A Cameron Introduction to API 6D

and 6DSS Specifications

API 6D (ISO 14313):

Specification for Pipeline Valves

API 6DSS (ISO 14723):

Subsea Pipeline Valves
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NACE MR0175 (ISO 15156):
Petroleum and Natural
Gas Industries -
Materials for Use in H2S -
Containing Environments
In Oil and Gas Production

API Q1 (ISO TS 29001):

3 Specification for Quality Programs
for The Petroleum, Petrochemical,
and Natural Gas Industry

The API Monogram Program

and ISO Accreditations

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 TABLE Overview ................................................................................. 2

OF API Specification 6D (ISO 14313) ........................................... 3

CONTENTS API Specification 6DSS (ISO 14723) ........................................ 3

Equipment .............................................................................. 4

Surface and Underwater Safety Valves.................................... 5

Pressure Ratings ..................................................................... 6

Temperature Classes ............................................................... 6

Design Verification Testing ..................................................... 7

Material Classes ..................................................................... 7

NACE MR0175 (ISO 15156) .................................................... 9

Welding .................................................................................. 11

Quality Control ....................................................................... 11

Markings ................................................................................. 14

API Monogram Program ......................................................... 15

API Specification Q1 (ISO TS 29001) ...................................... 16

API and ISO Accreditations ..................................................... 17

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OVERVIEW Cameron supports the development and use of international product
standards such as those published by API and ISO. These standards
provide a common basis for product characteristics and performance
attributes and act to capture the successful industry history associated
with these products. Products marketed, designed, manufactured and
used in compliance with recognized industry standards add significant
value to our industry.

Cameron endorses the API Monogram Program and API Quality

Program Specification Q1. API Q1 applies the recognized benefits of
the ISO 9001 Quality Program elements tailored specifically to the oil
and gas industry. The API Monogram Program joins the assessment
of quality programs with the demonstrated ability to comply with inter-
national product standards such as API 6D (ISO 14313) Specification
for Pipeline Valves and API 6DSS (ISO 14723) Specification for
Subsea Valves.

Cameron proudly holds the first two API 6D licenses (6D-.0001 and
6D-.0002) and the first three 6DSS licenses (6DSS-.0001, 6DSS-.0002
and 6DSS-.0003).

Cameron routinely provides products and services that meet

requirements of international standards such as API and ISO. It is
important to also understand that in many cases, standards represent
only industry-accepted minimum requirements. Exceeding minimum
requirements is one recognized element of Camerons reputation for
quality products and services delivered worldwide.

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 API API Specification 6D (ISO 14313) is the recognized industry standard for
pipeline valves that was formulated under the jurisdiction of the API
SPECIFICATION 6D Standards Subcommittee on Valves and Wellhead Equipment (API SC6). ISO

(ISO 14313) 14313 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 67: Materials, equipment
and offshore structures for petroleum and natural gas industries, Subcommittee
SC 2, Pipeline transportation systems.

API API Specification 6DSS (ISO 14723) is based on ISO 14313. It has been devel-
oped to address special requirements specific to subsea pipeline valves. This
SPECIFICATION international standard is also under the jurisdiction of the API Standards
Subcommittee (API SC6) on Valves and Wellhead Equipment. ISO 14723 was
6DSS prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 67: Materials, equipment and offshore
(ISO 14723) structures for petroleum and natural gas industries, Subcommittee SC 2,
Pipeline transportation systems.

Both these standards specify requirements and provide recommendations for

the design, manufacturing, testing and documentation of ball, check, plug and
gate valves for applications in pipeline systems meeting the requirements of
ISO 13623 for the petroleum and natural gas industries. API Specification 6D
(ISO 14313) is also specified as the base standard for manufacture of subsea
equipment in accordance with API Specification 6DSS (ISO 14723). These inter-
national standards are not applicable to valves for pressure ratings exceeding
Class 2500 (PN 420).

These standards do not prescribe requirements for field use, testing or

repair of covered products nor covers aftermarket remanufacture and repair
activities. These requirements are covered under API 6DR recommended practice.

