API 6D & 6FA: Specification for the Design, Manufacturing, Testing, Documentation,
and Fire Test of Pipeline & Piping Valves

The long history of the API 6D standard (currently in its 25th edition) has proven its value for the oil and gas industry. Joint effort and work together with corresponding ISO committees has led to the international establishment of the API valve standards as de-facto state of the art.

This PetroKnowledge API 6D & 6FA training course covers the whole process of design, manufacturing, welding, QC, assembly, testing, as well as documentation and process control of the axial, ball, check, gate and plug valves. In addition, the training course also covers the materials used, as well as the additional requirements for fire testing of valves, as specified with API 6FA, and other requirements covered in accompanying standards API 6FB and 6FC.

This API 6D & 6FA training course will highlight:

• Valve Specification 
• Code Requirements and Their Implementations
• Guidance for the Fabrication and Installation
• Repair and Remanufacture of Valves

With reference to the code, the main goal is to provide the specification for the valves in the oil and gas industry to achieve optimal operation and enhance process safety.

By the end of this API 6D & 6FA training course, participants should have the knowledge and understanding of the following:

• Know all valve types covered by the standard
• Gain in-depth understanding of design factors 
• Select appropriate materials, their compatibility and performance, as well as application limits
• Understand how to connect the valves – by welding and bolting
• Master QC requirements and factory acceptance
• Understand how to fire-test the valves

This API 6D & 6FA training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit: 

• Professionals working in design, fabrication and installation of valves for O&G use
• Valve and Instrumentation Engineers
• Maintenance Personnel
• Valve and Pipeline Inspectors 
• Pressure Equipment Inspectors
• Asset Integrity Managers

Participants in this API 6D & 6FA training course will receive a thorough training on the subjects covered by the seminar outline with the Tutor utilizing a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. 

Using practical examples and hands-on application, this training course is designed to give insights of valve selection, manufacturing, and integrity of the valves by practical aspects of the specification.

By strict implementation of the API 6D specification, the organisation will ensure the reliability and safety of valves under various operating conditions. Furthermore, by the harmonization effort with the ISO, the international compliance and interoperability is ensured.

It can also help to create the basis for the good optimization of the valve management and condition monitoring and repair/replace decisions.

The participants will gain appropriate & needed knowledge for implementation of API Specification 6D and related documents and will also:

• Gain necessary understanding of the design and material requirements
• Understand the design, fabrication and QC requirements
• Familiarize itself with the coating and protection requirements
• Design and interpret fire testing results