GEST 94 204 Edition 1 (Pneumatically Operated Valves For Use On Storage Tanks For Liquid Chlorine)

PNEUMATICALLY OPERATED VALVES FOR USE ON
STORAGE TANKS FOR LIQUID CHLORINE
GEST 94/204
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RESPONSIBLE CARE IN ACTION
Chlorine is essential in the chemical industry and consequently there is a need for
chlorine to be produced, stored, transported and used. The chlorine industry has
co-operated over many years to ensure the well-being of its employees, local
communities and the wider environment. This document is one in a series which
the European producers, acting through Euro Chlor, have drawn up to promote
continuous improvement in the general standards of health, safety and the
environment associated with chlorine manufacture in the spirit of Responsible
Care.
The voluntary recommendations, techniques and standards presented in these

documents are based on the experiences and best practices adopted by member
companies of Euro Chlor at their date of issue. They can be taken into account in
full or partly, whenever companies decide it individually, in the operation of existing
processes and in the design of new installations. They are in no way intended as a
substitute for the relevant national or international regulations which should be fully
complied with.
It has been assumed in the preparation of these publications that the users will
ensure that the contents are relevant to the application selected and are correctly
applied by appropriately qualified and experienced people for whose guidance they
have been prepared. The contents are based on the most authoritative information
available at the time of writing and on good engineering, medical or technical
practice but it is essential to take account of appropriate subsequent developments
or legislation. As a result, the text may be modified in the future to incorporate
evolution of these and other factors.
This edition of the document has been drawn up by the Equipment Working Group
to whom all suggestions concerning possible revision should be addressed through
the offices of Euro Chlor.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OBJECTIVE 8
2. DEFINITIONS 8
2.1. Pneumatically Operated Valve 8
2.2. Internal Valve 8
2.3. External Valve 8
2.4. Pneumatic Actuator 8
2.5. Manual Override 9
2.6. Accessories 9
3. VERIFICATION OF THE VALVE 9
4. BASIC FUNCTIONS 9
5. DESIGN PRINCIPLES 10
5.1. Valve Type 10
5.2. Compatibility with the Storage Tank 11
5.3. Inspection and Maintenance 11
6. VALVE OPERATION 11
6.1. Normal Operation 11
6.2. Failure of Pneumatic Pressure 12
6.3. Manual Control 12
6.4. Emergency Closure 12
7. PRESSURE DESIGNATION 12
8. PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS 13
9. NOMINAL SIZES 13
10. EXTERNAL VALVE DESIGN 13
10.1. Body 13
10.1.1. General 13
10.1.2. Body Wall Thickness 13
10.1.3. Body End Ports and Seat Bore 14
10.1.4. Drain Tapping 14
10.1.5. End Flanges and the Body to Bonnet/Cover Flange 14
10.1.6. Flange Facing Finish 15
10.1.7. Centre-to-Face Dimensions 15
10.2. Bonnet/Cover 15
10.3. Pneumatic Actuator Mounting 16
10.4. Disc and Disc Nut 16
10.5. Body Seat and Disc Seat 17
10.6. Stem 17
10.7. Bellows Seal 19
10.8. Auxiliary Stuffing Box 19
10.9. Bellows Leakage Detection Tappings 20
10.10. Indicator 20
10.11. Bolting 20
10.12. Soft Seal Ring 21
10.13. Mechanical Strength 21

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11. INTERNAL VALVE DESIGN 21

11.1. General 21
11.2. Body 21
11.3. End Connections 22
11.4. Ball/Disc and Seat Arrangement 22
12. PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR 22
12.1. General 22
12.2. Diaphragm Type with Spring Return 24
13. MANUAL OVERRIDE 24
13.1. General 24
13.2. Method of Operation 26
13.3. Handwheel 26
13.4. Stem Lubrication 26
14. MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION 27
14.1. General 27
14.2. Restrictions on Chemical Analysis and Physical Properties 27
14.3. Impact Requirements 27
14.4. Castings 29
14.5. Forgings 29
14.6. Disc Seating and Seat 29
14.6.1. Metal to Metal 29
14.6.2. Soft Seal Ring 30
14.7. Bellows 30
14.8. Packing and Gaskets 30
14.9. Actuators 30
15. REPAIRS TO CASTINGS 31
16. WELDING 31
17. EXAMINATION 31
17.1. General 31
17.2. Extent of Examination 31
18. PRODUCTION TESTING 32
18.1. Hydrostatic Pressure Testing of Components 32
18.2. Pneumatic Pressure Testing of Assembled Valves 33
18.2.1. General 33
18.2.2. Shell Test of the External Valve 33
18.2.3. Shell Test of the Internal Valve 33
18.3. Pneumatic Seat Test 34
18.3.1. Pneumatic Seat Test of Internal Valve 34
18.3.2. Pneumatic Seat Test of External Valve 34
18.3.3. Minimum Actual Working Parameters of the Valve 35
18.3.4. Testing of the Assembled Equipment 36
18.3.5. Cv Measurement 37
19. TEST AND MATERIAL CERTIFICATES 38

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20. MARKING 38
20.1. Required Marking 38
20.2. Body Marking 38
20.2.1. External Valve Body 38
20.2.2. Internal Valve Body 39
20.3. Identification Plate Marking for External and Internal Valves Details 39
20.4. Identification Plate Marking for Pneumatic Actuator Details 39
20.5. Additional Body Marking and Identification Plate Marking 40
21. PREPARATION FOR DESPATCH 40
21.1. General 40
21.2. Painting 40
21.3. Drying and Blanking 40
21.4. Disc Position 42
22. REFERENCES 42

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FOREWORD
Pneumatically operated valves for use on storage tanks for liquid chlorine need to
satisfy a number of basic functions and technical characteristics so different to
other types of valves. The functions and characteristics necessary to satisfy the
Euro Chlor safety criteria for the containment of liquid chlorine are given in this
document which covers design, manufacture, materials, examination, testing and
verification.
This document, which has the status of a recommendation, is based on the

satisfactory experience of pneumatically operated valves for use on rail and road
tankers conceived, manufactured and developed over a period of some thirty years
by a limited number of valve manufacturers.
The procedure for Euro Chlor verification of pneumatically operated valves for use
on storage tanks for liquid chlorine is given in GEST 94/201 - Procedure for
Verification of Pneumatically Operated Valves for Use on Rail and Road
Tankers and ISO-Containers for Liquid Chlorine.
For information relating to the installation, removal and maintenance of valves

which satisfy this document reference should be made to GEST 76/53 - Code of
Good Practice for Installation, Removal and Maintenance of Pneumatic
Valves on Road and Rail Tankers and ISO-Containers for Liquid Chlorine.
NOTE: Where this document uses the term “agreed”, this means “agreed in
writing” between the valve manufacturer and the buyer.

