1 - 1248 SP 4 Emm 24011 C2
1 - 1248 SP 4 Emm 24011 C2
FOR VALVES
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C2 GENERALLY REVISED AND IFC ARS AYS 10-Feb-14
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OWNER: PROJECT:
1 GENERAL 4
2 QUOTATIONS BY BIDDERS 8
4 DESIGN 9
7 PROTECTION 20
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1. GENERAL
1.1 Scope
This Specification covers the requirements for the supply of carbon steel, stainless steel, non- ferrous,
and nonmetallic manually operated valves to be installed in the 5000 MTPD Marjan Methanol Plant
located in Assaluyeh. Non-manual actuators (i.e., pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric motor actuators)
are not included in this specification. Valves covered by the Order are intended for application
under the jurisdiction of ASME B31.3.
1.2 Definitions
1.2.1 References to the term "Purchaser" in this specification shall define the Purchaser responsible for the
procurement of Methanol Plant which is EP Contractor.
1.2.2 References to the term "Supplier" in this specification shall define the person or company
responsible to the Purchaser for the preparation of piping bulk material as contractually defined.
1.2.3 References to the term "Bidder" in this specification shall define the person or company who
participate in the Bid to supply the valve.
1.3 Units
Valve dimensions shall be in accordance with ASME B16.10, unless otherwise specified. Metric
dimensions shall not be substituted for U.S. customary units for valves, and vice versa.
The Purchaser and Supplier shall mutually determine the measures that must be taken to comply with
all governmental codes, regulations, ordinances or rules that are applicable to the equipment as the first
precedence.
Codes, Standards and Specifications referred to herein, or in the MTO for valves and requisition form,
compose a part of this or extension Specification.
API 600 Bolted Bonnet Steel Gate Valves for Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
API 602 Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves for Sizes DN 100 and Smaller for the
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
API 603 Corrosion Resistant, Bolted Bonnet Gate Valves-Flanged and Butt - Welding
Ends
API 607 Fire Test for Soft Seated Quarter Turn Valves
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ASME B1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form)
ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS 1/2 Through NPS 24
ASTM A182/A182M Forged or Rolled Alloy and Stainless-Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings,
and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service
ASTM A193/A193M Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for High- Temperature
Service
ASTM A194/A194M Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High-Pressure and High-
Temperature Service
ASTM A216/A216M Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature
Service
ASTM A217/A217M Steel Castings, Martensitic Stainless and Alloy, for Pressure Containing Parts,
Suitable for High Temperature Service
ASTM A350/A350M Specification for Forgings, Carbon, and Low-Alloy Steel Requiring Notch
Toughness Testing for Piping Components
ASTM A352/A352M Specification for Castings, Ferritic, and Martensitic for Pressure
Containing Parts Suitable for Low-Temperature Service
ASTM A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
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ASTM A388 Standard practice for ultrasonic examination of heavy steel forgings
ASTM A961 Standard specification for common requirements for steel flanges, forged
fittings, valves, & parts for piping applications
ASTM E186 Standard Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (2 to 41/2-in. (51 to 114-
mm)) Steel Castings
ASTM E280 Standard Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (4 1/2 to 12-in. (114 to
305-mm)) Steel Castings
ASTM E446 Standard Reference Radiographs for Steel Castings up to 2 in. (51 mm) in
Thickness
EN ISO 17292 Specification for steel ball valves for the petroleum, petrochemical and allied
industries
EN ISO 15761 Steel gate, globe and check valves for sizes DN100 and smaller, for the
petroleum and natural gas industries
MSS SP-6 Standard Finished for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End
Flanges of Valves and Fittings
MSS SP-25 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions
MSS SP 53 Quality Standard for Steel Castings and Forgings for Valves,
Flanges and Fittings and Other Piping Components – Magnetic Particle
Examination Method
MSS SP 54 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Fittings and Other
Piping Components – Radiographic Examination Method
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MSS SP 55 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, Fittings & Other Piping
Components--Visual Method for Evaluation of Surface Irregularities
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
1.6.1 General
2) "Wafer body" valve describes a valve which is installed between mating pipe flanges and held in place
by the compressive force produced by the mating flange bolt forces. The flange bolts are exposed.
