Codes and

Standards
(Extension of ASME)

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Objectives Objectives of Presentation
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Knowledge to Learn
ASME

Codes & Standards This presentation intends to illustrate the various

ASME Code Section I
Codes and Standards which apply to the manufacture
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ASME Code Section II of safety valves.
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ASME Code Section VIII
The Codes and Standards covered are:
Codes & Standards  American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code
NB

Codes & Standards  National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NB)
API
 American Petroleum Institute (API)
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API 520

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API 521

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API 526

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API 527

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Worldwide Approvals

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Codes && Standards
Codes Standards
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASME

Codes & Standards The ASME establishes rules of safety governing

ASME Code Section I
the design, the fabrication and the inspection during
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ASME Code Section II construction of boilers and unfired pressure vessels,
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ASME Code Section VIII
regarding their intent.
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NB Different Sections of the ASME Code deal
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API

Codes & Standards  ASME Code Section I

API 520

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 ASME Code Section II
API 521
 ASME Code Section VIII
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API 526

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API 527

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Worldwide Approvals

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ASME Code Section I
ASME

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Codes Standards This is a construction code covering power, electric and
ASME Code
Code Section
SectionI I
miniature boilers and high temperature boilers used
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ASME Code Section II in stationary service above 15 psig.
Codes & Standards Here are the requirements of Section I:
ASME Code Section VIII

Codes & Standards  3% maximum overpressure at rated capacity.

NB
 Blowdown tolerance:
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API – < 67 psi 4 psi
Codes & Standards – ≥ 67 and ≤ 250 psi 6% of set pressure
API 520
– > 250 and ≤ 375 psi 15 psi
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API 521 – > 375 psi 4% of set pressure
Codes & Standards  Set pressure tolerance:
API 526
– Pset  70 psig +/- 2 psi
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API 527 – 70 psi < Pset  300 psi +/- 3 psi
Codes & Standards – 300 psi < Pset < 10 +/- 10 psi
Worldwide Approvals
– Pset  1000 psi +/- 1%
 Must have lifting lever
 Nameplate showing rated capacity in lb/hr steam

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ASME Code Section II
ASME

Codes & Standards This is a construction code listing materials suitable

ASME Code Section I
for the construction of safety valves according to
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Codes Standards
ASME Code
Code Section
SectionIIII ASME Code.
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ASME Code Section VIII
In order for a part to be used in the construction of a safety valve,
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the material must appear in ASME Code Section II*.
NB
This section also provides the pressure and temperature limits
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API for the available materials of:
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API 520
 Safety valve bodies
Codes & Standards  Safety valve bonnets
API 521

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API 526

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API 527

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Worldwide Approvals

* Materials found in ASME Code Cases are allowable

to the limits specified in the code case.

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ASME Code Section VIII
ASME

Codes & Standards This is a construction code covering the basic rules
ASME Code Section I
for the construction, design, fabrication, inspection and
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ASME Code Section II certification of pressure vessels (unfired) above 15 psig.
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Codes Standards Here are the requirements of Section VIII:
ASME Code
Code Section
SectionVIII
VIII
 Maximum overpressure at rated capacity:
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NB – 10% (or 3 psi) - single valve
Codes & Standards – 16% (or 4 psi) - multiple valves (non-fire)
API
– 21% – overpressure due to fire
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API 520
 No mandatory blowdown; however, adjustable
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API 521 blowdown valves must meet 7% during test for certification
Codes & Standards  Set pressure tolerance:
API 526

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– Pset  70 psi +/- 2 psi
API 527 – Pset > 70 psi +/- 3%
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Worldwide Approvals  Lifting lever for water (>140°F), air or steam service required
 Nameplate showing rated capacity in SCFM air,
US-GPM water or lb/hr steam

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National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NB)
ASME

Codes & Standards The NB represents the enforcement agencies who assure adherence
ASME Code Section I
to provisions of the ASME boiler and pressure vessel codes.
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ASME Code Section II
The NB:
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ASME Code Section VIII  Sets inspection standards
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NB  Qualifies inspectors
Codes & Standards  Works for owners, insurers
API

Codes & Standards  Maintains records (Red Book – NB-18)

