction of flow shall have a flow direction arrow
cast or stamped on the body.
When indicated in the valve data sheet, ANNEX G “Fugitive Emissions Requirements” shall apply.
Where CRA cladded valves are required, the following requirements shall be met:
The iron content of the clad layer shall not exceed 5% at 3mm from the base material.
The clad thickness shall not be less than 3 mm.
Where 316 overlay is offered, material shall meet the requirements of API 6A.
All CRA materials and cladding shall be subject to liquid penetrant examination in accordance with
ASME BPVC Section VIII div. 1 Appendix 8.
Additionally high pressure valves (API 10000 & 15000) shall also meet the requirements of section
E.6.
Gate valves are rated for PN≤ 250 shall be comply with general technical requirements of GOST
5762-2002.
Requirements for compacted steel stop valve, ball valve and nonreturn valve for DN≤100 are
considered in ST RK ISO 15761-2004.
Back seats, check valves, non-return-stop and non-return-controlled valves are rated for PN≤ 250
shall be comply with GOST 33423-2015.

4. MATERIALS

4.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Materials shall be as specified on the data sheet.
All valves except Nickel Aluminium Bronze and 1¼Cr-½Mo shall meet the requirement of NACE
MR0175 regardless of the fluid service.
A hardness variation between valve flange and gasket of approximately 30 HB shall be maintained.
For LTCS and austenitic stainless steel valves, ring joint flange grooves, shall have a minimum
hardness of 160 HB
For alloy 625 and 825 valves, ring joint flange grooves, shall have a minimum hardness of 200 HB

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Austenitic stainless steel ring joint gaskets shall be in the fully solution annealed condition to give a
maximum hardness of 135 HB.
Nickel Alloy steel ring joint gaskets shall have a maximum hardness of 160 HB.
Duplex (UNS S31803) ring joint gaskets shall have a maximum hardness in the range of 235 – 270
HB depending on flange hardness.
Where ring joint gaskets are used for the body to bonnet joint it shall be an oval ring with a
hardness minimum 10% lower than the body and bonnet and equal corrosion resistance to that of
the valve body.
Asbestos shall not be used for non-metallic gaskets or part of metallic gaskets, or for gland packing.
Where indicated in the Material Requisition, LTCS valves in highly sour services shall also comply
with the requirements of STN-00-Z20-V-SP-0002 Ref. (3) in addition to requirements of the relevant
ASTM or other standards listed in the valve data sheets.
Valve for sour service shall comply with Guidelines for Valve Trim and Seal Material Selection in
Sour Service FIM-T30-GL-0002-000.
LTCS forgings shall be fully killed and Fine grained and shall be supplied in the Normalised and
Tempered or Quenched and Tempered condition.
LTCS castings shall be fully killed and supplied in the Normalised, Normalised and Tempered or
Quench and Tempered condition.
Alloy 625/825 material shall be supplied in the annealed condition.
2¼Cr1Mo steel valves for use in high pressure service, as defined in Paragraph E.1, shall comply
with the requirements specified in ANNEX E.
All austenitic stainless steel materials shall be solution annealed.
All Duplex stainless steel castings and forgings to be impact tested at - 46°C,(45 joules average,35
joules min) and to have a PREN ≥33, (where PREN = %Cr + 3.3%Mo + 16%N)
All other materials shall be supplied heat treated in accordance with relevant ASTM material
designation requirements.
All valves shall be suitable for the environmental minimum temperature of (minus) -36°C, and as
such all components not pressure containing but subject to structural loads, such as but not limited
to, gland plates or gland flanges, cast yokes if not integral with the bonnet, and all bolting shall be
supplied in a material suitable for the stated temperature.
Where requisition description specifies 6.0 mm corrosion allowance, valve body wall thickness shall
include 6.0 mm corrosion allowance in addition to the wall thickness required for pressure
containment purposes. Function of valve shall not be affected in the corroded state.
Ball valves shall include 316L SS weld overlay on seat pocket areas where 6.0 mm corrosion
allowance is specified in requisition description.

4.2 NON-METALLIC SEALS

All non-metallic seals in sour service shall meet the qualification requirements of NACE TM0187.
All non-metallic seals shall be demonstrated (test results to be provided) as suitable for the service
specified in the valve data sheet. In particular this shall include where applicable for the pressure
rating, temperature, sour service, fire resistance and explosive decompression.
Viton and nitrile seals shall not be used for valve seals in any sour service. They can be used only
in non-sour and utility (air, water and nitrogen) application.
Fluorocarbon O-rings shall not be used on amine services where seals, packing materials and
gaskets are recommended by supplier.
Supplier shall confirm that proposed seals/gaskets are compatible with the process condition and
fluid media.

