GS - EP - PVV - 158 - EN Materials

GENERAL SPECIFICATION
PIPING VALVES VESSELS
GS EP PVV 158
Material and special process for valves

(MDS & manufacturing processes)
00 11/2018 First issue

Rev. Date Purpose of the revision
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General Specification GS EP PVV 158

Rev.: 00 Effective date: 11/2018 Page: 2 of 74
Contents
1. Scope ....................................................................................................................... 4
2. Reference documents ............................................................................................. 5
3. Terms, Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................................... 8

3.1 Terms and Definitions ..................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations........................................................................................... 8
4. Valve Material Data Sheets ................................................................................... 10

4.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 MDS Numbering System............................................................................................... 10
4.3 Implementation of Statutory Regulations ....................................................................... 11
4.4 Ferritic/austenitic Stainless Steels (MDS VDXX series)................................................. 11
4.5 Mechanical Testing ....................................................................................................... 11
4.6 Machining of Valve Components from Bar .................................................................... 11
4.7 NDE of Valve Components ........................................................................................... 12
4.8 Pilot Castings ................................................................................................................ 12
4.9 Carbon Steel Valves ..................................................................................................... 13
4.10 Austenitic Stainless Steel Valves .................................................................................. 13
4.11 Toughness Test Requirements ..................................................................................... 13
4.12 Casting Material ............................................................................................................ 14
4.13 Repair ........................................................................................................................... 15
4.14 NDE of Castings ........................................................................................................... 16
4.15 NDE of Forged Materials and Bars................................................................................ 18
5. Electroless Nickel Plating..................................................................................... 18
6. Tungsten Carbide Coating ................................................................................... 19
7. Weld overlay procedure for seal pockets and seal contact surface of
obturators .............................................................................................................. 19
Bibliography................................................................................................................. 20
Appendix 1 Valve Material Data Sheets ........................................................................... 21
Appendix 2 Electroless nickel plating procedure .............................................................. 65

Appendix 3 Tungsten carbide coating procedure ............................................................. 67

Appendix 4 Alloy 625 or SS TP 316L - Weld overlay procedure for seal pockets and seal
contact surface on obturators ........................................................................ 71

1. Scope
This specification prescribes, for onshore or offshore facilities, requirements for materials and
specific processes for the most commonly used components for use in valves for Normal, High
Pressure, Low Temperature or Category D fluid service as defined in ASME B31.3.
This specification is not necessarily suitable for services defined in ASME B31.3 as Category M
fluid service, elevated temperature fluid service, high purity fluid service, severe cyclic conditions
and design to codes or standards other than those listed in this specification.
This specification addresses specific minimum requirements for materials exposed to sour
environments as defined in ISO 15156 / NACE MR 0175.
However, this specification does not provide guidelines for material selection and the selection of
suitable materials for a specific service including any necessary additional material requirements
remains the responsibility of the end (equipment) user.
The material data sheets cover the following material types:
• Non-impact tested carbon steel (CS - Carbon Steel)
Note: Non-impact tested carbon steel terminology addresses material usually non-impact
tested from ASTM.
• Impact tested carbon steel (LTCS - Low Temperature Carbon Steel)
• Ferritic/austenitic stainless steel: types 22Cr duplex and 25Cr duplex
• Austenitic stainless steel: type 316/316L, type 304/304L
• Nickel base alloys: type 625
• High strength, low alloy steels.
In the event of a conflict between this specification and a relevant local law or regulation, the
relevant law or regulation shall be followed. If this Specification creates a higher obligation, it shall
be followed as long as this also achieves full compliance with the law or regulation. The end user
is responsible for specifying any appropriate additional requirements necessary to meet the
design and design code or specification and local law or regulation.
This standard is not intended to preclude the use of alternative generic materials or grades within
a referenced standard specification. Where the use of alternative materials/grades are considered
appropriate, the end user is responsible for specifying any additional requirements necessary to
meet design and design code or specification.
However, the selection of suitable materials for a specific service remains the responsibility of the
end (equipment) user.

2. Reference documents
The reference documents listed below form an integral part of this General Specification.
External Documents
Unless otherwise stipulated, the applicable version of these documents, including relevant
appendices and addendums, is the latest revision published at the effective date of this document.
Reference Title
ANSI/MSS SP-55 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, Fittings,
and Other Piping Components - Visual Method for Evaluation of
Surface Irregularities
API SPEC 6D Specification for Pipeline and Piping Valves
ASME B16.34 Valves - Flanged, Threaded and Welding End
ASME B31.3 Process Piping
ASME BPVC Section IX ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) - Section IX:
Qualification Standard for Welding, Brazing, and Fusing
Procedures; Welders; Brazers; and Welding, Brazing, and Fusing
Operators
ASME BPVC Section V ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code - Section V: Non
destructive Examination
ASME BPVC Section VIII ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code - Section VIII: Rules for
Div 1 Construction of Pressure Vessels - Division 1: Pressure Vessels
ASNT SNT-TC-1A Recommended practice for personal qualification and certification
in nondestructive testing
ASTM A105/A105M Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings for Piping
Applications
ASTM A1058 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products-
Metric
ASTM A182/A182M Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy and Stainless
Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for
High-Temperature Se
ASTM A216/A216M Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for
Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature Service
ASTM A276/A276M Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
ASTM A29/A29M Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Bars,
Carbon and Alloy, Hot-Wrought
ASTM A350/A350M Standard Specification for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Forgings,
Requiring Notch Toughness Testing for Piping Components

Reference Title
ASTM A351/A351M Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-
Containing Parts
ASTM A352/A352M Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and
Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-
Temperature Service
ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of
Steel Products
ASTM A479/A479M Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes for
Use in Boilers and Other Pressure Vessels
ASTM A488/A488M Standard Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Qualifications of
Procedures and Personnel
ASTM A494/A494M Standard Specification for Castings, Nickel and Nickel Alloy
ASTM A609/A609M Standard Practice for Castings, Carbon, Low-Alloy, and
Martensitic Stainless Steel, Ultrasonic Examination Thereof
ASTM A694/A694M Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for
Pipe Flanges, Fittings, Valves, and Parts for High-Pressure
Transmission Service
ASTM A696 Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Hot-Wrought or
Cold-Finished, Special Quality, for Pressure Piping Components
ASTM A703/A703M Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General
Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
ASTM A781/A781M Standard Specification for Castings, Steel and Alloy, Common
Requirements, for General Industrial Use
ASTM A788/A788M Standard Specification for Steel Forgings, General Requirements
ASTM A957/A957M Standard Specification for Investment Castings, Steel and Alloy,
Common Requirements, for General Industrial Use
ASTM A961/A961M Standard Specification for Common Requirements for Steel
Flanges, Forged Fittings, Valves, and Parts for Piping
Applications
ASTM A985/A985M Standard Specification for Steel Investment Castings General
Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
ASTM A995/A995M Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex)
Stainless Steel, for Pressure-Containing Parts
ASTM B446 Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-
Columbium Alloy (UNS N06625), Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-
Silicon Alloy (UNS N06219), and Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-
Tungsten Alloy (UNS N06650) Rod and B
ASTM B564 Standard Specification for Nickel Alloy Forgings

Reference Title
ASTM B733 Standard Specification for Autocatalytic (Electroless) Nickel-
Phosphorus Coatings on
EN 10204 Metallic products - Types of inspection documents
ISO 10474 Metallic products - Inspection documents
ISO 11970 Specification and qualification of welding procedures for
production welding of steel castings
ISO 148-1 Metallic materials - Charpy pendulum impact test - Part 1: Test
method
ISO 15156 (All parts) Petroleum and natural gas industries - Materials for use in H2S-
containing environments in oil and gas production - All parts
NACE MR 0175 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Materials for use in H2S-
containing environments in oil and gas production
ISO 15614-7 Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic
materials - Welding procedure test - Part 7: Overlay welding
ISO 17781 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Test
methods for quality control of microstructure of ferritic/austenitic
(duplex) stainless steels
ISO 17945 / Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Metallic
NACE MR 0103 materials resistant to sulfide stress cracking in corrosive
petroleum refining environments
ISO 4527 Metallic coatings - Autocatalytic (electroless) nickel-phosphorus
alloy coatings - Specification and test methods
ISO 6892-1 Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 1: Method of test at
room temperature
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems-Requirements
ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NDT
personnel
Total General Specifications

Unless otherwise stipulated, the applicable version of these documents, including relevant
appendices and addendums, is the latest revision published.
Reference Title
GS EP PVV 154 Ball Valves according to API SPEC 6D or API SPEC 6A
GS EP PVV 611 Welding of pressure containing piping and equipment

3. Terms, Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations

3.1 Terms and Definitions
3.1.1 Stainless steel type 304 and 316

Austenitic stainless steel certified to meet both 304/304L or 316/316L properties.
3.1.2 Stainless steel type 22Cr duplex

Ferritic/austenitic stainless steel alloys with 30 ≤ PREN < 40 and Cr ≥19% (by mass).
3.1.3 Stainless steel type 25Cr duplex

Ferritic/austenitic stainless steel alloys with 40≤ PREN < 48, often referred to as "super duplex".
3.1.4 Pilot Casting

Casting made and tested as part of the initiation and development of the production method such
as the first casting from a new or modified pattern produced using identical foundry practices as
the production castings it is intended to represent.
3.1.5 Nominal pipe size

Numerical designation of size in inches which is common to components in piping systems.
3.1.6 End (equipment) user

Company or organisation (normally an oil company) that is responsible for the operation of an
installation/facility and its component (e.g. piping, valve, etc.).
3.1.7 Purchaser
Party which purchases a product from a Manufacturer. In the context of this specification an oil
Company, contractor or buyer are Purchasers.
3.1.8 Manufacturer (material)

Party, including subcontractors, which carries out operations (e.g. forming, heat treatment,
welding, etc.) which affect the material properties of the finished product.
3.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations

The following acronyms and abbreviations apply for this specification and are presented
alphabetically.
ACCP ASTN Central Certification Program
ANSI American National Standards Institute
AOD Argon Oxygen Decarburisation
API American Petroleum Institute
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASNT American Society for Nondestructive Testing

ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials
BPVC Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
CE Carbon Equivalent
(% C + % Mn / 6 + (% Cr + % Mo + % V) / 5 + (% Ni + % Cu) / 15)
CLR Crack Length Ratio
CS Carbon Steel
CSR Crack Sensitivity Ratio
CTR Crack Thickness Ratio
DN Nominal Diameter
EBW Electron Beam Welding
EDS Element Data Sheet
EEMUA Engineering Equipment & Materials Users Association
EN European Norm (standard)
FCAW Flux-Cored Arc Welding
GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
HAZ Heat-Affected Zone
HBW Brinell hardness with Tungsten ball
HIC Hydrogen-Induced Cracking
HIP Hot Isostatic Pressing
HR Rockwell Hardness
HRB Rockwell Hardness, B scale
HRC Rockwell Hardness, C scale
HV Vickers Hardness
HVOF High Velocity Oxygen Fuel
ISO International Organization for Standardization
LBW Laser Beam Welding
LTCS Low temperature carbon steel
MDS Material data sheet
MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society
MT Magnetic-particle Testing
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
NDE Non-Destructive Examination

NPS Nominal Pipe Size

OD Outer Diameter
PREN Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number
(%Cr + 3.3 x % (Mo + 0.5W) + 16 x %N)
PSL Product Specification Level
PT Penetrant Testing
PTAW Plasma Transfer Arc Welding
PWHT Post Weld Heat Treatment
QSL Quality Specification Level
RT Radiographic Testing
SAW Submerged Arc Welding
SMAW Shielded-Metal Arc Welding
SMYS Specified Minimum Yield Strength
TCC Tungsten Carbide Coating
UNS Unified Numbering System
UT Ultrasonic Testing
VT Visual Testing
4. Valve Material Data Sheets

4.1 General
The material data sheets are collated in Annex A. MDSs define applicable options and/or
requirements that supplement or amend the referenced material standard or specification. The
material shall be delivered in accordance with the standard specification referenced in the MDSs
including any additional requirements specified therein. Unless otherwise specified in the MDSs,
all the requirements of the referenced standard specification shall apply. The latest issue of the
referenced standard specification at the time of use shall apply.
4.2 MDS Numbering System

Each MDS number consists of a two-letters prefix followed by a two-digits sequential number.
The first letter is fixed and consists of the letter "V" to indicate a Valve MDS.