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1. OBJECTIVE
This Recommendation is intended to establish the technical characteristics for

pneumatically operated valves for use on storage tanks for liquid chlorine and
directly mounted on the tank. It concerns the design of the valves and their
manufacture, materials, examination, testing and verification. The
Recommendation also includes the method of using these valves, designed
to improve safety standards, during the transfer of liquid chlorine to or from
storage.
2. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Euro Chlor document the following definitions apply:
2.1. Pneumatically Operated Valve
A valve designed specifically for installation on storage tanks for liquid

chlorine. It comprises an assembly of an internal valve, an external valve, a
pneumatic actuator, a manual override and accessories.
2.2. Internal Valve
A spring loaded check valve which protrudes into the storage tank. The
internal valve is opened by the downward movement of the stem of the
external valve when the external valve is opened.
2.3. External Valve
A globe type angle valve which is mounted on top of the internal valve,
external to the storage tank.
2.4. Pneumatic Actuator
A valve operator which is of a spring opposed diaphragm/piston type giving

linear movement of the actuator stem.

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2.5. Manual Override
A device which is fitted to the body of the pneumatic actuator and which
allows manual operation of the external valve stem.
2.6. Accessories
Devices such as position indicators, micro switches, bellows leakage
detectors, etc.
Note: Appendix A shows a typical pneumatically operated valve and

identifies the various parts of the valve using the definitions given in
2.2 to 2.5.
3. VERIFICATION OF THE VALVE
Pneumatically operated valves, to this Recommendation, should be subject to

Euro Chlor verification in accordance with GEST 94/201 - Procedure for
Verification of Pneumatically Operated Valves for Use on Rail and Road
Tankers and ISO-Containers for Liquid Chlorine in order to ensure that the
valve satisfies this Recommendation and in particular the basic functions and
technical characteristics relevant to the safety criteria for the safe storage of
liquid chlorine.
Note: The procedure for inspection and testing prior to Euro Chlor
verification is given in GEST 86/129 - Procedure for an
Independent Assessment of Valves for Use on Liquid Chlorine,
Prior to Consideration for Euro Chlor Homologation.
4. BASIC FUNCTIONS
The pneumatically operated valve shall fulfil five basic functions:
a) Allow safe transfer of liquid chlorine into an out of the storage tank;
b) Provide an external valve capable of a tight seal against the passage of
gas or liquid;
c) Close rapidly;
d) Provide, within the storage tank, a tight seal in the event of failure of the
external valve body;
e) Provide remote operation.

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In order to fulfil these functions the pneumatically operated valve shall

include:
1) A valve, called the internal valve, located within the storage tank. It shall
be operable remotely, close rapidly and ensure a tight seal within the
storage tank. In the case of failure of the motive fluid to the pneumatic
actuator, the internal valve shall close automatically, as well as the
external valve.
2) A globe type angle valve, called the external valve, which is located
outside the storage tank and directly mounted on the flange of the internal
valve. The external valve shall be leak free, designed and located in such
a way that, in the event of impact, the internal valve will not be damaged.
This may be achieved by, for example, the inclusion of a breaking zone or
designed failure point.
3) Pneumatic operation facility.
4) Manual operation facility (manual override).
During the transfer of liquid chlorine it should always be possible to close the
valve rapidly and remotely to ensure safe operation. In the case of
emergency closure, the internal valve should remain gas and liquid tight in
such a manner as to permit suitably trained personnel, using appropriate
protective clothing and equipment (see GEST 91/171 - Personnel Protective
Equipment for Use with Chlorine) to carry out any necessary repairs.
A security device should be fitted to the manual override so to prevent any

unauthorised operation of the valve.
5. DESIGN PRINCIPLES
5.1. Valve Type
The pneumatically operated valve shall comprise an assembly of an

external valve (see Clause 10), an internal valve (see Clause 11) a
pneumatic actuator, a manual override and accessories. The
pneumatically operated valve shall satisfy the recommendations given in
Clause 4. The external valve and internal valve shall be completely
independent of each other except that when they are installed the external
valve stem shall contact the internal valve disc/ball during opening.
The external valve shall have a stem and disc which is directly in line with
the internal valve ball/disc.

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5.2. Compatibility with the Storage Tank
The pneumatically operated valve shall be capable of being mounted on a

special connection, on the storage tank, with the internal valve protruding into
the storage tank and securely bolted to the special connection independently
of the external valve. The external valve shall be mounted in contact with and
directly above the internal valve using studs that pass through holes in the
flange of the internal valve and secured to the same special connection.
The attachment and gas tightness of the pneumatically operated valve

flanged connections to the storage tank should be studied with particular
care. Crevices in which there is a risk of dirt or moisture accumulating shall, if
at all possible, be avoided. Those which are unavoidable shall be adequately
protected against the ingress of moisture by use of suitable sealing products
with an adequate level of permanent elasticity.
5.3. Inspection and Maintenance
The design of the pneumatically operated valve shall allow the individual
components to be adequately inspected and readily maintained.
6. VALVE OPERATION
6.1. Normal Operation
With no pneumatic pressure acting on the diaphragm the actuator springs

shall maintain the external valve in the closed position. At the same time the
internal valve spring shall maintain the internal valve in the closed position.
The application of pneumatic pressure to the diaphragm shall cause

compression of the actuator springs and move the actuator stem. Initial
movement of the stem shall move the external valve disc from contact with its
seat. Further movement of the stem shall result in the external valve stem
contacting the internal valve ball/disc.

