I have several quetions:
1. Does the API valve standard cover pressure seal bonnet valves?
2. It appears that API standards do not cover globe valves. Is this true and if yes, why?
3. What is the maximum ASME class allowed by API? I know for B16.34 code valves, the maximum is class 4500
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