ISO 5208 - Industrial Valves - Pressure testing of valves This International standard specifies test to confirm the pressure-containing capability of the shell of ‘an industrial valve under pressure, and to verify the tightness and pressure-retaining adequacy of the valve seat and closure mechanism Allovable leakage mm?/sec Eee) annie Ea ina No visually’ Liquid Getectable 0:01 xDN 0.03xDN 0.1xDN 0.3xDN 1xDN 2xDN leakage for Gas the duration of.3xDN 3,0xDN 30xDN 300 xDN 3000 x DN 6000 x DN the test Notes: 2) Leakage rate A Is intended to apply for soft seat, elements, elastomeric or polymeric valve closure b) Leakage rates 6 possibly will apply for metal seated valves on more critical services. ) Leakage rates D possibly will apply for metal seated check valves. ) Leakage rates E to G possibly will apply metal seated valves produced for a warehousing ‘operation, stock or sale via a stock list.