Materials System Specification

04-SAMSS-035 19 July 2020

General Requirements for Valves
Document Responsibility: Valves Standards Committee

Contents

1 Scope ............................................................................................... 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................................................... 2
3 References ....................................................................................... 2
4 Definitions ........................................................................................ 4
5 General ............................................................................................ 4
6 Design and Dimensions ................................................................... 7
7 Materials ........................................................................................ 10
8 Operators ....................................................................................... 11
9 Quality Requirements..................................................................... 11
10 Painting and Coating ...................................................................... 12
11 Marking .......................................................................................... 12
12 Preparation for Shipment ............................................................... 13
Revision Summary ................................................................................ 14
Summary of Change 18 December 2018 ............................................. 15
Sketch A - Drain, Vent, and Sealant Piping for Buried Valves .............. 16
Sketch B – Protection of Valve Ends .................................................... 17
Appendix 1 – Business Models ............................................................. 18
Appendix 2 – Oxygen Service Valves ................................................... 20

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1 Scope
1.1 This specification defines the general requirements for valves normally classified under Saudi
Aramco Materials System (SAMS) Class 04.
1.2 Specifically excluded from the scope are requirements for: Class 04 API SPEC 6A valves and
chokes covered by 04-SAMSS-055; control, safety-relief, relief, surge-relief, solenoid, pilot and
other type valves classified under SAMS Class 34; and wellhead valves classified under SAMS
Class 45.
1.3 Notes to Buyer are included in Section 5.4.
2 Conflicts and Deviations
Any conflicts between this document and other applicable Mandatory Saudi Aramco
Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) shall be addressed in writing to the EK&RD Coordinator.
Any deviation from the requirements herein shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302.
3 References
Material or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition of the
references listed below, unless otherwise noted.
3.1 Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure
SAEP-302 Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
SAES-H-001 Coating Selection and Application Requirements for Industrial Plants and
Equipment
SAES-H-002 Internal and External Coatings for Steel Pipelines and Piping
SAES-H-004 Protective Coating Selection and Application Requirements for Offshore
Structures and Facilities
SAES-H-002V Approved Saudi Aramco Data Sheets for Pipeline and Piping Coatings
SAES-H-101V Approved Saudi Aramco Data Sheets - Paints and Coatings
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications
04-SAMSS-048 Valve Inspection and Testing Requirements
34-SAMSS-716 Valve Actuators
Saudi Aramco Inspection and Testing Requirements
Form 175-000003 Detailed Instructions of Inspection and Testing Requirements
Form 175-043000 Valve Materials Certification Requirements

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Form 175-043600 Valves: Metallic; Includes Gate, Globe, Angle, Check, Needle, Ball,
Plug, Piston, and Butterfly
Form 175-043601 Valves: Low Severity, Utilities Service in Cast Iron or Ductile Iron and
Non-Ferrous Material
Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets
SA-6233-1 Valve Data Sheet
3.2 Industry Codes and Standards
American Petroleum Institute
API SPEC 6D Specification for Pipeline and Piping Valves
API STD 6FA Standard for Fire Test for Valves
API RP 591 Process Valve Qualification Procedure
API STD 602 Gate, Globe, and Check Valves for Sizes DN 100 (NPS 4) and Smaller
for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
API STD 607 Fire Test for Quarter-turn Valves and Valves Equipped with Nonmetallic
Seats
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
ASME B16.1 Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 25, 125, and 250
ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through NPS 24 Metric/Inch
Standard
ASME B16.10 Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves
ASME B16.11 Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
ASME B16.20 Metallic Gasket for Pipe Flanges
ASME B16.25 Buttwelding Ends
ASME B16.42 Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 150 and 300
ASME B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges: NPS 26 through NPS 60 Metric/Inch
Standard
ASME B46.1 Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness, and Lay)
ASME SEC IX Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code: Qualification Standard for Welding,
Brazing, and Fusing Procedures; Welders; Brazers; and Welding,
Brazing, and Fusing Operators - Welding, Brazing And Fusing
Qualifications
American Society for Testing and Materials

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ASTM A193 Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting for
High-Temperature or High Pressure Service and Other Special Purpose
Applications
ASTM A703 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for
Pressure-Containing Parts
ASTM B733 Standard Specification for Autocatalytic (Electroless) Nickel-Phosphorus
Coatings on Metal
American Water Works Association
AWWA C550 Protective Interior Coatings for Valves and Hydrants
European Committee for Standardization
EN 10204 Metallic Products - Type of Inspection Documents
International Organization for Standardization
ISO 5210 Industrial Valves - Multi-Turn Valve Actuator Attachments
ISO 5211 Industrial Valves - Part-Turn Actuator Attachments
ISO 9000 Quality management systems — Fundamentals and vocabulary
ISO 9001 Quality Management systems - Requirements
ISO 10497 Testing of Valves - Fire Type-Testing Requirements
Manufacturers Standardization Society
MSS SP-25 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings Flanges, and Unions
MSS SP-45 Bypass and Drain Connections
National Association of Corrosion Engineers / International Organization for
Standardization
NACE MR0175 / Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries – Materials for
ISO 15156 Use in H2S Containing Environments in Oil and Gas Production
4 Definitions
Buyer's Representative: The person acting on behalf of the Buyer, who may be from the
Engineering, Inspection, Purchasing, Standardization or User Organization.
Assembly: The association of multiple parts/components into a finished product, including as a
minimum, installation of all pressure-containing parts, pressure-controlling parts, seals, and
bolting.
On-site: The vendor’s valve manufacturing facility which has been approved by Saudi Aramco.
5 General
5.1 Qualification Procedure for Manufacturing Facilities and Products

