Valve Inspection

The applicable codes and specifications for a valve that is under the construction
process is:
 Design code
 Purchase order specification
 Purchaser's standards
 Approved drawings
and the applicable codes and standards are:
 API 598
 API 6D
 API 594
 ASME / ANSI B16.5
 API 600, 602, 603, 604
The applicable codes and standards may be based on other international

standards. This content is general and can be useful even if the design code is different
from the API Code.
Required Documents for Third Party Inspector Review:
The list of documents normally is agreed upon in the Pre-Inspection meeting, which is
held several weeks before the actual commencement of the inspection work.
The parties that participate in this meeting are the manufacturer, purchaser and third
party inspection agency representatives.
This is already explained in the Inspection and Test Plan for Valve article.
These are the list of documents that are normally agreed upon to be presented to the
inspector:
 Valve Purchase Order or Contract

 Valve Manufacture Quality Control Plan
 Valve Inspection and Test plan
 Valve Data Sheet
 Valve Approved Drawings
 Valve Material Test Reports
 Valve Welding Specification Procedures (WPS) and Procedure Qualification
Records(PQR)
 Valve Welders Qualifications Reports
 Valve NDE Procedures ( Dye Penetration, Magnetic
Particle, Radiographic, Ultrasonic , PMI Testing, etc. )
 Valve NDE Personnel Qualifications Reports
 Valve Heat Treatment Procedure
 Valve Calibration Certificates for Test Equipment
 Valve Hydrostatic Testing (shell) Procedure, Closure Testing
Procedure, Backseat Testing Procedure and Water Quality Document
 Valve Preparation and Painting Procedure
 Valve Preservation, Packing and Shipping Procedure
 Valve Packing List
Third Party Inspection for Valve - Material Inspection
The first actual inspection work in the valve is the materials inspection. The original or
authenticated copies of mill certificates of material normally are available at the
manufacturer's premises.
The third party inspector examines these certificates for compliance with specifications,

and where appropriate, drawings.
The review includes checks on:
 Certificate No.
 Heat or cast No.
 Chemical composition.
 Mechanical properties.
 Heat treated condition.
 NDE applied and results.
 Surface finish
This covers body stem material, shell material, trim materials, gland materials, anti-
friction materials, ball, wedge or flap materials, operating components, support material,
well end, flanges and any other specified component.
Then the inspector witnesses the materials identification on the certificates against the
materials marking. It is also necessary to check these with the valve drawing datasheet,
material list and other specifications as appropriate.
Visual inspection for surface finish and probable defects is done and dimensional
compliance with specification need to be controlled, as well.
When third party inspector carries out the material inspection, then provides the
inspection visit report (IVR), the report contains the following items:
 Confirmation of satisfactory document review
 Record of the endorsement of certification reviewed/witnessed
 Record of all non-conformities
 Record of any tests witnessed and the result
Third Party Inspection for Valve - Welding Inspection
When the valve material inspection is carried out, and the results were satisfactory
or non-conformities were closed by remedial action, then the valve manufacturer will
start fabrication.
The third party inspector checks the following points on the valve based on the
inspection and test plan (ITP), which has already been agreed upon between the
purchaser and the valve manufacturer.
The inspection scope is determined in the ITP. Some purchasers prefer to have
stringent controls and assign the TPI for more “hold or witness points” for inspection and
test activities, and some others prefer less “hold or witness points” and assign the TPI
much more work in the “review document.”
This depends in the inspection budget, which purchasers assign for inspection. Much
more inspection will have a much larger cost and less risk, and conversely, less
inspection will have less cost but more risks.
The third party inspector carries out visual and dimensional check to ensure compliance
with WPS and specification. Where specified, weld bevels need to be examined by MT
or PT after grinding/machining.
Edges and weld bevels need to be clean, dry and free from surface
defects, laminations, cracks, voids, notches, etc.
These are causes for rejection unless suitable/satisfactory remedial action can be
taken. Welding repairs to bevels are not permitted, without approval from the client.
Inspectors need report excessive or serious defects.
Following items are taken into account when third party inspector making inspection on
the valve welding:
 Cleanliness and fit up accuracy of preps.

