Mandatory training

QA, QC, Sales & Operations

Presented by :
Sundar G
24 April 2021 1
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General Awareness

1) New standard does not comply with ISO 10423:2009 (Modified) ,Petroleum and natural gas industries ‐ Drilling and production equipment— Wellhead
and Christmas tree equipment

2) Specification name changed from Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment (Ed. 20) TO Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree
Equipment (Ed. 21)

3) All decimals points to dimensions were replaced from comma’s (,) to dot (.)

4) Repair and remanufacture of 6A (Ed. 20 : Section 11 & Annex J) products removed from this 21st Edition

5) NL – NO LIMIT removed for the following reasons: There is no maximum partial pressure of H2S (“No Limit”) mentioned in NACE MR 0175 for carbon /
low alloy steels. (NACE MR0175/ ISO 15156‐3:2015 Table A.18 for SS 410), There are limits on the use of stainless steels for some components. There
are even limits on some CRAs at elevated temperatures, Design : Bodies, Bonnets, and Other End Connectors, should be designed meeting API 6X and
design qualification by proof test is removed

6) Connector–the actual device ; and Connection –the joining of two connectors

7) Room Temperature replaced with Temperature between 4 °C and 50 °C (between 40 °F and 120 °F)

8) Certificate of Compliance replaced with Certificate of Conformance

9) Type 6B flange = Ring type joint = NOT be designed for face‐to face make‐up

10) Type 6BX flange = Ring type joint = Designed for face‐to face make‐up

11) Integral : Parts joined by the forging, casting, or welding process

12) SST ring groove cladding is not a requirement of this specification. CRA ring groove cladding is only allowed

13) Weld preparation is not an end connector – WN Flange can’t be monogrammed

14) Welding on Hangers, Welding on PSL 4 (Overlay Only), Welding on bull plugs & valve removal plugs not allowed

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Section API 6A ED. 20 API 6A ED. 21

1 Scope Scope
2 Norm Reference Norm Ref
3 Definitions Definitions
4 Design & Performance Performance
5 Materials Design
6 Welding Materials
7 Quality Welding
8 Marking Bolting
9 Shipping Pressure Boundary
10 Product requirements Quality
11 Repair & re‐manufacture Factory acceptance test
12 Marking
13 Shipping
14 Product requirements
15 Records
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Scope of API Spec 6A

Spec 6A controls : ratings, design, dimensions, materials, welding, quality control, marking, storage and shipping of the
permanently installed surface equipment on oil and gas wells.

• The wellhead equipment supports and seals the casing and tubing.
• The tree controls flow from the well and provides access to the wellbore.
• Certain valves not used in trees are also included.
• Standard flanges and threaded connections are also specified.
Note : This International Standard does not apply to field use, field testing or field repair of wellhead and tree equipment.

This International Standard is applicable to the following specific equipment

• Wellhead equipment : casing head housings; casing head spools; tubing head spools; cross-over spools; multi-stage head
housings and spools.
• Connectors and fittings : cross-over connectors; tubing head adapters; top connectors; tees and crosses; fluid-sampling
devices; adapter and spacer spools.
• Casing and tubing hangers : mandrel hangers; slip hangers.
• Valves and chokes : single valves; multiple valves; actuated valves; valves prepared for actuators; check valves; chokes;
surface and underwater safety valves and actuators; back-pressure valves.
• Loose connectors [flanged, threaded, other end connectors (OEC), and welded]: weld neck connectors; blind connectors;
threaded connectors; adapter and spacer connectors; bull plugs; valve-removal plugs.
• Other equipment: actuators; hubs; pressure boundary penetrations; ring gaskets; running and testing tools (in Annex H);
wear bushings (in Annex H).

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 Wellhead equipment

Pressure containing equipment : Housings and Heads & Spools and Adapters

• These components form the outer shell of the wellhead from the top of the surface casing to the bottom of the tree.

• Housings and heads

Provide for hanging and sealing the casing and tubing strings.
Provide side outlets for annulus access.

• Spools and adapters

Connect between sections of the wellhead or the tubing head adapter connects to the master valve of the Christmas tree, and
may support the tubing.

Note : pressure-containing part whose failure to function as intended would result in a release of retained fluid to the atmosphere

Pressure controlling wellhead equipment : Hanger seals, bottom pack offs, crossover restricted area seals

• Hanger seals may be part of the hanger or separate, and seal in the upper bore of the head or housing.

• Bottom pack offs provide a seal between the bottom of a head and the casing or hanger suspended in the head or housing below.

• Crossover restricted area seals are bottom Pack offs that permit a higher-pressure rating in the upper part of a head, spool, or
adapter in which they are installed.

Note : pressure-controlling part intended to control or regulate the movement of pressurized fluids

Other critical equipment’s : Hangers, lock screws, and lock screw seals & Other pressure boundary penetrations

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 Other critical wellhead equipment

• Hangers
Mandrel hangers are threaded onto the suspended pipe.
Slip hangers use gripping teeth to suspend a string of pipe.

• Lock screws and lock screw seals ;

Lock screws are special cone point screws used to provide alignment, to retain hangers, or to energize seals.
Lock screw seal mechanisms seal pressure around the shank of the lock screw.

• Other pressure boundary penetrations

Test and gage connections: Packing bleeder fittings
Lubricant/sealant injection fittings
Down hole equipment connections (fluid or electrical)

•Valves
Gate valves, normally used in Christmas trees.
Plug and high-pressure check valves, not usually used in trees ( also included)

• Flow fittings
crosses and tees

• Chokes, adjustable and positive

• Top Connectors

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Standard Connections

• Flanges : Type 6B, type 6BX, and segmented flanges are specified.

• Threaded connections : Casing, tubing and line pipe internal threads

• Special dimensions are provided

• NPT threads are permitted instead of LP on small sizes. Equipment designed with internal threaded end and outlet
connections shall be limited to the thread sizes and rated working pressures in Table 1. (Ratings do not include tubing
and casing hangers).

• Hub connections : Type 16B and 16BX hubs are permitted but not specified

Requirements for All Products

Product Specification Levels (PSL), Material Class, Temperature Class, Performance Requirement, Pressure Ratings,
Nominal Sizes,

Products
Removed Added Modified
‐ Fluid Sampling device ‐ Boarding shutdown valves ‐ Hangers (Mandrel & Slip)
‐ Retained fluid actuators ‐ Tubing Head Adapter (now part of Adaptor)

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ANNEX API 6A ED. 21 API 6A ED. 20 ANNEX
A API Monogram Program Use of the API Monogram by Licensees Use of the API Monogram by Licensees and Test Agency Licensing P
B Purchasing Guidelines Purchasing Guidelines A
C Conversion Procedures—Units of Measure USC unit tables and data for this International Standard B
D Dimensional Tables—SI Units
Specifications for valve‐removal preparations, valve‐removal plugs and handling L
E Dimensional Tables—USC Units
tools

