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Table of Contents

1.0 GENERAL......................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Summary ................................................................................................................................................ 5
A. Scope of Specification...................................................................................................................... 5
B. Work Not Included........................................................................................................................... 5
C. Related Specification ....................................................................................................................... 5
D. Supplied by Supplier ........................................................................................................................ 5
E. Terminology ..................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 References............................................................................................................................................... 6
A. API (American Petroleum Institute) ................................................................................................ 7
B. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) .................................................................... 7
C. ASNT (American Society of Non-Destructive Testing) ................................................................. 7
D. ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials)........................................................................... 7
E. AWS (American Welding Society) Standards ................................................................................ 8
F. AWWA (American Water Works Association ............................................................................... 8
G. MSS (Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry) ....................... 8
H. NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) .................................................................. 8
I. Precedence of Requirements............................................................................................................ 8
1.3 Submittals............................................................................................................................................... 9
A. Certificate of Compliance ................................................................................................................ 9
B. Manufacturer Test Reports (MTR) .................................................................................................. 9
C. Welding Procedures .......................................................................................................................10
D. Supply of Drawings........................................................................................................................10
E. Hydrotest Certification...................................................................................................................10
F. Maximum Field Pressure Test .......................................................................................................11
1.4 Quality Assurance ...............................................................................................................................11
A. Inspection Authority.......................................................................................................................11
B. Refurbishment ................................................................................................................................11
C. Major Repairs .................................................................................................................................11

2.0 PRODUCTS ....................................................................................................................................................11

2.1 General..................................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Materials...............................................................................................................................................11
A. Ball Valves .....................................................................................................................................11
B. Butterfly Valves .............................................................................................................................12
C. Lubricated Plug Valves..................................................................................................................13
D. Sleeved Plug Valves.......................................................................................................................13
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E. Brass and Bronze Valves ...............................................................................................................13

F. Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Valves .................................................................................................13
G. Cast or Forged Steel, Low Alloy, Stainless and High Nickel Alloy Valves ................................13
2.3 Design Criteria.....................................................................................................................................14
A. Dimensions.....................................................................................................................................14
B. Sour Service or H2S Service..........................................................................................................15
C. No Copper ......................................................................................................................................15
D. Welded-on Flanges.........................................................................................................................15
E. End Bores .......................................................................................................................................15
F. Threaded and Socketweld Ends .....................................................................................................15
G. Flange Finish ..................................................................................................................................15
H. Back Seat ........................................................................................................................................15
I. Body Tappings ...............................................................................................................................15
J. Floating or Trunnion Ball ..............................................................................................................15
K. Operators ........................................................................................................................................16
L. Tapped Bolt Holes..........................................................................................................................16
2.4 Fabrication And Manufacture ...........................................................................................................16
A. Fabrication by Welding..................................................................................................................16
B. Repairs............................................................................................................................................16
C. Modification of New Valves..........................................................................................................16
2.5 Inspection And Tests ...........................................................................................................................17
A. Pressure Testing .............................................................................................................................17
B. Examination....................................................................................................................................17
2.6 Identification And Tagging ................................................................................................................18
A. Marking ..........................................................................................................................................18
2.7 Preparation For Shipment..................................................................................................................19

3.0 EXECUTION ..................................................................................................................................................20

4.0 ATTACHMENTS...........................................................................................................................................20
4.1 Attachment 01 – Cast Valves / Additional Examination Requirements .......................................20
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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Summary

A. Scope of Specification

1. This specification prescribes the requirements for purchase of Ball, Butterfly, and
Plug valves. Other types of soft seated valves and quarter-turn metal seated valves
shall be in accordance with this specification as applicable.

2. This specification is a supplement to the Item Description shown in the Bills of

Material.

B. Work Not Included

1. Installation of valves is not included in Supplier's scope except to the extent of

providing installation instructions as part of the Submittals.

