API 608 : 2012

Table of Contents

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Pressure-Temperature Ratings
5 Design
6 Materials
7 Inspection, Examination, and Testing
8 Marking
9 Packaging and Shipping Requirements
10 Spare Parts
Annex A (informative) - Information to Be Specified
        by the Purchaser
Annex B (informative) - Figures

Abstract

Describes the requirements for metal ball valves suitable for petroleum, petrochemical, and industrial applications that have: a) flanged ends in sizes DN 15 through DN 600 (NPS 1/2 through NPS 24); b) butt-welding ends in sizes DN 15 through DN 600 (NPS 1/2 through NPS 24); c) socket-welding ends in sizes DN 8 through DN 50 (NPS 1/4 through NPS 2); d) threaded ends in sizes DN 8 through DN 50 (NPS 1/4 through NPS 2).

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	API 608 : 2008