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S-562 2016
Supplementary Requirements
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Ball Valves
Acknowledgements
This Specification was prepared by a Joint Industry Project 33
Standardization of Equipment Specifications for Procurement organized
by IOGP with support by the World Economic Forum (WEF)
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Ball Valves
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Table of Contents
Page
Foreword ............................................................................................................................................5
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................6
1 Scope........................................................................................................................................7
1.1 General ..........................................................................................................................7
2 Normative References ..............................................................................................................8
3 Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, Abbreviations, Symbols, and Units ........................................10
3.1 Terms and Definitions ..................................................................................................10
3.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations .......................................................................................11
4 Valve Types and Configurations .............................................................................................13
4.1 Valve Types .................................................................................................................13
4.2 Valve Configurations ...................................................................................................13
4.3 General ........................................................................................................................13
5 Design.....................................................................................................................................14
5.1 Design Standards and Calculations ............................................................................14
5.2 Pressure and Temperature Rating ..............................................................................15
5.4 Face-to-face and End-to-end Dimensions ...................................................................15
5.5 Valve Operation ...........................................................................................................15
5.6 Pigging.........................................................................................................................15
5.7 Valve Ends ..................................................................................................................15
5.8 Valve Cavity Pressure Relief .......................................................................................17
5.9 Drains and Vents .........................................................................................................17
5.10 Injection Points ............................................................................................................20
5.13 Handwheels and Wrenches Levers ..........................................................................21
5.14 Locking Provision ........................................................................................................22
5.16 Position Indicators .......................................................................................................22
5.17 Travel Stops ................................................................................................................22
5.18 Operators, Gearbox and Stem Extensions ..................................................................22
5.19 Lifting ...........................................................................................................................23
5.20 Drive Trains .................................................................................................................24
5.21 Stem Retention ............................................................................................................24
5.22 Fire Type-testing ..........................................................................................................24
5.23 Antistatic Device ..........................................................................................................25
5.24 Stem Design ................................................................................................................25
5.25 Securing ......................................................................................................................26
5.26 Soft Seat Insert Design ................................................................................................26
5.27 Sealing Rings ..............................................................................................................26
5.28 Stuffing Box, Gland and Packing .................................................................................28
5.29 O-ring Housing Design ................................................................................................29
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5.30 Finite element analysis (FEA) ......................................................................................29
5.31 Body to Bonnet joint ....................................................................................................30
5.32 Thermal Transients ......................................................................................................30
5.33 Pressure Balance Hole ................................................................................................30
6 Materials .................................................................................................................................30
6.1 Material Specification ..................................................................................................30
6.3 Service Compatibility ...................................................................................................31
6.4 Forged Parts ................................................................................................................31
6.5 Composition Limits ......................................................................................................31
6.6 Toughness Test Requirements ...................................................................................32
6.7 Bolting..........................................................................................................................32
6.8 Sour Service ................................................................................................................32
6.9 Drain, Vent and Injection Connections ........................................................................32
6.11 Internal Coatings .........................................................................................................33
6.12 Pickling and Passivation ..............................................................................................33
7 Welding ...................................................................................................................................33
7.2 Welding Procedure and Welder/Welding Operator Qualifications ...............................33
7.5 Repair ..........................................................................................................................34
7.6 Repair of Welds ...........................................................................................................34
8 Quality Control ........................................................................................................................34
8.1 NDE Requirements ......................................................................................................34
8.3 Qualification of Personnel ............................................................................................35
8.4 NDE of Repairs ............................................................................................................35
8.5 Weld End NDE ............................................................................................................35
9 Pressure Testing.....................................................................................................................35
9.1 General ........................................................................................................................35
9.3 Hydrostatic Shell Test ..................................................................................................36
9.4 Hydrostatic Seat Test ..................................................................................................36
9.8 Anti-static Testing ........................................................................................................37
10 Coating/Painting .....................................................................................................................37
11 Marking ...................................................................................................................................37
11.1 Nameplate ...................................................................................................................38
12 Preparation for Shipment ........................................................................................................38
13 Documentation........................................................................................................................39
13.1 Minimum Documentation and Retention .....................................................................39
13.2 Documentation Provided with Valve(s) ........................................................................40
15 Certification .............................................................................................................................41
16 Regulatory Considerations .....................................................................................................41
17 Witnessing by the Purchaser ..................................................................................................42
Annex F (normative) Qualification of Heat-treating Equipment ........................................................43
F.4 Instruments .............................................................................................................................43
F.4.4 Records .......................................................................................................................43
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Annex G (normative) Requirements for Nondestructive Examination .............................................44
G.28 Ferrite Percentage Range ......................................................................................................44
Annex H (normative) Supplementary Test Requirements ...............................................................45
H.1 General ...................................................................................................................................45
H.3 Low-pressure Gas Seat Testing .............................................................................................45
H.3.1 General ........................................................................................................................45
H.3.4 Acceptance ..................................................................................................................45
H.4 High-pressure Gas Testing .....................................................................................................45
H.4.1 General ........................................................................................................................45
H.4.2 High-pressure Gas Shell Testing .................................................................................45
H.4.3 High-pressure Gas Seat Testing .................................................................................46
H.5 Antistatic Testing ....................................................................................................................46
H.6 Torque Measurements and Functional Testing ......................................................................46
H.6.1 General ........................................................................................................................46
H.6.2 Torque Measurements ................................................................................................47
H.6.3 Functional Testing .......................................................................................................48
H.7 Drive Train Strength Test........................................................................................................50
H.7.1 General ........................................................................................................................50
H.8 Cavity Relief Testing ...............................................................................................................50
H.8.1 Frequency ....................................................................................................................50
H.8.2 Trunnion-mounted Ball Valves with Internal-relieving Seats .......................................50
H.9 Double Block and Bleed (DBB) Valves ...................................................................................51
H.9.1 General ........................................................................................................................51
H.9.2 Acceptance ..................................................................................................................51
H.11 Double Isolation and Bleed DIB-2 (One Seat Unidirectional and One Seat Bidirectional) .....51
H.11.1General ........................................................................................................................51
H.11.2Acceptance ..................................................................................................................51
Annex J (normative) Quality Specification Level (QSL) for Pipeline Valves ....................................52
J.2 Specification of Quality Levels for NDE ..................................................................................52
Annex O (informative) Purchasing Guidelines .................................................................................61
O.4 Pigging ....................................................................................................................................61
O.9 Purchaser Option ....................................................................................................................61
Annex P (normative) Load on Valves ..............................................................................................64
Annex Q (informative) Material Table for Valves .............................................................................68
Q.1 General ...................................................................................................................................68
Annex R (normative) Drive Train Design .........................................................................................73
Annex S (normative) Material and Element Data sheets .................................................................77
Bibliography .....................................................................................................................................94
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List of Tables
List of Figures
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Foreword
This Specification was prepared by a Joint Industry Project 33 Standardization of Equipment Specifications
for Procurement organized by IOGP with support by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Seventeen key
members from WEF and IOGP membership participated in JIP33 with an effort to leverage and improve
industry level standardization. The scope of work has been to harmonize procurement specifications from the
seventeen participating Members and develop one agreed and jointly approved Specification building on
recognized industry and/or international standards. This is one of the initial Specifications to prove this
concept.
Following agreement of the relevant JIP33 sub-team and approval by the JIP33 Steering Committee, the
IOGP Management Committee has agreed to the publication of this Specification by IOGP. The next step is
for the individual operating companies to evaluate this Specification and consider whether to replace their
own Specification with this joint Specification and thereby achieve real standardization across the oil and gas
industry for the subject at hand. This applies to the participating companies and hopefully many more WEF
and IOGP Members.
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Introduction
a. Supplementary requirements for ball valves are based on Specification for Pipeline and
Piping Valves, API Specification 6D, Twenty-fourth edition, August 2014 including
Addendum 1, March 2015 and Errata 6, September 2015.
b. Requirements of this Specification are modifications to API 6D.
c. Modifications to API 6D are identified as Add, Modify to Read, or Delete.
d. Paragraph numbers in this Specification correspond to API 6D.
e. Paragraphs of API 6D that are not revised remain applicable.
The requirements detailed in this Specification are intended to:
- Establish minimum default selections from the options given in API 6D.
- Specify additional and functional requirements where API 6D is insufficiently detailed.
- Specify provisions or options to encourage API 6D rationalization within the
petrochemical, refining, oil and gas industry.
This Specification presumes that a compilation of documents will be used for the definition
enquiry and purchase of API 6D ball valves, which will consist of part, or all of the following:
- S-562, Supplementary Requirements to API 6D Ball Valves.
- API 6D ball valves requisition (Purchase Order), with required documentation, quality
assurance and inspection attachments.
- API 6D data sheet(s).
Supporting document requirements can be based on the following documents which are
informative only:
- IOGP S-562L, Supplier Deliverable Requirements List (SDRL) for API 6D Ball Valves.
- IOGP S-562Q, Purchase Order Quality Requirements (POQR) for API 6D Ball Valves.
The following requirements are not detailed within this Specification and will be identified in
the Requisition, or as an attachment to the Requisition:
- Health, safety and environmental management requirements.
- Spare parts.
Unless defined otherwise in the Requisition, the order of precedence (highest authority listed
first) of the codes and standards shall be:
1. Local statutory codes and regulations.
2. International statutory regulations.
3. Data sheets.
4. User documents.
5. This IOGP Specification.
6. Referenced international codes.
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1 Scope
1.1 General
Modify First Paragraph to Read
This specification defines the requirements for the design, manufacturing, assembly, testing and
documentation of trunnion mounted ball valves for application in but not limited to:
a. Piping systems meeting the requirements of ASME B31.3 for facilities and process plants.
b. Pipeline systems meeting the requirements of ASME B31.4 for liquid hydrocarbons and
other liquids.
c. Pipeline systems meeting the requirements of ASME B31.8 for gas transmission and
distribution piping systems.
d. Pipeline systems meeting the requirements of ISO 13623 for the petroleum and natural gas
industries.
e. This specification covers:
1. Sizes NPS 2 (DN 50) and above.
2. Soft and metal seated.
3. Flanged and butt-welding ends.
4. Full bore and reduced bore.
5. Standard pattern.
6. Manually operated: lever, gearbox and bare shaft (for actuation).
7. Design temperature range from 50 F (46 C) to 302 F (150 C).
8. Double Block and Bleed (DBB) Valves.
9. Double Isolation and Bleed DIB-2 (One Seat Unidirectional and One Seat
Bidirectional).
Add to Third Paragraph
The following items are excluded from the scope of this specification:
a. Check valves.
b. Floating ball valves.
c. Gate valves.
d. Plug valves.
e. Hub-end connections.
f. Short pattern.
g. Actuators (operators), electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic device.
h. Cryogenic service valves.
i. High temperature valves above 302 F (150 C).
j. Buried valves with stem extensions.
k. Double Isolation and Bleed DIB-1 (Both Seats Bidirectional).
l. Lined (plastic or rubber) valves.
m. Internal painting.
n. ASME class 400 non-standard.
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o. The requirements for operation and maintenance of trunnion mounted ball valves are
outside the scope of this specification.
p. This specification is not applicable to national or local regulations and may be subject to
project specification if required.
q. Fugitive emission prototype and production testing of valves.
r. Valve sizes not listed in Table 1 of API 6D.
2 Normative References
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ASTM A694/A694M Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pipe
Flanges, Fittings, Valves, and Parts for High-Pressure Transmission
Service.
ASTM A696 Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Hot-Wrought or Cold-
Finished, Special Quality, for Pressure Piping Components.
ASTM A703/A703M Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for
Pressure-Containing Parts.
ASTM A788/A788M Standard Specification for Steel Forgings, General Requirements.
ASTM A961/A961M Specification for Common Requirements for Steel Flanges, Forged
Fittings, Valves, and Parts for Piping Applications.
ASTM A962/A962M Standard Specification for Common Requirements for Bolting Intended
for Use at Any Temperature from Cryogenic to the Creep Range.
ASTM A995/A995M Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex)
Stainless Steel, for Pressure-Containing Parts.
ASTM A1014/A1014M Standard Specification for Precipitation-Hardening Bolting
(UNS N07718) for High Temperature Service.
ASTM A1082/A1082M Standard Specification for High Strength Precipitation Hardening and
Duplex Stainless Steel Bolting for Special Purpose Applications.
ASTM B499 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thicknesses by the
Magnetic Method: Nonmagnetic Coatings on Magnetic Basis Metals.
ASTM B571 Standard Practice for Qualitative Adhesion Testing of Metallic Coatings.
ASTM B578 Standard Test Method for Microhardness of Electroplated Coatings.
ASTM B602 Standard Test Method for Attribute Sampling of Metallic and Inorganic
Coatings.
ASTM B733 Standard Specification for Autocatalytic (Electroless) Nickel-Phosphorus
Coatings on Metal.
ASTM C633 Standard Test Method for Adhesion or Cohesion Strength of Thermal
Spray Coatings.
ASTM F467 Standard Specification for Nonferrous Nuts for General Use.
ASTM F468 Standard Specification for Nonferrous Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs
for General Use.
ASTM F788 Standard Specification for Surface Discontinuities of Bolts, Screws, and
Studs, Inch and Metric Series.
ASTM F812 Standard Specification for Surface Discontinuities of Nuts, Inch and
Metric Series.
ASTM F2329 Standard Specification for Zinc Coating, Hot-Dip, Requirements for
Application to Carbon and Alloy Steel Bolts, Screws, Washers, Nuts, and
Special Threaded Fasteners.
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European Standards (EN)
EN 10204 Metallic products. Types of inspection documents.
EN 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures.
EN ISO 8249 Welding. Determination of Ferrite Number (FN) in austenitic and duplex
ferritic-austenitic Cr-Ni stainless steel weld metals.
NORSOK
M-630 Material data sheets and element data sheets for piping.
M-650 Qualification of manufacturers of special materials.
M-710 Qualification of non-metallic materials and manufacturers Polymers.
3.1.23 on-site
Modify to Read
Activity performed at assemblers or manufacturers facility under an API SPEC Q1 or
ISO 9001 conforming QMS for the activities performed.
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Modify Title to Read
3.1.24 operator/gearbox
Add
NOTE 3 Any mechanism designed to reduce the torque required to operate a valve. Throughout
this document operator may be understood to be a gearbox.
Add
3.1.53 batch
A batch is a lot of valves presented under a single notification for inspection, which are identical
in material, design type, size and rating. In the absence of notification, as a minimum, one valve
per design, type, size, rating and material to be tested by the manufacturer.
3.1.55 Purchaser
An associate or subsidiary, or other organization acting as owner, company, principal, or
customer as designated in the Purchase Order. It is the one who initiates the purchase order and
ultimately pays for its design and construction and will generally specify the technical
requirements.
