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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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PLUG VALVES
(NB 2)

SPECIFICATION NO.: MEC/TS/05/62/003, Rev-2

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CONTENTS
Sl.No.

Description

1.0

SCOPE

2.0

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

3.0

MATERIALS & TEST PROCEDURES

4.0

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

5.0

INSPECTION & TESTS

6.0

EXTENT OF INSPECTION & TESTING

7.0

TEST CERTIFICATES

8.0

PAINTING, MARKING & SHIPMENT

10

9.0

SPARES & ACCESSORIES

10

10.0

DOCUMENTATION

11

11.0

GUARANTEE

12

Page No.

PREPARED BY :

CHECKED BY :

APPROVED BY :

Gurdeep Singh

A.K. Sarkar

A.K. Johri

Date

Date

Date

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SCOPE
This specification covers the minimum requirements for design, manufacture and supply
of carbon steel plug valves of size DN 50mm (2") and above and ANSI Class 150# thru
900# for use in onshore pipeline systems handling non sour hydrocarbons in liquid phase
or gaseous phase including Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

2.0

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

2.1

All valves shall be manufactured and supplied in accordance with the Twenty Second
Edition, January, 2002, or the latest edition of American Petroleum Institute (API)
Specification 6D, twenty first edition, 1994 including supplement 1 & 2 thereof with
additions and modifications as indicated in the following sections of this specification.

2.2

Reference has also been made in this specification to the latest edition of the following
Codes, Standards and Specifications :
ASME B 16.5

Pipe flanges and flanged fittings

ASME B 16.25

Buttwelding ends

ASME B 16.34

Valves Flanged, threaded and welding end

ASME B16.47

Large diameter steel flanges

ASME B 31.3

Chemical & process plant piping system

ASME B 31.4

Liquid transportation systems for hydrocarbons and

other liquids

ASME B 31.8

Gas transmission and distribution piping systems

ASME Sec.VIII

Boiler and pressure vessel code

ASTM A 370

Standard test methods and definitions for mechanical

testing of steel products

ASTM B 733

Autocatalytic nickel phosphorous coating on metals

API 6FA

Fire test for valves

API 1104

Welding of pipelines and related facilities

BS:6755 (Part-II)

Testing of valves Specification for fire type - testing

requirements

MSS-SP-6

Standard finishes for contact faces of pipe flanges and

connecting-end flanges of valves and fittings

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MSS-SP-44

Steel pipeline flanges

SSPC-VIS-1

Steel structures painting council-visual standard

In case of conflict between the requirements of this specification, API 6D and the
Codes, Standards and Specifications referred in clause 2.2 above, the requirements of
this specification shall govern. Order of precedence shall be as follows :

Data Sheets
This Specification
API 6D Specification
Other Referred Codes & Standards
Manufacturers Standard

3.0

MATERIALS & TEST PROCEDURES

3.1

Material for major components of the valves shall be as indicated in Valve Data Sheet.
Other components shall be as per Manufacturer's standard which will be subject to
approval by Purchaser.

3.2

Carbon steel used for the manufacture of valves shall be fully killed.

3.3

Chemical composition (check analysis) of valve end connection which are subject to
further welding by Purchaser shall meet the following requirements for each heat of steel
used:
a)
Carbon
:
0.22% (max.)
b)
Manganese
:
1.70 % (max.)
c)
Silicon
:
0.55 % (max.)
d)
Phosphorus
:
0.030 % (max.)
e)
Sulphur
:
0.030 % (max.)
Total percentage of Vanadium, Niobium and Titanium shall not exceed 0.20. Residual
elements shall not exceed the following limits :
a)
Nitrogen
:
0.019 %
b)
Nickel
:
0.30 %
c)
Copper
:
0.20 %
d)
Aluminum
:
0.070 %
e)
Chromium
:
0.15 %
f)
Molybdenum
:
0.05 %
Carbon equivalent (CE) as calculated by the following shall not exceed 0.45%.
CE = C

