04 Samss 035

Materials System Specification
04-SAMSS-035 18 December 2018

General Requirements for Valves
Document Responsibility: Valves Standards Committee
Contents
1 Scope ................................................................ 2
2 Conflicts And Deviations ................................... 2
3 References........................................................ 2
4 Definitions ......................................................... 5
5 General ............................................................. 5
6 Design And Dimensions .................................... 8
7 Materials ......................................................... 12
8 Operators ........................................................ 14
9 Quality Requirements ..................................... 14
10 Painting And Coating ...................................... 15
11 Marking ........................................................... 16
12 Preparation For Shipment ............................... 16
Revision Summary .................................................. 18
Sketch A - Drain, Vent, And Sealant Piping For
Buried Valves (Typical Arrangement) ............. 20
Sketch B - Valve End Protection Requirements (Per
Section 12) ...................................................... 21
Appendix 1 – Business Models ............................... 22
Appendix 2 – Oxygen Service Valves ..................... 24

Previous Issue: 27 March 2017 Next Planned Update: 18 December 2021

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Contact: Meehan, Martin F (meehanmf) on phone +966-13-8809668
©Saudi Aramco 2018. All rights reserved.
Document Responsibility: Valves Standards Committee 04-SAMSS-035
Issue Date: 18 December 2018
Next Planned Update: 18 December 2021 General Requirements for Valves
1 Scope
1.1 This specification defines the general requirements for valves normally
classified under Saudi Aramco Materials System (SAMS) Class 04.
1.2 Specifically excluded from the scope are requirements for: Class 04 ISO 10423
valves and chokes covered by 04-SAMSS-055; control, safety-relief, relief, surge-
relief, solenoid, pilot and other type valves classified under SAMS Class 34; and
wellhead valves classified under SAMS Class 45.
1.3 Notes to Buyer are included in Section 5.4.
2 Conflicts and Deviations
Any conflicts between this document and other applicable Mandatory Saudi Aramco
Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) shall be addressed to the EK&RD Coordinator.
Any deviation from the requirements herein shall follow internal company procedure
SAEP-302.
3 References
Material or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition
of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.
3.1 Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirement
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-H-001 Coating Selection and Application Requirements for
Industrial Plants and Equipment
SAES-H-002 Internal and External Coatings for Steel Pipelines
and Piping
SAES-H-004 Protective Coating Selection and Application
Requirements for Offshore Structures and Facilities
SAES-H-002V Approved Saudi Aramco Data Sheets for Pipeline and
Piping Coatings
SAES-H-101V Approved Saudi Aramco Data Sheets - Paints and
Coatings
Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

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Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications

04-SAMSS-048 Valve Inspection and Testing Requirements
34-SAMSS-716 Valve Actuators
Saudi Aramco Inspection and Testing Requirements

Form 175-000003 Detailed Instructions of Inspection and Testing
Requirements
Form 175-043000 Valve Materials Certification Requirements
Form 175-043600 VALVES: Metallic; Includes Gate, Globe, Angle,
Check, Needle, Ball, Plug, Piston, and Butterfly
and Choke
Form 175-043601 Valves: Low Severity Utilities Service in Cast Iron
or Ductile Iron and Non-Ferrous Material
Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets

SA-6233-1 Valve Data Sheet
3.2 Industry Codes and Standards
American Petroleum Institute

API SPEC 6A Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree
Equipment
API SPEC 6D Specification for Pipeline and Piping Valves
API SPEC 6FA Standard for Fire Test for Valves
API RP 591 Process Valve Qualification Procedure
API STD 602 Gate, Globe, and Check Valves for Sizes
DN 100 (NPS 4) and Smaller for the Petroleum
and Natural Gas Industries
API STD 607 Fire Test for Quarter-turn Valves and Valves
Equipped with Nonmetallic Seats
American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
ASME B16.1 Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings:
Classes 25, 125, and 250
ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2
through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard

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ASME B16.10 Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves

ASME B16.11 Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
ASME B16.20 Metallic Gasket for Pipe Flanges
ASME B16.25 Buttwelding Ends
ASME B16.42 Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings,
Class 150 and 300
ASME B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges: NPS 26 through
NPS 60 Metric/Inch Standard
ASME B46.1 Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness and
Lay)
ASME BPVC SEC IX Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Qualification
Standard for Welding, Brazing, and Fusing
Procedures; Welders; Brazers; and Welding,
Brazing, and Fusing Operators
American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM A193 Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless
Steel Bolting Materials for High-Temperature or
High Pressure Service and Other Special
Purpose Applications
ASTM A703 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General
Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
ASTM B733 Standard Specification for Autocatalytic
(Electroless) Nickel-Phosphorus Coatings on
Metal
American Water Works Association

AWWA C550 Protective Interior Coatings for Valves and Hydrants
European Committee for Standardization

EN 10204 Metallic Products - Type of Inspection Documents
Manufacturers Standardization Society

MSS SP-25 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings
Flanges, and Unions
MSS SP-45 Bypass and Drain Connections
National Association of Corrosion Engineers

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NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas

Industries – Materials for Use in H2S
Containing Environments in Oil and Gas
Production
International Organization for Standardization

