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CONTENTS

Page No.

Cover Sheet 1

Gate Valves 2 - 10

Globe Valves 10 - 12

Check Valves 13 - 16

Ball Valves 17 - 19

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1.0 Gate Valves

1.1 Socket Welding and Screwed end Valves

Regulatory Codes

1.1.1 API 602

1.1.2 ASME B16.34
1.1.3 BS 5352

1.1.1 API 602

1. API 602 covers in this category

a. Threaded end and socket welding end gate valves in nominal

sizes 2 ½” NB and smaller. Valves with bellow seal types bonnet
for sizes 2"NB and smaller only. Additional requirement for
bellow seal valves covered in Appendix A. API 602 gives higher
ratings for bellow seal valves than BS 5352.

b. Class 800 valve with inside screw rising stem (ISRS), threaded
gland nut and outside screw and yoke (OS&Y), rising stem,
bolted gland flange, bolted/union/welded or threaded and seal-
welded bonnet. Also class 1500 valve with outside screw and
yoke (OS&Y), rising stem and bolted packing flange; bolted /
welded or threaded and seal welded bonnet.

2. Pressure Temperature Ratings for class 1500 shall conform to those

values for the standard class listed in ASME B16.34 for appropriate
material of construction. Pressure Temperature Ratings for class 800
valves are given in Table 2 of the code. These values are the linear
interpolation of standard class 600 and standard class 900 valves as
listed in ASME B16.34.

3. The end-to-end dimensions of class 800 and class 1500 socket-

welding-end and threaded end valves as per manufacturers' standard.

4. The seat ring bore (port opening) is smaller than the body end (around
70%) opening making all the valves covered by this code as reduced
port design.
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5. The body-bonnet joint available under this design are bolted, union,
welded or threaded and seal welded.

6. Cast Iron or non-ferrous materials are not permitted for hand wheel.

7. Comparison body & bonnet thickness of valves as per different

regulatory codes are as indicated below.

Class 800 Class 1500

BS 5352
Size API ASME Std. Red. API ASME BS
NB 602 B16.34 Bore Bore 602 B16.34 5352
15 4.1 4.1 4.8 4.1 4.8 5.3 5.2
20 4.8 4.3 5.6 4.8 6.1 6.1 61
25 5.6 5.1 5.8 5.6 7.1 6.9 6.7
40 6.1 5.8 7.1 6.1 9.7 8.9 7.8
50 7.1 6.9 7.5 7.1 11.9 10.7 8.6

1.1.2 ASME B16.34

1. ASME B16.34 covers in this category

a. Threaded and socket welding valves sizes 2 1/2" NB and

smaller.

Detailed constructional features are not covered for any type

of valves in this code

2. Pressure temperature ratings are designated by class numbers. Each

class is further divided into standard and special or limited class.
Additional inspection requirement for threaded or welding end special
class valves are given in section 8. The requirement of limited class
threaded or welding end valves upto 21/2" NB and rating methods are
covered in Annexure G.

3. The ratings are tabulated in Table 2 of the code for standard and
special class 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, 2500 and 4500. Class
800 is not a normally tabulated ASME B16.34 designation, but it is an
intermediate class that is widely used for socket welding and threaded
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end valves. Ratings intermediate to tabulated values can be determined

by linear interpolation between class numbers.

4. Class designation greater than 2500 or a rating temperature greater

than 1000°F applied to threaded end valves are not covered in this
code.

5. End to end dimensions of class 800 and class 1500 socket welding end
and threaded end valves shall be as per manufacturers’ standard.

6. ASME B16.34 permits the design of socket welding and threaded end
valves to classes 150 to 4500 with the limitation as specified (i.e. as
limited class) but the minimum rating normally available in this type is
class 600.

7. The inside diameter and the nominal sizes match in ratings upto class
600 and is marginally lower for class 1500 (around 90%) making all
valves covered by this code as full port design.

8. This code cover the pressure sealed bonnet in addition to bolted

bonnet.

9. Body and bonnet thickness of class 800 valves are less than that of BS
5352 and API 602 but for class 1500 valves it is less than API 602 but
more than BS 5352.

