API SPEC 14A
API SPEC 14A: Subsurface Safety Valve and Annular Safety Valve Equipment
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This publication was last reviewed and confirmed in 2025.
Description
This specification provides the requirements for subsurface safety valves (SSSVs), annular safety valves (ASVs) and the secondary tools as defined herein necessary to operate the features included within them, including all components that establish tolerances and/or clearances that may affect performance or interchangeability of the SSSV or ASV components. It includes repair operations and the interface connections to control conduits and/or other equipment but does not cover the connections to the primary well conduit. NOTE The SSSV and ASV are emergency fail-safe devices. The products covered within this specification are installed and operated to the requirements of API Recommended Practice 14B. This specification does not cover installation, maintenance, control systems for SSSV or ASV, computer systems, and control conduits not integral to the downhole SSSV or ASV. Also not included are products covered under API 6A, API 11D1, API 14L, API 17C, API 19G, API 19AC, API 19V
Edition
13
Published Date
2025-12-12
Status
Current
Pages
220
Language
English
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Abstract
This specification provides the requirements for subsurface safety valves (SSSVs), annular safety valves (ASVs) and the secondary tools as defined herein necessary to operate the features included within them, including all components that establish tolerances and/or clearances that may affect performance or interchangeability of the SSSV or ASV components. It includes repair operations and the interface connections to control conduits and/or other equipment but does not cover the connections to the primary well conduit. NOTE The SSSV and ASV are emergency fail-safe devices. The products covered within this specification are installed and operated to the requirements of API Recommended Practice 14B. This specification does not cover installation, maintenance, control systems for SSSV or ASV, computer systems, and control conduits not integral to the downhole SSSV or ASV. Also not included are products covered under API 6A, API 11D1, API 14L, API 17C, API 19G, API 19AC, API 19V
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