Awwa Standard For Pilot Operated Control Valves

ANSI/AWWA C530-07
(First Edition)
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AWWA Standard
Pilot-Operated
Control Valves
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Effective date: March 1, 2008.

This first edition approved June 24, 2007.
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Committee Personnel
The AWWA Standards Committee on Pilot-Operated Control Valves, which reviewed and
approved this standard, had the following personnel at the time:
Amzad Ali, Chair
Fred Fuller, Vice Chair
General Interest Members

T.A. Humphrey,* Standards Council Liaison, City of Portland, Bureau of Water Works,
Portland, Ore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
E.M. Norum, California State University Center for Irrigation Technology, Fresno, Calif. . . . . (AWWA)
T.J. McCandless,* Standards Engineer Staff Advisor, AWWA, Denver, Colo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
D. Rhodes, Dayton & Knight Ltd., Vancouver, B.C., Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
R.M. Schwecke, HDR Engineering Inc., Phoenix, Ariz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
J. Vorheis, CH2M Hill, San Antonio, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
R.A. Waggenspack, Owen & White Inc., Baton Rouge, La. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
Producer Members
B. Clarke, Singer Valve Inc., Surrey B.C., Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
F.G. Fuller, Bermad Control Valves Inc., West Covina, Calif. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
S.D. Jernigan, OCV Control Valves, Tulsa, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
V. Roberts, Cla-Val, Newport Beach, Calif. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
A. Ross, Ross Valve Manufacturing Company Inc., Troy, N.Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
D.J. Smith, GA Industries Inc., Cranberry Township, Pa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
User Members
A. Ali, Greater Vancouver Water District, Burnaby, B.C., Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
G. Baptist, Calgary Waterworks, Calgary, Alta., Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
T.M. Curry, Laurel, Md. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
M.H. Johnson, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Reading, Mass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
N.R. Kochan, Onondaga County Water Authority, Syracuse, N.Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
J.F. Meyers, Erie County Water Authority, Cheektowaga, N.Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
D.C. Stone, Denver Water, Denver, Colo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
J.V. Young, City of Richmond, Richmond, B.C., Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AWWA)
* Liaison, nonvoting
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Contents
All AWWA standards follow the general format indicated subsequently. Some variations from this
format may be found in a particular standard.
SEC. PAGE SEC. PAGE
Foreword 3 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
I Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii 4 Requirements
I.A Background. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii 4.1 Data Provided by Manufacturer. . . . . 5
I.B History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii 4.2 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
I.C Acceptance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii 4.3 General Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
II Special Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii 4.4 Workmanship and Painting . . . . . . 11
III Use of This Standard. . . . . . . . . . . . ix 4.5 Permeation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
III.A Purchaser Options and Alternatives ix 5 Verification
III.B Laying Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x 5.1 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
III.C Performance Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x 5.2 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
III.D Valve Test Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x 5.3 Notice of Nonconformance . . . . . . 13
III.E Modifications to Standard. . . . . . . . . x 6 Delivery
IV Major Revisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x 6.1 Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
V Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x 6.2 Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Standard 6.3 Affidavit of Compliance . . . . . . . . . 14
1 General Appendix
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 A Installation, Operation, and
1.2 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Maintenance of Pilot-Operated
1.3 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Control Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Foreword
This foreword is for information only and is not a part of ANSI/AWWA C530.
I. Introduction.
I.A. Background. Pilot-operated control valves have been in use since the early
1900s in pipelines that carry liquids. Manufacturers of pilot-operated control valves
have developed tight-closing, rubber- and metal-seated products for pipeline use in
water distribution and power generation. This standard describes two types of pilot-
operated control valves: piston and diaphragm type, with globe, wye, and angle body
configurations.
Since the late 1940s, pilot-operated control valves have gained increased acceptance
for use in water treatment plants, water supply, and distribution and in building heating
and air-handling units because they (1) provide tight shutoff; (2) provide for large
pressure drops across the valves; (3) are suitable for many functions depending on the
pilot; and (4) are relatively easy to operate and maintain.
I.B. History. The need for a standard addressing pilot-operated control valves
was recognized by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) in November
2001. A committee was appointed for the task of standardization; at the first inaugural
meeting in June 2003, a subcommittee was appointed by the chair to develop a standard.
This first edition was approved by the AWWA Board of Directors on June 24, 2007.
I.C. Acceptance. In May 1985, the US Environmental Protection
Agency (USEPA) entered into a cooperative agreement with the consortium led by
the NSF International (NSF) to develop voluntary third-party consensus standards
and a certification program for all direct and indirect drinking water additives. Other
members of the original consortium included the American Water Works Association
Research Foundation (AwwaRF) and the Conference of State Health and Environmental
Managers (COSHEM). The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the
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In the United States, authority to regulate products for use in, or in contact with,
drinking water rests with individual states.* Local agencies may choose to impose
requirements more stringent than those required by the state. To evaluate the health
effects of products and drinking water additives from such products, state and local
agencies may use various references, including
* Persons outside the United Sates should contact the appropriate authority having jurisdiction.
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1. An advisory program formerly administered by USEPA, Office of Drinking
Water, discontinued on April 7, 1990.
2. Specific policies of the state or local agency.
3. Two standards developed under the direction of NSF: NSF*/ANSI† 60,
Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals—Health Effects, and NSF/ANSI 61,
Drinking Water System Components—Health Effects.
4. Other references, including AWWA Standards, Food Chemicals Codex, Wa-
ter Chemical Codex,‡ and other standards considered appropriate by the state
or local agency.
Various certification organizations may be involved in certifying products in
accordance with NSF/ANSI 61. Individual states or local agencies have authority to
accept or accredit certification organizations within their jurisdiction. Accreditation of
certification organizations may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Annex A, Toxicology Review and Evaluation Procedures, to NSF/ANSI 61 does
not stipulate a maximum allowable level (MAL) of a contaminant for substances not
regulated by a USEPA final maximum contaminant level (MCL). The MALs of an
unspecified list of unregulated contaminants are based on toxicity testing guidelines
(noncarcinogens) and risk characterization methodology (carcinogens). Use of Annex
A procedures may not always be identical, depending on the certifier.
ANSI/AWWA C530 does not address additive requirements. Users of this standard
should consult the appropriate state or local agency having jurisdiction in order to
1. Determine additive requirements, including applicable standards.
2. Determine the status of certification by parties offering to certify products
for contact with, or treatment of, drinking water.
3. Determine current information on product certification.
II. Special Issues. Con ditions under which the pilot-operated control valve
is to be operated must be evaluated carefully by the purchaser. This evaluation must
include determination of the hydraulic characteristics of the system in which the valve
will be installed and the pilot devices required for operation of the valve, including
(1) maximum and static differential pressures across the valve and (2) the range of
flow rates through the valve under the most adverse operating conditions. Velocities
* NSF International, 789 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48113.