ISO 9000 Quality management systems — Fundamentals and
vocabulary
ISO 9001 Quality Management systems - Requirements
ISO 10497 Testing of Valves - Fire Type-Testing Requirements
ISO 5210 Industrial Valves - Multi-Turn Valve Actuator
Attachments
ISO 5211 Industrial Valves - Part-Turn Actuator Attachments
4 Definitions
Buyer's Representative: The person acting on behalf of the Buyer, who may be from
the Engineering, Inspection, Purchasing, Standardization or User Organization.
Valves Standards Committee Chairman (VSCC): The Saudi Aramco assigned

Engineering Specialist from Consulting Services Department, Dhahran, who originates
and is responsible for all Class 04 valve technical specifications and standards or his
delegated representative.
Assembly: The association of multiple parts/components into a finished product,

including as a minimum, installation of all pressure-containing parts, pressure-controlling
parts, seals, and bolting.
On-site: The vendor’s valve manufacturing facility which has been approved by Saudi
Aramco.
5 General
5.1 Qualification Procedure for Vendors Manufacturing Facilities and their Products
5.1.1 As a minimum, all vendors shall meet the requirements listed in

Appendix 1, and shall be required to undergo a plant survey and an
engineering evaluation of their products with respect to their capability
of meeting all applicable Saudi Aramco specifications and industry
standards. No Purchase Orders shall be placed on any Vendor unless the
Vendor has undergone and passed this technical evaluation. For each
Purchase Order, vendors shall comply with the business model in
Appendix 1.
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Other manufacturing Business Models not covered by Appendix 1 shall

be subject to the review and approval of the VSCC. Additional
requirements may also be imposed subject to the review of the VSCC
such as the following (but not limited to):
a) API RP 591,
b) Industry standard monogram or other certification,
c) Satisfactory destructive examination of sample valves,
d) ASTM A703 with Supplementary Requirements S2, S14, S22, S26,
and,
e) Design type approval testing.
5.1.2 Proposed new valve designs shall have been in service with a
satisfactory performance history at three locations with three different
major international oil and gas operating companies for at least five
years each. Other history periods and qualification records shall be
subject to the review and approval of the VSCC. The vendor shall
provide an experience list including valves size, rating, service, and the
names of specific persons to contact with their e-mail addresses and
telephone numbers.
5.1.3 The valve manufacturer shall have performance validation records

available which demonstrate that the valve design operates smoothly and
repeatedly in the specified orientation(s) under design and operating
conditions.
The validation records shall demonstrate that there is no permanent

deformation of any part, no deformation that may hinder valve operation,
no self-locking, no seizure, no internal wear, and no galling effects in the
absence of any form of lubrication (except where lubricant/sealant is the
primary means of sealing such as in lubricated plug valves).
The valve manufacturer shall also consider factors such as, but not
limited to, actuator weight, actuator orientation, stem packing protection
where the stem installation is orientated below horizontal, and specified
external loads.
5.1.4 When requested, manufacturers shall submit their revision controlled list
of sub-suppliers who provide castings and forgings for pressure retaining
components (bodies, bonnets, etc.) and sub-contractors to the VSCC for
review and acceptance. The manufacturer shall not add any other sub-
supplier or sub-contractor to this list without the acceptance of the
VSCC. The accepted list shall be attached to all biddings.

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As a minimum, the casting and forging sub-suppliers shall submit the

following certificates and documentation for VSCC evaluation:
 ISO 9001 certificates or equivalent
 Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) Certificate or equivalent
 Years of experience of casting/forging different sizes and ratings
 Customer reference list.
Other certifications, testing or documents may be requested depending

on supplier history and experience.
5.2 Vendor's Drawing Approval
5.2.1 Before start of manufacture, the Vendor shall supply detailed drawings
of the proposed valves for approval. (If requested as stated in paragraph
5.2.3 below). The drawings shall depict the following (as applicable):
a) Stem sealing arrangement and seat ring assembly details.
b) All pressure retaining welds and hard facing or corrosion resistant
overlays together with the applicable WPS and PQR.
c) A list of all the applicable industry and Saudi Aramco specifications.
d) A bill of materials indicating the specific ASTM or equivalent
material specification for each part.
e) Gear operator and calculated human operator force to comply with
8.2 of this specification.
f) Internal coating specifications.
g) Arrangement and attachment of drain and vent fittings/valves
h) Vendor shall also supply any other information required to show
that the valves comply fully with the purchase order.
5.2.2 Vendor shall be fully responsible for the valve drawing and its compliance
with all applicable standards. Any drawing approval, acceptance or
stamping does not relieve the Vendor of full responsibility for product
standards compliance, quality, reliability and integrity.
5.2.3 When requested by Saudi Aramco Engineering, Material supply, PMT or

End User, the Vendor shall supply detailed drawings of the proposed
valves for approval before start of manufacture. The Vendor shall obtain
formal drawing approval through the Buyer as follows:

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a) If the purchase is made through the Saudi Aramco SAP Materials