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Still further movement of the stem shall move the internal valve ball/disc from
contact with the seat and compress valve spring. Finally at full stroke both
the external valve and the internal valve shall be open and the actuator
spring(s) and internal valve spring subject to compressive forces of such
magnitude as to cause, upon release of pneumatic pressure from the
diaphragm:
a) The automatic and rapid retraction of the actuator stem;
b) Closure of the internal valve, before closure of the external valve;
c) Closure of the external valve.
6.2. Failure of Pneumatic Pressure
Upon failure of pneumatic pressure to the diaphragm, the pneumatically

operated valve shall respond in the same way as release of pneumatic
pressure (see 6.1).
6.3. Manual Control
The manual override shall permit the manual control of the actuator stem and
the external valve stem.
6.4. Emergency Closure
In the case of unintentional loss of pneumatic pressure on the actuator

diaphragm or mechanical damage to the external valve the internal valve
shall close automatically.
7. PRESSURE DESIGNATION
The pressure designations for valves to this Recommendation shall comply

with:
a) PN 25 or PN 40 to ISO 7005, or ISO 2441;
b) Class 300 to ASME B16.34.

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8. PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS
The pressure-temperature ratings of valves to this Recommendation shall be

in accordance with the relevant specification for the valve pressure
designation and the material concerned.
9. NOMINAL SIZES
The designation of the pneumatically operated valve nominal size shall be

that of the external valve branch nominal size. The range of nominal sizes
shall be as follows:
a) PN pressure designation valves

DN 25, DN 40, DN 50, DN 80 and DN 100
b) Class pressure designation valves

NPS 1, NPS 1½, NPS 2, NPS 3 and NPS 4.
10. EXTERNAL VALVE DESIGN
10.1. Body
10.1.1. General
The body shall be a flanged one-piece forging or casting except as permitted

by 10.1.5.
10.1.2. Body Wall Thickness
The minimum wall thickness of the valve body shall comply with the data of
Table 1.

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Table 1: Body wall thickness
Nominal size Body & bonnet Body end port inside diameter
thickness min. and seat bore ± 5%
NPS DN Class PN 40
300 (mm) (mm)
(mm)
1 25 6.3 7.0 25
1½ 40 7.9 8.0 40
2 50 9.5 9.0 50
3 80 11.9 10.5 80
4 100 12.7 12.0 100
10.1.3. Body End Ports and Seat Bore
The branch end port and the seat bore shall be circular and not less than the
dimensions appropriate to the nominal size of the valve.
The flow-way area between the body end ports shall be not less than the
branch end port area.
10.1.4. Drain Tapping
Drain tappings are not permitted.
10.1.5. End Flanges and the Body to Bonnet/Cover Flange
The end flanges and the body to bonnet/cover flange shall be forged or cast
integral with the body except that the branch flange may be attached by
welding. In which case the branch flange shall be a forged welded neck type
attached to the body by a butt weld. Welding shall comply with the
requirements of Clause 16.
End flanges for PN 25 and PN 40 valves shall comply with the requirements
of ISO 7005 and end flanges for Class 300 valves shall comply with the
requirements of ASME B16.5. The branch flange facings shall be one of the
types shown in ISO 7005 for PN 25 and PN 40 flanges and ASME B16.5 for
Class 300. The buyer shall specify the type of facing required for the branch
flange.
The bottom flange shall have male or tongue facings for connection to the
internal valve flange (see 11.3).
The body to bonnet/cover flange shall comply with 10.2.

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10.1.6. Flange Facing Finish
In the case of branch flanges with raised faces, the gasket contact surface
shall be either a serrated-concentric or serrated-spiral finish with a surface
roughness between 3.2 and 6.3 µm Ra.
In case of tongue and groove flanges, surface roughness shall be a maximum

of 3.2 µm Ra.
The gasket contact surface finish of other types of facings for branch flanges
shall be specified by the buyer.
The gasket contact surface finish of the body to bonnet/cover flange and the
bottom flange shall be appropriate to the types of flange facing and be
suitable for the gasket materials.
Note: Ra is known as the arithmetical mean deviation and is the arithmetical

average value of the profile above and below the reference line
throughout the prescribed sampling length.
10.1.7. Centre-to-Face Dimensions
The centre-to-face dimensions shall comply with the valve manufacturer’s

standard as approved by Euro Chlor unless a different dimension is
specifically agreed with the buyer.
10.2. Bonnet/Cover
The bonnet/cover shall be a flanged one-piece forging, flanged one-piece

casting or be manufactured from two forged or cast parts joined by a
circumferential butt weld. The two-part assembly is only permitted in order to
facilitate the integration of the bellows with the bonnet/cover.
Integral bonnet stuffing boxes with no welds directly separating the process
fluid from the atmosphere are preferred.
Welding is permitted in order to assemble the bellows into the bonnet. Weld
quality shall be inspected and demonstrated to be satisfactory.
Welding shall comply with the requirements of Clause 16.
The minimum wall thickness of the bonnet/cover shall comply with data of
Table 1.

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The body to bonnet/cover connection shall be of circular form and flanged

with male and female with fully trapped gasket or with tongue and groove.
There shall be at least four studbolts/studs of the sizes given in Table 2.
Table 2: Minimum nominal size of studbolts/studs
Valve nominal size Minimum nominal size of

studbolt/stud
DN NPS Metric UNC (inch)
25, 40 and 50 1, 1½ and 2 M12 1/2
80 and 100 3 and 4 M16 5/8
The bonnet/cover flange bolting shall be by studbolts with a nut at each end
except that studs may be used for valve nominal sizes DN 25, DN 40, NPS 1,
NPS 1½. Where agreed studs may be used for larger nominal sizes of
valves. Studbolts/studs shall comply with:
a) ASTM A320 grade L7 or grade L7M; or
b) GEST 85/125 - Stud Bolts for Liquid Chlorine.
Where a back seat is provided in the bonnet/cover, a means of preventing

trapping liquid chlorine in the bellows chamber shall be provided.
10.3. Pneumatic Actuator Mounting
The mounting for the pneumatic actuator shall be in the form of a yoke which
may be integral with, or separate from, the bonnet/cover or in the form of a
bridge/flange mounted on pillars. The pillars shall be through bolted and
securely held in place with hexagonal nuts. The pillars shall not be used for
the body to bonnet/cover flange joint fastenings.
10.4. Disc and Disc Nut
The disc shall be renewable.
The disc shall have a bevelled seating surface and be securely attached to
the stem, independent of the valve assembly, whilst permitting correct
alignment and proper seating. The disc nut shall be securely locked in place
to prevent loosening in service. The seating surfaces of disc and seat shall
be designed to give either line or very narrow area contact.