2. Maintenance and repair of material after receipt and acceptance by authorized

personnel and jobsite storage are not included in Supplier's scope unless warranty
repairs are determined to be required.

C. Related Specification

Work in this specification shall be coordinated with Marafiq Engineering Specifications:

 MQ-SP-P-5022: Piping Traceability and Certification.

 MQ-SP-P-4013: General Specification for Positive Material Identification

(PMI)

D. Supplied by Supplier

1. Supply of Material

a. Supplier's scope shall include the supply of material as specified in the PO

(Purchase Order) and written clarifications thereto; modifications necessary to
meet the requirements of the Item Description; additional engineering notes in
the PO; examination and testing; preparation of the material for shipment;
suitable packaging; and Manufacturer's warranty.

b. All valves shall be clearly marked with country of origin in accordance with
applicable government regulations. In addition, materials shall be produced
by manufacturers specifically listed in the Marafiq Approved Vendors List
(AVL). Any materials deviating from these requirements must have prior
written authorization or shall be subject to rejection or additional verification
or testing at Seller's expense.
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2. Equivalent Manufacturers

Items specified or referenced by Manufacturer and figure number are not intended to
exclude equal items offered by other Manufacturers. Products made by reputable
Manufacturers and of comparable type, quality, and characteristics may be submitted
for evaluation.

3. Refurbished Material

Valves furnished shall be original Manufacturer's production. Reconditioned or new

surplus valves shall not be furnished without prior written authorization.

4. Approved Manufacturer

a. The approved manufacturer, shown below the Item Description on the PO, is
the manufacturer and figure number accepted by Marafiq. No other valve
manufacturer may be furnished other than that shown, unless it is approved by
Marafiq Engineering

E. Terminology

1. Authorized or Authorization: Authorized or authorization given by Marafiq Piping

Engineering.

2. Major Repairs: Repairs defined as major in ASTM-A217.

3. Minor Repairs: Repairs not defined as major repairs.

4. Critical Areas: Areas for radiographic film coverage that shall be a matter of
agreement between Marafiq and Manufacturer in accordance with ASME B16.34.

5. Casting Quality Factor: A factor Ec assigned to the quality of castings defined by

ASME B31.3.

6. 100 Percent Examination: 100 percent volumetric examination by radiography or 100

percent of exterior surface examination by dye penetrant or magnetic particle; these
are defined in the PO or Item Description and shall not be required unless so stated.

7. Refurbishment: The furnishing of valves that are not new and not the original
Manufacturer's production.

1.2 References

The publications listed below form part of this specification. Each publication forming part of this
specification shall be the latest revision and addendum in effect on the date this specification is
issued for construction unless noted otherwise. Except as modified by the requirements specified
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herein or the details of the drawings, Work included in this specification shall conform to the
applicable provisions of these publications.

A. API (American Petroleum Institute)

 6D Petroleum and natural gas Industries – Pipeline transportation systems –

Pipeline valves
 598 Valve Inspection and Testing
 599 Metal Plug Valves - Flanged, Threaded and Welding Ends
 607 Fire Test for Quarter-Turn Valves and Valves Equipped with Nonmetallic
Seats
 608 Metal Ball Valves - Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End
 609 Butterfly Valves: Double Flanged, Lug- and Wafer-Type

B. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Section II Material Specifications

 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Section IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications
 B1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads
 B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
 B16.1 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings Classes 25, 125, and 250
 B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
 B16.10 Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves
 B16.11 Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding, and Threaded
 B16.20 Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges - Ring-Joint, Spiral-Wound, and Jacketed
 B16.25 Buttwelding Ends
 B16.34 Valves - Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End
 B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges, NPS 26 through 60
 B31.1 Power Piping
 B31.3 Process Piping
 B31.4 Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid Hydrocarbons and other Liquids
 B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
 B36.10M Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
 B36.19M Stainless Steel Pipe
 B46.1 Surface Texture

C. ASNT (American Society of Non-Destructive Testing)

 SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice for Nondestructive Testing Personnel

