MSS SP-99-1994 Reaffirmed 2001 Originally approved October 1987 Instrument Valves ‘Standard Practice Developed and Approved by the Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc. 127 Park Street, NE Vienna, Virginia 22180 (703) 281-6613MSS STANDARD PRACTICE SP-99 ‘An MSS Standard Practice is intended as a basis for common practice by the manufacturer, the user, and the general public. The existence of an MSS Standard Practice does not in itself preclude the manufacture, sale, or use of products not conforming to the Standard Practice. Man- datory conformance is established only by reference in a code, specifi- cation, sales contract, or public law, as applicable. the margins of this paragraph. The specific detail of the change may be determined ‘Substantive changes in this 1994 edition are “flagged” by parallel bars as shown on by comparing the material flagged with that in the previous edition. ‘Any part of this standard may be quoted. Credit lines should read ‘Extracted from MSS SP-99-1994, with ‘permission of the publisher, the Manufacturers Standardization Society.’ Reproduction prohibited under ‘copyright convention unless written permission is granted by the Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Vatve and Fittings Industry, Ine. Copyright ©, 1987 by ‘Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Ine. Printed in U.S.A.MSS STANDARD PRACTICE SP-99 | conrents | SECTION PAGE |. SCOPE.. DEFINITIONS - MATERIALS. DESIGN REQI QUALIFICATION TESTS ACCEPTANCE TESTING MARKING ....... TABLE | — APPLICABLE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS, FIGURE | — DIRECT MOUNTED INSTRUMENT MANIFOLD GASKE GROOVE AND FLANGE DETAILS . ANNEX A — REFERENCED STANDARDSMSS STANDARD PRACTICE SP-99 INSTRUMENT VALVES 1.1 This Standard Practice applies to small valves and manifolds developed for and pre- dominantly used in instrument, control and sampling piping systems. It covers steel and alloy valves of 1” nominal pipe size and smaller. and pressure ratings of 10,000 psi and lower at 100°F. 1.2. This Standard Practice applies to instru- ment valve designs including but not limited to needle valves, packless valves, ball vaives, plug valves, check valves and manifold valves. Instru- ment valves are generally of proprietary design; this Standard Practice is not intended to define or limit designs, construction, performance, envelope dimensions, or valve types. 1,3 The application of valve type, size, rating, materials of construction, and suitability for the service are the responsibility of the pur: chaser and are outside the scope of this standard. 1.4, The manufacturer shall provide pressure ratings for temperatures above 100°F. This temperature is the temperature of the pressure- containing shell of the component. In general, this temperature is the same as that of the contained fluid. Use of a pressure rating corre- sponding to a temperature other than that of the contained fluid is the responsibility of the user, subject to the requirements of applicable codes and regulations. DEFINITIONS 2.1. General. Definitions given in MSS SP-96 apply to this Standard Practice. 2.2 Instrument valves: Valves designed for use in instrument, control and sampling piping sys- tems, (e.g., see ASME B31.1, Article 122.3). 2.3. Instrument piping: Piping used to connect instruments to main piping or other instru- ments. 2.4 Control piping: Piping used to intercon- nect pneumatically or hydraulically operated control apparatus, or to signal transmission systems. 2.5 Sampling piping: Piping used for the col- lection of samples (such as steam, water, oil, gas, and chemicals) from process systems. 2.6 Manifold valve: valves fabricated into Wo or more instrument single valve body. l 2.7 Cold working pressure rating: The maxi mum allowable working pressure of a valve at ambient conditions (-20°F to 100°F), abbrevi- ated CWP. 2.8 Pressure boundary parts: The following items are defined to be pressure boundary parts, Each item may not apply to all valve designs. a) Body b) Bonnet ©) Union Nut 4) Body to Bonnet Bolting ©) Body Bolting 2.9 Packless Valve: A valve with a diaphragm or bellows stem seal instead of a packing or O-ring seal at the stem.MSS STANDARD PRACTICE SP-99 MATERIALS 3.1 General. The pressure boundary parts of the valve shall be made of the materials speci- fied herein 3.2. Non-pressure boundary parts (such as the stem, glands, packing nut) shall be made of materials compatible with the pressure bound- ary parts materials. 