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5.1.1 As a minimum, all valve manufacturers shall meet the requirements listed in Appendix 1, and
shall be required to undergo a plant survey and an engineering evaluation of their products by
Saudi Aramco with respect to their capability of meeting all applicable Saudi Aramco
specifications and industry standards. No Purchase Orders shall be placed on any valve
manufacturer unless the valve manufacturer has undergone and passed this technical evaluation.
For each Purchase Order, the valve manufacturer shall comply with the business model in
Appendix 1.
Additional information may be requested and additional requirements (such as but not limited to
the examples listed below) may be imposed where a valve manufacturer does not meet certain
requirements or where additional information or objective evidence is considered necessary for
establishing and demonstrating the suitability of a valve manufacturer.
a) API RP 591,
b) Industry standard monogram or other certification,
c) Satisfactory destructive examination of sample valves,
d) ASTM A703 with supplementary requirements S2, S14, S22, S26, and,
e) Design type approval testing.
5.1.2 Proposed new valve designs shall have been in service with a satisfactory performance history
at three locations with three different major international oil and gas operating companies for at
least five years each. The valve manufacturer shall provide an experience list including valves
size, rating, service, and the names of specific persons to contact with their e-mail addresses and
telephone numbers.
5.1.3 The valve manufacturer shall have performance validation records available which demonstrate
that the valve design operates smoothly and repeatedly in the specified orientation(s) under
design and operating conditions.
The validation records shall demonstrate that there is no permanent deformation of any part, no
deformation that may hinder valve operation, no self-locking, no seizure, no internal wear, and
no galling effects in the absence of any form of lubrication (except where lubricant/sealant is the
primary means of sealing such as in lubricated plug valves).
The valve manufacturer shall also consider factors such as, but not limited to, actuator weight,
actuator orientation, stem packing protection where the stem installation is orientated below
horizontal, and specified external loads.
5.1.4 When requested, the valve manufacturer shall submit their revision controlled list of sub-
suppliers who provide castings and forgings for pressure retaining components (bodies, bonnets,
etc.) and sub-contractors for review and acceptance. The valve manufacturer shall not add any
other sub-supplier or sub-contractor to this list without the acceptance of the Buyer’s
Representative. The accepted list shall be attached to all biddings.
As a minimum, the valve manufacturer shall submit the certificates and documentation listed
below for each casting and forging sub supplier for the evaluation. Other certifications, testing
or documents may be requested depending on supplier history and experience.
a) ISO 9001 certificates or equivalent;
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b) Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) Certificate or equivalent;

c) Years of experience casting/forging different material grades, geometries, sizes and
ratings;
d) Customer reference list; and
e) Supply history by material grade, geometry, size and rating to the valve manufacturer.

5.2 Drawing Approval

5.2.1 Before the start of manufacture, the valve manufacturer shall supply detailed drawings of the
proposed valves. The drawings shall depict the following (as applicable):
a) Stem sealing arrangement and seat ring assembly details.
b) All pressure retaining welds and hard facing or corrosion resistant overlays together with
the applicable WPS and PQR.
c) A list of all the applicable industry and Saudi Aramco specifications.
d) A bill of materials indicating the specific ASTM or equivalent material specification for
each part.
e) Gear operator and calculated human operator force to comply with 8.2 of this
specification.
f) Internal coating specifications.
g) Arrangement and attachment of drain and vent fittings/valves
h) Any other information required to show compliance with the purchase order.
5.2.2 When requested by Saudi Aramco Engineering, Material supply, PMT or End User, the valve
manufacturer shall obtain formal drawing approval before the start of manufacture.
5.2.3 When formal approval is required, it shall be obtained through the Buyer as follows:
a) If the purchase is made through the Saudi Aramco SAP Materials Group (SMG),
approval authority is the Saudi Aramco Material Standardization / Projects & Strategic
Purchasing Department.
b) If the purchase is made through the Saudi Aramco Direct Charge system, the approval
authority is the organization originating the requisition.
c) If the purchase is made through a Contractor to Saudi Aramco, refer to the contract for
the appropriate approval authority.
5.2.4 The valve manufacturer shall be fully responsible for the valve drawing and its compliance with
all applicable standards. Any drawing approval, acceptance or stamping does not relieve the
valve manufacturer of full responsibility for product standards compliance, quality, reliability
and integrity.
5.2.5 The valve manufacturer shall manufacture the proposed valves strictly in accordance with the
submitted drawings which shall be retained in his files. If any subsequent change is proposed,