Qualification and Certification

D. ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials)

 A193 Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for High Temperature
Services
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 A194 Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or High
Temperature Service, or both
 A217 Steel Castings, Martensitic Stainless and Alloy, for Pressure-Containing,
Suitable for High-Temperature Service

E. AWS (American Welding Society) Standards

 A5.13 Specification for Surfacing Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding

F. AWWA (American Water Works Association

 C504 Rubber-Seated Butterfly Valves

G. MSS (Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry)

 SP-6 Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End
Flanges of Valves and Fittings
 SP-25 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions
 SP-53 Quality Standard for Steel Castings and Forgings for Valves, Flanges and
Fittings, and Other Piping Components - Magnetic Particle Examination
Method
 SP-54 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flange and, Fittings, and
Other Piping Components
 SP-55 Quality Standard for Steel Casting for Valves, Flanges, Fittings, and Other
Piping Component - Visual Method for Evaluation of Surface Irregularities
 SP-61 Pressure Testing of Steel Valves
 SP-67 Butterfly Valves
 SP-68 High Pressure Butterfly Valves with Offset Design
 SP-72 Ball Valves with Flanged or Butt Welding Ends for General Service
 SP-78 Cast Iron Plug Valves, Flanges, and Threaded Ends
 SP-93 Quality Standard for Steel Castings and Forging for Valves, Flanges and
Fittings, and Other Piping Components - Liquid Penetrant Examination
Method
 SP-94 Quality Standard for Ferritic and Martensitic Steel Castings for Valves,
Flanges, and Fittings and Other Piping Components - Ultrasonic
Examination Method

H. NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers)

 MR0103 Materials Resistant to Sulfide Stress Cracking in Corrosive Petroleum

Refining Environments

I. Precedence of Requirements

1. Conflicts in technical requirements shall be resolved in the following order of

precedence:
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a. Technical requirements specified in the RFQ or PO, as applicable, and

identified as Additional Technical Requirements or Engineering Notes.

b. The Item Description as shown on the Bills of Material.

c. The requirements of this specification.

d. The requirements of referenced codes or standards (for example, API Std.

609).

1.3 Submittals

A. Certificate of Compliance

1. Supplier shall furnish certification of compliance to all requirements of the Purchase

Order. The certification shall include Marafiq PO number, Item Code Numbers,
name and address of Supplier, and shall be certified by the Supplier’s Q.A. Manager
or authorized agent.

2. The following applies to valves with body and bonnet material specified to an ASME
(SA or SB) specification in the Item Description:

a. Supplier shall furnish Manufacturer's certification of compliance with the

referenced ASME specification for the body, bonnet and bonnet bolting. The
documents shall be identified with PO Number and Item Code Number and
shall be signed by Manufacturer's authorized agent.

b. ASTM materials may be substituted for materials specified as ASME,

provided that the ASME specification is indicated (below the title) to be
identical with the corresponding ASTM specification for the grade, class, or
type produced. Manufacturer shall state the dual compliance on the
Certification of Compliance. ASTM specification material substitutions shall
be submitted for evaluation at the time of quotation.

B. Manufacturer Test Reports (MTR)

A complete MTR (Manufacturer Test Report) showing results of all chemistry and physical
tests shall be available for impact tested steels, chrome steel, stainless steel, and nickel alloy
valves. The MTR shall include, as a minimum, name of supplier, name of prime material
manufacturer and plant location, Marafiq PO number, Item Code Number, material
specification, grade and class, actual test results of chemical analysis and mechanical
properties and certified by Quality Control Manager or representative. MTR’s shall be
furnished to buyer only as required by the Supplier Drawing & Data Commitment Form
(attached to PO).
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C. Welding Procedures

If specified in the PO or in the Item Description, and if valves are manufactured with
pressure retaining welds (including seal welds and where castings are repaired by welding),
Supplier shall furnish Manufacturer’s welding procedures, ASME QW-482, and PQR
(Procedure Qualifications Record) QW-483 for Marafiq Welding Engineering acceptance.
The procedures and qualifications shall be in accordance with ASME Section IX and shall
specify the maximum allowable fit-up offset and misalignment for girth and miter joint butt
welds. The qualification shall include hardness testing in accordance with the applicable
Piping Code, i.e. ASME B31.3 or B31.1. The hardness testing shall be performed on the
base metal, weld metal, and the heat affected zone and after any required heat treatment.