3.3. The following materials are acceptable for use as pressure boundary parts. | © Materiaisisted in ANSI/ ASME BI6.34 l ») Materials listed in MSS-SP-58 ©) Materials listed in Table 1 3.4 Material certifications shall be obtained for pressure boundary parts materials. Certifi- cations shall include chemical analysis and mechanical properties. 3.4.1. The manufacturer shall specify mini- mum mechanical properties for materials ordered to specifications which do not include ‘mechanical properties, 3.4.2. The manufacturer may specify mini- mum properties which are higher than those required by the ASTM specification or SP-S8. TABLE | APPLICABLE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS MATERIAL FORM ASTM GRADE SPECIFICATION | ORTYPE Carbon Steel Bars and Shapes A108 0.08 10 0.50 A516 Carbon Note (a) Forgings A108 Note (c) Austenitic Forging Bars Aula 303 Stainless Steel 304, 304L, 316, 316L, ASB ‘ Bars and Sh Note (b) 1s and Shapes an 303 A276 304, 304L, A580 316, 316L Notes: (a) Leaded or resulfurized grades shall not be used where welding is required. (b) Type 303 shall not be used where welding is required. (©) Forgings may be produced from A 108, a recognized bar material.MSS STANDARD PRACTICE SP-99 3.43, The maximum service temperature of aded or resulfurized steels shall be as specified in the material specification or piping code, or '500°F, whichever is less. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Valves designed in accordance with this practice shall have cold working pressure ratings established by hydrostatic proof and burst quali- fication tests, as specified in Section 5 4.1.1. Hydrostatic qualification tests shall be conducted on each design and size of valve to establish the CWP rating. 4.1.2. The CWP rating of valves of identical design and size but made of different materials shall be proportional to the allowable stress of each material or may be determined by hydro- static qualification tests on valves made of each material, at the manufacturer's option. 4.1.3. The CWP rating of valves of identical design and size but with different end connec- tions shall be determined by the rating of the valve or the end connection, whichever is less. 4.1.4 The CWP rating of a valve design may be established by the manufacturer at a value Jower than the rating allowed by the qualifica- tion tests of Section 5. In that case the lower pressure rating may be established for a valve design and size, regardless of materials or end connections. Such reduced ratings are usually dictated by performance limitations such as operating torque, cycle life, or non-metallic component limitations, 4.1.5 Packing nut adjustment may be neces- sary to compensate for temperature change. 4.2. End cone 4.2.1 Pipe threads: Tapered pipe threads shall be in accordance with one of the following: |») ANSI/ ASME BI.20.1 Pipe Threads, Gen- | eral Purpose b) ANSI BI.20.3 Pipe Threads, Dryseal [| © ANSI/CGA V-1-1987 Compressed Gas | Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections 4.2.2 Pipe Socket Weld Connections: The socket bore diameter and depth of socket shall be in accordance with the dimensions and toler [ances of ANSI/ ASME B16.11 4.2.3 Tube socket weld dimensions shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's standard. 4.2.4 Butt weld connections for pipe shall have an end preparation in accordance with [ASME B16.25. I 4.2.5 Butt weld connections for tube shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's stan- dard. 4.2.6 Pipe or tube stub extension end connec- tions may be socket welded or butt welded to the valve. The diameter and wall thickness shall be the manufacturer’s standard. The standard stub extension lengths are 3” or 6", measured from the end of the valve. 