API 520

Codes & Standards  Looks into violations

API 521
 Covers repair (VR Stamp)
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API 526

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API 527

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Worldwide Approvals

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American Petroleum Institute (API)
ASME

Codes & Standards API publishes several standards

ASME Code Section I
dealing with safety valves:
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ASME Code Section II
 API 520 Part 1 – Sizing &
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ASME Code Section VIII Selection of Pressure Relief
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NB

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 API 520 Part 2 – Installation
API
of Pressure Relief Devices
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API 520  API 521 – Guide for Pressure-
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API 521
Relieving & Depressurizing
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Systems
API 526
 API 526 – Flanged Steel Safety
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API 527 Relief Valves
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Worldwide Approvals  API 527 – Seat Tightness
of Pressure Relief Valves

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API 520
ASME

Codes & Standards API 520 Part 1

ASME Code Section I

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Applies to the sizing and selection of pressure relief devices
ASME Code Section II
for equipment with an MAWP of 15 psig or greater.
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ASME Code Section VIII  Protection of unfired vessels
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NB  Basic definitions
Codes & Standards  Operational characteristics of pressure relief devices
API

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Codes Standards  Sizing procedures and methods
API 520

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API 521
API 520 Part 2
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API 526
Covers methods of installation for pressure relief devices
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API 527 on equipment with an MAWP of 15 psig or greater.
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Worldwide Approvals

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API 520 Part 2 – Installation of Pressure Relief Devices
ASME

Codes & Standards According to API 520 Part 2, inlet piping

ASME Code Section I
must be sized so that non-recoverable
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ASME Code Section II pressure losses from vessel to pressure
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ASME Code Section VIII
of set pressure.
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NB

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API

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Codes Standards
API 520

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API 521

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API 526
Pressure Drop ≤ 3% of Pset
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API 527

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Worldwide Approvals

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API 521 – Guide for Pressure-Relieving and Depressuring Systems
ASME

Codes & Standards API 521 is designed to aid in the selection of the system
ASME Code Section I
that is most appropriate for the risks and circumstances
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ASME Code Section II involved in various installations.
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ASME Code Section VIII
This standard provides guidelines for:
Codes & Standards  Examining the principal causes of overpressure
NB

Codes & Standards  Determining individual relieving rates

API
– Including fire vapor generation and fire gas expansion
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API 520
 Selecting and designing disposal systems
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API 521

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API 526

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API 527

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Worldwide Approvals

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API 526 – Flanged Steel Pressure Relief Valves
ASME

Codes & Standards API 526 is a purchasing specification for flanged steel
ASME Code Section I
pressure relief valves. Requirements are given for
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ASME Code Section II spring loaded pressure relief valves and pilot-operated
Codes & Standards relief valves.
ASME Code Section VIII

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API 526 has standardized the following items:
NB
 Orifice designation and area
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API
 Valve size and pressure rating, inlet and outlet
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API 520  Materials
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API 521  Pressure-temperature limits
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Codes
API 526
Standards
 Center-to-face dimensions, inlet and outlet
Codes & Standards  Inspection and shop tests
API 527

Codes & Standards  Identification and preparation for shipment

Worldwide Approvals

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API 527 – Seat Tightness of Pressure Relief Valves
ASME

Codes & Standards API 527 describes tests to determine the seat tightness
ASME Code Section I
of metal and soft-seated pressure relief valves.
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ASME Code Section II Valves of conventional, bellows, and pilot-operated designs
Codes & Standards are covered. Acceptable leakage rates are defined.
ASME Code Section VIII

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It contains criteria for:
NB
 Testing with air
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API
 Testing with steam
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API 520  Testing with water
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API 521  Testing with air – another method
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API 526

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API 527

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Worldwide Approvals

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Worldwide Approvals
ASME

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ASME Code Section I

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ASME Code Section II

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ASME Code Section VIII
LESER holds approvals for different
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NB types of safety valves for worldwide
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API

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 CE-marking
API 520
 VdTÜV (Germany)
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API 521
 ASME/NB (US)
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API 526  TSSA/CSA/CRN/ABSA (Canada)
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API 527  AQSIQ (China)
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Codes Standards
Worldwide Approvals
Worldwide Approvals
 KOSHA (Korea)
 EAC (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan)

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