D. Supply of Drawings

1. Supplier shall furnish with quotation dimensional drawings or catalog cuts for all
valves. Requirements for submittal of drawings after award of order shall be as
required by the Supplier Drawing & Data Commitment Form (attached to PO).

2. Dimensional drawings and catalog cuts shall include:

a. Gear operator dimensions.

b. Nonstandard dimensions.
c. End-to-end dimensions for valves with welded-on nipples.
d. Detail of the end bevel for weld-end valves with nominal wall thickness
greater than 22 mm.

These drawings need not be certified except when called for in the PO or the Item
Description.

3. Supplier shall be prepared to furnish, on request, dimensional drawings showing stem

or shaft sealing design and number of size of packing rings or stem seals required for
each type and size of valve in the PO.

4. Drawings shall include materials of construction with referenced ASTM material

specification.

5. Total weight of the valve, including operator, shall be shown on the drawings and
catalog cuts.

E. Hydrotest Certification

Supplier shall furnish certification of hydrotest in accordance with Section 2.5A. of this
specification. Test results may be included in the Manufacturer's Test Report (MTR).
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F. Maximum Field Pressure Test

Supplier shall furnish the maximum allowable hydrostatic shell and seat test pressures that
valves can be subjected to, during field pressure testing, for valves not manufactured in
accordance with a standard.

1.4 Quality Assurance

A. Inspection Authority

Examination or tests may be reviewed or witnessed by Marafiq or its authorized agent at

Supplier's or Manufacturer's facility.

1. A general inspection of the facility for quality control procedures may be made as
selected by Inspector.

2. Valve castings shall have visual inspection in accordance with MSS SP-55 as
selected by Inspector.

3. Repairs shall be inspected as selected by Inspector after the repairs have been made.

B. Refurbishment

1. Refurbishment is not permitted unless specifically authorized in writing by Marafiq.

2. Modification of new valves is permitted only if specifically authorized, and if the

requirements of Section 2.4C. are satisfied.

C. Major Repairs

Major repairs shall not be performed without authorization. Welding procedures may be
furnished for evaluation as an alternative to this requirement.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 General

Valves shall be in accordance with the applicable API Standards, except as noted below.

2.2 Materials

A. Ball Valves

1. Ball valves shall provide a continuous electrical path between ball and body or shall
be equipped with a spring or spring-loaded pin to provide grounding.
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2. Reduced port ball valves shall have a bore through the ball no less than that specified
in API 6D.

3. Weld end valves with resilient seats shall be designed to allow welding into piping
without disassembly.

4. If unibody or 1-piece body is specified, ball valves shall have no external body joints.
If 2-piece bolted body is specified, ball valves shall have no threaded body joints. If
end entry or split body is specified, either is acceptable. Designs in which the stem
seal or packing area is split between 2 of the body components are not acceptable.
Supplier shall certify that body joints, including the stem seals, shall not leak under
the loads of a fully stressed connecting piping system, as defined in the applicable
codes.

5. Trunnion mounted ball valves shall have a means of relieving excessive body cavity
pressure.

6. Valves specified as block-and-bleed type shall have a tapped opening of at least NPS
1/2 (NPS 3/4 for valves NPS 6 and larger) located in the bottom of lower side of the
valve body.

7. Stems shall be of the blowout-proof design.

8. Chromium plated ball or disc is prohibited unless specified in the purchase

description.

