API 6FA : 1999 : R2006

1 SCOPE
2 DESCRIPTION OF FIRE TEST
3 TEST PROCEDURE
  3.1 Stepwise Procedures
  3.2 Test Adjustments
4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
  4.1 Through Leakage (High Test Pressure) - During
      Burn Period
  4.2 External Leakage (High Test Pressure) - During
      Burn and Cool-down Period (Valve in Closed Position)
  4.3 Through Leakage (Low Test Pressure) - After Cool-down
  4.4 External Leakage (Low Test Pressure) - After Cool-down
      (Valve in Closed Position)
  4.5 Operation of Test Valve After Fire Test
  4.6 External Leakage - Open Position
  4.7 Pressure Relief Provision
  4.8 Tests Required
5 CERTIFICATION
6 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
  6.1 Personnel Protection
  6.2 Pressure Relief Provisions
7 EQUIPMENT MARKING
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Provides the requirements for testing and evaluating the pressure-containing performance of API 6A and 6D valves when exposed to fire.