STANDARD FOR CERTIFICATION

No. 2.9
Type Approval Programme No. 5-794.40

TYPE APPROVAL OF VALVES

APRIL 2008

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CONTENTS
1.
1.1
1.2
2.
2.1
3.
4.
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
5.
5.1
5.2
6.
7.
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS............................... 5
Scope............................................................................5
Guidance note ..............................................................5
TYPE APPROVAL .................................................. 5
Procedure .....................................................................5
DOCUMENTATION TO BE SUBMITTED ......... 5
MATERIALS ............................................................ 5
General requirements...................................................5
Material certificates .....................................................5
Rubber materials..........................................................5
Steel for elevated temperatures....................................6
DESIGN ..................................................................... 6
General requirements to a valve design.......................6
Strength evaluation ......................................................6
FABRICATION........................................................ 6
CERTIFICATION.................................................... 6
General.........................................................................6
Design ..........................................................................6
Materials ......................................................................6
Type testing .................................................................7
Production testing ........................................................7
Product certificate........................................................7

8.
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
9.
9.1
9.2
10.
10.1
11.
11.1
11.2
11.3
12.

REQUIREMENTS TO VALVES FOR

SPECIAL APPLICATIONS ................................... 7
General ........................................................................ 7
Safety valves for steam ............................................... 7
Valves for LNG/LPG .................................................. 7
Safety valves for chemicals......................................... 7
Valves for fire water hydrants ..................................... 7
Valves for refrigerants................................................. 7
TESTING .................................................................. 8
Type testing ................................................................. 8
Production testing ....................................................... 9
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9
General ........................................................................ 9
CERTIFICATION CONDITIONS ....................... 9
Type Approval Certificate........................................... 9
Certificate retention .................................................... 9
Marking ..................................................................... 10
STANDARDS REFERRED TO IN THIS
DOCUMENT .......................................................... 10

APPENDIX A..................................................................... 11

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Main changes
Changes in the type approval programme are extensive
and re-arranged - thus only given as new, clean text.
In essence there are no new requirements, but outdated requirements have been removed, and some requirements
previously only stated in the type approval programme
have been shifted to the Rules (updating of the latter, in a
separate proposal). Also, a new table giving test requirements for valves in all different ship systems, is part of the
new updated programme.

1. General requirements
1.1 Scope
This Certification Note gives the requirements on which Det
Norske Veritas base their type approval of valves. The following valve designs are covered:

ball valves
butterfly valves
check valves
diaphragm valves
gate valves
globe valves
safety valves for steam/chemicals.

Requirements related to special valve applications, such as

valves for fire water systems, valves on gas bottles, in quick
closing systems on fuel oil tanks, for ship's side or bottom and
valves for refrigerants are also included in this document. The
following valve designs are not covered:
pressure/vacuum relief valves
pressure reducing valves.
Type approval of valves is based upon the requirements in this
Standard for Certification and relevant parts of the following
DNV documents:
Det Norske Veritas Rules for Classification of Ships
Det Norske Veritas Rules for High Speed, Light Craft and
Naval Surface Craft
Det Norske Veritas Offshore Standards.

and initial testing (see paragraph 3 Documentation) shall be

submitted to Det Norske Veritas, and a type approval certificate will be issued when the documents are examined and
found in order.

3. Documentation to be submitted
Three copies of the following documents and information shall
be submitted together with the application for type approval of
valves:
manufacturer's catalogue for the products
sectional drawing(s) with all dimensions necessary for
strength control of the pressure exposed parts of the different valve sizes
material specifications with exact material designation
and reference to recognized national or international material standards for all parts of the valve
data for possible artificial material and rubber
desired field of application and necessary data for the media for which type approval is wanted
operational limitations
maximum working pressure (nominal pressure) for all
valve types and sizes
desired operating temperature range
fabrication procedure specifications
welding procedure specification with qualification in case
any part of the valve is welded
extent of Non-destructive testing (NDT) and acceptance
criteria
detailed description of how the product is marked. This information shall be sufficient to trace a valve to the type approval certificate. It shall as a minimum consist of the
manufacturer's name or trade mark and valve type designation
description of the manufacturer's quality control procedures for the production
documentation of test results from type testing or documentation of strength evaluation as required by this Standard for Certification
reference to national or international codes and/or standards as applicable.

