It is the purpose of this document to establish, the requirements for testing and evaluating the pressurecontaining performance of api 6a and 6d valves when exposed to fire. Standard for fire test for valves, fourth edition, includes errata 1 and 2 2018. Series fs50 fire safe api 607 4th edition full port flanged. Download file pdf api 6fa latest edition api 6fa latest edition fire testing in general accordance with api 6fa edition 3 the sizes qualified as per the api 6fa standard are 4. Fire test report api standard 6fa third edition performed. Fire test report api standard 6fa, third edition, april 1999 specification for fire testing of valves performed for.
Fire safe api 607 4th edition series fs54 flanged valves have been qualified by testing to api standards 607, 4th edition. Api spec 6fc specification for fire test for valves with. Pressure class ratings qualified as per the standard are 5k, 10k of api 6a and 2500 of api 6d. Ball valve side entry trunnion 2 class 2500lbs stainless steel enclosed is a sectional drawing of the valve under test complete with a list of materials.
Safe hot tapping practices in the petroleum and petrochemical. A catalog of api publications and materials is published annually and updated quarterly by api, 1220 l street, n. These valves are covered by api 6fa fire test standard. Api 6fc fire test for valve with automatic backseats. Series fs54 fire safe api 607 4th edition standard port. Api spec 6fa r2011 april 1999 fire test for valves, includes errata 1 and 2 2008. Pressurize the system to the appropriate hightest pressure from table 1 or table 2. American petroleum institute refining piping component and valve standards.
American petroleum institute api q1 specification for quality programs api 6d specification for pipeline valves api 6fa fire test for valves api 598 valve inspection and testing. July 2018 errata to standard for fire test for valves, fourth edition browse related products from american petroleum institute. Api standard 6fa, standard for fire test for valves, 4 thedition, june 2018 errata 1 4. Api standard 6fa, third edition fire test report performed for franklin valve lp houston, texas 10 inch class.
The performance requirements of this standard establish qualification criteria for all sizes and pressure ratings. The first three rows should read as follows red box indicates corrected values. Aircraft materials fire test handbook faa fire safety. Pressure class ratings qualified as per the standard. The sizes qualified as per the api 6fa standard are 4. In addition to design considerations, a firesafe design should be validated through tests defined in standards such as api 607, api rp 6fa, and iso 10497. Fire test report api standard 6fa third edition performed for total valve systems 6 inch c0 excess flow valve model 2600m project number. Distribution statement this document is available to the public through the national technical information service ntis springfield, virginia. The fire testing of valves is carried out as per api 6fa, api 607, iso 10497 or bs 6755 part ii. Fire safe api 607 4th edition full port flanged ball valves series fs50 fire safe api 607 4th edition series fs50 flanged valves have been qualified by testing to api standards 607, 4th edition. It does not cover valves with a pressure rating such as 2000 or 3000 psi. Ansiapi 608 metal ball valves flanged and buttwelding ends.
Fire testing in general accordance with api 6fa edition 3. Api standard 6fa, third edition fire test report performed for franklin valve lp houston, texas 10 inch class 150 duraseal valve project number. American petroleum institute api q1 specification for quality programs api 6d specification for pipeline valves api 6fa. The fire exposure test period has been established on the basis. Valve specifications below is a listing of the basic specifications used in the design and design and manufacture of valves and fittings. Fire test report api standard 6fa third edition performed for. Dec 12, 20 the sizes qualified as per the api 6fa standard are 4. Equipment specified to these standards are typically more robust than general industrial applications. It is the purpose of this document to establish the requirements for testing and evaluating the pressurecontaining performance of api 6a and api 6d automatic backseating valves when exposed to fire. Spec 6fb specification for fire test for end connections.
Federal register for use of the aircraft materials fire test handbook. We are engaged in offering complete test system or instrumentation and software to conduct the fire safe testing of valves conforming to api607 6fa for all types of valves. Standards api 607 iso 10497 api 6fa api 6fd api 6fb sizes. April 2017, for the purpose of witnessing the fire test on the following valve according to api 6fa ed.
