TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

GATE, GLOBE AND CHECK VALVES

(AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO ISO 15761)

MESC SPE 77/101

January 2015

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PREFACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 4
1.1 SCOPE........................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS ......... 4
1.3 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................. 4
1.4 CHANGES SINCE PREVIOUS EDITION ................................................................... 4
1.5 COMMENTS ON THIS MESC SPE ............................................................................ 5
PART II AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO ISO 15761:2002 ............................................. 6
PART III REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... 12
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PART I INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE
This MESC SPE specifies requirements for gate, globe and check valves for DN 15 to DN
100 (NPS ½ to NPS 4).
This specification shall apply in addition to the applicable MESC Buying Description,
purchase order or requisition sheet.
The requirements for operation and maintenance of gate, globe and check valves are
outside the scope of this MESC SPE.
Part II of this MESC SPE is written as amendments and supplements to ISO 15761:2002.
The clause numbering of ISO 15761:2002 has been retained and any amendments are
identified as ‘Add’, ‘Modify to read’ or ‘Delete’. Any clauses of ISO 15761:2002 that are not
amended or supplemented by this MESC SPE, shall apply as written.
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API STD 602, 8 edition, is technically identical to ISO 15761:2002, except for a few
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modifications given in API STD 602, 8 edition Annex G. These modifications have been
reviewed in this MESC SPE and have been incorporated where appropriate.

1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

Unless otherwise authorised by Shell GSI, the distribution of this MESC SPE is confined to
Shell companies and, where necessary, to Contractors and Manufacturers/Suppliers
nominated by them.
This MESC SPE is intended for use in oil refineries, chemical plants, gas plants, exploration
and production facilities and, where applicable, supply/distribution installations.
If national and/or local regulations exist in which some of the requirements may be more
stringent than in this MESC SPE the Contractor shall determine by careful scrutiny which of
the requirements are the more stringent and which combination of requirements will be
acceptable with regard to safety, environmental, economic and legal aspects. In all cases
the Contractor shall inform the Principal of any deviation from the requirements of this
MESC SPE which is considered to be necessary in order to comply with national and/or
local regulations. The Principal may then negotiate with the Authorities concerned, the
objective being to obtain agreement to follow this MESC SPE as closely as possible.

1.3 DEFINITIONS
The Contractor is the party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a project, or operation or
maintenance of a facility. The Principal may undertake all or part of the duties of the
Contractor.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is the party that manufactures or supplies equipment and
services to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.
The Principal is the party that initiates the project and ultimately pays for its design and
construction. The Principal will generally specify the technical requirements. The Principal
may also include an agent or consultant authorised to act for, and on behalf of, the
Principal.
The word shall indicates a requirement.
The word should indicates a recommendation.

1.4 CHANGES SINCE PREVIOUS EDITION

The previous edition of this MESC SPE was dated October 2013. The change is to add
requirements for piston check valve obturator design.
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1.5 COMMENTS ON THIS MESC SPE

Comments on this MESC SPE may be sent to the MESC SPE Administrator at
MESC@shell.com. Shell staff may also post comments on this MESC SPE on the Surface
Global Network (SGN) under the Standards folder.
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PART II AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO ISO 15761:2002

1. Add:
DN 15 to DN 50 (NPS ½ to NPS 2), Class 2500
Special class valves shall also be in accordance with the applicable
requirements for special class valves in ASME B16.34

5.1.3 Add If a body cavity relief is specified:

- The body cavity relief shall be a pressure equalising hole with a diameter
of at least 3 mm (0.118 in), drilled in the closure member outside the seat
facing area. The pressure relief hole shall connect the valve body cavity
with the High Pressure (HP) side of the closure member when this is in
the closed position. This renders the valve as unidirectional.
- A machined groove in the seat ring on the HP side is also acceptable.
- The maintenance manual shall show how the closure member must be
assembled.

5.2.2 Modify 2nd sentence to read:

The minimum equivalent flow passageway cross-sectional area shall not be
less than that obtained using the equivalent diameters in:
- Table 1 for valves specified as reduced bore, and minimum diameter of
equivalent flow passageway for reduced bore valves in Class 2500 shall
be equal to Class 1500
Table 1b for valves specified as full bore
Table 1 Modify title to read:
Table 1 — Minimum diameter of equivalent flow passageway, reduced bore
Table Add Table 1b - Minimum diameter of equivalent passageway, full bore
1b
Class 150,
Class 300,
Class 600,
Class 800 Class 1500 Class 1500 Class 2500 Class 2500

Gate, globe or Globe or

DN check Gate check Gate Globe NPS

15 12 11,5 11 11 10 1/2

20 18 15 14.5 14 12.8 3/4

25 23 19.5 19 19 17.2 1

32 30 28 27 25 23 1 1/4

40 35 32 31 29 25.5 1 1/2

50 45.5 40 37.5 38 34.3 2

65 63 57 2 1/2

80 76 70 3

100 102 92 4

5.3.4 Add:
Wall thicknesses for Class 2500 valve bodies and bonnets shall be in
accordance with ASME B16.34.
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5.4.4.2 Add:
The following tolerances shall apply:
- The maximum lateral flange misalignment (offset of aligned flange
centrelines) for valves > DN 50 (NPS 2) shall be not greater than 2.0 mm
(0.08 in).
- For the angular flange misalignment (parallelism of aligned flange faces),
the maximum measured difference between flange faces shall be not
greater than 2.5 mm/m (0.03 in/ft).

