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3-Way Ball Valve

Thread starter WAJDI
Start date Mar 27, 2003

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Mar 27, 2003

WAJDI

Mechanical

What is the proper procedure hydrotesting a 3-way ball valve. The valves have size range 1/4 IN to 6 IN and pressure upto 2500 psi. the end connections are Threaded NPT, Socket Weld, Butt Weld and Flanged ANSI. The test is per API 598. do we need special connections and fittings?