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Content
1 Purpose .......................................................................................................... 1
2 Scope .............................................................................................................. 1
3 References ..................................................................................................... 1
4 Introduction .................................................................................................... 2
5 Test Procedures at LESER ........................................................................... 3
6 Test Equipment at LESER ............................................................................. 3
7 Seat tightness test procedure, Test P12 ...................................................... 3
8 Shell Tightness test procedure P11 ............................................................. 14
9 Back seat tightness, test P21 (tightness outwards) ................................... 16
10 Tightness of Pressure Seals of POSVs ....................................................... 18
11 Qualifications of the staff .............................................................................. 20
12 Certification .................................................................................................... 20
13 Demands of standards .................................................................................. 20
14 Appendix 1: Seat tightness requirements acc. to API 527 ......................... 22
15 Appendix 2: Seat tightness LESER Standard tightness requirement for spring
safety valve ......................................................................................................... 23
16 Appendix 3: Seat tightness LESER increased tightness requirements .... 25
17 Seat tightness LESER increased tightness requirements POSV, Type 810, Pop
Action pilot .......................................................................................................... 26
18 Seat tightness LESER increased tightness requirements POSV, Type 810,
Modulate Action Pilot ......................................................................................... 27
19 Back Seat tightness, LESER standard requirements for POSVs .............. 28
20 Seat tightness acc. to PAS 1085 -SV............................................................ 29
21 Appendix API Standard 527 .......................................................................... 30
1 Purpose
This LESER Global (LGS) compiles the requirements of standards and describes the
procedure of tightness testing of safety valves and pilot operated safety valves and also
their Certification.
2 Scope
This LGS applies to all members of the LESER quality cluster, as well as at national and
overseas representatives and approved LESER service repair shops, in case of service on
LESER’s account.
3 References
LID_DE 1704.41, LGS 0201, LGS 0222, LDeS_0201.02
DIN EN ISO 4126-1 Safety devices for protection against excessive pressure
Part 1: Safety valves,
DIN EN ISO 4126-4 Safety devices for protection against excessive pressure
Part 4: Pilot-operated safety valves
DIN EN ISO 12266-1 Industrial valves: Testing of valves, part 1: Pressure tests, test
procedures and acceptance criteria
Disclosure cat.: II proofread by: Mi publish date: 01/20/16 effect.date: 01/16

author: La released by: Win replaces: 220-01 status: Publishe
resp. depart.: QM date of release: 01/20/16 revision No.: 6 d
doc. type: LGS change rep. No.: NA retention 10y.
period:
DIN EN ISO 12266-2 Industrial valves – Testing of valves, part 2: Tests, test
procedures and acceptance criteria, supplementary
requirements
DIN EN 1593 Tightness test, bubble test
DIN EN 14291 Foam producing solutions for leak detection on gas installations
DIN EN 10204 Metallic products- Types of inspection documents
ASME Code Section VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels

API 527 American Petroleum Institute
Seat Tightness of Pressure Relief Valves
4 Introduction
All LESER safety valves have to be test on tightness except SKD Kits Compact
Performance-Valves (ref. to LID_DE 1704.41).
The tightness test is a production test and is set up to ensure that each safety valve fulfils
the requirements for which they have been design without suffering from leakage of
pressurized parts or seals.
The tightness test is standard practised at LESER (100 %) after the set pressure was be
demonstrated.
The leakage rates shall be document. In case the observed leakage rate exceeds the
defined specification limit, the valve must be subject to the LESER quality rework process.
The test requirements and acceptance criteria shall be according to Appendix.
4.1 Test media

The following test media are to be use at LESER: Air, helium, water and steam.
The test medium for determining the seat tightness, air, steam or water, shall be the same
as that used for determining the set pressure of the valve.
For dual- service valves, the test medium, air, steam or water, shall be the same as the
primary relieving medium. (API Standard 527).
Upon customer request, LESER can conduct the tightness test using Helium as test
medium for higher accuracy.
4.2 Pressure range

The set pressure range by safety valve is regulate as follows:
- acc. to ASME Code pressure range starts with 15 psi (1,03 bar)
- acc. to DGRL 97/23 pressure range starts with 0,5 bar
- acc. to DIN EN ISO 4126-1 pressure range starts with 0,1 bar.
The test pressure for the leakage is applied according the set pressure range.