The 2nd letter identifies the type of material with the following interpretation:
C - carbon steels
D - ferritic/austenitic stainless steels, type 22Cr duplex, type 25Cr duplex
N - nickel base alloys
O - overlay welding, corrosion – resistant
S - austenitic stainless steels: type 316/316L
X - high strength low alloyed steels.
4.3 Implementation of Statutory Regulations

This specification is not intended to address any statutory regulations. The responsibility for
complying with any such statutory regulations and the specification of any further additional
requirements is the responsibility of the end (equipment) user.
4.4 Ferritic/austenitic Stainless Steels (MDS VDXX series)

The compositional and microstructural requirements including ferrite content and acceptance
criteria for intermetallic phases and precipitates in parent material and welds are specified in
accordance with ISO 17781. Compliance with the ISO 17781 is considered to fulfil the
microstructural requirements of ISO 15156-3 / NACE MR 0175.
4.5 Mechanical Testing

Tensile testing shall in general be carried out in accordance with the referenced standard
specifications in the respective MDS. Where testing to ASTM A370 is specified, testing in
accordance with ISO 6892-1 is considered equivalent and thereby also acceptable. The
elongation shall be measured and reported in accordance with the selected tensile test standard
ASTM A370 or ISO 6892-1. For specimens to ASTM A370 the gauge length shall be 50 mm as
far as is practically possible.
Impact testing shall, in general, be carried out in accordance with the referenced standard
specifications in the respective MDS. Where testing to ASTM A370 is specified, testing in
accordance with ISO 148-1 using a striker radius of 8 mm is considered equivalent and thereby
also acceptable.
The test temperature for carbon and duplex stainless steels is in general specified to be minus
46°C. The use of a lower test temperature is acceptable, but the specified minimum absorbed
energy shall apply unless otherwise agreed with the end (equipment) user.
4.6 Machining of Valve Components from Bar

When allowed by the product standard specifications, hollow cylindrically shaped parts, including
valve bodies for weld-end and integral flanged valves and pressure-controlling parts of valves,
may be manufactured from cylindrically shaped bars, provided the requirements in the relevant
MDS are met in full.

4.7 NDE of Valve Components
4.7.1 General
Where MDSs specify NDE requirements, this is intended to represent the minimum level of NDE
that shall be performed at the material manufacturing stage.
NDE of fabricated piping systems are not included in the MDSs and additional NDE may be
required for components when is specified by the Purchaser in the valve data sheet or Purchase
Order documentation.
Where MDSs do not specify additional NDE requirements, the relevant material standard shall
apply with no additional requirements except as specified below in this section.
Where a frequency of inspection less than 100% is specified, at least one item per lot shall be
examined. If defects outside the acceptance criteria are detected, two or more items from the
same lot shall be tested, and if any of these two fails, all items in the lot shall be examined.
4.7.2 NDE Personnel

NDE personnel shall be qualified in accordance with ISO 9712 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A. Personnel
performing NDE evaluation shall be certified according to Level 2. Certification shall be performed
by an independent 3rd party Certification Body, or Authorised Qualifying Body in accordance with
ISO 9712 or the ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP).
4.8 Pilot Castings

The casting foundry/manufacturer shall produce a pilot casting (see definition in section 3.1.4)
prior to the production of castings, when one or more of the following conditions apply:
• First use of a pattern
• Changes are made in the risers, gating, chilling, coring and moulding
• A new pattern is made
• The pattern is revised
• The cast alloy grade is changed from one material grade to another (except for changes
from UNS S31803 to UNS S32205 and vice versa)
• Changes are made in the process (i.e., melt practice, casting technique, core making, sand
control)
• The pattern is sent to another casting foundry/manufacturer
• The pilot casting is rejected
• Upon identification of recurring defects in production castings requiring major repairs.
The pilot casting may be taken from the first production order of castings, subject to Purchaser
approval. Acceptance of a production casting as pilot casting shall require that NDT complies with
the requirements for pilot casting including 100% RT and all testing specified in the MDS for
production casting shall be met.
All pilot castings shall be evaluated without weld repairs.

All accessible internal and external surfaces and 100% of the volume of the pilot casting shall be
inspected by VT, PT or MT and RT. The acceptance criteria shall be as stated in the applicable
casting MDS, unless agreed otherwise with the end (equipment) user.
A pilot casting that fails to comply with the requirements of the MDS shall be rejected. Corrective
actions shall be implemented by the casting foundry/manufacturer and a new pilot casting shall
be made to confirm effectiveness of the corrective actions.
Upon completion of all required examinations and tests the documentation for the pilot casting
shall be maintained and be available for review at the casting foundry/manufacturer.
4.9 Carbon Steel Valves

The carbon steel used for the fabrication of valves shall be produced in an electric furnace, or by
the basic oxygen process.
Where the material selection does not reference a MDS, carbon steel valves with welded ends
(either butt-weld or socket-weld ends), for which welding is used as part of the fabrication method
(e.g. end flanges welded to the body or welded body, etc.) or for all welding overlay on carbon
steel valve parts shall comply with API SPEC 6D clause 6.5, based on the ladle analysis produced
for the construction of valves.
4.10 Austenitic Stainless Steel Valves

Where the material selection does not reference a MDS, the carbon content of austenitic stainless
steel material shall comply with API SPEC 6D clause 6.5.
The carbon content of type 321 stainless steel shall be less than or equal to 0.03%. Component
shall be supplied in the solution annealed condition in accordance with the corresponding
ASTM standards.
4.11 Toughness Test Requirements

Where the material selection does not reference a MDS in this specification, impact test results
for full-size specimens shall meet the requirements of GS EP PVV 154 clause 6.6 (amendment
to API SPEC 6D) and the hereafter Table A for casting materials.

Table A - Impact testing requirements on casting material in delivery conditions

Minimum Impact Test
Wall thickness. Impact Value
Valve Minimum
Material Valve Test
Design Temp. (unless otherwise
component Temperature
specified)
Carbon Steel T ≥ -29°C < ½ inch NA Impact testing not required
Low alloy steel ≥ ½ inch -29°C min. 20 J average for 3
specimen
min. 16 J for individual
specimen
Low Temperature T ≥ -46°C All thickness -46°C according to API SPEC 6D
Carbon Steel clause 6.6
Low alloy steel
Duplex St. Steel T ≥ -46°C All thickness -46°C according to API SPEC 6D
clause 6.6
For all materials: the minimum impact test values are related to tests performed on full-section impact test
specimen (10x10 mm). Values for sub-sized specimen (when required) shall be agreed on by Company.
For castings with a weight of 250 kg or more, the test blocks shall be integrally cast or gated onto the
casting and shall accompany the castings through all heat treatment operations including any post-weld
heat treatment.
Local regulation or specific project conditions may specify higher impact test values.
These impact test specimen shall be taken at one fourth of the thickness of the block or component or of
the valve body. The corresponding wall thickness of the test block or valve component shall not be less
than the thickness of the valve component in its critical area as defined by the ASME B16.34.
4.12 Casting Material
4.12.1 General
Cast manufacturing process shall be assessed and approved by Company for all its extent from
steel making to cast product release. It includes assessment of patterns, sand quality and sand
treatment, pouring modeling and techniques, heat treatment sequence and means, etc.
Unless otherwise specified steel casting for pressure-containing parts shall comply with general
requirements of ASTM A703/A703M including relevant supplementary requirements.
The entirety requirements of ASTM A703/A703M also applies to pressure-controlling parts when
casting is allowed.
Use of scraps is not allowed for cryogenic stainless steel, duplex or superduplex stainless steel
and any nickel alloy if the steel or alloy process system does not include some adequate argon-
oxygen-decarburization (AOD) refining treatment unit.
Weld repairs shall be documented as soon as they come under section S20 of
ASTM A703/A703M for any material including those not covered by the standard.
Note: Clause 4.13 shall be considered.