Mn
Cr + Mo + V
Ni + Cu
+ -------- + ---------------------- + --------------6
5
15

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For valves specified for Gas Service or high vapour pressure liquid service, charpy VNotch test on each heat of base material shall be conducted as per API 6D, for all
pressure containing parts such as body, end flanges and welding ends as well as the
bolting material for pressure containing parts. Unless specified otherwise in Valve Data
Sheets, the Charpy impact test shall be conducted at 0C. The Charpy impact test
specimen shall be taken in the direction of principal grain flow and notched perpendicular
to the original surface of plate or forging.
Unless specified otherwise in Valve Data Sheets, the minimum average absorbed
energy per set of three specimens shall be 27 J with an individual minimum per
specimen of 22 J.

3.5

For valves specified for Gas Service or high vapour pressure liquid service, the hardness
of base material of body and principal parts of the valve such as plug, stem, etc., shall
not exceed 22 RC.

3.6

Plug for valve size DN 200mm (8) and above or as specified in Valve Data Sheets shall
have Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP) or equivalent. The hardness of plating shall be
minimum 50 RC. Manufacturer shall ensure that the adhesive strength of plating is
sufficient so as to prevent peeling of plating during operation of the valve.

3.7

All process-wetted parts, metallic and non-metallic, shall be suitable for the fluids and
service specified by the Purchaser. The service gas composition when applicable shall be
as given in Annexure-I.

4.0

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

4.1

The Manufacturer shall have a valid license to use API 6D monogram for manufacture of
Plug Valves.

4.2

Valve pattern shall be short, regular or venturi as specified in the following table:

Class
150

300

600
900

Size Range, NB mm (inch)

Pattern
50-100 (2-4)
Short
150-300 (6-12)
Regular
350 (14) & above
Venturi
50-100 (2-4)
Short
150-250 (6-10)
Regular
300 (12) & above
Venturi
50-250 (2-10)
Regular
300 (12) & above
Venturi
50-250 (2-10)
Regular
300 (12) & above
Venturi

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4.3

Valve shall have an inherent feature using line pressure to ensure that the line pressure
cannot cause taper locking of the plug/ plug movement into taper i.e. valves shall be of
pressure balanced design.

4.4

Cover shall be bolted to the body and screwed connections are not acceptable.

4.5

Soft seats to achieve a seal between plug and body are not permitted.

4.6

All valves shall have provisions for secondary sealant injection under full line pressure for
seat and stem seals. Sealant injection points shall be provided with a ball type check
valve or needle valve to replace the sealant injection fitting under full line pressure.

4.7

Valves shall have vent and drain connections as per API 6D.

4.8

When specified in the Valve Data Sheet, valves shall be designed to withstand a
sustained internal vacuum of at least one milli-bar in both open and closed position.

4.9

Valve design shall ensure repair of gland packing under full line pressure.

4.10

a)

Valve ends shall be either flanged or butt welded or one end flanged and one end butt
welded as indicated in Valve Data Sheet. Flanges of the flanged end cast/ forged body
valves shall be integrally cast/forged with the body of valve. Face-to-face/ end-to-end
dimensions shall conform to API 6D.

b)

Flanged end shall have dimensions as per ASME B16.5 for valve sizes upto DN 600mm
(24 inches) excluding DN 550mm (22 inches) and as per MSS-SP-44 for valve sizes DN
550mm (22 inches) & for DN 650mm (26 inches) and above. Flange face shall be either
raised face or ring joint type as indicated in Valve Data Sheet. Flange face finish shall be
serrated or smooth as indicated in Valve Data Sheet. Smooth finish when specified shall
be 125 to 200 AARH. In case of RTJ flanges, the groove hardness shall be minimum 140
BHN.

c)

Butt weld end preparation shall be as per ASME B16.25. The thickness of the pipe to
which the valve has to be welded shall be as indicated in Valve Data Sheet. Valves
shall be without transition pups. In case significant difference exists between
thickness of welding ends of valve and connecting pipe, the welding ends of valve
shall have bevel preparation as per ASME B31.4 or ASME B31.8, as applicable.

