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This specification has been revised as indicated below and described in the revision record on the following
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Piping Engineering
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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 Specifications ...................................................................................................................5
D. Supplied by Seller .........................................................................................................................5
E. Terminology ..................................................................................................................................6
1.2 References ...........................................................................................................................................7
A. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) ...................................................................7
B. API (American Petroleum Institute)..............................................................................................7
C. ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing).................................................................7
D. MSS (Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry).......................7
E. NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) .................................................................8
F. Precedence of Requirements .........................................................................................................8
1.3 Submittals............................................................................................................................................8
A. Certificate of Compliance..............................................................................................................8
B. Manufacturer's Test Reports (MTR)..............................................................................................9
C. Welding Procedures.......................................................................................................................9
D. Supply of Drawings.......................................................................................................................9
E. Hydrotest Certification ................................................................................................................10
F. Maximum Field Pressure Test.....................................................................................................10
1.4 Quality Assurance.............................................................................................................................10
A. Inspection Authority....................................................................................................................10
B. Refurbishment .............................................................................................................................10
C. Major Repairs ..............................................................................................................................10

2.0 PRODUCTS.................................................................................................................................................11
2.1 General ..............................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Materials............................................................................................................................................11
A. Diaphragm Valves .......................................................................................................................11
B. Bronze Valves .............................................................................................................................11
C. Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Valves ...............................................................................................11
D. Steel, Low Alloy, Stainless and High Nickel Alloy Valves ........................................................12
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2.3 Design Criteria..................................................................................................................................12

A. Dimensions..................................................................................................................................12
B. Sour Service or H2S Service........................................................................................................12
C. No Copper ...................................................................................................................................13
D. Welded-on Flanges......................................................................................................................13
E. End Bores ....................................................................................................................................13
F. Threaded and Socketweld Ends...................................................................................................13
G. Clamped Ends..............................................................................................................................13
H. Automatic Welded Ends..............................................................................................................13
I. Flange Finish ...............................................................................................................................13
J. Body Finish .................................................................................................................................13
K. Body Tappings ............................................................................................................................14
L. Operators .....................................................................................................................................14
2.4 Fabrication Of Manufacture ...........................................................................................................14
A. Fabrication by Welding ...............................................................................................................14
B. Repairs.........................................................................................................................................14
C. Modification of New Valves .......................................................................................................14
2.5 Inspection Tests ................................................................................................................................15
A. Pressure Testing ..........................................................................................................................15
B. Examination.................................................................................................................................16
2.6 Identification And Tagging..............................................................................................................16
A. Marking .......................................................................................................................................16
B. Tagging........................................................................................................................................17
2.7 Preparation For Shipment ...............................................................................................................17

3.0 EXECUTION...............................................................................................................................................18

4.0 ATTACHMENTS........................................................................................................................................18
4.1 Attachment 01 – Cast Valves / Additional Examination Requirements ......................................18
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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Summary

A. Scope of Specification

1. This specification prescribes the requirements for purchase of diaphragm valves. Other
types of soft seated valves, including variations on these designs, shall be in accordance
with this specification in so far as applicable.

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

B. Work Not Included

1. Installation of valves is not included in Seller'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 Seller's scope except where warranty repairs are
determined to be required.

C. Related Specifications

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 Seller

1. Supply of Material

a. Seller's scope shall include the supply of material as specified in the PO (Purchase
Order) and any written clarifications thereto, any modifications necessary to meet
the requirements of the Item Description, and 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
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authorization or shall be subject to rejection or additional verification or testing at

Seller's expense.

2. Equivalent Manufacturers

Items specified or referenced by manufacturer and figure number are not intended to
exclude similar items offered by other manufacturers. Engineering data for products
made by reputable manufacturers and of comparable type, quality, and characteristics
may be submitted for evaluation.

3. Refurbished Material

All 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 Piping Engineering

E. Terminology

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

Engineering.

2. Major Repairs: Repairs defined as major in ASTM A 217.

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

4. Critical Areas: Areas for radiographic coverage, which shall be a matter of agreement
between Marafiq and the manufacturer in accordance with ASME B16.34.

5. Casting Quality Factor: A factor Ec assigned to the quality of castings defined by the
applicable Piping Code, i.e. ASME B31.1, 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 shall be as
defined in the PO or Item Description and will not be required unless so stated.

7. Refurbishment: The furnishing of valves that are not new; i.e., not the original
manufacturer's production.
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1.2 References

The publications listed below form part of this specification. Each publication 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 herein or the details of the drawings,
Work included in this specification shall conform to the applicable provisions of these publications.

A. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

 B1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads

 B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
 B16.1 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
 B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flange Fittings
 B16.24 Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
 B16.25 Buttwelding Ends
 B16.34 Valves - Flanged, Threaded and Welding End
 B16.42 Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
 B31.1 Power Piping
 B31.3 Process Piping

B. API (American Petroleum Institute)

 598 Valve Inspection and Test

C. ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing)

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

Qualification and Certification

D. 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 Forging for Valves, Flanges and
Fittings, and Other Piping Components - Magnetic Particle Examination
Method
 SP-54 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges 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
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 SP-88 Diaphragm Valves

 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

E. NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers)

 MR0103 Materials Resistant to Sulfide Stress Cracking in Corrosive Petroleum Refining

Environments

F. Precedence of Requirements

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

precedence:

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 any referenced code or standard (such as ASME B16.34).

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 apply to all 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.
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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's 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).

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 shall be furnished for the following:

a. All diaphragm valves.

b. Gear operator installations.
c. Materials of construction with referenced material specification.
d. Weight of valve and gear operator.
e. Seller 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.
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These drawings need not be certified except when called for in the PO or the Item
Description.