3) "Lug body" valve is a "single flange" valve where all the flange bolts are covered by the valve body
material. The valve is held in place either by the compressive force produced by the mating flange
bolt forces (drilled-thru), or by the use of cap screws threaded into the valve body (drilled and tapped).
4) "Flanged" valve is a double flanged valve that is installed in the piping system with two sets of stud
bolts. Some flanged valves have a few drilled and tapped holes due to the valve design (e.g., butterfly
valves).
5) "Port" refers to the minimum opening through the valve in the full open position.
6) "Full Port" (“Full Bore”): The port shall meet the minimum full opening requirements of the design
standard or as specified ASME B16.34 Appendix A where no port size is defined.
7) "Standard Port" and "Conventional Port": Industry terms with varying meanings depending on the design
standard. Usually used in conjunction with API 602 valves where a minimum port size is defined but no
descriptive term is used. When used with ASME B16.34, API 600 or API 603 valves, these terms mean
the port sizes as defined by those standards (i.e., full port per ASME B16.34 Appendix A).
8) "Reduced Port": A port smaller than full port, sometimes defined by the industry standard specified for
the valve. For example, API 602 defines port sizes which are reduced port but does not specify a
defining term. API 608 lists Reduced Port minimum diameters for each size valve.
9) “Venturi”: A substantially reduced port valve with a smooth transition from the valve ends to the
reduced opening.
10) "Dead End Service": A valve that shall be suitable for pressurized service during which the downstream
piping is removed for equipment maintenance. The valve shall be designed such that no downstream
flange is required to be installed during service, and the closure shall be leak tight.
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11) "Cap Screw": A headed bolt designed to secure two components together by engagement in a drilled
and tapped hole (similar but not identical to a machine bolt).
12) "Cryogenic": Austenitic stainless steel valves identified as “Cryogenic” or “impact tested” in the valve
description are intended for service colder than -101 °C.
2. QUOTATIONS BY BIDDERS
2.1.1 The Bidder shall submit a base quotation in complete compliance with the requisition. Otherwise, the
quotation will be rejected.
2.1.2 The following statement shall appear on the first page of the base quotation:
2.2.1 In addition to the base quotation, the Bidder may submit alternate quotations that take exception to or
deviate from the requirements of the requisition.
2.2.2 The following statement shall appear on the first page of the alternate quotation: all the deviations,
exceptions and substitutions not in compliance with the requisition shall be listed or identification later.
THIS ALTERNATE QUOTATION IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUISITION EXCEPT FOR THE
FOLLOWING DEVIATIONS, EXCEPTIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS:
2.3.1 The quotation shall include the cost of providing detailed drawings, documentation, examination, and
testing of the quoted valve as required by the inquiry.
2.3.2 The quotation shall include the cost of all preparation for delivery, packing, crating, loading,
cartage, and delivery in accordance with the instructions specified in inquiry.
2.3.3 Cost for required tests or examinations, including Positive Material Identification when specified, or
special tools (if need) for fabrication, lifting, erection, testing and maintenance of materials shall be
quoted as separate unit prices and shall be based on the bidder supplying testing equipment, facilities
and personnel.
2.3.4 The Bidder shall define and include separate quotations for recommended spare parts list for 2 years’
operation.
2.4.1 The Supplier shall assume responsibility for designing, fabricating, or procuring the valves to
perform in accordance with the specified operating and service conditions as indicated in the
Order.
2.4.2 The Supplier’s responsibility for complete compliance with the specified operating and service
conditions shall not be relieved, in whole or in part, by anything contained in the Order.
2.4.3 The Supplier shall refer all conflicts between the requirements of any requisition documents to the
Purchaser, in writing, for clarification and resolution before proceeding with the manufacture or
procurement of the affected valves.
2.4.4 Valves shall be new. Surplus, rebuilt or reconditioned valves are not permitted.
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2.4.5 Stock valves modified to meet requirements shall not be allowed without prior written approval by the
Purchaser.
2.4.6 For valves identified as "vacuum service" in the description, the manufacturer shall be required to
perform a vacuum test of at least one valve per type prior to award of Order (See Article 5.4).
Purchaser's Inspector shall witness the test, and the test results shall be submitted to the Purchaser for
review.
2.4.7 Available catalog dimensional data shall be submitted as part of the Quotation. Preliminary
drawings shall be submitted for all valves that are not covered by the catalogs.