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FEA Finite element analysis.
FFKM Perfluoroelastomer.
PCTFE Polychlorotrifluoroethene.
PEEK Polyetheretherketone.
PO Purchase order.
PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene.
RF Raised face.
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4 Valve Types and Configurations
Add
4.3 General
a. Valve shall be designed for bidirectional sealing.
b. Unidirectional seats (single piston effect) are required unless otherwise specified and shall
be self-relieving type.
c. Block valve, block and bleed valve or double block and bleed valve design shall be
specified by agreement.
d. Block valve design shall be able to withstand pressure from both ends of the valve (no
pressure into the body cavity), without damage (e.g. no plastic deformation of ball, seats,
stem, trunnion, bearings and sealing components).
e. Manual valve shall be designed for horizontal position (horizontal flow bore, vertical
driving stem), vertical position (vertical flow bore, horizontal stem) and any inclined
position from vertical stem but not with stem down to prevent debris being accumulated in
the cavity (stem and bearing area). See Figure 6 for acceptable valve orientation.
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Horizontal orientation
Vertical orientation
f. Conventional or bolted design valves shall be able to be fully dismantled without any
dedicated specific tools.
g. For non-conventional valve designs (top-entry type, etc.), requiring special tools for
disassembly or maintenance, such tools shall be supplied with valves and defined by
agreement with the Purchaser.
5 Design
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e. The allowable stress values shall be consistent with the selected design code or standard.
f. Valve pressure containing connecting body sections shall be stud and nut type, except that
bonnets/gland plates may be secured by cap screws.
5.6 Pigging
Add
a. Full bore valves installed on piggable line shall have the same bore all through the valve,
including transition piece and pup piece and shall be capable of being pigged, sphered and
scraped regularly without damage to the seats.
b. The bore shall match the internal pipeline diameter and shall present as smooth a profile as
possible ensuring uninterrupted free passage.
c. The valve data sheet shall specify the inside diameter.
d. Valve full bore diameter, transition piece and pup piece shall be dimensionally measured
to verify cylindricity (roundness, straightness) over the full length of the flow passage axis.
e. These dimensions shall be documented and shall meet the following tolerance acceptance
criteria:
1. Diameter being equal to the minimum inside diameter tolerance of the governing line
pipe specification.
5.7.1.1 General
Add
a. Back faces of flanges shall be machined flat either as spot facings at the nut positions or
machined over the entire back flange area.
b. The nut seating area shall not present an as cast or as forged surface for the nuts. The
surface plane of the nut bearing area at the backside of flanged valves shall be parallel to
the machined flange face within 1.
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c. In addition, the valve end connections shall be designed to allow heavy series nuts to be
used, (ASME B18.2.2) for the piping connections allowing for at least two threads to
protrude above the nut without contacting other valve body parts or bolting.
d. Valve flanged ends shall be integral with valve body forging or casting. Weld on flanges
shall not be permitted.
e. Outside diameter, wall thickness, material grade and composition of the pup pieces shall be
as specified in the purchase order.
f. The pup pieces shall be welded (and heat-treated if applicable) before the valve internals
are installed.
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g. Transition tapers shall not be steeper than 1:4 and comply with ASME B31.3,
Figure 328.4.3. (ASME B31.8, Figure I 5, ISO 13847 Clause 7.7).
Note: The ratio of the valve body thickness to the pipe wall
thickness not to exceed 1.5:1.
h. Heat-treatment delivery conditions shall be clearly marked on the pup piece using a
low-stress die stamp.
i. If the reduced wall thickness due to embossing is less than the required minimum thickness
for pup piece, alternative marking and traceability method shall be defined by agreement
with the Purchaser.
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3 - Double seal (radial inboard and radial outboard) parallel threads with locking ring
4 Double seal (axial outboard and radial inboard) parallel threads with locking ring
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7 Flange butt-welded
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1. The location of the seal ring shall not interfere with the area dedicated for (on-site)
seal welding.
2. The plug shall have an external shoulder suitably profiled to accept a seal weld where
the size of the shoulder:
a) Allows a seal weld 1/3 times the nominal size of the plug.
b) Is not less than 0.12 in (3 mm).
c) Is not greater than 0.5 in (13 mm).
3. The locking ring shall be designed so that it:
a) Locks the plug to prevent loosening and is secured to the valve body.
b) Can be removed without loosening the plug in order to facilitate seal welding
after site testing.
d. Studded connection:
1. For studded flange connection, engagement of the threaded part shall comply with a
code or standard requirement, and not be less than one stud diameter.
2. Length of engagement of the threaded connection shall be defined by the valve
manufacturer.
e. Vent and drain connections shall only be used for production testing and not for
operational purposes.
f. If required for service or operational purposes, vent and drain connections shall be
specified on the valve data sheet.
1. The drain connection shall be at the lowest possible position on the valve body with
vent connection at the highest position.
2. Valves NPS 4 (DN 100) reduced bore and NPS 3 (DN 80) full bore and smaller may
have a common drain and vent connection, at the lowest possible position.
3. Solid plug, bleeder and seal welds shall be designed as minimum of the valve rated
pressure and shall be capable of withstanding the valve hydrostatic shell test pressure
(150 % of valve rated pressure).
4. Solid plug, bleeder and seal welds shall be designed in conformance to a recognized
design code.
5. Minimum wall thickness of connections areas shall be in conformance to ASME
B16.34 unless otherwise specified.
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d. Sealant injection points shall have two non-return valves with a tungsten carbide ball and
an Inconel 625 spring, where one of the non-return valves shall be placed in a separate
fitting inside the valve body.
e. Sealant injection connection shall be protected by a protective cap (giant button head), that
are able to depressurise any entrapped pressure while still securely mounted or engaged.
f. Injection devices shall be designed in accordance with a recognized design code.
g. Parallel threads may be used in lieu of taper threads for injection fittings.
h. When specified the injector shall have:
1. A primary seal inboard of the thread, in order to protect the thread against crevice
corrosion.
2. The connection between plug and body shall provide a fire safe secondary seal
outboard of the thread, in order to protect the thread against atmospheric corrosion.
i All operator preferences and options are available in this specification. It is the
responsibility of the individual operator to specify.
j. Injection fittings if required, shall be specified on the data sheets.
k. Sealant or lubricant injection fitting connections to the valve body shall be as per Figure 8.
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g. Wrench length shall not exceed twice the face-to-face or 24 in (600 mm).
h. If the force or dimensional limitations are exceeded, the valve shall be provided with a
gearbox.
5.18.1 General
Modify First paragraph to Read
The output of the gearbox at maximum input torque shall not produce stresses that exceed the
stress limits of the drive train permitted under 5.20.2. For relevant safety factors see 5.20 Drive
trains.
Add
Gearbox operated valves shall be fitted to the valve in conformance to the attachment
requirements in ISO 5211.
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5.18.4 Overpressure Protection
Add
Relief device, if required, shall be designed and suitable for environmental conditions which
would be detrimental to the gearbox relief function, e.g. corrosion and/or debris.
Add
5.19 Lifting
Add
a. Lifting lugs shall be provided for:
1. Valves of NPS 8 (DN 200) and above.
2. Valves over 550 lbs (250 kg) weight including accessories.
b. Valves requiring lifting lugs shall be provided with permanent lift lugs or screwed in
proprietary lifting devices rated for the weight of the valve with a 4:1 safety factor.
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c. Welded on lifting lugs shall be subjected to:
1. 100% visual.
2. 100% surface examination (MT or PT).
d. If integrally cast, they shall be subjected to 100% volumetric (RT or UT).
e. Design of lugs shall include additional weight of the gearbox as far as applicable.
f. Positions of lifting lugs on valves shall allow for safe handling operations of the valve fully
equipped with its gearbox, handwheels or levers as far as applicable.
g. Specific additional lifting lugs may also be required when valves are installed with the
stem in horizontal position.
h. Lifting points on the gearbox shall never be used for lifting the valve.
i. Lifting lug shall be same material type as valve body, except that 316 may be used on
valves of duplex stainless steel and nickel alloys.
j. The Manufacturer shall provide the lifting certificates specifying the safe working load in
accordance with Table J.4.
k. Valves shall be marked with a signage of proper lifting points with safe working load
specified on general arrangement drawings.
Add
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1. New soft-seated valve designs and metal-seated valve design with soft seals shall be
qualified by fire testing in conformance to ISO 10497.
2. Pre-existing designs already qualified in conformance to ISO 10497, API Spec 6FA,
BS 6755-2, or API 607 except the 4th edition is not permitted.
Note: API STD 607 4th edition is not acceptable for soft seated
valves up to class 600, since both the operational and
external leakage tests are carried out at only 29 psig
(2 barg) compared to 75 % of the rated pressure for other
procedures.
3. Gearbox requirements of API 607 or ISO 10497 shall apply to all fire tested valves.
b. Fire type-tests shall be conducted by or witnessed by an independent agency.
c. A graphite sealing barrier shall be installed on each leakage path, to the external
environment in addition to the primary sealing barrier (elastomeric or lip seal).
d. The Graphite seals are not acceptable as primary pressure containment seals. They are only
used as back-up seals for fire resistance properties.
e. Graphite back-up seals shall be made of single piece, solid graphite compound. Braided
graphite material may be used if it passes the fire-test requirements.
f. If by design, higher integrity graphite or metallic seals satisfy the emission and fire-safe
requirements, the elastomeric or thermoplastic primary seal may be excluded.
Add
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j. Stem surface area in contact with graphite packing shall have a surface finish, Ra, of
16 in to 32 in (0.40 m to 0.80 m).
k. The stem shall be suitably supported and have clearances sufficient that with all anticipated
side loads it does not make rubbing contact with the adjacent static metallic components
(e.g. bonnet, gland ring). This is to avoid the potential for galling.
l. Stems and shafts shall be corrosion resistant to the specified service, etc., fluids and
external environmental corrosion and shall be as specified on the valve data sheets.
5.25 Securing
a. Separate removable valve parts shall be positively secured against loosening.
b. Spring tension pins shall not be used for locking of internal valve components.
Class Type
150 RPTFE / PCTFE
300 RPTFE / PCTFE
600 RPTFE / PEEK / PCTFE
900 PEEK
1500 PEEK
2500 PEEK
c. Soft seat materials listed in Table 11 shall be limited to 302 F (150 C).
d. Elastomeric O-ring seat inserts shall not be permitted.
5.27.1 Elastomers
a. Elastomer O-rings shall be fully operable and limited to 20 F (29 C).
b. Refer to clause 6.3 b for NORSOK M-710 qualification requirements.
c. Elastomers used shall be as per Table 12.
d. Rapid gas decompression resistant grades shall be used for all classes 150 and above.
e. Rapid gas decompression resistant grades used for class 900 and above shall have PEEK or
reinforced PTFE back-up rings. O-ring which may be pressurised from either side shall
have a back-up ring on both sides of the O-ring as per Figure 9, Option-2.
f. For seals at risk from rapid gas decompression in Class 300 and above, the O-ring section
shall be limited to 0.275 in (6.99 mm), unless specified otherwise.
g. Seal rings shall be fully contained to minimise extrusion.
h. For seals with toroidal sealing rings (O-rings) the groove design dimensions and surface
finish shall be in accordance with either
1. BS 4518, ISO 3601-2, or SAE AS 568 for metric sized O-rings.
2. ISO 3601-2 or SAE AS 568 for US customary sized O-rings.
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Table 12 Elastomers
Type
Sweet Sour
H2S 0.01% (100 ppm) H2S >0.01% (100 ppm) 20% (200000 ppm)
Temperature
< 250 F < 300 F < 210 F < 300 F > 250 F > (120 C) and/or
Class
(< 120 C) (< 150 C) (< 100 C) (< 150 C) > 20% H2S
FEPM
150 HNBR LT FKM HNBR LT FKM
FFKM
FEPM
300 HNBR LT FKM HNBR LT FKM
FFKM
FEPM+BU
600 HNBR+BU LT FKM+BU HNBR+BU LT FKM+BU
FFKM+BU
FEPM+BU
900 HNBR+BU LT FKM+BU HNBR+BU LT FKM+BU
FFKM+BU
Notes:
1. Sealing materials in sour service above 250 F (120 C) in pressure classes 1500 and 2500 is difficult. The
manufacturer shall confirm seal suitability after consultation with seal OEM. Manufacturer shall confirm qualification
and certification testing of elastomers at these pressure classes.
2. In sour service peroxide cured FKMs are required.
3. Low Temperature - LT grades is standard for FKM. LT grades are available in HNBR.
4. +BU means complete with back-up rings.
5. HNBRs have limited suitability with aromatic hydrocarbons and steam.
6. FKMs have limited suitability with methanol, amines, strong alkalis and some Freons.
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h. Springs used in lip seals shall be UNS R30003 or UNS R30008.
i. Metallic surface area in contact with lip seals shall have a surface finish, Ra, of
4 in (0.10 m) to 8 in (0.20 m).
j. Arrangements involving two face-to-face lip seals with the open ends facing each other
shall be avoided.
k. Designs using lip seals with open ends away from each other may be used provided the
design is fully proven, including as a minimum a repeat test to demonstrate the seals are
not crushed.
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g. The packing box wall shall not be penetrated where it is contacted by the seal.
h. If a spacer ring is required to reduce the depth of the stuffing box, the spacer ring shall be
of the same material as the gland ring.
i. The bottom of the packing box shall be flat.
j. The gland follower shall be installed such that it protrudes into the stuffing box before
compressing the packing rings.
k. Threaded glands shall not be used.
l. A gland with a joint face parallel to the stem centre line shall not be permitted.
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ball contact is maintained and freedom of movement preserved with full differential
pressure applied.
b. FEA shall be carried out in accordance with the rules of ASME VIII Div 2 using either a
limit load (elastic-perfectly plastic) or an elastic-plastic analysis method.
c. FEA results shall show code compliance and identify areas of deformation.
6 Materials
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6.3 Service Compatibility
Add
a. Manufacturer shall verify that the materials selected by Purchaser using Annex Q and
Annex S are compatible with service conditions specified on the valve data sheets.
b. Qualification and production testing of elastomers and thermoplastics shall be performed
in accordance with NORSOK M-710 or ISO 23936 parts 1 and 2 and any Purchaser
specified requirements.
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6.6 Toughness Test Requirements
Add
a. Except for bolting, impact test results for full-size specimens shall meet the requirements
of Table 3, and as below:
1. ASTM A350 LF2 & LF6, ASTM A696 Grade C: 20 ft lb (27 J) average, 16 ft lb
(21 J) single.