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the valve manufacturer shall provide revised drawings for review and compliance as stated
above.
5.2.6 It is the valve manufacturer’s responsibility to insure that all sub-suppliers and sub-contractors
comply with the applicable industry and Saudi Aramco standards.
5.2.7 When requested, the valve manufacturer shall submit detailed machine drawings of valves parts
including, bodies, bonnets, trim, etc.
5.3 Welding
Welding procedures and welder performance qualifications shall be in accordance with
ASME SEC IX.
5.4 Notes to Buyer
The Buyer's Representative shall fill out Form SA-6233-1 for each non-SMG line item and attach
it to the Purchase Requisition/Order. All information on the datasheet must be completed in order
to fully define the valve requirements. The requirements should be elaborated upon in the notes
section where necessary in order to fully define requirements. Actuated valves should be
complemented by an actuator datasheet. Actuator requirements are outside the scope of this
specification.
For each SMG (SAP Materials Group) line item, the Buyer's Representative shall confirm the
valve description in the PR/PO specifies complete requirements, including the required coating
system.
When replacing existing valves with non-standard flange dimensions (such as NPS 30 and larger
in Class 1500), the applicable standard drawing shall be included in the specification.
6 Design and Dimensions
6.1 Flanged Ends
Flange dimensions for steel valves shall comply with the latest revisions of the following:
Up to NPS 24, ASME Classes: ASME B16.5
NPS 26 and above, ASME Classes: ASME B16.47 Series A
The design and dimensions of valves with non-standard flange dimensions shall be approved in
accordance with 5.2.3 prior to the start of manufacture.
Ring grooves shall comply with ASME B16.20.
The gasket contact surface of all steel raised face flanges shall have a smooth machine finish in
the range 3.2 to 6.4 micrometers AARH (see ASME B46.1), and shall also be applicable to the
faces of unlined wafer-type valves.
6.2 Weld Ends
6.2.1 Butt welding ends for all valve sizes shall be prepared in accordance with ASME B16.25 for use
without a backing ring.

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6.2.2 Valves 2” and below with soft seals or seats shall have factory-installed extension nipples or
extended bodies to prevent damage due to welding heat.
6.2.3 Welded end valves shall be designed with ends of sufficient length to prevent damage to the
valve internals during site welding, and PWHT when applicable. Details on the design
configuration (e.g., extended bodies, extension nipples welded to the body and heat treatment in
the valve manufacturing facility before valve assembly) and dimensions shall be included on the
drawing for approval per Section 5.2.
6.3 Drains, Vents and other Body Fittings for Steel Valves
6.3.1 Drain size and location shall be in accordance with MSS SP-45. For valve sizes above NPS 24,
the drain size shall be NPS 2 as a minimum or as specified by the P.O.
6.3.2 Socket weld connections shall comply with ASME B16.11.
6.3.3 Threaded connections shall comply with ASME B1.20.1, NPT.
6.3.4 Small steel threaded and socketweld end valves that are accessories to the main valve shall have
a minimum body rating equivalent to API STD 602, Class 800.
6.3.5 Each sealant injection fitting shall consist of a one-piece giant buttonhead type body, an internal
check valve mechanism and a safety vent cover cap. Minimum metallurgy shall be as follows:
a) Body, vent cover cap and cage/spring retainer - 316 SS,
b) Spring - UNS N07750,
c) Ball - UNS N05500 or Tungsten Carbide.
6.3.6 When a seat sealant injection fitting is required, a check valve shall be installed in the body wall
under the sealant injection fitting. The check valve in the body wall shall be secured independent
of the injection fitting.
6.3.7 All valve threaded body connections including drain, vent and sealant injection piping shall be
seal welded, except those that are frequently removed (such as vent and drain plugs) or those that
contain moving parts (such as injection fittings, relief valves, etc.).
6.3.8 All drain valves and associated piping components shall have corrosion resistance at least equal
to the trim material of the main valve, and shall be AISI 316L SS as a minimum.
6.3.9 Vent and relief valves, when provided, shall have corrosion resistance at least equal to the body
material of the main valve, and shall be carbon steel with SS 316 trim as a minimum.
6.3.10 All drain and vent valves shall have hard faced seat rings.
6.3.11 Drain and vent valve piping shall be fixed in such a way to avoid damage due to vibration or
external impact.
6.3.12 Welds for external attachments (e.g. ribs, supports, bracings, etc.) should have good
workmanship, uniform profile, and be continuous and free from porosity, spatter, and undercut.
6.3.13 Valve assembly shall provide sufficient access to fittings and accessories.
6.3.14 The valve manufacturer shall procure drain, vent, and bypass valves which form part of the
pressure containing boundary of the main valve from a source approved by Saudi Aramco.
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6.4 Buried and Inaccessible Double Block and Bleed Valves