F Design Validation Procedures for PR2 (PR2F Level) Design validation procedures F
G Design and Rating of Equipment for Use at Elevated Temperatures Design and rating of equipment for use at elevated temperatures G
H Recommended Assembly of Closure Bolting Recommended flange bolt torque D
I Recommended Bolt Lengths Method of calculating stud bolt lengths for type 6B and 6BX flanges C
J Weld‐neck Flanges
K Top Connectors Recommended specifications for top connectors for Christmas trees K
L Segmented Flanges
M Heat‐treat Equipment Survey Qualification of heat‐treating equipment M
Recommended weld preparation design dimensions E
Design and manufacture of surface wellhead running, retrieving and H
testing tools, clean‐out tools and wear bushings

Design validation procedures for surface safety valves and underwater safety I
valves

List of tables and list of figures N

API Regional Annex O
Repair and remanufacture requirements J

Annex changes
Annex : F, G, K & M use same annex numbers in both editions Annex J & L, new to this Edition 21
Annex E, H, I, N, O & J in Edition 20 was not part of Edition 21 9
PSL’s

API 6A defines FIVE Product Specification Levels

PSL 1 Previous quality control practices of most manufacturers
PSL 2 Best practices of most quality manufacturers
PSL 3 Critical service requirements of most users
PSL 3G Same as PSL 3 with gas testing
PSL 4 Requirements exceed those of 3G, normally used only for primary equipment (tubing head and hanger, tubing head
adapter, and lower master valve) – only integrals No welding (except inlay) permitted. Repairing of inlay not permitted

Depending upon the Product Specification Levels, the Facility should be capable for PSL 1-4: Hydrostatic testing capability, PSL 3G & 4: Nitrogen gas
testing facilities, PSL 2-4: NDT Capability ( RT, UT, MT, PT)

PSL-1 Equipment meets the minimum requirements of API Spec 6A for Design, Specification, Qualification, CVN testing for service temperature,
Process, Inspection, Hydrostatic Test, If pressure rating is 10K & above each part to be Hardness tested, Each part shall be visually inspected

PSL-2 Equipment should meet all the requirements of PSL1 and Controls the limits of variance between the material qualification test coupon and the
production material, CVN testing for service temperature -20° F and below, Visual inspection for all Weldments. (PSL1), Visual Inspection on non
wetted & non sealing surfaces, All accessible well wetted surfaces & sealing surfaces shall be MPI tested after PWHT & final Machining, Volumetric
inspection of welds (RT or UT), Hardness testing for all parts.

PSL-3 Equipment meets all the requirements of PSL2 and Restricted Material chemistry tolerances (P=0.025% Max., S=0.025% Max.), Material
qualification test coupon size increased in relation to the section thickness of the equipment components, CVN (Charpy v-notch Impact Testing) testing
for all service temperatures, Volumetric inspection of all material in body, bonnet, flanges & stems. MPI /PT on surface prepared for weld metal
overlay, Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle inspection of all accessible surfaces, At least 1 hardness test each on Weld & in the adjacent unaffected
base material after all welding & PWHT, Additional Hardness test on each end connection face (not on sealing locations), Hydrostatic Test time
extended, Each part shall be marked with Job no., cast no. for traceability & records to be maintained, Volumetric NDE (RT & UT) to be carried out as
per 7.4.2.3.15

PSL-4 Equipment meets all the requirements of PSL-3 and Increases the maximum size of the material qualification test coupon in relation to the
section thickness of the equipment components. Prohibits welding except for overlay/inlay of corrosion resistant alloy on well wetted surfaces. Gas
testing of assembled equipment.
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 Table 1 Pressure Ratings for Internal Threaded End or Outlet Connectors Table 2 Temperature Ratings
Temperature Range
NPS / Tubing / Rated Working Pressure
Type of Thread Temperature °C °F
Casing MPa psi Class min. max. min. max.
NPT 1/2" 69.0 10,000 K 60 82 75 180
3/4" to 1-1/2" 34.5 5000 L 46 82 50 180
Line pipe 1/2" 69.0 10,000 N 46 60 50 140
3/4" to 2" 34.5 5000 P 29 82 20 180
S 18 60 0 140
2-1/2" to 6" 20.7 3000
T 18 82 0 180
Tubing, non-upset, and
1.050"to 4-1/2" 34.5 5000 U 18 121 0 250
external upset round thread
V 2 121 35 250
Casing (8 round, buttress, 41/2" to 10-3/4" 34.5 5000 NOTE Minimum temperature is the lowest ambient temperature to which the
and extreme line) 11-3/4" to 13-3/8" 20.7 3000 equipment can be subjected. Maximum temperature is the highest temperature
16" to 20" 13.8 2000 of the fluid that can directly contact the equipment.

Table 3 Material Requirements : Both Stainless Steel (SST) & Corrosion Resistance alloy (CRA) material added to Material Classes, wherever applicable
Material Class Body, Bonnet, End and Outlet Connectors Mandrel Hangers, Valve Bore Sealing Mechanisms, Choke Trim, and Stems
AA General service Carbon or low-alloy steel, or stainless steel or CRA d Carbon or low-alloy steel, or stainless steel or CRA d
BB General service Carbon or low-alloy steel, or stainless steel or CRA d Stainless steel or CRA d
CC General service Stainless steel or CRA d Stainless steel or CRA d
DD Sour service a Carbon or low-alloy steel or CRA b,d Carbon or low-alloy steel or CRA b,d
EE Sour service a Carbon or low-alloy steel or CRA b,d Stainless steel or CRA b,d
FF Sour service a Stainless steel or CRA b,d Stainless steel or CRA b,d
HH Sour service a CRA b,c,d CRA b,c,d

FOOTNOTES
a As defined by NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.
b In accordance with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.
c CRA required on retained fluid-wetted surfaces only; CRA cladding of low-alloy or stainless steel is permitted (see 7.5.1.2).
d CRA as defined in 3.1.22; NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 definition of CRA does not apply. 11
Table 4 Applicability of Product Specification Levels

Equipment Category Applicable Equipment Category Applicable

and Type (Reference Section) PSLs and Type (Reference Section) PSLs
Plugs, Connectors, Gaskets Valves and Chokes
a e
Flanges (blind, test) (see 14.1) 1, 2, 3, 4 Valves (gate, plug, ball) (see 14.11) 1, 2, 3 , 4
b e
Ring gaskets (see 10.4.5 and 14.2) N/A Valves (prepared for/and actuated) (see 14.11) 1, 2, 3 , 4
a e
Threaded connectors (see 14.3) 1, 2, 3, 4 Check valves (see 14.11) 1, 2, 3 , 4
e
Tees and crosses (see 14.4) 1, 2, 3 , 4 Back-pressure valves b (see 14.12) N/A
b c e
Bullplugs (see 14.5) N/A SSVs and USVs (see 14.17) 2, 3 , 4
b d e
Valve-removal plugs (see 14.6) N/A BSDVs (see 14.17) 3,4
e e
Top connectors (see 14.7) 1, 2, 3 , 4 Chokes (adjustable and positive) (see 14.15) 1, 2, 3 , 4
e
Crossover connectors (see 14.8) 1, 2, 3 , 4 Casing and Tubing Heads
a e
Other end connectors (see 14.9) 1, 2, 3, 4 Housings (see 14.14) 1, 2, 3 , 4
e e
Spools (adapter, spacer) (see 14.10) 1, 2, 3 , 4 Adapters (see 14.14) 1, 2, 3 , 4
a
Weld-neck flanges (see J.1) 1, 2, 3, 4 Other Equipment
a b
Segmented flanges (see L.1) 1, 2, 3, 4 Actuators (see 14.16) N/A
b
Nonintegral metal seals a (see 10.4.5) 1, 2, 3, 4 Tree assemblies (see 14.18) N/A
b
Casing and Tubing Hangers Packing mechanisms (see 9.1) N/A
a b
Slip-type (see 14.13) 1, 2, 3, 4 Pressure boundary penetrations (see 9.2) N/A
a b
Mandrel-type (see 14.13) 1, 2, 3, 4 Test and gauge ports (see 9.3) N/A
FOOTNOTES
a Gas testing is not required, so PSL 3G designation is not applicable.
b There is only one level of requirements for these products, so PSLs are not applicable (NA).
c PSL 1 is not applicable to SSVs and USVs.
d PSL 1 and PSL 2 are not applicable to BSDVs.
e For products eligible for gas testing, PSL 3G designation and marking may apply.