2. ASTM 352 LCC: 20 ft lb (27 J) average, 16 ft lb (21 J) single.
3. ASTM A694 F52: 25 ft lb (34 J) average, 19 ft lb (26 J) single.
4. ASTM A694 F60: 30 ft lb (41 J) average, 25 ft lb (34 J) single.
5. ASTM A694 F65, AISI 4140: 33 ft lb (45 J) average, 26 ft lb (35 J) single.
b. Duplex and super duplex stainless steels in accordance with Annex Q shall meet the
requirements in this section unless a higher value and/or lower test temperature is specified
by the Purchaser for specific service environment.
c. Super duplex stainless steel bolting (studs, bolts, nuts) in accordance with Annex Q and
Annex S shall be impact tested at -50 F (-46C) in accordance with the requirements in
ASTM A962, and shall meet 33 ft lb (45 J) average of three specimens, 26 ft lb (35 J)
minimum single specimen.
6.7 Bolting
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Bolting materials shall be as specified in Annex Q and Annex S.
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2. Shall meet the requirements in Section 6.5.
3. Shall meet the toughness test requirements in Section 6.6.
b. For non-welded, removable plugs and fittings, material shall:
1. Be of the same chemical composition of the trim.
2. Prevent galling and atmospheric corrosion.
c. To prevent galling between either austenitic or super duplex plug and body materials, the
threaded portion of the plug may be silver plated in accordance with SAE AMS 2410.
d. The plug shall have a primary seal, an Elastomeric O-ring or a Thermoplastic lip seal
inboard of the thread, in order to protect the thread against crevice corrosion.
e. The primary inboard seal type and material shall be the same as that specified for the main
valve static primary seals for the given service condition i.e. Elastomeric O-ring or
Thermoplastic lip seal.
f. The connection between plug and body shall provide a fire safe secondary graphite seal
outboard of the thread, in order to protect the thread against atmospheric corrosion.
g. In case, a separate seal ring is used the seal material shall be grade 316 stainless steel.
h. The plug locking ring and body securing parts shall be made from grade 316 stainless
steel.
i. For removable injection fittings, material selection shall prevent the galling and
atmospheric corrosion.
Add
7 Welding
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1. The use of electroslag or submerged arc welding processes is not permitted for weld
overlay of sealing surfaces.
2. The specified chemical analysis at the minimum qualified overlay thickness shall be
met after any machining (if applicable).
3. If required to meet the specified base material properties, heat treatment shall be
performed after overlay welding.
4. Class Fe 10 at the minimum overlay thickness is acceptable for UNS N06625 weld
overlay.
7.5 Repair
Add
a. Weld repair of forgings or bar is not permitted to correct material defects. Weld repair to
correct machining errors shall be subject to Purchaser approval.
b. Weld repair of castings shall be in accordance with the applicable material specification
listed in Annex Q and Annex S and the following:
1. Weld repairs are not permitted for castings that leak during pressure testing
2. The repair welding procedure shall meet the same test requirements as specified for
the casting in Annex S.
3. All major weld repairs shall be documented in accordance with the requirements of
13.1.
4. All weld repairs shall be inspected to the same standard as used to inspect the casting
in accordance with 8 and Annex J.
5. All major and minor repairs on duplex or super duplex stainless steel castings shall be
heat treated after welding. Where a minor cosmetic repair is required to a
semi-finished or finished cast component, heat treatment may be omitted, provided
the welding procedure meets the test requirements of ISO 17781 in the as-welded
condition.
6. If excavation for the repair exceeds 50% of the wall thickness, the repair shall be
reported and agreed with the Purchaser prior to welding.
8 Quality Control
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8.3 Qualification of Personnel
9 Pressure Testing
9.1 General
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a. Testing shall be performed in accordance with Table J.3 and QSL level shall be specified
by the Purchaser.
b. Testing shall be performed as per the sequence detailed in Annex J, Table J.3.
c. Step by step testing sequences shall be repeated unless otherwise agreed.
d. Test media reservoirs shall be drained and biocide flushed at least one time per annum.
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Table 13 Valve End Thrust Effect
Size Rating
NPS (DN) 150 300 600 900 1500 2500
2 (50)
3 (80)
4 (100) 1
6 (150) 1 1
8 (200) 1 1 1
10 (250) 1 1 1 1
12 (300) 1 1 1 1
14 (350) 1 1 1 1 100
16 (400) 1 1 1 1 1 100
18 (450) 1 1 1 1 1 100
20 (500) 1 1 1 1 1 100
22 (550) 1 1 1 1 1 -
24 (600) 1 1 1 1 1 -
26 (650) 100 100 100 100 100 -
Note:
1. 1 = 1 valve per batch, per design, per size, per rating and per material.
2. 100 = All valves to be tested.
3. For sizes equal to or greater than NPS 26 (DN 650), note 2 applies.
4. Valve selection is made at random by the Purchaser.
5. When one valve test fails, two other valves of the same batch shall be tested.
6. Valve test record shall be on the final valve test report.
Ball valve Hydrostatic seat test Low-pressure gas seat test High-pressure gas seat test
type Max. leak rate (ISO 5208) Max. leak rate (ISO 5208) Max. leak rate (ISO 5208)
Block valve DBB Block valve DBB Block valve DBB
and DIB-2 and DIB-2 and DIB-2
Soft seated A A A A A A
Metal seated B 2XB B 2XB 2XC 4XC
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9.4.4 Seat Test Procedures for Block Valves
9.4.4.1 Unidirectional
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The valve shall be isolated from the supply pressure source. The volume beyond the pressurized
seat being at atmospheric pressure. Water loss (draining) is not allowed from the valve body
cavity and from the opposite valve end.
Add to End of Second Paragraph
Opposite valve end shall be isolated (closed) from the atmospheric pressure during the leakage
measurement.
9.4.4.2 Bidirectional
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The valve shall be isolated from the supply pressure source. The volume beyond the pressurized
seat being at atmospheric pressure. Water loss (draining) is not allowed from the valve body
cavity and from the opposite valve end.
Add to End of Second Paragraph
Opposite valve end shall be isolated (closed) from the atmospheric pressure during the leakage
measurement.
Add
10 Coating/Painting
Add
a. Painting requirements shall be provided on valve data sheets.
b. Unpainted surfaces shall be protected by preservation and shall be guaranteed by the
Manufacturer for a minimum life of 12 months in an external environment.
c. Preservation shall be by corrosion preventative fluids and the Manufacturer shall guarantee
these fluids are not detrimental to any non-metallic parts.
d. If internal coating is specified, termination points, coating materials and coating
procedures shall be by agreement.
11 Marking
Add
a. All valves shall be provided with permanent identification. This shall comply with the
following requirements:
1. Marking on weld bevels, flange faces or surfaces that will be hidden following
fabrication, assembly, coating or installation is not allowed.
2. The marking shall be designed to be clearly legible for the valve design life.
b. Body marking shall be one of the following:
1. Integral.
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2. Made by stamping with a low-stress die stamp on a flange rim (for flanged valves) or
on the valve body (for butt-weld valves).
c. Each flange shall be provided with a SPE mark on the side that contains a single piston
effect seat and with a DPE mark on the side that contains a double piston effect seat.
11.1 Nameplate
a. The permanent identification plate shall be suitable for constant contamination from and
exposure to the operating environment including ultra-violet, grease, applicable
temperature and cleaning solvents.
b. The nameplate(s) shall contain both metric and US customary units.
c. Additional identification plates or tags shall be provided as specified on the valve data
sheets.
d. A temporary identification plate shall be firmly attached to the valve top.
e. The use of wire for attachment shall not be allowed for the permanent identification plate.
f. The permanent identification plate shall be securely fastened to the valve after coating is
completed and located so that it is easily visible.
g. Marking on the permanent identification plate shall be clearly legible, and shall at least
include the following information:
1. Operating temperature limitations imposed by the sealing or seating materials, etc.
2. Schedule on weld end valves.
3. Valve data sheet identification code.
h. Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order the valve shall additionally be supplied
with a temporary identification plate of AISI 316 material with the following information
clearly legible:
1. Purchase Agreement Number (PO).
2. Purchase Agreement Item Number.
3. Project Stock Number (if applicable).
4. The temporary identification plate shall be firmly attached to the valve top.
i. Valves ordered with specific tag numbers shall have a metal tag permanently attached to
each valve, which clearly identifies job number, purchase order line item number, serial
number, valve tag number and weight.
j. The name plate minimum letter size shall be 0.118 in (3 mm).
Add
a. Austenitic stainless steel valves shall be protected from chloride attack that can occur from
exposure to salt-water spray or atmosphere during:
1. Shipment.
2. Cleaning.
3. Fabrication.
4. Testing.
5. Storage.
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b. Protection of austenitic stainless steel valves shall also be provided if shipping by truck in
areas where road salt is used.
c. Stainless steel valves shall be enclosed or wrapped in a vapour proof barrier material.
d. Carbon steel valves packed in a sealed enclosure shall:
1. Have vapour phase inhibitor sachets added at 0.06 oz/ft3 (60 g/m3).
2. Ensure that the vapour phase inhibitor is not in contact with the paint.
e. Special wrapping requirements shall be specified on valve data sheet.
f. Valve ends and auxiliary connections shall be protected to give mechanical protection and
to prevent ingress of water and other foreign matter.
g. Covers made from wood, or any other porous material shall not be in direct contact with
flange faces.
h. For ball valves NPS 4 (DN 100) and larger, protective covers shall be attached with at least
4 bolts of appropriate diameter.
i. Covers shall be designed to prevent ingress of water and dirt into the valve during outdoor
storage for at least one year.
j. Manufacturer shall weigh all valves weighing more than 2205 lb (1000 kg), excluding
transportation equipment. For identical valves, only one representative item need be
weighed.
k. External female threads in valve bodies shall be protected with steel plugs or shrink steel
plugs. Non-metal plugs (plastic-made, for example) shall not be permitted.
l. Prior to packaging and shipment, valve internals shall be thoroughly cleaned and dried and
the surfaces free from test fluids, cleaning agents, loose particles and organic substances.
m. When handling valves, extreme care shall be taken, that sealant fittings, body vent fittings,
valve stem and or gearbox are not bent, pinched or otherwise damaged.
n. Valve lifting sketches and handling instructions shall be included inside valve crates in
order to ease lifting operations.
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a. Protective covers shall be made of plastic [at least 1/8 in (3 mm) thick] or metal with a
wooden backing and shall be securely attached to the valve ends by using bolting and nuts,
plastic straps, steel clips, or friction-locking devices.
b. Plastic caps shall be mechanically secured in bolt-holes or outer rim of valve end.
13 Documentation
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e. Manufacturer shall be able to provide information in the Manufacturing Records, as
defined in 13.1.d, when required by Purchaser.
f. There shall be traceability from the valve to the material certificates. Traceability for
materials, welding and NDE to be maintained in conformance to the Manufacturer's own
internal system.
g. On written request by Purchaser, Manufacturing Records documentation shall be provided
by Manufacturer within 15 working days.
h. Manufacturer is obliged to offer the Manufacturing Record documentation free of charge
to Purchaser in cases where a technical deviation is detected on a supplied valve.
i. Manufacturer shall submit the Manufacturing Record documentation to Purchaser if for
any reason the manufacturer ceases operation.
j. All Manufacturing Records shall reside in the Manufacturer's documentation system,
including the following together with:
1. Design calculations.
2. Necessary drawings.
3. Manufacturing, testing and inspection procedures.
4. Non-conformance report required to demonstrate the product non-compliance and
acceptance by Purchaser.
5. Listing of applicable and authorized concessions, waivers and/or material
substitutions
6. Listing of applicable manuals (e.g. assembly or maintenance manuals).
7. Material test reports and inspection certificates, traceable by heat number to the
foundry or mill;
8. Weld maps of major repairs.
9. Relevant fabrication drawings and sketches shall be included to facilitate the
understanding of welding, heat treatment and NDE records.
9. NDE reports, including sketches if necessary, showing the locations of examination
traceable by heat or serial number.
a) The retention period for NDE reports shall be 5 years.
b) The retention period for radiographs shall be at least 12 months.
k. The minimum and maximum design temperature and minimum stroking temperature shall
be shown on the valve drawings.
l. Documentation shall be provided in conformance to the Supplier Deliverable
Requirements List (SDRL), if included in Purchase Order.
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d. All certificates and test reports shall identify the valve(s) by stating Purchase Order and
item number, Manufacturers name, type, size and rating of valves and quantity of valves
covered.
e. Certificates of castings shall include major weld repair data including extent of repairs,
WPS, welder qualifications, post weld heat treatment and NDE following the repair(s).
f. If specified in the Inspection and test plan (ITP), Manufacturer shall obtain a release note
from Purchaser inspection representative prior to commencing assembly activities.
g. All traceability documents shall be made available upon request by Purchaser
representative.
h. The following documents shall be placed inside a waterproof envelope inside each box:
1. Procedure for receipt and installation.
2. Manufacturer's release note.
3. Agreed deviations (where applicable for receipt control).
i. Documentation requirements shall conform to Annex J, Table J.4.
Add
15 Certification
a. The Manufacturer shall provide the inspection certificates in accordance with Table J.4.
b. The certificate(s) shall identify the valve type, size, class, end connection, serial number(s),
any additional requirement specified by the manufacturer or Purchaser.
c. The inspection certificates for pressure containing and pressure controlling parts in
Table J.4 shall include any additional test requirements specified in 6 or 7 and Annex S,
including heat treatment condition.
d. For duplex and super duplex stainless steels, in addition to 15.c, following shall apply:
1. The manufacturing summary identification or QTR/MPQR as referenced in
NORSOK M-650/ISO 17782.
2. Steel melting or refining practice.
16 Regulatory Considerations
a. If national and/or local regulations exist in which some of the requirements could be more
stringent than in this Specification, the Purchaser shall determine by careful scrutiny which
of the requirements are more stringent and which combination of requirements will be
acceptable with regards to the safety, environmental, economic and legal aspects.
b. In all cases, the Purchaser is required to specify the requirements of this Specification in
order to comply with national and/or local regulations.
c. The Purchaser may then negotiate with the Authorities concerned, the objective being to
obtain agreement to follow this Specification as closely as possible.
d. Valves supplied to countries where legislative or jurisdictional requirements are in force
(e.g. Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU European member state or
country in the European Free Trade Association), the Purchaser is required to specify
requirements in full compliance with these laws and regulations.
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17 Witnessing by the Purchaser
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Annex F
(normative)
Qualification of Heat-treating Equipment
F.4 Instruments
Add
F.4.4 Records
Records of furnace calibration and surveys shall be maintained for a period of not less than
2 years.