2.4.8 Allowable Pressure-Temperature curves or tables shall be provided with the Quotation for all
valves which have working ratings lower than those defined in ASME B16.34 for the specified body
material and specified rating, and for all valves which fall outside the scope of ASME B16.34.
3.1 Records shall be supplied or maintained as specified in Purchasing Requisition for valve, the
Supplier Data Requirements Lists (SDRL's), and this specification.
3.2 All purchased materials test report or certificate should be prepared and delivered to Purchaser
according to EN10204 type 3.1B.
3.3 Certified dimensional drawings are required as specified on the Supplier Data Requirements Lists
(SDRL’s) included in the Order for all valves. Certified Dimensional drawings shall include all valve
components complete with the respective material specifications and descriptions.
3.4 Other data, such as Pressure-Temperature curves, flow data, etc., shall be submitted in accordance
with the SDRL's and this specification.
4. DESIGN
4.1 General
4.1.1 Substitutions
When materials cannot be supplied within the specified schedule, the following substitutions are
technically acceptable. See Tables 1 and 2. All substitutions are subject to prior written approval by
Owner Procurement. If materials are substituted, all tag markings and documentation must
reflect the actual materials supplied.
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Valve Pressure-Temperature ratings shall be in accordance with ASME B16.34 or the referenced Code
or Standard in the description. Pressure/Temperature rating curves or tables shall be submitted in
accordance with "Manufacturer's Standard" ratings (e.g., utility butterfly valves), and for valves derated
from the body rating standard (e.g., resilient seated ball valves). This requirement shall not be
interpreted as approval to deviate from the valve specifications.
Valve face-to-face or end-to-end dimensions shall be in accordance with ASME B16.10 unless
specified otherwise.
Unless otherwise specified, end connections shall be in accordance with the following Standards:
1) Flanged ends:
Flanged ends, including gasket surface finish, shall be in accordance with the following. When
not specified by the design standard, gasket surface finish shall be in accordance with MSS
SP-6. Unless noted otherwise, flanges shall be integrally cast or forged. Proposals to use welded-
on flanges require prior written approval by the Purchaser.
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c) ASME B16.5 Class 150 drilling for non-metallic valves (e.g., PVC, CPVC).
2) Socket-weld ends:
ASME B16.11: Socket-weld valves made by drilling threads out of threaded valves are
acceptable provided that the resulting socket dimensions and wall thicknesses meet the
requirements of ASME B16.11 and ASME B31.3, and that the valves have full warranty.
4) Butt weld ends: End preparation shall be in accordance with the specified design standard, and
shall match the size and wall thickness or schedule specified in the description. Where the end
preparation is not defined in the design standard, ASME B16.25, Figure 2a or 3a as applicable
shall be followed. Bores shall be in accordance with the description. Ends shall be internally
machined to match if required.
1) Valve bodies specified with tapped openings shall be bossed, drilled and tapped in accordance
with ASME B16.34. Threads shall be internally taper threaded in accordance with ASME
B1.20.1.
2) All threaded openings shall be plugged with solid, round, or square head plugs of wrought
material having the same nominal composition as the body. Plugs shall not be made from cast
material.
Tapped bolt holes on valve bodies for bolting to external flanges shall be internally threaded in
accordance with ASME B1.1. A complete set of cap screws for all drilled and tapped bolt holes shall
be furnished by the valve Supplier, with material as specified in the Order or the valve description.
Valves specified as "flanged" or "double flanged" shall be provided with individual end flanges with
drilled through bolt holes. Where it is necessary to drill and tap a few holes due to the valve body
design, cap screws shall be provided by the Supplier for the tapped holes. If the cap screw material
is not identified in the valve description, the Supplier shall consult the Purchaser for requirements.
Unless approved otherwise by the Purchaser, valve stems and check valve/butterfly valve shafts
shall be blow-out proof. "Blow-out proof" shall mean that no portion of the stem or shaft can be
ejected from the valve due to internal pressure from the following causes: failure of the
stem, shaft, stem-to-disc attachment or shaft-to-disc attachment; removal of the stem nut from
the yoke; removal of the packing gland; removal of the handle. Valve stems shall be designed
such that the weakest link is outside of the pressure boundary.
