PRAXAIR STANDARD V-2121

ISSUE DATE 8/31/84

REVISION DATE 5/15/00
EFFECTIVE DATE 5/30/00
WRITTEN BY M. F. Melchioris
PRAXAIR, INC. REVISED BY J. Taylor
PRAXAIR TECHNOLOGY CENTER APPROVED BY ($1LSDUWV
TONAWANDA, NY 14150-7891 RELEASED BY %$0LQELROH

CLASS 300 WAFER-TYPE BUTTERFLY VALVE

WITH HIGH-TEMPERATURE REDUCED PRESSURE RATING

Note: For control valves, use separate data sheet for control performance requirements.
For manual valves, provide actuators per this V-spec.

1.0 GENERAL

Applicable document, latest rev. – API 609

Style – Wafer type
Connection – For mounting between ASME B16.5, Class 300 flanges
(NPS 24 and under)
Pressure-temperature rating – 740 psig (5100 KPag) @ minus 20°F to +100°F
(minus 29°C to +38°C)
675 psig (4650 KPag) @ 200°F (93°C)
Reduced pressure rating at – 550 psig (3790 KPag) @ 250°F (121°C)
elevated temperature
Maximum operating temperature – 200°F (93°C)
@ full class 300 rating
Maximum operating temperature – 250°F (121°C)
@ reduced pressure rating
Fluid service – Air (wet or dry), nitrogen, argon, dry carbon dioxide,
ammonia

2.0 CONSTRUCTION

Valve shall be leak tight through the full pressure–temperature rating of 740 psig (5100
KPag) @ 100°F (38°C), 675 psig (4650 KPag) @ 200°F (93°C), and reduced rating at elevated
plant thaw temperature of 550 psig (3790 KPag) @ 250°F (121°C).

FOR USE ONLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROPOSAL,

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Valve shall meet the requirements of API 609 Category B, except the seat shall meet the
body pressure rating at the operating temperature range listed above.

Neck length shall be adequate to accommodate 2-inch (51mm) thick pipe insulation.

Copper, brass, zinc, and alloys of these materials shall not be used in the construction of the
valve.

Valve shall be furnished with a lockable device that enables the valve to be locked in both
the open and closed positions, when specified on the purchase order.

The disc/shaft design shall be double-offset to extend seat life. Concentric disc/shaft
designs and unreinforced Teflon seats are not permitted.

3.0 ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS

Body – Carbon steel, ASTM A216 Gr WCB

Disc – Carbon steel, welded nickel edge
Carbon steel, electroless nickel plated
Stainless steel
Shaft – 17-4 PH stainless steel
316 stainless steel
Seat – Reinforced Teflon. Acceptable Teflon reinforcing are glass,
carbon, or a mixture of glass and carbon.
Seat backup ring (if required) – Manufacturer’s Standard
Bearings and seals – Manufacturer’s Standard (grease lubricated construction not
acceptable)

4.0 ACTUATOR

NPS 6 and smaller valves – Painted* 10 position lever

NPS 8 and larger valves – Painted* weatherproof gear operator with painted handwheel
(provide galvanized chainwheel and required galvanized
chain when specified on Purchase Order).

*
A chemical conversion coating, such as phosphatizing, is acceptable in lieu of painting. Painting is not required on
nonferrous surfaces.

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5.0 TESTS

Each valve shall be tested per API 598 with the following clarifications:

• Shell Test – Each valve shall be given a shell test at a gauge pressure no less than 1.5
times the 100°F (38°C) rating, rounded off to the next higher 25 psi (172 KPa) increment,
for the minimum specified test duration, per ASME B16.34. The test shall be made with
the valve in the partially open position. No visible leakage is permitted. The test medium
shall be clean, oil-free air, nitrogen or clean water.

• Low-Pressure Closure Test – Each valve shall be given a low-pressure closure test. No
visible leakage is permitted through the disk, behind the seat rings, or past the shaft seals,
and no structural damage is permitted. During the closure test, there shall be zero leakage
past the seats for the minimum specified test duration. The test medium shall be clean,
oil-free air or inert gas, such as nitrogen, NOT a liquid.

6.0 CLEANING

This valve shall be cleaned and processed in accordance with Praxair Standard GS-40.

7.0 IDENTIFICATION

The following information shall be permanently affixed to each valve:

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• Information as identified in API 609, such as:

– Manufacturer’s name and model

– Size of valve

– ASME body pressure class

– API 609B

• The valve tag number specified on the Purchase Order shall be stamped on a permanent
tag and attached to the valve body (not handwheel or lever) with a stainless wire.

• A separate tag indicating cleaning per Praxair Standard GS-40 shall also be attached to
the valve.

8.0 COMPLIANCE

Deviations from this specification shall not be made without the written approval of Buyer.

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9.0 DRAWINGS

Certified supplier drawings are required for supplier approval process prior to placement of
Purchase Order. Drawings must include dimensional information, materials of construction,
cleaning specifications and the applicable Praxair Standard number (V-Spec). Submittal of
certified supplier drawings is not required for subsequent Purchase Orders if Buyer has previously
received and approved the certified supplier drawings.

Upon successful completion of the above review by Praxair, the supplier shall provide
certified supplier drawings and finalized cleaning procedures for Praxair approval. All valves shall
be supplied in accordance with the approved supplier drawings, and shall be cleaned using the
approved cleaning procedure. No changes are permitted without written approval from Praxair.

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