Group (SMG), approval authority is the Saudi Aramco Material
Standardization / Projects & Strategic Purchasing Department.
b) If the purchase is made through the Saudi Aramco Direct Charge
system, the approval authority is the organization originating the
requisition.
c) If the purchase is made through a Contractor to Saudi Aramco, refer
to the contract for the appropriate approval authority.
5.2.4 The Vendor shall manufacture the proposed valves strictly in accordance
with the submitted drawings which shall be retained in his files. If any
subsequent change is proposed, the Vendor shall provide revised
drawings for review and compliance as stated above.
5.2.5 It is the vendor's responsibility to insure that all sub-suppliers comply

with the applicable industry and Saudi Aramco standards.
5.2.6 When requested by Saudi Aramco VSCC, vendor shall submit detailed
machine drawings of valves parts including, bodies, bonnets, trim, etc.
5.3 Welding
Welding procedures and welder performance qualifications shall be in accordance

with ASME SEC IX.
5.4 Notes to Buyer
Buyer's Representative shall fill out Form SA-6233-1 for each non-SMG line
item and attach it to the Purchase Requisition/Order. All information on the
datasheet must be completed in order to fully define the valve requirements.
The requirements should be elaborated upon in the notes section where
necessary in order to fully define requirements. Actuated valves should be
complemented by an actuator datasheet. Actuator requirements are outside the
scope of this specification.
For each SMG (SAP Materials Group) line item, the Buyer's Representative
shall confirm the valve description in the PR/PO specifies complete
requirements, including the required coating system.
6 Design and Dimensions
6.1 Flanged Ends

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Flange dimensions for steel valves shall comply with the latest revisions of the
following:
Up to 24 inch, ASME Classes: ASME B16.5

26 inch and above, ASME Classes: ASME B16.47 Series A
All Sizes, API 6A Classes: API SPEC 6A
Commentary note for replacement of existing valves:
Buyer shall reference the applicable standard drawing for flange dimensions of
existing valves other than those listed in above standards. Non-standard flanges
such as NPS 30 and larger in Class 1500 and higher shall mate with the pipe
flanges. The Buyer’s representative shall approve the design and dimensions
prior to start of manufacture.
Ring grooves shall comply with ASME B16.20.
Compact type flanges may be used only with prior approval of the VSCC.
The gasket contact surface of all steel raised face flanges shall have a smooth
machine finish in the range 3.2 to 6.4 micrometers AARH (see ASME B46.1),
and shall also be applicable to the faces of unlined wafer-type valves.
6.2 Weld Ends

a) Butt welding ends for all valve sizes shall be prepared in accordance with
ASME B16.25 for use without a backing ring.
b) Valves 2” and below with soft seals or seats shall have factory-installed
extension nipples or extended bodies to prevent damage due to welding
heat.
c) Welded end valves shall be designed with ends of sufficient length to
prevent damage to the valve internals during site welding, and PWHT when
applicable. Details on the design configuration (e.g., extended bodies,
extension nipples welded to the body, and heat treatment in the valve
manufacturing facility before valve assembly) and dimensions shall be
included on the drawing for approval per Section 5.2.

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6.3 Drains, Vents and other Body Fittings (Steel Valves)
6.3.1 Drain size and location shall be in accordance with MSS SP-45. For sizes
above 24”, drain size shall be 2” minimum or as specified by the P.O.
6.3.2 Socket weld connections shall comply with ASME B16.11.
6.3.3 Threaded connections shall comply with ASME B1.20.1, NPT.
6.3.4 Small steel threaded and socketweld end valves that are accessories to the
main valve shall have a minimum body rating equivalent to API STD 602,
Class 800.
6.3.5 All sealant injection fittings shall be one-piece giant buttonhead type
with internal check valve mechanisms, and shall be equipped with safety
vent caps. Minimum metallurgy shall be as follows: Body - 316 SS,
spring - Inconel, ball - Monel.
6.3.6 When a seat sealant injection fitting is required, a check valve shall be
installed in the body wall under the sealant injection fitting. The check
valve in the body wall shall be secured independent of the injection
fitting.
6.3.7 All valve threaded body connections including drain, vent and sealant
injection piping shall be seal welded, except those that are frequently
removed (such as vent and drain plugs) or those that contain moving
parts (such as injection fittings, relief valves, etc.).
6.3.8 All drain valves and associated piping components shall have corrosion
resistance at least equal to the trim material of the main valve, and shall
be AISI 316L SS as a minimum.
6.3.9 Vent and relief valves, when provided, shall have corrosion resistance at
least equal to the body material of the main valve, and shall be carbon
steel with SS 316 trim as a minimum.
6.3.10 All drain and vent valves shall have hard faced seat rings.
6.3.11 Drain and vent valve piping shall be fixed in such a way to avoid damage
due to vibration or external impact.
6.3.12 Welds for external attachments (e.g. ribs, supports, bracings, etc.) should
have good workmanship, uniform profile, and be continuous and free from
porosity, spatter, and undercut.
6.3.13 Valve assembly shall provide sufficient access to fittings and accessories.