† American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY
10036.
‡ Both publications available from National Academy of Sciences, 500 Fifth Street NW, Washing-
ton, DC. 20001.
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exceeding 15 ft/sec (4.6 m/sec) must be discussed with the manufacturer. When
selecting types of valves, it must be noted that there are various types of control valves
with different combinations of pilots and actuation mechanisms.
III. Use of This Standard. It is the responsibility of the user of an AWWA
standard to determine that the products described in that standard are suitable for use
in the particular application being considered.
III.A. Purchaser Options and Alternatives. The following items should be
provided by the purchaser:
1. Standard used—that is, ANSI/AWWA C530, Pilot-Operated Control
Valves, of latest revision.
2. Whether compliance with NSF/ANSI 61, Drinking Water System Compo-
nents—Health Effects, is required, in addition to the requirements of the
Safe Drinking Water Act.
3. Size of valve.
4. Quantity required.
5. Maximum nonshock inlet pressure.
6. Minimum and maximum pressure drop across the seat.
7. Maximum head loss, if required.
8. Maximum transient pressure and characteristics, if known.
9. Requirements for anticavitation trim.
10. State special devices or features, if required, including number of isolation
valves for pilot lines, type of pilot filter element, open–close time speed
control requirements, position indication, remote control devices, remote
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and externally mounted three-position control switches (OPEN–CLOSE–

AUTO), pressure gauges, and/or pressure transmitters on inlet and outlet
flange taps.
11. Consideration relating to anticipated problems with rubber components ex-
posed to line content containing chlorine, chloramines, or other chemicals. If
these problems are anticipated, the purchaser should identify the maximum
expected concentrations of these chemicals and other factors, such as pH and
temperature ranges, that may affect the corrosivity of these chemicals. The
purchaser should consult with the manufacturer and, if appropriate, specify
special requirements for these components.
12. Required rate of flow for normal flow conditions and for minimum and
maximum flow conditions (Sec. 1.1).
13. Body style (globe, wye, angle ) (Sec. 1.1.1).
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14.
Flow port area (nominal diameter or reduced port) (Sec. 3.0).
15.
Certified drawings to be provided by the manufacturer (Sec. 4.1.1).
16.
Laying length dimension (Sec. 4.1.1.1).
17.
Maximum height from valve centerline to position indicators, including on-
site dismantling height requirements (Sec. 4.1.1.1).
18. Maximum space width, including control piping (Sec. 4.1.1.1).
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19. Application and pilot type (Sec. 4.1.1.2).
20. Type of pilot-operated control valve, diaphragm or piston (Sec. 4.1.1.2).
21. Additional information for remote operation, such as position transmitters,
variable pressure control pilots, limit switches, and/or other configurations
(Sec. 4.1.1.2).
22. Installation, operation, and maintenance manual requirements (Sec. 4.1.3).
23. Details of other federal, state or provincial, and local requirements
(Sec. 4.2.1).
24. Seat and body material (Sec. 4.2.2).
25. Type of material for pilot lines (stainless steel, copper, or other preferred
material) (Sec. 4.2.2).
26. Type of end connection, flanged, groove-joint, or National Pipe Thread
(NPT) (Sec. 4.3.4).
27. Body flange class (cast iron class 125 and/or class 250 per ASME B16.1 and
ductile iron class 150 or class 300 per ASME B16.42) (Sec. 4.3.4.1).
28. Specify bolt hole drilling pattern class if different from the ANSI class of the
flange (Sec. 4.3.4.1).
29. This standard covers flat-faced and raised-faced flanges; the purchasers must
clearly specify the type of flange requirements (Sec. 4.3.4.1).
30. Shop inspection by the purchaser, if required (Sec. 5.1.1).
31. Requirement for an affidavit of compliance (Sec. 6.3).
III.B. Laying length. Pilot-operated control valves do not have uniform laying
lengths. Interchangeability between various manufacturers may not be possible without
modification to the existing piping system. The purchaser is cautioned to obtain this
information from the manufacturers for verification prior to purchase.
III.C. Performance Test. This standard does not require the manufacturer
to conduct the performance test on a fully assembled valve. Sec. 5.2.1 allows the
manufacturer to conduct the tests separately on the main valve and the related pilots.
If the purchaser desires the performance test to be conducted on the fully assembled
valve, this requirement should be specified in the purchase documents.