B. Butterfly Valves

1. Face-to-face dimensions of rubber-lined and high performance butterfly valves shall

comply with API 609 or AWWA C504.

2. Butterfly valves shall be bi-directional and provide equal shutoff in either flow
direction to the full pressure rating of the valve.

3. Lug type butterfly valves shall hold full rated pressure in either flow direction with
the mating flange disconnected.

4. Valve gasket seating surface area shall not contain any disruptions (screw holes or
retainer edge) within the effective sealing area of an ASME B16.20 spiral wound
gasket.

5. Disc shall stay in the closed position against full rated pressure in either flow
direction if the operator becomes disconnected from the shaft.

6. Stems shall be of the blowout-proof design.

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C. Lubricated Plug Valves

1. Cast iron valves shall comply with MSS SP-78. Ductile iron, carbon steel, stainless
steel, and nickel alloy valves shall comply with API 599.

2. Valves shall be furnished with lubricant suitable for 230 degrees C operation.

D. Sleeved Plug Valves

Valves shall comply with API 599 except that stainless steel and nickel alloy valves may
have wall thickness in accordance with ASME B16.34.

E. Brass and Bronze Valves

1. Brass and bronze valves shall be Manufacturer's standard.

2. Materials of construction shall be Manufacturer's standard except asbestos materials

are not permitted.

F. Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Valves

1. Cast iron and ductile iron butterfly valves shall comply with API 609. Ductile iron
flanged plug valves shall comply with API 599.

2. Materials of construction shall be Manufacturer's standard except asbestos materials

are not permitted.

G. Cast or Forged Steel, Low Alloy, Stainless and High Nickel Alloy Valves

1. Design

Ball valves shall comply with API 608. Rubber lined and high-performance butterfly
valves shall comply with API 609. Lubricated plug valves and sleeved non-lubricated
plug valves shall comply with API 599. Ball, butterfly, and plug valves specified in
the Item Description as fire safe or fire tested shall comply with applicable
requirements of API 607. Fire safe plug valves may not contain vent holes in the side
of the plug and shall be capable of bi-directional shutoff.

2. Trim

a. The base material of balls, discs, and plugs shall be of the same material (or
higher alloy) than the body. If carbon steel or electroless nickel coated trim is
specified, 316 stainless steel may be provided. Hardfacing, if specified, shall
be of Number 6 composition or equivalent, according to AWS A5.13 grade
CoCrA.
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b. ASTM A564, Grade 630 (17-4PH Stainless Steel) used for stems shall be heat
treated in accordance with NACE MR0103 and the hardness shall also comply
with MR0103.

c. Stem sleeves shall be manufacturer's standard.

3. Stem Seals

Stem seals shall be a graphited, braided, non-asbestos packing suitable for 425
degrees C (800 degrees F) steam or petroleum services and shall contain a sacrificial
metal corrosion inhibitor, or pure graphite foil packing suitable for 425 degrees C
(800 degrees F) oxidizing services with braided graphite fiber rings on the top and
bottom of the packing stack. Where TFE [Teflon (polyetra-fluroethylene)] packing is
specified in the Item Description, it may be either braided non-asbestos packing
impregnated with TFE, braided pure TFE packing, or pure virgin TFE chevron rings.
Graphite is not permitted in TFE packing.

4. Bonnet Gaskets

For valves specified in the Item Description as fire safe or fire tested, gaskets shall be
graphite or spiral wound metal with filler. Metal windings shall be type 304 stainless
minimum, and filler shall be non-asbestos suitable for 425 degrees C (800 degrees F)
or graphite, unless otherwise stated in the Purchase Description.

5. Bonnet Bolting

Bolting shall be ASTM-A193 grade B7 with ASTM-A194 grade 2H nuts unless

otherwise specified in the Item Description. Bolt protrusion through the nut shall be
1-1/2 threads maximum.