1.1.3 BS 5352

1. BS 5352 covers in this category :

a. Threaded end and socket welding end gate valves in nominal

sizes 2" and smaller.

b. Valves with inside screw rising stem (ISRS), bolted or welded

bonnet and gland nut, limited to use upto 425°C, reduced bore
design only in class 800 and standard bore design only in
class 1500.

c. Valves with Outside Screw and Yoke (O,S&Y) rising stem bolted
or welded bonnet and bolted gland nut in both reduced bore
compact design and standard bore design in class 800 and only
standard bore design in class 1500 .
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2. The pressure temperature ratings for class 800 valves are given in
Table 1. These values for bellow sealed valves are given in
Table 2. The values are lower than the ratings assigned by API 602.
For pressure temperature ratings of class 1500 valves BS 1560 part 2
shall be referred.

3. End to end dimensions shall be as per manufacturer’s standard.

4. There are two designs for seat ring bore specified, standard bore which
is full bore and reduced bore which is comparable to that of API 602.

5. The body bonnet design specified are bolted or welded.

6. Body and bonnet thickness of class 800 reduced bore valves are same
as that of API 602 where as it is higher than that of API 602 for class
1500 valves.

1.2 Flanged and Butt-welding end Valves

Regulatory Codes

1.2.1 API 600

1.2.2 API 602
1.2.3 API 603
1.2.4 ASME B16.34
1.2.5 BS 1414
1.2.6 BS 5352

1.2.1 API 600

1. API standard 600, Eleventh Edition is a modified adoption of ISO

10434: 1998. It is designated as ANSI / API standard 600-2001.

2. API 600 covers flanged or butt welding ends, bolted bonnet, O S & Y
rising stem, non rising hand wheel, single or double gate valves in sizes
1"(25) NB to 24" (600) NB and in nominal pressure designations of
class 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500 and 2500.

3. Pressure / temperature rating applicable are as per ASME B16.34 for

standard class for applicable material specification and applicable
class.
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4. Body bonnet joint can be

a. Flat face (only allowed in class 150 valves)

b. Raised face
c. Tongue & groove
d. Spigot & recess
e. Ring joint

5. Minimum stem diameter is given in Table 6. This compares to that of

BS 1414 but bigger than that of API 602 / BS 5352.

6. Provision of lantern ring is recommended only if so specified by

Purchaser.

7. Valves are supplied with direct operated hand wheel that opens the
valve when turned in a counter-clock wise direction. Other
requirements such as gear, chain wheel, actuator etc. to be specified.

8. Trim includes stem, the gate seat surface, the body seat surfaces (or
seat ring) and back seat bush. Basic trim materials are specified in
Table 13.

9. The minimum wall thickness of body and bonnet are more than that of
ASME B16.34 (except in few sizes of class 2500) and are identical to
that of BS 1414. The comparison is tabulated below. It is a very
important point to note that the wall thickness as per ASME B 16.34
is lower.

Minimum Body and Bonnet Thickness

Class 150 Class 300 Class 600 Class 900 Class 1500 Class 2500
API B API B API B API B API B API B
600 / 16.34 600 / 16.34 600 / 16.34 600 / 16.34 600 / 16.34 600 / 16.34
Size BS BS BS BS BS BS
NB 1414 1414 1414 1414 1414 1414
1" 6.4 4.1 6.4 4.8 7.9 4.8 12.7 5.6 12.7 6.6 15.0 8.9
11/2" 6.4 4.8 7.9 4.8 9.4 5.6 15.0 7.1 15.0 9.7 19.1 12.7
2" 8.6 5.6 9.7 6.4 11.2 6.4 19.1 7.9 19.1 11.2 22.4 15.7
3" 10.4 5.6 11.9 7.1 12.7 7.9 19.1 10.4 23.9 15.7 30.2 22.4
4" 11.2 6.4 12.7 7.9 16.0 9.7 21.3 12.7 28.7 19.1 35.8 27.7
6" 11.9 7.1 16.0 9.7 19.1 12.7 26.2 18.3 38.1 27.7 48.5 40.4
8" 12.7 7.9 17.5 11.2 25.4 15.7 31.8 22.4 47.8 35.8 62.0 52.3
10" 14.2 8.6 19.1 12.7 28.7 19.1 36.6 26.9 57.2 43.7 67.6 65.8
12" 16.0 9.7 20.6 14.2 31.8 23.1 42.2 31.8 66.8 50.8 86.6 77.0
14" 16.8 10.4 22.4 15.8 35.1 24.6 46.0 35.1 69.9 55.6 - 84.8
16" 17.5 11.2 23.9 17.5 38.1 27.7 52.3 39.6 79.5 63.5 - 96.8
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18" 18.3 11.9 25.4 19.1 41.4 31.0 57.2 44.5 88.9 71.4 - 108.5
20" 19.1 12.7 26.9 20.6 44.5 34.0 63.5 48.5 98.6 79.2 - 119.1
24" 20.6 14.5 30.2 23.9 50.8 40.4 73.2 57.9 114.3 94.5 - 144.3

10. The inside diameter of the body seat (port diameter) is the same as
that of nominal size in most of the cases making the valves as per this
standard as a full port valve. In class 900 and above the port diameter
is smaller and these values are tabulated in Table 4 of the code.