4.11

Valves shall be provided with position indicator and stops at the fully open and fully
closed positions.

4.12

Valves of size DN 200mm (8) and above shall be equipped with lifting lugs. Tapped
holes and eye bolts shall not be used for lifting lugs.

4.13

Valves shall have locking devices to be locked either in full open or full close position
when indicated in the Valve Data Sheets. Locking devices shall be permanently attached
to the valve operator and shall not interfere with operation of the valve.

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4.14

Valves shall be of fire safe design as per BS:6755 (Part-II)/ API 6FA, if indicated in Valve
Data Sheet.

4.15

Valves shall be suitable for either buried or above ground installation as indicated in the
Valve Data Sheet.

4.16

Valves with stem extension, when indicated in Valve Data Sheet shall have following
provisions :
a)

b)

c)
d)
e)
4.17

Valves provided with stem extension shall have water proof outer casing. Length
of stem extension shall be as indicated in the Valve Data Sheet. The length
indicated corresponds to the distance between the centreline of the valve opening
and the top of the mounting flange for valve operating device (gear operator/
power actuator as applicable).
Vent and drain connections shall be terminated adjacent to the valve operator by
means of suitable piping anchored to the valve body. Pipe used shall be API 5L
Gr. B/ ASTM A106 Gr. B, with Sch. 160. Fittings shall be ASTM A105/ ASTM A
234 Gr. WPB, Socket Welded, ANSI class 6000.
Sealant injection lines shall be extended and terminated adjacent to the valve
operator in manner as indicated in (b) above.
Stem extension and stem housing design shall be such that the complete
assembly will form a rigid unit giving a positive drive under all conditions with no
possibility of free movements between valve body stem extension or its operator.
Outer casing of stem extension shall have 3/8" or " NPT plugs at the top and
bottom, for draining and filling with oil to prevent internal corrosion.

Operating Devices
a)

Valves shall have a power actuator or manual operator as indicated in the

Valve Data Sheet. Manual operated valves of size < DN 100mm (4) shall be
wrench operated and valves of sizes > DN 150mm (6") shall be gear operated.
Each wrench operated valve shall be supplied with wrench. Valve design shall be
such that damage due to malfunctioning of the operator or its controls will only
occur in the operator gear train or power cylinder and damaged parts can be
replaced without the bonnet being removed.

b)

The power actuator shall be in accordance with the specification issued for the
purpose and as indicated in the valve and actuator data sheet. Operating time
shall be as indicated in valve data sheet. Valve operating time shall correspond to
full close to full open / full open to full close under maximum differential pressure
corresponding to the valve rating. For actuated valves, the actuator torque shall
be atleast 1.25 times the maximum torque required to operate the valve under
maximum differential pressure corresponding to the valve class rating.

c)

Operating device shall be designed for easy operation of valve under maximum
differential pressure corresponding to the valve rating.

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d)

For manual operation of all valves, the diameter of the hand wheel or the length
of operating lever shall be such that under the maximum differential pressure, the
total force required to operate the valve does not exceed 350 N. Manufacturer
shall also indicate the number of turns of hand wheel (in case of gear operator),
required to operate the valve from full open to full close position.

e)

Direction of operation of hand wheel or wrench shall be in clock-wise direction

while closing the valve. Hand wheels shall not have protruding spokes.

f)

Gear operators, if specified, shall have a self locking provision and shall be fully
encased in waterproof/ dustproof/ weatherproof/ splashproof enclosure and shall
be filled with suitable grease.

4.18

Repair by welding is not permitted for fabricated and forged body valves. However repair
by welding as per ASME B16.34 is permitted for cast body valves. Repair shall be carried
out before any heat treatment of casting is done. Repair welding procedure qualification
shall also include impact test and hardness test when required as per Clause 3.4 and 3.6
of this specification and shall meet the requirements as specified therein.