1.2 Guidance note

Requirements to valves can be found in the following parts of
the Rules:

4. Materials

for valves in ship piping and machinery piping systems

Pt.4 Ch.6 Sec.4, 5 and 6
for valves intended for piping systems in the cargo area of
Liquefied Gas Carriers Pt.5 Ch.5 Sec.6
for valves intended for piping systems in the cargo area of
Chemical Carriers Pt.5 Ch.4 Sec.6
for valves intended for piping systems in the cargo area of
Oil Carriers Pt.5 Ch.3 Sec.4.

4.1 General requirements

2. Type Approval

The materials used in the valve parts shall comply with the requirements in this Standard for Certification and/or to Det Norske Veritas Rules for Classification of Ships. Material may
also be specified to comply with recognized national/international material standards such as ASTM, BS, DIN, EN, ISO
etc., when due regard is taken to possible limitations or additional requirements given in the Rules. When valves are designed in accordance with a standard recognized for marine
application the materials as specified in the design standard
will be accepted.

4.2 Material certificates

2.1 Procedure
The type approval procedure consists of the following elements:
design assessment
type testing
certificate retention survey.

Valve bodies and bonnets are to be furnished with material certificates as given in Det Norske Veritas Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.4 Ch.6 Sec.2 Table A2.

4.3 Rubber materials

See Det Norske Veritas Certification Note no. 1.2 for the general procedures for type approval. Documentation of design

Temperature ranges exceeding those tabulated below require a

test report from the rubber manufacturer proving a satisfactory
lifetime of the rubber at maximum design temperature in continuous service or at minimum design temperature when relevant.

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Table 4-1 Generally acceptable temperature range for rubber

used for some media
Maximum temperature, C
Minimum
Type of
temperature,
Seawater
Hydrorubber
Dry air
C
steam
carbons
EPDM
-40 to -70
130
100 - 130
N/A
Hypalon
-20 to -55
120
80 - 90
N/A
Perbunan
-10 to -30
100
80 - 90
60 - 90
(Nitrile)
Viton
-20 to -45
150 - 200 100 - 150
150 - 170
Neoprene
-30 to -50
100
80 - 90
0 - 50
Silicone
-50 to -100
150 - 200
80 - 100
50 - 150
rubber
NOTE: The above table is for guiding purposes only. Temperatures
outside these limits have to be documented. The sealing materials
are to be compatible with the fluids inside the piping system.

4.4 Steel for elevated temperatures

The maximum pressure for which the valves are type approved
is defined as maximum allowable pressure in continuous service at +20C. For elevated temperatures the maximum allowable pressure may have to be reduced dependant on the material
quality. When no documentation of the mechanical properties
at elevated temperatures is available, the pressure will have to
be reduced according to Table 4-2.
Table 4-2 Pressure reduction factors at elevated temperatures
Temperature, Carbon steels,
Low alloyed Stainless steels
C
unalloyed
steels
20
1,00
1.00
1.00
50
1,00
1.00
0.95
100
1,00
1.00
0.85
150
0.89
0.93
0.77
200
0.81
0.87
0.71
250
0,72
0.81
0.67
300
0.65
0.75
0.63
350
0.59
0.69
0.60
400
0.54
0.63
0.58
450
0.50
0.57
0.57
500
N/A
0.52
0.56
550
N/A
N/A
0.55
600
N/A
N/A
0.50

Generally the following maximum metal temperatures will be

accepted in connection with type approval:

Carbon steels, unalloyed:+450C

Low alloyed Mo-steels:+500C
Low alloyed CrMo-steels:+550C
Stainless steels 304L and 316L:+400C
Stainless steels 304, 316 and 321:+600C.

If higher utilisation of the material is wanted, the mechanical

properties of the material at the desired temperature have to be
documented.