Buried and inaccessible Double Block and Bleed valves shall have the drain, vent and sealant
injection connections (if applicable) extended above ground in accordance with the typical
arrangement illustrated in Sketch A and as per the following requirements:
a) All piping (schedule 80 minimum), valves and fittings shall have corrosion resistance at
least equal to the main valve body material, and shall be SS 316L as a minimum. The
entire piping system shall be coated with the same coating system as the main valve.
b) Compression fittings shall not be used.
c) Unions are permitted only in the extended lines of in-line repairable valves (top-entry
ball valves and through conduit gate valves) at a suitable location to facilitate removal of
the bonnet.
d) The drain and vent connections shall be piped up to approximately 250 mm below the
operating level and shall terminate in a horizontally-installed block valve fitted with an
NPT-threaded steel plug.
e) The sealant injection lines shall be piped up separately to approximately 250 mm below
the operating level and terminate in a horizontally-installed one-piece sealant injection
fitting giant button-head type with internal check valve mechanism. An additional check
valve shall be provided at the location where the sealant injection line enters the valve
body.
f) All piping shall follow the valve contour as closely as possible and shall be rigidly
connected to the valve and stem extension.
g) All piping shall have an AISI Type 316 stainless steel nameplate attached to identify the
service.
6.5 Cast Iron Valves
Cast iron valves shall be flanged per ASME B16.1.
6.6 Ductile Iron Valves
Ductile iron valves shall be flanged per ASME B16.42. The face-to-face dimension shall be in
accordance with ASME B16.10.
6.7 Bolted Bonnet/Cover Valves
The length of thread engagement between each bolt (or stud) and the body shall be at least equal
to the nominal diameter of the bolt. For “capscrew type” bolts used for body-to-bonnet flange
connections, the bolts shall be flush with the bottom of the body flange.
6.8 Ball and Plug Valves
6.8.1 Stems shall be blowout-proof.
6.8.2 Lever operated valves shall be equipped with a handwheel or self-locking handle to prevent
accidental operation.
6.9 Lubricated Plug Valves
The plug surface of lubricated plug valves shall have an antifriction treatment.
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6.10 Fire Type-testing

When specified in the Purchase Requisition/Order, valves shall be qualified “fire-safe” in
accordance with API STD 607, ISO 10497 or API SPEC 6FA.
6.11 Pipeline Valves
API SPEC 6D valves (ball & gate) shall be designed to withstand a compressive axial thrust,
exerted by the piping without permanent distortion of the body and without jamming the gate/ball
between the seats. The valve manufacturer shall have conducted tests on representative samples
to demonstrate satisfactory valve performance under pipeline compression and/or bending loads.
Upon request, the valve manufacturer shall submit his test procedure and test reports for review.
6.12 Actuator Mounting
Valve to actuator mounting shall be in accordance with ISO 5210 or ISO 5211.
6.13 Oxygen Service Valves
Valves specified for oxygen service shall meet the requirements in Appendix 2.
7 Materials
7.1 Materials shall be suitable for continuous exposure at the service conditions and ratings specified.
Any variation, including temperature limitations for soft-seal parts, must be brought to the
attention of the Buyer’s Representative during the drawing approval stage per Section 5.2.
The valve manufacturer shall ensure that all materials used for valve components in rubbing or
sliding contact will not gall.
Materials for valves in wet sour service shall meet the requirements of NACE MR0175/ISO
15156.
7.2 When butt welding end valves are made of carbon steel with a specified minimum yield strength
of 289 MPa (42,000 psi) or higher, the maximum carbon content shall not exceed 0.23% as
specified in API SPEC 6D, Section 6. For fabricated valves, this limitation applies only to the
ends.
7.3 Unless otherwise specified, hardfacing shall be Alloy No. 6 (ERCoCr‐A or ECoCr‐A with
metallurgy equivalent to UNS R30006) or equal; Alloy No. 21 (ERCoCr‐E or ECoCr‐E with
metallurgy equivalent to UNS R30021) or equal is acceptable when permitted by the applicable
industry standard.
7.4 Low carbon grades of austenitic stainless steels are acceptable substitutes for the corresponding
regular carbon grades, but not vice versa.
7.5 The corrosion resistance of body-bonnet bolting and metallic gasket materials shall be at least
equal to that of the body. However, the bolting material is not required to be more corrosion
resistant than austenitic stainless AISI Type 316 (per ASTM A193) unless specified in the
Purchase Order.
7.6 Autocatalytic (Electroless) Nickel Phosphorus (ENP) coatings on carbon and low alloy steel
substrates shall be applied in accordance with the requirements of ASTM B733, SC4, Deposit