Pressure containing casting and pressure controlling part shall be traceable to the foundry by
unique identification marking independently of the pattern owner marking. This identification mark
shall be embossed with the foundry logo for sand cast supply, stamped or laser printed marking
for other casting types. Painted identification marks are not acceptable.
The part identification mark shall also identify the material grade, heat, ladle charge and the
sequential number in the ladle as per ASTM A703/A703M. Any time of the manufacturing
sequence, products of the same heat furnace charge are deemed to be of a single ladle.
Combining ladles in the same casting is subject to Company approval. The allowance will apply
to heavy valve body of carbon steel casting that exceeds 30 tons net weight or whose nominal
wall thickness exceeds 150 mm, respectively 10 tons or 75 mm for other material.
4.13 Repair
Weld repair shall comply with API SPEC 6D clause 7.5.
Replace last two paragraphs of API SPEC 6D clause 7.5 with
Weld repair of forgings, plates, seamless products and bars is not permitted for the purpose of
correcting material defects. Minor weld repair to correct machining errors shall be subject to the
purchaser’s approval.
Weld repairs are not permitted on stem or trim component. Weld repairs are allowed on cladded
surfaces.
Any weld repair on pressure-containing and controlling parts will be subject to company approval.
When allowed, major welds repairs are those defined in clause S20 of ASTM A703/A703M. Major
repairs shall be identified on a welding map for each individual valve. The welding map shall be
part of the final documentation of the valve.
All major weld repairs shall be documented in accordance with the MDS and the requirements of
the applicable valve specification.
Weld repair of castings shall be in accordance with the applicable material data sheet in Appendix
1, and the following:
• Weld repairs are not permitted for castings that leak during pressure testing.
• Depth of cavity for any major repair shall not exceed 50% of the nominal local wall thickness
after final machining.
• In any case, all through thickness repairs in casting are strictly prohibited. One repair of that
kind shall lead to the rejection of all identical valve parts of the same source whatever the
material specification and heat charges corresponding to that production.
• Defective casted steel valve bodies and bonnets may be repaired by welding in accordance
with the provisions of their respective standards. The welding procedures and qualification
of the welders for these repairs shall be in accordance with ASME BPVC Section IX or
ASTM A488/A488M for steel and Nickel alloys castings. The weld repair qualification
procedures for castings shall cover all weld repair works irrespective of the stage in
production at which weld repairing is carried out.
• Low temperature carbon steel, low alloy steel, austenitic stainless steel and other casting
alloys that have been subjected to weld repairs shall be subject to the heat treatment after

repairs. The heat treatment delivery conditions are defined by the applicable material
standards unless otherwise specified.
• Except for weld repair procedures qualified and executed by the casting manufacturer, any
subsequent repair procedures and supporting welding procedure qualification records shall
be submitted for the purchaser’s acceptance.
• All weld repairs shall be inspected to the same standard as used to inspect the casting.
• Examination of major repair welds on pressure containing parts shall also include RT or UT.
4.14 NDE of Castings

All non-destructive examination shall be performed on castings after all heat treatment, including
post-weld heat treatment after welding repair.
All pressure containing or pressure controlling cast parts shall have a surface NDE inspection
after final heat treatment and final machining operations.
All sealing surfaces shall be inspected after final machining in accordance with clause 4.14.2.
Where the material selection does not reference a MDS, the following non-destructive
examinations shall apply.
PT, MT and RT frequency of production valve castings shall comply with the applicable valve
specification for valves other than ball, axial and axial check valves.
4.14.1 Visual Testing (VT)

Visual testing (VT) shall be carried out on 100% of casting components in accordance with
ANSI/MSS SP-55.
• Extent of examination: 100% of accessible surfaces (including bolt holes and welding
ends).
• Method: ANSI/MSS SP-55
• Acceptance criteria: ANSI/MSS SP-55. Defect type I & II none acceptable.
Cracks or crack-like defects are not acceptable.
4.14.2 Penetrant Testing (PT) / Magnetic-particle Testing (MT)

Penetrant (PT) or magnetic-particle testing (MT) shall be carried out on 100% of casting pressure
containing or controlling parts in accordance with ASME BPVC Section V (the testing shall be
carried out after final machining).
For ferrous materials, magnetic particle testing shall be used in preference to penetrant testing.

Penetrant testing (PT):

• Extent of examination: 100% of accessible surfaces (including bevels preparation).
100% of sealing surfaces (after final machining).
• Method: ASME BPVC Section V, Article 6.
• Acceptance criteria: ASME BPVC Section VIII Div 1, Appendix 7.
Rounded or linear indications are not acceptable on sealing
surfaces.
Magnetic-particle testing (MT):
• Extent of examination: 100% of accessible surfaces (including bevels preparation).
100% of sealing surfaces (after final machining).
Rounded or linear indications are not acceptable on sealing
surfaces.
4.14.3 Radiographic Testing (RT)

Radiographic testing (RT) shall be carried out on pressure containing parts in accordance with
the following requirements:
• Frequency:
a) Pilot casting: 100%.
b) Production castings for ball, axial and axial check valves:
Pressure class
NPS DN
150 300 600 900 ≥1500
<2 <50 N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R
≥2 ≥50 10% 10% 20% 20% 20%
≥6 ≥150 10% 20% 20% 50% 100%
≥10 ≥250 10% 20% 50% 100% 100%
≥16 ≥400 10% 20% 100% 100% 100%
≥20 ≥500 20% 100% 100% 100% 100%
c) Welding Ends:100%.
Note: Frequency of inspection 100% means that each item shall be examined.
When random examination (10, 20 or 50%) is specified, a minimum of one item per lot
of each pattern in any purchase order shall be examined.
• Method: ASME BPVC Section V, Article 2

• Extent:
a) Pilot casting: 100% RT.
b) Production castings for ball, axial and axial check valves:
Areas defined by ASME B16.34 for special class valves, at abrupt changes in sections
and at the junctions of risers, gates or feeders to the casting.
For specific location of castings, where remaining areas cannot be covered by RT, ultrasonic
testing (UT) shall be carried out as follows:
• Frequency: According to RT.
• Extent: Remaining areas not covered by RT.
• Acceptance criteria: ASTM A609/609M,Table 2, Quality Level 2.
4.14.4 Welding End additional requirements

Ultrasonic testing (UT) shall be carried out on welding ends in accordance with the following
requirements:
• Frequency: 100%.
• Extent: 100%.
• Acceptance criteria: ASTM A609/609M,Table 2, Quality Level 1.
4.15 NDE of Forged Materials and Bars
4.15.1 Visual Testing (VT)

Visual testing shall be carried out on all pressure containing and controlling parts in accordance
with the product standard.
4.15.2 Penetrant, Magnetic-particle and Ultrasonic Testing (PT, MT & UT)

Unless otherwise specified, non-destructive examinations shall be defined by the valve
manufacturer in accordance with the supplied material criticality and consistent with its own
Quality Management System in order to guarantee that products have been satisfactorily
controlled in relation to its functionality.
The purchaser will as necessary specified additional non-destructive examinations in accordance
with criticality level of the final location and use of valves.
5. Electroless Nickel Plating

Electroless nickel plating requirements shall comply with the Appendix 2.

6. Tungsten Carbide Coating

Tungsten carbide coating requirements shall comply with the Appendix 3.
7. Weld overlay procedure for seal pockets and seal contact surface
of obturators
Weld overlay requirements shall comply with the Appendix 4.

Bibliography
Reference Title of the publication
ASTM A358/A358M Standard Specification for Electric-Fusion-Welded Austenitic
Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Pipe for High-Temperature
Service and General Applications
ASTM A403/A403M Standard Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel
Piping Fittings
ASTM G48 Standard Test Methods for Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Resistance of Stainless Steels and Related Alloys by Use of
Ferric Chloride Solution
IOGP S-563 Material data sheets for piping and valves

Appendix 1
Appendix 1 Valve Material Data Sheets
List of material data sheets

The material data sheets are listed in Table 1 and compiled in this Appendix.
Table 1 - List of valve material data sheets per type of material
MDS MDS
Type of Material Material Standard and Grade(s) Product Form
no. Rev.
Non-impact tested ASTM A105 Forgings VC04 0
carbon steel (CS)
ASTM A216 Grade WCB and WCC Castings VC06 0
Impact tested ASTM A350 Grade LF2 Forgings VC14 0
carbon steel
(LTCS) ASTM A352 Grade LCC Castings VC16 0
Ferritic/austenitic ASTM A182 Grade F51 Forgings VD44 0

stainless steel
type 22Cr Duplex ASTM A995 Grade 4A (UNS J92205) Castings VD46 0
ASTM A276 / ASTM A479 UNS Bars VD47 0
S31803
Ferritic/austenitic ASTM A182 Grade F53 (UNS Forgings VD54 0
stainless steel S32750), Grade F55 (UNS S32760)
type 25Cr Duplex
ASTM A995 Grade 6A (UNS Castings VD56 0
J93380), Grade 5A (UNS J93404)
ASTM A276 / ASTM A479 UNS Bars(solution VD57 0
S32750 and S32760 annealed)
Nickel alloys ASTM B564 UNS N06625 Forgings VN04 0
ASTM A494 Grade CW-6MC, CX Castings VN06 0
2MW
ASTM B446 UNS N06625 Bars VN07 0
Austenitic ASTM A182 Grade F316, F316L Forgings VS04 0
stainless steel
type 316 ASTM A351 Grade CF3M, CF8M Castings VS06 0
ASTM A276 / ASTM A479 Grade Bars VS07 0
316, 316L
Austenitic ASTM A182 Grade F304, F304L Forgings VS24 0
stainless steel
type 304 ASTM A276 / ASTM A479 Grade Bars VS27 0
304, 304L
High strength low ASTM A694 Grade F52, F60, F65 Forgings VX24 0
alloy steel

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Valve material data sheets

Material Data Sheet MDS No. VC04 Rev. 0
TYPE OF MATERIAL: Non-impact tested carbon steel (CS)
PRODUCT FORM STANDARD GRADE ACCEPTANCE CLASS SUPPLEMENTARY
REQUIREMENT
Forgings ASTM A105 - - ASTM A105 S2, S4
Scope This MDS defines applicable options and/or requirements that supplement or amend the referenced
standard specification.
Manufacturing When permitted by ASTM A105 and ASTM A961, hollow sections and valve parts of NPS 4 and under
may be manufactured from hot-forged or hot-rolled/wrought bars provided the finished product complies
with this MDS and the following additional requirements:
• Bar forgings as defined in ASTM A788, or
• ASTM A696 Grade C (& ASTM A29), hot rolled/wrought bars with a maximum outside diameter
250 mm (10 in), or
• ASTM A696 Grade C (& ASTM A29), hot-rolled/wrought and cold finished bars with a maximum
outside diameter 230 mm (9 in)
• All bars shall be supplied in either the normalised or normalised and tempered or quenched and
tempered heat treatment conditions.
Note: Cold finishing shall be restricted to turning, grinding or polishing (singly or in combination); cold
drawing or cold forming is not permitted.
Chemical Supplementary requirement S4 applies with the following restrictions:
Composition • C ≤ 0.23%, S ≤ 0.020%, P ≤ 0.025%, CE ≤ 0.43%
Microalloying elements (Nb, V, Ti, B) shall not be deliberately added.
Heat Treatment Normalised or normalised and tempered or quenched and tempered.
During the heat treatment process, components shall be placed in such a way as to ensure free
circulation around each component including any quenching operation.
Mechanical Hot-forged or hot rolled/wrought bars intended for the manufacture of parts NPS 4 and under shall meet
Properties the specified minimum requirements of ASTM A105.
Test Sampling Sampling of test specimens shall be taken:
• After all heat treatments are completed
• From the maximum heat-treated thickness of the forging part, or
• From a prolongation of the forging part representing the maximum heat-treated thickness.
Non-destructive Non-destructive examination shall be carried out after all heat treatments.
Examination Visual Inspection
VT shall be carried out on each forging or bar in accordance with the product standard. The testing shall
be performed after machining, if applicable, and non-machined surfaces shall be cleaned prior to the
testing.
Repair of Defects Weld repair is not permitted.
Sour Service When sour service requirements are specified by the Purchaser, the material shall conform to the
(additional requirements of ISO 15156 / NACE MR 0175 and the following additional requirements to the MDS:
metallurgical,
manufacturing, Hardness testing
testing and Production hardness testing shall be performed in accordance with the requirements in ASTM A370 /
certification ASTM A1058 on two forgings per lot. When only one part is produced, it shall be hardness tested as
requirements) required. The maximum hardness shall be 187HBW from three readings in close proximity.
The material shall be clearly marked in accordance with Clause 9 of ISO 15156-2 / NACE MR 0175 and
this MDS. The inspection documents required in this MDS shall also include a statement confirming
compliance with ISO 15156 / NACE MR 0175.
Marking The component shall be marked to ensure full traceability to melt and heat treatment lot.