III.D. Valve Test Media. The purchaser should review Sec. 5.2 of this standard
and inform the supplier of the preferred valve test media. The standard allows testing
valves with air at 90 psi and water at 1.5 times the rated design pressure of the valve.
III.E. Modifications to Standard. Any modification to the provisions, definitions,
or terminology in this standard must be provided by the purchaser.
IV. Major Revisions. This is the first edition of the standard.
V. Comments. If you have any comments or question about this standard,
please call the AWWA Volunteer & Technical Support Group at 303.794.7711,
FAX 303.795.7603, write to the group at 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO
80235-3098, or e-mail at standards@awwa.org.
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ANSI/AWWA C530-07
(First Edition)
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AWWA Standard
Pilot-Operated Control Valves
Section 1: GENERAL
Sec. 1.1 Scope

This standard establishes minimum requirements for pilot-operated control
valves of globe, angle and wye body styles with various end connections in sizes
from 1½ in. through 60 in. (37.5 mm through 1,500 mm) in diameter, with water
having a pH range from 6 to 9 and a temperature range from 40° to 125° F (4.4°
to 52°C). The standard covers piston- and diaphragm-type valves suitable for a
maximum steady-state fluid working pressure of 300 psig (2,070 kPa), a maximum
steady-state differential pressure of 300 psig (2,070 kPa), and a maximum line ve-
locity of 15 ft/sec (4.6 m/sec).
1.1.1 Body type and class. The valves described in this standard are pro-
vided in three body types (globe, angle, and wye) with various pilot-operating
methods in classes described as follows:
1.1.1.1 Angle body type: Class 125, 150, 250, and 300, ASME flanges,
National Pipe Thread (NPT) and grooved joint ends in sizes 1½ to 60 in. (37.5 to
1,500 mm).
1.1.1.2 Globe body type: Class 125, 150, 250, and 300, ASME flanges,
NPT and grooved joint ends in sizes 1½ to 60 in. (37.5 to 1,500 mm).
1.1.1.3 Wye body type: Class 125, 150, 250, and 300; ASME flanges,

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NPT and grooved joint ends in sizes 1½ to 60 in. (37.5 to 1,500 mm).

Sec. 1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this standard is to define the minimum requirements for
pilot-operated control valves, including sizing considerations, design verification,
testing, delivery, handling, and storage.
Sec. 1.3 Application
This standard can be referenced in specifications for pilot-operated control
valves, which are described by the scope as defined above.
Section 2: REFERENCES
This standard references the following documents. In their latest editions,

they form a part of this standard to the extent specified within the standard. In any
case of conflict, the requirements of this standard shall prevail.
ANSI*/AWWA C207—Steel Pipe Flanges for Water Works Service Sizes
4 In. through 144 In. (100 mm through 3,600 mm).
ANSI/AWWA C550—Protective Epoxy Interior Coatings for Valves and
Hydrants.
ANSI/AWWA C606—Grooved and Shouldered Joints.
ASME† B16.1—Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flange Fittings: Classes 25, 125,
and 250.
ASME B16.42—Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flange Fittings: Classes 150
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and 300.
ASME B16.5—Pipe Flanges and Flange Fittings: NPS ½ In. through NPS
24 In.
ASTM‡ A36—Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel.
ASTM A48—Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings.
ASTM A108—Standard Specification for Steel Bar, Carbon, and Alloy,
Cold-Finished.
ASTM A126—Standard Specification for Gray Iron Casting for Valves,
Flanges, and Pipe Fittings.
* American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10036.
† ASME International, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016.
‡ ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.

Pilot-Operated Control Valves 3
ASTM A216—Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable

for Fusion Welding, for High Temperature Service.
ASTM A240—Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-
Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General
Application.
ASTM A276—Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes.
ASTM A312—Specification for Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold
Worked Austenitic Stainless Pipes.
ASTM A395—Standard Specification for Ferrite Ductile Iron Pressure Re-
taining Castings for Use at Elevated Temperatures.
ASTM A436—Standard Specification for Austenitic Gray Iron Castings.
ASTM A439—Standard Specification for Austenitic Ductile Iron Castings.
ASTM A516—Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon
Steel, for Moderate and Lower Temperature Service.
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ASTM A536—Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings.
ASTM A564 Standard Specification for Hot-Rolled and Cold-Finished Age
Hardening Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes.
ASTM A743–A743M—Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromi-
um Nickel, Corrosion-Resistant For General Application.
ASTM B127—Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS
N4400) Plate, Sheet, and Strip.
ASTM B154—Standard Test Methods for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Cop-
per and Copper Alloys.
ASTM B160—Standard Specification for Nickel Rod and Bar.
ASTM D471—Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids.
ASTM D751—Test Methods for Coated Fabrics.
ASTM D1149—Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface Ozone
Cracking in a Chamber.
NSF*/ANSI 61—Drinking Water System Components—Health Effects.
* NSF International, 789 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48113.