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The minimum radial clearance between the outside diameter of the disc and
the inside surface of the body shall be as shown in Table 3.
Table 3: Minimum clearance between disc and body
Valve nominal size Minimum radial clearance

DN NPS (mm)
25 1 1.0
40 1½ 1.25
50 (and 2 (and above) 1.5
above)
When the disc is in the fully open position, the minimum flow area between
the disc and the seat or disc and body shall be not less than the area of the
branch end port.
Any contact between the bonnet and the disc or disc nut shall not allow the
trapping of fluid within the bonnet.
10.5. Body Seat and Disc Seat
There shall be a welded deposit of Stellite hard facing or equivalent weld

deposited material on the valve body seat and disc seat.
10.6. Stem
The stem shall be of the rising, non-rotating type which shall be prevented
from rotating by provision of a spline or similar arrangement.
The stem shall be of one piece design, having one end suitable for
connection to the stem of the pneumatic actuator.
The surface of the external valve stem that moves within the packing shall
have a surface finish of 0.4 µm Ra or smoother.
The out of roundness of the external valve stem (the difference between the
maximum diameter and the minimum diameter measured at the same cross
section) that comes into contact with the gland packing, shall not exceed 0.01
mm.
Prior to assembly the external valve stem shall not deviate from straightness
by more than 0.005% of the length of the stem.

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Provision shall be made for the prevention of the stem galling.

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10.7. Bellows Seal
The bellows seal arrangement shall prevent leakage past the external valve
stem to atmosphere.
The bellows shall have a minimum of two plies. The bellows shall have a
guaranteed minimum life of 10,000 cycles (fully opened to fully closed) at the
maximum allowable working pressure of the valve at 20°C i.e.:
a) PN 25 25 bar g
b) PN 40 40 bar g
c) Class 300 51 bar g
One end of the bellows shall be welded to the external valve stem and the
other end to the bonnet/cover. Welding shall comply with clause 16.
A number of options for welding the bellows to its supporting rings exist. It is
preferred that the supporting rings and the bellows are of the same material.
The drawing shall clearly identify the materials of the bellows and supporting
ring separately.
The bellows may, for example, be of Hastelloy welded to supporting rings of

either Hastelloy or stainless steel. Experience shows that designs where the
two components are of the same material are slightly better, particularly in the
case of Hastelloy or Monel where corrosion is reduced to a minimum.
The bellows shall not protrude into the main area of flow for top vessel outlets
or except when debris collection is a known problem e.g. for bottom outlet
valves..
10.8. Auxiliary Stuffing Box
The external valve shall have an auxiliary packed gland external to the
bellows to prevent leakage to atmosphere should the bellows fail. The gland
shall be externally adjustable.
The stuffing box shall be integral with the bonnet/cover except as permitted
by 10.2. It shall be flat bottomed and have a minimum depth suitable for at
least five rings of packing.
The inner surface of the stuffing box shall have a surface finish of 3.2 µm or
smoother.

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The packing gland should be of one or two-piece, self-aligning design (i.e.

gland flange with gland follower). Vertically split gland followers are not
permitted. It should preferably be of two pieces self aligning design. The
gland flange shall have holes (not slots) for two gland bolts. The gland
follower shall have a shoulder at its outer end to prevent complete entry into
the stuffing box.
There should preferably be an O-ring to prevent ingress of water between the

gland follower and the stem. A second O-ring shall prevent ingress of water
between the gland follower and the auxiliary stuffing box.
10.9. Bellows Leakage Detection Tappings
Tappings to the interspace between the bellows seal and the auxiliary packed
gland shall not be provided unless specifically requested on the order.
When a tapping is requested, it shall be sealed by a suitable plug. The plug

shall be designed for the maximum allowable working pressure of the valve at
20°C, appropriate to the pressure designation. The material of the plug shall
be suitable for use with chlorine.
10.10. Indicator
Each valve shall be fitted with an indicator which clearly indicates the fully
open and fully closed positions of the valve.
10.11. Bolting
Bolting for PN designated valves shall be in accordance with ISO metric

standards, and for Class designated valves, Unified inch.
Bonnet/cover bolting shall comply with 10.2.
Gland bolting shall be one of the following:
a) Studbolts passing through plain holes in the flange of the bonnet/cover

neck. Each studbolt shall be secured to the flange by two nuts (one on
either side of the flange).
b) Hinged bolts (eyebolts) with integral forged eyes, providing that they are
effectively secured and their attachment is an integral part of the
bonnet/cover.

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10.12. Soft Seal Ring
Where a soft seal ring is fitted, it shall be designed to compress down to the
level of the metal seat when the disc is in the fully closed position and to give
a metal seal even if the soft seal ring is damaged or displaced.
Soft seal rings shall not be provided unless specifically requested on

the order.
10.13. Mechanical Strength
During manual operation the maximum load shall be taken as 300 N applied
by each hand. The equivalent torque is therefore (300 × d) Nm, where "d" is
the handwheel diameter in metres. Valves shall be designed to withstand
three times this load without the material of any part yielding and without the
operability of the pneumatic actuator, the external valve, the internal valve
and the leak tightness of the external valve gland being affected.
11. INTERNAL VALVE DESIGN
11.1. General
The internal valve shall have a spring loaded disc/ball which seals against the
internal valve seat. It shall have a flange suitable for both connection to the
storage tank and for the direct mounting of the external valve. The other end
shall be threaded or preferably prepared for welding.
The normal opening of the internal valve shall be carried out by the
application of pneumatic pressure to the pneumatic actuator and the closing
by the internal valve spring after the release of the pneumatic pressure.
11.2. Body
The body shall be a one-piece forging or casting.
The minimum wall thickness of the valve body shall comply with the valve
manufacturer's standard, appropriate to the pressure designation, body
material and the nominal size of the flange.

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11.3. End Connections
The internal valve shall have a flanged end suitable for connecting to both the
storage tank and the external valve with the other end suitable for the
attachment of a dip pipe.
The flange shall be of a nominal size and dimensions compatible with the
flange of the external valve and be capable of meeting the pressure-
temperature rating appropriate to the pressure designation and material. For
PN designated valves the flange and facings should be based on the
requirements of ISO 7005 and for class designated valves on ASME B16.5.
The flange should have a female or groove on the front of the flange for
connection to the external valve and a male or tongue on the back of the
flange for connection to the storage tank.
The other end shall have an internal thread or be prepared for butt welding or
socket welding so that, for valves used for the transfer of liquid chlorine, a dip
pipe may be attached.
11.4. Ball/Disc and Seat Arrangement
The ball/disc shall be held on the seat by the internal valve spring, which shall
maintain a tight shut-off until the downward movement of the external valve
stem pushes the ball/disc from the seat. The seat may be of a hard facing
material deposited directly on the body or a soft seating material securely
attached to the body (only on special request).
Both ends of the spring shall be closed and ground, properly located and
guided.
12. PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR
12.1. General
The pneumatic actuator shall be either a single acting diaphragm type with
spring return or a single acting piston type with spring return. Pneumatic
pressure when applied to one side of the diaphragm/piston shall compress
the spring(s) and cause linear movement of the pneumatic actuator stem.
The spring(s) shall give a positive return action of the stem when pressure on
the diaphragm/piston is released.