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REQUIREMENT
Forgings ASTM A105 - - ASTM A105 S2, S4
Certification The material manufacturer shall have a quality system certified in accordance with ISO 9001 or another
quality requirements standard accepted by Company.
The inspection documents comply with the valve specifications.
The inspection documents shall be issued in accordance with ISO 10474 / EN 10204.
Type 2.2 inspection documents shall confirm compliance with this specification.
Type 3.1 inspection documents shall confirm compliance with this specification and include the following
information:
• Heat treatment condition. For tempered condition, tempering temperature shall be stated.

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REQUIREMENT
Castings ASTM A216 WCB - ASTM A216 S4, S5,
S51, S52
ASTM A703 S8, S12,
S14, S20
ASTM A985 S8, S12,
S14, S20
ASTM A216 WCC ASTM A216 S4, S5,
S51, S52
ASTM A703 S8, S12,
S14, S20
ASTM A985 S8, S12,
S14, S20
For steel castings produced by the investment casting process, the requirements of ASTM A985 and this
MDS shall apply.
Chemical Supplementary requirements S51 and S52 apply with the following restrictions:
Composition • C ≤ 0.23%, S ≤ 0.020%, P ≤ 0.025%, CE ≤ 0.43%
Heat Treatment During the heat treatment process, components shall be placed in such a way as to ensure free
circulation around each component including possible quenching operation.
Extent of Testing ASTM A703 S14 or ASTM A985 S14 shall apply.
Impact Testing/ ASTM A703 Supplementary requirement S8 shall apply.
Toughness testing Thickness ≥ ½”, impact testing shall be performed at a minimum temperature of -29 ºC (-20 ºF).
Acceptance criteria shall be 20 J average, 16 J single.
Test Sampling For castings with weight 250 kg (551 lb) or more the test blocks shall be integrally cast or gated onto the
casting and shall accompany the castings through all heat treatment operations including any post weld
stress relieving.
For investment casting, test sampling shall be according to ASTM A985. Test blocks shall accompany
the castings through all heat treatment operations including any post weld stress relieving.
Non-destructive Non-destructive examination shall be carried out after all heat treatment, including post-weld heat
Examination treatment after welding repair.
Visual Inspection
NDE requirement Pilot casting Production casting
Frequency Each pilot casting Each production casting
Method ANSI/MSS SP-55
Extent 100% of all accessible surfaces including welding ends
Acceptance criteria ANSI/MSS SP-55
Defect type I & II are not acceptable.
Note: The testing shall be carried out after machining, if applicable. Non-machined surfaces shall be
cleaned prior to the testing.

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REQUIREMENT
S51, S52
ASTM A703 S8, S12,
S14, S20
ASTM A985 S8, S12,
S14, S20
S51, S52
ASTM A703 S8, S12,
S14, S20
ASTM A985 S8, S12,
S14, S20
Magnetic particle testing
ASTM A216 Supplementary requirement S4 shall apply as amended by this MDS:
NDE Requirement Pilot casting Production casting a
Frequency b 100% 100%

Method ASME BPVC Section V, Article 7 ASME BPVC Section V, Article 7
Extent c
100% 100%
Acceptance criteria ASME BPVC Section VIII Div 1, ASME BPVC Section VIII Div 1,
Appendix 7 Appendix 7
a
Production valve castings, MT shall be according to the applicable valve specification for valves
other than ball, axial and axial check valves.
b
Frequency of inspection 100% means that each item shall be examined.
c
All accessible internal and external surfaces shall be examined.
Radiographic testing
ASTM A216 supplementary requirement S5 shall apply as amended by this MDS:
NDE Pilot Production casting
requirement casting
Ball, axial and axial check valve castings Other
castings a
Frequency c 100% NPS DN Pressure class The
frequency
150 300 600 900 ≥1500 shall be
established in
<2 <50 N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R
accordance
≥2 ≥50 10% 10% 20% 20% 20% with the
applicable
≥6 ≥150 10% 20% 20% 50% 100%
valve
≥10 ≥250 10% 20% 50% 100% 100% specification.
≥16 ≥400 10% 20% 100% 100% 100%
≥20 ≥500 20% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Method c ASME BPVC Section V, Article 2

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REQUIREMENT
S51, S52
ASTM A703 S8, S12,
S14, S20
ASTM A985 S8, S12,
S14, S20
S51, S52
ASTM A703 S8, S12,
S14, S20
ASTM A985 S8, S12,
S14, S20
Extent c d 100% Areas defined by ASME B16.34 for special class valves, at abrupt
changes in sections and at the junctions of risers, gates or feeders to
the casting
Acceptance ASME BPVC Section VIII Div 1, Appendix 7
criteria c
Note: N/R means not required, unless specified otherwise by the Purchaser.
a
Production casting for valves other than ball, axial and axial check valve castings.
b
Frequency of inspection 100% means that each item shall be examined. When random
examination (10, 20 or 50%) is specified, a minimum of one item per lot of each pattern in any
purchase order shall be examined.
c
Welding end additional requirements (all valve types):
RT: Frequency= 100%;
UT: Frequency= 100%; Method= ASME BPVC Section V article 5; Extent= 100%; Acceptance
criteria= ASTM A609/609M,Table 2, Quality Level 1.
d
Where remaining areas cannot be covered by RT, ultrasonic testing (UT) shall be carried out as
follows:
Frequency= Acc. to RT; Method= ASME BPVC Section V article 5; Extent= Remaining areas not
covered by RT; Acceptance criteria= ASTM A609/609M,Table 2, Quality Level 2.
Repair of Defects ASTM A703 or ASTM A985, as applicable, supplementary requirement S20 shall apply with the following
additional requirements:
• Repairs as described in ASTM A216 Clause 10.2 and 10.3 shall be considered major repairs and
shall be documented in accordance with ASTM A703 or ASTM A985 S20.2.
• The repair welding procedure shall be qualified in accordance with ASTM A488 or ISO 11970 and
this datasheet using a cast plate.
• Charpy V-notch impact tests shall be performed at a minimum temperature of -29 ºC (-20 ºF).
• Depth of cavity for repair shall not exceed 50 % of the actual local wall thickness considering the final
machining of the part.
• Weld repairs are not acceptable for castings that leak during pressure testing.
• Examination of major repair welds on pressure containing parts shall also include RT.
metallurgical, Hardness testing
manufacturing,
testing and • Production testing shall be performed in accordance with the requirements in ASTM A370 /
certification ASTM A1058 on the pilot casting and one casting per lot thereafter. The maximum hardness shall be
requirements) 22HRC from three readings taken in close proximity.
• Welding procedure qualification testing for all repair welding shall meet the requirements of
ISO 15156-2 / NACE MR 0175, 7.3.3, using Vickers method, with a maximum hardness of 250HV.

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REQUIREMENT
S51, S52
ASTM A703 S8, S12,
S14, S20
ASTM A985 S8, S12,
S14, S20
S51, S52
ASTM A703 S8, S12,
S14, S20
ASTM A985 S8, S12,
S14, S20
quality requirements standard accepted by the Purchaser.
information:

Appendix 1

TYPE OF MATERIAL: Impact tested carbon steel (LTCS)
REQUIREMENT
Forgings ASTM A350 LF2 Class 1 ASTM A350 S6
ASTM A961 S55
Manufacturing When permitted by ASTM A350 and ASTM A961, hollow sections and valve parts of NPS 4 and under
may be manufactured from hot-forged or hot-rolled/wrought bars provided the finished product complies
with this MDS and the following additional requirements:
• ASTM A696 Grade C (& ASTM A29), hot rolled/wrought bars with a maximum outside diameter
250 mm (10 in), or
• ASTM A696 Grade C (& ASTM A29), hot-rolled/wrought and cold finished bars with a maximum
outside diameter 230 mm (9 in)
• All bars shall be supplied in either the normalised or normalised and tempered or quenched and
tempered heat treatment conditions.
Composition C ≤ 0.23%, S ≤ 0.020%, P ≤ 0.025%, CE ≤ 0.43%
circulation around each component including any quenching operation.
Mechanical Hot-forged or hot rolled/wrought bars intended for the manufacture of parts NPS 4 and under shall meet
Properties the specified minimum requirements of ASTM A350 Gr LF2.
Impact Testing/ Impact testing is required for thickness ≥ 6 mm; for components with a weld end, the weld end thickness
Toughness testing shall govern.
The test temperature shall be minus 46 °C (-50 ºF).
The minimum absorbed energy for full size specimens shall be 20 J average and 16 J single.
Extent of Testing One set of tensile, impact and hardness testing shall be carried out for each heat and heat treatment
load. A test lot shall not exceed 2000 kg for forgings with as forged weight 50 kg, and 5000 kg for
forgings with as forged weight > 50 kg.
testing.
metallurgical,
requirements) required. The maximum hardness shall be 197HBW from three readings in close proximity.

