API 598 II Clauses II Valve Inspection & testing
API 598 II Clauses II Valve Inspection & testing
Description
In this video session, we are going to discuss about various clauses of API 598. Following things shall be dicussed.
Inspection, Examination, and Supplementary Examination
ØInspection at the Valve Manufacturer’s Plant
ØInspection Outside the Valve Manufacturer’s Plant
ØInspection Notice
ØExtent of Inspection
ØExamination
ØSupplementary Examination
Pressure Tests & Pressure test Procedure:
ØTest Location
ØTest Equipment
ØTests Required
ØHigh-pressure Closure Test
ØHigh-pressure Pneumatic Shell Test
ØTest Fluid
ØTest Pressures
ØTest Duration
ØTest Leakage
Comparison between Various international standards
ØAPI 598
ØASME 16.34
ØAPI 6D
ØISO 5208
ØAPI 600
ØDIN EN 12266
ØMSS SP-61
FAQs: Frequently asked Questions
Following questions have been answered in detail in the course:
1. What is the difference between API 598 and API 6D?
Answer : For low-pressure closure tests, the test medium for API 598 is air or inter gas, whereas the test medium for API 6D is air or nitrogen. Many more differences have been explained in the course.
2. What is api598?
Answer: API 598 covers the inspection, examination, and testing requirements for resilient-seated, non-metallic-seated, and metal-to-metal-seated gate, glove, plug, ball, check, and butterfly valves.
3. What is API standard for valves?
Answer: API – American Petroleum Institute is the national trade association that represents all aspects of America's oil and natural gas industry.
4. How do you perform a valve test?
Answer: The valve seat tests procedure involves placing a valve under pressure, then measuring the amount of leakage on the other side of the valve.
5. What is the latest edition of API 598?
Answer: As on Sep 2022, latest edition is 10th Edition, October 2016. Published Date: October 2016.
What You Will Learn!
- API 598 II Clauses II Valve Inspection & testing
Who Should Attend!
- Piping Design engineers & designers, Mechanical Engineers