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Annex G
(normative)
Requirements for Nondestructive Examination
Add
a. For duplex and super duplex stainless steel welds supplied in the as welded condition (e.g.
welds between pup-pieces and valve bodies), 100% of welds shall be subjected to a ferrite
check:
1. The % ferrite range shall be checked using a Fischer Technology Inc. FERITSCOPE
calibrated in accordance with AWS A4.2 or EN ISO 8249. Calibration blocks shall
cover ferrite within the range of 25% to 70%.
2. Ferrite checks shall be undertaken on the OD on at least three locations equally
spaced around the circumference.
3. Surface preparation shall ensure that coatings and surface oxide are removed and the
test location ground to a minimum 120 grit finish prior to the test.
4. For acceptance, the ferrite measurement shall be within the range 30% to 70% for
welds in the as welded condition.
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Annex H
(normative)
Supplementary Test Requirements
H.1 General
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a. This Annex specifies requirements for QSL testing in addition to clause 9 and
supplementary testing which shall be performed by the manufacturer if specified by the
Purchaser.
b. The frequency of testing shall also be specified by the Purchaser, if not defined in this
annex.
H.3.1 General
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The valve shall be drained of hydrostatic test fluid and the inner parts shall be fully dried prior
to the start of the low-pressure gas seat test.
H.3.4 Acceptance
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The acceptable leakage rate for low-pressure gas seat test shall be in conformance to Table 14.
H.4.1 General
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a. The valve shall be drained of hydrostatic test fluid and the inner parts shall be fully dried
prior to the start of the high-pressure gas testing.
b. The valve shall be isolated from the supply pressure source during pressure testing.
c. The pressure shall be stabilized prior to start of pressure testing duration.
H.4.2.1 General
Add
a. All connections shall be installed prior to the start of high-pressure gas shell test.
b. Dismantling of body connections including vent and drain plugs after high-pressure gas
shell test shall not be allowed. Dismantling requires an additional high-pressure gas shell
testing.
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H.4.3 High-pressure Gas Seat Testing
H.4.3.1 General
Add
The volume beyond the pressurized seat being at atmospheric pressure.
Add
a. Ball valves shall be tested for electrical continuity in accordance with the testing frequency
specified in Table J.3.
b. The electrical continuity shall be between the valve body, driving stem and obturator.
c. Graphite seal or stem packing shall not be considered to offer satisfactory electrical
continuity.
Add
H.6.1 General
a. Torques measurements and functional testing shall be performed:
1. Without pressure.
2. At the pressure rating determined in accordance with 5.2 for the material at 100 F
(38 C).
3. If required, at the pressure specified by the Purchaser.
b. The maximum torque shall be measured and functional testing shall be performed for the
following valve operations:
1. Closed to open and open to closed without pressure.
2. Closed to open with one side of the obturator pressurized and the cavity and opposite
side at atmospheric pressure.
3. Repeat the step in 2 but with the other side of the obturator pressurized.
4. Open to close with the bore pressurized. The cavity shall be at atmospheric pressure,
if applicable to the valve design.
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5. Close to open with both sides of the obturator pressurized and the cavity at
atmospheric pressure.
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d. The measured torque results shall be recorded and shall not exceed the manufacturers
documented valve torques.
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3. Gearbox input torque measurements shall be carried out at the start to open and start
to close positions (breakaway to open, breakaway to close).
b. Valve pressurized Closed to open:
1. Fill the valve in the half-open position with water.
2. Close the valve.
3. Apply pressure to the appropriate end(s) of the valve.
4. With one side of the obturator pressurized, the cavity and opposite side shall be at
atmospheric pressure.
5. With both sides of the obturator pressurized, the cavity shall be at atmospheric
pressure.
6. Open the valve after a minimum of one minute of pressure stabilization.
7. Gearbox input torque measurement shall be performed up to decompression of the
pressurized volume.
8. The highest value is recorded.
9. During valve opening:
a) With one side of the obturator pressurized, the body cavity and opposite side
shall be opened to allow water to overflow at atmospheric pressure.
b) With both sides of the obturator pressurized, the body cavity shall be opened to
allow water to overflow at atmospheric pressure.
c. Valve pressurized Open to closed:
1. Fill the valve in the half-open position with water.
2. Open the valve.
3. Apply pressure into the valve bore.
4. The cavity shall be at atmospheric pressure if applicable to the valve design.
5. Close the valve after a minimum of one minute of pressure stabilization.
6. Gearbox input torque measurement shall be performed up to decompression of the
pressurized volume.
7. The highest value is recorded.
8. During valve closing, the body cavity shall be opened to allow water to overflow at
atmospheric pressure (if applicable to the valve design).
d. Acceptance:
1. Valve shall be operable without abnormal observation.
2. The measured torque results shall not exceed the manufacturers documented valve
torques.
3. Gearbox output torques shall be calculated using gearbox mechanical advantage ratio.
4. Calculated gearbox output torques shall be compared and correlated to the valve
torques.
5. Hand-wheel rim tangential force shall be calculated and checked complying with
5.13.
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H.7 Drive Train Strength Test
H.7.1 General
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The maximum operator torque.
H.8.1 Frequency
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Testing frequency shall be in accordance with Table J.3.
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3. Class 600/900: 220 psig (15 barg)
4. Class 1500: 360 psig (25 barg)
5. Class 2500: 435 psig (30 barg)
H.9.1 General
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a. The valve shall be isolated from the supply pressure source during pressure testing.
b. The pressure shall be stabilized prior to start of pressure testing duration.
c. The valve shall be drained off the hydrostatic test fluid and the inner parts shall be fully
dried prior to the start of the high-pressure gas testing.
H.9.2 Acceptance
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For soft-seated and metal-seated valves, leakage rates shall conform to values specified in
Table 14.
H.11 Double Isolation and Bleed DIB-2 (One Seat Unidirectional and One Seat
Bidirectional)
H.11.1 General
Add
Testing as described in API 6D section H.11 and H.12 shall be included for all valves.
H.11.2 Acceptance
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Allowable leakage rate during the hydrostatic seat test shall conform to values specified in
Table 14.
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Annex J
(normative)
Quality Specification Level (QSL) for Pipeline Valves
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Part QSL-1 QSL-2 QSL-3 QSL-4
Cast Forged Plate Cast Forged Plate Cast Forged Plate Cast Forged Plate
Seat springs VT4 VT4
Pressure-containing VT3 and RT2 or UT3 VT3 and RT2 and MT1 or PT1 or
welds VT3 and UT3 and MT1 or PT1
Reinforcement and VT3 VT3
stiffening welds
Fillet and attachment VT3 VT3 and MT1 or PT1
welds to pressure-
containing parts
Pipe pup to valve VT3 VT3 and RT2 and MT1 or PT1
welds or pipe pups e
Plating VT4 VT4
Hard facing VT4 VT4 and PT1
Sealing surfaces - VT4 and MT2 or PT2
General Notes:
1. See API 6D Table J.2 for specification of the examinations referred to in this table.
2. N/A means that the manufacturer is not allowed to use this material form for that specific part.
3. All the NDE activities listed above for a specific product form or forms shall be conducted.
Table Notes:
a. RT1 may be replaced by UT4 by agreement.
b. NDE back 2 in (50 mm) from weld end.
c. MT or PT to be performed prior to coating, plating, or overlay.
d. Trunnion may be pressure containing or pressure controlling, depending on design type. If the trunnion is a pressure-containing part, the requirements for body apply.
e. NDE requirements of pipe pups shall be established by agreement.
f. RT1 plus UT1 may be replaced by RT3.
g. Requirements for examination of bar material shall be as for forgings.
h. Machined surfaces only.
i. 5% or minimum (QSL-1 & 2) and 10% or minimum (QSL-3 & 4), 1 part per batch, per design, per size, per rating and per material to be examined. If defects outside acceptance criteria are detected,
two or more parts shall be tested, and if any of these two fails, all item represented shall be examined.
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a. Independent of the extent specified in Table J.1, the following NDE requirements shall apply for pilot cast of pressure-containing and pressure-
controlling parts:
1. Visual inspection according to VT1.
2. Volumetric inspection according to RT1. In addition to the areas defined by ASME B16.34 for special class valves, all pilot castings shall be
examined at abrupt changes in sections and at the junctions of risers, gates or feeders to the castings.
3. Surface inspection according to MT1 or PT1.
b. The pilot casting shall be carried out on materials as per Table J.5 with as-cast thickness and weight range as indicated in Table J.6 below:
c. Re-qualification of pilot casting shall be carried out whenever any of the original parameters qualified by the pilot casting are changed that affect
methoding, pattern changes, riser, feeding, gating, etc.
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Sequence Type Quality Specification Levels
QSL-1 QSL-2 QSL-2G QSL-3H QSL-3 QSL-4
5 Functional test None Test per H.6 with Test per H.6 with Test per H.6 with Test per H.6 with Test per H.6 with lever/gearbox fitted
per H.6 with lever/gearbox lever/gearbox fitted lever/gearbox fitted lever/gearbox fitted
operator @ 1.0 fitted
times the rated
pressure 9.4 @
the pressure
specified by the
purchaser.
6 Seat cavity relief None One valve of each One valve of each Test per H.8 Test per H.8 Test per H.8
test per H.8 unique unique
design/size/rating/ design/size/rating/m
material to be aterial to be tested
tested per H.8 per H.8
7 Low-pressure None None None None 2 tests each seat 3 tests each seat is Tests 1 and 3 shall
pneumatic seat required. Reduce required. Reduce have test duration as
test @ 80 psi (6 pressure to zero and pressure to zero specified in Table 6.
bar) to 100 psi cycle valve fully open and cycle fully open Test 2 shall have an
(7 bar) per H.3.3 and fully closed and and fully closed extended duration of
Type II repeat test of each after each test. four times that stated
seat. in Table 6.
8 High-pressure None None Test each seat per None 2 tests each seat 3 tests each seat is Tests 1 and 3 shall
pneumatic seat H.4.3 required. After 1st required. Reduce have test duration as
test @ 1.1 times test, reduce pressure pressure to zero specified in Table
the rated to zero and cycle fully and cycle fully open H.1.
pressure per open and fully closed and fully closed Test 2 shall have an
H.4.3 and repeat test. after each test. extended duration of
four times that stated
in Table H.1.
9 Low-pressure Test each seat Test each seat Test each seat per 2 tests each seat 2 tests each seat 3 tests each seat is Tests 1 and 3 shall
pneumatic seat per H.3.3 Type per H.3.3 Type II H.3.3 Type II required. Reduce required. Reduce required. Reduce have test duration as
test @ 80 psi (6 II pressure to zero pressure to zero and pressure to zero specified in Table 6.
bar) to 100 psi and cycle valve cycle valve fully open and cycle fully open Test 2 shall have an
(7 bar) per H.3.3 fully open and fully and fully closed and and fully closed extended duration of
Type II closed and repeat repeat test of each after each test. four times that stated
test of each seat. seat. in Table 6.
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Sequence Type Quality Specification Levels
QSL-1 QSL-2 QSL-2G QSL-3H QSL-3 QSL-4
10 High-pressure None None Test per H.4.2 None 2 tests required. After 3 tests are required. Tests 1 and 3 shall
pneumatic shell 1st test reduce Reduce pressure to have test duration as
test @ 1.1 times pressure to zero and zero between each specified in Table
the rated repeat test. test. H.1.
pressure per Test 2 shall have an
H.4.2 extended duration of
four times that stated
in Table H.1.
Pressure end thrust effect (end flanges):
QSL-1, QSL-2: According to table.
QSL-2G, QSL-3H, QSL-3 and QSL-4 shall be considered for all valves for pressure end thrust effect of end flanges.
2G - Designation used for gas test for QSL-2 valves.
3H - Designation used for hydrotest for QSL-3 valves.
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Required Documentation to Be Sent with the Valve(s) Required Certificate Type Traceability API 6D clauses IOGP
QSL- QSL-4 Levels (2) Supplementary
1,2,3 clauses
(plus all of
(1) QSL-1,2,3)
1 Certificate of conformance to this specification. X 2.1 13.2
2 Hardness test report on metallic pressure-controlling parts X 3.1 I 6.1, Annex N, n)
3 Hardness test report on metallic pressure-containing parts X 3.1 I 6.1, Annex N, m)
4 Pressure test report (including pressure, test duration, test medium and X 3.1 13.1.h.3, Annex 13.2.b
acceptance criteria) including copy of chart recorder used on pressure test. N, v), I.2.2, I.2.4
5 Calibration certificates on pressure test equipment used (e.g. pressure gauges, X 3.1 13.1, f, 8, I.2.2.i,
transducers and chart recorders) I.2.3, Annex N, a)
6 Heat-treatment records including times and temperatures, e.g. charts. X 3.1 I 6.1, Annex N, o) 13.1.j.8
7 Metallic Material test reports on all pressure containing (body, bonnet, closures, X 3.1 3.2 I 6.1, 13.1.h.1, 13.1.j.6, 13.2.b
covers, bolting) and pressure controlling parts (obturator, seats, stems, Annex N, q)
trunnions).
8 For sour service valves, certificate of conformance to ANSI/NACE MR0175/ISO X 2.1 13.1.h.4, Annex X
15156 or NACE MR0103. N, b) c)
9 General arrangement drawings. X Annex N, I) 13.1.j.1
10 NDE records (metallic parts, welds, overlay cladding, hard facings, platings) X 3.1 I 13.1.g, Annex N, 13.1.j.9
r), s), t)
11 Cross-sectional assembly drawings with parts list and materials list X Annex N, e) 13.1.j.1
12 Installation, operation and maintenance instructions/manuals X Annex N, p) 13.1.j.5, 13.2.h.1
13 Hardness survey test report on pressure-containing and pressure-controlling X 3.1 3.2 I 7.4
welds in valves required to meet NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 (all parts) or NACE
MR0103.
14 Fire type-testing certification of the design. X 5.22, O.5, Annex
N, j)
15 Certificates of pressure-containing and pressure-controlling castings and X 3.1 3.2 I 7.5, 7.6, Annex N, 7.6, 13.1.j.7,
fabrication welds shall include weld repair data including extent of repairs, repair u), x), y) 13.2.e
weld maps, WPS, WPQ, PQR, post weld heat treatment and NDE following the
repair(s).
16 Non-conformance reports required to demonstrate the product non-compliance X 13.1.j.3
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Required Documentation to Be Sent with the Valve(s) Required Certificate Type Traceability API 6D clauses IOGP
QSL- QSL-4 Levels (2) Supplementary
1,2,3 clauses
(plus all of
(1) QSL-1,2,3)
and acceptance by Purchaser.
17 Listing of applicable and authorized concessions, waivers and/or material X 13.1.j.4, 13.2.h.3
substitutions.