4.19

The tolerance on internal diameter and out of roundness at the ends for welded ends
valves shall be as per connected pipe specification as indicated in the Valve Data Sheet.

4.20

Valve stem shall be capable of withstanding the maximum operating torque required to
operate the valve against the maximum differential pressure corresponding to applicable
class rating. The combined stress shall not exceed the maximum allowable stresses
specified in ASME section VIII, Division-1.
For Power Actuated Valves, the valve stem shall be designed for maximum output torque
of the selected power actuator (including gear box, if any) at the valves stem.

5.0

INSPECTION & TESTS

5.1

The Manufacturer shall perform all inspection and tests as per the requirements of this
specification and the relevant codes, prior to shipment at his works. Such inspection and
tests shall be, but not limited to, the following :

5.1.1

All valves shall be visually inspected.

5.1.2

Dimensional check shall be carried out as per the Purchaser approved drawings.

5.1.3

Chemical composition and mechanical properties shall be checked as per relevant

material standards and this specification, for each heat of steel used.

5.1.4

a)

Non-destructive examination of individual valve material and component

consisting of but not limited to castings, forgings, plates and assembly welds shall
be carried out by the Manufacturer.

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Valves castings shall be radiographically examined at the cover and body portion,
seat location, flanged body ends and circumference of ends to be field welded.
Procedure and acceptance criteria shall be as per ASME B16.34. The extent of
radiography shall be as follows :
ANSI Class 150 -

All Sizes

ANSI Class 300 -

DN 400mm (16")
DN 450mm (18")

Nil
-

ANSI Class 600 and above

All Sizes

100%

Nil

100%

All castings shall be wet magnetic particle inspected 100 % of the internal
surfaces. Method and acceptance shall comply with ASME B16.34.
c)

Valve forgings shall be examined by ultrasonic method. Inspection procedure and

acceptance criteria shall be as per Annexure E of ASME B16.34.

5.1.5

Areas which, in Purchaser's Inspectors opinion, cannot be inspected by radiographic

methods shall be checked by ultrasonic or magnetic particle methods and acceptance
criteria shall be as per ASME Sec-VIII, Division I, Appendix 12 and Appendix 6
respectively.

5.1.6

a)
b)

c)

Weld ends of all cast valves shall be 100% radiographically examined and
acceptance criteria shall be as per ASME B16.34.
After final machining all bevel surfaces shall be inspected by dye penetrant, or
wet magnetic particle methods. Any defects longer than 6.35mm shall be rejected
and also defects between 6.35mm and 1.59mm that are separated by a distance
less than 50 times their greatest length. Weld repair of bevel surface is not
permitted. Rejectable defects must be removed.
All finished wrought weld ends subject to welding in the field shall be 100%
ultrasonically tested for lamination type defects for a distance of 50mm from the
end. Laminations shall not be acceptable.

5.1.7

All valves shall be tested in compliance with the requirements of API 6D. Hydrostatic
shell testing shall ensure that the whole of the shell is subjected to the test pressure. If
necessary, the empty shell shall be pressure tested prior to assembly of the plug. The
drain, vent and sealant lines shall be either included in the hydrostatic shell test or tested
independently. No leakage is permissible during hydrostatic testing.

5.1.8

A supplementary air seat test as per API 6D shall be carried out for all valves. No leakage
is allowed. Test pressure shall be held for at least 15 minutes.

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Manufacturer who intends bidding must submit at bid stage, certificate and report for
successful fire safe tests for all types of valves in accordance with BS:6755 (Part-II)/ API
6FA, as applicable in Valve Data Sheet.
Failure to comply with the requirement shall be a cause of rejection of the offer.

5.1.10

Valve shall be subjected to Operational Torque Test as per supplementary test

requirement of API 6D under hydraulic pressure equal to the maximum differential
pressure corresponding to the valve rating. The maximum handwheel force shall not
exceed 350 N.

