Thank you Big Inch, your information is very helpful and useful. What is your opinion on testing a valve for example API-600 design valve, class 600# at 1950 psi for one hour. The valve is being tested with the piping system; the system will be used for steam service. I contend that the use of a...
Thank you Big Inch for your reply, I have reviewed many threads with your comments concerning ASME B31.3; this discussion has been on going for a long time. To get to the point, WHY would any engineer state he does not care what API-598 states as required testing of his steam piping! His...
I have seen many conversations related to valve testing requirements of API-598, MSSP61, API-6D and ANSI B16.34. Additionally I have seen as many comments related to testing requirements complying to ANSI B31.3. However, anyone, please tell me where in ANSI B31.3 does it dictate testing...
Please advise your expert opinions, I have a customer who insists to test valves in his fabricated steam pipeline to the standards of ASME B31.3 2006; 345.2.2. The customer is ignoring the testing standards of API-598, ASME B16.34, MSSP-61 and API-6D. While each of these referenced standards...