18 Manufacturers release note. X 13.2.h.2
19 Lifting points certification and Lifting handling Instructions. X 2.1 5.19
20 Painting/Coating Certification. X
21 Non-metallic materials shall have a certificate of compliance in conformance X 2.2 III
based on batch testing.
22 Metallic materials non-pressure containing and non-pressure controlling parts. X 2.2 II
23 Gearbox assembly X 2.2 II 5.18.6
Notes:
1. Certification types specified here conform to definitions specified in EN 10204 / ISO 10474.
2. Traceability Levels:
a. Level I - Full Traceability - Material is uniquely identified and its history tracked from manufacture through stockists (where applicable) to Supplier and to actual position on the equipment with specific
location defined on a material placement record. (The traceability to a specific location only applies to skids / packaged equipment, not to bulks).
b. Level II - Type Traceability - Manufacturer maintains a system to identify material throughout manufacture, with traceability to a material certificate.
c. Level III - Compliance Traceability - Supplier maintains a system of traceability that enables a Declaration of Compliance to be issued by the Manufacturer.
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Annex O
(informative)
Purchasing Guidelines
O.4 Pigging
Add
NOTE 4 For pigging requirements, a DIB sealing arrangement employing metal seated ball
valves has been found to be more suitable (relative to soft-seated ball valves) for pig receivers.
Debris or solids may be encountered in receiver systems.
Add
a. Purchaser options specified in supplement S-562 are listed in Table O.9, which can assist
in preparing ball valve data sheet.
b. Table O.10 clearly defines requirements to be specified by Purchaser.
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Table O.9 - Purchaser Option
Covered by S-562
Option-1 Option-2 Option-3 Option-4 Option-5 Option-6
Size NPS 2 - - - - -
(DN 50) to
NPS 60
(DN 1500)
Valve type DBB DIB-2 - - - -
Class Rating 150 300 600 900 1500 2500
Valve ends Flanged Weld end - - - -
Facing RF RTJ - - - -
Bore Full bore Reduced bore - - - -
Quality QSL-1 QSL-2 QSL-2G QSL-3 QSL-3H QSL-4
Specification
Level
Min. design -20 F (-29 C) 50 F - - - -
temperature (-46 C)
Max. design 302 F - - - - -
temperature (150 C)
Corrosion 0.118 in >0.118 in - - - -
Allowance (3 mm) (3 mm)
Service Sweet Mild sour High sour Seawater - -
Sour service Yes No - - - -
(NACE)
Design ASME B16.34 ASME VIII - - - -
Div.1 or Div.2
Body type Bolted Bolted Top entry - - -
2-piece, Side 3-piece, Side
entry entry
Drain and NPT NPT c/w seal Parallel thread Parallel thread NPT c/w 2 Parallel thread
vent weld c/w seal weld seals c/w 2 seals
connections
Bleed Yes No - - - -
connection
Injection Stem (if Seat (if Both (if - - -
points specified) specified) specified)
Equalizing Yes No - - - -
hole
Stem By bolting By non-bolting - - - -
retention
Operation Lever/Wrench Handwheel/ - - - -
Gearbox
Body material NTCS LTCS SS316 22Cr Duplex 25Cr Duplex
Seats Soft seat Metal seat - - - -
Seals O-ring Lip seal - - - -
Weld overlay SS316 Alloy 625 - - - -
Coating ENP TCC - - - -
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Annex P
(normative)
Load on Valves
a. This Annex provides bending moments and axial forces to be used for the design of valve
bodies in conformance to 5.1 and where the manufacturer has selected ASME VIII as the
design basis, which requires consideration for pipe loads, operating forces, etc.
Purchaser may specify alternative loads and forces for specific applications.
b. Design basis and assumptions:
1. The pipe is assumed to have a standard pipe outside diameter in conformance to
ASME B36.10.
2. Pipe bore is based on the full bore sizes in API 6D.
c. Bending moment:
1. The bending moment to be applied to the valve is considered to be 25% of the
moment that would produce onset of yielding in the outer fibres of the attached pipe,
and without axial force.
2. Torsion in the pipe is not considered.
d. Axial force:
1. The force to be applied to the valve is considered to be 25% of the axial force that
would produce onset of yield in the pipe section, and without any bending moment.
e. Moment and force are based on 25% of SMYS.
f. Design of reduced bore valves should be based on the larger size. For example, a
NPS 6 (DN 150) NPS 4 (DN 100) reduced bore valve should be based on the bending
moments and forces of NPS 6 (DN 150) valve.
g. Manufacturer should run 3 sets of calculations at rated pressure of valves:
1. Load case 1 for bending moment only.
2. Load case 2 for axial force only.
3. Load case 3 for 50% bending moment + 50% axial force.
h. Acceptance criteria:
1. Stresses shall be with in allowable limits of the design code.
2. Deflections shall not result in seal performance degradation, extrusion, pinching or
other effects that could reduce valve functionality.
i. Bending moment and axial force for pipe shall be calculated in accordance with equation
P.1 and P.2.
j. Bending moment values shall be in conformance to Table P.1.
k. Axial force values shall be in conformance to Table P.2.
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Bending Moment (M):
Sample Calculation for bending moment and axial force based on 10NB class 1500
valve.
4 4
I = /64*(OD - ID )
4
I = 266 in
2 2
A = /4*(OD - ID )
A = 20.8 in2
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Table P.1 Bending Moment
Nom OD Bore ID Moment Moment Bore ID Moment Moment Bore ID Moment Moment Bore ID Moment Moment
Size in (mm) in (mm) ft lbs N-m in (mm) ft lbs N-m in (mm) ft lbs N-m in (mm) ft lbs N-m
Class Class Class Class
150-600 900 1500 2500
2.375 1.94 1.94 1.94 1.69
2 547 742 547 742 547 742 734 994
(60) (49) (49) (49) (42)
2.875 2.44 2.44 2.44 2.06
2.5 842 1141 842 1141 842 1141 1289 1746
(73) (62) (62) (62) (52)
3.5 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.44
3 1585 2148 1585 2148 1585 2148 2411 3267
(89) (74) (74) (74) (62)
4.5 3.94 3.94 3.94 3.44
4 2767 3749 2767 3749 2767 3749 4418 5987
(114) (100) (100) (100) (87)
6.625 5.94 5.94 5.69 5.19
6 7574 10262 7574 10262 9760 13225 13346 18084
(168) (150) (150) (144) (131)
8.625 7.94 7.94 7.56 7.06
8 13313 18039 13313 18039 19357 26229 26034 35276
(219) (201) (201) (192) (179)
10.75 9.94 9.94 9.44 8.81
10 24607 33342 24607 33342 37079 50242 50209 68033
(273) (252) (252) (239) (223)
12.75 11.94 11.94 11.31 10.44
12 35240 47750 35240 47750 58120 78752 84009 113832
(324) (303) (303) (287) (265)
14 13.19 12.69 12.44
14 42855 58068 65655 88962 76089 103100 - - -
(355) (334) (322) (315)
16 15.19 14.69 14.19
16 56589 76679 87290 118278 115010 155839 - - -
(406) (385) (373) (360)
18 17.19 16.69 16.00
18 72232 97875 112011 151775 161334 218607 - - -
(457) (436) (423) (406)
20 19.19 18.56 17.88
20 89784 121657 152188 206215 212777 288313 - - -
(508) (487) (471) (454)
22 21.19 20.56 19.69
22 109244 148025 185983 252007 280962 380703 - - -
(558) (538) (522) (500)
24 23.19 22.44 21.50
24 130612 176979 239945 325125 362329 490956 - - -
(609) (589) (570) (546)
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Table P.2 Axial Force
Nom OD Bore ID Force Force Bore ID Force Force Bore ID Force Force Bore ID Force Force
Size in (mm) in (mm) lbs N in (mm) lbs N in (mm) lbs N in (mm) lbs N
Class Class Class Class
150-600 900 1500 2500
2.375 1.94 1.94 1.94 1.69
2 13268 59042 13268 59042 13268 59042 19683 87588
(60) (49) (49) (49) (42)
2.875 2.44 2.44 2.44 2.06
2.5 16343 72725 16343 72725 16343 72725 28430 126514
(73) (62) (62) (62) (52)
3.5 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.44
3 25492 113440 25492 113440 25492 113440 44507 198054
(89) (74) (74) (74) (62)
4.5 3.94 3.94 3.94 3.44
4 33409 148670 33409 148670 33409 148670 59492 264740
(114) (100) (100) (100) (87)
6.625 5.94 5.94 5.69 5.19
6 60839 270736 60839 270736 81391 362192 119844 533308
(168) (150) (150) (144) (131)
8.625 7.94 7.94 7.56 7.06
8 80207 356923 80207 356923 121841 542194 173513 772131
(219) (201) (201) (192) (179)
10.75 9.94 9.94 9.44 8.81
10 118462 527154 118462 527154 186956 831955 268227 1193611
(273) (252) (252) (239) (223)
12.75 11.94 11.94 11.31 10.44
12 141364 629069 141364 629069 244901 1089809 378656 1685020
(324) (303) (303) (287) (265)
14 13.19 12.69 12.44
14 155678 692766 247145 1099796 291554 1297414 - - -
(355) (334) (322) (315)
16 15.19 14.69 14.19
16 178580 794681 284185 1264622 386255 1718835 - - -
(406) (385) (373) (360)
18 17.19 16.69 16.00
18 201482 896596 321224 1429447 480664 2138953 - - -
(457) (436) (423) (406)
20 19.19 18.56 17.88
20 224384 998511 392493 1746594 567647 2526028 - - -
(508) (487) (471) (454)
22 21.19 20.56 19.69
22 247287 1100425 433208 1927776 680732 3029258 - - -
(558) (538) (522) (500)
24 23.19 22.44 21.50
24 270189 1202340 512093 2278816 804051 3578029 - - -
(609) (589) (570) (546)
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Annex Q
(informative)
Material Table for Valves
Q.1 General
a. This Annex provides preferred and acceptable component materials for the following basic materials:
1. Normal temperature carbon steel.
2. Low temperature carbon steel.
3. Low temperature carbon steel with cladding.
4. 316 stainless steel.
5. Duplex stainless steel.
6. Super duplex stainless steel.
b. Materials in this Annex are for sweet service, for sour service requirements refer to:
1. Clause 6.8.
2. Clause 5.27.1, Table 12 for elastomers.
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NTCS LTCS
Basic Material
(-20F/-29C to 302F/150C) (-50F/-46C to 302F/150C)
Valve options to be specified by Purchaser:
- Service Sweet a) Sweet a)
- Valve trim Carbon Steel+ENPf) / Stainless Steel LTCS+ENPf) / Stainless Steel
- Corrosion Allowance 0.118 in (3 mm) / > 0.118 in (3 mm) 0.118 in (3 mm) / > 0.118 in (3 mm)
- Seat Sealing Soft (RPTFE/PEEK) / Metal (TCC) Soft (RPTFE/PEEK) / Metal (TCC)
- Seal O-rings (-20F/-29C) O-rings (-20F/-29C) / Lip Seals (-50F/-46C)
- CRA weld overlay b) c), d)
PC PR PW PC PR PW
Trunnion plates 8)
Trunnion plates 8)
Grouped as follows:
Body/Bonnet
Body/Bonnet
Seals 300#
Seals 600#
Seals 300#
Seals 600#
Bearings
Bearings
PC = Pressure-containing parts as defined by API 6D 3.1.31
Springs
Springs
Bolting
Bolting
Stem
Stem
PR = Pressure-controlling parts as defined by API 6D 3.1.32
PW = Process-wetted parts as defined by API 6D 3.1.33
excluding PC and PR
Material selection MDS Notes P=Preferred / A=Acceptable alternative P=Preferred / A=Acceptable alternative
A105N VC04 P Pf) Pf)
A182 F316/316L VS04 2) P P P P
A182 F51 VD14 A A A A
A182 F53/F55 VD14 A A
A216 WCB VC06 P Pf) Pf)
A216 WCC VC06 A Af)
A350 LF2 Class 1 VC14 A Ae)f) P Pf) Pf) Ae)
A350 LF6 Class 1 or 2 VC14 A A
A351 CF3M/CF8M VS06 P P
A352 LCC VC16 A Af) P Pf)
A995 Gr. 4A VD16 A A
A995 Gr. 6A VD16 A A
A182 F6A N/A Ag) A
A182 FXM-19 N/A A A
A276 316/316L VS04 P P
A276 UNS S32750 VD14
A479 F316/316L VS04 P P
A479 UNS S31803 VD14 A A
A479 UNS S32750 / UNS32760 VD14
A479 UNS S41000 N/A Ag)
A479 UNS S20910 XM-19 N/A A A
A564 Gr. 630 UNS S17400 (H1150M/H1150D) N/A 3) Ag) A Ag) A
A694 F52 VC24 Ae)f) Af) Ae)f)
A694 F60 VC24 Ae)f) Af) Ae)f)
A694 F65 VC24 Ae)f) Af) Ae)f)
