Itis has engineered an ultramodern fire test assembly. For example, the api 607 procedure dictates that a valve is enveloped in flames for 30 minutes while pressurized, after which it is forcecooled with water. This document establishes acceptable levels of leakage through the test valve and. Show your customer both test qualifications and let him make his own decisions. This document establishes the requirements for testing and evaluating the pressurecontaining performance of api 6a and api 6d valves when exposed to fire. Spec 6fc specification for fire test for valves with automatic backseats. Fire test report api standard 6fa, third edition, april 1999 specification for fire testing of valves performed for.
Api valve standards defined and explained valve news. Using the api colorsymbol system to mark equipment and vehicles for product identification at service stations and distribution terminals. Design and testing standards fire safe ball valves. Fire test report ansiapi standard 607, 7th edition, 2016 iso 10497. Fire test report ansiapi standard 607, 7th edition, 2016. Api was formed in 1919 as a standardssetting organization and is the global leader in convening subject matter experts across segments to establish, maintain, and distribute consensus standards for the oil and gas industry. Fire test report api standard 6fa, third edition, 1999 performed for valvtechnologies inc. Fire safe test carried out according to client procedure api specification 6fa third edition, april 1999 api standard 607 sixth edition, september 2010 bs uni en iso 10497.
Spec 6fb specification for fire test for end connections. Regarding api 607, it is for quarterturn valves and valves with soft seats. Users of api specification 6a, 17th edition this edition of api specification 6a contains material from the errata issued december 1996 and. Fire testing in general accordance with api 6fa edition 3. Do the homeworkand see that if a valve complies with 607 4th edition basically the exxon partial burn test then that valve would laugh at meeting 6fa standards. Ansiapi standard 607, 7 th edition, 2016 iso 10497. Fire safe test certificate iso 10497api 607api 6fa needle valves version. Tests are conducted as per api standards api 607 v edition and api 6fa with stateofart instrumentation interfaced to pc.
The fire exposure test period has been established on the basis. Api 6fa pales in comparison to the api 607 firesafe regulations. Api 6fa is fire test for api 6a and api 6d valves, while api 6fd is for check valves. Api spec 6fa standard for fire test for valves, fourth edition, includes errata 1 and 2 2018 standard by american petroleum institute, 06012018. These standards cover pressuretemperature ratings, minimum shell thickness and bore diameter for each sizeclass. Safe welding, cutting and hot work practices in the petroleum and petrochemical industries.
Sure flow valves are designed and manufactured as per ansi b 16. Find local representative media centre request a quote request a quote confirmation unit converter valve selector. The dutch independent test facility and service provider is able to test versatile products such as. Valves, wellhead seals, or other related equipment are not included in the scope of this document. This standard establishes acceptable levels for leakage through the test valve and external leakage after exposure to a fire for a 30minute time period. Safe hot tapping practices in the petroleum and petrochemical. 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. Documentary evidence of mogas fire testing qualification prior to receiving full fire test certificates. The api standards are focused on oil production, refinery and product distribution services.
The valve design incorporates a secondary metal seat in the body, providing the required shutoff should the primary seats be destroyed by fire. The performance requirements of this document are intended to establish standard limits of. Api american petroleum institute n api 5201 sizing, selection, and installation of pressurerelieving devices in refineries. Fire safe api 607 4th edition standard port, unibody flanged ball valves series fs54 fire safe api 607 4th edition series fs54 flanged valves have been qualified by testing to api standards 607, 4th edition. 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 6fc fire test for valve with automatic backseats. Standards api 607 iso 10497 api 6fa api 6fd api 6fb sizes. Series fs50 fire safe api 607 4th edition full port. Design and testing standards fire safe ball valves sure.
Equipment specified to these standards are typically more robust than general industrial applications. Fire safe design is important for industrial valves in industries like oil and gas, chemical, and petrochemical. Fires of greater duration are considered to be of a major magnitude with consequences greater than those anticipated in this test. Mogas industries valve fire testing mogas is committed to providing worldrenowned services and the best severe service. Api 6fa1993 r2011 valve refractory test specification. Fire safe gasket sheets with fire safeapi 6fb certificate are able to maintain their fire safe characteristics throughout the entirety of the test. 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 6fa cover the requirements for testing and evaluating the performance of valves when exposed to fire.
Api spec 6fa r2011 april 1999 fire test for valves, includes errata 1 and 2 2008. Spec 6fd specification for fire test for check valves. Mogas industries valve fire testing mogas is committed to providing world renowned services and the best severe service. Faq manual ball valves process control knowledge base. Series fs54 fire safe api 607 4th edition standard port. Fire safe testing of valves these tests determine the resistance of firesafevalves to a burn under controlled conditions as defined in common industry standards like. The performance requirements of this standard establish qualification criteria for all sizes and pressure ratings. Our fires test is in accordance with api std 607api 6fa. 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. The valve design incorporates a secondary metal seat in the body, providing the required shutoff should the primary seats be destroyed. In its first 100 years, api has developed more than 700 standards to enhance operational safety, environmental protection. Ansiapi 608 metal ball valves flanged and buttwelding ends. 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. 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.
Api standard 6fa, third edition fire test report performed for franklin valve lp houston, texas 10 inch class 150 duraseal valve project number. During the 30 minute burn and 30 minute cool down period, the measured leakage should be no more than the allowable rate of 22. Api spec 6d pipeline valves gate, plug, ball, and check valves. 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. Pressure class ratings qualified as per the standard are 5k, 10k of api. Fire safe testing of valves api standards in vijayanagar.
Api 6fb fire test report 2 class 300 vcfs gasket gpt. The performance requirements of this document are intended to establish standard limits of acceptability regardless of size or pressure rating. The fire exposure test period has been established on the basis that it represents the maximum time required to extinguish most fires. Kent introl take pride in working to the highest standards and strictest quality measures. Fire safe test certificate iso 10497api 607api 6fa. This video demonstrates members of the kent introl team fire testing in general accordance with api 6fa edition 3. This standard covers the requirements for testing and evaluating the performance of api specs 6a and 6d valves when exposed to specifically defined fire conditions. 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 is the purpose of this document to establish the requirements for testing and evaluating the pressure containing performance of api spec 6a and 6d check valves when exposed to fire. Valve fire testing, fire api standards, fire iso standards. Pressure class ratings qualified as per the standard. A wide variety of api 607 api 6fa fire safe ball valve options are available to. When parker conducted fire testing on our valves bs67552 was the required standard, compliance. The fire test ensures that the valve has minimal leakage when fire takes place.
The question is often raised how api 607 and 6fa are different. Api spec 6fb establishes procedures for testing and evaluating the pressurecontaining performance of api end connectors when exposed to fire. Api spec 6fa r2011 fire test for valves, includes errata 1 and 2 2008 standard by american petroleum institute, 04011999 amendments available sizing tank blanketing regulators using the. We often use api 6fa, and api 607 for fire testing. In this assembly valves, actuators, gaskets, seals, fittings etc. The past, present and future of fire testing valve magazine. The sizes qualified as per the api 6fa standard are 4. This standard applies to valves with one or more closure members. In addition to the manual transmission box or other similar mechanism when they become part of the usual valve device outside the transmission such as. Api spec 6fd specification for fire test for check.
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