11. The code does not restrict the valve orientation. It is specified that "the
gate shall be designated so that all parts can function properly
independent of the installed valve orientation" (clause 5.6.3)

1.2.2 API 602

1. API 602 covers in this category

a. Class 150, 300, 600 and 1500 flanged end or butt-welding ends
O S & Y with rising stem, bolted gland flange and a bolted, welded
or threaded-and-seal-welded bonnet. Class 900 is not addressed.

b. In sizes 4" NB and smaller.

2. Pressure / temperature rating conform to corresponding standard class

ratings listed in ASME B16.34.

3. Code accepts valves with welded-on flanges with full penetration groove
butt welding, post weld heat treated as required. Socket welding of the
flanges to the body is not permitted.

4. End to end / Face to face dimensions of butt-welding / flanged end valves

to conform to ASME B16.10.

5. Bolted body bonnet joint shall be designed to confine the gasket and
prevent over compression.

6. The code covers only the solid wedge design of the gate.

7. The standard trim numbers are specified in Table 8.

8. The minimum stem diameter is given in Table 12. By comparison it can be

seen that API 602 has the minimum values compared to
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API 600 / BS 1414. The valves are identical to that of the reduced port
gate valves as per BS 5352.

9. Trim consists of stem, gate seat surfaces and seat ring surfaces. The
seating surface material and the stem materials are given separately (in
Table 9 and Table 10) categorized by trim numbers
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1.2.3 API 603

1. A PI 603 covers corrosion- resistant bolted bonnet gate valves with

flanged or butt-welding ends in sizes NPS ½ through 24 in
pressure classes 150,300 and 600 only.

2. The body/bonnet thickness specified are the same as those

indicated in B 16.34.

3. All valves under this code are with integral seats for the
wedge. Hardening is done by overlaying.

4. The stem packing recommended in the code is graphite by default.

5. The code specifies the finish on the stem, in contact with packing ,
as Ra of 32 micro inch.

6. A safety shield made of SS 304 is suggested above the stuffing

box as a safety feature.

7. The pressure- temperature rating of the valve covered is the same

as those listed in ASME B16.34.

8. All valves covered in this code are full bore valves and inside
diameter is the same as that in Annex-A of ASME B16.34.

1.2.4 ASME B16.34

1. ASME B16.34 covers pressure - temperature ratings, construction

features and testing requirements of flanged and welding end valves in
all types. Pressure temperature ratings are designated by class
numbers. Each class is further divided as Standard ,Special or Limited
Class.

2. The working pressures for standard and special class are tabulated in
Table 2. Ratings intermediate o tabulated valves are determined by
linear interpolation. The working pressures for the special classes are
higher than that of the standard class. The additional inspection
requirements for the special class are specified in section 8.

3. Flanged end valves are available only as Standard Class.

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4. Class 4500 applies to welding end valves only.

5. Limited class valves are available only in welding end and in sizes 2 1/2"
NB and smaller. Requirements of limited class valves are covered in
Annexure-G.

6. The code allows the use of carbon steel (A 307 Gr.B) for bonnet bolting
only for Class 300 and lower, provided service temperature is limited to
400°F.

7. The code recognises the valves fabricated by welding partly or fully and
requirements are laid down in clause 2.1.5.

8. Material specification list is covered in Table 1 with material group and

the product form. Carbon steel and Low alloy steel are covered in
group 1, Austenitic stainless steel in group 2, Non- ferrous metals in
group 3 and Bolting materials in group 4. The grouping is same as that
of ASME B16.5.

9. Table 2 shows pressure temperature rating of Standard Class and

Special Class valves in material group wise.

1.2.4 BS 1414

1. BS 1414 is generally in accordance with API 600 and the valves as per
this standard are interchangeable with those of similar type specified in
API 600.

2. The difference between API 600 and BS 1414 is that this standard is
extended to cover carbon steel valves in sizes 26" NB to 42" NB in class
150 and class 300.