A705 Gr. 630 UNS S17400 (H1150M/H1150D) N/A 3) Ag) A Ag) A
A29 AISI4140 VC24 Pf)
B564 UNS N06625 N/A A A A A
B637 UNS N07718 N/A A A
UNS N06625 N/A
UNS N07718 N/A h) P P
UNS N07750 N/A h) P P
UNS N10276 N/A
UNS R30003 or UNS R30008 N/A h) P P
316 + PTFE N/A P P
625 + PTFE N/A Pf)
A193 B7 / A194 2H N/A P
A193 B7M / A194 2HM N/A P A
A193 B8M Class 1 / A194 8M / A194 8MA N/A
A193 B8M Class 2 / A194 8M / A194 8MA N/A
A193 B8M2 Class 2B / A194 8M / A194 8MA N/A
A193 B8M3 Class 2C / A194 8M / A194 8MA N/A
A193 B8MLCuNA / A194 Gr. 8MLCuNA N/A
A193 B8MLCuN-CLASS 1B / A194 Gr. 9CA N/A
A320 L43 / A194 7 VC19 i) A A
A320 L7 / A194 7 VC19 i) A P
A320 L7M / A194 7M VC19 i) A P
A453 Gr. 660 Class D VN19 4)
A962 and API STD 6ACRA UNS N07718 VN19 4)
F467/468 UNS N06625 VN19 4)
A1082 UNS S32750, S32760 VD19 4)
RPTFE / PCTFE N/A P P
PEEK N/A j) P P
Tungsten Carbide Coating TCC 5) P P P P
FKM LT RGD N/A P P
FKM LT RGD + Back-up rings both sides (RPTFE or PEEK) N/A P P
HNBR RGD N/A P P
HNBR RGD + Back-up rings both sides (RPTFE or PEEK) N/A P P
PTFE Lip Seal + Elgiloy Spring + Anti Collapse N/A P P
V-packing (chevron) seals N/A A A
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Trunnion plates 8)
Trunnion plates 8)
Grouped as follows:
Body/Bonnet
Body/Bonnet
Seals 300#
Seals 600#
Seals 300#
Seals 600#
Bearings
Bearings
PC = Pressure-containing parts as defined by API 6D 3.1.31
Springs
Springs
Bolting
Bolting
Stem
Stem
PR = Pressure-controlling parts as defined by API 6D 3.1.32
PW = Process-wetted parts as defined by API 6D 3.1.33
excluding PC and PR
Material selection MDS Notes P=Preferred / A=Acceptable alternative P=Preferred / A=Acceptable alternative
A105N VC04
A182 F316/316L VS04 2) P P P
A182 F51 VD14 P A A
A182 F53/F55 VD14 P P A
A216 WCB VC06
A216 WCC VC06
A350 LF2 Class 1 VC14 P Pe) Ae)
A350 LF6 Class 1 or 2 VC14 A
A351 CF3M/CF8M VS06 P P
A352 LCC VC16 A
A995 Gr. 4A VD16 P A
A995 Gr. 6A VD16 P A
A182 F6A N/A
A182 FXM-19 N/A A A
A276 316/316L VS04 P
A276 UNS S32750 VD14 P
A479 F316/316L VS04 P
A479 UNS S31803 VD14 A
A479 UNS S32750 / UNS32760 VD14 P
A479 UNS S41000 N/A
A479 UNS S20910 XM-19 N/A A
A564 Gr. 630 UNS S17400 (H1150M/H1150D) N/A 3) A A
e)
A694 F52 VC24 P Ae)
A694 F60 VC24 Pe) Ae)
A694 F65 VC24 Pe) Ae)
A705 Gr. 630 UNS S17400 (H1150M/H1150D) N/A 3) A A
A29 AISI4140 VC24
B564 UNS N06625 N/A A A A A
B637 UNS N07718 N/A A A A
UNS N06625 N/A
UNS N07718 N/A h) P P
UNS N07750 N/A h) P P
UNS N10276 N/A
UNS R30003 or UNS R30008 N/A h) P P
316 + PTFE N/A P
625 + PTFE N/A P P
A193 B7 / A194 2H N/A
A193 B7M / A194 2HM N/A A
A193 B8M Class 1 / A194 8M / A194 8MA N/A P
A193 B8M Class 2 / A194 8M / A194 8MA N/A P
A193 B8M2 Class 2B / A194 8M / A194 8MA N/A P
A193 B8M3 Class 2C / A194 8M / A194 8MA N/A P
A193 B8MLCuNA / A194 Gr. 8MLCuNA N/A A
A193 B8MLCuN-CLASS 1B / A194 Gr. 9CA N/A A
A320 L43 / A194 7 VC19 i)
A320 L7 / A194 7 VC19 i)
A320 L7M / A194 7M VC19 i) P
A453 Gr. 660 Class D VN19 4) A
A962 and API STD 6ACRA UNS N07718 VN19 4) A
F467/468 UNS N06625 VN19 4) A
A1082 UNS S32750, S32760 VD19 4)
RPTFE / PCTFE N/A P P
PEEK N/A j) P P
Tungsten Carbide Coating TCC 5) P P P P
FKM LT RGD N/A P P
FKM LT RGD + Back-up rings both sides (RPTFE or PEEK) N/A P P
HNBR RGD N/A P P
HNBR RGD + Back-up rings both sides (RPTFE or PEEK) N/A P P
PTFE Lip Seal + Elgiloy Spring + Anti Collapse N/A P P P P
V-packing (chevron) seals N/A A A A A
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DSS SDSS
Basic Material
(-50F/-46C to 302F/150C) (-50F/-46C to 302F/150C)
Valve options to be specified by Purchaser:
- Service Sweet a) Seawater / Sweet a)
- Valve trim Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
- Corrosion Allowance N/A N/A
- Seat Sealing Soft (RPTFE/PEEK) / Metal (TCC) Soft (RPTFE/PEEK) / Metal (TCC)
- Seal O-rings (-20F/-29C) / Lip Seals (-50F/-46C) O-rings (-20F/-29C) / Lip Seals (-50F/-46C)
Trunnion plates 8)
Trunnion plates 8)
Grouped as follows:
Body/Bonnet
Body/Bonnet
Seals 300#
Seals 600#
Seals 300#
Seals 600#
Bearings 7)
Bearings 7)
Springs 7)
Springs 7)
PC = Pressure-containing parts as defined by API 6D 3.1.31
Bolting
Bolting
Stem
Stem
PR = Pressure-controlling parts as defined by API 6D 3.1.32
PW = Process-wetted parts as defined by API 6D 3.1.33
excluding PC and PR
Material selection MDS Notes P=Preferred / A=Acceptable alternative P=Preferred / A=Acceptable alternative
A105N VC04
A182 F316/316L VS04 2)
A182 F51 VD14 P P P
A182 F53/F55 VD14 A A P P P
A216 WCB VC06
A216 WCC VC06
A350 LF2 Class 1 VC14 Ae) Ae)
A350 LF6 Class 1 or 2 VC14
A351 CF3M/CF8M VS06
A352 LCC VC16
A995 Gr. 4A VD16 P P
A995 Gr. 6A VD16 A P P
A182 F6A N/A
A182 FXM-19 N/A A
A276 316/316L VS04
A276 UNS S32750 VD14 A P
A479 F316/316L VS04
A479 UNS S31803 VD14 P
A479 UNS S32750 / UNS32760 VD14 A P
A479 UNS S41000 N/A
A479 UNS S20910 XM-19 N/A A
A564 Gr. 630 UNS S17400 (H1150M/H1150D) N/A 3)
A694 F52 VC24 Ae) Ae)
A694 F60 VC24 Ae) Ae)
A694 F65 VC24 Ae) Ae)
A705 Gr. 630 UNS S17400 (H1150M/H1150D) N/A 3)
A29 AISI4140 VC24
B564 UNS N06625 N/A A A A
B637 UNS N07718 N/A h) A A A A
UNS N06625 N/A P
UNS N07718 N/A h) P P
UNS N07750 N/A h)
UNS N10276 N/A A
UNS R30003 or UNS R30008 N/A h) P P
316 + PTFE N/A
625 + PTFE N/A P P
A193 B7 / A194 2H N/A 6)
A193 B7M / A194 2HM N/A 6)
A193 B8M Class 1 / A194 8M / A194 8MA N/A
A193 B8M Class 2 / A194 8M / A194 8MA N/A
A193 B8M2 Class 2B / A194 8M / A194 8MA N/A
A193 B8M3 Class 2C / A194 8M / A194 8MA N/A
A193 B8MLCuNA / A194 Gr. 8MLCuNA N/A P P
A193 B8MLCuN-CLASS 1B / A194 Gr. 9CA N/A P P
A320 L43 / A194 7 VC19 i) 6)
A320 L7 / A194 7 VC19 i) 6)
A320 L7M / A194 7M VC19 i) 6)
A453 Gr. 660 Class D VN19 4) A A
A962 and API STD 6ACRA UNS N07718 VN19 4) P P
F467/468 UNS N06625 VN19 4) P P
A1082 UNS S32750, S32760 VD19 4) A A
RPTFE / PCTFE N/A P P
PEEK N/A j) P P
Tungsten Carbide Coating TCC 5) P P P P
FKM LT RGD N/A P P
FKM LT RGD + Back-up rings both sides (RPTFE or PEEK) N/A P P
HNBR RGD N/A P P
HNBR RGD + Back-up rings both sides (RPTFE or PEEK) N/A P P
PTFE Lip Seal + Elgiloy Spring + Anti Collapse N/A P P P P
V-packing (chevron) seals N/A A A A A
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Notes:
Notes where options need to be specified by Purchaser:
a. For valves to be used in sour service, reference is made to API 6D Clause 6.8. For elastomer selection refer to Clause 5.27.1, Table 12.
b. Stainless Steel weld overlay on seal pockets and stem sealing areas as per API 6D Clause 7.2 for valve option with CA> 0.118 in (3 mm).
c. Alloy 625 weld overlay on seal pockets and stem sealing areas as per API 6D Clause 7.2 Class Fe 10 for valve option with CA> 0.118 in
(3 mm) or valve option with Lip Seals.
d. Alloy 625 weld overlay on all sealing areas as per agreement with Purchaser, per API 6D Clause 7.2 Class Fe 10 for valve option with SS trim.
e. For Stainless Steel trim option: Alloy 625 weld overlay as per API 6D Clause 7.2 Class Fe 10 for alternative LTCS ball option when specified
or agreed with Purchaser.
f. For valves specified with CS+ENP trim option only; CS internals with ENP in accordance with EDS ENP.
g. With ENP according to EDS ENP when specified by Purchaser.
h. Not applicable for seawater service.
i. MDS applicable if type 3.1 certificate is applicable.
j. Default is PEEK insert. Option with RPTFE in 600# to be specified by Purchaser.
Notes to highlight issues towards Manufacturer:
1. Full CRA weld overlay on all wetted body surfaces per API 6D Clause 7.2 Class Fe 10.
2. Dual certified materials 316/316L.
3. Charpy V-notch testing shall be carried out at -50F (-46C) or below and minimum average/single absorbed energy shall be 33 ft lb (45 J) /
26 ft lb (35 J).
4. Material reference for bolt and nut.
5. For valves specified with metal-to-metal seat sealing.
6. Galvanized bolt/nut selection for bolt size > 0.4 in (10 mm). For galvanizing reference is made to Clause 6.7.1.
7. Norsok M-650/ISO 17782 as referred in Clause 15.d not applicable for valve trim.
8. Material form for trunnion plate shall be cast, plate or forged.
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Annex R
(normative)
Drive Train Design
a. The following section provides guidance on the general methods of design for establishing
tolerable torque of ball and drive train for some commonly used valve designs. The
sketches are provided to give a general calculation method, and are not intended to either:
1. Limit the design to those depicted.
2. Preclude the manufacturer offering an alternative design basis for Purchaser
consideration or approval.
Ds
A
Lk
C
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Part B: Stem with 2 keys of equal length/geometry(1)
Stem tensile yield = Sy
Stem tensile yield = Sy
Coupling yield = Cy
Second moment of stem = Js from cad with 2 keyways.
Max Stem torque = Ts = Sy x 0.577 x Js / (Ds/2)
Max key shear torque = Ks = 0.5 x Ky x B x Lk x (Ds/2) / 2
Max key bearing torque = Kb = lesser of: Ky x Lk x A x (Ds/2 A/2) / 2 and Ky x Lk x C x (Ds/2 + C/2) / 2
Max shaft bearing torque = Sy x Lk x A x (Ds/2 A/2) / 2
Max coupling bearing torque = Cy x Lk x C x (Ds/2 + C/2) / 2
Note:
1. For valves with keys of unequal geometry, manufacturer may either use the design above on the basis of 2 keys of
the smaller geometry, or may modify the formulae to account for two different key sizes.
b. For designs where stem is retained by bonnet bolting the procedure A given below shall
be followed:
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The total torque resistance is the sum of the torque resistance from bolts and dowels.
Number of long bolts = Nl
Number of short bolts = Ns
Number of dowels = Nd
Engagement of dowel I body = Edb
Engagement of dowel in bonnet = Edn
Engagement of dowel in top plate = Edt
PCD of short bolts = PCDs
PCD of long bolts = PCDl
PCD of dowels = PCDd
Root Area of short bolts = As
Root Area of long bolt = Al
Dowel diameter = dd
Diameter of bonnet to body seal = Db
Diameter of stem seal(s) = Ds
Bolt yield stress = By
Dowel yield stress = Dy
Bolt Preload Short bolts = Pls = 0.5 x By x As
Bolt Preload Long bolts = Plb = 0.5 x By x Al
Dowel yield stress = Dy
Body yield stress = BBy
Bonnet yield stress = Bny
Top plate yield stress = Ty
Valve design pressure = P
Coefficient of friction = 0.2
2
Torque ability of short bolts = ((Pl x Ns) (P x /4 x Db )) x PCDs/2 x
2
Torque ability of long bolts = ((Pl x Nl) (P x /4 x Db )) x PCDl/2 x
Torque ability of dowels = lesser of:
Nd x /4 x dd2 x Dy x 0.5 x PCDd/2 (dowel in shear)
Nd x dd x Edb x Dy x PCDd/2 (bearing stress on dowel in body)
Nd x dd x Edn x Dy x PCDd/2 (bearing stress on dowel in bonnet)
Nd x dd x Edt x Dy x PCDd/2 (bearing stress on dowel in top plate)
Nd x dd x Edb x BBy x PCDd/2 (bearing stress in body due to dowel)
Nd x dd x Edn x BNy x PCDd/2 (bearing stress in bonnet due to dowel)
Nd x dd x Edt x Ty x PCDd/2 (bearing stress in top plate to dowel)
c. For designs where stem is not retained by bonnet bolting the procedure B given below
shall be followed:
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The total torque resistance is the sum of the torque resistance from bolts and dowels.