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The actuator body shall have connections for attachment to both the external
valve bonnet/cover and the manual override and be capable of complying
with 10.13.
O-rings shall be fitted to the stem which shall be suitable for sealing the stem
of the external valve and the stem of the manual override.

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The design of the pneumatic actuator shall be such that the stem will operate
with a motive fluid minimum pressure of 3 barg against a storage tank
pressure of 14.5 barg unless otherwise agreed by the buyer.
The pneumatic actuator shall withstand a motive fluid maximum pressure of 8

barg.
Air connections shall be provided in the actuator body above the

diaphragm/piston.
The actuator body shall have a minimum ingress protection level of IP55 as
defined in EN 60529 (protection against dust and water jets).
The actuator mechanism shall be suitably lubricated to ensure continued

reliable operation and to prevent corrosion of both the assembly and the local
stems.
The actuator housing shall not be vented directly to atmosphere. Any vent
hole shall be either plugged or vented via a moisture removing device. The
non-pressure side of the actuator diaphragm shall be designed in such a way
that any trapped gas shall not affect the valve operation adversely.
A manual override shall be fitted to the actuator body (see Clause 13).
12.2. Diaphragm Type with Spring Return
The securing of the diaphragm by the actuator body and cover shall ensure
that the joint does not leak when subjected to:
a) A motive fluid maximum pressure of 8 barg;

b) A test pressure of 10.5 barg;
c) Forces developed during manual operation.
13. MANUAL OVERRIDE
13.1. General
Each valve shall be provided with a manual override in order to operate the
valve in the case of lack of or failure of the motive fluid to the pneumatic
actuator.
The manual override shall be securely fastened to the cover of the pneumatic
actuator and connected to the pneumatic actuator stem.

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The design shall prevent pneumatic operation while the manual override is
being used.

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13.2. Method of Operation
The external valve shall be closed by turning the handwheel in a clockwise

direction when facing the top of the valve.
13.3. Handwheel
The handwheel shall be of the spoke and rim or closed disc design. Pressed
steel handwheels are not permitted.
The handwheel shall be fitted such that it may be replaced, when necessary,
but secured so as to preclude loosening in service.
The valve shall be designed to be operated without the use of a wheel key;
therefore, the handwheel diameters shall be not less than those given in
Table 4.
Table 4: Minimum hand wheel diameters
Valve nominal size Handwheel diameter

DN NPS (mm)
25 1 150
40 1½ 150
50 2 200
80 3 250
100 4 300
13.4. Stem Lubrication
A lubricator (grease nipple) shall be provided in order to lubricate the

threaded portion of the stem.

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14. MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
14.1. General
Materials shall be suitable for use with liquid chlorine (see GEST 79/82 -
Materials of Construction for Use in Contact with Chlorine) over the
temperature range minus 40°C to plus 120°C and for the drying procedure
(see 21.3)
Grey cast iron shall not be used.
14.2. Restrictions on Chemical Analysis and Physical

Properties
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the material specifications the

following restrictions shall apply to carbon and carbon-manganese steel
forgings and castings:
a) the carbon content shall not exceed 0.25 per cent;

b) the carbon equivalent shall not exceed 0.42 per cent when calculated in
accordance with:
carbon equivalent (CE) = C + Mn + Cr + Mo + V + Ni + Cu
6 5 15
Provided that the material for the casting or forging does comply with that
stated in the standard, the full CE formula should not be required.
However, should the casting contain any of the above mentioned
elements in addition to C and Mn it could have a significant adverse effect
on the carbon equivalent (The purpose of the formula is to minimise the
risk of hydrogen cracking associated with welding).
c) they shall be in the normalised or normalised and tempered condition;
d) the actual maximum tensile strength of any component shall not exceed
the lesser of:
1) the minimum required by the relevant material specification plus

150 N/mm2, or
2) 640 N/mm2.
14.3. Impact Requirements
Where impact testing is required by the material specification and grade,

Charpy V-notch impact tests shall be carried out in accordance with the
requirements of ISO 148 or EN 10045-1.

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The average of three impact tests made when using 10 mm x 10 mm
specimens shall be not less than 27 joules at minus 40°C or agreed
equivalent.

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No single value shall be lower than 20 joules.
14.4. Castings
Body and bonnet/cover castings shall comply with the requirements of ASTM
A352 grade LCB or LCC, or equivalent national standard. The casting
manufacturer's quality assurance procedures shall ensure that any
discontinuities in the castings meet the acceptance levels given in Table 5.
Table 5: Acceptance levels for casting discontinuities
Discontinuity type Category Acceptable comparative plate

ASTM E446 or DIN 1690 part
2
Gas porosity A A3
Sand and slag inclusions B B3
Shrinkage : type 1 C CA3
type 2 C CB3
type 3 C CC3
type 4 C CD3
Cracks D None
Hot tears E None
Inserts (chills, chaplets) F None
Mottling G None
14.5. Forgings
Body and bonnet/cover forgings shall comply with the requirements of ASTM
A350 grade LF2 or equivalent national standard.
14.6. Disc Seating and Seat
14.6.1. Metal to Metal
There shall be a difference in hardness between the disc seating material and
the body seat material. The body seat shall have a minimum hardness value
of 300 HB.
Note : Hard seats (stellite) have been chosen due to their greater longevity
and the fact that they do not develop leaks with time.