3. BS 1414 gives provision for the soft seal rings. The seat could be fitted
either in body seats or wedge seats. They shall compress down to the
level of metal seats to give tight shut off. They shall also give a tight
metal-to-metal seal through the valve if soft seats are damaged or
removed. The seal rings shall withstand minimum 2000 cycles of
operation and there shall be no evidence of cold flow.

4. Provision of lantern ring in stuffing box for class 300 and above are
recommended.
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1.2.5 BS 5352

1. Similar to API 602, BS 5352 in this category covers :

a. Class 150, 300, 600 and 1500 flanged end or butt-welding ends
valves with O S & Y rising stem and bolted gland.

b. In sizes 1/2"NB to 2" NB.

c. Valves with standard bore.

d. Inside screw, rising stem, bolted or welded bonnet in class 1500

only.

2 The end flanges on the valve could be integrally cast, forged or welded-
on.

3 The joint between the bonnet and the body shall be of the type that
confines the gasket.

2.0 Globe Valves

2.1 Socket Welding and Screwed end Valves:

Regulatory Codes are :

2.1.1 BS 5352

2.1.2 ASME B16.34

2.1.1 BS 5352

1. BS 5352 covers in this category:

a. O S & Y rising stem and hand wheel, bolted or welded bonnet,

plug or needle type disc in standard bore and reduced bore
design.

b. Inside screw, rising stem and hand wheel, bolted or welded

bonnet, plug or needle type disc restricted to use upto 425°C
only.
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c. In class 800 and class 1500.

2. The minimum stem diameter for the globe valves is higher than that of
the gate valves especially in class 800.

3. The code indicates that the globe valves shall be designed to be

suitable for installation in either direction of flow but the preferred
direction shall be from under disc.

4. The disc. shall be either flat type, plug type or needle-point type integral
or loose with stem.

5. The design should be such that in the fully-opened position, the net area
between the disk and the seat shall be at least equal to the area
through seat.

6. Minimum port diameter of the globe and check valves is slightly smaller
than that of gate valves and is listed in Table 5.

2.1.2 ASME B16.34

As this code does not categorically specify the types of valves covered,
all types of valves are considered under the regulation set forth in this
code.

The features highlighted under gate valves (1.1.2) are applicable to

globe valves as well.

2.2 Flanged and Butt welding end Valves

Regulatory Codes are :

2.2.1 BS 1873

2.2.2 ASME B 16.34

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2.2.1 BS 1873

1. BS 1873 covers :

a. Cast or forged carbon and alloy steel O S & Y type stem with
flanged and butt welding ends- straight, angle and Y pattern.

b. The sizes in

Class 150 - 1/2" NB - 16" NB

Class 300 - 1/2" NB - 12" NB
Class 400 - 4" NB - 12" NB
Class 600 - 1/2" NB - 12" NB
Class 900 - 3" NB - 14" NB
Class 1500 - 1/2" NB - 14" NB
Class 2500 - 1/2" NB - 12" NB

c. Valves with needle type disk either integral or loose on the stem
in sizes 1/2" NB and 3/4" NB.

d. Only flanged and bolted bonnet connection.

2. Pressure / temperature ratings applicable are in accordance with BS

1560 part 2.

3. The body thickness comparison as tabulated in case of Gate valves

holds good for Globe valves as well.

4. Code allows square or rectangular body / bonnet flanges in sizes below

3" NB.

5. Flat face flanges are allowed in class 150.

6. When the valve is in fully open position, the net area between the seat
and the disk shall be at least equal to the area of the end port.

7. Provision of lantern ring in stuffing box packing is recommended for

class 300 & above.

8. Provision of soft seal rings either in the body seat or in the disk is
allowed. The requirements are as per gate valves to BS 1414.
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3.0 Check Valves

3.1 Socket Welding and Screwed end Valves.

Regulatory Codes are :

3.1.2 BS 5352

3.1.3 ASME B 16.34

3.1.1 BS 5352

1. BS 5352 covers in this category piston type and ball type check valves.

2. The cover for the check valve can be bolted, welded or union nuts, in
hexagonal or octagonal shape.

3. When the valve is in fully opened position, the net area between seating
face or ball and the seat shall be at least equal to the area through the
seat.