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Section 3: DEFINITIONS
The following definitions of terms shall apply in this standard.

1. Diaphragm: A flexible, elastomeric fabric reinforcement that seals the
valve body cover-bonnet volume from the valve body volume to allow an operating
pressure to be developed in the valve body cover.
2. Differential vent tube: An opening to atmosphere on the valve that
provides an external visual indication of piston or liner cup sealing status while
providing an operating differential.
3. Disc retainer: A circular metal component that retains the resilient
seat.
4. End connections: As described in ANSI/AWWA C207, ANSI/AWWA
C606, ASME B16.1, ASME B16.42, ASME B16.43, and ASME B16.5.
5. Guide bushings: A sleeve bearing that guides the stem through the full
stroke of the valve.
6. Hydrostatic testing: A factory pressure test at a safety factor greater than
the working pressure.
7. Inner valve assembly: All moving parts of the valve mounted on the
valve stem.
8. Liner: A cylindrical hollow sleeve that may include V-port openings
fitted into the valve body for the piston to operate.
9. Manufacturer: The party that manufactures, fabricates, or produces
materials or products.
10. O-ring seal: A type of seal consisting of an elastomer in the shape of
a torus or circular cross section.
11. Pilot systems: A device or accessories added to the pilot-operated con-
trol valve to define its application and function in an operating system.
12. Piston: A circular metal component that operates in the valve body
and has a stem attached in the center.
13. Piston seal: A nonmetallic elastomeric material that is attached to the
piston skirt to prevent pressure bypass between the piston and the valve body.
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14. Pull-down-packing-gland sealing system: An adjustable-type shaft seal

in which the deformable sealing material is composed of one or more ring-shaped
seals that have square or rectangular cross sections or are V shaped (chevron).
15. Purchaser : The person, company, or organization that purchases any
materials or work to be performed.

16. Rated differential pressure: The maximum steady-state pressure dif-

ferential, at the specified operating temperatures, across a closed valve at which the
valve is designed to operate.
17. Rated pressure: The maximum internal steady-state pressure, at the
specified operating temperatures, at which valves are designed to be subjected to
when the closure member is in any position.
18. Resilient disc: An elastomeric component that forms a tight seal against
the seat ring upon valve closure and is normally retained in the disc retainer.
19. Spring: A stainless-steel coil compression device that assists in valve
closure.
20. Supplier: The party that supplies material or services. A supplier may
or may not be the manufacturer.
21. Transient pressure: The short-duration, sudden shock (water hammer)
pressures that result from changes in pipeline flow velocity.
22. Valve stem seal: A system that contains the fluid at the shaft or stem
penetration through the valve body or cover.
23. Valve full-flow port area: The minimum-flow port area of the valve,
including stem area, shall be equal to or greater than the nominal valve size.
24. Valve reduced-flow port area: The minimum-flow port area of the
valve, including the stem area, shall be less than the nominal valve size.
25. Vee port crown throttling plug: A vee-ported metallic cylinder that as-
sists in characterized flow control.
26. Working pressure: The maximum sustained operating pressure under
normal conditions.
Section 4: REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 4.1 Data Provided by Manufacturer

4.1.1 Drawings. When required, the supplier shall submit certified draw-
ings to the purchaser for review. The drawings shall show the following:
4.1.1.1 Dimensions. Principal dimensions, including those necessary for
interfacing with other pipeline structures and distribution system; the maximum
valve flow port diameter; the maximum valve height, including positioning devices
if applicable; the maximum face-to-face dimensions.
4.1.1.2 Pilot-operated control valve options. Optional equipment being
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supplied; including any electrical or electronic wiring diagrams.