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 Table 5 RATER WORKING PRESSURE – MINIMUM PRODUCT PSL
13.8 Mpa 20.7 MPa 34.5 MPa 69.0 MPa 103.5 MPa 138.0 MPa
Material Class (2000 PSI) (3000 PSI) (5000 PSI) (10,000 PSI) (15,000 PSI) (20,000 PSI)
AA, BB, CC PSL 1 PSL 1 PSL 1 PSL 2 PSL 2 PSL 3
DD, EE, FF PSL 1 PSL 1 PSL 1 PSL 2 PSL 3 PSL 3
HH, ZZ PSL 3 PSL 3 PSL 3 PSL 3 PSL 3 PSL 4

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION LEVEL Table 6 Tolerances, Unless Otherwise Stated

Ed. 20 PSL 1 PSL 2 PSL 3 PSL 3G PSL 4 SI USC

Ed. 21 PSL 1 PSL 2 PSL 3 ** PSL 4 Dimension Tolerance Dimension Tolerance

A supplemental designation of PSL 3G shall apply to PSL 3 products x.x 0.5 mm x.xx 0.02”
that have satisfied the PSL 3 requirements in addition to the
requirements of gas testing. (Not an official marking, but 3G can be x.xx 0.13 mm x.xxx 0.005”
marked, if the product is GAS tested

Table 8 Standard Material Properties Requirements for Bodies, Bonnets, and End and Outlet Connectors

Material Designation 0.2 % Offset YS Tensile Strength Elongation in Reduction

min. MPa (psi) min. MPa (psi) 50 mm (2 in.)- min. % in Area min. %
36K 248 (36,000) 483 (70,000) 21 No requirement
45K 310 (45,000) 483 (70,000) 19 32
60K 414 (60,000) 586 (85,000) 18 35
75K 517 (75,000) 655 (95,000) 17 35

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 Table 7 Standard and nonstandard Material Applications for Bodies, Bonnets, and End and Outlet Connectors
Material Designations for Pressure Ratings a
13.8 MPa 20.7 MPa 34.5 MPa 69.0 MPa 103.5 MPa 138.0 MPa
(2000 psi) (3000 psi) (5000 psi) (10,000 psi) (15,000 psi) (20,000 psi)

Part Body b, Bonnet

36K, 45K 36K, 45K 36K, 45K 36K, 45K 45K, 60K 60K, 75K
60K, 75K, NS 60K, 75K, NS 60K, 75K, NS 60K, 75K, NS 75K, NS NS

Integral End Connector

Flanged Threaded 60K, 75K, NS 60K, 75K, NS 60K, 75K, NS 60K, 75K, NS NA 75K, NS NA 75K, NS NA
Other c 60K, 75K, NS 60K, 75K, NS 60K, 75K, NS PMR PMR PMR
PMR PMR PMR

Loose Connector

Weld-neck Blind 45K 45K 45K 60K, 75K, NS 75K, NS 75K, NS

Threaded 60K, 75K, NS 60K, 75K, NS 60K, 75K, NS 60K, 75K, NS NA 75K, NS NA PMR 75K, NS NA PMR
Other c 60K, 75K, NS 60K, 75K, NS 60K, 75K, NS PMR
PMR PMR PMR

FOOTNOTES
a) standard materials as specified in 6.3.1.2.
b) If end connectors are of the material designation indicated, design is in accordance with Section 5 and welding is in
accordance with Section 7.
c) As specified by the manufacturer.

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 Charpy V-notch Impact Requirements 10 mm x 10 mm (Table 9) Adjustable factor for sub-size Impact specimen for PSL 1-3 (Table 10)

Temperature Minimum Average Impact Value, J (ft-lb) Specimen Dimension Adjustment Minimum Average Impact Value
Factor
Transverse Direction Longitudinal Direction Transverse Longitudinal Direction
a
Wrought or Cast Material, Alternate Method for Direction Wrought Wrought
Weld Qualification Wrought Products Only and Castings J (ft-lb)
J (ft-lb)
Class Test °C (°F) PSL 1 & 2 PSL 3 & 4 PSL 1 & 2 PSL 3 & 4
K 60 ( 75) 20 (15) 20 (15) 27 (20) 27 (20) 10 mm x 10 mm (full size) 1 (none) 20 (15) 27 (20)
L 46 ( 50) 20 (15) 20 (15) 27 (20) 27 (20) 10 mm x 7.5 mm 0.833 17 (13) 23 (17)
N 46 ( 50) 20 (15) 20 (15) 27 (20) 27 (20) 10 mm x 6.7 mm 0.780 16 (12) 21 (16)
P 29 ( 20) 20 (15) 20 (15) 27 (20) 27 (20) 10 mm x 5.0 mm 0.667 13 (10) 18 (13)
S 18 (0) 20 (15) 27 (20) 10 mm x 3.3 mm 0.440 9 (7) 12 (9)
T 18 (0) 20 (15) 27 (20) 10 mm x 2.5 mm 0.333 7 (5) 9 (7)
U 18 (0) 20 (15) 27 (20) FOOTNOTE
a Castings have no directionality.
V 18 (0) 20 (15) 27 (20)
Now PSL‐1 has impact requirements for Temperature class “P”
Impact values for longitudinal direction added to the Table
Material & welding qualification details added for testing directions

Table 12 P & S limits

Product Specification Level Part % mass fraction
Phosphorus Sulphur
PSL 1 Newly added 0.040 max. 0.040 max.
PSL 2 No Changes 0.040 max. 0.040 max.
PSL 3 No Changes 0.025 max. 0.025 max.
PSL 4 Max. Phosphorus % reduced from 0.025 to 0.015 & Max. Sulphur % reduced from 0.025 to 0.010 0.015 max. 0.010 max.