6. Metallurgy

a. Austenitic stainless steels shall be furnished in the solution annealed condition.

b. Monel valve castings shall be furnished per ASTM A494/A494M, grade M-

35-1 or grade M-30C, including conformance to the supplemental Weldability
Test S-2.

2.3 Design Criteria

A. Dimensions

Valves shall have an End-to-End dimension in accordance with standards referenced for
manufacture. End-to-End dimensions of flanged end, butt weld end, or wafer type valves
that differ from Manufacturer and figure number listed in the Purchase Description (such as
short pattern versus regular pattern) are not permitted without authorization.
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B. Sour Service or H2S Service

Materials furnished for valves where the Item Description states “For sour service” or “For
H2S service” shall be in accordance with NACE MR0103.

C. No Copper

Valves specified in the Item Description as "no copper permitted" shall not have copper or
copper bearing alloy (except trace amount) materials used in their construction. This
includes internal and external parts such as trim, grounding spring, stem bearings, and gland
follower.

D. Welded-on Flanges

Flanged end valves with welded-on flanges, if they would result in a nonstandard length, are
not permitted. Butt weld ends machined from flanged valves are not permitted.

E. End Bores

Weld bevels and end preparation shall be in accordance with ASME B16.25.

F. Threaded and Socketweld Ends

Threaded ends shall have taper pipe threads in accordance with ASME B1.20.1.
Socketweld ends shall be in accordance with ASME B16.11.

G. Flange Finish

The finish for gasket surfaces of flanged ends shall be in accordance with ASME B16.5.

H. Back Seat

Not applicable.

I. Body Tappings

Location and designation of body tappings, if so specified in the Item Description, shall be
in accordance with Figure 1 of ASME B16.34. Tappings shall be taper pipe threads in
accordance with ASME B1.20.1 and shall be fitted with solid forged plugs of the same basic
metallurgy as the valve body. Socketwelding openings shall be in accordance with ASME
B16.11 and shall be fitted with plastic plugs.

J. Floating or Trunnion Ball

Ball valves specified as floating ball may be furnished as trunnion mounted ball. Ball
valves specified as trunnion mounted may be furnished as floating ball only with
authorization.
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K. Operators

1. Lever operated valves shall be furnished with individual levers, wrenches, or handles.

2. Gear operators shall be fully enclosed type with cast housing, furnished with a
position indicator. Designs capable of being misassembled such that the position
indicator could indicate an orientation different from the valve internals are not
permitted. Enclosures fabricated from sheet metal are not permitted.

L. Tapped Bolt Holes

Tapped bolt holes in valve bodies, such as in lug type or single flange valves, shall be
threaded in accordance with ASME B1.1. Threads shall be the Coarse Thread Series (UNC)
through 1-inch bolt size and the 8 Pitch Thread Series (8UN) for bolt sizes of 1-1/8 inch and
larger, with a Class 2B tolerance.

2.4 Fabrication And Manufacture

A. Fabrication by Welding

Valves fabricated entirely or partially by welding, not including seal welds of bonnets, shall
comply with the design requirements of this specification unless specifically authorized by
Marafiq. Welding procedures are required for evaluation prior to commencement of
fabrication.

B. Repairs

Minor casting repairs shall conform to the ASTM specification referenced for manufacture.
Limitations on imperfections and method and extent of required examination for repairs
shall be the same as required for the original castings. Repair of castings by peening or
impregnation with metallic or nonmetallic materials is prohibited.

C. Modification of New Valves

1. Modifications are not permitted without authorization.

2. Modifications to valves that have been completely assembled and pressure tested by
Manufacturer shall conform to one of the following, as applicable:

a. Modifications by Manufacturer: If modifications have been performed by

Manufacturer of the valve, the completely modified valve shall be pressure
tested in accordance with Section 2.5A.

b. Modifications by Other than Manufacturer: Modifications shall be described in

the quotation and shall contain the information listed below:
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(1) Extent of modification (packing change, new seat material, re-facing of

flange faces).

(2) Name of the firm performing modification.