5.1.11

Power actuated valves shall be tested after assembly at the valve Manufacturer's works.
Actuator shall be capable to allow minimum five consecutive "opening" and "closing"
cycles. To achieve this, the Manufacturer shall provide "closing" and "opening"
operations. This test shall be conducted on one valve out of a lot of five valves of the
same size, rating and actuator type. In case the test result dose not meet the
requirements, retesting/ rejection of the lot shall be as decided by Purchaser's Inspector.
The actuator shall be adjusted to ensure that opening and closing time is within the limits
stated in Actuator Data Sheet issued for the purpose.
The hand operator installed on the actuator shall also be checked after the cyclic testing,
for satisfactory manual over-ride performance.

5.2

Purchaser reserves the right to perform stagewise inspection and witness tests as
indicated in para 5.1 at Manufacturer's works prior to shipment. Manufacturer shall give
reasonable access and facilities required for inspection to Purchaser's Inspector.
Purchaser reserves the right to request additional testing at any time to confirm or further
investigate a suspected fault. If the suspected fault is confirmed, the cost incurred shall
be to Manufacturer's account.
In no case shall any action of Purchaser or his representative relieve the Manufacturer of
his responsibility for material, design, quality or operation of valves.
Inspection and tests performed/ witnessed by the Purchaser's Inspector shall in no way
relieve the Manufacturer's obligation to perform the required inspection and tests.

6.0

EXTENT OF INSPECTION & TESTING

6.1

Purchaser's Inspector shall perform inspection and witness test on all valves as indicated
in the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) attached with this specification.

6.2

The hydrostatic testing and cyclic opening and closing of the valves with the operator
shall be witnessed by Purchaser's Inspector.

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TEST CERTIFICATES

7.1

Manufacturer shall submit the following certificates :

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a)

Mill test certificates relevant to the chemical analysis and mechanical properties of
the materials used for valve construction as per the relevant standards.

b)

Test certificates on hydrostatic and pneumatic test complete with records of

timing and pressure of each test.

c)

Test reports conforming to clause 5.1.9 of this specification, if applicable.

d)

Test reports on radiographic and ultrasonic inspection.

e)

Test reports on operation of valves conforming to clause 5.1.10 and 5.1.11 of this
specification.

f)

All other test reports and certificates as required by API 6D and this specification.

The certificates shall be valid only when signed by Purchaser's Inspector. Only those
valves which have been certified by Purchasers Inspector shall be dispatched from
Manufacturer's works.
8.0

PAINTING, MARKING & SHIPMENT

8.1

Valve surface shall be thoroughly cleaned, freed from rust and grease and applied with
sufficient coats of corrosion resistant paint. Surface preparation shall be carried out by
shot blasting to SP 6 in accordance with "Steel Structures Painting Council - Visual
Standard - SSPC-VIS-1". For the valves to be installed underground, when indicated in
Valve Data Sheet, external surfaces of the buried portion of valves shall be painted with
three coats of suitable coal tar epoxy resin with a minimum dry film thickness of 300
microns.

8.2

Manufacturer shall indicate the type of corrosion resistant paint used, in the drawings
submitted for approval.

8.3

All valves shall be marked as per API 6D. The units of marking shall be metric except
Nominal Diameter which shall be in inches. Marking shall be done by die-stamping on the
bonnet or on the housing. However for buried valves the marking shall be done on the
above ground portion of the stem housing only.

8.4

Valve ends shall be suitably protected to avoid any damage during transit. All threaded
and machined surfaces subject to corrosion shall be well protected by a coat of grease or
other suitable material. All valves shall be provided with suitable protectors, for flange
faces, securely attached to the valves. Bevel ends shall be protected with metallic bevel
protectors.

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8.5

All sealant lines and other cavities of the valves shall be filled with sealant before
shipment.