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5. CERTIFICATION
Material Certificates in accordance with ISO 10474 3.1.B/ EN 10204.3.1.B is required for all
pressure retaining components and as a minimum shall include:
• Chemical Analysis by Heat
• Mechanical Properties
• Heat Treatment Statement and Number
• Non Destructive Test results
• Hydrostatic and/or Pneumatic Test results
• Heat or Melt Number
In addition, all Sour valves as noted on valve data sheets shall be certified compliance with NACE
MR0175.
Material certificates for dual certified stainless steel materials shall indicate compliance with the
requirements of both grades of stainless steel as stated in the stock code description.
All certificates shall state the Manufacturers name and location, all forging and casting certificates
shall be from original forge or foundry. Certificates shall include the Supplier’s purchase order
number and purchase order item number.
All other components not required to be covered by ISO 10474 3.1.B/ EN 10204.3.1.B shall require
a test report in accordance with ISO 10474 3.1.B/ EN 10204.3.1.B.

6. SUB SUPPLIERS
Supplier shall submit, for Contractor’s approval, a list of sub-suppliers of major components and the
manufacturing/assembly locations. This listing shall be included with all bid submissions and is not
subject to revision prior to or after award of a purchase order without written approval.

7. IDENTIFICATION MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR VALVES

In addition to the marking required by the valve data sheets for bodies or bonnets the heat or melt
number shall be marked and shall be traceable to the relevant material certificate in accordance
with Bulk Materials – Traceability, Marking and Colour Coding for Material Identification Purposes
During Storage and Fabrication KE01-00-000-KD-P-ST-0009-000 Ref. (1).
The heat number shall be “Stamped” on castings or forgings, or raised integral characters as part of
the casting or forging process.
All valves shall be equipped with a proper identification name-plate, which shall report the following
information:
• valve tag;
• nominal diameter;
• rating;
• body material;
• trim material;
• vendor name and/or trade mark;
• serial number, fabrication year and order number;
• stock code
The valves name-plate shall be of stainless steel or nickel alloy.
Valve body and bonnet markings shall be in accordance with MSS SP25.

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8. VALVE TESTING, INSPECTION AND REPAIR

8.1 TESTING
In addition to test and inspection required by Valve Data Sheets, the test fluid for hydrostatic testing
shall be water containing a suitable corrosion inhibitor. The water shall not have more than 30ppm
chloride content.
All valves shall be properly flushed and sufficiently dried after hydrostatic testing.
The type and style of valve stem packing or stem seals used during pressure testing shall be the
same as that specified to be supplied with the valve.
Where BS EN 12266-1 and BS EN 12266-2 is specified in valve data sheet for pressure testing,
permissible leakage rates for soft seated valves shall be Rate ‘A’ and for metal seated valves rate
‘D’.
The level and classes of valve trim leakage, as well as the results of the leakage testing of the valve
trim shall be comply with the requirements of GOST 9544-2015.

8.2 INSPECTION
Valve inspection shall meet the requirements of the valve data sheet.
For cast components
All pressure containing castings and forgings shall be procured from Suppliers who can
demonstrate their ability to supply sound forgings and castings, operating quality systems in
accordance with the requirements of ISO 9002. All pilot castings shall have been subject to 100%
volumetric examination.
Casting NDE requirements
Casting quality designations, which indicate inspection requirements, are defined in KE01-00-000-
KD-V-SS-0012-000 Ref. (7).
For valves the following Casting Quality applies:

Material Class Casting Quality

LTCS
ASTM A352 Gr LCC 150,300,600 B
900 & greater A
Stainless & Alloy 825/625 & Duplex
All grades 150,300,600 B
900 & greater A
Forging requirements.
Forgings for class 2500 and greater shall be Ultrasonic Tested in accordance with ASTM
A388/A388M.
For all, the inspection procedure and acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with Specification
KE01-00-000-KD-V-SS-0012-000 Ref. (7).

8.3 REPAIR OF CASTINGS

Repair Procedures.
Supplier shall proceed with valve parts repair only with Company approval.
The repair of any defect found on casting by plugging, peening, use of plaster or cement
compounds, or impregnation by plastic materials or similar compounds is prohibited. Repairs to the
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Major repairs are defined as those that require removal in excess of 20% of the casting wall
thickness or 25mm whichever is less or those that result in s repair area that exceeds 6500mm2.
For quality standard A & B as defined in Specification KE01-00-000-KD-V-SS-0012-000 Ref. (7),
weld repair procedures shall be submitted for approval for all major repairs.
Repairs of parts of cast valves by welding shall be in compliance with appendix 7 of ASME code
Section VIII Div.1. The welding procedures shall be qualified in accordance with ASTM A
488/A488M. Adequate heat treatment shall follow the welding in accordance with the valve material
code.
All weld repairs shall be re-examined by appropriate methods and as defined in Specification KE01-
00-000-KD-V-SS-0012-000 Ref. (7).
Weld repairs to carbon steel castings specified to meet NACE MR0175 shall be PWHT, and shall
comply with its requirements.
No weld repairs shall be allowed in wrought or forged materials.