5.4.4.3 Modify to read:

The face-to-face dimensions shall be as follows:
Class 150 Class 300 Class 600 Class 1500 Class 2500
ASME
ASME
Globe, ISO 5752, B16.10, ISO 5752,
B16.10,
table 1, table 2, table 1, ISO 15761
Check table 6,
series 10 column series 5
column 4
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ASME
ISO ISO ISO B16.10,
Gate ISO 15761
15761 15761 15761 table 6,
column 1

5.4.5.2 Modify to read:

Unless stated otherwise in the MESC buying description :-
End-to-end dimensions for butt-welding end valves shall be in accordance
with ASME B16.10, long pattern, except
Gate valves, class 1500, butt-weld ends, sizes DN 15-20 (NPS ½ - ¾) shall
be in accordance with ASME B16.10, table 5, column 5.
Note : The use of socket weld and butt weld end to end dimensions to manufacturers’
standard designs have been introduced in to this version of MESC. This is
specified on the MESC buying description.
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5.4.6.1 Modify 1 sentence to read
Corrosion resistant steel valves shall have integral or fully welded in body
seat rings. For gate valves only, pressed in body seats are allowed.
5.4.6.2 Add:
Removable seats, which are threaded, rolled or pressed in place, shall be
positively secured against loosening by mechanical deformation, typically
swaging.
5.5.1 Delete:
- threaded with a seal weld.
- threaded union nut, provided it is of Class  800.
5.5.2 Add:
Flange sealing faces shall have a circular shape and shall have a Flange
Facing Finish in accordance with ASME B16.5
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5.6.4.3 Add:
Full bore valves this shall be in accordance with table 1b.
5.7.2 Add:
Stem diameters for Class 2500 valves shall be in accordance with the
Manufacturer's standard, and shall be designed to open and close the valve
at the maximum rated pressure.
5.7.3 Add
- Stem sections shall be cylindrical, within a tolerance of 0.05 mm
(0.002 in).
- Stem shall be straight, within a tolerance over the travel of the stem of
1 mm/metre (0.01 2 in/ft)
- Stem sealing area shall have a maximum surface roughness (Ra) of
0.8 m (32 μin) and free from any defects

5.9.3 Add:
- The gland follower shall protrude into the stuffing box before
compressing the packing rings.
- A threaded-union design gland, as shown in Figure D-2, shall not be
used.
5.9.5 Add Modify to read:
- The stem shall be suitably supported and have clearances designed,
such that with all anticipated side loads it does not make rubbing contact
with the adjacent static metallic components (bonnet, gland ring etc),
which may lead to galling.

5.9.6 Add The packing box wall shall not be penetrated by any drillings or bound by the
thread-end of the backseat bushing.

5.11.2 Add:
The hand wheel shall be free from burrs and sharp edges.
5.11.3 Add:
This nut shall be secured against loosening.
5.11.4 Add The hand wheel diameter shall not exceed the face-to-face length of the
equivalent flanged valve or 320 mm (12.6 in), whichever is the smaller.
5.11.5 Add The force required to operate the hand wheel shall not exceed 360 N (80 lbf).
For seating and unseating the valve, a maximum momentary force F s is
allowed in accordance with EN 12570:2000, Clause 5.1.
5.13 Add Fire testing
Valves containing polymeric or elastomeric materials shall be of a fire-tested
design and certified in accordance with ISO 10497, BS 6755-2, or API 6FA.
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5.14 Add Actuator

If specified by the Principal, the valve shall be fitted with an actuator.
The valve manufacturer shall:
- Verify that the actuator manufacturer has reviewed the information
supplied by the valve manufacturer.
- Ensure that the valve stem design takes into account a safety factor
based on the maximum output torque or force of the actuator. Unless
specified otherwise, this safety factor shall be 1.5.
Gear operated and actuated valves shall be designed to prevent damage to
the drive train of the valve.
5.6.4 Add:
The obturator of a piston type check valve shall be designed such that
in all positions, there is free communication between the downstream
side of the body and the bonnet cavity.
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6.1.1 Modify 2 sentence to read:
The materials shall be in accordance with the MESC Buying Description.
6.2.1 Modify to read:
The materials shall be in accordance with the MESC Buying Description.
Where multiple options for hardfacing of closure member and seat are
allowed in the MESC buying description, only the following combinations are
allowed:
Stellite 6 against Stellite 6
Stellite 21 against Stellite 21
Stellite 6 against Stellite 12
Stellite 12 against Stellite 21