2) Installation Requirements
Valves with manual actuators shall be designed to be operable in horizontal or vertical lines with
the stem in any orientation. Any exceptions to this requirement shall be cause for rejection,
unless specifically approved by the Purchaser.
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3) The valve stem seal or packing shall be as specified in the purchase description. Interpretations
of the various valve stem seals or packings specified by Owner are as follows:
4.1.8 Handwheels
Handwheels, including handwheels on gear actuated valves, shall turn clockwise to close the valve.
Gear actuators shall be provided when specified in the description. Gear actuators shall be designed to
operate with a maximum rim pull of 80 pounds of force under the maximum rated differential pressure
across the valve. Gear actuators shall be installed with the handwheel shaft perpendicular to the
valve flow path, and shall be rotatable in minimum 90 degree increments.
Hand-gear operators shall be furnished for valves in the pressure classes and size listed below:
Pressure-seal bonnet valves shall be supplied only when specified in the description. "Breech-lock"
designs are not acceptable.
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1) "Fire-tested" certification. For soft-sealed ball valves, the valve design including the body and
bonnet joints, stem seals, and seats shall be certified "fire-tested" for flow in both directions in
accordance with API 607. If the valve design has a preferred direction of flow, the manufacturer
shall additionally furnish the derated pressures applicable for the operating and the "fire-tested"
conditions in the non-preferred direction.
2) Cryogenic ball valves shall be provided with pressure relief for body cavities. The liquid shall
be relieved to the upstream side, unless otherwise specified. Valves shall be identified by
permanent markings on the body which indicate the pressure relieving side. Final design shall be
approved by the Purchaser.
3) Ball valves with hollow-ball construction shall not be allowed without prior written approval by the
Purchaser.
4) All ball valves shall be equipped with a position indicator to show the relative position of the
actuator and the ball closure. The position indicator shall be graduated to indicate the percentage
of opening. The design shall be such that the position of the handle/indicator cannot be changed
during disassembly and reassembly of the valve.
5) Valve handles shall be heat resistant and capable of withstanding direct exposure to fire
without becoming inoperable.
6) End connections shall be threaded, socket welding, or flanged as specified in the description.
7) Threaded valves shall have internal taper threads in accordance with ASME B1.20.1.
8) Chrome plated balls are not acceptable. The use of other types of metallic plated or coated balls
shall be approved by the Purchaser.
9) The selection of seal materials for ball valves shall be based on actual maximum and minimum
operating temperatures of the valves.
10) All soft seated socket weld ball valves shall be supplied with 150mm (min) length pipe nipples
welded in each end to give an overall length of 400mm.
1) All butterfly valves shall be equipped with a position indicator to show the relative position of the
actuator and the closure. The position indicator shall be graduated to indicate the percentage of
opening. The design shall be such that the position of the handle/indicator cannot be changed
during disassembly and reassembly of the valve.
a) For resilient seated butterfly valves, the valve design, including the seat retainer joints, stem
seals, and seats shall be certified "fire-tested" for flow in both directions. If the valve
design has a preferred direction of flow, the manufacturer shall additionally furnish the derated
pressures applicable for the operating and the "fire-tested" conditions in the non-preferred
direction.
b) Steel seats shall be provided in the butterfly valve body, supplementing the soft seal rings,
for protection in case fire destroys the soft seal material. The secondary steel seats shall
be designed to protect the soft seals from the throttling effect produced by opening and closing
the valve. Seat retainer ring joints and stem seals shall be of a "fire- tested" design that
prevents external leakage.
c) High performance butterfly valves shall be in accordance with API 609, Category B for Class
600 and lower, and shall be fully rated for flow in both directions.
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d) Lug end (drilled and tapped) butterfly valves shall be suitable for "dead-end" shutoff service at
the full rated pressure without a downstream flange installed.
"Fire-tested" certification: For soft-sealed non-lubricated plug valves specified as fire tested, the body
and bonnet joints and stem seals shall be fire-tested for external leakage in accordance with API 607.
The plug shall be vented to the upstream side; thus the valve will be unidirectional, and shall be
marked in accordance with Paragraph 6.4.7 of this specification.
All check valves with return spring shall have the pressure loss and the spring characteristics
consigned.