Number of long bolts = Nl
Number of short bolts = Ns
Number of dowels = Nd
Engagement of dowel I body = Edb
Engagement of dowel in bonnet = Edn
Engagement of dowel in top plate = Edt
PCD of short bolts = PCDs
PCD of long bolts = PCDl
PCD of dowels = PCDd
Root Area of short bolts = As
Root Area of long bolt = Al
Dowel diameter = dd
Diameter of bonnet to body seal = Db
Diameter of stem seal(s) = Ds
Bolt yield stress = By
Dowel yield stress = Dy
Bolt Preload Short bolts = Pls = 0.5 x By x As
Bolt Preload Long bolts = Plb = 0.5 x By x Al
Dowel yield stress = Dy
Body yield stress = BBy
Bonnet yield stress = Bny
Top plate yield stress = Ty
Valve design pressure = P
Coefficient of friction = 0.2
Torque ability of short bolts = ((Pl x Ns) (P x /4 x (Db2 Ds2)) x PCDs/2 x
Torque ability of long bolts = ((Pl x Nl) (P x /4 x (Db2 - Ds2)) x PCDl/2 x
Torque ability of dowels = lesser of:
Nd x /4 x dd2 x Dy x 0.5 x PCDd/2 (dowel in shear)
Nd x dd x Edb x Dy x PCDd/2 (bearing stress on dowel in body)
Nd x dd x Edn x Dy x PCDd/2 (bearing stress on dowel in bonnet)
Nd x dd x Edt x Dy x PCDd/2 (bearing stress on dowel in top plate)
Nd x dd x Edb x BBy x PCDd/2 (bearing stress in body due to dowel)
Nd x dd x Edn x BNy x PCDd/2 (bearing stress in bonnet due to dowel)
Nd x dd x Edt x Ty x PCDd/2 (bearing stress in top plate to dowel)
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Annex S
(normative)
Material and Element Data sheets
a. The material data sheets included in this annex are amendments to the referenced ASTM
product standards and clarify options and/or specify additional requirements to these
product standards.
b. The products shall be delivered in conformance to the ASTM product standard referenced
in the material data sheets including any optional and additional requirements specified
therein.
c. Unless otherwise specified in the material data sheets, all the requirements of the
referenced product standard shall apply.
d. The latest issue of the ASTM product reference standard shall apply unless a specific year
of issue is specified.
e. Where Annex Q references an ASTM grade but where there is no corresponding data sheet
in this annex, the material may be procured to the ASTM specification without additional
requirements.
f. Duplex and super duplex stainless steels that have been manufactured in accordance with
Norsok M-630 may continue to be used, provided they have been procured from a
manufacturer holding a valid Norsok M-650 QTR for the product form. This is to permit
the use of materials manufactured to current industry practice until the adoption of
ISO 17781 and ISO 17782.
g. Following numbering system applies for the material data sheets:
1. The first character V identifies that the material data sheet is applicable to valves.
2. The second character identifies the type of material as listed below:
a) C - Carbon steels
b) D - Ferritic/austenitic stainless steels
c) N - Nickel base alloys.
d) S - Austenitic stainless steels
3. The third character indicates if impact toughness testing is applicable to the material
with interpretation as below:
a) 0 - Impact testing is not applicable.
b) 1/2 - Impact testing is specified.
4. The fourth character applies to product code as listed below:
a) 4 - Forging
b) 6 - Casting
c) 7 - Bar
d) 9 - Fastener
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Material Data Sheets
Material datasheets included below cover additional requirements for forgings, castings, bars,
studbolt and nuts used for valves.
MATERIAL DATA SHEET VC04
PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE SUPPL. REQ.
Forgings ASTM A105 S2, S4.2
Bars ASTM A696 C
1. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION C 0.23 %; S 0.020 %; P 0.025 %;
Supplementary requirement S4.2 shall apply with CE 0.43
2. MANUFACURING Components shall be made from forgings as defined in
METHOD ASTM A961/A788.
Where Section 6.4.1 permits the use of bar material for machining of
valve pressure-containing components, the following acceptable
alternatives to the above are permitted:
1) Hot-cold forged bar as defined in ASTM A788 supplied in final heat-
treated condition and certified to ASTM A105.
2) Hot rolled/wrought or cold finished bar supplied in heat-treated
condition and certified to ASTM A696 Grade C.
3. SAMPLING OF TEST For bars referenced in 2. above, the following test sampling shall apply
SPECIMENS dependent on outside diameter:
1) The mid-length of the axial tensile test specimens shall be positioned
at a distance equal to the bar outside diameter or minimum of 4 in
(100 mm), whichever is the greatest, from the end of the bar and the
centreline of the specimen shall be located at a minimum distance of
OD/4 from the surface.
2) The centreline of the tangential tensile test specimens shall be located
at a minimum distance of OD/4 from the surface and the mid-point of the
specimens at a minimum distance of OD/4 from the surface and the
mid-point of the specimens at a minimum of 4 in (100 mm) from the end
of the bar.
3) For bar with outside diameter < 4 in (100 mm):
a) One tensile test specimens shall be taken in axial direction of the
bar.
4) For bar with outside diameter 4 in (100 mm):
a) One tensile test specimen shall be taken in axial direction of the bar.
b) In addition one tensile test specimen shall be taken in tangential
direction of the bar; the centreline of the tensile test specimen shall be
located a minimum of 4 in (100 mm) from the end of the bar.
5) The specified minimum tensile strength properties of the referenced
product standard shall be fulfilled in both directions.
4. HEAT TREATMENT Normalized or normalized and tempered as a separate operation.
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MATERIAL DATA SHEET VC06
PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE SUPPL. REQ.
Castings ASTM A216 WCB, WCC ASTM A703 S14
1. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION C 0.23 %; S 0.020 %; P 0.025 %; CE 0.43
2. EXTENT OF TESTING One set of tensile tests is required for each melt and heat treatment
charge per (S14).
3. TEST SAMPLING For castings weighing 551 lb (250 kg) or more, the test blocks shall be
integrally cast or gated onto the casting and shall accompany the
castings through all heat treatment operations including any post weld
stress relieving.
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MATERIAL DATA SHEET VC14
PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE ACCEPTANCE SUPPL.
CLASS REQ.
Forgings ASTM A350 LF2 Class 1
LF6 Class 1 or 2
Bars ASTM A696 C
1. CHEMICAL C 0.23 %; S 0.020 %; P 0.025 %; CE 0.43.
COMPOSITION
2. MANUFACURING Components shall be made from forgings as defined in ASTM A961/A788.
METHOD Where Section 6.4.1 permits the use of bar material for machining of valve
pressure containing components, the following acceptable alternatives to the
above are permitted:
1) Hot-cold forged bar as defined in ASTM A788 supplied in final heat-treated
condition and certified to ASTM A350.
2) Hot rolled/wrought or cold finished bar supplied in heat-treated condition
and certified to ASTM A696 Grade C in the final heat-treated condition.
3. TEST SAMPLING For bars referenced in 2 above, the following sampling of test specimens
shall apply dependent on outside diameter:
1) The mid-length of the axial tensile and impact test specimens shall be
positioned at a distance equal to the bar outside diameter or minimum of
4 in (100 mm), whichever is the greatest, from the end of the bar, and the
centreline of the specimens shall be located at a minimum distance of OD/4
from the surface.
2) The centreline of the tangential tensile and impact test specimens shall be
located at a minimum distance of OD/4 from the surface and the mid-point of
the specimens at a minimum of 4 in (100 mm) from the end of the bar
3) The notch of the impact test specimens shall be located perpendicular to
the bar surface.
4) For bar with outside diameter < 2.4 in (60 mm):
a) One tensile and one set of impact test specimens shall be taken.
5) For bar with outside diameter 2.4 in (60 mm) OD < 4 in (100 mm):
a) One tensile and set of impact test specimens shall be taken in axial
direction of the bar.
b) In addition, one set of impact test specimens shall be taken in tangential
direction.
6) For bar with outside diameter 4 in (100 mm):
a) One tensile and set of impact test specimens shall be taken in axial
direction of the bar.
b) In addition one tensile test specimen and one set of impact test
specimens shall be taken in tangential direction of the bar.
7) The specified minimum tensile strength properties of the referenced
product standard shall be fulfilled in both directions.
Impact testing of bars and forgings shall be performed at a minimum
temperature of -50F (-46C) or lower if specified in the ASTM standard
specification for the specific grade. Acceptance criteria shall meet the
requirements of Section 6.6 in both directions.
4. HEAT TREATMENT Normalized or normalized and tempered or quench and tempered as a
separate operation.
During the heat treatment process, components shall be placed in such a
way as to ensure free circulation around each component including possible
quenching operation.
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MATERIAL DATA SHEET VC16
PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE SUPPL. REQ.
Castings ASTM A352 LCC ASTM A703 S14
1. CHEMICAL C 0.23 %; S 0.020 %; P 0.025 %; CE 0.43.
COMPOSITION
2. HEAT TREATMENT During the heat treatment process, components shall be placed in such a way
as to ensure free circulation around each component including possible
quenching operation.
3. EXTENT OF TESTING One set of tensile and impact tests is required for each melt and heat
treatment load (S14).
4. TEST SAMPLING Test blocks shall be integrally cast or gated onto the casting and shall
accompany the castings through all heat treatment operations including any
post weld stress relieving.
Thickness of the test block shall be equal to the thickest part of the casting
represented up to a maximum thickness of 4 in (100 mm). For flanged
components, the largest flange thickness is the ruling section.
Dimensions of test blocks and location of test specimens within the test blocks
are shown in figure below for integral and gated test block. The test
specimens shall be taken within the cross hatched area. Distance from end of
test specimen to end of test block shall minimum be T/4.
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MATERIAL DATA SHEET VC19
PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE ACCEPTANCE SUPPL.
CLASS REQ.
Studs and bolts ASTM A320 L7, L7M, L43
Nuts ASTM A194 7 or 7M S3, S4, S5
1. LOT DEFINITION Nuts to A194: Supplementary requirement S5. Control of product by heat
number shall apply.
2. THREADING Threads on studs and bolts should be made by cold rolling. Threads in nuts
shall be machined.
3. IMPACT TESTING Nuts to A194: Supplementary requirement S3. Low temperature
requirements for Grade 7 and Grade7M nuts shall apply.
4. PROOF LOAD Nuts to A194: Supplementary requirement S4. Proof load testing of large
TESTING nuts shall apply.
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MATERIAL DATA SHEET VC24
PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE ACCEPTANCE SUPPL. REQ.
CLASS
Forgings ASTM A694 F52, F60, F65
Bars ASTM A29 AISI 4140
1. CHEMICAL 1. Grades F52, F60 and F65: C 0.20 %; Mn = 0.90 - 1.60 %; Si = 0.10 - 0.35 %;
COMPOSITION S 0.020 %; P 0.025 %; Ti 0.05 %; Nb 0.04 %; Al 0.06 %; N 0.015 %;
(V + Nb + Ti) 0.10 %; CE(IIW) 0.43
2. Grade 4140: S 0.020 %; P 0.025 %;
2. MANUFACURING Components shall be made from forgings as defined in ASTM A961/A788.
METHOD Where Section 6.4.1 permits the use of bar material for machining of valve pressure
containing components, the following acceptable alternatives to the above are permitted:
1) Hot-cold forged bar as defined in ASTM A788 supplied in heat treated condition and
certified to ASTM A694 F52, F60 or F65 as appropriate.
2) Hot rolled/wrought or cold finished bar supplied in heat-treated condition and certified
to ASTM A29 Grade 4140 in the final heat-treated condition.
3. HEAT TREATMENT Grades F52, F60 and F65: For products delivered in quenched and tempered condition
the minimum tempering temperature shall be 1148 F (620C).
Grade 4140: For products delivered in quenched and tempered condition the minimum
tempering temperature shall be 1202 F (650C).
Components shall be placed in such a way as to ensure free circulation around each
component during the heat treatment process including quenching.
4. EXTENT OF TESTING A test lot shall not exceed 4409 lb (2000 kg) for forgings with as forged
weight 110 lb (50 kg), and 11023 lb (5000 kg) for forgings with as forged
weight > 110 lb (50 kg).
5. TEST SAMPLING For A694 Grades F52, F60 and F65, additional impact tests shall be taken using
specimens machined from material taken for tensile testing in accordance with
ASTM A694. Acceptance criteria shall comply with the requirements in Section 6.6
For bars referenced in 2. above, the following sampling of test specimens shall apply
dependent on outside diameter:
1) The mid-length of the axial tensile and impact test specimens shall be positioned at a
distance equal to the bar outside diameter or minimum of 4 in (100 mm), whichever is the
greatest, from the end of the bar, and the centreline of the specimens shall be located at
a minimum distance of OD/4 from the surface.
2) The centreline of the tangential tensile and impact test specimens shall be located at a
minimum distance of OD/4 from the surface and the mid-point of the specimens at a
minimum of 4 in (100mm) from the end of the bar
3) The notch of the impact test specimens shall be located perpendicular to the bar
surface.
4) For bar with outside diameter < 2.4 in (60 mm):
a) One tensile and one set of impact test specimens shall be taken in axial direction of
the bar.
5) For bar with outside diameter 2.4 in (60 mm) OD < 4 in (100 mm):
a) One tensile and set of impact test specimens shall be taken in axial direction of the
bar.
b) In addition, one set of impact test shall be taken in tangential direction.
6) For bar with outside diameter 4 in (100 mm):
a) One tensile and set of impact test specimens shall be taken in axial direction of the
bar.
b) In addition one tensile test specimen and one set of impact test specimens shall be
taken in tangential direction of the bar.
7) For ASTM A694 grades, the specified minimum tensile strength shall be fulfilled in
both directions. For A29 Grade 4140, minimum tensile test properties shall be
Reh 74695 psi (515 MPa), RM 100076 psi (690 MPa) and Elongation 15 % in both
directions.
8) Impact testing shall be performed at a minimum temperature of -50F (-46C) or lower
if specified in the ASTM standard specification for the specific grade, for pressure-
containing parts; specimen acceptance criteria shall comply with the requirements in
Section 6.6 in both directions.
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MATERIAL DATA SHEET VD14
PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE ACCEPTANCE SUPPL.
CLASS REQ.
Forgings ASTM A182 F51, UNS S31803
F60, UNS S32205
F53 UNS S32750
F55 UNS S32760
Bars ASTM A276 UNS S32205, UNS S32750
ASTM A479 UNS S31803, UNS S32205,
UNS S32750, UNS S32760
1. QUALIFICATION Manufacturers and the manufacturing process used for manufacturing of pressure containing
AND or pressure controlling parts to this specification shall be qualified in accordance with
MANUFACTURING ISO 17782 / NORSOK M-650.
Components shall be made from forgings as defined in ASTM A961/A788.
Where Section 6.4.1 permits the use of bar material for machining of valve pressure containing
components this is permitted provided the bars are manufactured and certified to the
requirement of this MDS and additional tensile and impact testing are carried out in
accordance with requirements in section 5 below.
2. CHEMICAL UNS S31803, F51: N = 0.14 0.20 %
COMPOSITION UNS S32750, UNS S32760, F53, F55: PREN 40
3. HEAT The components shall be solution annealed followed by water quenching.
TREATMENT Components shall be placed in such a way as to ensure free circulation of heating and cooling
media around each component during the heat treatment process including quenching.
4. EXTENT OF A test lot shall not exceed 4409 lb (2000 kg) for forgings with as forged weight 110 lb (50 kg),
TESTING and 11023 lb (5000 kg) for forgings with as forged weight > 110 lb (50 kg).
5. TEST One tensile, impact and corrosion test, and one microstructural examination shall be carried
SAMPLING out for each heat of steel and heat treatment lot in accordance with ISO 17781.
Tensile and impact testing of forgings
Forgings shall be tensile tested in accordance with, and meet the acceptance criteria of
ASTM A182. Impact testing shall be in accordance with ISO 17781.
Bars shall be tested in accordance with A276/A479 and as follows:
1) The mid-length of the axial tensile and impact test specimens shall be positioned at a
distance equal to the bar outside diameter or minimum of 4 in (100 mm), whichever is the
greatest, from the end of the bar, and the centreline of the specimens shall be located at a
minimum distance of OD/4 from the surface.
