Specification for Subsea Pipeline Valves, Third Edition, Includes Errata 1 (2018), Errata 2 (2018), Errata 3 (2022), Addendum 1 (2019), Addendum 2 (2022), and Addendum 3 (2025)
STANDARD published on 31.7.2017
Designation standards: API SPEC 6DSS
Publication date standards: 31.7.2017
The number of pages: 137
Approximate weight : 442 g (0.97 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards API
This specification defines the requirements for the design, manufacturing, quality control, assembly, testing, and documentation of ball, check, gate, plug, and axial on?off valves for application in subsea pipeline systems for the petroleum and natural gas industries. The document contains requirements for both full-opening and reduced-opening valves.
Valves covered by this specification include one of the following pressure classes: Class 150, Class 300, Class 600, Class 900, Class 1500, or Class 2500. This specification is not applicable to valves for pressure ratings exceeding Class 2500. See more