4.1.2 Recommended storage practice. This information shall be placed in
the manufacturers’ operations and maintenance manuals or on the outside of the
shipping container as delivered to the jobsite or to the purchaser by the supplier.
4.1.3 Installation, operation, and maintenance manuals. When required,
the supplier shall submit to the purchaser manuals containing the following
information:
4.1.3.1 Instructions. Complete installation, operation, and maintenance
instructions.
4.1.3.2 Parts list. Complete parts list.
4.1.3.3 Spare parts. List of recommended spare parts.
4.1.3.4 Special tools. List of special tools for installation, maintenance, or
repair and adjustments.
4.1.3.5 Submittal copies. The number of certified drawings, installation
instructions, and operations and maintenance manuals specified by the purchaser
shall be submitted by the supplier.
Sec. 4.2 Materials
4.2.1 Regulatory requirements. Materials shall comply with the require-
ments of the Safe Drinking Water Act and other federal requirements.
4.2.2 Physical and chemical properties. Materials shall be in conformance
with the following physical and chemical requirements:
• Interior epoxy coatings: ANSI/AWWA C550.
• Gray iron: ASTM A126 or ASTM A48, and ASTM A436 or
ASTM A439.
• Ductile iron: ASTM A536 or ASTM A395.
• Stainless steel: ASTM A240 (304 L or 316 L, ASTM A312,
ASME SA312 T304 W&BR and A&P), ASTM A276, ASTM A743, or
ASTM A564.
• Nickel–copper alloy: ASTM B127.
• Carbon steel: ASTM A108.
• Cast steel: ASTM A216, grade WCB.
• Fabricated steel: ASTM A36 or ASTM A516.
• Nickel rod: ASTM B160.
• Resilient seats: See Sec. 4.3.7
• Brass or bronze: Components made of brass or bronze shall conform to
ASTM or the unified numbering system (UNS) standard.
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4.2.2.1 Bronze alloys. Any bronze alloy used in the cold-worked con-
dition shall be capable of passing the mercurous nitrate test in accordance with
ASTM B154 to minimize susceptibility to stress corrosion.
4.2.2.2 Zinc/de-aluminization. Bronze shall not contain more than
7 percent zinc. If aluminum-bronze is used, the alloy shall be inhibited against
de-aluminization by receiving a temper anneal at 1,200°F with a 50°F plus–minus
tolerance for 1 hour per inch of section thickness, followed by cooling in moving
air or by water quenching.
4.2.2.3 Corrosion-resistant materials. Corrosion-resistant metals used
for clamping and retaining rubber seats, shaft and disc, or shaft and diaphragm
connection hardware, glands or gland assemblies, bearings or bushings, and
O-ring removable recesses that are wetted by line content shall be made of stain-
less, nickel–copper alloy, or bronze, conforming to Sec. 4.2.
4.2.2.4 Tests. Whenever valve components are to be made in confor-
mance with ASTM or other standards that include test requirements or testing
procedures, the valve manufacturer shall meet these requirements or procedures.
4.2.2.5 Records. Records of these tests shall be made available to the
purchaser if agreed on by the purchaser and manufacturer prior to purchase of the
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valve.
Sec. 4.3 General Design
4.3.1 Valve body. The valve body is the primary pressure-retaining struc-
ture of the valve that forms a portion of the pipeline and that has ends adapted for
connection to the piping.
4.3.1.1 Internal structure. The internal structure is such that it carries a
seat ring, piston, and guide bushing, which provide flow-through seats and allow
linear operation of the valve assembly.
4.3.1.2 Materials. Unless otherwise specifically requested by the purchas-
er, the body of valves shall be metal.
4.3.1.3 Operation of valve assembly. The valve body shall be designed to
allow for linear operation of the valve assembly.
4.3.1.4 Removal of valve assembly. The valve body shall facilitate easy
removal of the inner valve assembly for inspection and repair.
4.3.1.5 End connections. The valve body shall have suitable end connec-
tions to form part of the pipeline structure (Sec. 4.3.4).
4.3.1.6 Drill and tap requirements. The valve body shall be suitably
drilled and tapped to facilitate mounting of the valve bonnet and may have suit-

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able holes for accepting bonnet location dowels.

4.3.1.7 Accessories. The valve body shall allow for four NPT holes for
mounting of accessories.
4.3.1.8 Testing. The valve body shall be tested as per Sec. 5.2.
4.3.2 Valve bonnet. Valve bonnet shall be a flange cover bolted to the
primary valve body to retain the inner valve assembly and may include the stem
guide bushing and stem shaft cap.
4.3.2.1 Material. Unless otherwise specifically requested by the purchaser,
the bonnets of valves shall be metal.
4.3.2.2 Design. The valve bonnet shall be suitably designed to form a
leak-tight cover when bolted to the valve body and allow for linear travel of the
valve assembly. It shall have a minimum of two NPT openings to allow for mount-
ing of accessories for the operation of the valve assembly.
4.3.2.3 Pressure rating. The valve bonnet pressure rating shall be the
same as that of the valve body.
4.3.2.4 Alignment. The valve bonnet shall have locating dowels or a
raised face register to allow for proper alignment of the valve assembly.
4.3.2.5 Hub. The valve bonnet may have an integrally cast hub for the
stem bearing.
4.3.2.6 Cover to stem cap. The valve bonnet may be suitably machined
and drilled to provide mounting of the bonnet cover or stem cap.
4.3.3 Valve bonnet cover or stem cap. Valve bonnet cover or stem cap shall
be a structural component that is mounted on top of the valve bonnet and may
contain a bushing to guide the shaft; when bolted to the valve bonnet, it forms a
sealed operating chamber between the diaphragm and itself.
4.3.3.1 Stem cap material. The stem cap, if required, shall be of a mate-
rial similar to the valve bonnet and shall be secured to the valve bonnet with suit-
able attachment to form a leak-proof joint.
4.3.3.2 Stem cap design. The stem cap shall be designed to retain the
pull-down-packing-gland sealing system or O-ring seals or bearings, if used for
valve manual position indicator.
4.3.3.3 Testing. The valve body, valve bonnet, and stem cap shall be test-
ed as per this standard (Sec. 5.2).
4.3.4 Valve end connections. Valve end connections shall be flanged,
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threaded, or grooved end.