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6.3.14 The valve vendor shall procure drain, vent, and bypass valves which
form part of the pressure containing boundary of the main valve from a
source approved by Saudi Aramco.
6.4 Buried and Inaccessible Double-Block-and-Bleed Valves
6.4.1 Buried and inaccessible double- block-and-bleed valves shall have the
drain, vent and sealant injection connections (if applicable) extended
above ground in accordance with SKETCH A and as per the following
requirements:
a) All piping (schedule 80 minimum), valves and fittings shall have
corrosion resistance at least equal to the main valve body material,
and shall be SS 316L as a minimum. The entire piping system shall
be coated with the same coating system as the main valve.
b) Compression fittings shall not be used.
c) Unions are permitted only in the extended lines of in-line repairable
valves (top-entry ball valves and through conduit gate valves) at a
suitable location to facilitate removal of the bonnet.
d) The drain and vent connections shall be piped up to approximately
250 mm below the operating level and shall terminate in a
horizontally-installed block valve fitted with an NPT-threaded steel
plug.
e) The sealant injection lines shall be piped up separately to
approximately 250 mm below the operating level and terminate in a
horizontally-installed one-piece sealant injection fitting giant
button-head type with internal check valve mechanism.
An additional check valve shall be provided at the location where
the sealant injection line enters the valve body.
f) All piping shall follow the valve contour as closely as possible and
shall be rigidly connected to the valve and stem extension.
g) All piping shall have an AISI Type 316 stainless steel nameplate
attached to identify the service.
6.5 Cast iron valves shall be flanged per ASME B16.1.
6.6 Ductile iron valves shall be flanged per ASME B16.42. The face-to-face
dimension shall be in accordance with ASME B16.10.

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6.7 Bolted Bonnet/Cover Valves
The length of thread engagement between each bolt (or stud) and the body shall
be at least equal to the nominal diameter of the bolt. For “capscrew type” bolts
used for body-to-bonnet flange connections, the bolts shall be flush with the
bottom of the body flange.
6.8 Ball and Plug Valves
6.8.1 Stems shall be blowout-proof.
6.8.2 Lever operated valves shall be equipped with a handwheel or self-

locking handle to prevent accidental operation.
6.9 The plug surface of lubricated plug valves shall have an antifriction treatment.
6.10 When specified in the Purchase Requisition/Order, valves shall be qualified

“fire-safe” in accordance with API STD 607, ISO 10497 or API SPEC 6FA.
6.11 Pipeline Valves
API SPEC 6D valves (ball & gate) shall be designed to withstand a compressive
axial thrust, exerted by the piping without permanent distortion of the body and
without jamming the gate/ball between the seats. The Vendor shall have
conducted tests on representative samples to demonstrate satisfactory valve
performance under pipeline compression and/or bending loads. Upon request,
the Vendor shall submit his test procedure and test reports for review by the
VSCC.
6.12 Valve to actuator mounting shall be in accordance with ISO 5210 or

ISO 5211.
6.13 Oxygen Service Valves
Valves specified for oxygen service shall meet the requirements in Appendix 2.
7 Materials
7.1 Materials shall be suitable for continuous exposure at the service conditions and
ratings specified. Any variation, including temperature limitations for soft-seal
parts, must be brought to the attention of the VSCC during the Vendor's drawing
approval stage per Section 5.2.
The Vendor shall ensure that all materials used for valve components in rubbing
or sliding contact will not gall.

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Materials for valves in wet sour service shall meet the requirements of NACE
MR0175/ISO 15156.
7.2 When butt welding end valves are made of carbon steel with a specified
minimum yield strength of 289 MPa (42,000 psi) or higher, the maximum
carbon content shall not exceed 0.23% as specified in API SPEC 6D, Section 6.
For fabricated valves, this limitation applies only to the ends.
7.3 Unless otherwise specified, hardfacing shall be Stellite No.6 or equal; Stellite
No.21 or equal is acceptable when permitted by the applicable industry standard.
7.4 Low carbon grades of austenitic stainless steels are acceptable substitutes for the
corresponding regular carbon grades, but not vice versa.
7.5 The corrosion resistance of body-bonnet bolting and metallic gasket materials
shall be at least equal to that of the body. However, the bolting material is not
required to be more corrosion resistant than austenitic stainless AISI Type 316
(per ASTM A193) unless specified in the Purchase Order.
7.6 Plating
7.6.1 Electroless nickel plating (ENP) on carbon and low alloy steel substrates
shall be applied in accordance with the requirements of ASTM B733,
SC4, Deposit Alloy Type V, Class 3, (carbon steel or low alloy
substrate)/NiP10 75. For testing and acceptance criteria, refer to 04-
SAMSS-048.
7.6.2 Special considerations apply to plating on stainless steel substrates.

The Vendor shall submit his proposal for approval to the VSCC, when
specified in the Purchase Requisition/Order.
7.7 Spring material, if springs are required, shall be UNS R30003, UNS N06600,
UNS N07750, UNS R30035, or per NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.
7.8 Corrosion resistant weld overlay
7.8.1 When corrosion resistant weld overlay is specified, the corrosion-

resistant weld overlay shall be applied in at least two welding passes and
the final finished thickness shall be a minimum of 3mm unless otherwise
specified.
7.8.2 When lip seals are supplied, the metallic surfaces of lip seal pockets in
carbon and low-alloy steel bodies and bonnets/closures shall be supplied
with a corrosion resistant weld overlay at least equal to the trim material
of the main valve, and shall be AISI 316 SS as a minimum.

