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ASME B16.40-2013
(Revision of ASME B16.40-2008)

2013

Manually Operated
Thermoplastic Gas
Shutoffs and Valves
in Gas Distribution
Systems

August, 2018 Draft

TENTATIVE
SUBJECT TO REVISION OR WITHDRAWAL
Specific Authorization Required for Reproduction or Quotation
ASME Standards and Certification
 ASME B16.40

MANUALLY OPERATED THERMOPLASTIC GAS SHUTOFFS

1 SCOPE 1.5 Definitions

1.1 General basic valve design: for a given valve design, each variation
in material, size, or configuration of molded pressure-
(a) This Standard covers manually operated thermo- containing parts shall constitute a different basic valve
plastic valves in nominal valve sizes 1⁄2 through 12. These design, except where minor design variations are pro-
valves are intended for use below ground in thermoplas- duced by differences in machining of the same molded
tic fuel gas distribution mains and service lines. The piece(s) to produce different end sizes or dimensional
maximum operating pressure (MOP) at which such dis- ratios (DRs).
tribution piping systems may be operated is in accor-
dance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) DR: the dimensional ratio defined as the pipe outside
Title 49, Part 192, Transportation of Natural and Other diameter (O.D.) divided by the pipe wall thickness, t.
Gas by Pipeline; Minimum Safety Standards, for temper- DR p O.D./t.
ature ranges of −20°F to 140°F (−29°C to 60°C).
DRv: the valve DR equivalent is the designated valve
(b) This Standard sets qualification requirements for DR based on the lowest DR of the ASTM D2513 pipe
each basic valve design as a necessary condition for ends used in long-term hydrostatic testing under this
demonstrating conformance to this Standard. Standard.
(c) This Standard sets requirements for newly manu-
factured valves for use in below-ground piping systems fasteners: nuts, bolts, washers, clip rings, and other
for fuel gas [includes synthetic natural gas (SNG)] and devices used in the assembly of valves.
(Insert after "...Standard.")
liquefied petroleum (LP) gases (distributed as a vapor, lubricated valves: valves
with or without the admixture of air) or mixtures thereof.
ASTM D2513 shallthat
berequire pressure lubrication
the standard used
to effect a leak-tight seal (by the insertion through fit-
for PE and ASTM F2945 shall be the
tings of lubricant to the sealing surfaces of the valve).
1.2 References standard used for PA-11.
NVS: nominal valve size.
Standards and specifications referenced under this
Standard are shown in Mandatory Appendix II. pressure: unless otherwise stated, pressure is gage
pressure.
1.3 Conversion production pressure tests: pressure tests that include seat
For the purpose of determining conformance with this and closure-member and shell tests.
Standard, the convention for fixing significant digits,
seat and closure-member test: an internal pressure test of
where limits maximum or minimum values are speci-
closure-sealing elements (seats, seals, and closure mem-
fied, shall be “rounded off” as defined in
bers, such as gate, disc, ball, or plug).
ASTM Practice E29. This requires that an observed or
calculated value shall be rounded off to the nearest unit shell test: an internal pressure test of the pressure-
in the last right-hand digit used for expressing the limit. containing envelope.
Decimal values and tolerances do not imply a particular
method of measurement. valve design pressure: the pressure calculated by the
method described in Mandatory Appendix I using the
valve shell material’s Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB)
1.4 Relevant Units
at 73°F (23°C).
The values stated in either inch or metric units are to
be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
1.6 Quality Systems
values stated in each system are not exact equivalents;
therefore, each system must be used independently of Nonmandatory requirements relating to the product
the other. Combining values from the two systems may manufacturer’s Quality System Program are described
result in nonconformance with the Standard. in Nonmandatory Appendix A.