Check valves shall be of the retainerless design unless approved otherwise by the Purchaser. When
retainers are approved,
1) Hinge pin retainer plugs for check valves shall not be made from cast iron or ductile iron.
2) Threaded retainer plugs for hinge pins on steel or nickel alloy valves shall be seal welded.
4.3.1 General
1) Body and trim materials shall be supplied in accordance with the material standards
specified in the valve line item description. When pressure containing parts are specified as forged,
substitution of castings is not permitted without the Purchaser's approval.
2) All carbon steels, including normalized steels, used for the fabrication of valves shall have a
maximum carbon content of 0.20%.
The carbon equivalent of these materials, calculated using the formula shall be less than 0.42%:
Mn Cr Mo V Cu Ni
C .E . C
6 5 15
4) Carbon steel valves for use in low temperature service to –46°C shall be fine grain treated.
5) According to ASTM A262 practice E, intergranular corrosion testing is required for austenitic valves
as per each lot of heat treatment, and testing is required on the sensitized condition.
6) The stem nut (yoke sleeve) for gate and globe valves shall be made of stainless steel or austenitic
ductile iron, ASTM A-439 D-2 or D-2C, shall have a suitable bearing quality, and shall have a
minimum melting point of 954°C. To prevent galling, there shall be a minimum hardness difference
of 50 HB between the stem and stem nut when similar or like materials are used.
7) Aluminum, copper, or copper bearing alloys are not permitted for wetted parts in the
material of construction for carbon steel and stainless steel valves, except that valve shafts made
of 17-4Ph stainless steel are acceptable.
8) Where a solid wedge is specified, it is the Manufacturer's choice to supply it solid or flexible. When
a flexible wedge is specified, the solid one shall be not accepted.
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9) For hard faced trim, supplier shall submit details about the process of hard facing and the minimum
thickness of the facing after all machining is completed. This information shall be submitted as part
of this quotation.
2) Unless specified otherwise, packing shall consist of an all-graphite packing ring arrangement.
a) Inner rings shall be endless die-formed flexible graphite with a corrosion inhibitor, 1120
kg/m3 nominal die-formed density, minimum 95% pure graphite.
b) Top and bottom rings shall be interlaced braided graphite filament with a corrosion
inhibitor.
d) Chloride content shall be limited to 200 ppm (parts per million) maximum, and sulfur content
shall be limited to 1200 ppm maximum.
2) Trims shall be as specified in the description and this specification. Where API trim numbers are
specified, trims shall be as defined in API 600 or API 602 for gate, globe and check valves, and in
API 594 for wafer check valves.
3) To meet delivery times, API trim substitutions are permitted as defined in Paragraph 4.1.1.
4) All trim material deposited by welding shall be carried out in accordance with ASME Code Section
IX.
5) Free machining grades of 13Cr are not permitted for valve trim including the stem.
1) Gaskets shall be in accordance with the standard to which the valve is manufactured unless
otherwise specified.
2) Metallic and nonmetallic bonnet and cover gaskets shall have corrosion resistance equal, at least,
to that of the body and bonnet material.
3) Body, bonnet and cover gaskets shall be suitable for the following temperatures:
b) Spiral wound metal with flexible graphite filler: As approved by the Purchaser.
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5) Ring gaskets for valves with ring-joint bonnets or covers shall have maximum hardness in
accordance with the following:
a) Soft iron - 90 HB
b) 2. 5 chrome - 130 HB
e) Monel - 125 HB
Bolting shall be supplied as specified in the description. Where bolting materials are not specified, the
following table applies:
5.1.1 All completed valve assemblies shall meet the pressure test and examination requirements of API
598 unless approved otherwise by the Purchaser. Valves which contain elastomeric O-rings (e.g.,
Neoprene, Viton, etc.), are provided from stock, and are older than 5 years from the date of
manufacture shall be retested.
5.1.2 When specified, quarter-turn valves shall additionally be fire tested per API 607. Testing shall be done
with the final gear operator installed.
5.1.3 All pressure containing welds shall be considered as a part of the valve assembly and shall be
subject to all applicable design, fabrication, material, examination, testing, and inspection
requirements.
5.1.4 The type and/or style of stem packing used during the pressure test shall be the same as that final
packing supplied with the valve.
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When specified in the Purchase Order, valves identified as “Cryogenic” in the description shall be
cryogenically tested in accordance with Technical Specification.