Web apphtml 5 test see how your html5web app or mobileoptimized website performs on a fire tv, fire tablet, or another android device. Api tr 6f1 technical report for performance of api and ansi end connections in a fire test according to api specification 6fa api tr 6f2 technical report for fire resistance improvements for api flanges. Key words fire safety, aircraft interior materials, flammability 18. Api spec 6fa standard for fire test for valves, fourth edition, includes errata 1 and 2 2018 standard by american petroleum institute, 06012018. American petroleum institute exploration and production series 6. The performance requirements of this document are intended to establish standard limits of acceptability regardless of size or pressure rating. Series fs50 fire safe api 607 4th edition full port. This video demonstrates members of the kent introl team fire testing in general accordance with api 6fa edition 3. The performance requirements of this document are intended to establish standard limits of. Individual chapters and appendixes latest update 092909. This standard establishes acceptable levels for leakage through the test valve and external leakage after exposure to a fire for a 30minute time period. The question is often raised how api 607 and 6fa are different.
Step 3 shall be deleted, and the entire section shall read as follows. Standards for centrifugal, vertical, rotary and reciprocating pumps 2. Services and apis amazon appstore developer portal. Spec 6fc specification for fire test for valves with automatic backseats. Fire testing precision testing llc has a full service high temp valve fire testing facility dedicated to helping valve manufacturers develop and pass the requirements of the relevant fire test standards. Browse related products from american petroleum institute. Api 6fa cover the requirements for testing and evaluating the performance of valves when exposed to fire. Api spec 6fa standard for fire test for valves, fourth edition, includes errata 1 and 2 2018. Errata 1, july 2018 and errata 2, august 2018 this document establishes the requirements for testing and evaluating the pressurecontaining performance of api 6a and api 6d valves when exposed to fire. Table 4 qualification by valve size from test of 6d valve size a of test valve other valve sizes qualified nps dn b nominal size cnps dnb 12 15 api 6d. Api valve standards defined and explained valve news.
Valve fire testing, fire api standards, fire iso standards. The valve design incorporates a secondary metal seat in the body, providing the required shutoff should the primary seats be destroyed by fire. Tests are conducted as per api standards api 607 v edition and api 6fa with stateofart instrumentation interfaced to pc. Valve manufacturers name used in test report as specified. Valve operability during a fire journal of offshore mechanics and. The standard covers the requirements for testing and evaluating the performance of api spec 6a and spec 6d valves when exposed to specifically defined fire conditions. Firesafe seals are generally not designed for fugitive emission performance fugitive emission emissions of gases or vapors from pressurized equipment due to leaks.
The api standards are focused on oil production, refinery and product distribution services. Api standard 6fa, third edition, april 1999 2008 specification for fire testing of valves product description. Spec 6fd specification for fire test for check valves. The past, present and future of fire testing valve magazine. Since 1924, the american petroleum institute has been a cornerstone in establishing and maintaining standards for the worldwide oil and natural gas industry. Red line process for updating fire test handbook new. Our work helps the industry invent and manufacture superior products consistently, provide critical services, ensure fairness in the marketplace for businesses and consumers alike, and promotes the acceptance of products and practices. The purpose of this standard is to establish the requirements for testing and evaluating the pressurecontaining performance of api 6a and api 6d valves when exposed to fire.
Api spec 6fa techstreet api 6fa pdf free download complets ovore ndvidia. Includes all amendments and changes through reaffirmation. Apr 06, 2017 union tech z4 rising stem ball valve fire test per api 607. Fire safe testing of valves api standards in vijayanagar. In an effort to provide a constant for simplifying the. This standard applies to valves with one or more closure members. Fire test report api 6fa 3rd ed 8 class 1500 trunnion ball valve fire test report api 6fa 3rd ed 1.
Union tech z4 rising stem ball valve fire test per api 607. Api standard 6fa, standard for fire test for valves, 4th edition, june 2018 errata 2 table 4. This document establishes the requirements for testing and evaluating the pressurecontaining performance of api 6a and api 6d valves when exposed to fire. Bu1 6fi perjormance of api and ansi end connections in a fire test according to api spec 6fa bu1 6f2 fire resistance improvements for api flanges. Api standard 6fa, third edition fire test report performed for franklin valve lp houston, texas 10 inch class 150 duraseal valve. Distribute and test your app against the full suite of amazon services, including inapp purchasing, in an actual production environment. Api 607 r1998 fire test for softseated quarter turn valves.
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