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 (b) PA-11 valve
stub-ends that ASME B16.40
conform to the
applicable
2 CONSTRUCTION 3.2 Valve End Design Delete
dimensions of
2.1 General ASTM F2945 or Valve ends shall be designed to one or more of the
following, unless otherwise specified by the user:
(a) The workmanship
F1733used in the manufacture and (a) PE or PA-11 valve stub-ends that conform to the
assembly of each valve shall provide gas tightness, safety
and reliability of performance, and freedom from injuri- applicable dimensions of ASTM D3261, F1733, or D2513
ous imperfections and defects. (b) polyethylene socket ends that conform to the
(c)
(b) Design details not addressed in this Standard are applicable dimensions listed in Tables 1 and 2 of
the responsibility of the manufacturer. ASTM D2683
(c) integral mechanical joints that meet the require-
2.2 Materials (d) ments of the applicable paragraphs under CFR, Title 49,
Part 192, Subpart F, Joining of Material Other Than by
2.2.1 Valve Shell. The pressure-containing valve Welding
shell shall be made from either polyethylene (PE) or
polyamide 11 (PA-11) materials specified in and quali-
fied to the requirements for pipe and fittings as listed 4 PRESSURE RATING
in ASTM D2513.
4.1 Maximum Pressure Rating
2.2.2 Parts Other Than the Valve Shell. Parts other The maximum pressure rating of each valve is the
than the valve shell, which contribute to pressure con- valve design pressure as defined in para. 1.5 for service
tainment or retaining differential pressure across the from −20°F to 140°F (−29°C to 60°C).
closure (Insert
element, after
shall be resistant to the gases in para.
"...D2513")
1.1(c). Such parts shall be designed to withstand normal 4.2 Design Pressure
or F2945
valve-operating loads and, in addition, shall provide
The design pressure of the valve shall be limited to
long-term pressure-containment integrity consistent
the maximum service pressure permitted for plastic pipe
with the valve shell. The sustained pressure tests of
as specified in 49 CFR, Part 192.123.
para. 6.3.3 shall qualify the design and material selected
for these parts, which include, but are not limited to,
the closure member, stems or shafts (if they are designed 5 MARKING
to retain pressure), and fasteners retaining shell sections.
Each valve shall be clearly marked to show the
2.2.3 Lubricants and Sealants. Lubricants and seal- following:
ants shall be resistant to the action of gases referred to (Insert after "...D2513")
(a) the manufacturer’s name or trademark.
in para. 1.1(c). Lubricated valves, as defined in para. 1.5, ordesignation
(b) the F2945 B16.40.
are not within the scope of this Standard. (c) the NVS.
2.2.4 Responsibility. When service conditions, such (d) the pressure shell material designation code as
as gases having high hydrogen content or compounds specified in ASTM D 2513.
likely to form condensate, dictate special materials con- (e) DRv.
siderations, it is the users’ responsibility to specify this (f) each molded pressure shell part shall be marked
information to the manufacturer. with the date it was molded. Valve shells that are not
molded shall be stamped with the date of manufacture
using low-stress stamping.
3 CONFIGURATION The markings specified in paras. 5(a) and (f) shall be
3.1 Operating Indication permanently affixed to or be incorporated as part of the
permanent
(Insert valve
after identification.
"...stamping.")
(a) Valves designed for one-quarter turn operation
Other markings may be affixed to the valve by any
shall be designed to visually show the open and closed An identifier traceable to the date of
means, provided they do not impair the structural integ-
position of the valve. A rectangular stem head with
ritymanufacture
or the operationmay bevalve.
of the used as a substitute
an arrow thereon or a separate position indicator shall
indicate the closed position of the valve port when the
for date markings.
longitudinal axis of the stem head or indicator is perpen- 6 PRODUCTION AND QUALIFICATION TESTING
dicular to the axis of the connecting pipe. If a separate
indicator is used, it shall be designed such that it cannot 6.1 General
be assembled to incorrectly indicate the position of the (a) Gas tightness of production valves shall be dem-
valve. onstrated by subjecting each valve to shell and seat tests
(b) Valves designed for more than one-quarter turn in accordance with para. 6.2.
operation shall close by clockwise stem rotation, unless (b) Each basic valve design shall be qualified by test-
otherwise specified by the user. The direction for closing ing randomly selected production valves in accordance
the valve shall be indicated. with para. 6.3.

