5158 00 PI SPC 0005 - 1 Specification For Valves

ASORC NAPHTHA COMPLEX PROJECT (ISBL)
CONTRACT UNIT DISCIPLINE DOC. TYPE SERIAL No.

ASSIUT OIL REFINING COMPANY
5158 00 PI SPC 0005 (ASORC)
Specification For Valves
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Document: SPECIFICATION FOR VALVES

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Contents:-
1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Scope of Specification ........................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Definitions ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Abbreviations ...................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Site Location and Environmental Conditions ...................................................................... 7
1.5 Units of Measure ................................................................................................................. 7
2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS .......................................................... 8
2.1 Order of Precedence .......................................................................................................... 8
2.2 National, International and Industry Standards .................................................................. 9
2.3 Project References ...........................................................................................................14
2.4 Licensor (AXENS) References .........................................................................................14
3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................16
4 MATERIAL ........................................................................................................................16
4.1 General Material Requirement ..........................................................................................16
4.2 Sour service requirements ................................................................................................18
4.3 Material Certification and Traceability...............................................................................18
5 VALVE DESIGN ................................................................................................................19
5.1 Requirements....................................................................................................................19
6 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR VALVES ...................................................................24
6.1 Specific Requirement for Ball Valve .................................................................................24
6.2 Specific Requirement for Gate Valve ................................................................................26
6.3 Specific Requirement for Globe valve ..............................................................................26
6.4 Specific Requirement for Check valve ..............................................................................27
6.5 Specific Requirement for Needle Valve ............................................................................27
6.6 Specific Requirement for Double Block and Bleed Valves ...............................................28
6.7 Specific Requirement for Butterfly Valves ........................................................................28
6.8 Specific Requirement for Non Slam Check Valves ..........................................................29
7 SUPPLIERS RESPONSIBILITIES....................................................................................30

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7.1 Suppliers Responsibilities .................................................................................................30
8 CERTIFICATION ..............................................................................................................31
9 PAINTING, COLOR CODING, MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION .................................32
9.1 Painting and Color Coding ................................................................................................32
9.2 Marking and Identification .................................................................................................32
10 QUALITY, INSPECTION AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS ...........................................33
10.1 Quality Requirements ...................................................................................................33
10.2 Inspection and Testing .................................................................................................34
10.3 REPAIR WELDS ..........................................................................................................35
10.4 WELD OVERLAY SURFACES ....................................................................................35
10.5 NDT REQUIREMENTS AND NDE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ...................................36
11 PRESERVATION, PACKING AND SHIPPING ................................................................36
11.1 Rust Prevention ............................................................................................................36
11.2 End Protection ..............................................................................................................36
12 SPARE PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS ..........................................................................37
13 DOCUMENTATION ..........................................................................................................38

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1 GENERAL
1.1 Scope of Specification
This specification is applicable for Manual Piping Valves required for the ASORC Naphtha Complex
Project (ISBL).
The objective of this document is to broadly outline the Specification for Valves, the minimum criteria
and key technical requirements.
This specification defines the minimum requirements and fundamental guidelines only.
It does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to deliver the project in compliance with
COMPANY’s expectations and the requirements of the EPC.
The EPC Contractor shall develop detailed project specific procedures and specifications, to suit the
requirements of EPC, for COMPANY’s Review and Approval.
Requirements those are not explicitly stated in the specification, but essential for successful execution
of the EPC of the project, shall be deemed to be inclusive within the roles & responsibilities and scope
of the EPC Contractor.
Further, the EPC Contractor shall perform all works in accordance with good engineering practices.
1.2 Definitions
The following definitions shall apply to this specification.
Table 1-1: Definitions
Term Definition
Approval The giving of written consent by COMPANY. Approval shall not relieve EPC
Contractor from its responsibility for whatever is Approved, as defined in the
Contract
AXENS Is Licensor; party having an agreement with the COMPANY which licenses
the COMPANY’s use of proprietary process technology and/or know-how in
any Unit
Basic Design Means the information and documentation prepared by Licensors, including
Package process and mechanical design data as the basis for the definition of the
Engineering
COMPANY Assiut Oil Refining Company (ASORC)
EPC - Is a single entity joint venture or consortium of EPC Contractors as
Contractor/Contractor defined in the Contract
- The organization assigned by COMPANY carrying out the EPC work as
per scope of work

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Term Definition
Licensor Is Axens, a French company organized as a Society Anonyme and having
its main office at 89 boulevard Franklin Roosevelt, F-92500 Rueil-
Malmaison, France
Licensor Process Means the information and documentation prepared by Licensors, including
Book process and mechanical design data as the basis for the definition of the
Engineering
Shall The word ‘Shall’ indicate a mandatory requirement.
Should or May The word ‘Should’ or ‘May’ indicates a recommendation
Subcontractor Organization assigned by Contractor to carry out Specific part of the works
on their behalf.
Process Book Means the deliverable file of Licensor’s Basic Process Design, including the
written instructions given by Licensor after the remittance of such deliverable
file
Process Design Means the deliverable file of Licensor’s Basic Process Design, including the
Package written instructions given by LICENSOR after the remittance of such
deliverable file.
Supplier or Vendor Party who manufactures or supplies equipment and/or services including
Sub-Suppliers or Sub-Vendors
Work Means any and all work by the EPC Contractor required under the
provisions of the Contract including but not limited to detailed engineering,
procurement, construction, Commissioning, Performance testing and Plant
operation up to Commercial Completion
1.3 Abbreviations
The following abbreviations shall apply to this specification.
Table 1-2: Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
ANSI American National Standards Institute
API American Petroleum Institute
ASME American Society Of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM American Society For Testing And Materials
BOD Basis of Design

CRA Corrosion Resistive Alloy
CS Carbon steel
ED Explosive Decompression
EEMUA Engineering Equipment and Material Users Association

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Abbreviation Definition
EN European Norm
ENP Electro less Nickel Plating
EPC Engineering, Procurement, Construction
HIC Hydrogen Induced Cracking
HP High Pressure
ISO International Organization for Standardization
ITP Inspection and Testing Plan
LTCS Low Temperature Carbon steel
MR Material Requisition
MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineer
NDE Non-Destructive Examination
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NPS Nominal Pipe Size
PQR Procedure Qualification Report
RP Recommended Practice
SDSS Super Duplex Stainless Steel
SPE Specifications Document
SS Stainless steel
TSO Tight Shut Off
UNS Unified Numbering System
VDRL / SDRL Vendor Document Requirement List/ Suppliers Document Requirement
List
VQRF Vendor Quality Requirement Form
1.4 Site Location and Environmental Conditions

For site location and environmental conditions, refer to Section 1.4 of project specification number
5158-00-PR-CRT-0001: Process Design Criteria.
1.5 Units of Measure

For units of measure applicable for this project, refer to Appendix 2 of project specification number
5158-00-PR-CRT-0001: Process Design Criteria.