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8 Operators
8.1 Gear boxes shall be dust and weather-proof and filled with a lubricant suitable
for operation up to 80°C.
8.2 Gear operators for quarter turn valves shall be equipped with a self-locking
system.
8.3 All valves operators/actuators mechanisms (including hand-wheel, lever, gear

and power) shall be designed to stroke the specified valve from the fully open
position to the fully closed position and vice versa, under the worst process
operating conditions (breakaway, running, seating).
8.4 The maximum (human) operator force required to seat or unseat the valve at the
maximum specified differential pressure shall not exceed 360N (80 pounds) at
the rim of the hand-wheel.
8.5 Anti-torque devices such as shear pins or mechanical input stops are permitted.
The Vendor shall provide detailed technical specifications of the proposed
device, the allowable loads with and without the device, and the additional costs.
8.6 Actuators
All actuators shall be purchased from a source approved by Saudi Aramco.

The valve Vendor shall guarantee the satisfactory performance of the complete
unit under the service conditions specified. In addition, actuators shall be
supplied in accordance with 34-SAMSS-716.
8.7 Mounting brackets for actuators shall be carbon steel or ductile iron.
8.8 When the number of hand wheel turns on a gear operator exceeds 100 from the
fully open position to the fully closed position, the manufacturer shall specify
the number of hand wheel turns for the Buyer Representative acceptance.
9 Quality Requirements
9.1 Quality Program
The Vendor shall implement and maintain an acceptable Quality Program,

equivalent to the ISO 9000 Series. The Quality Program documents shall be
made available to the Buyer's Representative for review and audit.
9.2 Testing and Inspection Requirements
Testing and inspection shall comply with 04-SAMSS-048, Valve Inspection and
Testing Requirements. The items manufactured to this specification are subject

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to verification by the Buyer's Inspection Representative per Saudi Aramco

Inspection Requirements Form 175-043000, 175-043600, and 175-043601
(or specially modified versions), as applicable, attached to the Purchase Order.
10 Painting and Coating
10.1 External and internal coatings shall be in accordance with SAES-H-001,

SAES-H-002 and SAES-H-004.
Ductile and cast iron valves specified with internal coating for water/utility
applications may be supplied with the flange face gasket area coated (i.e.,
exempted from the flange face coating requirement in SAES-H-002, Section
5.2.10).
10.2 When internal coating (i.e., FBE or similar) is specified for valves with carbon
and low-alloy steel bodies and bonnets/closures, the following additional
requirements shall apply:
a) Internal coating is only permitted on body and bonnet/closure components
with pressure rating up to and including Class 600. Trim components shall
be manufactured from corrosion resistant material.
b) All process wetted surfaces of the body and bonnet/closure shall be
protected against corrosion using a combination of coating and corrosion
resistant material.
Discontinuities in corrosion protection are not permitted, interface areas
between coating and corrosion resistant material shall include overlaps.
Critical areas of the body and bonnet/closure shall be supplied with corrosion
resistant material at least equal to the trim material of the main valve, and
shall be 316 SST as a minimum. Critical areas include pressure containing
seal areas, seating pockets/faces, pressure boundary penetration connections,
and surfaces areas between injection fittings and seat/stem pockets.
The vendor shall consider the effects of valve unseating, operation, and
reseating on coated parts. The vendor shall extend weld overlay to other
areas of bodies and bonnets/closures where necessary for valve integrity,
functionality, and performance.
c) The vendor shall have coating qualification procedures (considering valve
geometry, pressure rating, and temperature rating as a minimum) and
records available. The vendor’s procedures and records shall be made
available to Saudi Aramco upon request.
d) Submittal drawings shall show all process wetted areas with clear
distinction between the surfaces with coating and the surfaces with
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corrosion resistant material. Overlapping areas shall be detailed and their

location shall be clearly dimensioned on the drawing.
10.3 Only approved products shall be used as per SAES-H-101V and SAES-H-002V.
11 Marking
11.1 The valves shall be marked in accordance with MSS SP-25 and the applicable
valve design code.
11.2 For valves NPS 2 and larger, identification plates shall be of an austenitic
stainless steel.
11.3 Valves in accordance with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 shall be tagged or

marked identifying compliance with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.
12 Preparation for Shipment
12.1 All valves shall be completely drained of test fluid and thoroughly dried after
hydrotesting. The machined surfaces shall be coated with a light film of high
viscosity rust inhibiting oil which will not become fluid and run off at
temperatures below 80°C.
12.2 Flanged valves NPS 6” and smaller in Class 150 and Class 300 shall be fitted
with UV resistant plastic covers. For other sizes, valve end flanges shall be
fitted with plywood covers. The cover diameter shall be the same as the outside
diameter of the flange and shall be at least 10 mm thick for valves up to
NPS 24” and 12 mm thick for valves NPS 26” and larger. The cover shall be
attached by machine bolts with a nut and washer fitted on the inside of the
flange. There shall be minimum four (4) bolts on valves up to NPS 24” nominal
size and eight (8) bolts on valves NPS 26 inch and larger. The bolts diameter
shall not be less than ¼ the size of the flange bolt hole.
In addition to the above, all flange facings (ring joint, raised, and flat) shall be
covered with NBR (based) rubber Self-Adhesive protection (see figure below)
that meets the following:
 Oil, ozone and weather resistant
 Minimum thickness of 1.5 mm
 Withstand temperatures up to 75°C
 Non deforming, loosening or detaching
 Proof against sand blasting
 No glue residue
 Chloride free
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Valve weld ends shall likewise be fitted with plywood covers of matching outside
diameter. The covers shall be securely attached to the valve by means of wire or
steel banding. Protection caps (similar to sketch below) shall be used between
valve end connection and plywood. Protection caps shall meet the following:
 Oil, ozone and weather resistant
 Withstand temperatures up to 75°C
 Non deforming, loosening or detaching
Valves shipped in the open position shall have tie rods fitted through the valve
bores.
A graphical representation of the valve end protection requirements covered in the

above paragraphs is provided in the attached SKETCH B (see Figures 1 and 2).
12.3 The ends of threaded and socket weld end valves shall be protected with tight
fitting plastic caps.
The Vendor may propose an alternative protection system for approval by the
VSCC.

