FireTestforQuarter-turnValvesand ValvesEquippedwithNonmetallic Seats APISTANDARD607 SEVENTH EDITION JUNE2016 energx API AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
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Contents 1 Scope 2 Normative References 1 Terms and Definitions. 4.1 Direction and Conditions for Valves to Be Tested. Pressure Relief Provision. 2 4.2 5 General Warning Fire Test Method 2 5.1 2 5.2 Principle... 2 5.3 Apparatus. 3 5.4 Test Fluid 5 5.5 Test Fuel. 5 5.6 Procedure.. 5 6 Performance. 8 6.1 Through-seat Leakage During Burn Period. General. 8 6.2 6.3 External Leakage DuringBurn and Cool-downPeriods 8 Low-pressure Test Through-seat Leakage After Cooldown. 8 6.4 9 6.5 Operability....... 9 6.6 External Leakage Following Operational Test Test Report...... 9 6.7 10 7 7.1 11 7.2 Materials of Construction...... 11 7.3 Qualification of Valves by Nominal Size. 7.4Qualification of Valves by Pressure Rating 12 12 Bibliography .... 14 Figures 1 Remended Systems... 2 Calorimeter Cube Design and Dimensions 3 Location of Temperature Measurement Sensors-Nonmetallic Seated Valves up to DN 100 NPS 4 Class 150 and Class 300 ..... 4 Valves Larger Than DN 100 NPS 4 Class 150 and Class 300 and All Valve Sizes Class 300) . 8 Tables 1 Maximum Leak Rates.... Other Valves Qualified by DN. 12 6 2 Other Valves Qualified by NPS Other Valves Qualified by Class 12 4 13
Introduction This standard covers the requirements and method for evaluating the performance of valves when they are exposed to defined fire conditions. The performance requirements establish limits of acceptability of a valve regardless of size or pressure rating. The burn period has been established to represent the maximum time si ns su sassn pue sam ui sial pinb o uns peu ospu e si wss e u expected in a process plant when a fire is detected and pumps are shut down. In this case the source of pressure approximated by this lower test pressure. In production facilities valves are typically of a higher rating and the pressure source is not easily reduced when a fireisetected.Therforefrallthervalvesthe test pressureduring thebussetatahigher value tobettr simulate the expected service conditions in these facilities. Use of this standard assumes that the execution of its provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced personnel because it calls for procedures that and does not absolve the user from legal obligations relating to health and safety at any stage of the procedure.