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2 APPLICABLE STAND ARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

All work shall comply with the applicable standards and publications listed in this section. If an
applicable standard or publication is revised and re-issued during the execution of this Contract, the
EPC Contractor shall bring this to the attention of the COMPANY. The COMPANY will determine
which revision shall apply.
2.1 Order of Precedence

Mandatory Egyptian rules, laws, regulations and standards shall take precedence over all other
applicable codes, standards and project specifications.
Licensor specifications and standards are included within Licensor Process Book and have not been
listed in a separate section of this document. EPC Contractor shall liaise with Licensor through
COMPANY for any additional specification and standard required. Licensor standards shall only take
precedence over engineering standards where they are more stringent or are required by the
Licensor for meeting performance guarantees. Where such conflicts in standards exist, EPC
Contractor shall advise COMPANY and COMPANY shall determine which standard to follow (at no
extra cost).
The order of precedence for all applicable codes, standards, government acts and local authority
regulations is as shown below. EPC Contractor shall ensure adherence to this order of precedence.
In any areas of conflict, the following order of precedence shall apply:
Mandatory Egyptian Rules, Regulations and

Standards
*Licensors' Standards/ Specifications/

Standard Drawings (see Note-1 below)
Project Specifications & Standards
International Codes and Standards
EPC Contractor / Supplier Standards [Require

Company's Approval]

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Note-1:
Except as noted below, in any areas of conflict the Project specifications or standards shall take
precedence over the Licensors' standards, specifications or standard drawings. A Licensors'
specification, standard or standard drawing shall only take precedence over a project
specification/standard if it is more stringent or it affects Licensor's process guarantees and, in such
instances, only to the equipment or system(s) it references. Such instances must be communicated
to, and acknowledged by, COMPANY
2.2 National, International and Industry Standards
2.2.1 The main applicable International and industry standards and publications shall include, but
not be limited to, the following:-
Table 2-1: International and Industry Standards
Standard Standard Title

ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASME The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM American Society of Testing of Materials
API American Petroleum Institute
AWWA American Water Works Association
BS British Standard
BS EN British Standard European Norm
EJMA Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association
EEMUA Engineering Equipment and Material Users Association
ISO International Organization for Standardization
MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
UKOOA United Kingdom Offshore Operators Association

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2.2.2 Some of the main International and industry standards and publications are listed below:-
Table 2-2: Some of the Main International and Industry Standards

ASME
ASME B1.1 Unified inch screw Threads, UN and UNR Thread
Form
ASME B1.2 Gauges and Gauging for Unified Screw Threads
ASME B1.20.1 Pipe Threads (General Purpose)
ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS 1/2 Through
NPS 24
ASME B16.9 Factory made Wrought Butt-welding Fittings
ASME B16.10 Face to Face and End to End Dimensions of Valves
ASME B16.11 Forged Fittings, Socket Welding and Threaded
ASME B16.20 Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges
ASME B16.21 Non Metallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges
ASME B16.25 Butt welding ends
ASME B16.34 Valves - Flanged, threaded and welding ends
ASME B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges NPS 26 Through NPS
60
ASME B18.2.1 Square, Hex, Heavy Hex, and Askew Head Bolts and
Hex, Heavy Hex, Hex Flange, Lobed Head, and Lag
Screws (Inch Series)
ASME B18.2.2 Nuts for General Applications: Machine Screw Nuts,
Hex, Square, Hex Flange, and Coupling Nuts (Inch
Series)
ASME B31.1 Power Piping
ASME B31.3 Process Piping
ASME B 36.10M Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
ASME B 36.19M Stainless Steel Pipe
ASME B46.1 Surface Texture
ASME Section II Specifications - Materials
ASME Section II Part D Section II-D Properties - Materials
ASME Section V Non-destructive Methods of Examination
ASME Section V Non-destructive Methods of Examination

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ASME Section VIII Div.1 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII
Div. 1 Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels.
ASME Section IX ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX:
Qualification Standard for Welding and Brazing
Procedures, Welders, Brazers, Welding and Brazing
operators
API
API 594 Check Valves, Wafer, Wafer-Lug and Double-flanged
Type
API 598 Valve Inspection and Testing
API 600 Steel Gate Valves Flanged or Butt Welding Ends,
Bolted and Pressure Seal Bonnet
API 602 Compact Steel Gate Valves – Flanged, Threaded,
Welding and Extended Bonnet
API 607 Fire Test for Soft-Seated Quarter-Turn Valves
API 608 Metal Ball Valves- Flanged, Threaded and Welding
Ends
API 609 Butterfly valves - Double flanged, Lug and wafer type
API 6D Specification for Pipeline Valves (ISO 14313)
API 6FA Specification for Fire Test for Valves
API 6FB Specification for Fire Test for End Connection
API RP 582 Welding guidelines for the chemical, oil, and gas
industries
BRITISH STANDARDS
BS 5154 Copper alloy globe, globe stop and check, check and
gate valves
BS 6755-1 Testing of valves:
Part 1: Specification for production pressure
BS 6755-2 Testing requirements
Part 2: Specification for fire-testing requirements
MTD Guidelines/Publications Guidelines for the Avoidance of Vibration-induced
99/100 Energy Institute,UK Fatigue Failure in Process Pipe Work

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BSEN
BS 5351 Steel Ball Valves for the Petroleum,

Petrochemical and Allied Industries.
BS 6755 Testing of Valves (Part 1): Production
Pressure Testing Requirements.
BS EN 593 Industrial Valves- Metallic Butterfly Valves
BS EN 10204 Metallic Products -Types of Inspection Documents
BS EN 12266 part 1 Industrial valves- Testing of valves. Part 1: Pressure
tests, test procedures and acceptance criteria -
Mandatory requirements
BS EN 12266 part 2 Industrial valves-Testing of valves. Part 2: Tests, test
procedures and acceptance criteria- Supplementary
requirements
BS EN 12288 Industrial valves – Copper alloy gate valves
(Superseded BS 5154)
BS EN ISO 17292 Metal ball valves for petroleum, petrochemical and
allied industries (supersedes BS 5351)
BS EN ISO 15761 Steel gate, globe and check valves for sizes NPS 4"
and smaller, for the petroleum and natural gas
industries (supersedes BS 6755-1)
EEMUA
EEMUA-182 Specification for integral Block and bleed Valve

Manifolds For Direct Connection to Pipe work
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
IEC 60534-4 Industrial control valves Part 4: Inspection and

routine testing
ISO 5208 Industrial valves - pressure testing of valves
ISO 10434 Bolted bonnet steel gate valves for the petroleum,
petrochemical and allied industries
ISO 10479 Testing of Valves- Fire Type Testing Requirements

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ISO 17945 Metallic Materials Resistant to Sulphide Stress

Cracking in Corrosive Petroleum Refining
Environments
ISO 15761 Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves for Sizes DN100
and smaller, for the Petroleum and Natural Gas
Industries.
ISO 15848 part 1 Industrial valves - Measurement, test and qualification
procedures for fugitive emissions - Part 1:
Classification system and qualification procedures for
type testing of valves.
ISO 15848 part 2 Industrial valves - Measurement, test and qualification
procedures for fugitive emissions- Part 2: Production
acceptance test of valves.
ISO 5208 Industrial Valves - Pressure Testing of Metallic Valves
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Requirements.
ISO 9004 Quality Management Systems Requirements-
Guidelines for performance improvements.
MANUFACTURER’S STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY (MSS)
MSS SP-6 Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges

and Connecting-End Flanges of Valves and Fittings
MSS SP-9 Spot Facing for Bronze, Iron and Steel Flanges
MSS SP-25 Standard Marking Systems for Valves, Fittings,
Flanges and Union
MSS SP-43 Wrought Stainless Steel Butt-Welding Fittings
MSS SP-44 Steel Pipeline Flanges
MSS SP-45 Bypass and Drain Connections
MSS SP-55 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves
MSS SP-69 Pipe Hangers and Supports - Selection and
Application
MSS SP-75 High Test Wrought Butt Welding Fittings
MSS SP-80 Bronze Gate, Globe, Angle and Check Valves
MSS SP-97 Integrally Reinforced Forged Branch Outlet Fittings-
Socket Welding, Threaded and Butt Welding Ends.

