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Overview of API 6D and GB/T 12237 Standards
• Scope: API 6D is a globally recognized specification for pipeline valves, particularly for the petroleum and natural gas industries. It covers ball valves, gate valves, plug valves, and check valves with pressure ratings up to Class 2500.
• Pressure Ratings: Class 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500.
• Temperature Range: Typically -29°C to 121°C.• Design: Focuses on high-pressure, high-reliability applications, with features like double block-and-bleed, fire-safe design, and blowout-proof stem.
• Testing: Rigorous hydrostatic and pneumatic tests, with longer test durations compared to other standards.• Applications: Long-distance pipelines, refineries, petrochemical plants, and other high-pressure applications.
• Scope: GB/T 12237 is a Chinese national standard for general-purpose ball valves, widely used in domestic and international pipeline systems. It covers flanged and butt-welded steel ball valves.
• Pressure Ratings: Typically PN10, PN16, PN25, PN40, PN63, and PN100.
• Temperature Range: Similar to API 6D, but with flexibility for specific applications.
• Design: Emphasizes cost-effectiveness and broad applicability, with a focus on general industrial use.
• Testing: Comprehensive testing protocols, but with shorter test durations compared to API 6D.
• Applications: Domestic and international pipeline systems, chemical processing, water treatment, and general industrial use.
Performance Comparison: API 6D vs. GB/T 12237
2.1 Pressure and Temperature Ratings
• API 6D: Designed for high-pressure applications, with pressure ratings up to Class 2500. Suitable for extreme operating conditions, including high temperatures and pressure fluctuations.
• GB/T 12237: Suitable for a wide range of pressures up to PN100, but generally less stringent than API 6D for high-pressure applications. Temperature ranges are similar, but GB/T 12237 offers more flexibility for specific industrial needs.
• API 6D: Uses high-strength materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy steel. The design often includes trunnion-mounted ball valves for stability and reduced operating torque.
• GB/T 12237: Materials are similar, but the design may be simpler and more cost-effective. Floating ball valves are common, offering good sealing performance under normal operating conditions.
• High-Pressure Applications: For applications requiring high-pressure control, such as long-distance pipelines and refineries, API 6D ball valves are the preferred choice.
• General Industrial Use: For applications with moderate pressure requirements, such as chemical processing and water treatment, GB/T 12237 ball valves offer a cost-effective solution.
• North America and International Projects: API 6D is widely accepted and often required for oil and gas projects.
• China and International Markets: GB/T 12237 is more commonly used in domestic applications and international projects where cost and flexibility are important considerations.
