Piping Class Reference

Piping Class A3A Valve Specification

Piping Class A3A covers ASME Class 600 carbon steel valves for high-pressure refinery service, HP steam mains, and high-pressure hydrocarbons. RTJ (Ring Type Joint) facing is common for Class 600 and above.

ASME Class

ASME Class 600

Design Pressure

100 bar (1450 psi)

Design Temperature

Up to 400°C (752°F)

Body Material

Carbon Steel ASTM

Design Parameters — A3A

Fluid Service

High Pressure — Refinery, HP Steam, Oil & Gas to 100 bar

Design Pressure

100 bar (1450 psi)

Design Temperature

Up to 400°C (752°F)

Corrosion Allowance

3mm

Body Material

Carbon Steel ASTM A216 WCB

Industries

Refinery HP process, HP steam mains

Reference Only — Project-Specific Verification RequiredThis piping class specification is a general industry reference. Actual piping class definitions vary by project and company standard (owner specifications). Always verify material, rating, and end-connection requirements against your project's official piping class datasheet or PMS (Piping Material Specification). Vajra Industrial Solutions accepts no liability for specification decisions based on this reference.

Valve Schedule — Piping Class A3A

Valve TypeRatingEnd ConnectionBody MaterialTrimSeat/SealingNotes
Gate ValveClass 600RF or RTJ (ASME B16.5)A216 WCBStellite-6 HFStellite-6 HFAPI 600, OS&Y, pressure seal or bolted bonnet
Globe ValveClass 600RF or RTJA216 WCBStellite-6 HFStellite-6 HFY-pattern preferred for high ΔP
Check ValveClass 600RF or RTJA216 WCBStellite-6 HFStellite-6 HFTilting disc or piston lift for HP steam
Ball ValveClass 600RTJ FlangeA216 WCBSS 316 / InconelRPTFE / metalTrunnion, fire-safe, API 6D

Typical Industries — A3A

Refinery HP processHP steam mainsGas compressionHP feedwater

Standard Certifications for A3A Valves

ASME B16.34API 6DAPI 607 (Fire Safe)API 608EN 10204 3.1ISO 9001:2015IBR (Indian Boiler)API 598 Testing

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