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14.6.2. Soft Seal Ring
Material for the soft seal ring shall be suitable for continuous use on chlorine
at the pressure designation (PN 25, PN 40 or ANSI Class 300) over the
temperature range minus 40°C to plus 120°C.
14.7. Bellows
Hastelloy or stainless steel bellows shall be used. Preference should be given

to Hastelloy. Special care should be taken with stainless steel bellows,
notably after maintenance.
The bellows specification and supplier shall be agreed between the valve
manufacturer and the buyer. Each ply shall be made preferably from
Hastelloy C276. The material selection shall be agreed between the valve
manufacturer and the buyer.
14.8. Packing and Gaskets
Material for auxiliary gland packings and for gaskets shall be suitable for
continuous use on chlorine at the pressure designation (PN 40 or
ASME Class 300) over the temperature range minus 40°C to plus 120°C.
Gland packing shall be made in rings or chevrons of solid PTFE.
The gasket between the valve body and the valve bonnet shall be of bonded
asbestos, a PTFE based material that minimises cold flow or PTFE with a
metal insert of a type suitable for use with chlorine. Other non-asbestos
gasket materials already used with satisfactory results on similar applications
by Euro Chlor members are also accepted.
See also GEST 95/216 - Experience of Non-Asbestos Gaskets on

Chlorine.
14.9. Actuators
The use of aluminium parts should be avoided. Otherwise, these parts shall
be anodised and coated. The minimum coating and painting requirement is a
2 component epoxy coating with a total dry film thickness of minimum 75 µm
and maximum 150 µm.
Aluminium shall not be used for any other part of the valve.

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15. REPAIRS TO CASTINGS
Refer to GEST 96/220 - Specification for Weld Repairs During

Manufacturing of Cast Valves for Liquid Chlorine.
16. WELDING
Welding shall comply with the following:
a) Qualification of the welding procedures to be used and of the

performance of welders and welding operators shall conform to the
requirements of the CEN 287 and CEN 288 standards or agreed
equivalent.
b) The requirements for preheating and for heat treatment shall have been
established by the approved welding procedures.
c) The impact properties shall have been met in qualifying the welding
procedures.
d) The valve manufacturer shall maintain self-certified records, available to

the buyer, of the welding procedures, welders and welder identification
and qualification grade.
17. EXAMINATION
17.1. General
All examinations required by this Specification shall be carried out by the

valve manufacturer.
17.2. Extent of Examination
The extent of examination shall be as follows:
a) The internal and external surface of each casting shall be examined

visually to meet the requirements of MSS-SP55 - reference photograph
"B". This visual examination shall be supplemented by Magnetic Particle
Examination which shall conform with ASTM E125 Type 1, Degree 2 or
DIN 1690 : part 2, level 2.

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b) All components shall be examined to ensure conformity with the

manufacturing drawings. The examination shall include a check on wall
thickness.
c) During manufacture, all machined seating surfaces and prepared weld

areas shall be examined using a dye penetrant technique.
d) Each bellows assembly shall have a visual examination, dye penetrant

examination and gas porosity examination.
e) Examination of all butt welds in the body or bonnet/cover by radiography.

This shall follow any heat treatment of the welds.
f) Examination of all completed welds using a dye penetrant technique. Any

evident imperfections shall be cause for rejection.
g) Any additional non-destructive examination specified in the Purchase

Order.
h) Each body and each bonnet/cover shall be hydrostatically pressure tested

(see 18.1).
i) All assembled valves shall be visually examined.
j) All completed valves shall be pneumatically pressure tested (see 18.2).
The valve manufacturer shall maintain suitable records in order to

demonstrate that all the examination requirements have been met.
18. PRODUCTION TESTING
18.1. Hydrostatic Pressure Testing of Components
After completion of all machining and before assembly, each pressure

retaining part (external valve body, bonnet/cover, bellows, internal valve
body) shall be hydrostatically pressure tested. The test pressure shall be 1.5
times the maximum allowable working pressure of the valve at 20°C,
appropriate to the pressure designation.
The hydrostatic test pressure shall be maintained for at least two minutes.
Visible leakage shall be cause for rejection.
All tested parts shall be dried prior to assembly and new gaskets shall be
used.

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18.2. Pneumatic Pressure Testing of Assembled Valves
18.2.1. General
Before the pneumatic pressure testing of assembled valves is undertaken

each external valve body, bonnet/cover, bellows and internal valve body shall
have previously been subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test as specified in
18.1.
All valves, prior to painting or coating, shall be pneumatically pressure tested

in accordance with 18.2.2 and 18.2.3. The test gas shall be oil free and the
dryness shall be equivalent to a dew point of minus 40°C. No part of any
assembled valve shall be immersed in water.
18.2.2. Shell Test of the External Valve
Each completely assembled external valve shall be pneumatically pressure

tested as follows:
a) The body ends shall be blanked so that the body is not constrained.
b) The valve shall be in the partly open position.
c) The pneumatic test pressure shall be 1.1 times the maximum allowable
working pressure of the valve at 20°C, appropriate to the pressure
designation.
d) The pneumatic test pressure shall be maintained for at least two minutes.
Visible leakage when using a bubble forming solution shall be cause for
rejection.
18.2.3. Shell Test of the Internal Valve
Each completely assembled internal valve shall be pneumatically pressure

tested as follows:
a) The body ends shall be blanked so that the body is not constrained;
b) The disc/ball shall be in the partly open position;
c) As 18.2.2c);
d) As 18.2.2d).
Visible leakage when using a bubble forming solution shall be cause for
rejection.

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18.3. Pneumatic Seat Test
18.3.1. Pneumatic Seat Test of Internal Valve
Each completely assembled internal valve shall be pneumatically seat tested

as follows:
a) The body ends shall be blanked so that the body is not constrained.
b) The disc/ball shall be closed by the internal valve spring force.
c) The test pressure shall be applied to the underside of the disc/ball from
the dip pipe end of the body, with the flanged end blanked and having a
connecting pipe to a bubble test rig.
d) The test pressure shall be as follows:
 Test 1 : Low pressure test, using 1 barg air pressure.
 Test 2 : High pressure test, using a pressure equal to the

maximum allowable working pressure of the valve at 20°C,
appropriate to the pressure designation.
e) The test pressure shall be maintained for at least 2 minutes.
Visible leakage shall be cause for rejection.
When a soft seal is fitted, following the high pressure test the seat shall be
checked for damage.
18.3.2. Pneumatic Seat Test of External Valve
18.3.2.1. External Valve Operated by the Pneumatic Actuator
Each external valve assembled with the pneumatic actuator shall be

pneumatically seat tested as follows:
a) The body flanges shall be blanked so that the body is not constrained.
b) The valve shall be closed by the pneumatic actuator spring force (fail
close position).
c) The two blanking flanges shall have connecting pipes to a bubble test rig.
d) The test pressures, given in (e), shall be applied alternatively on each

side of the disc.