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Alloy Type V, Class 3, (carbon steel or low alloy substrate)/NiP10 75. For Testing and
acceptance criteria, refer to 04-SAMSS-048.
Special considerations apply to plating on stainless steel substrates; when specified in the
Purchase Requisition/Order the valve manufacturer shall submit their plating procedure for
approval in accordance with 5.2.3.
7.7 Spring material shall be UNS R30003, UNS N06600, UNS N07750, UNS R30035, or per NACE
MR0175/ISO 15156.
7.8 When corrosion resistant weld overlay is specified, the corrosion-resistant weld overlay shall be
applied in at least two welding passes and the final finished thickness shall be a minimum of
3mm unless otherwise specified.
7.9 When lip seals are supplied, the metallic surfaces of lip seal pockets in carbon and low-alloy
steel bodies and bonnets/closures shall be supplied with a corrosion resistant weld overlay at
least equal to the trim material of the main valve, and shall be AISI 316 SS as a minimum.
8 Operators
8.1 Gear boxes shall be dust and weather-proof and filled with a lubricant suitable for operation up
to 80°C.
8.2 Gear operators for quarter turn valves shall be equipped with a self-locking system.
8.3 All valves operators/actuators mechanisms (including hand-wheel, lever, gear and power) shall
be designed to stroke the specified valve from the fully open position to the fully closed position
and vice versa, under the worst process operating conditions (breakaway, running, seating).
8.4 The maximum (human) operator force required to seat or unseat the valve at the maximum
specified differential pressure shall not exceed 360N (80 pounds) at the rim of the hand-wheel.
8.5 Anti-torque devices such as shear pins or mechanical input stops are permitted. The valve
manufacturer shall provide detailed technical specifications of the proposed device, the
allowable loads with and without the device, and the additional costs.
8.6 All actuators shall be purchased from a source approved by Saudi Aramco. The valve
manufacturer shall guarantee the satisfactory performance of the complete unit under the service
conditions specified. In addition, actuators shall be supplied in accordance with 34-SAMSS-716.
8.7 Mounting brackets for actuators shall be carbon steel or ductile iron.
8.8 When the number of hand wheel turns on a gear operator exceeds 100 from the fully open
position to the fully closed position, the manufacturer shall specify the number of hand wheel
turns for the Buyer Representative acceptance.
9 Quality Requirements
9.1 The valve manufacturer shall implement and maintain an acceptable Quality Program, equivalent
to the ISO 9000 Series. The Quality Program documents shall be made available to the Buyer's
Representative for review and audit.

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9.2 Testing and inspection shall comply with 04-SAMSS-048, Valve Inspection and Testing
Requirements. The items manufactured to this specification are subject to verification by the
Buyer's Inspection Representative per Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-
043000, 175-043600, and 175-043601 (or specially modified versions), as applicable, attached
to the Purchase Order.
10 Painting and Coating
10.1 External and internal coatings shall be in accordance with SAES-H-001, SAES-H-002 and
SAES-H-004.
Ductile and cast iron valves specified with internal coating for water/utility applications may be
supplied with the flange face gasket area coated (i.e., exempted from the flange face coating
requirement in SAES-H-002, Section 5.2.10).
10.2 When internal coating (i.e., FBE or similar) is specified for valves with carbon and low-alloy
steel bodies and bonnets/closures, the following additional requirements shall apply:
a) Internal coating is only permitted on body and bonnet/closure components with pressure
rating up to and including Class 600. Trim components shall be manufactured from
corrosion resistant material.
b) All process wetted surfaces of the body and bonnet/closure shall be protected against
corrosion using a combination of coating and corrosion resistant material.
Discontinuities in corrosion protection are not permitted, interface areas between coating
and corrosion resistant material shall include overlaps.
Critical areas of the body and bonnet/closure shall be supplied with corrosion resistant
material at least equal to the trim material of the main valve, and shall be 316 SST as a
minimum. Critical areas include pressure containing seal areas, seating pockets/faces,
pressure boundary penetration connections, and surface areas between injection fittings
and seat/stem pockets.
The valve manufacturer shall consider the effects of valve unseating, operation, and
reseating on coated parts. The valve manufacturer shall extend weld overlay to other
areas of bodies and bonnets/closures where necessary for valve integrity, functionality,
and performance.
c) The valve manufacturer shall have coating qualification procedures (considering valve
geometry, pressure rating, and temperature rating as a minimum) and records available.
The valve manufacturer’s procedures and records shall be made available to Saudi
Aramco upon request.
d) Submittal drawings shall show all process wetted areas with clear distinction between
the surfaces with coating and the surfaces with corrosion resistant material. Overlapping
areas shall be detailed and their location shall be clearly dimensioned on the drawing.
10.3 Only approved products shall be used as per SAES-H-101V and SAES-H-002V.
11 Marking
11.1 The valves shall be marked in accordance with MSS SP-25 and the applicable valve design code.

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11.2 For valves NPS 2 and larger, identification plates shall be of an austenitic stainless steel.
11.3 Valves in accordance with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 shall be tagged or marked identifying
compliance with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.
12 Preparation for Shipment
12.1 All valves shall be completely drained of test fluid and thoroughly dried after hydrotesting. The
machined surfaces shall be coated with a light film of high viscosity rust inhibiting oil which will
not become fluid and run off at temperatures below 80°C.
12.2 Ring grooves on RTJ ends shall be coated with a heavy grease.
12.3 Flanged-end valves NPS 6 and smaller in Class 150 and Class 300 shall be fitted with tight fitting
UV resistant plastic covers suitable for withstanding temperatures up to 75°C (167°F). Protective
covers shall not deform, loosen or detach during transportation, handling and storage; and shall
be removable by hand leaving no residue.
12.4 Flanged-end valves not covered by 12.3 shall be protected as illustrated in Sketch B Figure 1 and
as follows:
Each flange facing (ring joint, raised, and flat) shall be covered with a Nitrile Based Rubber (or
similar) self-adhesive disc (as illustrated in the image below) that meets the following:
- oil, ozone and weather resistant;
- minimum thickness of 1.5 mm;
- withstand temperatures up to 75°C (167°F);
- non deforming, loosening or detaching during transportation, handling and storage;
- sand blast proof;
- removable by hand leaving no glue residue; and,
- chloride free.