4.3.4.1 Flanged connections. Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser,

flange connections shall meet the requirements of the latest edition of ANSI/
AWWA C207 for steel pipe connections or ANSI/AWWA C215 for ductile or gray
iron pipe connections.
4.3.4.2 Threaded end connections. Threaded end connections shall be
standard NPT (screw).
4.3.4.3 Grooved end connections. Grooved end connections shall meet
the requirements of the latest edition of ANSI/AWWA C606.
4.3.5 Valve stem. Valve stem shall be a stainless-steel or alloy shaft de-
signed to mount moving parts, such as disc retainer, piston, resilient disc, and
diaphragm, as an assembly and provide guidance of the assembly.
4.3.5.1 Configuration. Valve stem shall be a one-piece or two-piece stem
extending through the bearings or bearing in the valve bonnet or seat ring.
4.3.5.2 Minimum diameter. Valve stem shall have a minimum diameter
to support the valve assembly under extreme opening and closing conditions.
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4.3.5.3 Connections. Connection between the operating components or

the inner valve assembly shall be clamped securely by means of a threaded nut or
other secure means.
4.3.6 Position indicator. Position indicator shall be a reduced-diameter
rod attached to stem, extending through the valve bonnet for purpose of visual
indication or to be used for operation of electronic devices.
4.3.6.1 Visual. Pilot-operating control valves may be provided with con-
tinuous visual position indicators using an indicator rod.
4.3.6.1.1 Rods used for this purpose shall be suitable to the environment
and may be reduced in diameter and securely connected to the stem.
4.3.6.1.2 The position indicator rod may be used for the operation of elec-
tronic devices.
4.3.6.1.3 The position indicator rod shall be sealed to prevent leakage
of product using pull-down packing, O-ring, or loaded U-cups seals chevron
packing.
4.3.7 Seat ring. The seat ring shall be a metal component that may or may
not include the bottom guide and is installed in the valve body forming a leak-tight
seal against a resilient seat upon closure.
4.3.7.1 Leakage. The valve seat ring shall be designed to be leak-tight at
the rated pressure.
4.3.7.2 Materials. Seat materials may be elastomeric or metallic.
4.3.7.2.1 The resilient disc shall be of an elastomeric material (Ultra-High

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Molecular Weight [Polyethylene] or leather), natural or synthetic rubber, and may

be reinforced.
4.3.7.2.2 Rubber compounds shall be capable of withstanding an ozone-
resistance test when tested in accordance with ASTM D1149 using 50 parts per
million minimum ozone concentration. The test shall be conducted on unstressed
samples for 70 hr at 104°F (40°C) without visible cracking in the surfaces after
tests.
4.3.7.2.3 Rubber compounds shall have a volume increase of less than
2 percent when tested in accordance with ASTM D471 after immersion in dis-
tilled water at 73.4°F ± 2°F 23°C ± 1°C) for 70 hr.
4.3.7.2.4 The disc retainer shall be cast or fabricated of cast iron or ductile
iron. Stainless steel or bronze are also acceptable materials.
4.3.7.2.5 Seat rings shall be cast or fabricated from stainless steel, nickel–
copper alloys, or bronze.
4.3.7.2.5.1 The width of the seat shall be of an adequate area to prevent
overstressing of the mating resilient seat.
4.3.7.2.5.2 When the resilient mating seat and seat ring are in contact, a
drip-tight shutoff must be maintained with a minimum of 5 psig (34.5 kPa) across
the main valve.
4.3.7.2.6 Seat ring shall be threaded, held in place with stainless steel ma-
chine screws or clamped in the valve body.
4.3.7.2.7 Seat rings shall have a sealing material between the body and the
ring to prevent leakage.
4.3.8 Guide bushings. Guide bushings shall be made of self-lubricating
materials.
4.3.9 Diaphragm. Diaphragm shall be a flexible, elastomeric fabric re-
inforcement that seals the valve body cover–bonnet volume from the valve body
volume to allow an operating pressure to be developed in the valve body cover.
4.3.9.1 Seals. Diaphragm and piston seals shall be designed to withstand
the maximum operating pressure of the valve.
4.3.9.2 Testing. The diaphragm shall be cycle-tested for 10,000 cycles.
The material shall have passed a Mullen burst test, as described in ASTM D751.
4.3.10 Pistons. Pistons shall be a circular metal component that operates
in the valve body and has a stem attached in the center.
4.3.10.1 Materials. Pistons shall be cast or fabricated of bronze, stainless
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steel, or epoxy-coated cast or ductile iron and suitable nonmetallic material.