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e) The test pressures shall be as follows:
 Test 1 : A pressure equal to 1.1 times the maximum allowable

working pressure.
 Test 2 : A pressure of 1 barg.
 Test 3 : A pressure equal to 1.1 times the downstream pressure.
f) Each test pressure shall be maintained for at least 2 minutes.
Visible leakage of the seat shall be cause for rejection.
18.3.2.2. External Valve Operated by the Manual Override
Each external valve, assembled with the pneumatic actuator and the manual
override, shall be pneumatically seat tested as follows:
a) the valve shall be closed using the manual override;
b) the test pressure shall be applied to the underside of the disc with the
branch blanked and having a connecting pipe to a bubble test rig;
c) the test pressure shall be 1.1 times the maximum allowable working
pressure;
d) the test pressure shall be maintained for at least two minutes.
Visible leakage of the seat shall be cause for rejection.
18.3.3. Minimum Actual Working Parameters of the Valve
The following test shall be conducted to determine the lowest motive fluid
pressure which allows the full stroke of the valve.
a) A pressure equal to the maximum allowable working pressure shall be

applied under the valve disc.
b) The disc/seat shall be checked for bubble tightness.
c) A progressive motive fluid pressure shall be applied, until the valve starts
leaking.
d) The motive fluid pressure shall be recorded.
This pressure shall be lower than the minimum motive fluid value by at
least 20%.

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18.3.4. Testing of the Assembled Equipment
The complete pneumatically operated valve shall be assembled on a special

bench testing arrangement, using gaskets specified by the buyer.
The testing procedure shall comply with 18.3.4.1 and 18.3.4.2.
18.3.4.1. Operating Test without Pressure
With no pressure being applied to the underside of the internal valve disc/ball,
the valve shall be subjected to a minimum of 5 full strokes (opening and
closing), by using the nominal motive fluid pressure.
The actual stroke of the pneumatic actuator stem shall be recorded and
compared with the calculated nominal stroke.
18.3.4.2. Operating Test with Pressure
The test described in 18.3.4.1 shall be repeated but using the maximum
allowable working pressure under the disc/ball of the internal valve.
Note: During the tests conducted under 18.3.4.1 and 18.3.4.2, any
accessories shall be controlled and adjusted.
18.3.4.3. Manual Override
The manual override shall be fitted and the test described in 18.3.4.2 shall be
repeated by using only the manual override to operate the internal valve.
There shall be no motive fluid pressure applied to the pneumatic actuator.
18.3.4.4. Dimensions "A" and "B" Requirements
Dimension “A” is the distance between the end of the external valve stem and
the internal valve disc/ball.
Dimension "B" is the distance between the end of the internal valve ball/disk
and the internal valve face.
Dimensions "A" and "B" are critical for a good performance in operation (see
sketch) and therefore each valve shall be subjected to a specific, individual,
measurement of these dimensions.

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a) A pneumatic pressure of 5 barg shall be applied under the disc/ball of the

internal valve;
b) The bubble tightness of the internal valve shall be checked by slightly

opening the valve using the manual override;
c) Using the manual override the valve shall be closed;
d) Using the manual override the valve shall be opened slowly and carefully;
e) When the valve starts leaking, the stroke shall be noted.
This stroke corresponds to the dimension "A" and shall be compared with the
calculated nominal dimensions (based on drawings) and with the calculated
value based on actual measurements during manufacturing.
18.3.5. Cv Measurement
At the request of the buyer, a flow test shall be carried out and the actual Cv
of the valve determined.

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19. TEST AND MATERIAL CERTIFICATES
The valve manufacturer shall provide with each order a certificate confirming
that each pneumatically operated valve has been manufactured and tested in
accordance with the requirements of the valve manufacturer's specification
relevant to the Euro Chlor verification, and the purchase order. The test
certificate shall state the test pressures and fluids used in the testing.
It shall also list the references of the material certificates provided with the
raw materials used in the manufacture of the bodies, bonnet/cover, valve
stem, bellows, discs and seats.
The original material certificates shall be retained by the valve manufacturer

for a period of at least ten years from the date of despatch of the order.
20. MARKING
20.1. Required Marking
Each valve shall be legibly marked with the body marking and identification
plate marking given in 20.2, 20.3 and 20.4.
20.2. Body Marking
20.2.1. External Valve Body
The external valve body marking shall be integral with the valve body. The
marking shall include the following:
a) Nominal size designation.

This should state both the internal and external size e.g. 4’’ X 1’’ or NPS 4
X NPS 1 or similar.
b) Pressure designation.
c) Body material identification.
d) Valve manufacturer's name or trademark.
e) For castings, the melt identification.

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20.2.2. Internal Valve Body
The internal valve body marking shall be integral with the valve body. The
marking shall include the following:
a) Nominal size designation;

b) Pressure designation;
c) Body material identification;
d) Valve manufacturer's name or trademark.
20.3. Identification Plate Marking for External and Internal

Valves Details
A stainless steel identification plate shall be securely fixed to the external

valve body. The marking shall include the following:
a) Minus 40°C to 120°C (unless otherwise specified by the buyer);
b) Valve trim identification:
1) external valve stem, disc seating and body seat material;
2) internal valve ball/disc seating and body seat material.
c) The number of this Euro Chlor Recommendation, i.e. GEST 94/204, 1st
edition, 1997;
d) Valve manufacturer's name;
e) Valve manufacturer's serial number (the number that identifies the valve
in all respects);
f) Euro Chlor Verification Certificate reference.
20.4. Identification Plate Marking for Pneumatic Actuator

Details
A stainless identification plate shall be securely fixed to the external valve

body. The marking shall include the following:
a) Safety position;
b) Air pressure: maximum allowable;
c) Air pressure: minimum working.

