API 6D Questionnaire

1> presently, which Edition of API 6D we are following?

A> 23
B> 21
C> 24
D> 25

2> which spec API 6D follow for his Quality management system

a> API Spec Q1 b> API Spec Q2

3> Minimum rim pull effort required to operate the valve as per API 6D is

a> 300 N
b> 350 N
c> 360 N
d> 250 N

4> Maximum pressure class covered under API 6D scope is

a> 4200
b> 2500
c> 1500
d> 900

5> Hydrostatic shell will be __ X times of the rated pressure

a> 1.1
b> 1.5
c> 1.0
d> 2.0

6>Whether Air Seat test is mandatory requirement under API 6D 24th edition ?

a> Yes b > No

7> Renewable period of API 6D editions ?

a> 2
b> 10
c> 3
d> 5

8> API 6D 24th Edition as recognized as a

a> Pipeline and Piping Valves

b> Oil and Gas Industries
c> Oil, gas and Petroleum piping industries
d> Steel Industries
9> Which types of End connections, Face to face dimensions will covers in API 6D?

A> Flanged End

B> Butt weld end
C> Ring type joints
D> All the above

10> API 6D will covers

A> Ball Valve

B> Globe valve
C> Butterfly Valve
D> None of the above

11> Personnel performing visual inspection for acceptance shall take and pass an _________ vision
(eye) examination in accordance with manufacturer's documented procedures which meet
applicable requirements of ISO 9712, EN 473 or ANST-TC-1A.

12> All personnel performing other quality control activities directly affecting _________ and
_________ __________ shall be qualified in accordance with manufacturer's documented
procedures.

13> Leakage rate for seat test for API 6D valves shall be as per

A> API 598 B> ISO 5208 C> EN 12266-1 E>ANSI FCI 70-02

14> Is our Swing Check Valve Full Opening Valve? If No elaborate

15> Explain Pigging operation?

16> Who is responsible for applying and removing API Monogram on valves?

A> HOD – PPC B> MR C>HOD - QA, D> HOD - Engg E> Executive Works.

17> A final design review shall be conducted and documented by ______________ other than
person/s who developed the ___________ shall approve the final design
18> Testing Media/Fluid: For Austenitic and Ferrite-Austenitic Graded Valves, the Chloride content
shall not exceed ______ PPM and after hydro tested, valves shall be drained and dried immediately
using ____________ or ____________. The test water shall be tested for Chloride content at least
every__________

A>3 months B> 6 months C> annually.

19> Valve Position Indicators are an optional requirement as per API 6D. Is the statement correct ? If
No correct the statement.

20> Match the following:

a) NDE...................Specified Minimum Yield Strength - C

b) PQR...................Nominal Pipe Size - D

c) SMYS.................Heat Affected Zone - H

d) NPS .................. Non Destructive Examination - A

e) PWHT ...............Procedure Qualification record. - B

f) PT.............. Quality Specification level - J

g) DBB ..................Penetrant testing - F

h) HAZ ...................Post Weld Heat Treatment - E

i) QSL....................Double Block and Bleed - G

21> Elaborate

a) WPS.......
b) Drive Train.......
c) WQR.........
d) Obturator......
e) CE..............
f) Operator
g) PN.............
h) Position Indicator.............

22> Documentation required by this API 6D standard shall be retained by the manufacturer for a
minimum period of

a) 5 yrs, b) 10 yrs, c) 10+1 yrs, d) Till our warranty clause ends.

23> If Flanged Ends, Ring Joint Valves are involved, then the ring ______ shall be punched on the
valve Flanges edge..

24> For Butt Weld Ends Valves, the Carbon content shall be ________% and Carbon Equivalent (CE)
shall be _____%

55> Drive Train : All parts of a valve drive between the _________ and the __________ excluding the
operator.

26> Pressure Containing Parts : Valve parts

a) Body b) Bonnet and c)Cover

27> Pressure Controlling Parts: Valve parts

a)Stem b)_____________ c) ________ d) _______ and e) __________

28> Valve Closing member such as Gate, Ball, Plug and Disc is called as _______________

29>

a) Offset of Aligned Flanges Center lines - Lateral Alignment upto 4", the maximum flange
misalignment shall be____ mm, above 4" ____ mm.

b) Parallelism of Aligned Flange Faces - Angular Alignment : Maximum difference between two
flanges shall be ____ mm/m

c) Total Misalignment of flange bolt holes (PCD holes) maximum misalignment allowed upto 4" ___
mm, above 4" ___mm

d) The surface of the nut bearing area at the back face of flanged valves shall be parallel to within
___' of the flange face.

30> The Carbon content of Austenitic SS welding ends shall not exceed ______% by mass, except for
stabilized material in which case a carbon content of upto ____ %^ by mass is permissible.

31> Pressure Test Duration for a) Shell test above 20" ( 500mm ) and larger valve ____ minutes and
for b) seat test for 6" (150mm) to 18"(450mm) valves ___ minutes.

32> Leakage rate for a) metal seated valves other than Check valve shall be as per ISO 5208
Rate.......and for Check valve as per ISO 5208 Rate ___ and for c) all Soft seated valve the leakage
rate _____ shall be applicable ( No visible detectable leakage)

33> Specify Name Plate punching details ( any five) other than

a) Nominal Size b) class of rating c) Mfg's Name d) shell matl.

34> External Coating for End Connections: Valves with RF/BWE end connection shall have the entire
flange/Bevelling are coated/painted including RF/ weld ends. Is the statement correct ? If No, correct
the statement.

35> Lifting Lugs/Hooks : As per 24th Edition of API 6D, Size 200mm and above, lifting point shall be
provided in the valve. Is the statement Correct ? If No, correct the statement.

36> Pressure measuring devise shall be calibrated to maximum_________

A>3 months B> 6 months C> annually.

37> In which of our product is provided with Antistatic device ?

A> Gate
B> Globe
C> Ball valve
D> Check Valve
E> Butterfly valve

38> If our customer wants Impact test at Zero deg C for casting of ASTM A 352 Gr. LCB, Whether we
can comply or NOT? If no, What is the test temperature

38> Can Gate valve should be shipped in open position?

And

Can Ball valve shipped in Closed position?

40> Mention Sour (NACE) service valve standards?