Major sections of API 6D (ISO 14313) and API 6DSS are:

Scope
Normative References
Terms and Definitions
Valve Types and Configurations (ball, check, gate, plug)
Design
Materials
Welding

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API
Quality Control
Testing
SPECIFICATION Marking

6DSS Storage/Shipping
Documentation
(ISO 14723) Annexs (NDE/testing/documentation/purchasing)
(continued)
Elements not addressed in API 6D (ISO 14313) and API 6DSS include:
Research and Development
Supplier Management
Reliability
Field Maintenance and Service

EQUIPMENT API Specification 6D (ISO 14313) and API 6DSS (ISO 14723)
cover Pipeline and Subsea Pipeline Valves as follows:

Pressure Class
Pipeline Valves
150 300 400 600 900 1500 2500
Ball:
-Floater 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D
-Rising Stem 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D
-Trunnion 6D/6DSS 6D/6DSS 6D/6DSS 6D/6DSS 6D/6DSS 6D/6DSS 6D/6DSS
Check:
-Nozzle (Axial) 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D
-Piston 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D
-Swing 6D/6DSS 6D/6DSS 6D/6DSS 6D/6DSS 6D/6DSS 6D/6DSS 6D/6DSS
-Wafer 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D
Gate:
-Expanding 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D
-Slab 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D
Plug:
-Lubricated 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D
-Non-lubricated 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D

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 SURFACE and Background

UNDERWATER Normative references are taken from:

SAFETY VALVES ANSI American National Standards Institute

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASNT American Standard for Nondestructive Testing
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
AWS American Welding Society
EN Euro Norm
ISO International Standards Organization
MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
The minimum Product Specification Level (PSL) for an SSV or USV is PSL 2.

Special Design Requirements

Requirements for design apart from general requirement for valves include:

A
 cceptable design codes and calculations for pressure containing parts/
materials as specified in B16.34 and other international design code.
P
 ressure-containing design and calculations in accordance with agreed,
internationally recognized design codes or standards, for example ASME
Section VIII Division 1 or Division 2, or ASME B16.34.
T
 he minimum design thrust or torque for design calculations shall be
at least two times the predicted breakaway maximum design thrust or
torque of any operating condition at 38C (100F) at maximum pressure
differential (MPD), or at an operational temperature and/or pressure
causing the highest thrust or torque.
M
 ax force on hand-wheel breakaway thrust/torque 180 N. For API 6DSS
valves, if required, ROV interface is per ISO 13628-8 (API 17D).
V
 isible position indicator showing the open and closed position of the
obturator (closure member) of the ball, disc, gate or plug.

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 PRESSURE Valves covered by these international standards are furnished per ANSI/ASME
rating or the nominal pressure (PN) classes in seven different pressure ratings
RATINGS representing the maximum working pressure of the equipment as follows:

Class 150 (PN 20) @ Class 900 (PN 150) @

Class 300 (PN 50) @ Class 1500 (PN 250) @

Class 400 (PN 64) @ Class 2500 (PN 420) @

Class 600 (PN 100) @

TEMPERATURE Pressure-temperature ratings for ANSI/ASME class-rated valves are in accor-

dance with the applicable rating table for the appropriate material group in
CLASSES ASME B16.34 and for PN rated valves per EN 1092-1.

For intermediate design pressures and temperatures, the pressure-temperature

rating is determined by linear interpolation.

Pressure-temperature ratings for non-ASME B16.34 and non-EN 1092-1are

determined from the material properties in accordance with the applicable
design standard.

For 6DSS valves, the minimum design temperature is 32F (0C ) unless
otherwise specified.

If the maximum pressure differential (MPD) at which the valve is required to

be opened is not specified, then the pressure rating as determined for
material at 100F (38C) shall be the MPD.

Note: Non-metallic parts can limit maximum pressures and minimum and
maximum temperatures.

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 DESIGN Performance verification testing is performed on production valves to vali-
date that the performance requirements specified for pressure, temperature,
VERIFICATION mechanical cycles and standard test fluids are met in the design of the
product.
TESTING Performance Verification Testing may include:
Hydrostatic Shell/Seat Testing
Pneumatic/Air/Gas Testing
Pressure/Temperature Cycles
Load/Mechanical Cycles
Functional and Operational Testing

Although pneumatic/air/gas testing is an optional requirement in API

Specification 6D (ISO 14313), Cameron is proud to offer a wide variety of
products proven to meet, and often exceed, the performance verification
requirements of API 6D (ISO 14313).

MATERIAL There are various Material Classes which specify minimum material
requirements for general or sour service. API 6D (ISO 14313) and/or 6DSS (ISO
CLASSES 14723) equipment must be designed, tested and marked as satisfactory for
one of these Material Classes.