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 Table 15 Min. req. for closure bolting Table 20 Minimum Hardness Values
(Annex H for closure bolting shall apply only to those used to connect 6B and 6BX flanged
and studded connectors) Material Designation Minimum Brinell Hardness

API 20E API 20F

36K HBW 140
PSL 1 BSL-1 BSL-2
PSL 2 BSL-1 BSL-2 45K HBW 140

PSL 3 BSL-1 BSL-2

60K HBW 174
PSL 4 BSL-2 (bolt nom. Dia. < 21/2 in.) BSL-2 (bolt nom. Dia. < 21/2 in.)
PSL 4 BSL-3 (bolt nom. Dia. > 21/2 in.) BSL-3 (bolt nom. Dia. > 21/2 in.) 75K HBW 197

Table 17 Allowable Closure Bolting by Temperature Class Table 28

Acceptance Criteria for the Ring Gasket Surface Finish
Temperature Class P, S, T, U K, L
µm RMS
Impact testing of studs, bolts, Gasket Type
No a Yes µin.
and screws required
Acceptable ASTM bolting standards A193/A193M GR. B7 R 1.6 63
A320/A320M GR. L7
and grades for studs, bolts, and RX 1.6 63
screws A320/A320M GR. L7 A320/A320M GR. L43
BX 0.8 32
A320/A320M GR. L43 A320/A320M GR. L7M
A193/A193M GR. B7M A453/A453M GR. 660D
A320/A320M GR. L7M CRA
A453/A453M GR. 660D
CRA
Acceptable ASTM standards and ASTM A194/A194M ASTM A194/A194M
grades for nuts b
GR. 2H, 2HM,7, 7M GR. 2H, 2HM,7, 7M
FOOTNOTES
a Impact testing is required for all studs, bolts, and screws larger than 2.50 in. thread
size regardless of temperature rating.
b Impact testing is not required for nuts. 16
 Table 16 Acceptable Closure Bolting for 6B and 6BX Flanged and Studded Connections
Pressure Rating ASTM Bolting Standard(s) and 0.2 % Offset Yield Strength
MPa (psi) Nonexposed Bolting H2S-Exposed Bolting
Nominal Size (in.) (See 8.2.3.2 and 8.2.3.5) CRA

725 MPa (105 ksi) 655 MPa (95 ksi) 550 MPa (80 ksi) 725 MPa (105 ksi)
13.8 (2000) All sizes  NA  
20.7 (3000) All sizes  NA  
34.5 (5000) All sizes  NA  
1-13/16, 2-1/16, 2-9/16, 3-1/16  NA  
 
Studs, Bolts, and Cap Screws

4-1/16 NA Unacceptable
69.0 (10,000) 5-1/8  NA Unacceptable 
7-1/16  NA  
9, 11, 13-5/8, 18-3/4, 21-1/4  NA Unacceptable 
1-13/16  NA  
2-1/16, 2-9/16, 3-1/16, 4-1/16  NA Unacceptable 
103.5 (15,000) 5-1/8  NA  
7-1/16, 9, 11, 13-5/8  NA Unacceptable 
18-3/4 NA  Unacceptable 
1-13/16, 2-1/16, 2-9/16, 3-1/16, 4-1/16,   
NA
138.0 (20,000) 7-1/16, 9
11, 13-5/8  Gr. L43 only   Gr. B7M only
Nut

All pressure ratings All sizes ASTM A194/A194M GR. 2H, 2HM,7, 7M ASTM A194/A194M GR. 2HM, 7M

NOTE  = acceptable

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 API 6A Ed. 20

7.2.2.3 Calibration intervals

Calibration intervals shall be established for calibrations based on repeatability and degree of usage. Intervals may be lengthened and shall be shortened
based on recorded calibration history.
Calibration intervals shall be a maximum of three months until recorded calibration history can be established by the manufacturer and new longer intervals
(three months maximum increment) established.

API 6A Ed. 21

10.2.2.3 Calibration Intervals

Calibration intervals shall be established based on repeatability and degree of usage. Calibration intervals may be lengthened and shall be shortened based
on recorded calibration history.
Calibration intervals shall be a maximum of 3 months until recorded calibration history can be established by the manufacturer.
Extension of intervals shall be limited to 3‐month increases, with a maximum calibration interval not to exceed 1 year.

API 6A Ed. 20 API 6A Ed. 21

NDE & Visual Personnel Qualifications
Personnel shall be qualified in accordance with the
manufacturer’s documented training program that is
based on the requirements specified in the following:
•ISO 9712, or EN 473, or ASNT SNT‐TC‐1A,
NDE & Visual Personnel Qualifications
Personnel shall be qualified in accordance with the manufacturer’s documented
training
program that is based on the requirements specified in the following:
• ISO 9712, or EN 473, or ASNT SNT‐TC‐1A, or
• A national or international standard that is equivalent to ISO 9712 or ASNT
SNT‐TC‐1A.

Welding Personnel Qualifications Welding Personnel Qualifications

• AWS certified welding inspector, or
• AWS certified welding inspector, or
• AWS certified associate welding inspector, or
• Welding inspector certified by the manufacturer’s
documented training program
• AWS QC1 or equivalent certified welding inspector, or
• AWS QC1 or equivalent senior certified welding inspector, or
• AWS QC1 or equivalent certified associate welding inspector, or
• Welding inspector certified by the manufacturer’s documented training program

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 Table 30 Applicability of Factory Acceptance Testing

Factory acceptance testing (FAT) requirements identified in this specification

Pressure-tested Equipment Non-pressure-tested Equipment

Valves (flowline) Loose connectors
- Gate, plug, and ball valves - Blind, test, and weld-neck flanges
- SSVs, USVs, BSDVs - Blind, test, and weld-neck OECs
- Check valves
Back-pressure valves Bullplugs
Fittings/pressure boundary penetrations (installed in assembled Valve-removal plugs
equipment) Loose fittings (and other pressure boundary penetrations)
Chokes
Actuators (for valves or chokes) Casing and tubing hangers
- Hydraulic actuators - Mandrel-type hangers
- Pneumatic actuators - Slip-type hangers
- Electric actuators

Casing and tubing heads (housings and adapters) Ring gaskets

Adapter and spacer spools Other metal seals
Tees and crosses Packing mechanisms for lock screws, alignment pins, and retainer
screws

Crossover connectors Replacement parts

Top connectors - Stems
Tree assemblies - Lock screws
- Valve bore sealing mechanisms (gates, seats, plugs, balls, etc.,)
- Choke trim

A summary of the testing required is provided in next page (Table 31) 19

 Table 31 Summary of Factory Acceptance Testing Requirements by Equipment Type and PSL
Drift Test
Hydrostatic Testing (PSL) Gas Testing (PSL)
Equipment Type (PSL)
Shell Test Seat Test Function Test Body test c Valve Seat Test Backseat Test

Valves (flowline) 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 3G, 4 3G, 4 3G d, 4 1, 2, 3, 4

Chokes 1, 2, 3, 4 -- -- 3G, 4 -- -- --
Tree assemblies 1, 2, 3, 4 b -- -- 3G, 4 -- -- 1, 2, 3, 4
Casing and tubing heads,
1, 2, 3, 4 -- -- 3G, 4 -- -- --
Housings, and adapters
Adapter and spacer spools
Tees and crosses
1, 2, 3, 4 -- -- 3G, 4 -- -- --
Crossover connectors
Top connectors

Actuators a,e    -- -- --

Back-pressure valves a --  -- -- -- --

FOOTNOTES
a PSLs are not applicable to this equipment.
b See 11.2.3.3 for test pressure requirements.
c Body test pressure = rated working pressure.
d Optional.
e See 14.16.4 for factory acceptance testing requirements.
= test applies/PSL does not apply.