9. VALVE PRESERVATION
All valves shall be completely drained of test fluid and thoroughly dried. Machined surfaces shall be
coated with a light film of a high viscosity rust inhibiting oil, suitable for -36 to +50 °C.
For onshore all LTCS and 1¼Cr½Mo valve bodies shall be painted to coating system 1C/3C in
accordance with the requirements of STN-00-Z22-V-SP-0003 Ref. (4).
For offshore barges and islands all LTCS and 2¼Cr1Mo valve bodies shall be painted to coating
system 2D/3B in accordance with the requirements of STN-00-Z22-V-SP-0003 Ref. (4).
316 stainless, 6Mo Austenitic, Duplex, and 825 Nickel alloy valve bodies shall be painted to coating
system 5B in accordance with the requirements of STN-00-Z22-V-SP-0003 Ref. (4).
Alloy 625 and Nickel Aluminium Bronze valves shall not be painted.

10. PREPARATION AND PACKING FOR SHIPMENT

Gate and globe valves shall be in the closed position for shipment and ball valves shall be in the
open position.
Valves shall be shipped with the correct stem packing installed and with the gland follower
sufficiently tightened to prevent loss of packing gland bolting during shipment.
Valves shall be prepared in such a manner as to avoid damage or atmospheric corrosion to inside
or outside surfaces or parts, during storage or while in transit. Use API 600 as a minimum standard
of acceptance.
Austenitic stainless steel valves shall be protected from chlorine attack such as might occur from
exposure to saltwater spray or atmosphere during shipment, cleaning, fabrication, testing, and
storage. Protection shall also be provided if shipping by truck in areas where road salt is used.
Consideration shall be given to enclosing or wrapping in a vapour proof barrier material.
All valves shall be export packed. Valves shall be shipped in wooden boxes or crates, individually
or collectively, in a manner to prevent shifting within the container.
End flanges shall be fitted with 6 mm thick plywood covers for valves up to 10” NB and 9mm thick
for valves 12” NB and above, which shall be the same outside diameter of the flange of the valve.
The covers shall be fixed to the flanges with at least 4 bolts whose diameter is at least half of the
diameter of the nominal size of the ASME specified bolts for the flange. Weld end Valves shall be
similarly treated but the plywood disc shall be securely wired or banded on. The ends of socket and
threaded end valves shall be protected by tight fitting plastic caps. Cardboard or pressboard end
protectors (which absorb water) are unacceptable.
LTCS and ferritic alloy steel flanged and butt weld end valves shall have end flange facing and
bevels coated with a peelable or solvent-removable rust-preventative coating before the end
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ANNEX A. GATE & GLOBE VALVES

A.1 Steel gate valves shall conform to the following standards, except where modified by this
specification:
• API 600 for sizes 2" through 24" and in general for larger sizes.
• API 602 for sizes 1/2" through 1-1/2".
A.2 Steel globe valves shall conform to the following standards, except where modified by this
specification:
• BS EN ISO 15761 for sizes 1/2" through 1 1/2”.
• BS 1873 for sizes 2” through “24”.
Pressure testing shall be in accordance with API 598.
A.3 Gates, in wedge gate valves shall be forged or cast. Welded fabrication is not acceptable.
A.4 Lantern rings and leak-off plugs shall not be fitted unless specified.
A.5 Valves with screwed end connections shall be with threads as per NPT (female) to ASME
B1.20.1.
A.6 All gate and globe valves shall have back seats.

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ANNEX B. CHECK VALVES

B.1 Steel check valves shall conform to the following standards except where modified by this
specification and or valve data sheet:
• BS EN ISO 15761 for Check Valves sizes 1/2".
• API 594 for Wafer Check Valves 2" and larger.
• BS 1868(1975) for Swing Check Valves 2”and larger.
Pressure testing shall be in accordance with API 598.
B.2 All check valves shall be suitable for horizontal as well as vertical installation (swing check
valves suitable for installation in horizontal and in vertical with flow upwards).
B.3 All wafer check valves shall be of “Retainerless design”.
B.4 All threaded valves to have NPT (F) end connection suitable for pipe outside diameter as
per ASME B36.10.
B.5 Wafer-type check valves shall not be used in hydrocarbon services.

