All valves shall be suitable for the service conditions (Flow, Pressure, Temperature)

at which they are required to operate. Valves performing similar duties and of same
size, rating, material and type shall be interchangeable with one another.
All rising stem valves shall be provided with back seat to permit repacking (of
glands) with valves in operation. All valves shall preferably be of outside screw and
yoke type.
All gate valves shall be of full-way type, when in the full open position; the bore of
the valve shall not be constricted by any part of the gate.
Reconditioning of seating surface shall be possible without removing the valve body
from the line.
All valves shall be closed by rotating the hand wheel in the clockwise direction when
looking at the face of the hand wheel.
All valves shall have indicators or direction clearly marked on the hand wheel so
that the valves opening / closing can be readily determined.
Manually operated valve shall be provided with gear operator of proven quality
conforming to some internationally accepted standard and make if the torque
required operating the valve exceed 13.8 Kg.m.
All globe valves shall be of vertical stem type. The construction of globe valves
shall facilitate for easy disassembly of the internals (stem and disc).
All check valves body seat shall be inclined at such an angle from the vertical so as
to facilitate closing and to prevent chattering.
Direction of flow shall have an arrow cast or embossed on the body of valve.
The valves as well as all accessories shall be designed for easy disassembly and
maintenance. End to end dimensions shall be in accordance to ASME B 16.10 or as
per
respective codes.
All valves under the purview of IBR shall be provided with IBR certificate.
No asbestos or cadmium based material shall be used.
Y type globe valves are not acceptable.

The materials, design and construction of all types of valves shall be subject to the
approval of the purchaser

Globe valves shall have preferable curved or spherical seating and the discs shall be
free to revolve on the spindle.