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 Table 32 Pressure-holding Periods for Hydrostatic Testing

PSL 1 PSL 2 PSL 3 PSL 3G PSL 4

Primary hold period 3 Mts. 3 Mts. 3 Mts. 3 Mts. 3 Mts.

Shell Test
Secondary hold period 3 Mts. 3 Mts. 15 Mts. 15 Mts. 15 Mts.

US = Upstream DS = Downstream US DS US DS US DS US DS US DS

Primary hold period 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Seat Test(s) Secondary hold period 3 3 3 3 15 15 3 3 15 15

Tertiary hold period 0 0 3 3 15 15 3 3 15 15

Total holding period 18 Mts. 24 Mts. 84 Mts. 36 Mts. 84 Mts.

For trees, the shell test pressure of Table 33 shall apply, with one exception: trees assembled entirely with equipment, excluding loose connectors, that
has been previously hydrostatically shell tested, shall be tested either to the test pressure of Table 33 or to rated working pressure

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 Table 33 Hydrostatic Shell Test Pressure

Nominal Size of Flange mm (in.) Casing Threads mm (in.)

Working Pressure Line Pipe and
Rating 346 (13-5/8) 425 (16-3/4) Tubing Threads 114.3 to 273.1 298.5 to 339.7 406.5 to 508.0
and smaller and larger (4-1/2 to 10-3/4) (11-3/4 to 13-3/8) (16 to 20)

MPa psi MPa psi MPa psi MPa psi MPa psi MPa psi MPa

13.8 2000 27.6 4000 20.7 3000 27.6 4000 27.6 4000 27.6 4000 15.5 2250

20.7 3000 41.5 6000 31.0 4500 41.5 6000 41.4 6000 31.0 4500 -- --

34.5 5000 51.7 7500 51.7 7500 51.7 7500 51.7 7500 -- -- -- --

69.0 10,000 103.5 15,000 103.5 15,000 103.5 15,000 -- -- -- -- -- --

103.5 15,000 155.0 22,500 155.0 22,500 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

138.0 20,000 207.0 30,000 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

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Test Pressure

For PSL 1, PSL 2, PSL 3, and PSL 4, the following shall apply.
The hydrostatic shell test pressure requirement shall be based on the rated working pressure and equipment type in accordance with Table 33, with the following
supplemental requirements applied.

a) For equipment with end or outlet connectors having different rated working pressures, the lowest working pressure rating shall be used to determine the hydrostatic
shell test pressure (except for crossover connectors and chokes).

b) For a crossover connector, the test pressure shall be based on the rated working pressure for the upper connector. Test pressure shall be applied inside and above the
restricted‐area packoff of the lower connector. The lower connector shall be tested below the restricted‐area packoff with test pressure based on its rated working
pressure.

c) For a choke having an inlet connector with a higher rated working pressure than the outlet connector, two hydrostatic shell tests shall be performed. The body portion
from the inlet connector to the body‐to bean seal point of the replaceable seat or flow bean shall be tested at the shell test pressure for the inlet connector. The
remainder of the body, downstream from the seal point, shall be tested at the shell test pressure for the outlet connector. Temporary seat seals and/or a blank seat
may be used to facilitate testing.

d) For trees, the shell test pressure of Table 33 shall apply, with one exception: trees assembled entirely with equipment, excluding loose connectors, that has been
previously hydrostatically shell tested, shall be tested either to the test pressure of Table 33 or to rated working pressure.

e) Each bore of multiple‐bore equipment shall be tested individually.

Test Sequence
The tests specified in this section shall be performed in a sequence that conforms to the following requirements.
a) The hydrostatic shell test shall be the first pressure test performed.

b) All hydrostatic pressure tests and functional tests shall be performed prior to any gas testing.

c) Drift testing of valves and tree assemblies shall be performed last, after all required pressure tests and functional tests.

d) If a conditional body test is applicable to hydrostatic and/or gas testing (see 11.2.5 and 11.3.6), it shall be completed at a time when the test can be performed with
all fittings and other pressure boundary penetrations installed and not removed afterwards

NOTE :The sequence of gas testing may be varied at the option of the manufacturer.
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6B FLANGES
Ring Type joint, not designed for face-to-face makeup
The connection make-up bolting force reacts on metallic ring gasket
Flange face shall be flat or raised.
Flange back face shall be fully machined or spot faces for bolt holes.
Parallelism shall be within 1 deg.
R or RX ring gaskets to be used
All 23 deg. Surfaces on ring grooves shall have a surface finish of 1.6 μm Ra (63 μ in RMS)
Ensure Sort Iron gaskets are not suitable for reuse, as it gets coined into sealing relationship in the grooves.

6BX FLANGES
Ring Type joint, not designed with Raised Face
The connection make-up bolting force reacts on the Raised Face (this support prevents flange or gasket damage due to excessive bolt torque)
Face to face contact not necessary for proper function of 6BX flanges.
Entrance bevels shall be given if casing or tubing passing through it.
Flange back face shall be fully machined or spot faces for bolt holes.
Parallelism shall be within 1 deg.
Only BX ring gaskets to be used
All 23 deg. Surfaces on ring grooves shall have a surface finish of 0.8 μm Ra (32 μ in RMS)
BX & RX gaskets provide a pressure energised seal but are not interchangeable.

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 API 6A - RING GASKET API 6A - RING GASKET

SN SIZE PSI GASKET SN SIZE PSI GASKET

1 1-13/16" 10K, 15K, 20K BX-151 18 9" 5K RX-50

2 2- 1/16" 3K, 5K R24 / RX-24 19 9" 10K, 15K, 20K BX-157

3 2- 1/16" 10K, 15K, 20K BX-152 20 11" 2K, 3K R53 / RX-53

4 2- 9/16" 3K, 5K R27 21 11" 5K R54 / RX-54

5 2- 9/16" 10K, 15K, 20K BX-153 22 11" 10K, 15K, 20K BX-158

6 3- 1/8" 2K, 3K R31 / RX-31 23 13- 5/8" 2K, 3K R57 / RX-57

7 3- 1/8" 5K R35 / RX-35 24 13- 5/8" 5K BX-160

8 3- 1/16" 10K, 15K, 20K BX-154 25 13- 5/8" 10K, 15K, 20K BX-159

9 4- 1/16" 2K, 3K R37 / RX-37 26 18- 3/4" 5K BX-163

10 4- 1/16" 5K R39 / RX-39 27 18- 3/4" 10K, 15K BX-164

11 4- 1/16" 10K, 15K, 20K BX-155 28 21- 1/4" 2K R73 / RX-73

12 5- 1/8" 5K RX-44 29 20-3/4" 3K R74 / RX-74

13 5- 1/8" 10K, 15K BX-169 30 21- 1/4" 5K BX-165

14 7- 1/16" 2K, 3K R45 / RX-45 31 21- 1/4" 10K BX-166

15 7- 1/16" 5K R46 / RX-46 32 26- 3/4" 3K BX-168

16 7- 1/16" 10K, 15K, 20K BX-156 33 29-1/2" 500 R-95

17 9" 2K, 3K R49 / RX-49 34 30" 2K, 3K BX-303

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FULL FULL
STUD THREAD STUD THREAD
SIZE PSI QTY. THREAD TAP END NUT END TOTAL SIZE PSI QTY. THREAD TAP END NUT END TOTAL
DIA. STUD DIA. STUD
LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH

1-13/16" 10K 8 ¾ 10 UNC 5.500” 0.900" 1.875" 3.750" 3- 1/16" 10K 8 1 8 UNC 7.250" 1.188" 2.500" 5.000"

1-13/16" 15K 8 7/8 9 UNC 6.000" 1.042" 2.188" 4.125" 3- 1/16" 15K 8 1-1/8 8 UN 8.000" 1.313" 2.813" 5.500"

1-13/16" 20K 8 1 8 UNC 7.750" 1.188" 2.500" 5.125" 3- 1/16" 20K 8 1-3/8 8 UN 10.250" 1.563" 3.438" 6.750"

2- 1/16" 2K 8 5/8 11 UNC 5.000" 0.761" 1.563" 3.625" 4- 1/16" 2K 8 7/8 9 UNC 6.500" 1.042" 2.188" 4.625"

2- 1/16" 3K 8 7/8 9 UNC 6.500" 1.042" 2.188" 4.625" 4- 1/16" 3K 8 1-1/8 8 UN 7.500" 1.313" 2.813" 5.500"

2- 1/16" 5K 8 7/8 9 UNC 6.500" 1.042" 2.188" 4.625" 4- 1/16" 5K 8 1-¼ 8 UN 8.500" 1.438" 3.125" 6.125"

2- 1/16" 10K 8 ¾ 10 UNC 5.500" 0.900" 1.875" 3.875" 4- 1/16" 10K 8 1-1/8 8 UN 8.500" 1.313" 2.813" 5.750"

2- 1/16" 15K 8 7/8 9 UNC 6.500" 1.042" 2.188" 4.375" 4- 1/16" 15K 8 1-3/8 8 UN 9.750" 1.563" 3.438" 6.500"

2- 1/16" 20K 8 1-1/8 8 UNC 8.500" 1.313" 2.813" 5.750" 4- 1/16" 20K 8 1-¾ 8 UN 12.500" 1.938" 4.375" 8.375"

2- 9/16" 2K 8 ¾ 10 UNC 5.500" 0.900" 1.875" 4.000" 5- 1/8" 2K 8 1 8 UNC 7.250" 1.188" 2.500" 5.250"

2- 9/16" 3K 8 1 8 UNC 7.000" 1.188" 2.500" 5.125" 5- 1/8" 3K 8 1-¼ 8 UN 8.250" 1.438" 3.125" 6.000"

2- 9/16" 5K 8 1 8 UNC 7.000" 1.188" 2.500" 5.125" 5- 1/8" 5K 8 1-½ 8 UN 10.500" 1.688" 3.750" 7.375"

2- 9/16" 10K 8 7/8 9 UNC 6.500" 1.042" 2.188" 4.375" 5- 1/8" 10K 12 1-1/8 8 UN 9.250" 1.313" 2.813" 6.000"

2- 9/16" 15K 8 1 8 UN 7.250" 1.188" 2.500" 4.875" 5- 1/8" 15K 12 1-½ 8 UN 11.500" 1.688" 3.750" 7.625"

2- 9/16" 20K 8 1-1/4 8 UN 9.500" 1.438" 3.125" 6.250" 7- 1/16" 2K 12 1 8 UNC 7.500" 1.188" 2.500" 5.375"

3- 1/8" 2K 8 ¾ 10 UNC 5.750" 0.900" 1.875" 4.125" 7- 1/16" 3K 12 1-1/8 8 UN 8.500" 1.313" 2.813" 5.875"

3- 1/8" 3K 8 7/8 9 UNC 6.500" 1.042" 2.188" 4.625" 7- 1/16" 5K 12 1-3/8 8 UN 11.250" 1.563" 3.438" 7.500"

3- 1/8" 5K 8 1-1/8 8 UN 7.750" 1.313" 2.813" 5.625" 7- 1/16" 10K 12 1-1/2 8 UN 11.750" 1.688" 3.750" 7.750"
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 TAP END STUD TAP END STUD
FULL FULL
STUD THREAD STUD THREAD
SIZE PSI QTY. THREAD TAP END NUT END TOTAL SIZE PSI QTY. THREAD TAP END NUT END TOTAL
DIA. STUD DIA. STUD
LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH

7-1/16" 15K 16 1-1/2 8 UN 13.000" 1.688" 3.750" 8.375" 13- 5/8" 15K 20 2-¼ 8 UN 21.250" 2.438" 5.625" 13.250"

7- 1/16" 20K 16 2 8 UN 17.750" 2.188" 5.000" 11.125" 13- 5/8" 20K 20 3 8 UN 29.750" 3.188" 7.500" 18.125"

9" 2K 12 1-1/8 8 UN 8.500" 1.313" 2.813" 5.875" 16- 3/4" 2K 20 1-½ 8 UN 10.750" 1.688" 3.750" 7.500"

9" 3K 12 1-3/8 8 UN 9.500" 1.563" 3.438" 6.750" 16- 3/4" 3K 20 1-5/8 8 UN 12.250" 1.813" 4.063" 8.375"

9" 5K 12 1-5/8 8 UN 12.500" 1.813" 4.063" 8.500" 16- 3/4" 5K 16 1-7/8 8 UN 14.750" 2.063" 4.688" 9.500"

9" 10K 16 1-1/2 8 UN 13.500" 1.688" 3.750" 8.500" 16- 3/4" 10K 24 1-7/8 8 UN 17.750" 2.063" 4.688" 11.000"

9" 15K 16 1-7/8 8 UN 16.000" 2.063" 4.688" 10.125" 18- 3/4" 5K 20 2 8 UN 17.750' 2.188" 5.000" 11.250"

9" 20K 16 2-1/2 8 UN 21.750" 2.688" 6.250" 13.750" 18- 3/4" 10K 24 2¼ 8 UN 22.750" 2.438" 5.625" 14.000"

11" 2K 16 1-1/4 8 UN 9.250" 1.438" 3.125" 6.500" 18- 3/4" 15K 20 3 8 UN 26.750" 3.188" 7.500" 16.750"

11" 3K 16 1-3/8 8 UN 10.000" 1.563" 3.438" 7.000" 21- 1/4" 2K 24 1-5/8 8 UN 12.250" 1.813" 4.063" 8.375"

11" 5K 12 1-7/8 8 UN 14.250" 2.063" 4.688" 9.625" 20-3/4" 3K 20 2 8 UN 15.000" 2.188" 5.000" 10.125"

11" 10K 16 1-3/4 8 UN 15.250" 1.938" 4.375" 9.750" 21- 1/4" 5K 24 2 8 UN 19.000" 2.188" 5.000" 11.750"

11" 15K 20 2 8 UN 19.500" 2.188" 5.000" 12.000" 21- 1/4" 10K 24 2-½ 8 UN 24.750" 2.688” 6.250" 15.125"

11" 20K 16 2-3/4 8 UN 23.750" 2.938" 6.875" 15.000" 26- 3/4" 2K 20 1-¾ 8 UN 14.250" 1.938" 4.375" 9.125"

13- 5/8" 2K 20 1-1/4 8 UN 9.500" 1.438" 3.125" 6.625" 26- 3/4" 3K 24 2 8 UN 17.500" 2.188" 5.000" 11.000"