5.2 Strength evaluation

5.2.1 When the valves are designed in accordance with a
standard recognized for marine application the following
will be compared to the requirements of the standard and
evaluated in connection with the type approval:
valve composition
dimensions
mechanical properties of the material and it's suitability
for the desired applications
fabrication procedure
the valve manufacturer's quality control procedures
strength calculation.
5.2.2 When the valves are not designed in accordance with
a standard recognised for marine application the strength
of the valve body may be evaluated based one or more of
the following alternatives:

experimental stress analysis

finite element analysis
burst testing
Examples of recognised standards:
EN 12516 1/2/3 Industrial valves- Shell design strength
EN 593 Industrial valves-Metallic butterfly valves
EN 12334 Industrial valves-Cast iron check valves
EN 1171 Industrial valves-Cast iron gate valves
EN 12284 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps-ValvesRequirements, testing and marking
API 6D
ASME 1634.

6. Fabrication
The dimensions of the forging or casting in areas subject to
machining shall be so designed that it will be possible to machine off sufficient amount of material to remove all surface
defects and decarbonised material. Reduction of the thickness
in any place to less than 93% of the nominal thickness is not
permitted. In no case more than 3 mm shall be removed. The
transitions between grinded and unaffected areas shall be
smoothly rounded. Surface defects may be removed by chipping or gouging provided that the surfaces of the resulting depression are subsequent ground smooth to unaffected material.
Complete elimination of defective material is to be demonstrated by non-destructive examination.
Welding repair may be accepted on defect casting made of
weldable material based on the requirements given in Pt.2 Ch.2
Sec.7.

7. Certification
7.1 General
The following certification requirements are applicable for all
type of valves if not stated otherwise in requirements to valves
for special applications.

5. Design
5.1 General requirements to a valve design
The valves shall be designed in compliance with the requirements given in Pt.4 Ch.6 Sec.6 and 1.2 Guidance Note in this
Standard for Certification.
All valves larger than DN 50 to be type approved for hydrocarbon service shall be equipped with an anti-static device that
will ensure electrical conductivity between the ball, disc, gate
or plug etc. and the valve body. For valve sizes DN 50 and
smaller only electrical conductivity between the ball, disc, gate
or plug and the valve stem is required.

7.2 Design
The valves shall be designed in accordance with paragraph 5.1.
Strength evaluation of the valve is to be in accordance with
paragraph 5.2. Fabrication of valves is to be in accordance with
paragraph 6.

7.3 Materials
Materials are to be delivered with materials certificates as given in Det Norske Veritas Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.4
Ch.6 Sec.2 Table A2.

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7.4 Type testing

Type testing is to be performed in accordance with paragraph
9.1 and Table A-1 in Appendix A.

7.5 Production testing

Production testing is to be performed in accordance with paragraph 9.2 and Table A-1 in Appendix A.

7.6 Product certificate

DNV product certificates are required for valves with
DN > 100 mm having a design pressure, p > 16 bar and for ship
side valves with DN > 100 mm regardless of pressure rating.
For other valves manufacturers certificate is accepted.

8. Requirements to valves for special applications

8.1 General
In addition to the requirements given in paragraph 8 the valves
have to comply with the requirements given in paragraph 1 to
7 in this Standard for Certification.

8.2 Safety valves for steam

8.2.1 General
Determination of discharge coefficient and verification of capacity.
This is to be performed according to a recognised standard. For
valves manufactured in a number of sizes exceeding 6, 3 samples are to be selected for testing. For valves manufactured in
less sizes, 2 samples are to be selected for testing. The tests
shall be carried out using 3 significantly different settings of
each size of the valve. Each test shall be carried out minimum
3 times. The accuracy of flow measurement equipment shall be
within 2%. A recognised test laboratory may be accepted for
performing the tests. Alternatively DNV can witness the test at
the manufacturer's premises.
8.2.2 Check of set pressure and reset pressure
Each test shall be carried out minimum 3 times at ambient temperature. The set pressure shall be sealed by the use of a robust
non-corrosive wire. The surveyor will issue a declaration regarding set pressure and date of testing according to the DNV
Ship Rules.
The set pressure deviation is not to exceed:
0 up to 1.5 bar: 10%
1.5 up to 3.0 bar: 6%
3.0 up to 20 bar: 3%
20 up to 100 bar: 2%
> 100 bar:
1.5%
A DNV product certificate is required from production testing
of safety valves. A leakage test of the valve body according to
the requirements in paragraph 9.2.1 shall be performed. The
test pressure shall be 1, 5 times the design pressure. Seat leakage test according to the requirements of paragraph 9.2.2 to 1.1
times the design pressure shall be performed.
The seat leakage test shall be performed after reset usually at
90% of the set pressure. Test to be performed at minimum design temperature.
8.2.3 Certification requirements
DNV product certificates are required for valves with DN > 40
mm. For other valves manufacturers certificate is accepted.