4.3.10.2 Seals. Piston seals and liner cup seals shall be U or L shaped and
installed on the piston and or liner and shall be suitable for water service.
4.3.10.2.1 Piston and liner cup seals shall be mechanically retained or
inserted into machined O-ring–type grooves.
4.3.10.3 Piston liner. The piston liner shall be of bronze, stainless steel,
or fiber-reinforced thermo-set epoxy and fitted into the valve body. Seals shall be
provided to prevent leakage between the body and liner.
4.3.10.4 Differential vent tube. The differential vent tube shall be sized
adequately to provide added power for valve closure to eliminate need for a spring,
where minimum differential exists.
4.3.10.5 Vee port crown throttling plug. If required, a vee port crown
throttling plug shall be constructed from the same material as the valve seat ring,
and shall be secured in place to retain the resilient seat disc.
Sec. 4.4 Workmanship and Painting
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4.4.1 Workmanship. Valve parts shall be designed and manufactured
with tolerances set to provide interchangeability of parts between units of the same
size and type produced by any one manufacturer. When assembled, valves manu-
factured in accordance with this standard shall be well fitted and shall operate
smoothly. The body and stem seals shall be factory tested to be water-tight.
4.4.2 Interior surfaces. Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, ferrous
surfaces (except finish surfaces) shall be coated with an NSF/ANSI 61-approved
epoxy coating. Whenever the purchase documents require a special interior coating,
such as an epoxy, and unless otherwise specified, this special coating shall conform
to the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C550.
4.4.3 Exterior surfaces, field painting. Exterior surfaces of valves, except
flange faces, shall be shop coated with an epoxy coating or suitable metal primer to
a dry film thickness recommended by the coating manufacturer. The primer shall
be compatible with the field coating identified by the purchaser.
Sec. 4.5 Permeation
The selection of materials is critical for water service and distribution piping
in locations where there is a likelihood that the pipe will be exposed to significant
concentrations of pollutants comprised of low-molecular-weight petroleum products
or organic solvents or their vapors. Research has documented that pipe materials,
such as polyethylene, polybutylene, polyvinyl chloride, and asbestos cement, and
elastomers, such as those used in jointing gaskets and packing glands, are subject

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to permeation by lower-molecular-weight organic solvents or petroleum products.

If a water pipe must pass through such a contaminated area or an area subject to
contamination, consult with the manufacturer regarding permeation of pipe walls,
jointing materials, etc., before selecting materials for use in that area.
Section 5: VERIFICATION
Sec. 5.1 Inspection

Work performed in accordance with this standard shall be subject to inspec-
tion by the purchaser.
5.1.1 Plant inspection. The purchaser shall have access to places where
valves are being produced or assembled or where tests are being conducted. The
purchaser shall be accorded full facilities for inspection and observation of tests.
Sec. 5.2 Testing
5.2.1 Test media. The purchaser shall have the option to select the pre-
ferred valve test media, either water or air.
5.2.2 Performance test. Prior to shipment, valves and pilot systems shall
be factory tested to demonstrate the ability to fully stroke from close to open and
open to close position.
5.2.3 Seat leakage test. Valves shall be shop tested for seat leakage for a
duration of 1 hr (60 min). There shall be no indication of leakage past the valve
seat during this test period. The test pressure shall be either the hydrostatic pressure
equivalent to working pressure or air pressure no less than 90 psig (621 kPa). The
test pressure shall be applied to the seat in the fluid flow direction.
5.2.4 Valve body hydrostatic test. Valve bodies and bonnet cavities shall
be subjected to an internal hydrostatic pressure equivalent to 1.5 times the rated
pressure or air pressure no less than 90 psig (621 kPa). During the hydrostatic test,
there shall be no leakage through the valve body, the end joints, or the stem seals,
nor shall any part of the valve have permanent visible deformation as a result of this
test. The test duration shall be 2 min.
5.2.5 Proof of design testing. Proof of design testing requirements shall in-
clude the following:
5.2.5.1 Certification. On request of the purchaser, the manufacturer shall
provide a certified statement that proof-of-design tests were performed as described
in this standard and all requirements were successfully met.
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5.2.5.2 Hydrostatic test. One valve of each size, body style, and class
shall be hydrostatically tested at 1.5 times the rated pressure, with the valve at
50 percent or partially open position, allowing testing of the operating chamber
and the stem seal areas. During the hydrostatic test, the manufacturer may make
special provisions to prevent damages to the valve resulting from this test.
5.2.5.3 Cycle testing. It is the purpose of this section to demonstrate the
adequacy of each basic body type offered by a manufacturer to perform under de-
sign pressures and within the applicable rating of the valve for a sufficient number
of operations so as to simulate a full service life. The adequacy is to be demonstrated
by testing valves representing each basic type of seat and body-style design in each
applicable size, pressure class, and body-style group. The required number of cycles
shall be 10,000. One prototype valve of each size shall be cycle tested. Each cycle
shall consist of applying the rated differential pressure to the valve seat in the closed
position, then opening the valve (which will relieve the pressure), and then closing
the valve. On completion of the cycle test, the valve shall be drip-tight internally
and externally. Any wear on the piston seals, seating components, and diaphragm
shall be noted and reported as valve performance and service life factor.
Sec. 5.3 Notice of Nonconformance
Any valve or part that the purchaser may reject as not conforming to the
requirements of this standard shall be made satisfactory or replaced.
Section 6: DELIVERY
Sec. 6.1 Markings