After the rubber disc has been installed, a plywood disc shall be fitted to each flanged-end
connection. The plywood disc diameter shall be the same as the outside diameter of the flange
and shall be at least 10 mm thick for valves up to NPS 24 and at least 12 mm thick for valves
NPS 26 and larger. Each plywood disc shall be attached by machine bolts, with a washer placed
behind the head of each bolt, secured with a nut and washer fitted on the inside (back face) of
the flange. Each plywood disc shall be attached by a minimum of four (4) bolts on valves up to
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NPS 24 and eight (8) bolts on valves NPS 26 and larger. Each bolt shall have a diameter not less
than ¼ the diameter of the flange bolt hole.
12.5 Weld-ends shall be protected with plywood covers of matching outside diameter as illustrated in
Sketch B, Figure 2. Plywood covers shall be securely attached to the valve by means of wire or
steel banding. A protective cap, similar to sketch below, shall be installed between each weld-
end and the plywood cover.

Protection caps shall meet the following:

- oil, ozone and weather resistant;
- withstand temperatures up to 75°C (167°F);
- non deforming, loosening or detaching detaching during transportation, handling and
storage; and,
- removable by hand leaving no residue.
Valves shipped in the open position shall have tie rods fitted through the valve bores.
12.6 The ends of threaded and socket weld end valves shall be protected with tight fitting plastic
protective caps.

Revision Summary
20 February 2012 Major revision.
29 July 2012 Editorial changes on pages 6 & 18.
11 September 2013 Minor revision to have a criteria based on which to accept and reject valve manufacturers and to
set minimum test requirements for valve packing.
22 March 2017 Major revision. Updated Section 5.4 Notes to Buyer to improve awareness of the need to properly
specify all requirements including the coating system. Added Section 10.2 internal coating
requirements to ensure valves are properly and consistently designed and validated.
18 December 2018 Major Revision. Add requirements for oxygen valves to close VRC action item. Reviewed supply
history references in 5..1.2 to close VRC action item. Amended business model to add more
definition to manufacturing process activities.
07 May 2019 Editorial revision to comply with content confirmation requirements
19 July 2020 Editorial revision to comply with SAEP-301.

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Summary of Change 18 December 2018

Paragraph Change
No. Technical Change
No. Type
1 3 Modification Updated references (add, delete, and modify)

2 4 Modification Included definitions for “assembly” & “onsite”

3 5.1.1 Modification Reworded to enhance linkage with Appendix 1

4 5.1.2 Modification Modified past supply experience wording

5 5.1.3 Add Valve validation records to be available

6 5.1.4 Modification Changed bullet from 5.1.3 to 5.1.4. Included sub-contractor and changed to
acceptance
7 6.1 Modification Removed reference to Saudi Aramco engineer.

8 6.2.c Modification Editorial

9 6.3.6 Modification Buried check valve to be independently retained

10 6.3.14 Add Auxiliary valves from approved source

11 6.8 Modification Expanded to include plug

12 6.11 Modification Editorial

13 6.13 Add Oxygen valve requirements per Appendix 2

14 7.6.1 Modification Updated to be aligned with the latest ASTM

15 7.8 Add Lip seals & thickness corrosion resistant overlay

16 8.6 Modification Match changes in Section 3

17 8.8 Add Operator number of turns

18 10.1 Modification Exempt Ductile and cast iron valves

19 11.1 Modification Included the applicable design code requirement

20 Appendix 1 Modification Rewrote each bullet and added a Table defining location of major
manufacturing process activities
21 Appendix 2 Add Oxygen service valve requirements

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Sketch A - Drain, Vent, and Sealant Piping for Buried Valves

(ref: Para. 6.3.1,

6.4.1 and 10)

6.4.1 and 10)

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Sketch B – Protection of Valve Ends

10 mm (⅜ in.) thick
plywood for valves NPS 24
& smaller; 12 mm (½ in.)
thick plywood for valves
NPS 26 & larger; diameter
of the plywood shall be
equal to the flange O.D.

4 machine bolts for valves NPS 24 &

smaller; 8 machine bolts for valves NPS 26
and larger; bolt diameters shall not be less
than ¼ the flange bolt hole diameter.

10 mm (⅜ in.) thick plywood for

valves NPS 24 & smaller; 12 mm
(½ in.) thick plywood for valves
NPS 26 & larger; diameter of the
plywood shall be equal to the O.D.
of the weld end.