Minimum Material Requirements

M
 anufacturer shall develop documented material specification for
pressure-containing and pressure-controlling parts agreed design
standard such as ASME B16.34.
S ervice compatibility - Non-metallic parts for valves intended for
hydrocarbon gas service for valves above class 600 shall be resistant to
explosive decompression.
Chemical/carbon equivalent restrictions - carbon steel weld end valves:

Specification Carbon Phosphorus Sulphur CE%

6D .23% .035% .035% .43%

6DSS .21% .030% .030% .41%

A
 ustenitic stainless steel weld end valves:
- 0.03% max. carbon
- 0.08% max. carbon if the material is stabilized
F racture toughness on base material and weld metal is based on yield
strength (SMYS) and not tensile strength for all carbon/alloy material
design temperature as:

6D -20 C -29 F

6DSS 0 C +32 F

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MATERIAL B
 olting material with a hardness exceeding HRC 34 (Rockwell C) or HBW
340 (Brinell) are not to be used for valve applications where hydrogen
CLASSES embrittlement can occur, unless otherwise agreed.

(continued) Sour service - HIC testing is mandatory on plate material per NACE TM 0284.
A
 s defined by National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
Standard MR0175, these material classes will also include an H2S rating
in compliance with NACE Standard MR0175.

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 SOUR SERVICE & Sour service is defined as any case where the absolute partial pressure of
hydrogen sulfide (H2S) exceeds 0.05 psi (0,0003 Mpa). As an example, if the
ISO 15156 total shut-in pressure is 2000 psi (13,8 Mpa), a concentration of 25 parts per
million (ppm) is equivalent to 0.05 psi partial pressure, so ISO 15156 would
(NACE MR0175) apply. API 6D (ISO 14313) and API 6DSS (ISO 17423) specifications require that
materials for pressure-containing and pressure-controlling parts including
bolting used in sour service meet the requirements of ISO 15156 (all parts).

Partial Pressure Formulas:

H2S PPM
H2S PSIA = 1,000,000 x Shut-In Pressure

H2S PSIA = % H2S x Shut-In Pressure

CO2 PSIA = % CO2 x Shut-In Pressure

ISO 15156 lists acceptable materials, including any restrictions on mechanical

properties, heat treat procedures and method of manufacture. As an example,
carbon and low-alloy steels must have a hardness of no more than 22 HRC.
If acceptable low alloy steel is welded in an exposed area, it must be stress
relieved at a temperature of at least 1150F (593C).

Examples of Material Usage Limits per NACE MR0175, 2003

Revision (Assuming 5000 psi Total Pressure and No Elemental Sulfur)
Maximum H2S Minimum pH
Application Maximum
Material Type at 5000 psi of Water
(Part) Temperature
(34,5 Mpa) Phase

Carbon or Body, Bonnet, Hanger

No Limit No Limit No Limit
Low Alloy Steel Gate, Seat, Stem

410 or F6NM Body, Bonnet, Gate, Seat No Limit 3.5 No Limit

Stainless Steel Stem 300 ppm 3.5 No Limit

17-4 PH SST or
Valve Stem Only 4.5 No Limit
Monel K-500

316 or 304 Ring Gasket No Limit No Limit No Limit

Stainless Steel Obturator, Seat, Stem 3000 ppm No Limit 140 F (60 C)

Stellite or
Obturator, Seat Trim No Limit No Limit No Limit
Tungsten Carbide

Nickel Alloys Body, Bonnet, Obturator No Limit No Limit 275 F (135 C)

718 and 925 Seat, Stem 40,000 ppm No Limit 400 F (204 C)

Nickel Alloys Body, Bonnet, Obturator

No Limit No Limit No Limit
625 and 825 Seat, Stem

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SOUR SERVICE & There are sound reasons for the changes to NACE MR0175. Previous
editions did not address the effects of environmental factors other than
ISO 15156 H2S on the resistance of materials to sulfide-stress cracking. While the major
oil and gas companies, drilling companies and equipment manufacturers
(NACE MR0175 were aware of the limitations of the materials they used, the standard did
(continued) not provide enough guidance for companies with less experience or
metallurgical expertise.

In a few cases, materials that have been approved in MR0175 and widely
used for certain components are no longer permitted by the standard. An
example is the use of 17-4 PH stainless steel for tubing hangers. In other
cases, the new restrictions may dictate a change in materials from past usage.
For instance, tubing hangers or valve stems made from 410 or F6NM stainless
steel are approved for use only if the partial pressure of H2S is no higher
than 1.5 psi. As a result of such limitations, it may not be possible to certify
that a product complies with NACE MR0175, without knowing specific fluid
conditions.