8.3 Valves for LNG/LPG

8.3.1 General
The design pressure shall be minimum 5 bar.

8.3.2 Certification requirements

Materials are to be delivered with materials certificates as given in DNV Rules Pt.5 Ch.5 Sec.2.
DNV product certificate is required for valves with DN > 100
mm. For other valves manufacturers certificate is accepted.

8.4 Safety valves for chemicals

8.4.1 Certification requirements
Materials are to be delivered with materials certificates as given in Det Norske Veritas Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.5
Ch.4 Sec.2 Table D1.
DNV product certificates are required for valves with
DN > 100 mm. For other valves manufacturers certificate is
accepted.

8.5 Valves for fire water hydrants

8.5.1 General
Valves made of, or equipped with, material that may disintegrate, be destroyed or in other ways render ineffective by heat,
shall be fire tested in accordance with paragraph 9.1.5.
8.5.2 Certification requirements
DNV product certificates are required for valves with
DN > 100 mm having a design pressure, p > 16 bar. For other
valves manufacturers certificate is accepted.

8.6 Valves for refrigerants

8.6.1 General
In addition to the requirements of section 3 the following information shall be given:
type of refrigerant
description of valve function
working range for possible automatic pressure/temperature regulating mechanism.
8.6.2 Design
The strength of the valve body and other pressurized parts shall
be evaluated according to one or more of the alternatives described in section 5 Design. Strength calculations shall be
based on the material design stress at ambient temperature
(about 20C). Using a material with higher design stress than
allowed by DIN 3158 will not qualify for a corresponding reduction in wall thickness. An increase in wall thickness may,
however be required in case the maximum design temperature
is above +100C. Screws, bolts and nuts joining the different
pressure exposed parts shall be designed to absorb all the forces they may be exposed to due to variations in pressure and
temperature. It shall be possible to exchange and re-tighten the
stem packing while the valve is pressurized. Screwed-on valve
bonnets are not permitted on valves with DN40 or bigger.
When the design temperature is below -40C care shall be taken that the stem packing does not restrict the operational ability
of the valve. Valves with extended stem or heated stem packing or equivalent shall therefore be used if the minimum design
temperature is below -40C.Adjustments of the stem packing
shall be possible without big encroachments in the insulation.
Non-integral seats or linings and stuffing boxes shall be locked
in such a manner that they cannot become loose in service.
Every pressure exposed part, including the packings, of the
valve that is physically in contact with the refrigerant during
normal service shall be made from a material that remains unaffected by the refrigerant, and all other material, including
bolt-, screw- and nut material, shall be suitable for the pressure/temperature rates specified. Metallic material that may be
subject to ageing shall not be used. Castings shall be stress relieved or given another suitable heat treatment with controlled
cooling. The purpose of this is to remove possible residual

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8.6.3 Certification requirements

DNV product certificates are required for valves with
DN > 100 mm having a design pressure, p > 16 bar. For other
valves manufacturers certificate is accepted.

4
3.6
Reduction factor, f

stresses from the casting.

The correlation between the material used and the pressure/
temperature rating will be evaluated as outlined in DIN 3158
"Valves for use in refrigerating systems; safety requirements,
testing and marking". Equivalent material qualities to those
mentioned in DIN 3158 may be accepted. Materials not corresponding to the qualities allowed by DIN 3158 table 1A, B, C,
D, E, F, G, H, I, K and L are subject to special consideration.