period:
4.3 Test pressure

The test pressure is regulated according set pressure range and requirement by API527
for each test procedure and is fixed in Appendix 1 to 11.
4.4 Test duration

The test duration is regulated according standards requirement for each test procedure
and is fixed in Appendix 1 to 11.
4.5 Temperature
As a standard technique, the minimum or maximum temperature shall not be bellow 5°C
(40°F) nor above 50°C (125°F) during the test. (ASME Code Section V, Article 10).
4.6 Acceptance Criteria

Leakage rates, measured during the determined test period, shall not exceed the fixed
leakage rates defined for the relevant types/designs. The leakages rates are fixed in
Appendix.
5 Test Procedures at LESER

Following test procedures for tightness are to be applied for LESER safety valves and
POSVs:
- Seat tightness test procedure, Test P12
- Shell tightness test procedure, Test P11
- Back seat Tightness test procedure, Test P21
- Tightness test procedure for pressure seals
Test medium is water, gas (air or helium) and steam.
6 Test Equipment at LESER

The LESER safety valves are assembled and tested on an assembly and test benches.
The assembly and test benches consist of the following subunits:
- fixture system (incl. adaptors)
- pressure system (air)
- pressure measurement system
- bubble count device (Kellog test)
- valve submerge basin
LESER POSVs are assembled and tested on assembly and test benches for POSVs. The
benches consist of the following sub units:
- pilot assembly and test bench where the pilots are assembled and set
- assembly and test bench for fully assembled POSV: in this place the full POSV is
assembled, set and tested.
7 Seat tightness test procedure, Test P12
7.1 Definition
Seat tightness means tightness between seat and disc. A safety valve/POSV is
considered to be tight between seat and disc, if all requirements of the relevant
standard are performed.
period:
Following measures for determination of seat tightness can be used:

o Leakage Rate in mbar l/s,
o Leakage Volume in cm³/min. and
o Number of bubbles/min.
Testing of seat tightness will be carried out at ambient temperature.
7.2 Requirements of LESER

Due to the fact that API 527 is the sole international approved standard which
regulates tightness requirements for safety valves in special, LESER in its function
as global company refers to this standard only. However, LESER considers also
tightness requirements acc. to DIN EN 12266 and EN ISO 4126-4.
Appendix 1: Seat tightness API 527 Requirements

Test conditions and requirements for seat tightness acc. to API 527 are subject of
this Appendix.
Appendix 2: Seat tightness, LESER standard requirements for SVs,

Test conditions and tightness requirements acc. to API 527 and DIN EN 12266 for
seat tightness and general requirements are deviated in Appendix 2 to 4.
Appendix 3: Seat tightness, LESER improved tightness requirements for SVs,

Test conditions and requirements of tightness for increased tightness are
summarized in this Appendix. The allowable leakage rate for metal-sealing safety
valves with “increased tightness” equals half of allowable leakage rate for “general
tightness”. It has to be considered that in case of tightness requirements which
exceed the standard higher lapping effort and higher costs will arise.
Appendix 4: Seat tightness, LESER standard requirements for POSVs

Test conditions and requirements for seat tightness acc. to API 527, EN ISO 4126-4
and DIN EN 12266 of POSVs (standard requirements) are subject of this Appendix.
7.3 Scope
The testing procedure of seat tightness for each valve occurs after setting and
checking of cold differential set pressure on test bench in accordance with operation
chart, which is deposited in SAP System.
7.4 Test media

The following test media are to be used at LESER: Air, helium, water and steam.
7.5 Test pressure

The pressure range is regulated as follows:
- Acc. to ASME Code pressure range starts with 15 psi (1,03 bar)
- Acc. to DGRL 97/23 pressure range starts with 0,5 bar
- Acc. to DIN EN ISO 4126-1 pressure range starts with 0,1 bar.
At LESER the performance of pressure range and test pressure requirements acc.
to API 527 is as follows (table 1):

period:
Set pressure / cold differential set Test pressure, ptest

pressure, p0 , bar bar
0,1< p0 < 0,7 0,5* p0

0,7 ≤ p0 ≤ 3,5 p0 - 0,35
p0 > 3,5 0,9* p0
Table 1: Test pressures for seat tightness testing
7.6 Test duration

After a short damping time, the test pressure has to be retained over the entire
determined test period (ref. to App. 2 and 4).
7.7 Test method for the seat tightness test