2) The centreline of the tangential tensile and impact test specimens shall be located at a
minimum distance of OD/4 from the surface and the mid-point of the specimens at a minimum
of 4 in (100 mm) from the end of the bar.
3) The notch of the impact test specimens shall be located perpendicular to the bar surface.
4) Bar outside diameter < 2.4 in (60 mm):
a) One tensile and set impact test specimens shall be taken in axial direction of the bar.
5) Bar outside diameter 2.4 in (60 mm) OD < 4 in (100 mm):
a) One tensile and set impact test specimens shall be taken in axial direction of the bar.
b) In addition, one set of impact test specimens shall be taken in tangential direction.
6) Bar outside diameter 4 in (100 mm):
a) One tensile and set impact test specimens shall be taken in axial direction of the bar.
b) In addition, one tensile test specimen and one set impact test specimens shall be taken
in
tangential direction of the bar.
The specified minimum tensile strength properties of the referenced product standard shall be
fulfilled in both directions. Impact test acceptance criteria for forgings and bars shall comply
with Section 6.6 in both directions.
Micrographic examination and corrosion testing
The test sampling, testing and acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with ISO 17781.
Existing raw materials that have been tested in accordance with the relevant Norsok M-630
data sheets are considered acceptable up until the formal issue and adoption of ISO 17781.
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Impact testing
Test sampling and testing shall be in accordance with ISO 17781.
Acceptance criteria shall comply with Section 6.6.
Existing raw materials that have been tested in accordance with the relevant
Norsok M-630 data sheets are considered acceptable up until the formal
issue and adoption of ISO 17781.
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MATERIAL DATA SHEET VD19
PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE ACCEPTANCE SUPPL. REQ.
CLASS
Studs, bolts, nuts ASTM A1082 UNS S32750 2 in and under S5 & S6 (nuts only)
UNS S32760 - S5 & S6 (nuts only)
1. QUALIFICATION Manufacturers and the manufacturing process used for manufacturing of
bars used as pre-material for manufacture of studs, bolts and nuts product to
this specification shall be qualified in accordance with the requirements in
VD14.
Manufacturers and the manufacturing process for production of fasteners
that involves any further hot/cold working or heat treatment of bar pre-
material shall be qualified in accordance with ISO 17782/NORSOK M-650.
2. CHEMICAL PREN 40
COMPOSITION
3. MANUFACTURING The studs, bolts and nuts shall be made from bars manufactured in
PROCESS accordance with VD14. Any further cold/hot work or heat treatment of this bar
material as part of the manufacturing process shall be treated as a separate
operation requiring qualification to ISO 17782/NORSOK M-650.
Threads on studs and bolts should be made by cold rolling. Threads in nuts
shall be machined.
4. TEST SAMPLING Pre-bar material shall meet the requirements of VD14
Studs, bolts and nuts that have been further hot/cold worked or heat treated
during manufacture shall meet the specified properties in ASTM A1082 and
the following:
1) One tensile, impact, corrosion and hardness test, and one microstructural
examination shall be carried out for each heat of steel and heat treatment lot.
2) At least one nut per test lot shall be proof load tested to A1082 S5. The
load shall comply with that for A194 Grade 7M. For nuts with size 1 in
(M36) or above proof load testing may be replaced with cross section
hardness testing to A1082 S6 with a hardness range of 248-328HB/24-35
HRC.
3) Impact testing is required for bolt size in (M12) and above; for nuts the
testing shall be made from the bar pre-material.
4) Impact testing shall be performed in accordance with the requirements in
Section 6.6.
5. DIMENSIONAL Product dimensions shall be checked or controlled to an extent as specified
TOLERANCE by ASME B18.18 Category 2.
6. SURFACE FINISH All products shall be 100 % visually examined in all areas of threads, shanks,
and heads. Discontinuities shall comply with requirements specified in ASTM
F788 for bolts/studs and ASTM F812 for nuts.
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MATERIAL DATA SHEET VN19
PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE ACCEPTANCE SUPPL.
CLASS REQ.
Studs, bolt, screw, nut ASTM A453 660 Class D
ASTM F467/468 UNS N06625
ASTM A962 and UNS N07718 120K
API STD 6ACRA
1. MANUFACTURE Heat treatment shall be carried out after the final hot forming operation.
Headed bolts shall be forged.
Threads on studs and bolts should be made by cold rolling after precipitation
heat treatment (if applicable). Threads in nuts shall be machined.
2. EXTENT OF TESTING Bars: Each heat of material, size and heat treatment load/each 8 hours for
continuous furnace.
Fasteners and nuts heat treated after forming: Heat of material, size and heat
treatment load/each 8 hours for continuous furnace
3. TENSILE TESTING Grade 660 Class D: According to A453
Grade UNS N06625: According to F467/F468. For sizes above 1 in
(37,5 mm) in diameter the strength properties shall be agreed.
Grade UNS N07718: According to API 6ACRA Grade 120K
4. HARDNESS Grade 660 Class D: According to A453
Grade UNS N06625: According to F467/F468
Grade UNS N07718: According to API 6ACRA Grade 120K
5. PROOF LOAD Grade UNS N06625: According to ASTM F467.
TESTING Grade UNS N07718: Proof load testing shall be carried out in accordance
with ASTM F467. Acceptance criteria shall be Hex nut: minimum 150 ksi
(1034 MPa). Heavy hex nut: minimum 162 ksi (1120 MPa)
6. DIMENSIONAL Product dimensions shall be checked or controlled to an extent as specified
TOLERANCE by ASME B18.18 Category 2.
7. SURFACE FINISH All products shall be 100 % visually examined in all areas of threads, shanks,
and heads. Discontinuities shall comply with requirements specified in ASTM
F788 for bolts/studs and ASTM F812 for nuts.
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MATERIAL DATA SHEET VS04
PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE ACCEPTANCE SUPPL.
CLASS REQ.
Forgings ASTM A182 F316
Bars ASTM A276/479 316
1. CHEMICAL Carbon content shall be limited to maximum of 0,03 %.
COMPOSITION
2. MANUFACTURING Components shall be made from forgings as defined in ASTM A961/A788.
METHOD Where Section 6.4.1 permits the use of bar material for machining of valve
pressure containing components this are permitted provided additional
tensile testing are carried out in accordance with requirements in section 3
below.
3. SAMPLING OF TEST When valve pressure containing components are made by machining from
SPECIMENS forged or rolled bar. The following sampling of test specimens shall apply
dependent of outside diameter:
1) The mid-length of the axial tensile specimen shall be positioned at a
distance equal to the bar outside diameter or minimum of 4 in (100 mm),
whichever is the greatest, from the end of the bar, and the centreline of the
specimen shall be located at a minimum distance of OD/4 from the surface.
2) The centreline of the tangential tensile test specimens shall be located at a
minimum distance of OD/4 from the surface and the mid-point of the
specimens at a minimum of 4 in (100 mm) from the end of the bar.
3) Bar outside diameter < 4 in (100 mm):
a) One tensile test specimens shall be taken in axial direction of the bar.
4) Bar outside diameter 4 in (100 mm):
a) One tensile test specimen shall be taken in the axial direction.
b) In addition, one tensile test specimen shall be taken in the tangential
direction of the bar.
5) The specified minimum tensile strength properties of the referenced
product standard shall be fulfilled in both directions.
4. HEAT TREATMENT During heat treatment, components shall be placed in such a way as to
ensure free circulation around each component during the heat treatment
process including possible quenching operation.
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MATERIAL DATA SHEET VS06
PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE ACCEPTANCE SUPPL.
CLASS REQ.
Castings ASTM A351 CF3M
CF8M
1. EXTENT OF TESTING Tensile testing is required for each heat and heat treatment load including
any PWHT.
2. TEST SAMPLING For castings with weight, 551 lb (250 kg) or more the test blocks shall be
integrally cast or gated onto the casting and shall accompany the castings
through all heat treatment operations.
During any PWHT, the test block shall be tack welded onto the casting.
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Element Data Sheets
Element data sheets included below cover additional requirements for valve trim materials and
special coating processes.
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ELEMENT DATA SHEET TCC
Title: Hard facing by thermal spraying of Tungsten Carbide
1. SCOPE This data sheet specifies requirements to build-up hard facing coating by
thermal spraying of tungsten carbide on components for use within
pressure containing equipment.
2. PROCESS 1. General
The process type shall be of type High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) or
equivalent process.
2. Coating composition
The coating shall be of cermet type based on Tungsten Carbide (WC)
and a metallic binder. The binder shall be based on Co and/or Ni which
shall be alloyed with Cr or Cr and Mo. Pure Co or Ni binders are not
accepted.
3. Coating thickness
The coating thickness after grinding and lapping shall be:
a) 0.006 in - 0.01 in (0.15 mm 0.25 mm);
b) maximum 0.016 in (0.40 mm) when specifically requested on the
valve data sheet.
4. Pre-treatment
The components shall be cleaned for removal of oil by a cleaning agent
(acetone or similar) before grit blasting with aluminium oxide. The surface
roughness before spraying shall be within the range 16 in - 32 in
(0.4 m - 0.8 m) Ra. All edges shall be chamfered or rounded.
Balls shall be spherical within 0.002 in (0.05 mm).
The components shall be at a temperature minimum 50 F (10 C) above
dew point and be immediately grit blasted in warm condition. Any oil, dust
or particles shall be removed by suitable means before spraying.
5. Thermal spraying
The component shall be coated immediately after grit blasting, while the
component still is at a temperature above the dew point.
All thermal spraying shall be carried out under optimal conditions and
accordance with established and qualified procedures to ensure that the
coating on all areas fulfil the specified requirements.
6. Sealing
All coated surfaces shall be sealed. The type of sealer shall be specified
in the procedure.
7. Finishing
All coated parts shall be ground and lapped to a mirror like finish and
maximum roughness of Ra = 6 in (0.15 m).
3. PROCEDURE 1. General
QUALIFICATION TESTING The thermal spray procedure shall be supported with a qualification test
and the following essential variables shall apply to each procedure:
a) the type of equipment used;
b) nozzle length;
c) fuel and gas flow rate, 5 %;
d) spray distance, 5 %;
e) spray rate, 5 %;
f) grade of powder;
g) powder supplier.
The procedure shall be re-qualified if any of the above is changed
outside given allowable range.
The qualification test shall be made at test samples of sufficient size for
extraction the required test specimens. Each procedure qualification shall
be tested as specified in the following clauses.
2. Bonding test
The bonding strength shall be tested in accordance with ASTM C633 or
ISO 4624. Not less than 3 specimens of a type shall be tested.
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ELEMENT DATA SHEET TCC
Title: Hard facing by thermal spraying of Tungsten Carbide
Acceptance criteria: Minimum bond strength shall be
10000 psi (69 MPa).
3. Bending test
Three coupons, with size 0.8 in (20 mm) x 4 in (100 mm) x minimum
0.06 in (1.5 mm) shall be tested. The coupons shall be bent 90 over a
mandrel with diameter 1 in (25 mm).
Acceptance criteria: No spalling is acceptable. However, cracking in the
coating is acceptable.
4. Hardness test
A minimum of 3 indentations shall be made on a cross section for
metallographic examination.
Acceptance criteria: The average hardness shall be minimum
1050 HV0,3.
5. Porosity test
One piece shall be prepared for cross section metallographic
examination. An area of minimum 0.0016 in2 (1.0 mm2) shall be
examined.
Acceptance criteria: The porosity shall be less than 1 % by area.
6. Surface finish test
The surface thickness and roughness of the finished component shall be
tested.
Acceptance criteria: The roughness value shall be Ra 6 in (0.15 m).
Thickness shall comply with specified requirements.
4. PRODUCTION TESTING Finished polished hardfacing thickness and surface roughness of all
parts shall be tested and shall fulfil the requirements specified above.
Production testing shall be carried out on regular basis as minimum twice
per week and on every new batch of powder or on changing grade of
powder. The test shall be similar to a procedure qualification test and the
applicable testing shall consist of hardness and porosity test, ref. clause
3.3 and 3.4 above.
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ELEMENT DATA SHEET ENP
Title: Electroless nickel plating
1. SCOPE This data sheet specifies options and additional requirements to the
reference standard for electroless nickel plating suitable for valve trim
components intended for severe service and wear applications.
2. REFERENCE STANDARD ASTM B733
The coating shall comply with type V (10% P), service condition SC4 and
heat treatment Class 2.
3. SURFACE PREPARATION The support surface shall be prepared by abrasive blasting to SA 3. The
roughness shall be:
a) For round shape surfaces: Rt 79 in (2 m) and Ra 16 in
(0.4 m).
b) For other surfaces: Rt 2360 in (60 m) and Ra 490 in (12.5 m).
4. PLATING PROCESS Stabilisers used in the plating bath shall be organic stabilisers and shall
be free of cadmium, bismuth and sulphur. Lead may be present but at a
maximum concentration 2 mg/kg (2 ppm by mass).
Peening shall not be applied.
5. POST HEAT TREATMENT The stress relieving heat treatment to Class 2 shall be applied in inert
atmosphere.
6. TEST SAMPLING Sampling for non-destructive testing shall be carried out in accordance
with ASTM B602, table 1, level I.
Sampling for destructive testing shall be carried out in accordance with
ASTM B602, table 4.
Test coupons of the base material plated simultaneously in the same
bath may be used as an alternative to testing of actual article to comply
with the required tests.
7. DESTRUCTIVE TESTING a) Hardness test
The hardness of the plating shall be measured using the Knoop method
in accordance with ASTM B578. The hardness shall be within the range
of 800 - 900 KH100.
b) Adhesion tests
To ensure satisfactory adhesion of the coating a bend tests to ASTM
B733 and B571 and an impact test to B733 shall be carried out.
c) Alloy composition
A chemical analysis shall be carried out to verify the composition of the
coating in accordance with the requirements of ASTM B733.
d) Porosity
A ferroxyl test to B733 shall be carried out. The coating shall be free of
pores, cracks or other through-thickness imperfections.
8. APPEARANCE, ADHESION Acceptance requirements for coating as applied to articles shall comply
AND THICKNESS TESTING with section 7 of ASTM B733. The sampling for testing shall be
developed in accordance with B733.
a) Appearance
All components shall be examined.
Coating shall be smooth, adherent and free from visible blisters, pits,
nodules, porosity and other defects. Slight discoloration resulting from
heat treatment shall not be cause for rejection.
b) Adhesion
The ENP adhesion shall be checked according to ASTM B733,
paragraph 9.4 using the impact test method. No flaking or blistering shall
be visible at a 10x magnification.
c) Thickness
Plating thickness shall be checked by the magnetic method as described
in ASTM B499 (this method is only suitable for use with magnetic
substrates).
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