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CORROSION ENGINEERS (NACE)
MR0103/ISO17945 Metallic Materials Resistant to Sulphide Stress

Cracking in Corrosive Petroleum Refining
Environments
TM0177 Laboratory Testing of Metals for Resistance to

Sulfide Stress Cracking and Stress Corrosion
Cracking in H2S Environments
TM0284 Evaluation of Pipeline and Pressure Vessel Steels
for Resistant to Hydrogen Induced Cracking
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION
NFPA 59A Standard for the production ,storage and Handling

of Liquefied Natural Gas
NFPA 20 National Fire Protection Association –Standard for
the installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire
Protection.
2.3 Project References

The applicable reference documents shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Table 2-3: Project References
Document Number Document Title

5158-00-PI-SPC-0001 Design General Specification – Piping Design and Layout Requirements.
5158-00-PI-SPC-0004 Specification for General Piping Materials
5158-00-PR-CRT-0001 Process Design Criteria
5158-00-ML-SPC-0001 Design General Specification - Metallic and Non-Metallic Materials
5158-00-ML-SPC-0002 Specification for Shop and Field Fabrication/Welding of Piping
5158-00-ML-SPC-0003 Specification for Thermal Insulation
5158-00-ML-SPC-0004 Specification for Welding
5158-00-ML-SPC-0005 Specification for Positive Material Identification (PMI)
5158-00-ML-SPC-0006 Specification for Painting and Coating
2.4 Licensor (AXENS) References

EPC Contractor shall refer to the applicable documents in the Licensor’s Process Book.

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Notes:
a) The above listing of International and Industry standards and References in Section 2 is not an
exhaustive listing.
It covers the main applicable codes and standards and References.
Any other code/standard, that is deemed to be applicable, but not explicitly listed above, shall
also be adhered. The latest/current revisions, version, year of publication, etc. are to be followed.
b) In the event of any conflict, the more stringent requirement shall apply.
c) Conflicts shall be brought to the notice of the COMPANY, for resolution.

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3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
 The EPC Contractor shall develop detailed specification for valves and datasheets for
review and approval by COMPANY.
 All valves shall be designed, manufactured, inspected and tested in accordance with data
sheets / buying descriptions, referenced international standards and specifications.
 EPC Contractor shall develop detailed specification and datasheets for all special valves
identified on the P&ID.
4 MATERI AL
4.1 General Material Requirement
4.1.1 Ma terials of construction for valves shall be as specified in the respective data sheets and
Piping Material Specification. Restriction in chemical composition including carbon content,
carbon equivalent and other requirements shall be fully in compliance to Piping Material
Specification.
4. 1. 2 St e e l produced for valves shall be produced either in an electric furnace or by basic oxygen
process.
4. 1. 3 A l l materials in contact with sour service shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements of
NACE MR0103 / ISO 17945 as specified in the Piping Material Specification .
4. 1. 4 A us t en i t ic , duplex stainless steel and Inconel material shall be solution annealed condition
as per the relevant ASTM standard. Also, all stainless, duplex steel valves and valve
components (including trim but excluding gaskets) shall be supplied in the pickled condition.
4.1.5 CS / LTCS forgings shall be fully killed fine grained and shall be supplied in the normalized or
normalized and tempered condition.
4.1.6 Cast iron material shall not be used.
4.1.7 Heat number for the castings or material specification for the forgings shall be permanently
marked on the valve body.
4. 1. 8 W her e pressure retaining parts have been specified as forged, substitution of castings is not
permitted without prior approval by COMPANY.
4.1.9 A l l bolts and nuts used in valves shall be coated with approved coating material.

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4.1.10 T he material of construction of Lever / Hand Wheel shall be of Ductile Iron/ Malleable
Iron/Cast steel. The Grey Flake Cast Iron shall not be used.
4. 1. 1 1 S pr in g material for ball valves shall be UNS 07718 and same spring material shall be used
for Check valves wherever required. The hardness of spring material shall be in compliance
to NACE MR 0103/ ISO 17945.
4. 1. 1 2 M in im um thickness of weld overlay (if required) shall be 3.0mm as per trim material in final
machined condition (as specified in data sheet).
4. 1. 1 3 T her e shall be minimum hardness differential of 50 BHN between body and closure seating
surfaces on stainless steel valves and 20 to 30 BHN for carbon steel valves. For sour service,
all metal to metal seated valves, the maximum hardness of the body seats, body back seats
and the closure (gate, wedge, disc, blade, etc.) seating surfaces shall be as per NACE MR-
0103/ ISO 17945.
4. 1. 1 4 Me t al seated valves shall be hard faced on seat rings/ ball / wedge as specified in the valve
data sheets/ piping material specification. However, other suitable hard facing may also be
proposed along with the bid for COMPANY review/ approval.
4. 1. 1 5 EN P ( Electro less Nickel plating) coating on carbon steel and stainless steel surfaces is no
longer recommended for valve component to protect them from corrosion and hence not
acceptable.
4. 1. 1 6 CR A material used in sour service shall comply with material requirements of NACE MR
0103/ ISO 17945.
4. 1. 1 7 PW HT shall be performed after weld overlay to meet requirements for sour services as per
NACE MR 0103/ ISO 17945.
4.1.18 B on net gaskets for the valves shall be suitable for the service condition specified in the data
sheets.
4. 1. 1 9 A l l process wetted and pressure containing parts formed from plate for sour service
application shall be resistant to HIC and same shall be demonstrated.
4. 1. 2 0 B on n et Gaskets shall have corrosion resistance equal, at least, to that of the body and
bonnet materials. Asbestos shall not be used in any case. Bonnet and cover gaskets for
copper alloy valves shall be no- graphite compressed synthetic fiber.

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4. 1. 2 1 W her e "PTFE" gaskets, stem seals, gland packing, etc., are specified, the material shall be
virgin or glass fiber- reinforced polytetrafluoroethylene. All packing materials (Elastomers)
shall be Anti Explosive Decompression (AED) Type.
4. 1. 2 2 For the offered seal materials, SUPPLIER to furnish the maximum permissible percentage
of H2S, C02 , Water, NaCI, Amine (Sulphinol), Methanol, Glycol and 2.5% BTX (Benzene,
Toluene and Xylenes) in the process streams. Seal / seat supplier's catalogues indicating the
limitations on the above constituents / suitability shall be enclosed with the offer. However,
the valve SUPPLIER shall verify the suitability of offered seal / seat material for the pressure
and temperature conditions (stated in the data sheets).
4. 1. 2 3 V al v e packing material shall meet the requirements of data sheet prepared during EPC
phase and packing type shall suit the intended service as specified in data sheets / Material
Requisition. Graphite based valve stem packing (Graph lock / Garlock Style 98 or equal) shall
be used in all services to control fugitive emissions.
4.1.24 G r a ph i te based Packing shall contain corrosion inhibitor to prevent oxidation of the stem.
4.2 Sour service req uirements
4.2.1 For piping valves intended for sour service, all materials shall be in accordance with the
requirement of NACE MR 0103/ ISO 17945.
4.3 Material Certification and Traceabilit y

4.3.1 The EPC Contractor shall develop a detailed project specific report for identification of
criticality ratings and Material Certification and traceability requirements associated with
each component / item, for review and approval by the COMPANY.
4.3.2 These requirements shall be in accordance with BS EN 10204 and applicable COMPANY
standards.
4.3.3 The applicable Material Certification (i.e. whether 3.2, 3.1, or 2.2) for each component or
item shall be agreed with the COMPANY.