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Markings shall be cast on the body with raised letters or provided on a cor-
rosion-resistant plate. The markings shall show the valve size, manufacturer, pres-
sure class, and year of manufacture. The minimum size of cast letters shall be
¼ in. Corrosion-resistant plates shall have a minimum letter size of ¹⁄₈ in. etched,
stamped, or engraved on the plate.
Sec. 6.2 Shipping
Valves shall be complete when shipped. The manufacturer shall carefully pre-
pare valves for shipment. Cavities shall be drained of water. Valves shall be bolted
or otherwise fastened to skids. Unpainted steel and iron-machined surfaces shall
be coated with a corrosion inhibitor. Full face flange protectors made of waterproof
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flange to protect both the flange and the valve interior. Small valves may be fully
packaged at the manufacturer’s option. Components shipped unattached shall be
adequately protected and identified to allow correct field assembly.
Sec. 6.3 Affidavit of Compliance
The manufacturer shall, if so specified by the purchaser, furnish an affidavit
that delivered materials comply with the requirements of this standard and of the
purchaser.
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Appendix A
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Pilot-Operated Control Valves
This appendix is for information only and is not a part of ANSI/AWWA C530, Pilot-Operated Control
Valves.
Section A.1: GENERAL
Pilot-operated control valves are a significant component of any water dis-

tribution system. Valve failure caused by faulty installation, improper operation
or maintenance of these systems could result in damages, downtime, and costly
repairs. Many problems with these valves can be traced to improper installation,
operation, or maintenance procedures.
Section A.2: UNLOADING
Inspect valves on receipt for damages in shipment and conformance with

quantity and description stated on the shipping notice and order form. Unload
valves carefully to the ground without dropping. On valves larger than 6 in.
(150 mm), use forklifts or slings under the pallets. Valves should never be lifted
with either slings or forklifts placed through water passages, control pipes, or pilot
indicator controls. In the absence of pallets, proper eye bolts should be inserted in
the valve bonnet or cover by removing two opposing bonnet or cover hold-down
bolts that will allow the use of a suitable sling to lift the valve.
Section A.3: STORAGE
If it is not practical to store valves indoors, protect the valves and controllers
from the weather and the accumulation of dirt, rocks, and debris. Do not expose
rubber seats to sunlight or ozone for any extended period. Guidelines provided by
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Section A.4: INSPECTION
Make sure flange faces, joint sealing surfaces, body seats, and discs are
cleaned properly and free from any foreign matter. Check to make sure bolts and
control pipes on the valves are tightened properly. Ensure that the valve is in the
closed position.
Section A.5: INSTALLATION
It is strongly recommended that instruction manuals supplied by the valve

manufacturer be reviewed in detail before installing a pilot-operated control valve.
Be sure that inspection, as described in Sec. A.4, is carried out at the jobsite prior
to installation.
A.5.1. Handle valves carefully when positioning, avoid contact or impact
with other equipment and vault walls.
A.5.2. Valves are to be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
A.5.3. Valves must be installed with enough clearance for control piping
and removal of the inner valve.
A.5.4. Valves must be installed in alignment with the proper flow direction
or as instructed by the manufacturer or the design engineer.
A.5.5. Prepare pipe ends and install valves in accordance with the pipe
manufacturer’s instructions for the joint used. Do not deflect the pipe valve joint.
Do not use a valve as a jack to pull pipe into alignment. Large valves should be
supported at the bottom to prevent pipe deflection.
A.5.6. The valve vault design shall provide space for removal of the valve
inner assembly for purposes of repair. The possibility of groundwater entering the
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vault should be considered to minimize damage from flooding.
A.5.7. External control piping to the valve controls should be pressure
tested for leaks.

Section A.6: RECORDS
On completion of installation, the valve location, size, make, type, date of

installation, application operating parameters, and any other information deemed
pertinent should be entered in the owner’s permanent records.
Section A.7: MAINTENANCE
These valves are commonly used for operation of a distribution system and
are not intended for use as line-isolation valves. As such, the maintenance of these
valves is important to maintain the integrity of a distribution system. The manu-
facturer’s recommendations must be followed to keep these valves operating.
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and externally mounted three-position control switches (OPEN–CLOSE–

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Pilot-Operated Control Valves

Sec. 1.1 Scope

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NPT and grooved joint ends in sizes 1½ to 60 in. (37.5 to 1,500 mm).

This standard references the following documents. In their latest editions,

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ASTM A216—Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable

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The following definitions of terms shall apply in this standard.

14. Pull-down-packing-gland sealing system: An adjustable-type shaft seal

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16. Rated differential pressure: The maximum steady-state pressure dif-

Sec. 4.1 Data Provided by Manufacturer

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supplied; including any electrical or electronic wiring diagrams.

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able holes for accepting bonnet location dowels.

threaded, or grooved end.

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4.3.5.3 Connections. Connection between the operating components or

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Molecular Weight [Polyethylene] or leather), natural or synthetic rubber, and may

steel, or epoxy-coated cast or ductile iron and suitable nonmetallic material.

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to permeation by lower-molecular-weight organic solvents or petroleum products.

Sec. 5.1 Inspection

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Sec. 6.1 Markings

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Section A.1: GENERAL

Pilot-operated control valves are a significant component of any water dis-

Section A.2: UNLOADING

Inspect valves on receipt for damages in shipment and conformance with

Section A.3: STORAGE

the manufacturer for storage of valves should be followed.

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Section A.4: INSPECTION