3.2
2.8
2.4
2

9. Testing

200

9.1 Type testing

9.1.1 For valves intended for special application, see
Table A-1 in Appendix A for test requirements
9.1.2 Burst test of the valve body
Valve bodies shall be selected at random from stock. For a
number of valve body sizes of the same or close comparable
design, one size tested will qualify the next upper and the next
lower size. The burst test shall be performed on minimum one
sample of each testing size. When the minimum nominal thickness of the pressure exposed parts is changed in steps (two or
more nominal valve sizes have the same thickness) the largest
size shall be selected for testing. The valve body shall be connected to a hydraulic pressure source that is able to raise the
pressure in steps of 5 bar up to the calculated minimum burst
pressure.
The test rig shall have sufficient range of recording, and shall
be equipped with calibrated pressure/time recording instruments for permanent recording of the pressure/time curve.
All openings of the valve body shall be blinded. The valve
body shall be filled with the hydraulic fluid. One of the blinds
shall be equipped with nipples for venting, and have the necessary connection(s) to the pressure source.
Care shall be taken that all air is purged before the valve body
is pressurized. The pressure shall be raised in steps of about
1/10 of calculated burst pressure. The test specimens shall be
checked for external leakage between each pressure step, up to
the calculated burst pressure. When the calculated burst pressure is reached, the pressure shall be kept constant for at least 5
minutes. The pressure may then at the manufacturer's option be
raised further until burst occurs. Minimum required burst pressure shall be calculated according to the following formula:

Pburst = Pw

b f

bt

where:
Pburst = minimum required burst pressure, N/mm2
Pw
= maximum design pressure, N/mm2
f
= reduction factor according to Fig. 9-1. It may be calculated as:
f = 4 0.002 (Max. working pressure 200)

= material and welding factor:

= 1.0 for forged material
= 0.8 for cast material
= 0.8 for valve bodies built up by welding.
b
= actual minimum tensile strength of the material
specified for the valve body at ambient temperature,
N/mm2
bt
= actual minimum tensile strength of the material
specified for the valve body at maximum design
temperature, N/mm2.

400
600
800
1000
Max. working pressure, bar

1200

Figure 9-1
Reduction factor f when calculating the minimum burst pressure
for nominal working pressures above 200 bar

No external leakage or permanent, visible deformation is permitted in any part of the valve body at any time before the minimum calculated burst pressure is obtained.
9.1.3 Fire test
Valves made of, or equipped with, material that may disintegrate, be destroyed or in other ways render ineffective by heat
and that are wanted type approved for systems where fire resistance is required shall be fire tested according to the procedures outlined in API STD 607 or equivalent. Valves used for
regulating purposes or other purposes where tightness is not required may be accepted for hydrocarbon process systems without a fire test.
9.1.4 Fire testing of valves for fire hydrants
Valves made of, or equipped with, material that may disintegrate, be destroyed or in other ways render ineffective by heat,
shall be tested as follows:
Fill the valves with water and apply a static pressure of 8, 3 bar
(120 psi). This pressure shall be maintained during the test.
Place the valves in a suitable furnace or oven where a temperature of 540C (1000F) shall be maintained for 20 minutes.
The valves shall be tested in closed position with the pressure
applied to one side of the valve seat. The other end shall be
open to the atmosphere through a pipe leading to the outside of
the furnace or oven. At the end of the test the maximum external leakage rate shall not exceed that given in Table 9-1. The
valves shall be operable after completion of this test.
Table 9-1 Maximum leakage rate after fire testing
Nominal valve size,
Maximum leakage rate,
DN
Litres/minute
40
1.25
50
2.00
65
4.00
80
6.25
100
9.75
125
14.25
150
22.25
200
25.00
250
25.00
300
25.00

9.1.5 Testing of valves for LNG/LPG

All types of valves for LNG/LPG are to be type tested according to paragraph 9.1. If the valves are intended to be used in

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systems with design temperature below -55C the valves are to

be subjected to a prototype test in accordance with requirements given in Pt.5 Ch.5 Sec.6 C801. Testing according to
BS 6364 or equivalent will be accepted.

on a special agreement called Manufacturing Survey Arrangement, MSA. For other valves a pressure test certificate from
the manufacturer signed by a responsible Quality Assurance
person will be accepted.

9.2 Production testing

9.2.3 Pneumatic pressure test

The hydraulic pressure test may be substituted be a pneumatic
pressure test up to the maximum design pressure when necessary.