Appendix 1

REQUIREMENT
Forgings ASTM A350 LF2 Class 1 ASTM A350 S6
ASTM A961 S55
information:

Appendix 1

PRODUCT FORM STANDARD GRADE ACCEPTANCE SUPPLEMENTARY
CLASS REQUIREMENT
Castings ASTM A352 LCC - ASTM A352 S4, S5, S51
ASTM A703 S8, S12,
S14, S20
Composition C ≤ 0.23%, S ≤ 0.020%, P ≤ 0.025%, CE ≤ 0.43%
circulation around each component including possible quenching operation.
Impact Testing/ ASTM A703 Supplementary requirement S8 shall apply. Impact testing shall be performed at a minimum
Toughness testing temperature of -46 ºC (-50 ºF). Acceptance criteria shall be 20 J average, 16 J single.
Extent of Testing ASTM A703 S14 shall apply.
Test Sampling Test blocks shall be integrally cast or gated onto the casting and shall accompany the castings through
all heat treatment operations including any post weld stress relieving.
Visual Inspection
Magnetic particle testing

NDE Requirement Pilot casting Production casting a
Extent c
100% 100%
Acceptance criteria ASME BPVC Section VIII Div 1, ASME BPVC Section VIII Div 1,
Appendix 7 Appendix 7
a
Production valve castings, MT shall be according to the applicable valve specification for valves
b
c

Appendix 1

CLASS REQUIREMENT
ASTM A703 S8, S12,
S14, S20
requirement casting
castings a
Frequency b c 100% NPS DN Pressure class The
frequency
150 300 600 900 ≥1500 shall be
established in
<2 <50 N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R
accordance
≥2 ≥50 10% 10% 20% 20% 20% with the
applicable
≥6 ≥150 10% 20% 20% 50% 100%
valve
≥10 ≥250 10% 20% 50% 100% 100% specification.
≥16 ≥400 10% 20% 100% 100% 100%
≥20 ≥500 20% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Method c ASME BPVC Section V, Article 2

Extent cd
100% Areas defined by ASME B16.34 for special class valves, at abrupt
the casting
criteria c
a
b
c
Welding end additional requirements (all valve types):
RT: Frequency= 100%;
UT: Frequency= 100%; Method= ASME BPVC Section V article 5; Extent= 100%; Acceptance
criteria= ASTM A609/609M,Table 2, Quality Level 1.
d
Where remaining areas cannot be covered by RT, ultrasonic testing (UT) shall be carried out as
follows:
Frequency= Acc. to RT; Method= ASME BPVC Section V article 5; Extent= Remaining areas not
covered by RT; Acceptance criteria= ASTM A609/609M,Table 2, Quality Level 2.

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CLASS REQUIREMENT
ASTM A703 S8, S12,
S14, S20
Repair of Defects ASTM A703 supplementary requirement S20 shall apply with the following additional requirements:
• Repairs as described in ASTM A352 Clause 9.3 and 9.4 shall be considered major repairs and shall
be documented in accordance with A703 S20.2.
• The repair welding procedure shall be qualified in accordance with ASTM A488 or ISO 11970 and
this datasheet using a cast plate.
• Depth of cavity for repair shall not exceed 50 % of the actual local wall thickness considering the
final machining of the part.
metallurgical,
testing and • Production hardness testing shall be performed in accordance with the requirements in ASTM A370 /
• Welding procedure qualification testing for all repair welding shall meet the requirements of
ISO 15156-2 / NACE MR 0175, 7.3.3, using Vickers method, with a maximum hardness of 250HV.
information:

Appendix 1
Material Data Sheet MDS No. VD44 Rev. 0

TYPE OF MATERIAL: Ferritic / Austenitic Stainless Steel type 22Cr duplex
REQUIREMENT
Forgings ASTM A182 F51 (UNS S31803)
standard specification
Metal Making The melt shall be refined by AOD or equivalent method.
Chemical S ≤ 0.010%; P ≤ 0.025%; N = 0.14 — 0.20%
Composition
PREN ≥ 34
Heat Treatment The components shall be solution annealed followed by water/liquid quenching.
Components shall be placed in such a way as to ensure free circulation of heating and cooling media
around each component during the heat treatment process including quenching.
The heat treatment facilities shall be such that the actual transfer time from the furnace to the quenching
bath shall be less than 50 seconds.
Impact Testing/ The test temperature shall be minus 46 °C (-50 ºF).
Toughness testing The minimum absorbed energy for full size specimens shall be 45 J average and 35 J single.
Corrosion testing Corrosion test may be required in accordance with the purchase order.
Micrographic The sampling of test specimens, testing methodology and acceptance criteria for microstructural
Examination examination including ferrite measurements shall be in accordance with ISO 17781.
Extent of Testing One tensile, impact tests and corrosion test, and one micrographic examination shall be carried out for
each heat and heat treatment lot.
The testing shall be carried out on the component with heaviest wall thickness within the heat treatment
load.
A test lot shall not exceed 2000 kg for forgings with as forged weight 50 kg, and 5000 kg for forgings with
as forged weight > 50 kg.
be performed after machining, if applicable, and non-machined surfaces shall be pickled prior to the
testing.
metallurgical,
requirements) required. The maximum hardness shall be 28HRC from three readings taken in close proximity.
The material shall be clearly marked in accordance with Clause 7.2 of ISO 15156-3 / NACE MR 0175
and this MDS. The inspection documents required in this MDS shall also include a statement confirming
Surface Treatment Finished components shall be pickled. Machined surfaces do not require pickling.
and Finish
Marking The components shall be marked to ensure full traceability to heat and heat treatment lot.

Appendix 1

REQUIREMENT
information:
• The Manufacturing Summary identification or the Qualification Test Report number used.
• Steel manufacturer of starting material.
• Solution annealing temperature, holding time and quenching medium shall be stated.

Appendix 1

CLASS REQUIREMENT
Castings ASTM A995 4A (UNS J92205) - ASTM A995 S5, S6,
S11
ASTM A703 S20.
Chemical S ≤ 0.010%; P ≤ 0.025%; N = 0.14 — 0.30%
Composition PREN ≥ 34
Heat Treatment The castings shall be solution annealed followed by water/liquid quenching.
Extent of Testing One tensile, one set of impact tests and corrosion test, and one micrographic examination shall be
carried out for each heat of steel and heat treatment lot.
A test lot shall not exceed 5000 kg in weight.
all heat treatment operations including any post-weld heat treatment.
Visual Inspection

Appendix 1

CLASS REQUIREMENT
S11
ASTM A703 S20.
Liquid penetrant testing
NDE Pilot casting Production casting a
Requirement
Extent c
100% 100%
Acceptance ASME BPVC Section VIII Div 1, ASME BPVC Section VIII Div 1,
criteria Appendix 7 Appendix 7
pickled prior to the testing.
a
Production valve castings, PT shall be according to the applicable valve specification for valves
b
c
requirement casting
castings a
frequency
150 300 600 900 ≥1500 shall be
established in
<2 <50 N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R
accordance
≥2 ≥50 10% 10% 20% 20% 20% with the
applicable
≥6 ≥150 10% 20% 20% 50% 100%
valve
≥10 ≥250 10% 20% 50% 100% 100% specification.
≥16 ≥400 10% 20% 100% 100% 100%
≥20 ≥500 20% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Method ASME BPVC Section V, Article 2

Extent 100% Areas defined by ASME B16.34 for special class valves, at abrupt
the casting
criteria
a
b
c
Welding end (all valve types): Frequency= 100%.

Appendix 1

CLASS REQUIREMENT
S11
ASTM A703 S20.
Repair of Defects All major repairs as defined by ASTM A995 shall be documented in accordance with ASTM A703 S20.2.
The repair welding procedure shall be qualified in accordance with ASTM A488 or ISO 11970 and the
following:
• Welding procedure shall be qualified on the same cast material grade (UNS number) as used in
production.
• Change of specific make of filler metal (brand names) requires requalification for SMAW and FCAW
processes.
• Microstructure examination shall be carried out in accordance with ISO 17781.
• Post weld heat treatment is required after all weld repairs.
• If a minor cosmetic repair is required, heat treatment may be excluded providing the welding
procedure meets all the specified microstructural, mechanical and corrosion material requirements of
this datasheet in the as-welded condition.
(additional requirements of ISO 15156 / NACE MR 0175 and this MDS.
metallurgical,
testing and • Production hardness testing shall be performed in accordance with the requirements in
certification ASTM A370 / ASTM A1058 on the pilot casting and one casting per lot thereafter. The maximum
requirements) hardness shall be 28HRC from three readings taken in close proximity at each location.
• Welding procedure qualification testing for all repair welding shall require hardness testing.
Hardness surveys shall comply with NACE MR 0103 / ISO 17945, 13.8.2, using Vickers method with
a maximum hardness of 310HV (average), 320HV (single value).
and Finish
information:
• Steel melting and refining practice.

Appendix 1

CLASS REQUIREMENT
Bars ASTM A276 UNS S31803
ASTM A479 UNS S31803
Manufacturing Bars shall be hot or cold finished cylindrical shaped with a maximum diameter of 125 mm (5 in).
Chemical S ≤ 0.010%; P ≤ 0.025%; N = 0.14 — 0.20%
Composition PREN ≥ 34
Heat Treatment The bars shall be solution annealed followed by water/liquid quenching.
Bars shall be placed in such a way as to ensure free circulation of heating and cooling media around
each bar during the heat treatment process including quenching.
Extent of Testing Tensile, impact tests and corrosion tests, and one micrographic examination, shall be carried out for
Non-destructive Visual Inspection
Examination VT shall be carried out on each bar in accordance with the product standard. The testing shall be
performed after machining, if applicable, and non-machined surfaces shall be cleaned prior to the
testing.
metallurgical,
certification ASTM A1058 on the end surface of one bar per lot. The maximum hardness shall be 28 HRC from three
requirements) readings taken in close proximity.
Surface Treatment Finished product shall be white pickled.
and Finish
Marking The component shall be marked to ensure full traceability to heat and heat treatment lot.

Appendix 1

CLASS REQUIREMENT
information:

Appendix 1

TYPE OF MATERIAL: Ferritic / Austenitic Stainless Steel, Type 25Cr duplex
REQUIREMENT
ASTM A182 F55 (UNS S32760)
ASTM standard specification.
Chemical S ≤ 0.010%; P ≤ 0.025%
Composition PREN ≥ 40.0
Heat Treatment The components shall be solution annealed followed by water/liquid quenching.
Extent of Testing One tensile, impact tests and corrosion test, and one micrographic examination shall be carried out for
The testing shall be carried out on the component with heaviest wall thickness within the heat treatment
load.
A test lot shall not exceed 2000 kg for forgings with as forged weight 50 kg, and 5000 kg for forgings with
as forged weight > 50 kg.
testing.
Sour Service When compliance with sour service requirements is specified by the Purchaser, the material shall
(additional conform to ISO 15156 / NACE MR 0175 and this MDS.
metallurgical,
requirements) required. The maximum hardness shall be 32HRC from three readings taken in close proximity.

Appendix 1

REQUIREMENT
ASTM A182 F55 (UNS S32760)
information:
• Steel manufacturer of starting material for the finished product.