4.2.7 Mechanical tube fittings shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's design. Fit- tings may be machined integral with, welded, or threaded to the valve body, 4.2.8 Weld qualifications for end connections welded to the valve body shall be in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX. 4.2.9 Other end connections not listed herein may be provided as agreed upon by the manu- facturer and purchaser. 43. Direct_Mounted Instrument _Manifold Gasket Groove and Flange Details: The stand- ard groove for gaskets and minimum flange or plate thickness shall be per Figure 1. Other gToove dimensions shall be considered special.MSS STANDARD PRACTICE SP-99 935 ¢ SEE DETAIL A 2945 T 1 V7 I \ .395 MIN— |} p*— .935 ¢ REF —=¢ -945 11a 128 e@ 195 a 125 «215 R MAX TYP BREAK EDGE -B15 MAX TYP DETAIL A FIGURE | — DIRECT MOUNTED INSTRUMENT MANIFOLD GASKET GROOVE AND FLANGE DETAILS eMSS STANDARD PRACTICE SP-99 QUALIFICATION TESTS 5.1 General: Valve designs shall be qualified by hydrostatic proof and burst tests. 5.2 Documentation: Hydrostatic tests shall be. conducted in accordance with the manufactur er’s written procedure. Copies of the test proce- dure and test reports shall be kept on file by the manufacturer. 5.3. Test Valves: Hydrostatic tests conducted on pre-production prototypes shall be con- firmed by tests on at least three production valves. The CWP shall be based on the lowest, test pressure result of the three valves tested. 5.4, Material Properties: The actual tensile and yield strength of the pressure boundary parts of the test specimens shall be obtained from heat traceable material certifications or by submitting sample material from the same lot to testing in accordance with the procedures of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Sec- tion VIII, Article UG-101 (J). 5.5. Proof Test Procedure 5.5.1 Each test valve shall pass a hydrostatic [ shell proof test in accordance with the following | minimum requirements: a) Fluid: Water or hydraulic oil b) Temperature: 50°F to 125°F ©) Pressure: Two times the CWP rating 4) Time: One minute, minimum, at proof pressure ©) Position: Placed in all positions capable of subjecting pressure boundary components to internal pressure. 5.5.2 There shall be no visible leakage during the proof test at any pressure containing part, joint, or seal. 5.5.3. The stem packing may be adjusted dur- ing the proof test to stop leakage. No other adjustments are permitted on any other pres- sure boundary joints or seals. 5.6 Burs Test Procedure 5.6.1 Each test valve shall be hydrostatically [ sheil tested to failure by rupture. The hydrostatic pressure at which rupture occurs shall be recorded. The same valves used for the proof test shall be used for the burst test. 5.6.2 Leakage is permitted at the valve pack- ing, gaskets, and pressure retaining joints dur- ing the burst test, at pressures above the proof pressure. 5.6.3 If the hydrostatic test is stopped before rupture occurs, the highest sustained pressure attained shall be considered the burst pressure for that valve. 5.7 Pressure Rating Determination: The CWP rating shall be less than or equal to the pressure determined from the burst pressure as follows: P<0.25BT q/T, WHERE P = CWP Rating B = The lowest burst test pressure recorded for three specimens tested T, = Actual tensile strength of the test specimen Try. = Specified minimum tensile strength of the material ACCEPTANCE TESTING Each production valve shall pass a seat leakage test and a shell test.MSS STANDARD PRACTICE SP-99 6.1 The standard test methods shall be the liquid or gas test methods described herein. Either method may be used. 6.1.1 Liquid tests shall meet the following minimum requirements: a) Fluid: Water or other liquid of similar or Tower viscosity b) Pressu 1.1 times the CWP Rating, minimum, for seat tests. 