9.2.1 Leakage test of the valve body

Each valve to be delivered as "type approved by DNV" shall
be subject to a hydraulic pressure test of the valve housing.
This test shall be performed while the valve is in open position.
The valve shall be ready assembled before the test commences.
All openings shall be blinded. Fill the valve with the testing
fluid, purge all possible air, and connect the valve to a hydraulic pressure source able to deliver sufficient pressure. Pressurise the valve assembly to 1, 5 times the maximum allowable
working pressure.
However, valves for regulating purposes that are equipped
with details sensible to over-pressure, such as bellows, membranes, anchor tubes for magnetic valves etc., may be pressurized to 1,1 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
Keep the test pressure constant for at least one minute and inspect the valve for external leakage. No external leakage is permitted at any time during this test.
Duration and acceptance criterion is given in Table 9-2.
9.2.2 Seat leakage test
All possible air shall be purged. The test shall be performed after closing the valve with normal closing torque without application of external forces. The test pressure shall be at least
equal to the maximum design pressure. Test liquid shall be water or other suitable medium subject to consideration.
For valves intended for LNG or LPG the valves are to be subjected to a seat and stem leakage test at a pressure equal to 1.1
times the maximum design pressure.
Duration and acceptance criterion is given in Table 9-2.
Ball valves: The pressure shall be applied to each end successfully. The other end shall be open to the atmosphere.
Butterfly valves: The pressure shall be applied to the inlet end
of the valve. In case the valve is designed for flow in both directions, the pressure shall be applied to each end successfully.
The other end shall be open to the atmosphere.
Check valves: The pressure shall be applied to the disc from
the outlet end. The inlet shall be open to the atmosphere.
Diaphragm valves: The pressure shall be applied to each end
successfully. The other end shall be open to the atmosphere.
Gate valves: Each seat shall be tested by applying the test pressure successfully on each side of the closed valve. The other
end shall be open to the atmosphere. Alternatively, both seats
may be tested at the same time by applying the test pressure to
the space between the seats through the body or bonnet. Both
ends shall then be open to the atmosphere.
Globe valves: The pressure shall be applied to the disc from
the inlet end. The outlet end shall be open to the atmosphere.
Needle valves: The pressure shall be applied to the disc from
the inlet end. The outlet end shall be open to the atmosphere.
Plug valves: The pressure shall be applied to each end successfully. The other end shall be open to the atmosphere. For the
body test and the seat leakage test table applies.
The pressure tests shall be witnessed by a DNV surveyor when
the valves are to be delivered for ship applications, and

are to be fitted on ship side or bottom, or

have a nominal diameter of more than 25 mm in Class I
and Class II systems onboard.
The witnessing by a DNV surveyor may be waived dependant

Table 9-2 Test duration for production testing

Size
Shell, minutes
Seat, minutes
100 mm ( 4")
2
5
125 - 250 mm
5
5
(5" - 10")
275 mm - 450 mm
10
5
(11" - 18 ")
475 mm ( 19")
15
5
Acceptance criterion
No leakage
Drop tight

9.2.4 Test report

The result of the tests shall be documented by test certificates
or test reports.
The test report shall at least contain the following information:

name of the testing laboratory, and testing date

description of the product(s) tested
a short description of the testing procedure
test results and possible test events
maximum design pressure
temperature range (maximum and minimum temperature)
reference to applicable design rules, codes, standards, or
other regulations
marking of product.
A responsible person shall sign the report. Responsible person
in this relation can be a surveyor from DNV or superior person
at an independent testing laboratory. In some cases the Q.A.Manager at manufacturer may sign the reports when his Q.A.system is approved by DNV. The burst test report is to be
signed by a DNV surveyor if this test is performed at the manufacturer's premises.

10. Installation
10.1 General
No specific requirements regarding the installation are given in
this document. The installation of the different valves has to
comply with the requirements given in Det Norske Veritas
Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.4 Ch.6 Sec.4, 5 and 6.

11. Certification Conditions

11.1 Type Approval Certificate
When the design assessment and type testing are successfully
completed and the documentation has been examined a type
approval certificate will be issued and normally given a validity period of 4 years.

11.2 Certificate retention

The manufacturer/holder of the certificate has to apply in writing for renewal of his certificate(s). For retention and renewal
of the type approval, a DNV Surveyor shall perform a survey
every second year and before the expiry date of the certificate
to verify that the conditions for the type approval are complied
with and to witness testing as described in the type approval
certificate.