(3) Statement of warranty.

2.5 Inspection And Tests

A. Pressure Testing

1. Valves shall be pressure tested in accordance with the standard to which they are
manufactured. Valves manufactured to an API standard shall be tested to API 598.
Steel valves not covered by an API standard shall be tested in accordance with MSS
SP-61. Other valves shall be tested in accordance with the procedures of MSS SP-61
except that the test pressures shall be as follows:

● Shell: 1.5 × P
● Seat: 1.0 × P

where P is the non-shock cold working pressure or WOG (Water-Oil-Gas) rating

specified by Manufacturer.

2. Pressure testing of austenitic stainless steel valves shall conform to the following
additional requirements:

a. Only water containing fewer than 50 mg/liter (50 ppm) chloride ion shall be
used for pressure testing.

b. Following pressure testing, the test water shall be immediately drained and
valves shall be dried by blowing with air or dry nitrogen.

c. The type or style of valve stem packing or stem seals used during pressure
testing shall be the same as that specified to be supplied with the valve.

d. Valves packed for vacuum (external pressure) service shall be allowed the
same leak rate as defined for internal pressure.

B. Examination

1. Valves shall be subjected to Positive Material Identification (PMI) in accordance

with Marafiq Specification MQ-SP-M-4013.

2. Other Examination is required only as specified in the Item Purchase Description or

the Purchase Order.
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3. Surfaces to be examined shall be clean and free from surface conditions that may
mask unacceptable conditions.

4. Personnel performing or evaluating examinations, other than visual examination and

hardness testing, shall be qualified in accordance with the ASNT Recommended
Practice SNT-TC-1A. Only Level II or III personnel shall be authorized to interpret
results for radiographic and ultrasonic examinations.

5. All valve castings shall meet the visual acceptance standards of MSS SP-55.

6. If radiographic examination is specified or performed, examination and acceptance

criteria shall follow MSS SP-54.

a. If ‘casting quality factor of 1.00’ is specified in the Item Description, the

additional requirements of Attachment 01 of this Specification shall apply.

7. If magnetic particle examination is specified or performed, examination and

acceptance criteria shall follow MSS SP-53.

8. If liquid penetrant examination is specified or performed, examination and

acceptance criteria shall follow MSS SP-93.

9. If ultrasonic examination is specified or performed, examination and acceptance

criteria shall follow MSS SP-94.

10. Impact tests, if required by the material specification or Valve Purchase Description,
shall be in accordance with the applicable Piping Code, i.e. ASME B31.1, ASME
B31.3, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8.

2.6 Identification And Tagging

A. Marking

1. Each valve shall be marked in strict accordance with the standards referenced for
manufacture. The minimum requirements of MSS-SP-25 shall be satisfied.

2. Each valve shall be clearly identified with country of origin.

Tagging

3. Each valve shall be fitted with a rust resistant metal tag securely attached with no
fewer than 6 twists of stainless steel wire. Paper or plastic tags are unacceptable.

4. Tags shall normally be attached to the gland bolting. Tags on valves that do not have
gland bolting may be attached to the hand wheel or other appropriate location.
Attachment of tags through bolt holes of end flanges is not permitted.
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5. Each tag shall be clearly stamped with the Item Code Number and the PO Number.
Ink or paint is not acceptable for marking. The Item Code Number is the number
appearing directly above the first line of each Item Description on the Bills of
Material.

6. Where the Item Description specifies that the valve is for a specific service, Supplier
shall attach an additional tag spelling out this requirement.

Example: FOR CHLORINE SERVICE

7. The minimum dimensions for tags and wire shall be in accordance with the
following:

a. Size of tag:

● Round 40 mm diameter
● Rectangular 12 by 70 mm

b. Thickness of tag:
1.2 mm minimum

c. Lettering height: 6 mm minimum

d. Wire diameter:
1.2 mm minimum

Proper tagging is essential in the material management system. Supplier must

comply with this requirement.