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Revision Summary
20 February 2012 Major revision.
29 July 2012 Editorial changes on pages 6 & 18.
11 September 2013 Minor revision to have a criteria based on which to accept and reject valve manufacturers
and to set minimum test requirements for valve packing.
22 March 2017 Major revision. Updated Section 5.4 Notes to Buyer to improve awareness of the need to
properly specify all requirements including the coating system. Added Section 10.2 internal
coating requirements to ensure valves are properly and consistently designed and
validated.
18 December 2018 Major Revision. Add requirements for oxygen valves to close VRC action item. Reviewed
supply history references in 5..1.2 to close VRC action item. Amended business model to
add more definition to manufacturing process activities.
Summary of Change
No. Paragraph No. Change Type Technical Change
1 3 Modification Updated references (add, delete, and modify)
2 4 Modification Included definitions for “assembly” & “onsite”
3 5.1.1 Modification Reworded to enhance linkage with Appendix 1
4 5.1.2 Modification Modified past supply experience wording
5 5.1.3 Add Valve validation records to be available
6 5.1.4 Modification Changed bullet from 5.1.3 to 5.1.4. Included sub-

contractor and changed to acceptance
7 6.1 Modification Removed reference to Saudi Aramco engineer.
8 6.2.c Modification Editorial
9 6.3.6 Modification Buried check valve to be independently retained
10 6.3.14 Add Auxiliary valves from approved source
11 6.8 Modification Expanded to include plug
12 6.11 Modification Editorial
13 6.13 Add Oxygen valve requirements per Appendix 2
14 7.6.1 Modification Updated to be aligned with the latest ASTM
15 7.8 Add Lip seals & thickness corrosion resistant overlay
16 8.6 Modification Match changes in Section 3

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17 8.8 Add Operator number of turns

18 10.1 Modification Exempt Ductile and cast iron valves
19 11.1 Modification Included the applicable design code requirement
20 Appendix 1 Modification Rewrote each bullet and added a Table defining

location of major manufacturing process activities
21 Appendix 2 Add Oxygen service valve requirements

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Sketch A - Drain, Vent, and Sealant Piping for Buried Valves (Typical Arrangement)
10.1, and 10.2)
10.1 and 10.2)

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Sketch B - Valve End Protection Requirements (per Section 12)
10 mm (⅜ in.) thick
plywood for valves NPS 24
& smaller; 12 mm (½ in.)
thick plywood for valves
NPS 26 & larger; diameter
of the plywood shall be
equal to the flange O.D.
4 machine bolts for valves NPS 24 &

smaller; 8 machine bolts for valves
NPS 26 and larger; bolt diameters shall
not be less than ¼ the flange bolt hole
diameter.
10 mm (⅜ in.) thick plywood for valves

NPS 24 & smaller; 12 mm (½ in.) thick
plywood for valves NPS 26 & larger;
diameter of the plywood shall be equal
to the O.D. of the weld end.

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A PPENDIX 1 – Business Models
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS – MODEL A

1) Engineering department to handle/perform design, material selection, stress analysis,
torque calculation and other related design activities. Engineering team must have the
capability and required design tools to perform all design analysis. Engineering must
have the means for design proof, validation, and verification of designs.
2) On-site assembly and testing capabilities including but not limited to equipment,
personnel skills, certifications and tools required for performing the quality control
activities. All assembly, pressure testing (hydrostatic and pneumatic/gas), and functional
testing shall be performed on-site. Other process activities shall be performed in
accordance with Table A.1.
3) All sub-contractors and sub-suppliers shall be approved, controlled and monitored by the
vendor. All sub-contractors and sub-suppliers will be subject for review and assessment
by Saudi Aramco technical assessor/representative as deemed necessary. Vendor shall
notify their local responsible Saudi Aramco Supplier Relation office prior to adding any
new sub-supplier or material to the list.
4) On-site facility shall hold and maintain the applicable API certifications or equivalent as
specified in applicable SAMSS.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS

WITH MANUFACTURING LICENSE AGREEMENT – MODEL B
1) Detailed agreement with a Technical Partner (a valve manufacturer approved by Saudi
Aramco) to utilize the Technical Partners designs and confirmation of engineering and
technical support. The Technical Partner shall be responsible for the qualification and
approval of the procedures, processes, sub-suppliers, and sub-contractors used by the
licenced manufacturing facility. The Technical Partner shall physically audit the licenced
manufacturing facility periodically.
2) Engineering personnel capable to providing routine engineering assistance such as
material selection, design verification, developing testing procedures, and
troubleshooting.
3) On-site assembly and testing capabilities including but not limited to equipment,
personnel skills, certifications, and tools required for performing the quality control
activities. All assembly, pressure testing (hydrostatic and pneumatic/gas), and functional
testing shall be performed on-site. Other process activities shall be performed in
accordance with Table A.1.
4) All sub-contractor and sub-supplier shall be approved, controlled, and monitored by the
vendor. All sub-contractors and sub-suppliers will be subject for review and acceptance
of Saudi Aramco technical assessor/representative as deemed necessary. Vendor shall