When vacuum service is specified in the description, vacuum testing shall be performed in
accordance with a procedure approved by the Purchaser.
Materials to be positive material Identified shall be in accordance with the Order and Technical
Standard.
5.5.1 Materials tested by an approved analysis method shall contain the amounts of alloying elements for
stainless steels, CrMo alloys and nickel alloys materials. Alloys shall be acceptable if the alloying
elements are within the ranges permitted by the material specification plus the tolerance of the
approved equipment or method used.
5.5.2 In the case of percentage PMI of a batch, heat or lot, only those items actually PMI tested shall be
marked with the letters "PMI". Items in the same batch, heat, or lot covered by percentage
identification, but which have not been tested, shall be marked with the letters "PMI-B".
5.5.3 For manually operated valves, the body and bonnet of 10% of each heat/lot, with a minimum of one
valve, shall be PMI tested. For each PMI tested valve, 10% (or minimum one) of the body and
bonnet bolting, except ASTM A193-B7 bolting shall be PMI tested.
5.5.4 If a failed component is detected in any of the sampled heat/lots, 100% of the components in that lot
shall be PMI tested.
1) Unless specified otherwise, valves specified with body material A350-LF2 shall be Class 1, impact
tested at -46°C.
2) When “impact tested” or “cryogenic service” is noted in the valve description for austenitic stainless
steel cast valves (e.g., ASTM A351) or forged valves (e.g., ASTM A182), the cast valve bodies and any
welding to the cast or forged valves shall be impact tested in accordance with the following
requirements:
a) Each heat of ASTM A351 material shall be impact tested in accordance with the methods
in ASTM A370. The notched bar impact properties of the material shall be determined by testing a
set of three (3) Charpy V-notch specimens for each heat at -196°C or colder. The notched bar
impact test specimens shall be machined to the form and dimensions shown in ASTM A370,
Standard Full Size Charpy V-notch specimens, Figure 11(a). Each of the three (3) specimens
tested in each set shall have a lateral expansion opposite the notch not less than 0.38 mm (0.015
in.). When the value of lateral expansion for one specimen of a set is less than 0.38 mm (0.015
in.), but not less than 0.25 mm (0.10 in.), retests can be done in accordance with ASME Section
VIII, Paragraph UHA-51(a)(3).
i Weld metal deposits for production welds (e.g., welding of extended bonnets), or repair
welds shall be impact tested in accordance with Paragraph 323.2.2 and Table 323.2.2 of
ASME B31.3 at -196 °C or colder. Alternatively, the welding procedure qualification shall be
qualified at -196°C or colder in accordance with the requirements of Paragraph 323.3 of ASME
B31.3. Impact tests that meet the requirements of Table 323.3.1, which are performed as
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part of the weld procedure qualification, will satisfy all requirements of Paragraph 323.2.2, and
need not be repeated for production welds.
ii To ensure impact properties of austenitic stainless steel weld consumables used for “cryogenic”
valves, each heat, lot or batch of filler metal and filler metal/flux combination to be used in
manufacture shall be impact tested at -196°C or colder. Impact testing shall use the methods in
ASTM A370 and the acceptance criteria of ASME B31.3, Paragraph 323.5(b).
5.7.1 Non-Destructive Examination shall be required for cast steel valves CL900 and above as follows:
1) Radiographic examination is required for critical areas of each valve as per Fig 6 through 16 in ASME
B16.34, acceptance standard shall conform to table 302.3.3D in ASME B31.3, and Defect category
D,E,F shall be none.
2) Liquid Penetrant Examination shall be required for austenitic stainless steel at the proportion of 100%
as per ASTM E165, acceptance standard shall conform to Annex D in ASME B16.34 as minimum
requirement, Magnetic Particle Examination shall be required for carbon steel and chrome-
molybdenum alloy steel at the proportion of 100% as per ASTM E709, acceptance standard shall
conform to Annex D in ASME B16.34 as minimum requirement. Substitution of examination method
shall be approved by purchaser.
5.7.2 Non-Destructive Examination shall be required for forging steel valves CL900 and above as follows:
1) Ultrasonic Examination shall be required at the at the proportion of 100% as per ASTM A388,
acceptance standard shall conform to Annex E in ASME B16.34 as minimum requirement.