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5 V ALVE DESIGN
5.1 Requirements
5.1.1 All valves shall be suitable for services and conditions shown in the respective valve data
sheets, piping classes and shall be designed for a 10 years of design life. Valves shall meet
the class rating requirements of ASME B16.34 as applicable, except where otherwise noted
in the Material Requisition.
5.1.2 Block valves (Gate, Ball and Butterfly valves) shall be designed to seal in both directions
against all pressures up to the maximum service pressure rating for the class.
5.1.3 All valves shall be designed, manufactured, inspected and tested in accordance with data
sheets / Material Requisition, referenced international standards, standards.
5.1.4 Face to face and end to end dimensions of valves shall be in accordance with ASME
B16.10. Ball valves shall be long pattern design unless otherwise specified.
5.1.5 Dimensions and weights of all valves shall be furnished in bid as well as post order General
Arrangement Drawings shall be submitted for review and approval.
5.1.6 Flanged ends shall be integral cast or forged with the body. Valves with welded on end
flanges and all welded body are not permitted.
5.1.7 Valve construction with regard to bore and closure member shall be as specified in the
respective valve data sheet or in the Material Requisition.
5.1.8 Wherever face to face dimensions are not as per applicable international code/ standard
dimension, COMPANY approval shall be sought during bid stage.
5.1.9 The suitability of valves for low temperature with temperature below - 29° C and its fluid
service specified in valve data sheet/ piping classes shall be demonstrated during bid stage
and material used for the same temperature/service shall be impact tested in accordance
with ASME B 31.3.
5.1.10 End flanges of NPS 24 and smaller valves shall be in accordance with ASME B16.5 and
NPS 26 and higher shall be in accordance with ASME B16.47 Series A.
5.1.11 Wherever corrosion allowance is specified in data sheets / Material Requisition, the wall
thickness of valve body and other pressure containing parts shall include corrosion
allowance over and above to the minimum pressure wall thickness required as per ASME
B16.34. However, the minimum wall thickness in any case shall not be less than the wall
thickness specified in the design standards as per data sheets / Material Requisition.
5.1.12 The valve body and the valve seat pressure - temperature rating shall be submitted along
with the bid, demonstrating the suitability of it for the service specified in the valve data
sheets/Material Requisition. Valves shall be designed to withstand full vacuum condition in
line, as applicable.

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5.1.13 All valves shall be provided with Renewable seats. The design of valve seal/seat
arrangement shall be such that the soft seal/seats shall not displace or get out of shape both
under pressure and during the depressurization of the piping system.
5.1.14 Vendor to provide expected safe design life of the Seals and its long term resistance.
5.1.15 All material including miscellaneous material shall be suitable for minimum and maximum
design temperature stated in the data sheet.
5.1.16 Rising stem exposed to atmosphere shall be protected by sleeve.
5.1.17 Bolt holes shall straddle the neutral axis for flanged valves.
5.1.18 Threaded/ Socket connections are prohibited for valves in sour service.
5.1.19 Threaded valve ends (to be used for plant air and instrument air services only) shall be
tapped in accordance with ASME B 1.20.1 and B 16.11
5.1.20 Forged body valves are acceptable in place of cast body and vice-versa is not acceptable.
Stem shall be made from forgings / bars.
5.1.21 Forged body valves shall be forged close to final shape.
5.1.22 Valves with non- rising stem or valves with gear operators shall have position indicators,
which cannot be wrongly oriented, either on initial assembly or during subsequent
dismantling and re-assembly. These shall be clearly graduated and visible to show the open
and closed position of the fully assembled valve. The details of the same shall be proposed
along with the bid for COMPANY review and acceptance.
5.1.23 For all quarter turn valves locking facilities shall be provided by suitable brackets fitted to
facilitate locking of valves in open/ close position by pad locking without chains.
5.1.24 Gate and globe valves shall be suitable for adding locking device to prevent operation in the
locked open/closed position.
5.1.25 Lifting eyes to be provided for all valves of sizes 8" NPS and larger to facilitate maintenance.
5.1.26 Support lugs to be provided for valves 250 Kg and heavier to facilitate the support beneath
the valve, which can take the operating load of the valve.
5.1.27 Support saddle for Heavy valves shall be captured in detail engineering by EPC Contractor.
5.1.28 Valves interlocks shall be captured in detail engineering by EPC Contractor.
5.1.29 Calculations for body design, for lifting lug design, for stem design etc. shall be provided
during bid/after bid, if requested by COMPANY.
5.1.30 12" NPS and above valves shall be provided with body vent and drain valve connections.
5.1.31 Weld overlay on trim shall be performed as per ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1 and welding
procedure to be used shall be qualified in accordance with ASME Sec. IX.

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5.1.32 All soft seated valves shall be anti-static design for electrical continuity between the main
valve parts (ball/disc/wedge) and body and shall be equipped with a spring or spring loaded
pin to provide grounding.
5.1.33 All valves shall be "Fire Safe" design in accordance with API-607/API 6FA/ BS EN ISO
10497 and have anti-static devices fitted in accordance with BS EN ISO 17292 (Supersedes
BS 5351) wherever called for in the valve data sheet. Fire and anti- static devices test
certificates shall be provided during/ and after bid for the offered valves.
5.1.34 The TSO (Tight Shut- Off) valves shall comply with seat leakage rates A and B of BS EN
12266-1 and 2 (Supersedes BS 6755 Part 1) and ISO.
5.1.35 Uni-directional valves, check valves or any valves within preferred flow direction where such
design have been agreed with the COMPANY shall have a direction arrow cast integral with
the body. Where check valves have a limit on flow direction, or valve orientation, such details
shall be provided to COMPANY at the bid stage.
5.1.36 Stem design shall be blow out proof. The anti-blowout stem/body configuration shall be
capable of withstanding the full internal pressure of the valve as per appropriate class. Stem
retention by means of body / stem threads and packing gland are not acceptable. The stem
retainer ring or collar shall be integral with the stem.
5.1.37 Valves shall be designed to operate freely after the stem has remained in one position for
an extended period of service or till the next periodic maintenance.
5.1.38 All Ball valves shall be provided with a sealant injection system for stem and seats. Sealant
connection shall incorporate an internal non return valve, giant button head; cover with vent
holes which seals off the connection by plugging the sealant port. The sealant and grease
injection system shall be suitable for injecting sealant / grease with the valve in operating
condition.
5.1.39 Valves shall be provided with extended bonnet as per respective standard.
 For valves having design temperature lower than -50°C.
 For valves having operating temperature lower than -30°C.
5.1.40 Ball, Gate, globe and butterfly valves in low temperature service having design temp in
between -30°C and -50°C which will not be operated are the "Non Operable" valves and do
not require bonnet extension. These valves shall be tested as per applicable standard.

