API 6A HYDRO TEST PSL 1. Wellhead gate valve hydro test. How to pressure test a valve. Valve testing

#valves #oilfieldvalve #API6A Welcome to everything valves. The channel dedicated to everything valves. Thanks you to everyone supporting the channel. If you find these videos helpful please like and subscribe. This video shows an API 6A PSL 1 hydro test being performed on a 3-1/16" 10,000 psi gate valve. Sometimes before these valves go out into the field. The user will want to have the valve tested. The procedure used in this video is customized to fit this field testing facilities capabilities. The requirements follow the API 6A specification for PSL 1. Different facilities can perform the test using different equipment but will follow the same API requirements. These gate valves are pretty straight forward. I hope this breakdown shows you how a PSL 1 test is performed on a valve. If you enjoyed this video please like and subscribe. If you have any suggestions for future videos please comment down below. Check out more valve videos here.    / @everythingvalves   For more valve information. Please visit the link below. http://theaitg.com/