2) Liquid Penetrant Examination shall be required for austenitic stainless steel at the proportion of 20%
as per ASTM E165, acceptance standard shall conform to Annex D in ASME B16.34 as minimum
requirement, Magnetic Particle Examination shall be required for carbon steel and chrome-
molybdenum alloy steel at the proportion of 20% as per ASTM E709, acceptance standard shall
conform to Annex D in ASME B16.34 as minimum requirement. Substitution of examination method
shall be approved by purchaser.
5.7.3 Non-Destructive Examination shall be required for cast steel valves CL600 and below as follows:
1) Liquid Penetrant Examination shall be required for austenitic stainless steel at the proportion of 5% as
per ASTM E165, acceptance standard shall conform to Annex D in ASME B16.34 as minimum
requirement, Magnetic Particle Examination shall be required for carbon steel and chrome-
molybdenum alloy steel at the proportion of 5% as per ASTM E709, acceptance standard shall conform
to Annex D in ASME B16.34 as minimum requirement. Substitution of examination method shall be
approved by purchaser.
5.7.4 Non-Destructive Examination shall be required for weld metal of valves as follows:
1) Radiographic examination is required for weld metal of all the valves CL900 and above, acceptance
standard shall conform to table 302.3.3D in ASME B31.3, and Defect category D,E,F shall be none.
2) For weld metal of valves CL600 and below, Liquid Penetrant Examination shall be required for
austenitic stainless steel at the proportion of 5% as per ASTM E165, acceptance standard shall
conform to Annex D in ASME B16.34 as minimum requirement, Magnetic Particle Examination shall be
required for carbon steel and chrome-molybdenum alloy steel at the proportion of 5% as per
ASTM E709, acceptance standard shall conform to Annex D in ASME B16.34 as minimum
requirement. Substitution of examination method shall be approved by purchaser.
5.7.5 Non-Destructive Examination shall be required for bevel end of valves as follows:
1) Liquid Penetrant Examination shall be required for austenitic stainless steel at the proportion of 100%
as per ASTM E165, acceptance standard shall conform to Annex D in ASME B16.34 as minimum
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requirement, Magnetic Particle Examination shall be required for carbon steel and chrome-molybdenum
alloy steel at the proportion of 100% as per ASTM E709, acceptance standard shall conform to
Annex D in ASME B16.34 as minimum requirement. Substitution of examination method shall be
approved by purchaser.
6.1 All valves shall be marked in accordance with the industry standard to which they are manufactured and
project's specification for "Marking and color code of bulk piping material", Doc. No. 1248-SP-4-EMM-
24009. However, MSS SP-25 shall be used as the minimum guideline.
6.2 Stamping on all austenitic stainless steels and impact tested materials shall be with “low-stress” steel
stamps having round or “U” shaped cross sections or with “interrupted-dot “ die stamps.
6.3 Marking with paint or ink on all austenitic stainless steels shall be with a water insoluble material that
contains no harmful substance; e.g., metallic pigments, sulfur, or chlorides, which would harmfully
affect austenitic stainless steels at ambient or elevated temperatures.
6.4.1 The Manufacturer shall attach to each valve a metal nameplate or tag of corrosion resistant metal
stamped with characters approximately 5 mm high with the manufacturer's name and model number,
and the size and style of valve. Metal tags, if used, shall have a minimum thickness of No. 20 USS
gage (1 mm) and shall be permanently attached by stainless steel wire to the handwheel or yoke, or
gland bolting.
6.4.2 In addition, the Supplier shall attach a stainless steel tag with stainless steel wire stamped with the
Purchaser valve tag number (e.g., GAAAAA), stamped in characters no less than 2 mm high. Tags for
valves with extended stems for underground installation shall include the extension length.
6.4.3 Soft-seated valves: Supplier shall tag each socket welded and buttwelded valve with the
Manufacturer's instructions for installation, welding, and post weld heat treatment (PWHT). Tag shall
be corrosion resistant and attached with corrosion resistant metal wire.
6.4.4 Valves specified with drilled and tapped body or bonnet openings (Refer to Paragraph 4.1.5) shall be
tagged with securely attached, weather protected instructions for shop or field seal welding of
attachments (e.g., nipples and bracing) to the valve.