Another change to the standard is the expansion of scope to cover stress

corrosion cracking (SCC) as well as sulfide-stress cracking (SSC). As a result, AISI
316 and other austenitic stainless steels are limited as to service temperature
and chloride content as well as H2S.

Recognizing the impact of the new environmental limits in NACE MR0175,

(ISO 15156) the standard now allows purchasers to qualify materials for use
outside those limits, or to use materials not listed. This can be done by using
like for like materials in an existing field or by documenting successful ser-
vice history in a comparable application. Purchasers can also perform material
qualification testing, as detailed in MR0175, and avoid the lengthy balloting
and approval process.

There are many additional factors that can dramatically influence the selection
of proper materials in addition to those included in NACE. Factors such as
temperature are important considerations during completion and throughout
the service life of the well.

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 WELDING Welding, including repair welding, of pressure-containing and pressure-
controlling parts are performed to qualified procedures. The following table
applies to pressure containing fabrication and repair weldments for bodies,
bonnets, obturator, seats and end connections or closures:

Requirements API 6D API 6DSS

ISO 15607, ISO 15609, ISO 15614-1 ISO 15607, ISO 15609, ISO 15614-1
Weld Procedure Qualification
or ASME Sec. IX with hardness survey or ASME Sec. IX with hardness survey

ISO 9606-1, ASME Sec. IX or EN ISO 9606-1, ASME Sec. IX or EN

Welder Performance Qualification
287-1 287-1

Welding Consumables, Instrument

Documented Controls Required Documented Controls Required
Calibration

Visual Exam of Weld Required Required

Weld Surface
By Agreement By Agreement
NDE: PT/MT

Weld Volumetric NDE: UT/RT By Agreement By Agreement

Weld Procedure Qualification -

Meet ISO 15156 (all parts) Meet ISO 15156 (all parts)
Hardness Testing

Weld Procedure Qualification - Impact Required in accordance with ISO Required in accordance with ISO
Testing 148-1 or ASTM A370 148-1 or ASTM A370

QUALITY Specification 6D (ISO 14313) and 6DSS (ISO 14723) describe pertinent
information on inspections, tests, examinations and required documentation.
CONTROL Since the selection of type of testing and nondestructive examination for 6D
equipment is ultimately a purchasers decision but it is a mandatory require-
ment for 6DSS equipment, the following quality control and nondestructive
examination (NDE) information is provided to make it easy for users to select
the quality level consistent with their risk management needs.

Examination Method Acceptance Criteria

NDE Type and Extent
API 6D API 6DSS API 6D API 6DSS
RT of castings critical areas ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,
ASME B16.34, App I ASME Sec. V, Art. 2 ASME B16.34, App I
per ASME B16.34 API 6D App 7
RT of castings accessible ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,
ASME B16.34, App I ASME Sec. V, Art. 2 ASME B16.34, App I
areas App 7

ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1, Part

RT of welds UW51 (linear indications);
ASME Sec. V, Art. 2 ASME Sec. V, Art. 2 Same as 6D
weldments ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1, App
4 (rounded indications)

UT of castings critical ASME Sec. V, Art. 5 (direct

ASME B16.34, App IV ASME B16.34, App IV ASTM A 609, Table 2, QL 2
areas per ASME B16.34 and shear wave)
UT of castings accessible ASME Sec. V, Art. 5 (direct ASME B16.34, App IV
ASME B16.34, App IV ASTM A 609, Table 2, QL 1
areas and shear wave)

ASTM A 388; or ASME Sec. V, Art. 23; or ASME Sec. VIII, Div.1; or
UT of forgings and plate A 435; or ASTM A 388; or ASTM A 578/578M
ASME Sec. V, Art. 5
surface areas A 577 (as applicable) A 435; or Level B
A 577 (as applicable)

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 QUALITY NDE Type and Extent
Examination Method Acceptance Criteria

CONTROL MT of forgings 100%

API 6D API 6DSS API 6D

ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,

API 6DSS
Same as 6D; or

(continued) accessible surface areas

ASME Sec. V, Art. 7 ASME Sec. V, Art. 7
App 6
no linear indications
(sealing surfaces)

ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,

MT of bolting ASME Sec. V, Art. 7 ASME Sec. V, Art. 7 Same
App 6

Same as 6D; or
MT of 100% machined ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,
ASME Sec. V, Art. 7 ASME Sec. V, Art. 7 no linear indications
surfaces App 6
(sealing surfaces)