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20.5. Additional Body Marking and Identification Plate Marking
Additional body marking and identification plate marking may be used

provided that they do not conflict with the requirements of 20.2, 20.3 and
20.4.
21. PREPARATION FOR DESPATCH
21.1. General
Each valve shall be clean, dry and free from all hydrocarbon grease, oil or
solvents. Components which require to be lubricated shall be treated with
chlorine-compatible chloro-fluorinated grease.
Machined and threaded surfaces shall be coated with a chlorine compatible
chloro-fluorinated rust preventive and the ends of the valve blanked.
21.2. Painting
Prior to priming, all external surfaces shall be suitably cleaned to remove all
traces of grease or dirt. This may be by mechanical or chemical means. In
the case of cast or forged materials this shall ensure the complete removal of
sand or rust scale.
One coat of anti-rust primer and an agreed top coat system shall be applied
to all external surfaces that are likely to become rusty.
21.3. Drying and Blanking
Each external valve and internal valve shall be dried. The preferred
procedure is in an oven at a minimum of, unless otherwise agreed, 120°C for
at least three hours. After drying, but before blanking, the valves shall be
stored in a way which prevents moisture condensation (e.g. in the oven or
other chamber, with a dry gas purge, or under sealed vacuum).
After the valves are removed from the oven and before the temperature of the
valve bodies falls below 35°C the end connections shall be sealed. Flanges
shall be fitted with suitable gaskets and metal blank flanges having silica gel
sachets or an agreed alternative attached to their inner faces.
The blank flanges shall be securely bolted to the valve flanges.
The external valve and the internal valve may be packaged separately.

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Any alternative system shall be agreed.

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21.4. Disc Position
Valves, except those with soft seal rings, shall be in the closed position. In
the case of a soft seal ring external valve the ball/disc shall be backed off the
seat.
22. REFERENCES
 GEST 76/53 - Code of Good Practice for Installation, Removal and

Maintenance of Pneumatic Valves on Road and Rail Tankers and ISO-
Containers for Liquid Chlorine
 GEST 79/82 - Materials of Construction for Use in Contact with Chlorine
 GEST 85/125 - Stud Bolts for Liquid Chlorine
 GEST 86/129 - Procedure for an Independent Assessment of Valves for

Use on Liquid Chlorine, Prior to Consideration for Euro Chlor
Homologation
 GEST 91/171 - Personnel Protective Equipment for Use with Chlorine
 GEST 94/201 - Procedure for Verification of Pneumatically Operated

Valves for Use on Rail and Road Tankers and ISO-Containers for Liquid
Chlorine
 GEST 95/216 - Experience of Non-Asbestos Gaskets on Chlorine
 GEST 96/220 - Specification for Weld Repairs During Manufacturing of

Cast Valves for Liquid Chlorine

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APPENDIX A TYPICAL ASSEMBLY OF A PNEUMATICALLY

OPERATED VALVE FOR USE ON STORAGE
TANKS
Manual override
Pneumatic actuator
External valve
Internal valve

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APPENDIX B: ENQUIRY AND ORDERING INFORMATION
The following information should be specified on enquiries or orders for valves

meeting this Recommendation:
B.1 State that the pneumatically operated valves should comply with GEST
94/204 * Edition.
B.2 State the number of valves required.
B.3 State external valve requirements:
(a) Branch nominal size and flange standard,

(b) Centre-to-face dimensional standard,
(c) Body and bonnet/cover material specification,
(d) Bellows material,
(e) Seat material,
(f) Paint finish and colour required.
B.4 State internal valve requirements:
(a) Seat material,

(b) Spring material.
B.5 State detailed pneumatic actuator requirements:
(a) Chlorine operating pressure,

(b) Motive pressure,
(c) Safety position,
(d) Contact position.
B.6 State additional requirements:
(a) Buyer inspection during manufacturing,

(b) Additional non-destructive testing/examination,
(c) Special packaging/labelling,
(d) Special drying requirements.

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Industrial consumers of chlorine, engineering and equipment supply companies

worldwide and chlorine producers outside Europe may establish a permanent
relationship with Euro Chlor by becoming Associate Members or Technical
Correspondents.
Details of membership categories and fees are available from:
Euro Chlor
Avenue E Van Nieuwenhuyse 4
Box 2
B-1160 Brussels
Belgium
Tel: +32 2 676 7211

Fax: +32 2 676 7241
e-mail: eurochlor@cefic.be
Internet: http://www.eurochlor.org

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PNEUMATICALLY OPERATED VALVES FOR USE ON

STORAGE TANKS FOR LIQUID CHLORINE

EURO CHLOR PUBLICATION

This document can be obtained from:

Euro Chlor is working to:

 improve awareness and understanding of the contribution that chlorine

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RESPONSIBLE CARE IN ACTION

The voluntary recommendations, techniques and standards presented in these

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11. INTERNAL VALVE DESIGN 21

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This document, which has the status of a recommendation, is based on the

For information relating to the installation, removal and maintenance of valves

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This Recommendation is intended to establish the technical characteristics for

2.1. Pneumatically Operated Valve

A valve designed specifically for installation on storage tanks for liquid

2.2. Internal Valve

2.3. External Valve

2.4. Pneumatic Actuator

A valve operator which is of a spring opposed diaphragm/piston type giving

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2.5. Manual Override

Note: Appendix A shows a typical pneumatically operated valve and

3. VERIFICATION OF THE VALVE

Pneumatically operated valves, to this Recommendation, should be subject to

The pneumatically operated valve shall fulfil five basic functions:

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In order to fulfil these functions the pneumatically operated valve shall

3) Pneumatic operation facility.

4) Manual operation facility (manual override).

A security device should be fitted to the manual override so to prevent any

5.1. Valve Type

The pneumatically operated valve shall comprise an assembly of an

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5.2. Compatibility with the Storage Tank

The pneumatically operated valve shall be capable of being mounted on a

The attachment and gas tightness of the pneumatically operated valve

5.3. Inspection and Maintenance

6.1. Normal Operation

With no pneumatic pressure acting on the diaphragm the actuator springs

The application of pneumatic pressure to the diaphragm shall cause

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a) The automatic and rapid retraction of the actuator stem;

b) Closure of the internal valve, before closure of the external valve;

c) Closure of the external valve.

6.2. Failure of Pneumatic Pressure

Upon failure of pneumatic pressure to the diaphragm, the pneumatically

6.3. Manual Control

6.4. Emergency Closure

In the case of unintentional loss of pneumatic pressure on the actuator

The pressure designations for valves to this Recommendation shall comply

a) PN 25 or PN 40 to ISO 7005, or ISO 2441;

b) Class 300 to ASME B16.34.

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The pressure-temperature ratings of valves to this Recommendation shall be

The designation of the pneumatically operated valve nominal size shall be

a) PN pressure designation valves

b) Class pressure designation valves