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ANNEX C. BALL VALVES

C.1 Steel ball valves shall conform to the following standards, except where modified by this
specification:
• API 608 for 1/2” thru 12”, Class 150 and 300.
• API 6D and ASME B16.34 for other sizes and classes, 1/2" through 24” except where
modified by this specification.
• BS EN ISO 17292 for valve sizes 1/2" through 8" - shall be acceptable as an alternative.
C.2 Pressure testing shall be in accordance with API 598 unless noted on the valve data sheet.
C.3 All ball valves shall be of "FIRE SAFE" execution in accordance with API 6FA and BS EN
ISO 10497 codes as specified in the valves data sheets.
C.4 All valves shall be fitted with an anti-static device in accordance with API 608 and BS EN
ISO 17292.
C.5 The ball shall be of a one-piece solid construction with a continuous through bore, welded-
in liners are not acceptable.
C.6 Stems shall be anti-blow-out design. Stem retention shall not depend on the packing gland.
C.7 All ball valves are required to provide automatic body cavity pressure relief to prevent over
pressurisation.
C.8 Non-metallic components for valves indicated without cryogenic service shall be suitable for
use at minimum temperature of -36 °C.
C.9 All soft seated valves shall be suitable for a maximum design temperature of 200°C (400°F)
and the co-incident pressure rating of ASME B16.34 for the specified body material. Vendor shall
submit details with bid.
C.10 All ball valves shall be long pattern design with dimensions to ASME B16.10.
C.11 Where API 6D/ISO 14313 is specified, for face to face std., normal pattern dimensions shall
be followed (NOT the short pattern).
C.12 For Top Entry ball valves with butt welding ends the manufacturer shall supply and weld in
place 2 off “pup pieces” for each valve.
The length of each “pup piece” shall be as per the Table A1 below.
The material and wall thickness of the “pup piece” shall be as specified on the relevant valve data
sheet (VDS) and the end finish shall be to ASME B16.25.
When “pup pieces” are used in sour service, the pipe material used shall be in accordance with
Materials for Sour Service STN-00-Z20-V-SP-0002 Ref. (3).
The manufacturer shall confirm where transition pieces are required; they can be incorporated into
the pup piece length as specified below.
The manufacturer shall confirm the maximum temperature at the valve body to which the valve
body can be heated without being damaged.

Table A1: Length of each Pup Piece (2 off per valve)

DN (inches) of 26”-
2" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 24” >30”
Valve 30”
Length of one Pup
200 200 300 300 300 400 400 400 600 600 600 700 800
Piece (mm)
Note. Same length of “pup piece” for all pressure classes

The length of each pup piece for alloy 825/625 solid or clad valves shall be 200mm for valves up to
20” (inc) and 250mm for 24” and above.

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ANNEX D. BUTTERFLY VALVES

D.1 Butterfly Valves shall conform to API 609 for sizes 2” through 24”NB and in general for
larger sizes, except where modified by these specifications;-
D.2 Metal Seated Butterfly Valves shall be supplied with the following features:
• Designed in accordance with API 609 Category B.
• Bi-directional and fully rated to ASME B16.34.
• One piece blow-out proof shaft.
• Hydrotested in accordance with BS EN 12266-1 and BS EN 12266-2, leakage rate ‘A’ and
guaranteed ‘Tight Shut Off’
• All sizes and pressure ratings gear operated
• Firesafe in accordance with API 6FA or BS EN ISO 10497.
D.3 Butterfly valves offered lugged in lieu of double flanged shall be through drilled and tapped.
The bidder is to state, in his quotation, diameter of tapped holes with partial penetration and is to
provide a list, with his quotation, of the quantity, and effective thread depth of these tapped holes
for each relevant size and type of valve on the enquiry.
All other valves offered lugged shall be through drilled, hole diameters being to suit ASME B16.5,
flanges.
D.4 Multi-position "locking lever" of the notched plate design to allow positive positioning in a
maximum number of intermediate positions are to be used where gear operators are not employed
(soft seated valves only).
D.5 Valves are to be suitable for installation with the operating shaft in the horizontal plane.
D.6 Valve stem packing shall be adjustable by means of an external gland.
D.7 In case of gear operated valves, it shall be possible to hold the valve disc in any
intermediate posSupervisor
ition under all operating conditions.
D.8 All valves shall be equipped with adjustable mechanical stop limiting devices to prevent
over travel of the valve disc in Open and Closed position.
D.9 All butterfly valves, both lever and gear operated, shall be supplied with a locking device
suitable for a heavy duty padlock to prevent operation in the locked position.
D.10 Valves shall be bi-directional.
D.11 Wafer-type batterfly valves shall not be used in hydrocarbon services.

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ANNEX E. HIGH PRESSURE VALVES

