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Piping 

Apex , Well Testing has developed its own set of fabrication specifications to ensure that equipment used by Apex Petroleum Services, Well Testing meets or exceeds all local requirements. Apex Petroleum Services, Well Testing specifications are primarily based on the following worldwide recognised specifications:

Equipment Design and Fabrication Specifications

  • API Spec 6A – Specification for Valves and Wellhead Equipment
  • ASME VIII For construction of pressure vessels , Div 1&2
  • API RP 14C – Recommended Practice for Analysis, Design, Installation, and Testing of Basic Surface Safety Systems on Offshore Production Platforms
  • NACE MR-01-75
  • Product Specification Level (PSL) 3
  • Material Class DD
  • Temperature Class P&X (-20° F to +350° F)
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Piping 

Piping systems transport well effluent to and between the well, and various process components of the well test package.

Typical components include:

  • 1 ft, 2 ft, 3 ft, 5 ft, or 10 ft straight pipe joints
  • 45° and 90° bends

The components are available in various sizes 2”, 3”, 4”, and 6”, and working pressures are normally 285 psi, 1,440 psi, 2,000 psi, 5,000 psi, 10,000 psi, and 15,000 psi.
Other sizes and pressures are available.

Various types of sealing methods can be used dependent on pressure, temperature, fluid properties, and flow rates (e.g. ANSI flange, API flange, Hammer Union, Grayloc Hub).

Features and Benefits

  • Manufactured with materials to meet the requirements of NACE MR0175
  • Designed and manufactured to comply with ASME B31.3 Category ‘M’ Service
  • Built-in 1/16” corrosion allowance
  • Color coded to identify service and pressure rating
  • Individually serialized and traceable

Operation

The piping system must be rated to the maximum working pressure of the section of the well testing system to which it is connected.

Meets requirements of NACE MR0175.

Other sizes, configurations and pressure ratings are available to meet most applications.

These ratings are guidelines only. For more information contact your local Apex Petroleum Services representatie.