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 ASME B16.40

Table 1 Duration of Test −20°F ± 5°F (−29°C ± 3°C) and 140°F ± 5°F (60°C ± 3°C)
Minimum Time
without visible leakage to atmosphere and without
Nominal Valve Size Duration, sec affecting the internal seat-sealing performance of the
valve. The method of test is as follows. A closed valve
2 and smaller 15 shall be cooled to a temperature of −20°F ± 5°F
Over 2 to 6 30 (−29°C ± 3°C) and held there for an 18-hr minimum.
Over 6 60
The valve shall then be pressurized with air or gas to a
differential pressure across the seat equal to the valve
design pressure.
(c) Leak test fluid shall be air or other gas. During The valve shall then be opened against the applied-
leakage testing, there shall be no visible leakage (break- differential pressure, using a torque less than or equal
ing away or buildup of bubbles) as measured by the to that of Table 2 at the −20°F (−29°C) values and then
immersion or leak detection solution methods. If immer- closed (no differential pressure across the seat required).
sion is used, the depth from the water surface shall be The valve shall then be tested to meet the requirements
no more than 12 in. (300 mm). Other means of leak of para. 6.2 while at −20°F (−29°C), except nonfreezing
detection may be used, provided they can be shown to leak-detection agents shall be used. The valve shall then
be equivalent in leak detection sensitivity. be heated to a temperature of 140°F ± 5°F (60°C ± 3°C)
and held there for an 18-hr minimum. The closed valve
6.2 Production Testing shall then be pressurized with air or other gas to a
differential pressure across the seat equal to the valve’s
6.2.1 Shell Test. Each valve shall be tested at 4 psi
design pressure at 140°F (60°C). The valve shall then be
± 2 psi (0.28 bar ± 0.14 bar) and at a minimum of 1.5 times
opened against the applied-differential pressure using
the design pressure. The test pressure shall be applied
a torque less than or equal to that of Table 2 [140°F (60°C)]
to all pressure-containing areas of the valve (including
values and then closed (no differential pressure across
stem seals and valve ends). This may require that the
the seat required). The valve shall then be tested to and
valve be in the partially open position. The shell test
meet the requirements of para. 6.2, while at 140°F (60°C).
shall be conducted at a temperature of 73°F ± 15°F
(23°C ± 8°C). The test fixturing shall not restrain the 6.3.3 Sustained-Pressure Test. Each basic valve
valve against any mode of failure or leakage. The mini- design shall be subjected to the sustained-pressure tests
mum duration of each of the two shell tests shall be as described herein to evaluate the long-term pressure
shown in Table 1. integrity of the valve shell and closure elements. All
valves shall be in the open position for the Pressure-
6.2.2 Seat Test. Each valve shall be seat closure shall
Boundary Test [see para. 6.3.3(a)] and in the closed posi-
tested at 4 psi ± 2 psi (0.28 bar ± 0.14 bar) and at a
tion for the Valve Closure Test [see para. 6.3.3(b)].
minimum of 1.5 times the valve design pressure. These
For both PE and PA-11, Table 3 offers two choices of
pressures shall be applied successively on each side of
pressures and duration times for the sustained pressure
the valve seat(s) to check the valve-sealing performance
test. The valve manufacturer may choose to test for
in both directions. The seat test shall be conducted at a
temperature of 73°F ± 15°F (23°C ± 8°C). The seat test’s 1,000 hr at the lower listed pressures, depending on
fixturing shall not restrain the valve against any mode valve DR, or for 170 hr at the higher listed pressures.
of failure or leakage. The minimum duration of each Either choice is valid. The valve manufacturer is not
portion of the test shall be as shown in Table 1. required to perform both tests.
The valves shall not fail, as defined in ASTM D1598,
6.3 Qualification Testing when subjected to the sustained pressure test.
(a) Pressure-Boundary Test. Six samples of each basic
6.3.1 Operational Test. It shall be demonstrated that valve design shall be connected at both ends to thermo-
each nominal size of each basic valve design is capable
(Insert after "...tests")
of successfully passing the seat leakage tests of
plastic pipe of appropriate wall thickness of a length of
para. 6.2.2, after having completed ten fully NVS less atthan
Foropened/ least <
five times its
1-1/4”, outside diameter or 20 in. (510 mm),
the
whichever is less. These assemblies shall be subjected to
closed cycles at 73°F ± 15°F (23°C ± 8°C). Sustained-Pressure
The valve tests may use
a sustained-pressure test as chosen from the sustained
shall be pressurized with air or other gas Table
to the design
3 DR 9.3test
pressure
pressuresvalues.
and minimum durations as listed in
pressure at one port with the other port open to atmo-
Table 3. The DRv for the valve shall be used in determin-
sphere before opening on each cycle. At the start of each
ing the test pressure. Failure of two of the six samples
cycle, the operating torque shall be measured and not
tested shall constitute failure in the test. Failure of one
exceed those in Table 2 for −20°F (−29°C).
of the six samples tested is cause for a retest of six
6.3.2 Temperature Resistance. It shall be demon- additional samples. Failure of one of the six samples in
strated that each nominal size of each basic valve design retest shall constitute failure in the test. Failure of a test
is capable of being operated at temperatures of sample shall be as defined in ASTM D1598.

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 ASME B16.40

(Add)
ASTM F2945-15, Standard
Specification for Polyamide
11 Gas Pressure Pipe,
MANDATORY APPENDIX II
Tubing, and Fittings REFERENCES 13

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Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance With
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Practice
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16a
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