E.1 GENERAL
High Pressure Valves are defined as designed to withstand pressure in excess to that allowed by
ASME B16.5, class 2500.
The following valve types are permitted to use in the relevant operating conditions:
• Through conduit slab gate (block purpose);
• Swing check valves (nonreturn);
• Globe valves.
Design, Fabrication, Inspection and Testing shall be in general accordance to API 6A. Manufacturer
is required to indicate within his bid any deviation from the aforesaid mentioned standard.
During the bid and execution of the work, Manufacturer is encouraged to offer options that offer
improved safety and performance and reduce capital and operating costs of the valves especially
when supported by his experience with relevant similar service conditions.
E.2 DESIGN
Manufacturer shall design the valves in accordance with the project specification and the relevant
attachments. In case of conflict between the relevant project specification and codes (including this
one) the following order of precedence shall apply:
• Piping classes and valves data sheet;
• API 6A specification;
• Other herein listed international codes with the relevant amendments of this specification;
• Company standards;
• Vendor standards and best practices.
Product Specification Level and Performance Requirements shall be as follow: (unless otherwise
stated in Data Sheets)
• Product Specification Level, PSL 4;
• Performance Requirement Level, PR 2 including valve and seals.
Valves shall be top entry configuration only. Manufacturer shall guarantee the possibility to perform
minor and major maintenance activities without dismantling the valve from the line.
The valves shall be manufactured in integral body configuration. Bolted cover other than bonnet
cover shall be subject to Company approval.
Valves Ends shall be Butt Welded (BW): API standard flanges or any other types of flanges shall
not be used unless otherwise specified. They shall be supplied complete with pup pieces or
transition pieces to allow for the material grade and thickness transition between the valve body
and the adjacent pipe.
The valve manufacturer shall weld Company free issued 2 off “pup pieces” for each valve.
The length of each “pup piece” shall be as per the Table A2 below.
The material and wall thickness of the “pup piece”/transition pieces shall be as specified on the
relevant valve data sheet (VDS) and the end finish shall be to ASME B16.25.
The manufacturer shall confirm where transition pieces are required; they can be incorporated into
the pup piece length as specified below. Where transition pieces are required, they shall be
supplied by the Manufacturer.
The manufacturer shall confirm the maximum temperature at the valve body to which the valve
body can be heated without being damaged.

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Table A2: Length of each Pup Piece (2 off per valve)

DN (inches) of Valve 1” 2" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12"
Length of one Pup Piece
200 200 200 300 300 300 400
(mm)

The length of each pup piece for alloy 825/625 solid or clad valves shall be 200mm for all valves up
to 12” (inc).
Valves shall be designed to withstand the relevant operating conditions as indicated in the relevant
data sheet.
Pressure rating shall be as indicated in the data sheet: production flowlines valves shall be
designed for 10,000 psig while gas Injection valves shall be designed as for 12,500 psig as a
minimum.
For valves which are not in Manufacturers standard product, Manufacturer shall submit to Company
a fully detailed calculation in order to demonstrate that body and internal components can withstand
design conditions specified. Calculation shall be based on applicable international code
requirements; for this purpose all external loads, tension and bending moments shall be taken into
account, including the maximum torque developed by actuator.
Detailed drawings showing relevant features and dimension are required for review.
E.3 FABRICATION, INSPECTION AND TESTING
Fabrication, Inspection and testing shall be in accordance with specification API 6A.
Welding of the transition / pup-piece to the valve shall be completed by the valve manufacturer. The
welding procedure shall be qualified in accordance with High Pressure Piping Welding and
Fabrication Specification STN-00-Z21-V-SP-0006 Ref. (2).
The weld filler of two dissimilar material grades shall always match the highest grade material
composition and characteristics.
The filler metal used for making dissimilar welds between nickel alloys and LTCS or low alloy steels
shall comply with AWS ENiCrMo-3 or AWS ERNiCrMo-3. The filler metal used for making dissimilar
welds between LTCS and 2¼Cr1Mo steels shall comply with AWS E9015-B or AWS ER90S-G.
The complete welded assembly details shall be submitted to Company for approval, together with
the related welding procedure specification (WPS).
Weld repairs to the valve body shall not be permitted. Weld defects in the welds joining the
transition/pup-pieces to the valve body shall be repaired, subject to the approval of the Company.
All valves shall be 100% tested by Manufacturer. Hardness test shall be carried out on each valve
body.
Valves shall guarantee fugitive emission compliance with ANNEX G.
All valves shall be of "FIRE SAFE" execution in accordance with API 6FA, BS EN ISO 10497 as
specified in the valves data sheets.
There shall be no reduction in test pressure below rated working pressure for gas tests.
The manufacturer shall verify where pup/transition pieces are limiting the hydrostatic test pressure
above standard requirements and shall specify the applicable test pressure.
E.4 MATERIALS
Material to be used shall be in accordance with API 6A and the relevant valve data sheets. They
shall meet the requirements of the applicable API 6A class: EE-Sour service for Injection Flowlines
valves (Valves without cladding on process wetted areas) and HH-Sour service for Production
Flowlines valves (Valves with cladding on process wetted areas).
All materials and welds shall be in accordance with NACE MR0175.
Where specified, cladding with alloy 625 shall be in accordance with section E.6 and Tungsten
Carbide hard facing in accordance with ANNEX F.