E. Hydrotest Certification

Seller shall furnish certification of hydrotest in accordance with Section 2.5A of this
specification. The hydrostatic test results may be included in the Manufacturer's Test (MTR)
Report.

F. Maximum Field Pressure Test

Seller shall furnish the maximum allowable hydrostatic shell and seat test pressure(s) that valves
can be subject to, during field pressure testing, for all valves not manufactured in accordance
with a national 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.
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2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 General

Valves shall be in accordance with ASME B16.34, except as noted below.

2.2 Materials

A. Diaphragm Valves

1. Diaphragm valves shall comply with MSS SP-88.

2. Diaphragms shall not be interchanged between valves of different manufacturers or

model. The diaphragms are dimensionally suited to a particular manufacturer's design
and model.

B. Bronze Valves

1. Design

Bronze threaded valves shall have thread engagements conforming to ASME B16.15.
Bronze flanged ends shall comply with ASME B16.24.

2. Stem Sleeves

Stem sleeves shall be the manufacturer's standard.

3. Bolting

Bolting shall be the manufacturer's standard.

C. Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Valves

1. Design

Cast iron and ductile iron threaded ends shall conform to ASME B16.4 and
ASME B16.3, respectively. Cast iron flanged ends shall conform to ASME B16.1 and
ductile iron flanged ends shall conform to ASME B16.42.

2. Stem Seals

Stem seals shall be the manufacturer's standard.

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3. Bolting

Bolting shall be the manufacturer's standard.

D. Steel, Low Alloy, Stainless and High Nickel Alloy Valves

1. Trim

a. 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.

b. Stem sleeves shall be manufacturer's standard.

2. Bolting

Bolting shall be ASTM A 193 grade B7 with ASTM-A 194 grade 2H nuts unless
otherwise specified in the Item Description. Bolt protrusion through the nut shall be 1-1/2
threads maximum.

3. Metallurgy

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

b. Monel body material for screwed, socketweld end, and buttweld end valves shall
be of a weldable composition.

2.3 Design Criteria

A. Dimensions

Face to face or end to end dimensions of flanged or butt weld diaphragm valves are unique to a
particular manufacturer; therefore, flanged end or buttweld end valves that differ from the
manufacturer and figure number listed in the Item Description are not permitted without
authorization.

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.
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C. No Copper

Valves specified in the Item Description as "No Copper Permitted" shall not have copper or
copper bearing alloy (except trace amounts) materials used in their construction. This includes
internal and external parts.

D. Welded-on Flanges

Flanged end valves with welded on flanges, when 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. Bore diameters at
the end bevel shall be in accordance with ASME B36.10M or B36.19M as applicable when
specified as a schedule.

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. Clamped Ends

Clamped ends shall be per ASME BPE and the manufacturer's standard.

H. Automatic Welded Ends

Automatic weld end valves shall have a 75 mm (3 inch) minimum body to end dimension to
allow clearance for welding machine.

I. Flange Finish

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

J. Body Finish

Inside and outside surface finishes for valves in hygienic services shall be specified in the Item
Specification.
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K. Body Tappings

Location and designation of body tappings, when so specified in the Item Description, shall be
in accordance with Figure 1 of ASME B16.34. Tappings shall be taper pipe threaded 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.

L. 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 and 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.

2.4 Fabrication Of 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 except where specifically authorized.
Welding procedures specified in section 1.3C are required for authorization before
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 and
impregnation with metallic or nonmetallic materials is prohibited.

C. Modification of New Valves

1. Modifications

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

a. Modifications by Manufacturer
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When modifications have been performed by the 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:

(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 Tests

A. Pressure Testing

1. Valves shall be pressure tested in accordance with the standard to which they are
manufactured. All 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 x P
Seat: 1.0 x P

Where P is the non-shock cold working pressure or WOG rating specified by the
manufacturer.

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

a. Only water containing less than 50 mg/liter (50 ppm) 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.

3. 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.

4. Valves packed for vacuum (external pressure) service shall be allowed the same leak rate
as defined for internal pressure.
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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 where specified in the Item Description or the
Purchase Order.

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

4. Personnel performing and evaluating examinations other than visual examination and
hardness testing shall be qualified in accordance with the American Society of Non-
destructive Testing 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.

2.6 Identification And Tagging

A. Marking

Each valve shall be marked in strict accordance with MSS SP-25.

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B. Tagging

1. 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 not acceptable.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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. 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.

B. Un-machined exterior surfaces of ferritic valves shall be painted. Austenitic stainless steel
valves shall not be painted.
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C. Austenitic stainless steel valves be protected from chloride attack such as might occur from
exposure to salt water spray or atmosphere during shipment, cleaning, fabrication, testing and/or
storage. Protection shall also be provided when shipping by truck in areas where road salt is
used. Consideration shall be given to enclosing or wrapping in a vapor proof barrier material.

D. Unless export packaging is specified, non-hygienic valves may be shipped loose or packed in a
box or crate.

E. 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.

F. Threaded and socketwelding openings shall be closed with plastic or metal protectors to exclude
dirt and other foreign matter from the interior of the valves.

G. Flange facings and buttwelding ends shall be protected over the entire gasket seating surface of
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 (that can
absorb water) are not acceptable.

H. Carbon steel and ferritic alloy steel flanged and butt weld end valves shall have all end flange
facing and bevels coated with a solvent removable or peelable 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

End of Specification
Power and Water Utility Co. for Jubail and Yanbu (MARAFIQ) Master Specification MQ-SP-P-5013
Project Name: Date: 31 Mar 2011
Contract Number: Attachment 01 - Page 1 of 1
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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.