13- 5/8" 3K 20 1-3/8 8 UN 10.750" 1.563" 3.438" 7.375" 29-1/2" 500 28 1-¾ 8 UN 12.500" 1.938" 4.375" 8.250"

13- 5/8" 5K 16 1-5/8 8 UN 12.750" 1.813" 4.063" 8.375" 30" 2K 32 1-5/8 8 UN 14.500" 1.813" 4.063" 9.250"

13- 5/8" 10K 20 1-7/8 8 UN 17.750" 2.063" 4.688" 11.000" 30" 3K 32 1-7/8 27
8 UN 17.750" 2.063" 4.688" 11.000"
 API MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS & MINIMUL YIELD STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM HARDNESS
FLANGE CALCULATED INITIAL
S/N RATING PIPE OD MATERIAL YIELD LIMITS
SIZE WALL THICK OVALITY
STRENGTH (BHN)
01 5K 17.00” 1.63” 60,000 PSI 174 - 237

MAXIMUM 1.0% OF ID BEFORE WELDING

02 13-5/8” 10K 19.00” 2.63” 75,000 PSI 197 - 237
03 15K 22.00” 4.13” 75,000 PSI 197 - 237
04 5K 24.00” 2.56” 45,000 PSI 140 - 206
05 18-3/4” 10K 27.00” 4.06” 60,000 PSI 174 - 237
06 15K 30.00” 5.56” 75,000 PSI 197 – 237
07 20-3/4” 3K 24.00” 1.53” 45,000 PSI 140 - 206
08 2K 24.00” 1.22” 45,000 PSI 140 - 206
09 21-1/4” 5K 26.75” 2.75” 45,000 PSI 140 - 206
10 10K 30.00” 4.31” 60,000 PSI 174 - 237
11 26-3/4” 3K 30.56” 1.84” 45,000 PSI 140 - 206
12 29-1/2” 500 PSI 32.00” 1.19” 36,000 PSI 140 - 206
13 30” 1K 32.50” 1.19” 36,000 PSI 140 - 206

 Minimum impact test temperature shall be -29 Dec. C.

 Minimum 3 impact tests to be carried out, minimum Impact values shall not be less than 22 Joules.
 Qualified materials for 36,000 PSI - A 516 Gr. 60/70, EN10025 S355 K2G3/EN10025 S355JR/BS4360 GR.50DD
 Qualified materials for 45,000 PSI – API 5L Gr. X-52, X-56, X-60, X-65 & X-70 min. PSL1 requirements
 Qualified materials for 60,000 PSI – AISI 4130 60K
 Qualified materials for 75,000 PSI – AISI 4130 75K
 Materials not Impact tested shall be tested to meet contract requirements
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Sundar G
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 API 16A Specification for Drill-through Equipment Ed. 4 Effective 01 April 2018
The following equipment's were covered under this specification:
• Ram blowout preventers
• Ram blocks, packers, and top seals
• Annular blowout preventers
• Annular packing units
• Hydraulic wellbore connectors
• Drilling spools and spacer spools (22 Nov 2019)
• Adapters
• Mandrels - for wellbore connectors
• Hub Clamp End Connectors (19 Apr 2018)

Note :
• If customer requirements not complying with this specification, still we can supply components to previous editions without
Monogramming the product
• This specification does not apply to field use or field testing of drill-through equipment
• Always verify the latest specifications & relevant Addendum & Errata’s
• Repair and remanufacture of 16A equipment is covered in API 16AR
• This specification allows both SST (Cr-16% min.; Ni-8% min. ; C-0.08% max. & CRA inlaid ring grooves (Fe 5 / Fe 10)

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Abbreviation’s
Wrought structure: Structure that contains no cast dendritic structure

Integral (adjective): (Parts) joined by the forging, casting, or welding process

Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM: Design owner or manufacturer of the traceable assembled equipment, single equipment unit, or component part

Certificate of Conformance COC: Document in which the manufacturer certifies that the assembly or part is in conformance to the mentioned standard(s),
specifications, and guidelines in accordance with the original product definition

Manufacturing data book MDB: Composite file of records from a traceable API product that includes records associated with the original API product
manufacturing, including certification records as required by this specification

corrosion-resistant alloy CRA: Nonferrous-based alloys where any one or the sum of the specified amount of the element's titanium, nickel, cobalt,
chromium, and molybdenum exceeds 50 % mass fraction

Critical areas: Part(s) of a product that require specific operational control in service life; includes sealing surfaces and locations of high stress and strain
under static and/or cycling loads

Critical dimension: Dimension(s) identified by the manufacturer as requiring verification and documentation

Design validation results: Document or dataset created and maintained that provides objective evidence of activities performed, results achieved, or
statements made during the design validation

Performance Requirement Level (PR): Designation determined by the extent of testing successfully performed in accordance with minimum performance
criteria identified by this specification

Remanufacture: Process of disassembly, reassembly, and testing of drill-through equipment, with or without the replacement of parts, in which
machining, welding, heat treatment, or other manufacturing operation is employed

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 Equipment Size Working
Pressure Temperature Ratings for Metallic Materials & Impact values
Nominal Min. Drift
Bore Mandrel Dia.
MPa psia Minimum Impact Value Minimum Impact Value
7 -1/16” 7.032” Class Temperature Range Test Temperature Required for Average of Permitted for 1
6.9 1000
9” 8.970” Each Set of 3 Specimens Specimen Only Per Set
13.8 2000
11” 10.970” °C °F °C (°F) J (ft-lb) J (ft-lb)
13-5/8” 13.595” 20.7 3000
T-75/250 − 59 to 121 − 75 to 250 – 59 – 75 20 15 14 10
16-3/4” 16.720” 34.5 5000
T-75/350 − 59 to 177 − 75 to 350 – 59 – 75 20 15 14 10
18-3/4” 18.720” 69.0 10,000
103.4 15,000 T-20/250 − 29 to 121 − 20 to 250 – 29 – 20 20 15 14 10
20-3/4” 20.720”
21-1/4” 21.220” 138.0 20,000 T-20/350 − 29 to 177 − 20 to 350 – 29 – 20 20 15 14 10
26-3/4” 26.720” 172.4 25,000 T-0/250 − 18 to 121 0 to 250 – 18 0 20 15 14 10
30” 29.970” 206.8 30,000 T-0/350 − 18 to 177 0 to 350 – 18 0 20 15 14 10
Minimum driftable size in API 16A is for 7-1/16” bore.
New pressure ratings (1,000; 25,000 & 30,000 PSI) added.
Any intermittent pressure rating requested can also be provided

Pressure Rating and Size Ranges of API 6A Flange Connectors Pressure Ratings and Size Ranges of Type 16B and 16BX Hubs