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E.4.1 2¼Cr1Mo Valve body material

Where ASTM A182 Grade F22 Mod, (2¼Cr1Mo) material is specified in the Valve Data Sheets, the
chemical composition and mechanical properties shall comply with ASTM A182 Grade F22, (ASTM
A182 Grade F22V shall not be used), except as modified below:
Carbon (C) 0.18% max.
Silicon (Si) 0.30% max.
Sulphur(S) 0.006% max
Phosphorus (P) 0.006% max.
Nitrogen (N) 0.010% max.
Boron (B) 0.0005% max.
Tin (Sn) 0.010% max.
Arsenic(As) 0.010% max.
Antimony (Sb) 0.003% max.
Vanadium 0.010% max
Liquid quenching of 2¼Cr1Mo steel into either oil or water is an acceptable alternative to forced air
cooling.
Valve body strength shall be either 45K or 60K material grade in accordance with API 6A. API 6A
75K strength material shall not be used
Charpy V-notch impact tests shall be carried out on valves in accordance with the requirements of
ASTM A370. The impact test temperature shall be the lower of the minimum design temperature or
the temperature specified for the particular grade of material.
Valves shall be manufactured from forgings only. Cast material is not permitted. Where forgings are
used the hot forging process shall be in accordance with the relevant ASTM material standard with
a minimum reduction ratio of 4:1.
Different materials when backed by Manufacturers experience and supporting documents can be
proposed for consideration by Company.
E.4.2 Transition/pipe pup-piece material
For transition or pup pieces in ASTM A182 Grade F22 Mod., (2¼Cr1Mo), the same limitations on
the chemical composition shall apply as stated above for valve body material, except that the
following additional requirements shall also be satisfied:
The maximum carbon content shall not exceed 0.15%.
The following temper embrittlement factors shall apply:
J= (Si + Mn) × (P + Sn) × 10000 < 120 (elements entered as %’s)
X= (10P + 5Sb + 4Sn + As) / 100 < 12ppm (elements entered as ppm’s)
The minimum tempering temperature for the transition/pup-pieces shall be a minimum of 710°C.
Where the valve manufacturer is supplying transition or pup pieces a manufacturing procedure
qualification test on the material shall be carried out in accordance with STN-00-Z26-P-TD-0001
Ref. (6) and STN-00-Z26-P-SP-0006 Ref. (5).
Where the valve manufacturer is supplying 2¼Cr1Mo transition / pup-pieces, a minimum of two test
rings in the same material shall be supplied. The test rings shall be the same length as the
transition / pup-pieces, and the same nominal diameter and wall thickness as the pipe to which the
valve is to be joined. If more than two test rings are required, this will be indicated in the Purchase
order.
For the transition or pup pieces, the yield strength, tensile strength and elongation shall meet the
following requirements which are indicated in Table A3:

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Table A3: Requirements for transition / pup-pieces material

Tensile Tensile
Yield Strength Yield Strength Minimum
Strength Strength
Minimum Maximum Elongation
Minimum Maximum
(MPa) (MPa) (%)
(MPa) (MPa)

415 535 520 670 18

The ratio of the yield strength to ultimate tensile strength shall not exceed 0.80.
Different materials when backed by Manufacturers experience and supporting documents can be
proposed for consideration by Company.
Alloy 625 transition pieces shall be impact tested in accordance with ASTM A370 at the minimum
design temperature and shall comply the requirements of ASME B31.3 Chapter IX.2¼Cr1Mo
transition pieces shall be impact tested in accordance with ASTM A370 at (minus) -36°C. The
average absorbed energy shall be not less than 100J, with no individual absorbed energy value
less than 80J. The lateral expansion shall be measured and reported as per API 6A PSL4.
E.4.3 Hard facing / Seals
Elastomeric materials are not acceptable. All non-metallic seals shall be approved by Company and
rated for the design conditions specified in the valve data sheets. Sour service testing shall meet
the requirements of NACE TM0187 with a test medium representative of the service conditions, i.e.
>15 mol% H2S.
Testing, documentation and age control for all non-metallic seals shall meet the minimum quality
requirements of API 6A PSL2, unless the valve has a higher PSL rating, in which case that shall
govern.
All non-metallic seal materials and seal geometry shall be subject to Company approval.
E.5 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Manufacturer shall provide at bid stage adequate information demonstrating relevant experience in
High Pressure valve production at operating condition similar to that of the Kashagan field. This
shall as a minimum include a reference list containing the following information:
• Year of installation;
• Valves types & sizes;
• Service;
• Client;
• Operating pressure and temperature;
• Design pressure and temperature.
E.6 CRA (Corrosion Resistant Alloy) CLADDING
Class EE gas injection valves shall have alloy 625 cladding applied at seats pockets and other
critical sealing areas.
Class HH production valves shall be supplied in the CRA clad condition.
All cladding shall be in accordance with API 6A and Section 4.