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12. Standards referred to in this document

11.3 Marking
Each valve shall be clearly marked for identification. The identification marking may be performed on the body or on a plate
of non-corrosive material. When a metallic plate is used, the
plate shall be permanently fixed to the body.
Identification marking on the body shall be located to nonstressed areas and shall be clearly legible. The identification
marking shall as a minimum include the following:

manufacturer's name or trade mark

valve type designation
size
maximum design pressure or pressure class
arrow to indicate direction of flow on one way flow
valves.

Additional marking may be required by the applicable standard. Information of the content of the marking and layout shall
be submitted together with the application.

API STD 607 Fire test for soft-seated quarter-turn valves

BS 6364 Specification for valves for cryogenic service
DIN 3158 Valves for use in refrigerating systems; safety
requirements, testing and marking
EN 10204 Metallic products - Types of inspection documents
NS-EN 738-1 Pressure regulators for use with medical
gases - Pressure regulators and pressure regulators with
flow metering devices.
NS-EN 849 Transportable gas cylinders Cylinder valves - Specification and type testing
ISO 10729 Transportable gas cylinders Cylinder valves - Specification and type testing
EN 12516 1/2/3 Industrial valves- Shell design strength
EN 593 Industrial valves-Metallic butterfly valves
EN 12334 Industrial valves-Cast iron check valves
EN 1171 Industrial valves-Cast iron gate valves
EN 12284 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps-ValvesRequirements, testing and marking.

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Appendix A
Table A-1 Test requirements for valves intended for special application
System
Type test acc. to paragraph 9.1_
Closing valves
Regulation valves
Flammable fluids (Flash point 60C)
1
Cargo oil
21) and 32)
21)
1)
2
Crude oil washing
2
21)
1)
3
Vent
2
21)
Flammable fluids (Flash point > 60C)
4
Cargo oil lines
21) and 32), 3)
21)
1)
2),
3)
5
Fuel oil
2 and 3
21)
1)
2),
3)
6
Lubrication oil
2 and 3
21)
1)
2),
3)
7
Hydraulic oil
2 and 3
21)
1)
2),
3)
8
Thermal oil
2 and 3
21)
Inert gas
9
Water seal effluent lines
21)
21)
1)
10
Scrubber effluent lines
2
21)
1)
11
Main lines
2
21)
1)
12
Distribution lines
2
21)
Sea water
13
Bilge lines
21) and 32), 3)
21)
1)
2)
1)
14
Fire main and water spray
2 and 3 or
2 and 32) or
21) and 42), 4)
21) and 42),4)
1)
2)
15
Foam
2 and 3 or
21) and 32) or
21) and 42), 4)
21) and 42), 4)
1)
2)
16
Sprinkler
2 and 3 or
21) and 32) or
21) and 42), 3)
21) and 42), 4)
17
Ballast
21) and 32), 3)
21)
18
Cooling water
21) and 32), 3)
21)
19
Tank cleaning
21)
21)
20
Non-essential
21)
21)
Fresh water
21
Cooling water
21) and 32), 3)
21)
22
Condensate return
21) and 32), 3)
21)
23
Non-essential
21)
21)
LNG
24
Liquefied gas, working temperature t < -55 C
21), 32) and 5
21) and 5
25
Liquefied gas, working temperature t -55 C
21), 32) and 5
21) and 5
26
LPG
21), 32) and 5
21) and 5
Miscellaneous
29
Starting/control air
21)
21)
30
Service air (non-essential
21)
21)
31
Brine
21) and 42), 3)
21)
32
CO2
21)
21)
33
Steam
21) and
21) and
section 8.2.2
section 8.2.2
34
Sanitary
21)
21)
1)
35
Refrigerants
2
21)

Production test
acc. to paragraph 9.2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2
1 and 2

1)

Burst test of the valve body is to be performed if required by part 5.2 in this type approval programme

2)

Fire tested in accordance with 9.1.4 is required, if the valves contain elements that may disintegrate or in other ways be rendered ineffective
by heat

3)

Valves that are wanted type approved for systems where fire resistance is required either by the DNV Rules, Pt.4 Ch.1 Sec.3 B500 or by
the purchaser is to be fire tested in accordance with part 9.1.4

4)

Valves tested in accordance with the requirements given in part 9.1.5 can only be used as valves for fire hydrants.

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