MT of weld bevels ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,

ASME Sec. V, Art. 7 ASME Sec. V, Art. 7 Same as 6D
weld ends App 6
Same as 6D; or
LP of castings 100% ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,
ASME Sec. V, Art. 6 ASME Sec. V, Art. 6 no linear indications
accessible surface areas App 8
(sealing surfaces)
ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,
LP of bolting ASME Sec. V, Art. 6 ASME Sec. V, Art. 6 Same as 6D
App 8
Same as 6D; or
LP of 100% machined ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,
ASME Sec. V, Art. 6 ASME Sec. V, Art. 6 no linear indications
surfaces App 8
(sealing surfaces)
LP of weld bevels ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,
ASME Sec. V, Art. 6 ASME Sec. V, Art. 6 Same as 6D
weld ends App 8

Type 1 none acceptable; Type 1, none acceptable;

VT of castings surfaces MSS-SP-55 Same as 6D and
Type 2 to 12 A & B Type 2 to 12, A and B

VT of forgings and plate As required by ASTM As required by ASTM

surfaces Product Spec Product Spec

Complete joint penetration

on Pressure Containing
Welds; or
Undercuts should not
reduce thickness in area to
VT of weldments ASME Sec. V, Art. 9 below minimum
thickness; or
Surface porosity and
exposed slag not permitted
on or within 45mm of
seating surfaces.

VT of others 100%
ASME Sec. V, Art. 9 No visible defects
surfaces

Same as 6D; or
Same as 6D; or when specified by
when specified by Customer
Customer PT ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,
Repair welds defect
MT or PT PT per ASME Sec. V, Art. 6 Documented procedures App 8; no linear
removals; prior to welding
(100% sealing and indications; or
accessible surfaces) MT ASME Sec. V, Div. 1,
App 6; no linear
indications

Same as 6D; or
Same as 6D; or when
when specified by
specified by Customer
Customer
PT - ASME Sec. V, Art. 6
PT ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,
(100% sealing and
App 8; no linear
accessible surfaces); or
indications; or
MT - ASME Sec. V, Art. 7
MT ASME Sec. V, Div. 1,
(100% sealing and
Repair welds pressure- App 6; no linear
MT or PT accessible surfaces); or Documented procedures
containing parts indications; or
RT - ASME Sec. V, Art. 2
RT ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,
(100% where practicable,
UW51 (linear indications) or
areas); or
ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1, App
UT - ASME Sec. V, Art. 23 or
4 (rounded indications); or
ASME Sec. V, Art. 5 (direct
UT ASME Sec. VIII, Div.
and shear wave)
1, App 12; ASTM A 578; no
lack of fusion

NDE Requirement API 6D (when specified) and API 6DSS (mandatory)

Personnel
API 6D API 6DSS
Qualification

NDE ISO 9712 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A ISO 9712 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A

AWS QC1, equivalent or Mfrs documented training

Welding Inspectors AWS QC1
program

Visual Inspectors Annual eye exam per ISO 9712 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A

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 QUALITY Minimum Bore Required for Full-Port Valves

CONTROL Nominal Size Minimum Bore (mm)

(continued) DN NPS
PN 20 ~ 100
(Class 150 ~
PN 150
(Class 900)
PN 250
(Class 1500)
PN 420
(Class 2500)
600)
50 2 49 49 49 42
65 2-1/2 62 62 62 52
80 3 74 74 74 62
100 4 100 100 100 87
150 6 150 150 144 131
200 8 201 201 192 179
250 10 252 252 239 223
300 12 303 303 287 265
350 14 334 322 315
400 16 385 373 360
450 18 436 423
500 20 487 471
550 22 538 522
600 24 589 570
650 26 633 617
700 28 684 665
750 30 735 712
800 32 779 760
850 34 830 808
900 36 874 855
950 38 925
1000 40 976
1050 42 1020
1200 48 1166
1350 54 1312
1400 56 1360
1500 60 1458

Minimum Bore Size for Bypass, Drain and Vent Connections

Nominal Valve Size Connection Size
DN NPS mm (inch)
50 ~ 100 2~4 15 ()

150 ~ 200 6~8 20 ()

250 10 25 (1)

