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API 591 REDLINE : 2008

Superseded
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PROCESS VALVE QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE
Superseded date

01-02-2024

Published date

01-01-2008

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Purchaser Responsibilities and Recommended Actions
5 Manufacturer Quality Management System Evaluation
6 Valve Qualification
7 Post Qualification
Annex A (informative) - Suggested Selection Quantities
        for Examination and Test of Valves Made in
        Accordance with API Valve Standards
Annex B (normative) - Strength Tests for Stem
        Shaft-to-closure Element Connections
Annex C (informative) - Suggested Minimum Acceptable
        Casting Radiographic Results for Wall
        Thickness <= 50 mm (2 in.)

Describes recommendations for evaluation of a manufacturer's valve construction and quality management system for the purpose of determining a manufacturer's capability to provide new valves manufactured in accordance with the applicable standards.

DocumentType
Redline
PublisherName
American Petroleum Institute
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems — Requirements
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ASME B16.34 : 2017 VALVES - FLANGED, THREADED, AND WELDING END
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ASME B18.2.2 : 2015 NUTS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS: MACHINE SCREW NUTS, HEX, SQUARE, HEX FLANGE, AND COUPLING NUTS (INCH SERIES)
API 603 : 2013 CORROSION-RESISTANT, BOLTED BONNET GATE VALVES - FLANGED AND BUTT-WELDING ENDS
API 594 : 2017 CHECK VALVES: FLANGED, LUG, WAFER, AND BUTT-WELDING
ASME B16.25 : 2012 BUTTWELDING ENDS

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