MESC ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT Revision: 15-Feb-2005.

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VALVES FOR VACUUM SERVICE

1. INTRODUCTION.

1.1 SCOPE

This specification is applicable to valves for vacuum service from

100 kPa (1000 mbar) down to 10 Pa (0.1 mbar).
This specification shall apply in addition to the applicable MESC buying description and
the referenced external standards.

1.2 In DEP 31.38.01.12 GEN the vacuum piping classes 11140, 11150 and 13110 are not
included anymore. The reason is that :
- the Shell Global Solutions International (Shell-GSI) accepted valve designs have
been improved considerably and they are in line with updated buying descriptions
and MESC additional requirements.
- the stuffing box, spacer ring and gland requirements as well as the stem packing and
tolerances are improved as shown in MESC additional requirements SPE 77/100,
SPE 77/101, SPE77/102, SPE 77/103, SPE 77/104 and SPE 77/302.

O-ring type gaskets are considered not necessary anymore.

1.3 However, Shell-GSI still maintain the group valve MESC buying descriptions for
vacuum service (listed in section 3.1.1), because a number of Shell-GSI advised
Operating Units are still using the vacuum piping classes 11140, 11150 and 13110.

2. (2) REFERENCES

In this specification, reference is made to the following publications:

NOTE: Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used,
together with any amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.

DEP 31.38.01.12-GEN Refinery and Chemicals piping classes.

SPE 77 / 100 Metal ball valves to ISO17292

SPE 77 / 101 Steel gate, globe and check valves to ISO15761.

SPE 77 / 102 Bolted bonnet steel gate valves for the petroleum and
natural gas industries designed to ISO 10434.
SPE 77 / 103 Globe valves to BS 1873

SPE 77 / 104 Check valves to BS 1868

SPE 77 / 307 Production testing of valves in vacuum service.

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3. DESIGN

3.1 VALVE TYPES

3.1.1 The following valves might be used for vacuum services: MESC Ranges:

77.00.02.003.1-016.1
- ball valves, soft seated, flanged 77.03.02.003.1-016.1

77.10.22.008.1-023.1
- check valves, swing type, bolted cover, flanged 77.13.02.008.1-023.1
77.20.22.008.1-073.1
- gate valves, wedge type, bolted bonnet, flanged 77.23.02.008.1-023.1
77.30.22.008.1-015.1
- globe valves, plug/ball type, bolted bonnet, flanged 77.33.02.003.1-015.1
77.33.02.308.1-315.1.

3.2 SEATS

3.2.1 Soft and/or metal sealing arrangements are acceptable.

3.3 STEM SEALING

3.3.1 Services from 1000 mbar down to 0.1 mbar.

Valves shall not be provided with sealant connections. Standard valves shall be used.

4. MATERIALS

4.1 Stuffing box packing, gaskets and seals shall be suitable for service at the temperature
as specified in the relevant MESC description and/or requisition.
If in the opinion of the manufacturer a different packing and/or gasket material would
4.2
be preferable for the intended service, this may only be used after approval by the
Principal.

5. INSPECTION AND TESTING

5.1 Vacuum acceptance testing shall be in accordance with the requirements of SPE
77/307 and as specified in the relevant MESC description and/or requisition.

6. PREPARATION FOR DISPATCH, SHIPPING AND STORAGE.

6.1 Valves supplied for this service shall be internally clean and free from moisture and
grease.

6.2 Valves shall be properly packaged to ensure protection against moisture, rainfall, (sea)
water splash and dirt..

6.3 Valves shall be provided with a label placed over the sealed area of the bag, with the
text: SUITABLY FOR VACUUM SERVICE