Valve Flanged Ends

End flanges are furnished with raised face (RF) or ring-joint face (RTJ). Dimensions, tolerances and
finishes are in accordance with:
ASME B16.5 for sizes up to and including DN 600 (NPS 24), except DN 550 (NPS 22),
MSS SP-44 for DN 550 (NPS 22),
ASME B16.47 Series A for DN 650 (NPS 26) and larger sizes.
Valve Weld Ends
Weld ends conform to Fig. 434.8.6 (a), (1) and (2), in ASME B31.4 or Fig. 14 and 15 of ASME B31.8
unless otherwise agreed. In case of heavy walled valve body, the outside profile may be tapered at
30 degrees and then 45 degrees as illustrated in Fig. 1 of ASME B16.25.
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 MARKING Section 13 and Table 12 of Specification 6D specify marking instructions and the
checklist below describe marking/inspection for monogrammed equipment:
and FINAL API Monogram Product Checklist
INSPECTION Customer: Sales Order:
Valve Description: Serial Number:
1. A re manufacturers name or trademarks identified on body and Pass Fail n/a
nameplate?
2. Are pressure class identified on body and nameplate? Pass Fail n/a
3. Are
 pressure/temperature rating identified on nameplate? Pass Fail n/a
a) Maximum operating pressure at maximum operating temperature
b) Maximum operating pressure at minimum operating temperature
4. Are face-to-face/end-to-end dimension identified on nameplate? Pass Fail n/a
5. A
 re body material designation identified on body and nameplate? Pass Fail n/a
Are cast and heat melting identification identified on body, bonnet Pass Fail n/a
closures and stem?
Material symbol, e.g., AISI, ASME,ASTM. or ISO. NOTE: When body
is fabricated of more than one type of steel, the end connection
material governs marking.
6. A
 re trim identification identified on nameplate? Pass Fail n/a
Symbols indicating material of stem and sealing faces of closure
members if different from that of body. Note: MSS SP-25 gives guid-
ance on marking.
7. A
 re nominal valve size identified on body or nameplate or both as Pass Fail n/a
practicable?
a) Full-opening valves: nominal valve size
b) Reduced-opening valves: shall be marked as specified in 6.2
8. Are ring joint groove number identified on valve flange ends? Pass Fail n/a
9. A
 RE SMYS and minimum wall thickness identified on valve body Pass Fail n/a
weld bevels?
10. A
 re flow direction (for check valves only) identified on body of Pass Fail n/a
unidirectional valve only?
11. Are separate seat sealing direction identification plate on body? Pass Fail n/a
12. Are unique serial number identified on body and nameplate? Pass Fail n/a
13. A re date of manufacture (month and year) identified on nameplate? Pass Fail n/a
14. Is ISO 14313 identified on 6D nameplate or ISO 14723 identified on 6DSS Pass Fail n/a
nameplates?
15. A
 re bonnet, body and closures traceable to Heat Numbers? Pass Fail n/a
Cover/Bonnet Heat #_______ Body Heat #_______
Closures (L/R) Heat #_______ /_______
16. I f body material is carbon steel, do the MTR meet the chemistry Pass Fail n/a
requirements of API 6D clause 7.4 for weld ends?
17. If a weld repair was performed, was NDE performed before and Pass Fail n/a
after repair, is it documented and do results meet acceptance
criteria?
18. W
 ere shell and seat test performed per API requirements? Pass Fail n/a
Shell Test Pressure______ Time_____ Seat Test Pressure_____ Time_____ Pass Fail n/a
Double Block and Bleed____Seat Test Pressure_______ Time_______ Pass Fail n/a
19. Are valves drained and lubed? Pass Fail n/a
20. I f body/bonnet material is a non-corrosion resistant alloy, has it Pass Fail n/a
been painted after hydrostatic test?
21. Does valve meet API requirements? Pass Fail n/a
Checked by:
Date:
Pass

Note: For API monogrammed equipment, the API monogram is also marked along with the license number of the API
approved manufacturing facility.

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 THE API Program Description
The American Petroleum Institute administers the API Monogram Program
MONOGRAM as a service to the global oil and natural gas industry. The program is widely
known for the API Monogram symbol, which can be found physically marked
PROGRAM on many products used in the industry today. The mark is a warranty by the
licensed product manufacturer or service provider to the API and to the
purchaser of the product, that (a) the item complies in every aspect with the
applicable API Product Specification in effect on the date of manufacture and
(b) the item was manufactured in conformance with the manufacturers
API-approved quality management system.

API Product Standards and the API Monogram Program

There are more than 70 API Specifications that are currently eligible for
licensing under the API Monogram Program. These standards cover a wide
variety of products and services used in the industry and are maintained by
APIs internationally recognized standards organization to keep current
with practices and technology used in the industry today.