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5.1.41 Valve operation-
 The length of lever or hand wheel shall be sized such that the applied force to open or
close the valve at maximum differential pressure shall not exceed 350N. Valves that
require operating force more than this (350N) shall be provided with gear operator, even
if gear operation is not mentioned in the material requisition/buying description/data
sheets
 EPC Contractor shall further develop the requirement for gear operation in detail
engineering.
 Gear operators shall be supplied complete with hand wheels and shall be permanently
marked with the word "OPEN" or "CLOSE" with a permanent arrow indicating the
direction of rotation. Gear operators on valves with 600# or higher rating shall be
supplied with impact resistant hand wheels.
 Gear operators shall be totally enclosed, weatherproof type packed with a suitable
lubricant. Gear boxes shall be fitted with one or more easily accessible standard grease
nipples to enable the lubricant to be renewed while the valve and gear box are in
service. The drawing for each gear operated shall show and identify the grease nipples
and shall include the name(s) and type(s) of lubricant that can be used.
 Gear operators shall be of a design and so installed on the valve that normal valve
operation is not impaired and all gear operated valves shall be capable of being fully
opened and closed. The gear box shall be in accordance with ISO 5210.
 Gear hand-wheel attachment is such that it will not interfere with the body of the valve
itself in the installed condition.
 Gear box shall be provided with limit stops to prevent over travel.
 Unless noted otherwise, handwheel shall be impact tested steel. Use of Grey flake cast
iron is not permitted.
 Hand wheel diameter shall not exceed the face-to-face or end-to-end length of the valve,
or 750mm, whichever is smaller unless otherwise specified for ball valves designed in
accordance with ISO 17292 or IS014313/ API 6D/ BS 1873.
 Gate and Globe valves designed in accordance with ISO 15761, hand wheel diameter
shall not exceed the face-to-face or end-to-end length of the valve, or 320mm,
whichever is smaller unless otherwise specified.
 Gate and Globe valves designed in accordance with BS 5154, hand wheel diameter
shall not exceed the face to face or end to end length of the valve or 300mm, whichever
is smaller unless otherwise specified.

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 Lever operated valves shall be supplied completely with suitable levers. In addition, bid
shall cover each size, rating and type of lever- operated valve, the length of the lever,
measured from the centerline of the valve stem to the extreme end of the lever, stated in
millimeters. Whenever this dimension exceeds 450mm, the gear operation as an
alternative shall be provided during bid in line with the above gear operation
requirements. The required torque values shall also be provided.
 Lever operated valves when specified in valve data sheets shall be capable of being
locked with a padlock in FULL OPEN and FULL CLOSED positions. This locking feature
shall be independent of the lever operator, i.e. the valve shall be so lockable with the
lever in place and with the lever removed.
 Lever operated valve stem heads shall be circular stem heads with two flat are
acceptable, but in either case the design shall be such that the lever cannot be installed
in a manner that would permit the valve to move through more than 90 degrees. Square
stem heads are not acceptable. Stems shall be positioned such that the lever is parallel
to the flow when the valve is open.
 Lever operated valves shall be fitted with stops at the full open and full closed positions
to prevent the ball from rotating more than 90 degrees. These stops shall be in the form
of raised bosses, integrally cast or forged with the valve body or welded to the valve
body. Removable stops and/or spring loaded pins which drop into holes at the full open
or full closed positions are not acceptable. The plate or pin which strikes these stops
shall be permanently affixed to the valve stem and shall not be a feature of the lever
operator, in order to prevent the valve being wrongly operated when the lever is
removed.
 Ball, Gate, globe and butterfly valves in low temperature service having design temp in
between -30°C and -50°C which will not be operated are the "Non Operable" valves and
do not require bonnet extension.
 Valves installed in insulated lines will have box type insulation. Hand wheel or lever for
such valves shall be outside the insulation for all quarter turn valves. The maximum
insulation thickness which can be applied without interfering with the lever or gear hand
wheel shall be shown in the drawing along with the bid/after bid.

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6 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR V AL VES
6.1 Specific Requirement for Ball Valve
6.1.1 Ball valves shall be designed and supplied in accordance with BS EN ISO 17292
(Supersedes BS 5351) and, or API 6D/ ISO 14313.
6.1.2 The basis of Floating and Trunnion mounted ball valves shall be captured in detail
engineering by EPC Contractor.
6. 1. 3 Trunnion mounted valves shall be provided with protection against accumulation of ingress
particles in the trunnion house.
6.1.4 All trunnion mounted ball valves shall be provided with stem and seat sealant injection
connections and shall be suitable for injecting sealant with the valve in operating condition.
6.1.5 All ball valves shall be provided with upper and lower trunnion bearings of equivalent trim
material. Torque calculations shall consider the friction coefficient of bearing materials.
6.1.6 Bore for Ball Valves shall be 'Reduced Bore' unless otherwise specified on the P&ID and
accordingly in the Material Requisition or the valve data sheet. The bore size of the reduced
bore valves shall be corresponding to that of full bore valve of one size reduction up to
(including) 12" and two size reductions for 14" and above.
6.1.7 Ball and stem shall be one piece solid construction, either cast or forged. Welded construction
is not acceptable.
6.1.8 Ball valves shall have automatic body cavity pressure relief seat to prevent over
pressurization when the valve is in the closed position. Valves shall not have hole in the ball
to equalize the pressure with body cavity while in the closed condition. A detail explanation of
the proposed method for achieving this requirement, including drawings or sketches shall be
provided along with the bid.
6.1.9 All ball valves shall be with position indicator to indicate the position of closure member.
6.1.10 Valve body design shall be of split body / end entry type unless specifically indicated as top
entry type in the valve data sheet.
6.1.11 With the exception of small bore integrated valves, all ball valve stems shall protrude a
minimum of 1" above the top of the lever, and have a robust and secure connection between
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6.1.12 Ball valves in higher class and working temperature below zero degree in gas service shall
have lip seal design feature as minimum.
6.1.13 All sealant injection connections shall incorporate an internal non-return valve, a giant button
head and a cover with vent holes that seals off the fitting by plugging the sealant port.
6.1.14 For metal-to-metal seated ball valves, the ball, seat, seat holders and trunnion shall be
Tungsten Carbide hard facing.
6.1.15 Ball valves shall be designed to seal in both directions i.e., bi-directional against all pressures
up to the maximum service pressure rating for the class unless otherwise specified in valve
datasheet.
6.1.16 Trunnion mounted manual ball valve shall be spring energized.
6.1.17 Ball valves shall be designed such that studs connecting split body parts shall not
interfere/obstruct the studs/bolts while assembling the valve with its corresponding counter
flange.
6.1.18 Valve body vent and drains are to be located such that, they ensure complete drain/removal
of the fluid trapped inside body.
6.1.19 Vendor to select and provide sealant injectors material suitable for corresponding fluid
flowing.
6.1.20 Bottom trunnion sealing is sufficiently protected from dirt or debris by the use of wiper or
insert. However vendor may propose other methods for approval to ensure that the trunnion
area is protected.
6.1.21 An integral ball/stem design for floating ball valves is not acceptable.
6.1.22 The seat rings shall be spring energized to ensure sealing at low differential pressures. The
design of the seat ring and body shall be such that entrapment of any solid present in the fluid
will not obstruct free movement of the seat rings and will not reduce the spring action. Seat
design shall be Double Piston effect type. Pressure relieving holes in the ball are not allowed
6.1.23 In addition to full body and seat testing, all soft seated valves shall be subjected to a low-
pressure pneumatic seat test of 7 bar (g) as per API-598 Clause 5.6 and 5.7.
6.1.24 All valves being used as drain and / or vent valves shall conform to the same specification as
the main valves. All vent and drain connections shall be welded to the valve body.