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ANNEX F. TUNGSTEN CARBIDE COATING

F.1 GENERAL
The following requirements shall be considered as minimum requirements to be satisfied by
Manufacturer for Tungsten Carbide Coating. Manufacturer shall submit for Company approval his
own coating procedure.
F.2 COATING PROCESS
Coating process shall be HVOF (High Velocity Oxygen Fuel Process). Manufacturer can propose
alternative methods subject to Company approval.
F.3 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
F3.1 Technical data
The following data are required to Manufacturer:
• Nominal composition: 86% WC, 10% Co, 4% Cr;
• Minimal hardness: 1050 HV;
• Tensile Bond Strength: > 10,000 psi (Vendor to advise test method/standard)
•
3
Density: 10,4 g/cm ;
• Porosity: ≤ 1%.
F3.2 Thickness
The thickness of the coating shall be minimum 100 µm after grinding and polishing.
F3.3 Cleaning
Components shall be machined to achieve a surface roughness of 0.8 µm Ra. The components
shall be cleaned to remove oil/grease before coating process.
F3.4 Coating period
Coating period shall be advised by vendor. Small components shall be coated within 4 hours after
grit blasting.
F3.5 Sealing
All coated surfaces, excluding parts used on pure oxygen service shall be sealed after the spraying.
The type of sealing shall be specified in the manufacture procedure.
F3.6 Treatment after coating
All coated surfaces, excluding parts used on pure oxygen service shall be sealed after the spraying.
The seats shall be lapped with the corresponding seal surface to assure full tightness.
F4 TESTING
Vendor shall certify that its coating process is fully qualified for the operating service condition. The
qualification procedure shall as minimum include a bend test and a bonding test to be performed on
base material equal to the one to be coated. Vendor shall certify and provide corrosion test data to
support the service: this shall also include suitability with the actuator hydraulic fluid.
Each valve coating shall be checked to ensure that as minimum the following are achieved:
• Surface roughness shall be ≤ 0.10 µm Ra.
• 100 % of sealing area shall be dye penetrant examined (surface porosity test). No visible
defects are acceptable.
• Hardness test with 1050 HV value to be followed.
The test method used to determine the adhesion strength of the coating shall comply with ASTM
C633.
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Documentation to be produced shall be as follows:

• Certificate of conformity;
• Dimensional report;
• Coating test certificate (Hardness, porosity, composition and bond test result).

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ANNEX G. FUGITIVE EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

G.1 GENERAL
This ANNEX provides guidelines for fugitive emissions requirements. This section applies to all
process valves as indicated in the valve data sheets.
This specification is an amendment/supplement to ISO 15848-1 and ISO 15848-2.
Vendor is required to comply with the requirements specified in section G.2.
Vendor shall clearly state at Bid Stage, compliance with fugitive emissions requirements and submit
documents listed in section G.5 for Company evaluation.
Prior to onset production, Vendor is required to perform a type test in order to demonstrate
compliance with requirements of this standard and ISO 15848-1.
The necessity for type testing will be decided by the Company. An initial pre-type testing evaluation
will be conducted by the Company on the basis of previous type testing performed by Vendor
covering valves in similar services: for this purpose Vendor is required to submit the relevant
documentation indicated in section G.5.
Once qualified on the basis of the type testing, Vendor will be allowed to execute production from
the fugitive emissions point of view. The production valves will then be subject to sample testing as
per ISO 15848-2.
G.2 REQUIREMENTS
Fugitive emissions leakage requirements
The following technical requirements shall apply to valves:
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Tightness class. Class B (≤10 mg.s . m ).
• Endurance class. C01. The required minimum cycles shall be 500 cycles (full stroke) with 2
thermal cycles.
• Temperature class. The temperature classes shall be selected on the basis of the valves
design temperatures and according to ISO 15848-1 applicable temperature classes.
• Test fluid – Helium.
Sealing system design
Vendor is required to design the sealing system to satisfy the fugitive emissions requirements over
an extended service life and minimising the overall maintenance cost over a 40 years life.
Sealing system shall be suitable for design/operating requirements (design pressure, design
temperature, service conditions).
API valves shall be equipped with a double sealing system:
• Primary seal to provide barrier against stem gas leakage under continuous service
conditions;
• Secondary seal for safety purpose as to provide stem fugitive emissions barrier in case of
primary seal fault;
• Valve shall be equipped with a self-venting plug in order to permit the primary seal leakage
measurement.
G.3 TESTING FOR QUALIFICATION
Testing shall be done at the manufacturer’s works, end-user’s facilities or third party testing
institutes under controlled (laboratory) conditions.
Only fully assembled valves shall be used for Fugitive emissions testing. Mock up or test fixtures in
lieu of an assembled valve shall not be used.
Extension of qualification to untested valves aims to qualify with the minimum number of type tests
covering the whole supply. The extension of test to other untested valves shall be as stated in

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Tables A4 and A5. Any further qualification outside these parameters shall only be permitted with
the prior approval of the Company.
Table A4: All valves except API 6A