6.4.5 All valves having a preferred direction of flow shall have their bodies legibly marked with an arrow cast
on the valve body or the word "in" or "inlet" cast or stamped on the inlet end of the body to indicate the
direction of flow.
6.4.6 Manufacturer's standard soft-sealed valves shall be permanently marked or tagged with the valve
temperature pressure rating at 38°C and at minimum and maximum rated temperature. For valves
with a preferred flow direction, this data shall be given for both the preferred and non- preferred
directions.
6.4.7 When check valves are provided with a drilled orifice hole in the plate, the size of the orifice shall be
stamped on the body with a low stress stamp near the flow arrow.
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7. PROTECTION
7.1 Protection
7.1.1 Unmachined exterior surfaces of valves shall be painted in accordance with the manufacturer’s
standard; however, austenitic and non-ferrous surfaces shall not be painted.
7.1.2 Austenitic stainless steels and high nickel alloy materials shall not be in contact with any substance
which contains chlorides.
7.1.3 All machined and threaded surfaces of carbon steel and ferritic alloy steel materials, except weld
bevels, shall be coated with an easily removable corrosion inhibitor.
7.1.4 Weld bevels shall be free of dirt, oil, grease, scale, rust, and other foreign materials. All weld
bevels of carbon steel and ferritic alloy steel materials shall be coated, after cleaning, on the inside
and outside for a distance of approximately 75 mm from the end of the weld bevel with a weldable
corrosion inhibitor.
7.1.5 All weld bevels shall be closed with metal or plastic caps to prevent damage and entrance of
foreign material.
7.1.6 All socket-weld ends and threaded ends shall be closed with metal or plastic protectors that fit either
inside or outside to prevent damage and entrance of foreign materials.
7.1.7 Valve flanges shall be protected with bolted full size flange covers. A 6 mm minimum thickness
sponge rubber cord gasket shall be placed between the flange face and flange cover. Acceptable
flange covers shall be:
7.1.8 Flange covers shall be secured with appropriately sized machine bolts as follows:
1) For flanges having 4 to 28 bolt holes, a bolt shall be placed in at least every other bolt hole,
with a minimum of 4 bolts used.
2) For flanges having more than 28 bolt holes, bolts shall be placed in at least every fourth bolt
hole.
7.1.9 The inside of all valves and components shall be dry and free of debris before the covers or caps are
attached.
7.2.1 Valves specified for "Oxygen Service" shall be cleaned, labeled, and packaged in accordance with
CGA Pamphlet G-4.1 or the Manufacturer's standard if submitted and approved by the Purchaser.
7.2.2 Valves specified for "Chlorine Service" shall be cleaned in accordance with the Chlorine Institute
Pamphlet No. 6.
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8.1 The Supplier shall be responsible for suitably packaging the valve to protect it from damage or loss
during handling and shipment and any special requirements or storage conditions specified in the
inquiry.
8.2 Valves shall be prepared for shipment in such a manner so as to minimize damage or
atmospheric corrosion to inside or outside surfaces, or parts, during storage or while in transit.
Particular attention shall be given to the protection of austenitic stainless steel from exposure to salt
water or salt spray during shipment and storage. Stainless steel valves shall be covered, and shall not
be in contact with porous or fibrous materials such as wood or cardboard.
8.3 The Supplier shall optimize the size, weight, and complexity of the packaging and packaging
materials to minimize the cost of transport, handling, storage, and field removal of packaging
material. Containerized and unitized packing procedures shall be utilized to the greatest extent
possible. The valve shall be packed to ensure an even distribution of weight within the package and
shall include lifting lugs or designated lifting points.
8.4 Threaded and socket welded valves shall be packed in wooden boxes or kegs.
8.5 All packaging and protective material shall maintain its integrity and perform its intended function
through all phases of handling, transport, and storage.
8.6 Each shipping package shall be durably marked with the receiving address, Purchaser’s valve
number, Purchase Order Number, Requisition number, and Project Number.
8.7 Valves shall not be transported as open above deck cargo without prior written approval of the
Purchase.
8.8 In addition to the requirements stated herein, shipping and packaging shall be in accordance with the
specifications referenced in the Purchase Order.
8.9 Valves shall be shipped with the closure in the open, closed or intermediate position in
accordance with the Manufacturer's recommendations.