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6.2 Specific Requirement for Gate Valve
6.2.1 The Gate valves of size NPS 2" and larger shall be designed and supplied in accordance with
BS EN ISO 10434 (supersedes BS 1414) and API 6D are also acceptable subject to
compliance with this specification, data sheets etc.
6.2.2 The small bore valves (NPS 1 ½ and lesser) shall be in accordance with BS EN ISO 15761
(supersedes BS 5352)/ API 602.
6.2.3 Gates, in wedge gate valves shall be forged or cast. Welded fabrication is not acceptable.
6.2.4 Solid wedge for gate valves NPS 1 ½” and larger shall be flexible type unless otherwise
specified. A disc and stem connection shall be designed in such a way that the disc and the
stem cannot be separated when the valve is oriented in any position or any loading the
connection may see during valve operation
6.2.5 All through conduit gate valves shall be of double block and bleed design
6.2.6 All gate valves shall be provided with back seats features
6.3 Specific Requirement for Globe valve
6.3.1 The Globe valves of sizes NPS 1 ½” and below shall be designed and supplied in accordance
with BS EN ISO 15761 (supersedes BS 5352),
6.3.2 Globe valves of size NPS 2" and above shall be designed and supplied in accordance with
BS 1873
6.3.3 Globe valves shall be provided with guided plug type disc for classes 600 and higher and for
sizes 4" and higher unless otherwise specified
6.3.4 All globe valves shall be suitable for throttling duties. An arrow to indicate the correct flow
directions shall be part of the body casting or forging or shall be embossed on the valve body.
Gear operated valves shall have operators of a design that will allow the valve to be set in
intermediate throttling positions for long periods without having lash down the hand wheel.
6.3.5 A disc and stem connection shall be designed in such a way that the disc and the stem
cannot be separated when the valve is oriented in any position or any loading the connection
may see during valve operation
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6.4 Specific Requirement for Check valve
6.4.1 The Check valves of size NPS 1½”' and below shall be designed and supplied in accordance
with BS EN ISO 15761 (supersedes BS 5352) / API 602.
6.4.2 The Check valves of size NPS 2” and above shall be Dual plate wafer type check valve as
per API 594 and Swing type check valve (When specified) as per BS 1868.
6.4.3 Dual plate check valves shall be of retainer less design.
6.4.4 Swing type check valves, if used, shall be suitable for horizontal and vertical upward flows.
6.4.5 The Swing check valve disc and seats shall be replaceable. The minimum flow velocity
necessary to keep the swing check valve in fully open condition shall be provided during bid
stage.
6.4.6 Hard facing with Stellite 6 shall be applicable for all check valves body, piston/plate seats.
6.4.7 Flanged valves shall be provided with renewable seats unless noted otherwise on the valve
data sheets.
6.4.8 The ends of “Wafer” check valves shall comply with API standard 594.The contact faces of
check valves for which gaskets are specified shall receive the same machining finish as the
contact faces of the flanges between which these valves will be installed. This flange finish
facing is as specified in the relevant piping material class/valve data sheets.
6.4.9 Dual plate check valves shall be of a solid lug wafer style with no penetration through the
wall. Lugs shall be thru hole. The valve plates and springs shall be replaceable. Larger size
valves shall be provided with flange ends.
6.4.10 Low pressure test shall be carried out to check the leakage through seat and to check proper
closing of discs at low working pressure.
6.5 Specific Requirement for Needle Valve
6.5.1 Needle valves design shall be to manufacturer's standard incorporating all features for Globe
valves (less than and equal to NPS 1”) as per BS EN ISO 15761 (Supersedes BS 5352)
unless noted otherwise on the valve data sheets.
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6.5.3 The design, construction and material requirements shall be as specified in the Material
Requisition or in the valve data sheet.
6.6 Specific Requirement for Double Block and Bleed Valves
6.6.1 The double block and bleed valve shall be of integral design as single piece with two ball
valves (full bore) for isolation and one needle valve for bleed.
6.6.2 All integral double block and bleed valves shall be in accordance with EEMUA publication
number 182. However, the ball valves shall be designed and supplied in accordance with API
6D/ ISO 14313 and needle valve shall be designed and supplied in accordance with BS EN
ISO 15761 (supersedes BS 5352)
6.6.3 Pressure temperature rating of all double block and bleed valves shall be in accordance with
the appropriate class for the body material in accordance with ASME B16.5 / ASME B16.34.
6.6.4 Handles / wrench position for primary isolation and secondary isolation valve shall be on
opposite directions.
6.6.5 An integral ball / stem design for floating ball valves is not acceptable.
6.6.6 All valves shall be fitted with an anti-static device.
6.6.7 The design, size and material requirements shall be as specified in the valve data sheets.
6.6.8 Where weld overlay of seat housing and stem bearing of DBB valve is not possible due to
space constraint DBB shall be supplied as a single solid piece with material same as trim or
higher CRA material. Two or three piece weld overlay DBB valve is not acceptable.
6.7 Specific Requirement for Butterfly Valves
6.7.1 Butterfly valves shall be designed and supplied in accordance with API 609.
6.7.2 Butterfly valves shall be triple eccentric type.
6.7.3 Hard facing with Stellite 6 shall be applicable for all butterfly valves body and discs.
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6.8 Specific Requirement for Non Slam Check Valves
6.8.1 When specified as Non Slam Check Valve, it shall be axial flow non slam check valve. Dual
plate non slam check valve will be used when specifically asked for.
6.8.2 Axial flow non-slam check valve shall be designed and supplied in accordance with API 6D.
6.8.3 Axial flow non-slam check valve shall have the following features:
 Short stroke length to reduce closure time and eliminate water hammer.
 Seat shall be self-aligning and provide tight shut off.
 Shall be designed for minimum pressure drop loss and designed for excellent dynamic
performance.
 Shall be metal seated unless specified otherwise.
 Face to face dimension shall be in accordance with API 6D.

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7 SUPPLIERS RESPONSIBI LITIES
7.1 Suppliers Responsibilities

7.1.1 The SUPPLIER shall provide goods in full compliance with the requirements of the Purchase
Order, Material Requisition and any related document, standard or specification referenced
therein. Unless otherwise stated, SUPPLIER shall refer to all latest international codes and
standards.
7.1.2 The SUPPLIER shall inform the COMPANY/ EPC Contractor of any exceptions, deviations/
variations substitutions or non-compliance with the requirements of this specification,
Purchase Order, Material Requisition or related documents. This information shall be
submitted with the SUPPLIER's quotation.
7.1.3 SUPPLIER shall submit all proposed deviations from specification and referenced codes,
standards and specifications for COMPANY review and approval.
7.1.4 SUPPLIER is required to provide guarantee for the trouble- free performance of the valves
covered under this specification. SUPPLIER is fully responsible to ensure that the valve
materials are suitable for the service, pressure/temperature specified in the data
sheets/piping classes and design life. SUPPLIER is free to offer alternative materials in order
to provide such a guarantee subject to COMPANY approval.
7.1.5 If valve interlocks are applicable, valve manufacturer shall provide valve top work dimensions
to COMPANY/Interlock SUPPLIER upon request to meet requirement as per applicable
international codes and standard.
7.1.6 SUPPLIER shall be submitting the offer with detailed drawing for every item in this requisition.
The drawing shall show the constructional features and enlarged views for stem and seat
areas. In the absence of the drawings and catalogues the offer shall be considered as an
incomplete offer. SUPPLIER shall ensure that the drawings can be correlated with the items
in the material requisition.
7.1.7 Vent and drain of large bore valve shall be part of SUPPLIER scope and same shall be
provided in line with the same specification as the main valve.
7.1.8 SUPPLIER shall provide data sheets completely filled against their requirements, stamped,
signed and deviations clearly marked for acceptance during bid stage. Quotation without the
above shall not be considered for technical review and evaluation.
7.1.9 SUPPLIER shall submit the pressure-temperature chart for all elastomers used in valves for
COMPANY review during bid and post bid
7.1.10 EPC Contractor shall identify in detail, the suppliers responsibilities, in the Project Specific
Specifications, data sheets, material requisitions, etc. during the EPC stage.

