1. SC6 Summer ’13 Meeting: WG 14H Update
OPERATORS/REGULATORS
MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS
Austin Freeman, BP
Sterling Lewis, ExxonMobil
Mike Moy, Shell
David Pang, Chevron
Christy Lan, BSEE
David Comeaux (Chair), GE O&G
Mahesh Udipi, GE O&G
Shane Siebenaler, SwRI
Henry Wong, FMC
Darine Aghnim, Lamons
Jim Brinkley, Cactus Wellhead
Rob Hilts, Halliburton
Arturo Trejo-Hernandez, Cameron
Sergio Meyberg, GE O&G
Timeline Summary/Status:
Work started May ’11. Drivers:
1. Review for Clarity and Intent
2. Valve Repair Onsite vs. Offsite
3. Field Failure Reporting Process and Documentation Requirements
8 days prior to first ballot of API 14H. Closed on Sept 10, Result: Passed.
Total comments: 112
6 days prior to second ballot. Ballot opened on 5/23/13,
Ballot is currently open (Closes 7/4/13)
June 26, 2013

2. General Changes Streamlining of Scope
Addition of one Normative Reference
Alignment of Definitions with API 6A
Addition of Abbreviated Terms Clause
12/7/2018

3. Receiving Inspection, Installation and Maintenance
Strengthened content of clauses:
Clause 4: Receiving Inspection
Added inspection of all equipment and tools associated with the SSV/USV, such as SSV lock open devices/heat sensitive overrides.
Clause 5: Installation and Maintenance
Added requirement for SSV lock-open devices or manual override to be inspected in accordance with the manufacturer’s procedures, prior to installation.
“Operator’s work procedures utilized with SSV/USV equipment shall:
observe relevant information provided in the manufacturer’s operating manual.”  
address cleanliness and condition of supply lines and control fluid.”
Actuator supply medium: “clean” changed to “within manufacturer-specified and facility cleanliness requirements”
At installation, valve shall be “operated several times” changed to “operated a minimum of three full open/close cycles”
12/7/2018

4. Clause 6: Repair Field repair: Offsite repair:
Documentation will now follow safety equipment to maintain SSV/USV certification. (In original ballot)
Only change from original ballot: “Field repair shall be accomplished by qualified personnel, and in accordance with OPD”
Offsite repair:
To maintain SSV/USV certification, equipment repaired offsite must adhere to 6A Annex J repair criteria and additional requirements imposed by 14H: RL level of SSV/USV must meet or exceed PSL requirements of the SSV/USV. Documentation requirements of repair shall meet or exceed RL 3 requirements, irrespective of the actual repaired RL.
12/7/2018

5. Clause 7: Testing 7.1 General
Owner/operator written procedure shall be in compliance with government regulations, the requirements of section 7 of 14H, and should be performed in accordance with manufacturer procedures.
Stipulates requirements that ensure meaningful test results are obtained.
Conditions upstream of test cavity (pressure/temperature) are stable. Stability conditions modified.
Pshut-in > 600psi: +/-5% or 3.45 MPa per hour
Pshut-in <= 600psi: +/-30 psi per hour
No grease/sealants are injected during testing.
Imposed requirement for retention of periodic test records (created Table 4) : Added requirement for valve to be revalidated if SITP increases as a result of well stimulation or other production enhancing process.
7.3.3.k (cycling) and l. (one additional pressure hold) apply only to field repaired valves.
12/7/2018

6. Failure Reporting and Documentation Requirements
Clause 8: Failure reporting
Added:
One or more entities are involved in the maintenance and repair of these products in the field. The reporting forms consider the specific roles that are involved in the maintenance and repair of these products. When one entity executes multiple roles in this process, then that entity would be responsible for the information related to those roles in the failure report.
Clause 9: Documentation Requirements:
Requirement to “have access to or retain” documentation instead of requirement to retain documentation.
Offsite repair/remanufacture records include traceability, test records, and certificates of conformance.
Created Table 4 SSV/USV Functional Test Data Sheet For Periodic Testing
12/7/2018

7. Annex A
After test, check added which adjusts allowable pressure based on actual test cavity temperature.
Procedure: Step 1 can now be skipped if the GTL at actual conditions is known.
Procedure: Incorporated calculation of actual leakage rate in the procedure.
Example 2: Now shows calculation of actual leakage rate.
12/7/2018