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notify their local responsible Saudi Aramco supplier relation office prior to adding any
new sub-supplier or material to the list.
5) On-site facility shall hold and maintain the applicable API certifications or equivalent as
specified in applicable SAMSS.
Table A.1 — Minimum Facility Requirements

Model A Model B
Manufacturer Manufacturer with
Process Activity
Manufacturing License
Agreement
Product Design On-site Technical Partner
Product design validation On-site Technical Partner
On-site and/or Technical
Material procurement On-site
Partner
Receiving verification On-site
Machining On-site and/or outsourced
In-process inspection On-site and/or outsourced
Welding On-site and/or outsourced
PMI On-site
Dimensional Inspection On-site
Assembly On-site
Pressure and Functional Testing On-site
Draining, Drying, Preservation On-site
Painting & Coating On-site and/or outsourced
Marking On-site
Preparation for Shipment On-site
Final Inspection On-site

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APPENDIX 2 – Oxygen Service Valves
A.2.1 General
Valves specified for oxygen service shall meet the additional requirements in this
Appendix as a minimum.
A.2.2 References
Material or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition
of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM E2042 Standard Practice for Cleaning and
Maintaining Controlled Areas and Clean
Rooms
ASTM G63 Standard Guide for Evaluating
Nonmetallic Materials for Oxygen Service
ASTM G93 Standard Practice for Cleaning Methods
and Cleanliness Levels for Material and
Equipment Used in Oxygen-Enriched
Environments
ASTM G127 Standard Guide for the Selection of
Cleaning Agents for Oxygen-Enriched
Systems
Berufsgenossenschaft Rohstoffe und chemische Industrie

Code of practice M 034-1 List of nonmetallic materials compatible
with oxygen supporting document to code
of practice M 034e “Oxygen” DGUV
Information 213-074 (previous BGI 617e)
European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA)

EIGA IGC Doc 13/12 Oxygen Pipeline and Piping Systems
EIGA IGC Doc 33/18 Cleaning of Equipment for Oxygen Service
EIGA IGC Doc 200/17 Design, Manufacture, Installation,
Operation, and Maintenance of Valves
Used in Liquid Oxygen and Cold Gaseous
Oxygen Systems

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International Electrotechnical Commission

IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by
Enclosures (IP Code)
International Organization for Standardization

ISO 15848-2 Industrial valves – Measurement, test and
qualification procedures for fugitive
emissions – Part 2: Production acceptance
test of valves
A.2.3 Design
a. Valve internals shall be designed with a smooth run. Sharp edges in contact with
the flow stream shall be minimised.
b. Soft seated designs shall not be used.
c. Metal seated valves shall be designed with integral or fully welded body seats
and back seats.
d. Valves in temperatures above 200°C (392°F) shall be supplied with extended

heat dissipation bonnets. The extended bonnet length shall be sufficient to
maintain the stem packing temperature at or below 150 °C.
e. Pressure boundary penetrations such as sealant, lubricant, drain, and vent

connections are not permitted unless otherwise approved by the VSCC.
f. Valve designs shall be qualified by type testing in accordance with ISO 15848-
1, Class B.
For production valves, a minimum sample size of 3 % (minimum of 1 valve) of

each production lot (defined as, all valves part of the same purchase order and of
the same valve type, design, and stem diameter) shall be fugitive emission tested
in accordance with ISO 15848-2, Class B.
g. Valves shall be anti-static by design.
h. Gearbox’s shall be compatible with oxygen service at 65 °C (149 °F) and

atmospheric pressure.
i. Gearbox’s shall have, as a minimum, IEC 60529 IP 67 protection class.

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A.2.4 Materials
a. All materials shall be compatible and suitable for Oxygen Service for the design
conditions.
b. Carbon and low alloy steels shall not be used. The minimum acceptable metal in
oxygen service is austenitic stainless steel, type 316/316L.
c. Only Stellite 6 or Stellite 6B materials are permitted for hardfacing.
d. Non-metallic sealing products shall be compatible with oxygen service for the
full design temperature range specified at the maximum rated pressure.
e. Graphite materials shall not contain polymeric lubricants or additives.
f. Sealing products shall be certified as compatible with oxygen service in their

final material composition and form, including additives, per:
- code of practice M034-1, Annex 2, Section 1 through Section 5

(inclusive) by Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM),
or,
- ISO 21010 (paragraph 4.4.2.2, 4.4.2.3, and 4.4.3) and ASTM G 114
(testing for aging resistance).
Other equivalent testing and certification may be proposed for review and
approval of the licensor.
g. The manufacturer of non-metallic sealing products shall have a unique

identification number for each part dedicated solely for oxygen service. Each
non-metallic sealing product shall be traceable to a unique production batch.
h. The valve manufacture shall ensure the non-metallic sealing product

manufacturer has a procedure describing the critical processes, controls,
inspections, hold points, and records to demonstrate that parts are manufactured
free from grease and oil and suitable for oxygen service.
i. The manufacturer of non-metallic sealing products shall have a packaging

method that ensures the parts are not contaminated. Each lot of non-metallic
sealing products shall be packaged in a hermetically sealed plastic bag.
j. All cast pressure containing components shall receive 100% Surface

Examination testing and 100% Radiography testing.