Appendix 1

REQUIREMENT
Castings ASTM A995 5A (UNS J93404) ASTM A995 S5, S6,
S11
ASTM A703 S20
ASTM A995 6A (UNS J93380) ASTM A995 S5, S6,
S11
ASTM A703 S20
Chemical S ≤ 0.010%; P ≤ 0.025%
Composition PREN ≥ 40.0.
Heat Treatment The castings shall be solution annealed followed by water/liquid quenching.
Extent of Testing One tensile, one set of impact tests and corrosion test, and one micrographic examination shall be
carried out for each heat of steel and heat treatment lot.
A test lot shall not exceed 5000 kg in weight.
Visual Inspection

Appendix 1

REQUIREMENT
S11
ASTM A703 S20
S11
ASTM A703 S20
Requirement
Extent c
100% 100%
a
b
c

Appendix 1

REQUIREMENT
S11
ASTM A703 S20
S11
ASTM A703 S20
requirement casting
castings a
frequency
150 300 600 900 ≥1500 shall be
established in
<2 <50 N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R
accordance
≥2 ≥50 10% 10% 20% 20% 20% with the
applicable
≥6 ≥150 10% 20% 20% 50% 100%
valve
≥10 ≥250 10% 20% 50% 100% 100% specification.
≥16 ≥400 10% 20% 100% 100% 100%
≥20 ≥500 20% 100% 100% 100% 100%

the casting
criteria
a
b
c

Appendix 1

REQUIREMENT
S11
ASTM A703 S20
S11
ASTM A703 S20
Repair of Defects All major repairs as defined by A995 shall be documented in accordance with A703 S20.2.
The repair welding procedure shall be qualified in accordance with ASTM A488 or ISO 11970 and this
datasheet:
production.
processes.
• Microstructure examination and corrosion tests shall be carried out in accordance with ISO 17781.
• Post weld heat treatment is required after all weld repairs.
• If a minor cosmetic repair is required, heat treatment may be excluded providing the welding
procedure meets all the specified microstructural, mechanical and corrosion material requirements of
this datasheet in the as-welded condition.
metallurgical,
requirements) 32 HRC from three readings taken in close proximity at each location.
• Welding procedure qualification testing for all repair welding shall require hardness testing. Hardness
surveys shall comply with ISO 17945 / NACE MR 0103, 13.8.2, using Vickers method with a
maximum hardness of 310HV (average), 320HV (single value).
and Finish
information:
• Steel melting and refining practice.

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CLASS REQUIREMENT
ASTM standard specification.
Chemical S ≤ 0.010%; P ≤ 0.025%
Composition PREN ≥ 40.0
Heat Treatment The bars shall be solution annealed followed by water/liquid quenching.
Bars shall be placed in such a way as to ensure free circulation of heating and cooling media around
each bar during the heat treatment process including quenching.
Extent of Testing Tensile, impact tests and corrosion tests, and one micrographic examination, shall be carried out for
Examination VT shall be carried out on each bar in accordance with the product standard. The testing shall be
testing.
metallurgical,
certification ASTM A1058 on the end surface of one bar per lot. The maximum hardness shall be 32 HRC from three

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CLASS REQUIREMENT
Surface Treatment Finished product shall be white pickled.
and Finish
information:

Appendix 1
Material Data Sheet MDS No. VN04 Rev. 0

TYPE OF MATERIAL: Nickel alloy type 625
CLASS REQUIREMENT
Forgings ASTM B564 UNS N06625 ASTM B564 S5.3
Heat Treatment Components shall be placed in such a way as to ensure free circulation of heating and cooling media
around each component during the heat treatment process including any rapid cooling/quenching.
Extent of Testing A lot shall consist of all components of the same type, size, and wall thickness, manufactured from one
heat of material.
testing.
metallurgical,
manufacturing, The material shall be clearly marked in accordance with Clause 7.2 of ISO 15156-3 / NACE MR 0175
testing and and this MDS. The inspection documents required in this MDS shall also include a statement confirming
certification compliance with ISO 15156 / NACE MR 0175.
requirements)
and Finish
information:
• Heat treatment condition (annealing temperature shall be stated).

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TYPE OF MATERIAL: Cast Nickel alloy
CLASS REQUIREMENT
Castings ASTM A494 Grade CW6MC (UNS ASTM A494 S2, S3
N26625) ASTM A781 S16
ASTM A957 S16
ASTM A494 Grade CX2MW (UNS ASTM A494 S2, S3
N26022) ASTM A781 S16
ASTM A957 S16
For castings produced by the investment casting process, the requirements of ASTM A957 and this
MDS shall apply.
Extent of Testing Tensile test and corrosion test shall be made for each heat and heat treatment load. A test lot shall not
exceed 5000 kg.
For investment casting, test sampling shall be according to ASTM A957. Test blocks shall accompany
the castings through all heat treatment operations including any post weld stress relieving.
Visual Inspection

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CLASS REQUIREMENT
N26625) ASTM A781 S16
ASTM A957 S16
N26022) ASTM A781 S16
ASTM A957 S16
Requirement
Extent c
100% 100%
a
b
c

Appendix 1

CLASS REQUIREMENT
N26625) ASTM A781 S16
ASTM A957 S16
N26022) ASTM A781 S16
ASTM A957 S16
requirement casting
castings a
frequency
150 300 600 900 ≥1500 shall be
established in
<2 <50 N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R
accordance
≥2 ≥50 10% 10% 20% 20% 20% with the
applicable
≥6 ≥150 10% 20% 20% 50% 100%
valve
≥10 ≥250 10% 20% 50% 100% 100% specification.
≥16 ≥400 10% 20% 100% 100% 100%
≥20 ≥500 20% 100% 100% 100% 100%

the casting
criteria
a
b
c

Appendix 1

CLASS REQUIREMENT
N26625) ASTM A781 S16
ASTM A957 S16
N26022) ASTM A781 S16
ASTM A957 S16
Repair of Defects All major repairs as defined by A494 shall be documented in accordance with ASTM A781 S16 or
ASTM A957 S16, as applicable.
The repair welding procedure shall be qualified in accordance with ASTM A488 or ISO 11970 and as
follows:
• Welding shall be carried out with Ni-based consumable with enhanced Mo and Cr content compared
to the base material.
production.
processes.
• A macro and corrosion test specimen shall include the weld zone.
• Testing methodology and acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with the requirements of this
MDS for the parent material.
• Post weld heat treatment is required after all major weld repairs. If a minor cosmetic repair is
required, heat treatment may be excluded providing the welding procedure meets all the specified
microstructural, mechanical and corrosion material requirements of this datasheet in the as-welded
condition.
metallurgical,
requirements)
information:
• Melting and refining process.
• Manufacturing Summary identification or Qualification Test Report number used.

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TYPE OF MATERIAL: Nickel alloy type 625
REQUIREMENT
Bars ASTM B446 UNS N06625 Grade 1
around each component during the heat treatment process including any rapid cooling/quenching.
VT shall be carried out on each bar in accordance with the product standard. The testing shall be
testing.
metallurgical,
requirements)
Surface Treatment Finished components shall be pickled.
and Finish
information:

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Material Data Sheet MDS No. VS04 Rev. 0

TYPE OF MATERIAL: Austenitic Stainless Steel, Type 316
CLASS REQUIREMENT
Forgings ASTM A182 F316
ASTM A182 F316L
Chemical The chemical composition shall comply with F316L (dual certified F316/F316L).
Composition
Heat Treatment Component shall be supplied in the solution annealed conditions.
Components shall be placed in such a way as to ensure free circulation around each component during
the heat treatment process including possible quenching operation.
Mechanical Tensile and Yield Strength shall meet the specified minimum requirements of F316 (dual certified
Properties 316/316L).
examination Visual Inspection
testing.
metallurgical,
certification ASTM A1058 on one forging per lot. The maximum hardness shall be 22HRC from three readings taken
requirements) in close proximity.
Surface Treatment Finished components shall be pickled or bright annealed. Machined surfaces do not require pickling.
and Finish
information:
• Heat treatment conditions.
• The inspection documents shall confirm compliance to both F316 and F316L

Appendix 1

REQUIREMENT
Castings ASTM A351 CF8M ASTM A351 S5, S6
ASTM A703 S20
ASTM A351 CF3M ASTM A351 S5, S6
ASTM A703 S20
Extent of Testing Tensile testing is required for each heat and heat treatment lot including any PWHT.
Chemical C ≤ 0.03%; Cr = 0.18 — 0.21%; Ni = 0.9 — 0.12%
Composition
Test Sampling For castings with a weight of 250 kg or more, the test blocks shall be integrally cast or gated onto the
casting and shall accompany the castings through all heat treatment operations including any post-weld
heat treatment.
Visual Inspection
Requirement
Extent c
100% 100%
a
b
c

Appendix 1

REQUIREMENT
ASTM A703 S20
ASTM A703 S20
requirement casting
castings a
frequency
150 300 600 900 ≥1500 shall be
established in
<2 <50 N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R
accordance
≥2 ≥50 10% 10% 20% 20% 20% with the
applicable
≥6 ≥150 10% 20% 20% 50% 100%
valve
≥10 ≥250 10% 20% 50% 100% 100% specification.
≥16 ≥400 10% 20% 100% 100% 100%
≥20 ≥500 20% 100% 100% 100% 100%

the casting
criteria
a
b
c

Appendix 1

REQUIREMENT
ASTM A703 S20
ASTM A703 S20
Repair of Defects Repairs as described in A351 Clause 10.2 shall be considered major. All major repairs shall be
documented in accordance with A703 S20.2.
The repair welding procedure shall be qualified in accordance with ASTM A488 or ISO 11970 and this
MDS:
• Welding procedure shall be qualified on casting or plate of the same cast material grade as used in
production.
• Testing methodology and acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with the requirements of this
MDS for the parent material.
• Depth of cavity for repair shall not exceed 50 % of the actual local wall thickness considering the final
machining of the part.
• Solution annealing heat treatment is required after all weld repairs.
• If a minor cosmetic repair is required to a semi-finished or finished cast component, heat treatment
may be omitted provided the welding procedure meets all the test requirements of this datasheet in
the as-welded condition.
metallurgical,
• Welding procedure qualification testing for all repair welding on shall meet the requirements of
ISO 15156-3 / NACE MR 0175, 6.2.6 with a maximum hardness of 70.8 HR 15N or 250HV.
Surface Treatment Finished components shall be pickled. Machined surfaces do not require pickling
and Finish
information:
• Heat treatment conditions

Appendix 1

CLASS REQUIREMENT
Bars ASTM A276 316
ASTM A276 316L
ASTM A479 316
ASTM A479 316L
Chemical The chemical composition shall comply with UNS S31603 (dual certified 316/316L)
Composition
Heat Treatment Components shall be supplied in the solution annealing conditions.
Mechanical Tensile and Yield Strength shall meet the specified minimum requirements of S31600 (dual certified
Properties 316/316L).
performed after machining, if applicable, and non-machined surfaces shall be cleaned prior to the testing.
metallurgical,
certification ASTM A1058 on the end surface of one bar per lot. The maximum hardness shall be 22HRC from three
and Finish

Appendix 1

CLASS REQUIREMENT
Bars ASTM A276 316
ASTM A276 316L
ASTM A479 316
ASTM A479 316L
information:
• The inspection documents shall confirm compliance to both UNS S31603 and S31600.