Nominal size of test valve Test Valve qualifies

¾” (DN20) ½” (DN15), ¾” (DN20), 1” (DN25), 1 1/2” (DN40)
3” (DN80) 2” (DN50), 3” (DN80), 4” (DN100), 6” (DN150)
10” (DN250) 8” (DN200), 10” (DN250), 12” (DN300), 14” (DN350)
18” (DN450) 16” (DN400), 18” (DN450), 20” (DN500), 24” (DN600)
26” & larger To be discussed with Company

Table A5: All API 6A valves

Nominal size of test valve Test Valve qualifies

2 9/16 1 13/16 or 2 1/16, 2 9/16, 3 1/16 or 3 1/8
5 1/8 4 1/16 or 4 1/8, 5 1/8, 7 1/16
11 9, 11, 13 5/8
16 3/4 To be discussed with Company

Combined detection of stem (or shaft) leakage and body seal leakage shall require prior approval of
the Company.
Valves FE-tested shall not have any protective painting or coating on the valve body and internals.
Surface treatments of pressure containing valve components, to prevent corrosion during storage
prior to and during manufacture with a primer coat are not acceptable (this in order not to hide any
porosity).
Valves shall be tested using the VACUUM test method or FLUSHING test method (Annex A2 ISO
15848-1. Test gas shall be helium (97%).
Leak testing shall be performed by operators qualified and certificated to EN ISO 9712 Level 2 for
LT.
The packing load shall ensure that the valve will not be difficult to operate. The valve opening and
closing torque shall be measured and shall be below the maximum value specified by Company.
Valves, except check valves, shall be tested with the stem in the horizontal position. Changes in the
test position of the valve shall be agreed with the Company.
Marking of valves to ISO 15848-1 and ISO 15848-2 shall not be carried out.
The type testing shall be performed on the basis of the following steps:
• Step 1: Preliminary tests at the room temperature;
• Step 2: Mechanical cycles test at a room temperature;
• Step 3: Static test at the selected test temperature;
• Step 4: Mechanical cycle test at the selected test temperature;
• Step 5: Intermediate static test at the room temperature;
• Step 6: Final test at the room temperature.
As amendment to ISO/DIS 15848-1, the following temperatures shall be used in the steps:
• The room temperature (RT) range shall be +5°C to +40°C.
• The tolerance on temperature shall be the lesser of ± 5 % and ± 15°C.
• t-46°C test shall qualify from -46°C up to Room Temperature.
• t-92°C test shall qualify from -92°C up to Room Temperature (if required).
• t200 test shall qualify from +5°C up to 200°C.

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• t400 test shall qualify from +5°C up to 400°C.

• Valves shall not be tested at temperatures outside their rated temperature ranges.

G.4 TESTING FOR PRODUCTION

During production valves shall be tested in accordance to ISO/DIS 15848-2 and as herein
amended.
Valve to be tested shall be selected in accordance to ISO 15848-2 Section 4.1. Company will select
valves.
Test pressure shall the valve design pressure.
Valve shall be tested in accordance with ISO/CD 15848-2 Section 6.1. Tightness class for stem
leakage shall be class B (<= 100 ppmv).
If the measured values are not within the required values then the valve shall be rejected and the
entire batch of valves shall be further tested. Resumption of manufacture shall only continue on
Company satisfaction of the determination of cause of failure. If failure is found to be caused by
material or installation procedure, type testing re-qualification will be required.
G.5 DOCUMENTATION TO BE ATTACHED TO BID
Vendor is required to attach at bid stage, documentation to state his previous experience with
fugitive emissions requirements.
This shall as minimum contain the documents produced for certification and the following:
• Valve drawings clearly showing sealing system configuration.
• Test procedure.
• Test results (in accordance with the requirements of ISO 15848-1 Section 6.
• Qualified valve make-up procedure, as used and certified in test.
• Certifications.
• Other documentation to assist Company evaluation.

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ANNEX H. DOUBLE BLOCK AND BLEED VALVES

H.1 All valves shall be of “FIRE SAFE” execution in accordance with API 6FA and BS EN ISO
10497 codes.
H.2 All valves shall be fitted with anti-static device in accordance with API 608 or BS EN ISO
17292.
H.3 Ball shall be of a one-piece solid construction with a continuous through bore, welded-in
liners are not acceptable.
H.4 Stems shall be anti-blow-out design. Stem retention shall not depend on the packing gland.
H.5 Non-metallic components for valves indicated without cryogenic service shall be suitable for
use at minimum temperature –36 Deg. C.
H.6 All soft seated valves shall be suitable for a maximum design temperature of 200 Deg C
(400 Deg F) and co-incident pressure rating of ASME B16.34 for the specified body
material. Vendor shall submit the details with the bid.
H.7 The valve body shall be of bolted construction and can be fully dismantled.
H.8 Needle valve shall be of back seat, bolted bonnet design.
H.9 An integral ball / stem design for seat supported (floating) ball is not acceptable.
H.10 For Full bore valves, minimum bore sizes shall be as per BS EN ISO 17292 specified for
full bore valves.
H.11 This ANNEX is not applicable to HP DBB valves.

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