4. The ball type check valves covered are horizontal pattern and vertical
pattern.

5. The trim covered in this category are the body seat surface and the
piston or ball seat surface.

3.2 Flanged and Butt welding end Valves

Regulatory Codes are :

3.2.2 BS 1868

3.2.3 ASME B 16.34

3.2.4 API 594

3.2.5 API 6D/ISO 14313

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3.2.1 BS 1868

1. BS 1868 covers in this category

a. Swing Type

b. Lift type
i. Piston
ii. Ball for vertical flow and horizontal flow
iii. Disk type for vertical flow

c. The sizes in

Class 150 - 1/2" NB to 24" NB

Class 300 - 1/2" NB to 24" NB
Class 400 - 4" NB to 24" NB
Class 600 - 1/2" NB to 24" NB
Class 900 - 3" NB to 24" NB
Class 1500 - 1/2" NB to 24" NB
Class 2500 - 1/2" NB to 12" NB

2. The code allows welded-on flanges with post weld heat treatment.

3. The minimum body thickness is given in Table 1. The thickness

comparison as tabulated in case of Gate valves holds good for Check
valves as well.

4. For Swing Check valves the body seat shall be inclined at a angle of
approximately 5° from the vertical to facilitate closing and to prevent
chatter.

5. Flat face body-to-cover connection is permitted for class 150. Others

shall be M/F, T/G or RTJ.

6. Square or rectangular cover flanges are allowed in sizes below

3" NB.

7. Special fitment such as lever with adjustable weight, damping device,

fusible link etc. to control the movement of the disk to be provided if
specified.
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8. Provision of a spring to ensure positive closing when there is low

differential pressure or when process fluid is highly viscous to be
considered.

9. Soft seal ring can be provided with same conditions as that of the Gate
valves.

3.2.2 ASME B 16.34

1. The points highlighted earlier holds good for Check Valves as well.

3.2.3 API 594

1. API 594 covers in this category

a. The single plate and the dual plate check valves.

b. The sizes in

Class 125 & Class 250 - 2" NB to 48" NB

Class 150 & Class 300 - 2" NB to 60" NB
Class 400 & Class 600 - 2" NB to 42" NB
Class 900 & Class 1500 - 2" NB to 24" NB
Class 2500 - 2" NB to 12" NB

2. The rating of the valves will depend upon the material of construction
and is as below :

a. Grey Iron - as per ASME B16.1

b. Ductile Iron - as per ASME B16.42
c. Carbon &Alloy Steels - as per ASME B16.34

For resilient seating materials, the manufacturer to specify the rating.

The temperature limitation of the material shall be marked on the name
plate.

3. The face to face dimensions of plate type check valves are 1/3rd to 1/4th
of that of the swing type check valves. Double flanged valves are
available where nut space between flanges is adequate, other wise the
valves will be wafer type or water lug type. The selection of body
configuration is to manufacturers’ standard unless specified otherwise.
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4. The parts included as trim are :

a. Body seating surfaces
b. Plate seating surfaces

The trim material are listed in Table 3 of the Code.

5. The minimum wall thickness are given in Table 1A. The values are
observed higher than those specified in ASME B16.34.

3.2.4 API 6D/ ISO 14313

1. API 6D /ISO 14313 covers :

a. Swing type :
1. Reduced Opening
2. Full Opening

b. Plate Type :
1. Single plate, long pattern
2. Single plate, short pattern
3. Dual plate, long pattern

2. The end to end dimensions of the swing check valves are given in Table
5 and the values there in are the same as those specified in
ASME B 16.10..

3. The sizes covered for the swing check valves in this Code are
Class 150 to Class 600 - 2" NB to 36" NB
Class 900 & Class 1500 - 2" NB to 24" NB
Class 2500 - 2" NB to 12" NB

4. The face to face dimensions of the plate type check valves are given in
Table 6. The long pattern valves have the face to face dimensions
exactly same as that of API 594. ASME B 16.10 do not specify the end
to end dimensions of wafer type valves.

5. Full opening valves are the full bore valves and the minimum bore
dimensions are given in Table-1. There is no restriction on the upper
limit. The bore dimensions of reduced bore is not specified. It is that
the bore dimensions shall be less than the bore specified in Table-1.
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6. The Code do not cover the sub clause of minimum wall thickness in the
Design clause. The applicable rating tables of ASME B 16.34 are
accepted. Hence the minimum thickness as per ASME B 16.34 is
applicable here as well.

7. The single plate short pattern wafer check valve specified in API 6D is
not covered in API 594.
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4. Ball Valves

Regulatory Codes

4.1.1 BS 5351
4.1.2 API 6D / ISO 14313
4.1.3 ASME B16.34

4.1.1 BS 5351

1. The valves covered under this code are :

a. Socket welding end, Extended weld end and Threaded end

valves in class 800 from 1/2" NB to 2" NB. Class 800 applies to
forged and bar stock body valves only.
b. Flanged and Butt welding end valves in class 150, 300 and 600
only in sizes 1/2" NB to 16" NB. Minimum rating of Butt welding
end valves for sizes 1/2" NB to 1" NB is class 600.

