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PR2 TESTING OF API SPEC 6A VALVES

PR2 TESTING OF API SPEC 6A VALVES
ANNEX F - DESIGN VALIDATION PROCEDURES - API SPEC 6A
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT 1 & 2 TESTING OF API SPEC 6A VALVES

ABOUT REVA PHOENIX - INSPECTION, TESTING & NDT SERVICES

Reva Phoenix an ISO 9001:2008 QMS practicing organization, based in Chennai, India, with representatives and Inspectors, all over India and abroad, for the past several years and has involved in Inspection, Testing & Training related to Non Destructive Testing for organizations.

Reva Phoenix is backed by a team of trained consultants, Third Party Inspectors, NDE Level II and Level III Certified competent personnel who are recognized professionals in their specialized fields. We provide services in

diverse industrial fields such as low pressure and high pressure Valves, Power Generation, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, and Cement etc.

Reva Phoenix provides services on all stages, starting with basic raw material to finished product, to attain 'Quality'. We believe in developing mutually beneficial long-term relationship with customers through the quality of services, continuous development and prompt response.

Reva Phoenix offers full range of Non Destructive training and certification programs in all methods of NDT to engineers to meet the growing demand for professional in the NDT field and testing Services:

  • Training in Level II in all NDT Methods like UT, PT, RT, MT, VT etc.,
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  • Conduct preparatory course for all ASNT Level III Exams
  • Conduct preparatory course for API 510, API 570, API 571 API 653, API 577 and API 580

We have been serving industries in following sectors:

  • Oil & Gas Industries
  • Chemical Process Equipment
  • Machinery Fabricators
  • Fertilizer Plants
  • Petrochemical Plants & Oil Refineries
  • Oilfield Installations & Cross-country Pipelines

As for training, Reva Phoenix has trained over 5000 candidates, both from India and abroad. Our training Institute has excellent infrastructure facilities for theoretical sessions, well supported by case studies and audio-visual needs. Our faculties have excellent communication and capability to disseminate their acquired knowledge in a planned manner

Reva Phoenix has been providing expertise and state-of- the-art facilities for testing and evaluating mechanical and environmental effects on oil industry equipment.

SALIENT FEATURES
  • API Spec 6A - PR1 Test
  • API Spec 6A - PR2 Test
  • Valve Assembly
  • Pneumatic Actuator Assembly
  • Hydraulic Actuator Assembly
  • Seal Assembly
  • Pneumatic Actuator
  • Hydraulic Actuator
  • Manual Actuator
  • Elevated temperature test
  • Hydro Test
  • Gas Test
  • Cryogenic Temperature Test
  • Hot Chamber Test
  • Cold Chamber Test
  • High Pressure Testing of Valves
PR2 TESTING OF API SPEC 6A VALVES
API SPEC 6A - ANNEX F - DESIGN VALIDATION PROCEDURES
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT 1 & 2 - TESTING OF API SPEC 6A VALVES

Reva Phoenix, in collaboration with its Major Valve partneroffers an automated - computer controlled Valve test facility to evaluate Valves as required by API Spec 6A: Specification for the Wellhead & Christmas Tree Equipment - Annex F - Design Validation Procedures, PR1 & PR2 levels.

The Valve test facility is designed to accommodate up to 7-inch, 25,000-psi, Valves, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Actuators, as well as other test fixtures. Fixture testing on stem and bonnet seals can also be performed under API-6A. Test components are installed in a fail-safe hydraulic system with high-pressure, pneumatically operated valves that direct pressure to the upstream and downstream sides of the test item, according to API Spec 6A requirements

The computer system and customized software automatically control the required testing parameters. In case, ifa leak beyond the preset limit is detected, the program initiates a troubleshooting routine to locate the leak source of the problem. If it appears that the leakage occurs from a seal seating problem, the computer cycles the valve several times and restarts the test. If the leakage persists, the test is shut down, detailing with necessary reports.

An indigenously designed environmental chamber is an integral part of the test loop. Used during the temperature extreme test phases, the insulated chamber contains heating elements and cooling coils that enable to attain the required temperatures.

Annex F for API Specification 6A requires precise measurement of leaks across the gate and seat of the test valve. Reva Phoenix has designed and developed a leak detection system that uses aprecision low-pressure transducer to measure the change in the fluid head caused by leaks.


API SPEC 6A - PR1 &PR2 TESTING

The performance requirements apply to all products being manufactured and delivered for service as per API 6A . The performance verification procedures in this annex are to be applied to designs of products , including design changes. Verification testing specified in Annex F of API Spec 6A is intended to be performed on prototypes or production models.

Performance verification testing, if applicable, shall be performed on prototypes or production models of equipment made in accordance with this International Standard to verify that the performance requirements specified for pressure, temperature, load, mechanical cycles and standard test fluids are met in the design of the product.

Performance verification testing shall be conducted on full- size products or fixtures that represent the specified dimensions for the relevant components of the end product being verified, unless otherwise specified.

The actual dimensions of equipment subjected to verification testing shall be within the allowable tolerance range for dimensions specified for normal production equipment. Worst-case conditions for dimensional tolerances should be addressed by the manufacturer, giving consideration to concerns such as sealing and mechanical functioning.

The product used in any pressure test shall be free of paint or other coatings that would impede leak detection and leak observation

TABLE F.24 - SUMMARY OF PRODUCT-SPECIFIC DESIGN VALIDATION

Component Pressure cycling testa
(Cycles)
Temperature cycling test
(Cycles)
Endurance cycling test
(Cycles)
  Pr1 Pr2 Pr1 Pr2 Pr1 Pr2
Wellhead equipment
Casing-head housings
Casing-head spools
Tubing-head spools
Cross-over spools
Multi-stage head housing & 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
SSV and USV
Back-pressure valves
Other loose connectors
Weld neck connectors
Blind connectors
Threaded connectors
Adapter and spacer connectors
Bullplugs and valve-removal plugs
Other equipment
Wear bushings
Actuators
Ring gaskets
Running and testing tools

Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required

1
1
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required

1
1

3
3
3
3
3
1
3
Not required

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

N/A
3
N/A
N/A

3
3
3
3
3

3
1
PMRb
3
3
3

3
3

200
200
200
200
200
200
200
PMRb

PMRb
PMRb
PMRb
PMRb
PMRb

Not required
200
PMRb
PMRb

Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required

Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required

Not required
Not required

Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

N/A
Not required
N/A
N/A

3
3
3
3
3

3
Not required
PMRb
3
3
3

3
3

40
40
40
40
40
40
40
PMRb

PMRb
PMRb
PMRb
PMRb
PMRb

Not required
40
PMRb
PMRb

Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required

Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required

Not required
Not required

Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not required

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

N/A
Not required
N/A
N/A

3
3
3
3
3

3
Not required
PMRb
Not required
Not required
Not required

3
3

200
200
200
200
200
200
200
PMRb

PMRb
PMRb
PMRb
PMRb
PMRb

Not required
200
PMRb
PMRb

NOTE1: Design validation testing is not required for specified designs or features that are completely specified (dimensions and material strength) in this International Standard.

NOTE2 :This table is for reference information only. All requirements are in the text and associated tables.

  • Pressure cycles, temperature cycles and endurance cycles are run as specified in the text and are not cumulative.
  • As per manufacturer's rating (PMR).
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