API Quality Management System

The API Monogram Program quality management system is based on ISO
9001 with the addition of requirements that are of specific importance to the
oil and natural gas industry. The quality management system is documented
in API Specification Q1.

The API Licensing Process

Organizations may voluntarily apply to API for a license to produce and
mark products with the official API Monogram. In the application process,
the organization must identify the API standard(s) it expects to conform to
under the license, which specific products/services within that standard will be
included or excluded under the agreement and the physical location of the
facility that will produce the product. Upon acceptance of the organizations
application, API will (a) review the organizations quality management system
documentation for compliance with API Specification Q1; (b) perform an
on-site audit of the implementation of the organizations quality management
system and (c) conduct and on-site evaluation of the organizations capability
to produce products in compliance with the applicable API specification(s). If
approved, the organization will be issued a numbered license granting it the
right to use the API Monogram for a period of three years, during which time
the organization may be subject to additional, unannounced audits by the API.

Using the API Monogram

Under the license agreement, the organization may not physically mark
any product with the API Monogram that does not fully conform with the
applicable API Standard and/or if the product manufacture deviated from
the licensed organizations quality management system. For each use of the
API Monogram, the organization is also required to mark the unique license
number issued by the API adjacent to the monogram, which is traceable to
the individual API-licensed facility that produced the product.

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 THE API For more information, contact your local Cameron representative.
Cameron P.O. Box 1212 Houston, TX 77251-1212 Tel: 1.281.499.8511
MONOGRAM www.c-a-m.com

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API API Specification Q1 (ISO 29001) is intended to be used in conjunction with

international oil and gas product standards by internationally licensed
SPECIFICATION Q1 manufacturers. Used in this manner, API Specification Q1 delivers significant
value to the industry by providing a cohesive link between the accreditation
(ISO 29001) of a manufacturers quality system and their ability to provide products
meeting industry and customer requirements.

API Specification Q1 differs from generic quality systems (e.g., ISO9001)

by its role in the voluntary licensing of manufacturers to provide oil and gas
industry products in accordance with API specifications. APIlicenses are only
issued after an on-site survey has confirmed that the licensee adheres to the
requirements of both the quality system standard APISpecification Q1 and
the requirements of an international oil and gas product specification
recognized by the oil and gas industry and API. In contrast, generic quality
system requirements are normally intended to be applied to any industry or
product through contractual agreements with or without industry standards
or specifications.

API Specification Q1 includes the basic quality management system

requirements of ISO 9001 and is also published as ISO 29001.

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 API and ISO Cameron is proud to maintain API and ISO accreditations at many manufacturing
and CAMSERV repair facilities. In fact, Cameron holds one of the largest number
ACCREDITATIONS of API licenses in the industry. These accreditations, however, only make up a
part of Camerons commitment to quality. We invite you to contact your local
Cameron representative and review our commitment to quality in detail.

ISO 9001
Plant Location State/Country API Licenses Certifications

Deer Park Australia 6A, 16A, 17D, Q1 X

Shanghai Moqiao China 6A, Q1 X
Shanghai Songjian China 6A, Q1 X
Weifang City, Shandong China 6D X
Batam Island Indonesia 6A
Bekasi Indonesia X
Johor Malaysia 6A, 16A, 17D X
Selangor Malaysia 6A, 6D, 17D X
Muscat Oman 6A, 16A, 16C, 16D, Q1 X
Al Rushaid Saudi Arabia 6A, 6D, 16A, 16C, 16D, Q1 X
Jubail (JV) Saudi Arabia X
Singapore Singapore 6A, 6D, 16A, 16C, 17D X
Abu Dhabi UAE X
Luanda Angola X
Bonor Regis England X
Leeds England 6A, 16A, 17D X
Newmarket England X
Rugby/Sunbury England X
Tunbridge Wells, Kent England X
Beziers France 6A, 16A, 16C, 17D X
Celle Germany 6A, 16A, 16D, 17D, 17F, Q1 X
Longford Ireland 6A, 16C, 17D Q1 X
Colico Italy 6A, 6D, 6DSS, 17D X
Milan Italy X
Voghera Italy 6A, 6D, 6DSS X
Hoogezand Netherlands X
Onne Port Nigeria X
Port Harcourt Nigeria 6D X
Stavanger Norway 6A X
Campina Romania 6A, 11AX, 11B X
Ploiesti Romania 6A X
Aberdeen Scotland X
Calgary (10th St NE) Canada X
Calgary (Farrell Rd SE) Canada X
Edmonton Canada 6A, 6D, 16A, 16C, 608 X
Edmonton (3707-97 St) Canada 608, 6D X
Edmonton (5003-93rd St) Canada 6A, 16A, 16C

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Quality Policy Statement
Cameron is committed to customer satisfaction by providing superior
products and services that conform to agreed-upon requirements, through
employee involvement in the quality management system and a process of
continual improvement.