 Roundness of form of components.
 Application of preheat.
 Welding in progress.
 Cleaning of welds.
 Completion of test coupons, (where specified)
 NDE. Results shall meet specifications or code requirements.
 Hardness tests - when specified in the contract
 Impact tests- when specified in the contract
Third Party Inspection for Valve - Post Weld Heat Treatment
Third party inspector carries out dimensional check and PWHT control as specified.
When PWHT has been completed then portable hardness measurement may be used
to establish hardness of material, heat affected zone or welds, as may be specified.
Third Party Inspection for Valve - Visual and Dimensional Checking
Third party inspector controls following points:
 To verify that the model and various features and components comply with the
purchase order description and valve specification and drawings as applicable.
 To verify that the dimensions of valves, flanges, flange drilling, bore, stem,
threading, wall thickness and any other dimensions, as applicable, comply with
the requirements of the specification and other.
 Witnessing required pressure tests.
 Witnessing functional test of actuator on valve, when actuators are specified.
 Radiographic examination and other NDE in accordance with the applicable
references noted above.
Third Party Inspection for Valve - Low Pressure Air Test
when required by the contract or purchase order, the third party inspector witnesses low
pressure air test and pays attention to the following points:
 Specialized testing of seats, the seals, by-passes, etc., may be required by

purchase order.
 A minimum of 2 gauges with correct working ranges are used. The calibration of
the gauges needs to be checked.
Third Party Inspection for Valve - Hydrostatic Testing
The third party inspector checks all previous items have been accepted by authorised
bodies and witness hydrostatic test and verify following points:
 Body tests, high pressure closure tests, back seat tests as detailed in applicable

procedure and code specification.
 Calibration status and correct working ranges of gauges. A minimum of 2
pressure gauges are attached to item under test.
 Adequate provision for venting of high points and draining of the test medium are
provided.
 Test pressure is applied as directed by procedure or code until test limiting
pressure is reached. During hold period, a methodical check for leaks is
conducted.
 Test pressures, metal and water temperatures are recorded.
 Water quality is as specified.
These test normally are on "Hold Point" or "Witness Point"
Third Party Inspection for Valve – Post Hydrostatic Testing
 After depressurisation, valve components are drained and dried to meet specified
requirements.
 Stamping of Inspection authority stamps, are carried out in approved area, as
required by client/code.
 Stamps used need to be low stress type.
 Application of desiccant/preservative need to be as directed in client's
specification.
Third Party Inspection for Valve – Final Inspection
All valves need to be checked for cleanliness and dryness by third party inspector.
Nozzle, outlets, flanged or butt welded, saddle, bracket locations and orientations
against assembly drawings are controlled and operation of valve indicator and correct
functioning also be checked.
Third Party Inspection for Valve - Name Plate Checking
The third party inspector checks the content in accordance with the approved drawings
and specifications and make sure it is stamped in accordance with the code
requirements.
Third Party Inspection for Valve - Painting and Coating
Surface preparation for painting is checked for the following points, according to
specification by third party inspector:
 Solvent Cleaning and Chloride Test

 Cleaning method (brush-off blast cleaning, commercial blast cleaning, near-white
blast cleaning, etc.)
 Surface Profile measurements
 Freedom from weld spatter, blow-holes and other defects
 Dry film thickness is checked according to specification
Surface condition need to be free from pin-holes, runs damage and other discontinuity.
Third Party Inspection for Valve - Spare Parts, Loose Items and Accessories
Spare parts, loose items and accessories are checked visually for their dimensions,
materials, workmanship and quantity, according to the purchase order specification.
Test marks and tags are checked for correct identification.
Third Party Inspection for Valve - Reporting:
TThe third party inspector provides an Inspection Visit Report (IVR) after each
visit, as well as a final report summarizing the activities carried out during the
valve production in accordance with the contract requirements and circulated
within the time limits specified in the contract.
The report is in the format required by the client and clearly indicates final acceptance
or rejection of the valve.

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The applicable codes and specifications for a valve that is under the construction

and the applicable codes and standards are:

The applicable codes and standards may be based on other international

Required Documents for Third Party Inspector Review:

 Valve Purchase Order or Contract

Third Party Inspection for Valve - Material Inspection

The third party inspector examines these certificates for compliance with specifications,

The review includes checks on:

Third Party Inspection for Valve - Welding Inspection

 Cleanliness and fit up accuracy of preps.

Third Party Inspection for Valve - Post Weld Heat Treatment

Third Party Inspection for Valve - Visual and Dimensional Checking

Third party inspector controls following points:

Third Party Inspection for Valve - Low Pressure Air Test

 Specialized testing of seats, the seals, by-passes, etc., may be required by

Third Party Inspection for Valve - Hydrostatic Testing

 Body tests, high pressure closure tests, back seat tests as detailed in applicable

These test normally are on "Hold Point" or "Witness Point"

Third Party Inspection for Valve – Post Hydrostatic Testing

Third Party Inspection for Valve – Final Inspection

Third Party Inspection for Valve - Name Plate Checking

Third Party Inspection for Valve - Painting and Coating

 Solvent Cleaning and Chloride Test

Test marks and tags are checked for correct identification.

Third Party Inspection for Valve - Reporting:

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