Oil & Gas Pipelines
Application Specification

Check Valves for Oil & Gas Pipelines

API 6D trunnion ball valves, slab gate, and dual-plate check valves for crude oil, natural gas, and multiphase pipeline systems.

Which check valves are used for oil & gas pipelines?

Onshore and offshore pipelines handling crude oil, natural gas, condensate, and multiphase fluids require API 6D-certified valves with proven fire-safety, anti-static design, and NACE MR0175 compliance for sour service. Vajra supplies the full valve complement - from pig launcher/receiver isolation to emergency shutdown - with complete documentation and third-party inspection.

Dual-Plate Check Valve

Compact, low-pressure-drop non-return valve for pipeline compressor and pump stations

MaterialsA216 WCB, A351 CF8M, A182 F51
Pressure ClassClass 150 / 300 / 600 / 900
StandardsAPI 6D, API 594, ASME B16.34

Critical Requirements

  • API 6D certification - mandatory for all pipeline isolation valves
  • Fire-safe design per API 607 / API 6FA for hydrocarbon service
  • Anti-static design - electrical continuity between ball/stem and body
  • NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 compliance for H₂S / sour service
  • Full-bore (through-conduit) design for pigging compatibility
  • ESD (Emergency Shutdown) rated assemblies with SIL 2/3 compliance

Service Challenges

  • H₂S (hydrogen sulphide) - sulphide stress cracking risk; NACE-compliant materials mandatory
  • Crude oil with wax/paraffin - full-bore design prevents blockage
  • Sour gas (CO₂ + H₂S) - duplex or super duplex stainless for corrosion resistance
  • LNG / cryogenic gas - low-temperature impact-tested A350 LF2 or SS 316 materials
  • High H₂O cut crude - duplex stainless or Inconel overlay for erosion-corrosion

Vajra Check Valves

Non-return valves to prevent backflow and protect equipment in piping systems.

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Reviewed by Product Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Valve Product EngineeringLast reviewed: 20 June 2026

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