Rated WP Flange Size Pressure Rating

Type 16BX mm (in.) Type 16B mm (in.)
MPa (psi)
Mpa PSI Type 6B Type 6BX
13.8 (2000) ― 179(7-1/16”), 425(16-¾”), 540(21-¼”)
13.8 2,000 52 to 540 (2-1/16” to 21-¼”) 679 to 762 (26-¾” to 30”)
20.7 3,000 52 to 527 (2-1/16” to 20-¾”) 679 to 762 (26-¾” to 30”) 20.7 (3000) ― 279(11”), 346(13-5/8”), 425(16-¾”)
34.5 5,000 52 to 279 (2-1/16” to 11”) 346 to 540 (13-5/8” to 21-¼” ) 34.5 (5000) 52 to 540 (2-1/16” to 21-¼” ) ―
69 10,000 ― 46 to 540 (1-13/16” to 21-¼”)
69.0 (10,000) 46 to 540 (1-13/16” to 21-¼”) ―
103.5 15,000 ― 46 to 476 (1-13/16” to 18-¾”)
138 20,000 ― 46 to 346 (1-13/16” to 13-5/8”) 103.5 (15,000) 46 to 476 (1-13/16” to 18-¾”) ―

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 API 20E BOLTING BSL-1 BSL-2 BSL-3
Bolting Type Material Land Offshore The steel shall be fully All BSL-1 requirements and the The requirements specified for
wrought. following BSL-2 are required for BSL-3
Pressure- CS & AS API 20E BSL-1 API 20E BSL-2 Melting method of the raw except as specified below.
controlling
SS & CRA API 20F BSL-2 API 20F BSL-2 The reduction ratio based on material shall be fine grain
Bolting
starting material diameter practice as defined by ASTM The reduction ratio based on
Closure Bolting CS & AS API 20E BSL-2 API 20E BSL-3 shall be a minimum of 4:1. A941. Steel shall be produced starting material diameter
SS & CRA API 20F BSL-2 API 20F BSL-3 by electric furnace or vacuum shall be 10:1 minimum.
Pressure- The steel shall conform to the induction melting followed by
CS & AS API 20E BSL-2 API 20E BSL-3
retaining requirements of the standard. secondary refining practices or Allowable sulfur content shall
Bolting SS & CRA API 20F BSL-2 API 20F BSL-3 Intentional additions of boron ladle refining. be 0.015 % maximum, and the
Utility Bolting are not allowed. allowable phosphorus content
CS & AS Mfr. written Spec. Mfr. written Spec. The allowable sulfur content shall be 0.015 % maximum.
SS & CRA Mfr. written Spec. Mfr. written Spec. All elements intentionally shall be 0.025 % maximum,
added to the heat shall be and the allowable phosphorus The continuous cast steel
If customer doesn’t need these bolting requirements. Proposal for reported content shall be 0.025 % making process is prohibited.
previous edition can be given, stating that the product is not maximum.
Monogramable. In addition to the heat analysis
Residual boron content shall performed by the raw material
Record of customer communication to be part of job file and QC records.
not exceed 0.0005 %. supplier, the bolting
Legend : CS = Carbon Steel ; AS = Alloy Steel ; SS = Stainless Steel ; manufacturer shall perform a
CRA = Corrosion Resistance Alloy product analysis in accordance
with ASTM A29.

Bolting Type Purpose Used for

Pressure-controlling Bolting used to assemble or join pressure-controlling parts. Bolting on ram, seat or seal retainer bolting, shear ram blade bolting
bolting
Closure bolting Bolting used to assemble or join wellbore pressure-containing Flange bolting, bonnet bolting and end connection bolting on BOPs,
parts, including end and outlet connections ram door bolting, and hub clamp bolting

Pressure-retaining Bolting used to assemble or join pressure-retaining parts whose failure Studs and nuts on top of a hydraulic connector, and clamp bolts
bolting would result in a release of wellbore fluid to the environment.

Utility bolting All bolting that is required to mount equipment and accessories to the drill- Bolting on lifting eyes, pad eyes (non-welded), wear bushing, nameplate,
through equipment that is not closure bolting, pressure retaining, or clamps for tubing, guards
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 Pressure Ratings and Size Ranges of Type 16B and 16BX Hubs

Pressure Rating MPa (psi) Type 16BX mm (in.) Type 16B mm (in.)

13.8 (2,000) ― 179 (7-1/16”), 425 (16-3/4”), 540 (21-1/4”)

20.7 (3,000) ― 279 (11”), 346 (13-5/8”), 425 (16-3/4”)

34.5 (5,000) 52 to 540 (2-1/16” to 21-1/4”) ―

69.0 (10,000) 46 to 540 (1-13/16” to 21-1/4”) ―

103.5 (15,000) 46 to 476 (1-13/16” to 18-3/4”) ―

Product Description Code (PDC) Marking should comply with the below requirements
AA BB CC DD EEEE FFF
Equipment type SIZE RWP (PSI) Temperature rating Date of manufacture PR Req.

Single ram BOP 1 7-1/16" 7 1,000 1 °C (°F) MMYY (e.g., APR 2021) For our products
Double ram BOP 2 9" 9 2,000 2 − 59 to 121 − 75 to 250 72 0421 mark “000”
Single annular BOP 3 11" 11 3,000 3 − 59 to 177 − 75 to 350 73
Double annular BOP 4 13-5/8" 13 5,000 5 − 29 to 121 − 20 to 250 22
Drilling spool 5 16-3/4" 16 10,000 10 − 29 to 177 − 20 to 350 23
Adapter 6 18-3/4" 18 15,000 15 − 18 to 121 0 to 250 2
Triple ram BOP 7 20-3/4" 20 20,000 20 − 18 to 177 0 to 350 3
Hydraulic connector 8 21-1/4" 21 25,000 25
Clamp 9 26-3/4" 26 30,000 30
Quad ram BOP 10 30" 30
Spacer spool 11
Mandrel 12
Other 99 34
 Records to be furnished to Original Purchaser Upon Product Delivery Delivered to Maintained by
Document Contents Equipment Owner Manufacturer
Date of Manufacturing Y Y
Purchase Order/Sales Order Number Y Y
Date of FAT Y Y
Part and Serial Numbers of Equipment and Location (including elastomers) Y Y
Assembly Drawings Y Y
Certificate of Conformance—specification(s) to which equipment is certified Y Y
Design Verification Documentation Y
Third-party Review Certificate When in PO
Third-party Type Approval Certificate When in PO Y
Material Test Records (including the following):
a) Chemical Analysis Y Y
b) Tensile Tests Y Y
c) Impact Tests Y Y
d) Hardness Tests Y Y
e) NDE Reports Y Y
f) Heat Treatment Y Y
Material Specification Number Y Y
WPS/PQR Third-party or Customer Review Records As per PO Y
NDE records:
a) Surface NDE Records Y Y
b) Volumetric NDE Records Y Y
c) Repair weld NDE Records Y Y
d) Final Hardness Records Y Y
Inspector Qualification Records As per PO Y
Welding Process Records
a) Welder ID Y Y
b) Filler Metal Type, Heat, and/or Batch Number Y Y
c) Flux Type and Lot Number Y Y
d) WPS Number Y Y
e) PWHT Charts Y Y
f) Total Remaining PWHT Time Per Weld Y Y
g) Weld Maps Y Y
h) Weld Inspection Records Y Y
i) Sketch of Local PWHT Heater Size Location and Thermocouple Location Y Y
Welder Qualification Records As per PO Y
Test Report(s), Pressure Testing, and FAT
a) Pressure Test Records Y Y
b) Factory Acceptance Test Y Y
Dimensions (as defined by OEM) Y
35 Y
Bolting Traceability Records Y Y