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8 CERTIFICATION
The requirements of certification, drawings, reports and any other documents shall be in accordance
with document requirement list (SDRL) attached with the material requisition/ purchase requisition.
The following shall be included on the supplied certificates as a minimum:
a. EPC CONTRACTOR purchase requisition no. and the item no.

b. COMPANY items number.
c. Nominal diameter and rating.
d. Heat no. and Traceability no.
e. Impact test results-where applicable.
f. Hardness test results
g. NDE results.
h. Heat analysis.
i. HIC test results, where applicable.
j. Hydrostatic / Pneumatic test results, where applicable.
All certificates shall state the manufacturer’s name, location. Forging, casting and plate certificates
shall be from original steel manufacturers. Certificates shall include the supplier's purchase order
number and purchase order item number.

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9 P AINTING, COLOR CODING, MARKING AND IDENTI FICATION
9.1 Painting and Color Coding

9.1.1 EPC Contractor shall develop Specification of Painting and same shall be approved by
COMPANY.
9.1.2 EPC Contractor shall refer to Specification Doc No. 5158-00-ML-SPC-0006.
9.2 Marking and Identification

9.2.1 Marking of the valves shall be done in accordance with applicable international standard and
relevant specification and COMPANY specification unless otherwise stated in the material
requisition.
9.2.2 All valves shall be equipped with a proper identification name-plate, which is made by SS or
nickel alloy sheet and shall report following as minimum:
 Client Part number.

 Nominal Diameter/ Thickness.
 Rating.
 Body, trim, seat material.
 Vendor Name.
 Hydrostatic and Pneumatic test pressures.
 CONTRACTOR purchase requisition number and item serial number of the purchase
requisition.
 Stock Code.
 Heat or melt number / Heat treatment condition (if applicable

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10 QUALITY, INSPECTION AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS
10.1 Quality Requirements
10.1.1 Qualit y S ystem

The VENDOR shall operate a quality system satisfying the applicable provisions of ISO 9000 (series).
In this regard the VENDOR and his SUB-VENDORs shall implement sound and effective procedures
for control, co-ordination and timely reporting of its activities to the EPC CONTRACTOR. This quality
assurance system, with quality control facilities, procedures, personnel and tools shall comply with
ISO 9001.
The equipment and / or materials defined within the scope of supply of the requisition shall be
supplied to quality assurance and testing programs at all stages of manufacture .
10.1.2 Qualit y Assurance / Qualit y Control

The VENDOR shall have in effect at all times, a QA/QC program which will meet the requirement of
ISO 9001 and ISO 9004 which clearly establishes the authority and responsibility of those responsible
for the quality system. Persons performing quality functions shall have sufficient and well defined
authority to enforce quality requirements that initiate, identify, recommend and provide solutions to
quality problems and verify the effectiveness of the corrective action.
A copy of VENDOR's QA/QC program shall be submitted to EPC CONTRACTOR while providing
quotations for EPC CONTRACTOR review and concurrence prior to award.
The VENDOR shall identify in purchase document to its SUB-VENDORs all applicable QA/QC
requirements imposed by EPC CONTRACTOR and shall ensure compliance thereto. On request the
VENDOR shall submit objective evidence of its QA/QC surveillance of its SUB-VENDOR's activities.
The VENDOR shall submit certified reports of production tests as soon as tests are completed
satisfactorily.
VENDOR shall operate Quality Management System (QMS) within their organization which will
ensure that the requirement of this Specification and indicated standards are fully achieved.
10.1.3 Qualit y Plan

VENDOR shall submit a Quality Plan covering entire range of production for COMPANY’s review and
approval. Evidence shall be included in the plan to ensure that quality team is independent from
production management team.

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10.2 Inspection and Testing
10.2.1 General
Inspection and testing requirements shall be in accordance with the respective equipment/material
specification/datasheets, applicable codes and standards indicated and also VENDOR standard
inspection and testing requirement.
VENDOR shall identify all tests that will be carried out on the equipment/material at his works in the
preliminary inspection and test plan to be submitted with the bid and which will be later revised and
submitted as a contract inspection and test plan (ITP) for review and approval by COMPANY / EPC
CONTRACTOR.
The COMPANY, EPC CONTRACTOR or its authorized representative, shall be permitted at all times
free access to all areas of VENDOR’s workshop that concern the fabrication and testing of the
equipment.
All items shall be inspected and certified by a third party inspection agency / authorities, if appointed
by the COMPANY / EPC CONTRACTOR.
A detailed test procedure of shop tests shall be submitted at least 10 weeks in advance of any testing
and shall be reviewed by the COMPANY / EPC CONTRACTOR. VENDOR shall provide weekly
reports during procurement and fabrication phases indicating progress status.
The VENDOR shall give COMPANY / EPC CONTRACTOR or his designated agents a minimum of
21 working days’ notice prior to carrying out any witness shop testing, or pre-delivery function tests.
The VENDOR shall be responsible for coordinating the inspection and testing of SUB-VENDOR
supplied equipment. The equipment shall be inspected for compliance with:
 “Approved for Construction” drawings, latest revision
 Requirements of the Purchase requisition and correspondence thereafter.
 Applicable standards, which shall also include the sub-referenced standards therein.
 Inspection and test plans produced by the VENDOR and approved by COMPANY as part of
VENDOR’s Quality Plan.
All the measuring instruments required for shop testing shall be considered by the VENDOR and to
be supported with valid calibration certificates for review by the COMPANY / EPC CONTRACTOR
prior to each test.
All spare parts shall be subject to the same inspection standards and full material certification as per
the main order.
Any manufacturing part found defective or defects found by the inspector shall be rectified by the
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Shop testing requirements shall be in compliance with project datasheets, project specifications and
applicable codes and standards. All testing shall be carried out at the VENDOR’s test facility. Test
equipment (with validated certificate) shall be supplied by the VENDOR.
Prior to dispatch, a final inspection shall be made by the VENDOR to ensure all aspects of the quality
plan have been complied with.
The final inspection at the VENDOR’s works shall be considered only as an agreement for shipping to
the construction site, it shall never be considered as a formal acceptance of the Order.
10.3 REP AIR WELDS
10.3.1 No weld repair to valve bodies shall be made without a written approval from COMPANY or
its authorized inspector. Weld repair procedure and qualification test shall be submitted for
COMPANY approval. The COMPANY reserves the right to refuse any weld repair.
10.3.2 Weld repairs are permissible for castings only. Defective cast valve bodies and bonnets may
be repaired by welding in accordance with the provisions of their respective standards and
subject to agreement by the COMPANY.
10.3.3 Welds or weld repairs shall be subjected to stress relief heat treatment and shall be
certified. Austenitic stainless steel and lnconel material shall be in the annealed condition.
All cases for valves in sour service shall be certified as per NACE MR 0103 / 1SO 17945.
10.3.4 The welding procedures and qualifications of the welding procedures and welders to be
employed in making the repairs must be in accordance with ASTM A488 or ASME section
IX.
10.3.5 For weld repair qualification the SUPPLIER shall carry out any heat treatment, NDE and
Charpy impact testing appropriate to the material being repaired.
10.4 WELD OVERLAY SURFACES
10.4.1 For weld overlay (as specified in data sheet), the crack detection shall be done by Dye
Penetrant test and acceptance criteria shall be "no indications" in the seating area.
10.4.2 Minimum thickness of weld overlay (as specified in data sheet) shall be 3.0mm in final
machined condition
10.4.3 For valve component (internals) specified as cladded/overlaid in valve datasheets, if

cladding/overlaying is not feasible due to dimensional constraint then the same shall be
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10.4.4 Valve body cavity shall be weld overlaid with Inconel/Incoloy.
10.5 NDT REQUIREMENTS AND NDE ACCEPTANCE CRITERI A
10.5.1 EPC Contractor shall prepare detail testing procedure and specification including NDE
requirement and acceptance criteria for COMPANY’s approval.
11 PRESERV ATION, P ACKIN G AND SHIPPING