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Appendix 1 – Business Models

Manufacturer – Model A

1) Engineering department to handle/perform design, material selection, stress analysis, torque

calculation and other related design activities. Engineering team must have the capability and
required design tools to perform all design analysis. Engineering must have the means for design
proof, validation, and verification of designs.
2) On-site assembly and testing capabilities including but not limited to equipment, personnel skills,
certifications and tools required for performing the quality control activities. All assembly,
pressure testing (hydrostatic and pneumatic/gas), and functional testing shall be performed on-
site. Other process activities shall be performed in accordance with Table A.1.
3) All sub-contractors and sub-suppliers shall be approved, controlled and monitored by the valve
manufacturer. All sub-contractors and sub-suppliers will be subject for review and assessment
by Saudi Aramco technical assessor/representative as deemed necessary. The valve
manufacturer shall notify their local responsible Saudi Aramco Supplier Relation office prior to
adding any new sub-supplier or material to the list.
4) On-site facility shall hold and maintain the applicable API certifications or equivalent as
specified in applicable SAMSS.

Manufacturer with Manufacturing Licence Agreement – Model B

1) Detailed agreement with a Technical Partner (a valve manufacturer approved by Saudi Aramco)
to utilize the Technical Partners designs and confirmation of engineering and technical support.
The Technical Partner shall be responsible for the qualification and approval of the procedures,
processes, sub-suppliers, and sub-contractors used by the licensed manufacturing facility. The
Technical Partner shall physically audit the licensed manufacturing facility periodically.
2) Engineering personnel capable to providing routine engineering assistance such as material
selection, design verification, developing testing procedures, and troubleshooting.
3) On-site assembly and testing capabilities including but not limited to equipment, personnel skills,
certifications, and tools required for performing the quality control activities. All assembly,
pressure testing (hydrostatic and pneumatic/gas), and functional testing shall be performed on-
site. Other process activities shall be performed in accordance with Table A.1.
4) All sub-contractor and sub-supplier shall be approved, controlled, and monitored by the valve
manufacturer. All sub-contractors and sub-suppliers will be subject for review and acceptance
of Saudi Aramco technical assessor/representative as deemed necessary. The valve manufacturer
shall notify their local responsible Saudi Aramco supplier relation office prior to adding any new
sub-supplier or material to the list.
5) On-site facility shall hold and maintain the applicable API certifications or equivalent as
specified in applicable SAMSS.

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Table A.1 — Minimum Facility Requirements

Model A Model B
Manufacturer Manufacturer with
Process Activity
Manufacturing Licence
Agreement
Product Design On-site Technical Partner
Product design validation On-site Technical Partner
On-site and/or Technical
Material procurement On-site
Partner
Receiving verification On-site
Machining On-site and/or outsourced
In-process inspection On-site and/or outsourced
Welding On-site and/or outsourced
PMI On-site
Dimensional Inspection On-site
Assembly On-site
Pressure and Functional
On-site
Testing
Draining, Drying, Preservation On-site
Painting & Coating On-site and/or outsourced
Marking On-site
Preparation for Shipment On-site
Final Inspection On-site

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Appendix 2 – Oxygen Service Valves

A.2.1 General
Valves specified for oxygen service shall meet the additional requirements in this Appendix as
a minimum.
A.2.2 References
Material or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition of the
references listed below, unless otherwise noted.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM E2042 Standard Practice for Cleaning and Maintaining Controlled Areas and
Clean Rooms
ASTM G63 Standard Guide for Evaluating Nonmetallic Materials for Oxygen Service
ASTM G93 Standard Practice for Cleaning Methods and Cleanliness Levels for
Material and Equipment Used in Oxygen-Enriched Environments
ASTM G127 Standard Guide for the Selection of Cleaning Agents for Oxygen-
Enriched Systems
Berufsgenossenschaft Rohstoffe und chemische Industrie
Code of practice List of nonmetallic materials compatible with oxygen supporting
M 034-1 document to code of practice M 034e “Oxygen” DGUV Information 213-
074 (previous BGI 617e)
European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA)
IGC Doc 13/12 Oxygen Pipeline and Piping Systems
IGC Doc 33/18 Cleaning of Equipment for Oxygen Service
IGC Doc 200/17 Design, Manufacture, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Valves
Used in Liquid Oxygen and Cold Gaseous Oxygen Systems
International Electrotechnical Commission
IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code)
International Organization for Standardization
ISO 15848-2 Industrial valves – Measurement, test and qualification procedures for
fugitive emissions – Part 2: Production acceptance test of valves
A.2.3 Design
a) Valve internals shall be designed with a smooth run. Sharp edges in contact with the flow
stream shall be minimised.
b) Soft seated designs shall not be used.
c) Metal seated valves shall be designed with integral or fully welded body seats and back seats.

