17 Components Of Api 600 Gate Valves

API 600 Gate Valves

What you'll learn

Brief of API 600 Standard

Salient Features of API 600 Standard

Scope of API 600

17 Components of API 600 Gate Valves

Requirements

Mechanical

Description

API 600 is a standard specification developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) that provides guidelines for the design, manufacturing, testing, and documentation of steel gate used in the oil and gas industry. This standard ensures that valves manufactured according to API 600 requirements meet certain quality and performance criteria for safe and reliable operation in harsh environments. The API 600 standard covers various aspects of valve design, including materials, dimensions, pressure-temperature ratings, face-to-face dimensions, end connections, and testing requirements, among others. By adhering to this standard, valve manufacturers can ensure that their products meet the industry's high standards for safety and performance.Salient Features:API 600 standard specifies the minimum requirements for valve design, material, manufacturing, and testing to ensure reliable and safe operation in the oil and gas industry.The standard provides detailed guidelines on the selection of valve components such as body, bonnet, stem, disc, seat, and sealing materials.API 600 standard also covers the testing requirements for valves, including hydrostatic shell test, hydrostatic seat test, low-pressure air seat test, and high-pressure gas test.The standard also provides guidelines for marking, packaging, and shipping of valves.Various Components: API 600 standard specifies the following components of gate, globe, and check valves:Body: It is the primary component that contains the valve's internal parts and provides a passageway for the fluid.Bonnet: It covers the valve's internal parts and provides a seal to prevent leakage.Stem: It connects the valve's handwheel or actuator to the internal parts and controls the flow of fluid.Disc: It controls the flow of fluid through the valve.Seat: It provides a seal against the disc to prevent leakage.Gland: It is a component that compresses the packing around the stem to prevent leakage.Packing: It provides a seal around the stem to prevent leakage.Backseat: It is a secondary stem sealing feature to prevent stem leakage when the valve is fully open.Yoke: It is a component that supports the handwheel or actuator and connects it to the bonnet.In summary, this course on API 600 standard and valves will provide a detailed understanding of valve manufacturing requirements, including design, materials, manufacturing, testing, and documentation.

Overview

Section 1: Content Covered in the course

Lecture 1 Content Covered

Section 2: What is API 600

Lecture 2 Brief about API 600

Lecture 3 Salient Features of API 600 Standard

Lecture 4 Scope of API 600 Standard

Section 3: Components of API Gate Valve

Lecture 5 API 600 Valve Body Parts_Body

Lecture 6 API 600 Valve Body Parts_Gate

Lecture 7 API 600 Valve Body Parts_Bonnet

Lecture 8 API 600 Valve Body Parts_Stem

Lecture 9 API 600 Valve Body Parts_Packing Gland

Lecture 10 API 600 Valve Body Parts_Gland Flange

Lecture 11 API 600 Valve Body Parts_Handwheel

Lecture 12 API 600 Valve Body Parts_Seat ring

Lecture 13 API 600 Valve Body Parts_Back Seat Bushing

Lecture 14 API 600 Valve Body Parts_Bpacking

Lecture 15 API 600 Valve Body Parts_Eye Bolt Section

Lecture 16 API 600 Valve Body Parts_Yoke

Lecture 17 API 600 Valve Body Parts_Body bonnet bolts

Lecture 18 API 600 Valve Body Parts_Bonnet Gasket

Lecture 19 API 600 Valve Body Parts_Handwheel nuts

Lecture 20 API 600 Valve Body Parts_Packing bolts

Lecture 21 API 600 Valve Body Parts_Stem nut

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