1.5 times the CWP Rating, minimum, for shell tests ©) Temperatiire: 50°F to 125°F 4) Time: 5 seconds €) Acceptance criteria: No visible leakage 6.1.2 Gas tests shall meet the following mini- ‘mum requirements: a) Air, nitrogen, or other gas of similar or lower viscosity b) Pressure: 80 psi, minimum, for both shell and seat tests ©) Time: 15 seconds ) Acceptance criteria: No visible leakage ‘when immersed in water or coated with a leak detection solution 6.2 Alternative test_methods: Other leakage test methods may be used provided that the manufacturer demonstrates they are equal in sensitivity to the standard liquid or gas tests specified herein. MARKING 7.1 Bach valve shall be marked in accordance with MSS SP-25 with at least the following: a) Manufa ) Flow direction (if applicable) turer’s identification ©) Manufacturer’s model number ) Material grade (unless coded in model number) 7.2. Additional markings may be applied in accordance with MSS SP-25.MSS STANDARD PRACTICE SP-99 ANNEX A REFERENCED STANDARDS This Annex is an integral part of this Standard Practice which is placed after the main text for convenience. List of standards and specifications referenced in this Standard Practice show the year of approval. ANSI B120;3-1976 (R 91) Dryseal Pipe Threads (Inch) ANSI/ ASME BI.20.1-1983 (R 92) Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch) ANSI/ ASME B16,11-1991 Forged Steel Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded ‘ANSI/ ASME B16,34-1988 Valves-Flanged, Threaded and Welding End ANSI/CGA V-1-1987 Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections ASME B16.25-1992 Buttwelding Ends ‘ASME B31.1-1992 Power Piping ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX. ASTM A108-1990A Steel Bars, Carbon, Cold-Finished, Standard Quality ASTM A276-1992 _ Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Bars and Shapes ASTM A314-1992__ Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Billets and Bars for Forging ASTM AS76-1990B Steel Bars, Carbon, Hot-Wrought, Special Quality ASTM A580-1991B Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Wire ASTM AS8I-1992_Free-Machining, Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Wire and Wire Rods ASTM AS82-1992_Free-Machining, Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Bars, Hot-Rolled or Cold-Finished MSS SP-25-1993 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions ‘MSS SP-58-1993 Pipe Hangers and Supports — Materials, Design and Manufacture MSS SP.96-1991 Guidelines on Terminology for Valves and Fittings Dates preceded by R indicate date reaffirmed.MSS STANDARD PRACTICE SP-99 Publications of the following organizations appear on the above list: ANSI ASME ASTM CGA MSS. American National Standards Institute, Inc. 11 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 ‘The American Society of Mechanical Engineers 345 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 American Society for Testing and Material 1916 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Compressed Gas Association 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22202 Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc. 127 Park Street N.E. Vienna, VA 22180List of MSS Standard Practices (Price List Available Upon Request) seez001 Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flangot and Connecting End Flanges of Vas ana Fitage Se-62001 Spot Facing Yor Bronze, on and Steel Flanges Se-25-198 ‘Standard Marking System For Vales, Eng Flanges apd Usions Seaz999 Clase 150 Corosin Resiant Gat, Globe, Angle and Check Vatves weh Flanged and But Weld Ends se31994 (R01) Wrought Staness Soe! 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Stalese Sta ad Copper Nickel '5P-1201987 __—lenle Grape Packing Systm fo ising Stem Stee Vales (Dean Requverents) ‘5P-121-1857 __ Qualification Testng Methods fr Stem Packing fr Rang Stem Stes Va ‘Sb-1221867 Pane Indust all Vatves sez 1008 onerous Troaded ans Solder-Joet Unions fer Use With Copper Water Tube Se.1242001 Fabricated Tapping Sleeves 5e-125.2000 Gray en an Duta Iron nine, Spring Losded, Cote-Guded Check Valves se.1262000 Ste! Line Sprng-Aanated Corer Gused Check Vales ‘SP27 2001 Bracing fr Piping Sytem Saime-Wina-Oynamc Design, Selcton, Applicaton (YEAR) inscates yoor standard reatemed wihou substantive charges ‘A large numberof ermar MSS Pracoes have been approved bythe ANSI of ANS Standard, pushed by eters. In order to maintain a singe scurce 2 aunoratve Ffomaton, the MSS wiaraws ts Standard Prcica In such cases. Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc. 127 Park Street, N.E., Vienna, VA 22180-4620 (703) 281-6613 Fax # (703) 281-6671