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A.2.5 Assembly, Testing, Inspection, and Examination
a. Valve components shall be free from burrs, sharp edges, rust, dirt or any other
foreign particulates.
b. Casting surface irregularities shall be removed by grinding.
c. All surfaces shall be smooth.
d. Valves shall be assembled and subject to hydrostatic shell and seat testing per
the applicable valve design code.
e. After the hydrostatic testing has been completed, the valve shall be fully
disassembled.
f. Valve components shall be cleaned and free of any contaminants and organic
substances (e.g. oil, grease, lubricants, adhesives, preservatives). The permitted
cleaning methods are;
- Alkaline (aqueous) cleaning as per EIGA 33/18 section 6.2.2. Mixtures of

sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonates, sodium phosphates, sodium silicates,
and synthetic wetting agents are allowed.
- Vapour degreasing using solvents as per EIGA 33/18 section 6.3.3.3.
g. All valve components before assembly and final assembled valves shall be
inspected using direct visual inspection with ultraviolet (UV) light as per EIGA
33/18 section 8.1.2.
h. The cleaning effectiveness shall be independently validated on an annual basis

in accordance with ASTM G127.
i. The use of any lubricants on the valve, even for assembly purposes, is not
permitted.
j. All packaging materials (e.g., for non-metallic sealing products) shall be

inspected prior to use to ensure the packaging is intact and the cleanliness
requirements have been maintained. The packaging material shall only be
opened in the clean room.
k. Final assembly, testing and inspection shall be performed in a clean room.
l. Valves shall be subjected to pneumatic (low and high pressure) seat testing, high
pressure pneumatic shell testing, and functional testing in the clean room.

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A.2.6 Marking & Preparation for Shipment
a. This section takes precedence over Section 12.
b. Valves packaging and preparation for shipment shall take place in the clean
room immediately after the final inspection.
c. All valves opening shall be sealed with oxygen cleaned plastic protection covers
to prevent and protect against contamination.
d. No rust preventive oil base additives or equivalent are allowed.
e. Each valve (with its operator) shall be packaged separately in a hermetically

sealed bag (polyethylene) containing a vapour phase inhibiting sachet with a
label stating the following:
“Oxygen Clean Compliance”;
“Free of Oil and Water”;
“Seal Shall Not Be Opened Until Ready for Installation”; and
“Remove Sachets from Valve before Installation”.
f. Valves with a gearbox/actuator shall have independently hermetically sealed

bags, i.e., one bag for the valve and one bag for the gearbox/actuator which
prevents contamination of the valve in the event of lubricant leak from the
gearbox/actuator.
g. Hermetically sealed bags shall be tear and break resistant suitable for handling,
hauling, and storage with environmental temperatures of up to 75°C.

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Materials System Specification

04-SAMSS-035 18 December 2018

Previous Issue: 27 March 2017 Next Planned Update: 18 December 2021

1.3 Notes to Buyer are included in Section 5.4.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications

Saudi Aramco Inspection and Testing Requirements

Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Petroleum Institute

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

ASME B16.10 Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves

American Society for Testing and Materials

American Water Works Association

European Committee for Standardization

Manufacturers Standardization Society

National Association of Corrosion Engineers

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas

International Organization for Standardization

Valves Standards Committee Chairman (VSCC): The Saudi Aramco assigned

Assembly: The association of multiple parts/components into a finished product,

5.1.1 As a minimum, all vendors shall meet the requirements listed in

Other manufacturing Business Models not covered by Appendix 1 shall

5.1.3 The valve manufacturer shall have performance validation records

The validation records shall demonstrate that there is no permanent

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

As a minimum, the casting and forging sub-suppliers shall submit the

Other certifications, testing or documents may be requested depending

5.2 Vendor's Drawing Approval

5.2.3 When requested by Saudi Aramco Engineering, Material supply, PMT or

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

a) If the purchase is made through the Saudi Aramco SAP Materials

5.2.5 It is the vendor's responsibility to insure that all sub-suppliers comply

Welding procedures and welder performance qualifications shall be in accordance

5.4 Notes to Buyer

6 Design and Dimensions

6.1 Flanged Ends

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

Up to 24 inch, ASME Classes: ASME B16.5

Commentary note for replacement of existing valves:

Ring grooves shall comply with ASME B16.20.

6.2 Weld Ends

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

6.3 Drains, Vents and other Body Fittings (Steel Valves)

6.3.2 Socket weld connections shall comply with ASME B16.11.

6.3.3 Threaded connections shall comply with ASME B1.20.1, NPT.

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

6.4 Buried and Inaccessible Double-Block-and-Bleed Valves

6.5 Cast iron valves shall be flanged per ASME B16.1.

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

6.7 Bolted Bonnet/Cover Valves

6.8 Ball and Plug Valves

6.8.1 Stems shall be blowout-proof.