8.6

Packaging and shipping instructions shall be as per API 6D.

8.7

Packages shall be marked legibly, with suitable marking ink, the following.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Order Number
Manufacturer's Name
Valve Size and Rating
Tag Number
Serial Number

9.0

SPARES & ACCESSORIES

9.1

Manufacturer shall recommend and quote separately the spares for valves required for
commissioning and two years of normal operation. List of such spares without price shall
be indicated alongwith technical bid and separately with price.

9.2

Manufacturer shall recommend and quote unit price separately for the accessories (like
wrench, sealant injector, etc.), sealant and special tools required for maintenance of
valves.

10.0

DOCUMENTATION

10.1

At the time of bidding, the bidder shall submit the following documents :
a)

General arrangement/ assembly drawings showing all features and relative

positions & sizes of vents, drains, gear box & other external parts together with
overall dimensions.

b)

Sectional drawing showing major parts with reference numbers and material
specification.

c)

Reference list of similar plug valves manufactured and supplied in last five years,
indicating all relevant details including project, year, client, location, size rating,
service, etc.

d)

Torque curves for the power actuated valves alongwith break torque and
maximum allowable stem torque. In addition, sizing criteria and torque
calculations shall also be submitted for power actuated valves.

e)

Descriptive technical catalogues of the Manufacturer.

f)

Copy of valid API 6D certificate, wherever applicable.

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g)

Details of support foot, including dimensions and distance from valve centre
line to bottom of support foot.

h)

Quality Assurance Plan enclosed with this tender duly signed, stamped and
accepted.

IMPORTANT
The drawings to be submitted alongwith the bid shall be in total compliance
with the requirement of technical specification and data sheets of the valves
with no exception & deviation.
10.2

Within two weeks of placement of order, the manufacturer shall submit six copies of, but
not limited to, the following drawings, documents and specifications for approval :
a)

Design drawings and relevant calculations for pressure containing parts and other
principle parts.

b)

Detailed sectional arrangement drawing showing all parts with reference numbers
and materials specification.

c)

Assembly drawings with overall dimensions & clearances required and showing all
features. Drawing shall also indicate the numbers of turns of handwheel (in case
of gear operator) required for operating the valve from full open to full close
position and the painting scheme.

d)

Welding, heat treatment, testing and quality control procedures.

e)

Details of corrosion resistant paint to be applied on the valves.

f)

Design calculation for pressure containing parts.

Manufacture of valves shall commence only after approval of the above documents. Once
approval has been given by Purchaser, any change in design, material and method of
manufacture shall be notified to the Purchaser, whose approval in writing for all changes
shall be obtained before the valves are manufactured.
10.3

Within 30 days from the approval date, Manufacturer shall submit one reproducible and
six copies of the approved drawings, documents and specification as listed in clause 10.2
of this specification.

10.4

Prior to shipment, Manufacturer shall submit one reproducible and six copies of following
:a)
Test certificates as listed in clause 7.0 of this specification.
b)
Manual for installation, erection instructions, maintenance and operation
instructions, including a list of recommended spares for the valves.

10.5

All documents shall be in English Language.

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MECON LIMITED
Delhi

PROCESS & PIPING

DESIGN SECTION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
PLUG VALVES

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION NO. : MEC/TS/05/62/003

REV-2

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11.0

GUARANTEE

11.1

Manufacturer shall guarantee that the materials and machining of valves and fittings
comply with the requirements in this specification and in the Purchase Order.

11.2

Manufacturer is bound to replace or repair all valve parts which should result defective
due to inadequate engineering or to the quality of materials and machining.

11.3

If valve defect or malfunctioning cannot be eliminated, Manufacturer shall replace the

valve without delay.

11.4

Any defect occurring during the period of Guarantee shall be attended to by making all
necessary modifications and repair of defective parts free of charge to the Purchaser as
per the relevant clause of the bid document.

11.5

All expenses shall be to Manufacturers account.

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