EPC Contractor shall ensure preparation for shipment shall be in accordance with the Vendor’s
standards and as noted herein. Vendor shall be solely responsible for the adequacy of the
preparation for shipment provisions with respect to materials and application, and to provide
equipment at the destination in ex-works condition when handled by commercial carriers.
Adequate protection shall be provided to prevent mechanical damage and atmospheric corrosion in
transit and at the jobsite.
Preparation for shipment and packing will be subject to inspection and rejection by COMPANY’s /
EPC Contractor’s inspectors. All costs occasioned by such rejection shall be to the account of the
Vendor.
After inspection and test, equipment shall be completely free of water and dry before start of
preparation for shipment.
All equipment and material shall be preserved and export packed in accordance with Project
Preservation Specification prepared by EPC Contractor
11.1 Rust Prevention

All threaded parts shall be protected with grease.
Rust preventive shall not be detrimental to welding.
11.2 End Protection

Threaded End: Plastic plug with lubricant
Flanged End: Wood or plastic cover using at least three bolts or wiring through at least four bolts
holes. End protector to be used on flange facing shall not be smaller than the flange outside diameter.
Protection shall be of such design that the valve cannot be installed without complete removal of
protective device.
The Packaging/Protection shall meet the requirements of all stages of transport (rail, road, sea etc.).
All Items shall be suitably protected against damage during shipment and storage.
On completion of inspection and test, equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and dried internally and
externally and prepared for shipment.

5158-00-PI-SPC-0005
12 SP ARE P ARTS AND SPECI AL TOOLS

The Contractor shall identify the following spares:
 Recommissioning, Commissioning and startup spares.

 Recommended spares list for two years operation.
Spares shall be itemised and priced with the Tender. The Contractor shall complete the spare parts
interchangeability record (SPIR) form to be submitted by the COMPANY. The COMPANY shall agree
spares to be included in the purchase order.
SUPPLIER shall identify and supply any special tools and tackles required for any of the instrument or
equipment supplied as part of the package. Programming / configuration tools and software shall be
provided. Back-up copies of application software shall be provided.

5158-00-PI-SPC-0005
13 DOCUMENTATION
The EPC CONTRACTOR shall define the requirements for VENDOR drawings and documentation for
EPC CONTRACTOR’s authorization or information as listed in the individual Material Requisitions
and Purchase Orders. VENDOR shall be responsible for providing all documentation in accordance
with the PROJECT Documentation Requirements.
Documents and Drawings supplied by the VENDOR shall also include the following information:
 Official trade name of the VENDOR

 VENDOR’S Document number
 Drawing title giving the description of contents whereby the drawing can be identified
 A symbol or letter indicating the latest issue or revision
 PO number and item tag numbers
 COMPANY Logo.
Mutual agreement on scheduled submittal of drawings and engineering data shall be an integral part
of any formal Purchase Order.
As a minimum, the following drawings and documentation shall be supplied in a timely manner
according to the agreed schedule:
a) All documentation as specified in SDRL (Suppliers List)

b) Supplier documentation list
c) Production schedule
d) Duly Filled Datasheets
e) Suppliers datasheets including model numbers and materials
f) Product technical literature
g) List of spares (pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up spares) and special tools (if any)
h) Inspection and test plan
i) Test Procedures
j) Inspection Reports
k) Test Reports / Results
l) Material Certification
m) Installation, Operations and Maintenance Manual
n) Recommendations for maintenance/replacement intervals on all components
o) Non-conformance Reports (if any)
p) Guarantee and Warrantee Certificates
All documentation shall be forwarded to COMPANY’s nominated address. Fabrication of any
equipment shall not commence until the COMPANY has reviewed and approved calculations,
drawings and any other design documents.

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ASORC NAPHTHA COMPLEX PROJECT (ISBL)

CONTRACT UNIT DISCIPLINE DOC. TYPE SERIAL No.

Specification For Valves

1 15/03/2017 IFB ISSUED FOR BID MISK MISS MATM

0 09/05/2016 IFB ISSUED FOR BID MISK MISS MARM

REV DATE STATUS ISSUE PURPOSE ISSUED BY CHECKED APPROVED

Project: ASORC NAPHTHA COMPLEX PROJECT (ISBL) Document No:

Document: SPECIFICATION FOR VALVES

1.1 Scope of Specification ........................................................................................................ 5

1.2 Definitions ........................................................................................................................... 5

1.3 Abbreviations ...................................................................................................................... 6

1.4 Site Location and Environmental Conditions ...................................................................... 7

1.5 Units of Measure ................................................................................................................. 7

2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS .......................................................... 8

2.1 Order of Precedence .......................................................................................................... 8

2.2 National, International and Industry Standards .................................................................. 9

2.3 Project References ...........................................................................................................14

2.4 Licensor (AXENS) References .........................................................................................14

4.1 General Material Requirement ..........................................................................................16

4.2 Sour service requirements ................................................................................................18

4.3 Material Certification and Traceability...............................................................................18

5 VALVE DESIGN ................................................................................................................19

6 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR VALVES ...................................................................24

6.1 Specific Requirement for Ball Valve .................................................................................24

6.2 Specific Requirement for Gate Valve ................................................................................26

6.3 Specific Requirement for Globe valve ..............................................................................26

6.4 Specific Requirement for Check valve ..............................................................................27

6.5 Specific Requirement for Needle Valve ............................................................................27

6.7 Specific Requirement for Butterfly Valves ........................................................................28

6.8 Specific Requirement for Non Slam Check Valves ..........................................................29

Project: ASORC NAPHTHA COMPLEX PROJECT (ISBL) Document No:

Document: SPECIFICATION FOR VALVES

7.1 Suppliers Responsibilities .................................................................................................30

9 PAINTING, COLOR CODING, MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION .................................32

9.1 Painting and Color Coding ................................................................................................32

9.2 Marking and Identification .................................................................................................32

10 QUALITY, INSPECTION AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS ...........................................33

10.1 Quality Requirements ...................................................................................................33

10.2 Inspection and Testing .................................................................................................34

10.3 REPAIR WELDS ..........................................................................................................35

10.4 WELD OVERLAY SURFACES ....................................................................................35

10.5 NDT REQUIREMENTS AND NDE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ...................................36

11 PRESERVATION, PACKING AND SHIPPING ................................................................36

11.1 Rust Prevention ............................................................................................................36

11.2 End Protection ..............................................................................................................36

12 SPARE PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS ..........................................................................37

Project: ASORC NAPHTHA COMPLEX PROJECT (ISBL) Document No:

Document: SPECIFICATION FOR VALVES

1.1 Scope of Specification

Project: ASORC NAPHTHA COMPLEX PROJECT (ISBL) Document No:

Document: SPECIFICATION FOR VALVES

BOD Basis of Design

Project: ASORC NAPHTHA COMPLEX PROJECT (ISBL) Document No:

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1.4 Site Location and Environmental Conditions

1.5 Units of Measure

Project: ASORC NAPHTHA COMPLEX PROJECT (ISBL) Document No:

Document: SPECIFICATION FOR VALVES

2 APPLICABLE STAND ARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

2.1 Order of Precedence

In any areas of conflict, the following order of precedence shall apply:

Mandatory Egyptian Rules, Regulations and

*Licensors' Standards/ Specifications/