2. In case of soft seated valves, the pressure / temperature ratings of the

valves are limited by the seat rating. Table 3 of the code gives these
values for the seats made from virgin PTFE resins without fillers. Glass
/ Carbon filling improves the ratings. PEEK has better temperature
resistance than PTFE but needs higher operating torque.

3. The minimum shell thickness is given in Table 10 of the code. The

comparison of these values with those specified in ASME B16.34 is
given below :
Size Class 150 Class 300 Class 600 Class 800
NB BS B BS B BS B BS B
5351 16.34 5351 16.34 5351 16.34 5351 16.34
1/2" 4.0 2.8 4.0 3.0 5.0 3.3 4.0 4.0
3/4" 4.0 3.0 4.0 3.8 5.0 4.1 4.3 4.3
1" 5.0 4.1 6.0 4.8 6.0 4.8 5.6 5.1
11/2" 6.0 4.8 7.0 4.8 7.0 5.6 6.1 5.8
2" 7.0 5.6 8.0 6.4 8.0 6.4 - -
3" 7.0 5.6 9.0 7.1 10.0 7.9 - -
4" 8.0 6.4 10.0 7.9 12.0 9.7 - -
6" 9.0 7.1 12.0 9.7 16.0 12.7 - -
8" 10.0 7.9 14.0 11.2 20.0 15.7 - -
10" 11.0 8.6 16.0 12.7 23.0 19.1 - -
12" 12.0 9.7 18.0 14.2 27.0 23.1 - -
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14" 13.0 10.4 20.0 15.7 29.0 24.6 - -

16" 14.0 11.2 22.0 17.5 32.0 27.7 - -

4. Code allows attachment of the end flange by welding with the required
heat treatment.

5. All valves under this Code should have anti blow out proof stem, Fire
safe design of seats and Antistatic design.

6. The following body designs are recommended.

a. One piece body with top entry ball.

b. One piece body with side entry ball.
c. Two piece body.
d. Three piece body.
e. Extended weld end body.

The three piece body design is also known as split body sandwich
construction. Manufacturers have adopted the sandwich (wafer)
construction without the end pieces in case of valves with exotic
material of construction.

7. When fire safe design is provided for the seats the material for steam
seals and gaskets shall also be suitably selected.

8. The use of Carbon Steel bolting is restricted to a service temperature

not exceeding 230°C for class 150 valves.

9. When wrench is the means of indicating port position, it shall be

arranged such that the wrench lies parallel to the line of flow in open
position.

10. The hydrostatic seat test is an optional test for soft seated ball valves.
Hydrostatically seat tested soft seated ball valve might have a reduced
performance capability in some subsequent services at low differential
pressures. This could be due to cold flow of PTFE under higher
pressure.

11. For relieving of excess pressure due to thermal expansion or

evaporation of liquid trapped in the ball/body cavities , provision can be
made by pressure eqalizing seats or a hole to the upstream side.
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4.1.2 API 6D / ISO 14313

1. The valves covered in this Code are with flanged or butt welding ends
only in the following sizes and ratings.

a. Class 150 - Long pattern 2" NB - 36" NB

b. Class 150 - Short pattern 6" NB - 12" NB
c. Class 300 - Long pattern 2" NB - 36" NB
d. Class 300 - Short pattern 8" NB - 12" NB
e. Class 600 - Long pattern 2" NB - 36" NB
f. Class 900 - Long pattern 2" NB - 24" NB
g. Class 1500 - Long pattern 2" NB - 16" NB
h. Class 2500 - Long pattern 2" NB - 12" NB

2. The end to end dimensions are given in Table 4 and those are same as
in ASME B 16.10. The length of valves having one welding end and one
flanged end shall be determined by adding half length from each type.

3. The code covers reduced bore ball valve in class 150 and class 300
only.

4. Code specify that, if fluid trapping is possible, all valves shall be

provided with automatic cavity pressure relief. Cavity relief shall prevent
the pressure exceeding 1.33 times the rating .The minimum size of
external cavity relief , if provided, shall be 15 NB .

4.1.3 ASME B 16.34

1. ASME B 16.34 does not cover any specific construction features for
ball valves.

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