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CLASS REQUIREMENT
Forgings ASTM A182 F304
ASTM A182 F304L
Chemical The chemical composition shall comply with F304L (dual certified F304/F304L)
Composition
Heat Treatment Component shall be supplied in the solution annealed conditions.
Mechanical Tensile and Yield Strength shall meet the specified minimum requirements of F304 (dual certified
Properties F304/F304L).
testing.
metallurgical,
certification ASTM A1058 on one forging per lot. The maximum hardness shall be 22HRC from three readings taken
requirements) in close proximity.
and Finish
information:
• The inspection documents shall confirm compliance to both F304 and F304L.

Appendix 1

CLASS REQUIREMENT
Bars ASTM A276 304
ASTM A276 304L
ASTM A479 304
ASTM A479 304L
Chemical The chemical composition shall comply with UNS S30403 (dual certified 304/304L).
Composition
Heat Treatment Components shall be supplied in the solution annealing conditions.
Mechanical Tensile and Yield Strength shall meet the specified minimum requirements of S30403 (dual certified
Properties F304/F304L).
examination Visual Inspection
performed after machining, if applicable, and non-machined surfaces shall be cleaned prior to the testing.
metallurgical,
certification ASTM A1058 on the end surface of one bar per lot. The maximum hardness shall be 22HRC from three
and Finish

Appendix 1

CLASS REQUIREMENT
Bars ASTM A276 304
ASTM A276 304L
ASTM A479 304
ASTM A479 304L
information:
• The inspection documents shall confirm compliance to both UNS S30403 and S30400.

Appendix 1
Material Data Sheet MDS No. VX24 Rev. 0

TYPE OF MATERIAL: High strength low alloy steel
REQUIREMENT
Forgings ASTM A694 F52 - -
ASTM A694 F60 - -
ASTM A694 F65 - -
Manufacturing When permitted by ASTM A694 and ASTM A961, pressure controlling valve parts NPS 4 and under may
be manufactured from bars provided the finished product complies with this MDS and the following
requirements:.
• ASTM A29 hot rolled/wrought bars with a maximum outside diameter 250 mm (10 in), or
• ASTM A29 hot-rolled/wrought and cold finished bars with a maximum outside diameter 230 mm
(9 in).
• All bars shall be supplied in heat treatment condition as specified below.
Chemical C ≤ 0.20%; S ≤ 0.020%; P ≤ 0.025%; Ti ≤ 0.05%; Nb ≤ 0.04%; (V + Nb + Ti) ≤ 0.10%; CE ≤ 0.43
Composition
Heat Treatment For products delivered in the quenched and tempered condition the minimum tempering temperature
shall be 620 °C (1148 °F).
Components shall be placed in such a way that free circulation around each component is ensured
during the heat treatment process, including quenching.
Impact Testing/ Impact testing shall be carried out at -46 °C (-50 °F). One set of three samples shall be tested. Test
Toughness testing samples shall be taken from the same location and have the same orientation as tensile test specimens.
Mid-length of the test piece shall be a distance T or minimum 100 mm from any second surface,
whichever is greatest where T is the ruling thickness.
The minimum absorbed energy for full size specimens shall be 20 J average and 16 J single.
Extent of Testing Impact test, tensile test, hardness test and micrographic examination shall be carried out for each heat,
nominal thickness and heat treatment load. For heat treatment in continuous furnace a heat treatment
load is defined as all plates heat treated continuously in the same furnace, of the same heat and nominal
thickness. A test lot shall not exceed 2000 kg for forgings with as forged weight ≤ 50 kg, and 5000 kg for
forgings with as forged weight > 50 kg.
Examination VT shall be carried out on each forging or bar in accordance with the product standard. The testing shall
testing.
metallurgical,
manufacturing, Composition: Ni < 1.0%

Appendix 1
Material Data Sheet MDS No. VX24 Rev. 0

TYPE OF MATERIAL: High strength low alloy steel
REQUIREMENT
Forgings ASTM A694 F52 - -
ASTM A694 F60 - -
ASTM A694 F65 - -
testing and Hardness testing
certification
requirements) Production hardness testing shall be performed in accordance with the requirements in ASTM A370 /
ASTM A1058 on the end surface of one bar per lot. The maximum hardness shall be 22HRC from three
readings taken in close proximity.
information:
• Steel manufacturer, melting and refining practice.
• Heat treatment condition. For tempered condition, tempering temperature and holding time shall be
stated.

Appendix 2
Appendix 2 Electroless nickel plating procedure
The coating facilities and the production flow systems shall be approved by the Company prior to
any supply.
The coating will be complying with the standard specification ASTM B733 or to the standard
ISO 4527.
1. Coating process
The ENP coatings shall be obtained by chemical reactions leading to plating composed of
90% Nickel and 10% Phosphorus. This type of coating must comply with ASTM B733, with the
following classification of this standard: SC4, Type V, Class 2, NiP 10 75 and with the following
particular or additional requirements:
a) Surface preparation
The support surface shall be correctly prepared by abrasive blasting to SA 3. The roughness shall
be:
1. For round shape surfaces: Rt ≤ 2 µm and Ra ≤ 0.4 µm
2. For other surfaces: Rt ≤ 60 µm and Ra ≤ 12.5 µm.
b) Diffusion heat treatment

The diffusion heat treatment specified in ASTM B733 after the ENP coating for class 2 shall be
applied under a neutral atmosphere.
c) Additional testing
The coating hardness must be tested.
2. Testing
The following properties shall be tested in order to verify the quality of the deposits, and test
certificates must be submitted to the Company for approval:
2.1. Testing on samples (coupons)

The following testing shall be carried-out on one coupon for every batch or heat treatment:
a) Hardness
The ENP hardness shall be checked according to ASTM B733. Ideal, value of 850KH100 shall
be obtained with a minimum of 800KH100 and a maximum of 900KH100.
b) Thickness
The ENP thickness shall be checked according to ASTM B733, paragraph 9.3.4 (micrometer
method). No value below the specified thickness as per ASTM B733 Annex C shall be found.
c) Alloy composition
The ENP alloy composition shall be checked as specified in ASTM B733. The Phosphorus content
shall be within 9 and 11% in weight.

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d) Porosity
The ENP porosity shall be checked as specified in ASTM B733, paragraph 9.6.1 (Ferroxyl test
method).
e) Corrosion resistance
The ENP pitting corrosion resistance shall be checked according to ASTM B733, Supplementary
requirement S1.10 of the standard applies.
2.2. Testing on components

Quality requirements for coating as applied to components shall comply with section 7 of
ASTM B733.
The project specification will develop the sampling conditions in accordance with paragraph 8 of
ASTM B733.
The following testing shall be carried-out on components as a minimum:
a) Appearance
The ENP appearance shall be checked as specified in ASTM B733, paragraph 7.2.1. Coating
shall be smooth, adherent and free from visible blisters, pits, nodules, porosity and other defects.
Slight discoloration resulting from heat treatment shall not be cause for rejection. 100% of the
components shall be examined.
b) Adhesion
The ENP adhesion shall be checked according to ASTM B733, paragraph 9.4. The method used
is based on impact test using a spring-loaded centre punch. No flaking or blistering shall be visible
at a 10x magnification. Testing shall be made at random on components for each batch or heat
treatment.
3. Material Traceability
All components shall be traceable for the details of the coating procedure, coating conditions and
date of application.
The ENP coating applicator shall issue inspection certificates, type 3.1 certificates. Each
certificate shall identify the plant where the treatment is performed and the history of the process.
As a minimum a type 3.1 inspection certificate will refers to a unique production batch identified
by a serial number, the date of treatment, process main features and related production test
records. Each certificate shall list the part serial numbers earlier defined by the valve manufacturer
together with the material grades and the overall geometry of those parts. Part identifications and
production batch serial number shall remain on parts all along the production flow till back to the
receiving facilities at the valve manufacturer plant.

Appendix 3
Appendix 3 Tungsten carbide coating procedure
The coating facilities and the production flow systems shall be approved by the Company prior to
any supply.
1. Coating process
Coating process shall be HVOF (High Velocity Oxygen Fuel process).
The coating of matching parts of each valve, i.e. seats and obturator, shall be performed by the
same applicator using identified production lines.
2. Coating thickness
The thickness of the coating shall be minimum 400 µ after grinding and polishing.
3. Cleaning
The components shall be machined to achieve a surface roughness of 0.8 µm Ra.
All edges shall be chamfered or radiused. Balls shall be spherical within 0.05 mm.
The components shall be cleaned for removal of oil by a cleaning agent (acetone or similar) before
grit blasting.
The components may not be preheated before grit blasting or directly afterwards since clean dry
air shall be used for the grit blasting operation.
4. Coating period
Small components shall be coated within four hours after grit blasting. Prior to start coating
Preheating of parts shall be carried out on large components or components whose thickness is
a critical parameter such as balls. Humidity or condensation shall not be observed on the surface
of the component when starting the coating process.
Large diameter components shall be supported firmly during the coating process as to minimize
variations in thickness coating around the clock.
5. Sealing
All coated surfaces, excluding parts used on pure oxygen service, shall be sealed after the
spraying. The type of sealing shall be specified in the Manufacturer procedure. The sealing
product will be selected considering the valve operating temperature range.
6. After-coating treatment
All coated surfaces shall be ground and sealing area shall be polished or lapped.
The two seats shall be lapped with the corresponding obturator surface to assure full tightness.
Surface roughness shall be ≤ 0.10 µm Ra.
Surface Porosity Test: 100% of sealing area to be dye penetrant (DPI) examined. No visible
defects are acceptable.
In case of final adaptation works being performed at valve manufacturer premises, first assembly
or rework, a new DPI inspection shall be performed on all parts prior to the valve assembly.

Appendix 3
7. Coating testing
The following qualification or preproduction test shall be performed for qualifying the coating
process used for the production coating of any batch of valve components.
The base material used for testing shall be the same material as the one to be coated, i.e. a
qualification run on carbon steel is not accepted for the application on stainless steel or any other
corrosion resistant alloy.
The thickness of coating on all test samples shall not be less than 400 microns.
The details of the here below tests refers to the application on a carbon steel or stainless steel
base material. The application over other material will require specific testing.
These tests shall be repeated for each 24 hours period, for each type of material and for each
batch of powder: The test coupons shall be identified and traceable to the batch of components
coated with the same batch of powder, during the same period and using the same HVOF torch.
7.1. Bend test

A plate sample (approximate dimensions of 100 x 20 x 1.5 mm) shall be coated. The sample shall
then be bent to 90° over a mandrel of 15 mm diameter.
For each supply and each one production week, one set of bend test specimen will be coated
with a seat and an obturator. Positions of the test coupons on the components shall be verified
by the valve manufacturer and the Inspection Agency.
Acceptance Criteria
Cracking is acceptable but there shall be no peeling.
7.2. Bonding test

A test bar of 25 mm diameter shall be tungsten carbide coated and stuck to another bar having
the same diameter as shown on the sketch hereafter. The whole sample shall then be submitted
to a tensile test until complete separation of the two parts. The breaking shall occur on the glued
side of the stuck bar. The applied stress shall be reported.
Bonding test assembly
Φ 25 mm test bar with Glue Additional bar (Φ 25 mm)
tungsten carbide coating glued to the test bar
F F
Tungsten carbide coating
Acceptance criteria
The test is valid if the tensile force is greater than 10,000 psi and the break location on the glue
side.
7.3. Verification of all technical data as per below section 9.