ISO 9001
Plant Location State/Country API Licenses Certifications

Little Rock Arkansas 6D X

City of Industry California X
Grand Junction Colorado 12F
Iola Kansas 11AX, 11B
Salina Kansas X
Berwick Louisiana 6A, 16A, 16R, 17D, Q1 X
Hammond Louisiana 6A, 6D X
New Iberia Louisiana 6A, Q1 X
Ville Platte Louisiana 6A, 6D, 6DSS X
Millbury Massachusetts X
Buffalo New York 672, 617, 614 X
Duncan Oklahoma X
Moore Oklahoma X
Oklahoma City (18th St) Oklahoma X
Oklahoma City (33rd St) Oklahoma 6A, 16A, 16C, Q1
Oklahoma City (7500 SW 29th St) Oklahoma 6A, 6D, 17D, Q1 X
Oklahoma City (845 SE 29th St) Oklahoma 6A, 6D X
Electra Texas X
Houston (11327 Tanner Rd) Texas 6A, 16C, 17D, Q1 X
Houston (11331 Tanner Rd) Texas 6A, 16C, 17D, Q1 X
Houston (4646 W Sam Houston Pkwy N) Texas X
Houston (6650 Bingle Rd) Texas 16D, Q1 X
Houston (Equity Drive) Texas X
Houston (JFK Blvd) Texas X
Houston (Port Northwest Drive) Texas X
Houston (Thomas Rd, Bldg G) Texas 16A, Q1
Katy Texas 16A, Q1 X
Odessa (2500 Steven Road) Texas X
Odessa (Rasco Ave) Texas 6A, 16A, 16C, 16D, Q1
Waller Texas 6A, 17D, Q1 X
Casper Wyoming 12F
Zarate Argentina 6A, 16A, Q1 X
Simes Filho Bahia / Brazil 6A, 6D X
Macae Brazil 6A, 16A, Q1 X
Taubate Brazil 6A, 17D, Q1 X
Veracruz Mexico 6A, 16A, 17D, Q1 X
Maracaibo Venezuela 6A, 16A, 17D, Q1 X

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HEADQUARTERS
BARTON Benicia, USA
3250 Briarpark Drive, CALDON Bethlehem, USA
Suite 300 CLIF MOCK Casper, USA
Houston, Texas 77042, USA JISKOOT Chengdu, China
Tel: 1.281.499.8511 LINCO Chetwynd, Canada
NUFLO Corpus Cristi, USA
www.c-a-m.com/valvesandmeasurement PAAI Deerpark, USA
Edmonton, USA
DISTRIBUTED VALVES AFTERMARKET SERVICES Houston, USA ()
Jakarta, Indonesia
DEMCO CAMSERV Jebel Ali, UAE ()
NAVCO Lafayatte, USA
NEWCO MANUFACTURING LOCATIONS Lancaster, USA
NUTRON Melbourne, Australia
OIC Alvin, USA New Market, UK ()
TECHNO Bognor Regis, UK Mobile, USA
TEXSTEAM Caldon, USA Odessa, USA
THORNHILL CRAVER Calgary, Canada Oklahoma City, USA
TOM WHEATLEY City of Industry, USA Port Allen, USA
WHEATLEY Colico, Italy () Sarnia, Canada
WKM Duncan, USA Stafford, USA ()
Edmonton, Canada () Torrance, USA
ENGINEERED & PROCESS VALVES Hammond, USA () Ville Platte, USA ()
Harvey, USA
CAMERON Houston, USA () () Warehouse Locations
ENTECH Jacarei, Brazil
FOSTER Jiskoot, UK
GENERAL Kilgore, USA
GROVE Little Rock, USA ()
ORBIT Longford, Ireland ()
RING-O Midland, USA
TBV Millbury, USA
TEXSTEAM Muskegon, USA
TK Odessa, USA
TOM WHEATLEY Oklahoma City, USA ()
WKM Port Harcourt, Nigeria ()
Ville Platte, USA ()
FLOW CONTROL Voghera, Italy ()
Weifang, China ()
CAMERON Songjian, China ()
DYNATORQUE Yancheng, China
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