6.2.4 Add If retaining tabs are applied for securing of valve parts, they shall be of the
same material composition as the trim material.
6.2.5 Add Bolting and other valve components shall not be galvanised or cadmium
plated.
Table Modify line 10 (seat ring) to read:
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Seat ring - Same material composition as either the trim or the body.
Modify line 16 (stem nut or stem bushing) to read:
Stem nut or stem bushing - Austenitic ductile iron (not allowed when used in
combination with austenitic stainless steel stem material), 13Cr steel, or
copper alloy having a melting point above 955 °C (1750 °F)
6.3 Add Material acceptance
The Manufacturer shall list the material designation of all valve parts
on the valve general arrangement drawing or bill of materials.

7.1 Add:
Body marking shall either be integral or be made by stamping with a low-
stress die stamp on a flange rim (for flanged valves) or on the valve body (for
butt-weld or threaded-end valves).
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7.2.1 Add:
- Heat number of the body, bonnet and cover forgings and castings.
‘HP’ mark on the high-pressure side of uni-directional valves that have a
body cavity relief.

7.4 Add:
- Year of manufacture.
- Valves outside the scope of ISO 15761 shall be marked ASME B16.34
instead of ISO 15761.
- Both metric and USC units on nameplate(s).
8.1.1.1 Add new para:
The back seat test is not required. To protect the valve stem from pitting
corrosion, the gland shall remain tightened with the valve back-seated during
the body hydrostatic test.
8.1.1.2 Modify to read:
- Test fluid shall be fresh water containing a corrosion inhibitor.
- The chloride content of test water in contact with austenitic and duplex
stainless steel wetted components of valves shall not exceed 30 μg/g (30
ppm by mass).

8.1.3.7 Add:
For soft seated valves, the seat leakage rate shall be ISO 5208 rate A for
gate/ globe valves and rate B for check valves.
8.1.5 Delete
Table Modify 15 s to read:
14
60 s
Add:
The minimum test duration commences after the test pressure has stabilised.
9.6 Add:
Prior to dispatch/shipment the valve internals shall be thoroughly
cleaned and dried and the surfaces shall be free from test fluids,
cleaning agents, loose particles and organic substances. Valves shall
be properly preserved, fitted with end caps or flange protectors,
placed on an adequate surface and packaged to ensure protection
against damage, ingress of moisture, rainfall and dirt during outdoor
storage for at least one year.Flange protectors in direct contact with
flange faces shall not be of a porous (e.g., wood) material.

10 Add new clause:

In addition to the certification requirements specified in MESC SPE 77/302,
the finished valve shall have a certificate in accordance with ISO 10474 type
2.1 or EN 10204 type 2.1, demonstrating that it complies with all
requirements of API 602.
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B.7.3 Modify to read:

Valves having stainless steel bellows shall be hydrostatically tested with
demineralised water that has a chloride content of no more than 2 μg/g (2
ppm by mass).
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PART III REFERENCES

In this MESC SPE, reference is made to the following publications:

NOTES:
1. Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used, together with any
amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.
2. Most of the referenced external standards are available to Shell staff on the SWW (Shell Wide Web) at
http://sww05.europe.shell.com/standards.

SHELL STANDARDS
Graphitic packing material MESC SPE 85/203
Packing material, graphite & carbon braided yarn MESC SPE 85/204
AMERICAN STANDARDS
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Steel gate, globe and check valves for sizes DN 100 and API 602, 8 edition
smaller for the petroleum and natural gas industries
Specification for fire test for valves API 6FA
Issued by:
American Petroleum Institute
Publications and Distribution Section
1220 L Street Northwest
Washington DC 20005
USA

Face-to-face and end-to-end dimensions of valves ASME B16.10

Valves – Flanged, Threaded and Welding End ASME B16.34
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Rules for ASME VIII
construction of pressure vessels
Issued by:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME International
Three Park Avenue, M/S 10E
New York, NY 10016,
USA

BRITISH STANDARDS
Testing of valves – Part 2: Specification for fire type BS 6755-2
testing requirements
Issued by:
British Standards Institution
389 Chiswick High Road
London W4 4AL
UK

EUROPEAN STANDARDS
Industrial valves – Method for sizing the operating EN 12570
equipment
Issued by:
Commité Européen de Normalisation
Secrétariat Central
Rue de Stassart 36
B-1050 Brussels
Belgium

Copies can also be obtained from national standards

organizations.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Metal valves for use in flanged pipe systems – Face-to- ISO 5752
face and centre-to-face dimensions
Testing of valves – Fire type testing requirements ISO 10497
Steel gate, globe and check valves for sizes DN 100 and ISO 15761
smaller, for the petroleum and natural gas industries
Issued by:
ISO Central Secretariat
1, ch. de la Voie-Creuse
Case postale 56
CH-1211 Genève 20
Switzerland
Copies can also be obtained from national standards
organizations.