Appendix 3
8. Documentation (EN 10204 type 3.1)

1. Inspection certificate 3.1, as per below requirements
2. Dimensional report
3. Coating test certificate (Hardness, porosity, composition, bending test and bond test results).
9. Technical data
1. Nominal Composition 86% WC - 10% Co - 4% Cr
2. Minimal Hardness 1050 HV
3. Tensile Bond Strength > 10,000 psi
4. Density 10.4 g/cm3
5. Porosity ≤ 1%
10. Material Traceability

All components shall be traceable for the details of the coating procedure, coating conditions and
date of application.
The tungsten carbide coating applicator shall issue inspection certificates, type 3.1 certificates.
Each certificate shall identify the plant where the treatment is performed and the history of the
process.
1. As a minimum a type 3.1 inspection certificate will refers to a unique production batch
identified by a serial number, the date of treatment, process main features and related
production test records. Each certificate shall list the part serial numbers earlier defined by
the valve manufacturer together with the material grades and the overall geometry of those
parts. Part identifications and production batch serial number shall remain on parts all along
the production flow till back to the receiving facilities at the valve manufacturer plant. A
production batch is also limited to the parts coated with the same batch of powder and coated
using the same HVOF equipment.
2. Type 3.1 certificates of the powder shall also be available for review by the Company before
supply release.
11. Qualification validity for the applicator and the application premises
Qualification of the application facilities organized for a valve manufacturer can be extended to
other valve manufacturer subject to the managing entity approval.
For a same application plant, validity of qualification test records is limited to three years, provided
also it can be demonstrated that the manufacturing process, equipment, etc. and powder source
supply has remained unchanged over that period together with obvious regular records of test
results in accordance with Company requirement. Beyond the initial three year period the
qualification remains valid for each related valve manufacturer provided the applicator can exhibit
one set of production tests performed per period of six consecutive months, since that three year
initial period, for the same valve manufacturer and same base material. Traceability of those test
records shall be available at the valve manufacturer plant together with the unique identification
of the related scope of supply or project development. In case of unsatisfactory traceability or
missing test records, the purchaser shall ask for appropriate production tests along with its scope
of supply.

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A specific qualification shall also be required in case of application of the tungsten carbide coating
over a weld overlay made of stainless steel, Alloy 625 or Alloy 825.
12. Tightness tests and criteria

The valve manufacturer will define the extent of testing to be performed by the applicator in order
to release the parts as coated.

Appendix 4
Appendix 4 Alloy 625 or SS TP 316L - Weld overlay procedure for

seal pockets and seal contact surface on obturators
1. Scope
This addendum covers requirements for weld overlay of Alloy 625 or stainless steel on steel or
alloy substrate material of valve parts for corrosion protection purpose. It applies to sealing areas
of valves exclusively.
This appendix does not apply to weld overlays of large valve surfaces such as internal surface of
bodies, for which the GS EP PVV 611 remains however applicable.
2. Weld overlay requirements
2.1. Service conditions

a) Weld overlay shall provide corrosion protection on specified sealing areas of valves
b) Welded surfaces are in contact with the corrosive fluid
c) No surface defects are allowed on sealing surfaces.
2.2. Weld overlay description

a) Weld overlay shall be in accordance with ASME BPVC Section IX (Corrosion protection - Weld
Metal Overlay) and the GS EP PVV 611.
b) Overlay thickness shall be sufficient in order to obtain a minimum of 3 mm thick protective layer
in the final machined condition.
c) Areas to be welded and dimensional tolerances shall be shown on detailed drawings (overlay
thickness included).
d) Maximum allowable hardness at any location on welded surface after final machining operation
shall be less than 22 HRC for 316L and 35 HRC for Alloy 625 (ISO 15156 / NACE MR 0175).
e) Dilution on welded surface shall not exceed 10% of base metal.
f) Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) thickness shall be minimised.
g) Overlay shall be performed in a minimum of two layers.
h) Welded surfaces are sealing areas in which any defect shall not be accepted.
3. Fabrication
3.1. General requirements

Automatic process with computerized monitoring system for the equipment positioning,
equipment rotation and welding parameters shall be preferred.
SMAW and ESW processes are not allowed for the weld overlay on seal pocket or any sealing
contact surface of obturators.
Welding qualification tests and weld production shall be performed in accordance with
ASME BPVC Section IX.

Appendix 4
Welding qualification tests can also be performed in accordance with ISO 15614-7 subject to
Company approval.
Welding qualification shall be performed using the same equipment as the one used for the
production.
Only welders having satisfactorily passed a performance qualification test shall conduct the
production of welded pieces.
3.2. Welding consumables

Welding consumables used for fabrication shall conform to the description shown in the relevant
WPS. A test certificate shall be provided for each lot used.
3.3. Welders qualification

Welders without same or equivalent performance qualification shall satisfactorily pass the test
using the procedure of chapter 4.
3.4. Fabrication procedures

No fabrication shall start until the welding procedures are approved. These procedures shall cover
at least the following:
1. Storage, drying and handling of consumables
2. Cleaning of base metal surfaces to be welded
3. Welding method with operating mode and parameter description. The welding sequence shall
minimize ‘stops and starts’.
The welding procedure qualification record (PQR) shall be documented and submitted together
with the relevant WPS for approval by the Company. Welding parameters, heat input, gas
composition, gas flow etc. shall be available for each layer.
3.5. Defect removal and repair

a) Repairs may be local or total when non-conforming conditions are found. Defects in excess of
acceptance standard shall be removed by reducing weld overlay thickness and shall be
repaired by re-welding.
b) All excavations shall be dye penetrant inspected prior to the start of repair welding in order to
confirm the complete removal of defects.
c) Repair by re-welding shall be performed in accordance with a written procedure. The following
information must be given in these procedures:
1. Method of removing defects
2. Requirements related to the shape of the excavation
3. Inspection of repair prior to re-welding
4. Applicable welding procedure and qualification tests
5. Inspection after welding.

Appendix 4
4. Qualification tests and acceptance criteria
4.1. Qualification ring

Qualification test coupon shall be of the same material and grade as the production base material.
The qualification shall be run on a NPS 6 forged or cast ring with a seal pocket machined on its
inside and its outside surface. The dimensions of the ring will be not less than 150x40 mm. The
size of the two seal pockets will be 5x40 mm as finished after weld overlay machining.
The following examination shall be performed after weld overlay on the coupon:
a) Dimensional verification: overlay thickness and conformity of dimensional tolerances (any
change in dimensions after welding).
b) Visual inspection: method as per ANSI/MSS SP-55. No defects are allowed.
c) Dye penetrant inspection: overlay shall be dye penetrant examined according to
ASME BPVC Section VIII Div 1, Appendix 8. No defects are allowed.
d) Chemical analysis: spectrographic analysis of the weld metal surface shall be verified at the
minimum overlay thickness as specified for finished components and also 1.0 mm below this
finished surface. Chemical analysis results shall be within the nominal composition of the
required type of overlay (i.e., SS TP 316L or Alloy 625, as applicable).
e) Hardness testing: ten indentations shall be performed at three test line locations. Testing
shall include base material, Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) and weld metal. Three indentations
minimum are required within each layer. The hardness survey shall be made at a maximum
0.5 mm distance between the indentations from the fusion line, through HAZ and into the
unaffected base material. Hardness testing shall be the Vickers hardness test, 5 or 10 kg load.
f) Macrographic examination (x1.5): three macro-sections equally spaced around the circle to
ASME BPVC Section IX. They shall be documented by colored digital pictures attached to the
test report.
g) Micrographic examination: The microstructure of the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) shall be free
of precipitations and inter metallic phases. The micro-examination of the etched specimens
shall be performed at a magnification of x 400 and documented by photographs attached to
the test report, which shall be submitted on request. The frequency of examination shall be as
for mechanical testing.
4.2. Production weld overlay (100% extent of testing)

The following examination shall be performed after production weld overlay:
a) Dimensional verification: overlay thickness to meet final machined condition requirement (as
per drawings), and conformity of welded pieces.
b) Visual inspection: method as per ANSI/MSS SP-55. No inclusion, porosity, crack, slag, nor
any visible defects are permitted.
c) Dye penetrant inspection: on last layer, this final non-destructive examination shall be carried
out after any post-weld head treatment and final machining. Inspection method and procedures
shall comply with the code ASME BPVC Section VIII Div 1, Appendix 8. No defects are allowed
on sealing surfaces. If required additional examination will be performed as to ascertain the
quality of the weld deposit underneath the machined surface. Any linear indication or rounded

Appendix 4
indication greater than 2.0 mm are not allowed. Any left embedded round defect shall be
proven as not adverse to the sealing contact.
d) Positive Material Inspection (PMI): PMI shall be carried out on final machined surfaces (after
weld overlay). Chemical analysis shall be reported on the nondestructive examination
certificate.
4.3. Documentation
The following shall be submitted for information:
1. Welding procedures (WPS) and procedure qualification records (PQR)
2. For each piece, the required test and examination certificates
3. Welding consumable certificates.

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GENERAL SPECIFICATION

PIPING VALVES VESSELS

Material and special process for valves

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2. Reference documents ............................................................................................. 5

3. Terms, Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................................... 8

4. Valve Material Data Sheets ................................................................................... 10

5. Electroless Nickel Plating..................................................................................... 18

6. Tungsten Carbide Coating ................................................................................... 19

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Appendix 3 Tungsten carbide coating procedure ............................................................. 67

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Total General Specifications

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3. Terms, Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations

3.1.1 Stainless steel type 304 and 316

3.1.2 Stainless steel type 22Cr duplex

3.1.3 Stainless steel type 25Cr duplex

3.1.4 Pilot Casting

3.1.5 Nominal pipe size

3.1.6 End (equipment) user

3.1.8 Manufacturer (material)

3.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations

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ASNT American Society for Nondestructive Testing

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NPS Nominal Pipe Size

4. Valve Material Data Sheets

4.2 MDS Numbering System

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4.3 Implementation of Statutory Regulations

4.4 Ferritic/austenitic Stainless Steels (MDS VDXX series)

4.5 Mechanical Testing

4.6 Machining of Valve Components from Bar

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4.7 NDE of Valve Components

4.7.2 NDE Personnel

4.8 Pilot Castings

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4.9 Carbon Steel Valves

4.10 Austenitic Stainless Steel Valves

4.11 Toughness Test Requirements

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Table A - Impact testing requirements on casting material in delivery conditions

4.12 Casting Material