2.7 Preparation For Shipment

A. Ball and plug valves shall be in the open position for shipment. Butterfly valves shall be in
the closed position for shipment.

B. Valves shall be shipped with the correct stem packing installed and with the gland follower
sufficiently tightened to prevent loss of packing gland bolting during shipment.

C. Valves shall be prepared in such a manner as to avoid damage or atmospheric corrosion to

inside or outside surfaces or parts during storage or while in transit. Use API 600 as a
minimum standard of acceptance.

D. Un-machined exterior surfaces of the shell of ferritic valves shall be painted. Austenitic
stainless steel valves shall not be painted.

E. Austenitic stainless steel valves shall be protected from chloride attack such as might occur
from exposure to saltwater spray or atmosphere during shipment, cleaning, fabrication,
testing, and storage. Protection shall also be provided if shipping by truck in areas where
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road salt is used. Consideration shall be given to enclosing or wrapping in a vaporproof

barrier material.

F. Unless export packaging is specified, valves may be shipped loose or packed in a box or
crate.

G. If export packaging is specified, valves shall be shipped in wooden boxes or crates,

individually or collectively, in a manner to prevent shifting within the container.

H. Threaded and socket-welding openings shall be closed with plastic or metal protectors to
exclude dirt and other foreign matter from the interior of the valves.

I. Flange facings and butt welding ends shall be protected over the entire gasket seating
surface or weld end with high-impact plastic covers and secured with lock plugs (integral or
separate) or steel strapping. Plastic end protectors of at least 12 mm thickness, secured with
at least 4 bolts or with steel strapping, are also acceptable. Cardboard or pressboard end
protectors (which absorb water) are not acceptable.

J. Carbon steel and ferritic alloy steel flanged and butt weld end valves shall have end flange
facing and bevels coated with a peelable or solvent-removable rust preventative coating
before the end protectors are applied.

3.0 EXECUTION

Not Applicable.

4.0 ATTACHMENTS

4.1 Attachment 01 – Cast Valves / Additional Examination Requirements

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CAST VALVES / ADDITIONAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

ADDITIONAL
EXAMINATION
REQUIREMENTS
Wherever ‘Casting Quality Factor of 1.00’, ‘Critical Service’, or ‘Category M
Service’ is specified in the Item Description or the Purchase Order, castings in all
materials shall have a casting quality factor E(C) of 1.00 according to ASME B31.3,
Chapter II - "Increased Casting Quality Factor E" Table 302.3.3D consisting of either
A or B, following:
A. Carbon Steel and Chrome-moly Alloy
1. All accessible exterior and interior surfaces of each casting in carbon steel
and chrome-moly alloy materials shall have dry powder magnetic particle
examination in accordance with MSS SP-53 with acceptance criteria in
accordance with MSS SP-53, using reference photographs in ASTM-E125.
2. Fully radiograph all critical areas as defined by the manufacturer and agreed
upon by Marafiq Piping Materials Engineer. Radiography shall be in
accordance with MSS SP-54 with acceptance criteria in accordance with
ASME/ B31.3, Chapter II - "Acceptance Levels For Castings" Table
302.3.3D and reference radiographs in ASTM-E446, E186, or E280 as
applicable.
B. Austenitic Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloys
1. All accessible exterior and interior surfaces of each casting in austenitic
stainless steel or nickel alloy castings shall have liquid dye penetrant
examination in accordance with ASTM-E165 with acceptance criteria in
accordance with Table 1 of MSS SP-53, using ASTM-E125 as a reference
for surface flaws.
2. Fully radiograph all critical areas as defined by the manufacturer and agreed
upon by Marafiq Piping Materials Engineer. Radiography shall be in
accordance with MSS SP-54 with acceptance criteria in accordance with
ASME/ B31.3, Chapter II - "Acceptance Levels For Castings" Table
302.3.3D and reference radiographs in ASTM-E446, E186, or E280 as
applicable.