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d) Valves in temperatures above 200°C (392°F) shall be supplied with extended heat dissipation
bonnets. The extended bonnet length shall be sufficient to maintain the stem packing
temperature at or below 150 °C.
e) Pressure boundary penetrations such as sealant, lubricant, drain, and vent connections are not
permitted unless otherwise approved by the Buyer’s Representative.
f) Valve designs shall be qualified by type testing in accordance with ISO 15848-1, Class B.
For production valves, a minimum sample size of 3 % (minimum of 1 valve) of each
production lot (defined as, all valves part of the same purchase order and of the same valve
type, design, and stem diameter) shall be fugitive emission tested in accordance with ISO
15848-2, Class B.
g) Valves shall be anti-static by design.
h) Gearbox’s shall be compatible with oxygen service at 65 °C (149 °F) and atmospheric
pressure.
i) Gearbox’s shall have, as a minimum, IEC 60529 IP 67 protection class.
A.2.4 Materials
a) All materials shall be compatible and suitable for Oxygen Service for the design conditions.
b) Carbon and low alloy steels shall not be used. The minimum acceptable metal in oxygen
service is austenitic stainless steel, type 316/316L.
c) Only Alloy 6 (ERCoCr‐A or ECoCr‐A with metallurgy equivalent to UNS R30006) or Alloy
6B materials are permitted for hardfacing per EIGA IGC Doc 13/12, Appendix D.
d) Non-metallic sealing products shall be compatible with oxygen service for the full design
temperature range specified at the maximum rated pressure.
e) Graphite materials shall not contain polymeric lubricants or additives.
f) Sealing products shall be certified as compatible with oxygen service in their final material
composition and form, including additives, per:
- code of practice M034-1, Annex 2, Section 1 through Section 5 (inclusive) by
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), or,
- ISO 21010 (paragraph [Link], [Link], and 4.4.3) and ASTM G 114 (testing for aging
resistance).
Other equivalent testing and certification may be proposed for review and approval of the
licensor.
g) The manufacturer of non-metallic sealing products shall have a unique identification number
for each part dedicated solely for oxygen service. Each non-metallic sealing product shall be
traceable to a unique production batch.
h) The valve manufacture shall ensure the non-metallic sealing product manufacturer has a
procedure describing the critical processes, controls, inspections, hold points, and records to
demonstrate that parts are manufactured free from grease and oil and suitable for oxygen
service.
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i) The manufacturer of non-metallic sealing products shall have a packaging method that
ensures the parts are not contaminated. Each lot of non-metallic sealing products shall be
packaged in a hermetically sealed plastic bag.
j) All cast pressure containing components shall receive 100% Surface Examination testing
and 100% Radiography testing.
A.2.5 Assembly, Testing, Inspection, and Examination
a) Valve components shall be free from burrs, sharp edges, rust, dirt or any other foreign
particulates.
b) Casting surface irregularities shall be removed by grinding.
c) All surfaces shall be smooth.
d) Valves shall be assembled and subject to hydrostatic shell and seat testing per the applicable
valve design code.
e) After the hydrostatic testing has been completed, the valve shall be fully disassembled.
f) Valve components shall be cleaned and free of any contaminants and organic substances
(e.g. oil, grease, lubricants, adhesives, preservatives). The permitted cleaning methods are;
- alkaline (aqueous) cleaning as per EIGA 33/18 section 6.2.2. Mixtures of sodium
hydroxide, sodium carbonates, sodium phosphates, sodium silicates, and synthetic
wetting agents are allowed.
- vapour degreasing using solvents as per EIGA 33/18 section [Link].
g) All valve components before assembly and final assembled valves shall be inspected using
direct visual inspection with ultraviolet (UV) light as per EIGA 33/18 section 8.1.2.
h) The cleaning effectiveness shall be independently validated on an annual basis in accordance
with ASTM G127.
i) The use of any lubricants on the valve, even for assembly purposes, is not permitted.
j) All packaging materials (e.g., for non-metallic sealing products) shall be inspected prior to
use to ensure the packaging is intact and the cleanliness requirements have been maintained.
The packaging material shall only be opened in the clean room.
k) Final assembly, testing and inspection shall be performed in a clean room.
l) Valves shall be subjected to pneumatic (low and high pressure) seat testing, high pressure
pneumatic shell testing, and functional testing in the clean room.
A.2.6 Marking & Preparation for Shipment
a) This section takes precedence over Section 12.
b) Valves packaging and preparation for shipment shall take place in the clean room
immediately after the final inspection.
c) All valves opening shall be sealed with oxygen cleaned plastic protection covers to prevent
and protect against contamination.

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d) No rust preventive oil base additives or equivalent are allowed.

e) Each valve (with its operator) shall be packaged separately in a hermetically sealed bag
(polyethylene) containing a vapour phase inhibiting sachet with a label stating the following:
- “Oxygen Clean Compliance”;
- “Free of Oil and Water”;
- “Seal Shall Not Be Opened Until Ready for Installation”; and
- “Remove Sachets from Valve before Installation”.
f) Valves with a gearbox/actuator shall have independently hermetically sealed bags, i.e., one
bag for the valve and one bag for the gearbox/actuator which prevents contamination of the
valve in the event of lubricant leak from the gearbox/actuator.
g) Hermetically sealed bags shall be tear and break resistant suitable for handling, hauling, and
storage with environmental temperatures of up to 75°C.

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