Considering a.m. requirements of LESER, following test procedures are utilized for
seat leakage test:
- Seat tightness test procedure with air, procedure of bubble counting
- Seat tightness test procedure acc. to PAS 1085
- Seat tightness test procedure with air, application of test fluid
- Seat tightness test procedure with helium
- Seat tightness test procedure with water
- Seat tightness test procedure with steam
7.8 Testing of seat tightness with air, bubbles emission test procedure
7.8.1 Applicability
This procedure of seat leakage test with air, counting number of bubbles, is
practised in case of safety valves with gastight design (lifting device H4, cap H2,
closed bonnet).
For POSVs this test is first carried out on the pilot, afterwards the full system
(POSV) is tested.
7.8.2 Test Equipment for SVs (Kellog-Test)

Testing of seat tightness with air, counting number of bubbles is practised at
assembler working place. Following parts are components of the assembly work
place:
 Clamp station (with adapter discs)
 Pressure system (air)
 Pressure gauge system
 Bubble counting instrument
Following features of bubble counting instrument, shown in fig. 1, correspond to

API 527:
 Inner tube diameter Ø = 6,12 mm
 Water head t =12,7 mm
 Bubble volume = 0,295 cm³
period:
Fig. 1
7.8.3 Test Equipment for POSVs

The test of seat tightness of the pilot is tested on the pilot assembly bench. For this
purpose a bubble test device fulfilling the requirements of API 527 is installed.
The full POSV the test is carried out on the PSV assembly bench, which is also
equipped with a bubble test device.
A sketch of the bubble test device is given by graph 1. This device is fulfilling the
API527 requirements with the following parameters:
7.8.4 Test duration

After a short damping time, the test pressure has to be retained over the entire
determined test period (ref. to App. 2 and 4).
7.8.5 Test pressure

After setting and checking of cold differential set pressure p0 a blow down up to test
pressure ptest has to be carried out. The test pressure ptest is defined in table 1.
For all pilot operated safety valve whose set pressure is greater than 30 bar the
leakage rate shall be determinate with the test pressure at 30 percent of the set
pressure too.
7.8.6 Test description

Spring Safety Valves
Angle typed flanged safety valves are mounted via clamping jaw vertically at the
inlet 0flange on the test bench. For the sealing a rubber pad is laid down under the
inlet flange of safety valve. For safety valves with screwed connection, a clamping
device with screwed connection is needed. After valve setting the leakage test is
carried out.

period:
The pressure will be reduced by 10% resp. in case of set pressures  3,5 bar by
0,35 bar. After 10 seconds of slowdown the leakage rate will be determined (test
time 10 s). The amount of air leakage escaping from the inlet via the seal between
seat and disc causes a low excess pressure in the closed outlet chamber. This
excess pressure will be decomposed in the water tank in form of escaping bubbles.
The escaping bubbles are counted in determined test time (ref. to appendix 2 and
3). The volume of bubbles is defined by resp. depends on the water head and inner
width of dipping tube.
The leakage rate shall not exceed the limited leakage rates depending on the flow
area d0 and valve design as mentioned in appendix 2 and 3.
POSV
The testing of POSVs corresponds to a two sets sequence:
1/
The pilot is fixed on the PILOT assembly bench, set and tested for tightness.
Pilot bodies along with the manifold block are attached to the pilot assembly
bench with four screws. Sealing is achieved using suitable o-rings.
After assembly and pressure setting of the pilot the seat tightness test is
carried out. The inlet pressure is increased to meet the test pressure and
after a defined damping period the leakage rate is determined. The bubble
test device is hooked up to the outlet and the bubbles created within the test
period are counted.
The testing procedures are implemented as part of the overall assembly and
testing procedure of the control program.
2/
Every completed POSV is tested for its respective CDTP. Usually this is
achieved by setting the PILOT and therefore no additional setting is required.
Consequently tightness of the seat is tested.
For the fully assembled POSV the tightness of the seat is defined as the
tightness between seat and disk of the main valve.
For the test the inlet of the POSV is clamped (perpendicular) to the test bench.
The pressure in the inlet is increased to the respective test pressure and after
a suitable damping period the leakage rate is determined. The observable
bubbles within the testing period are then counted.
7.8.7 Acceptance criteria

Leakage rates, measured during the determined test period, shall not exceed the
fixed leakage rates defined for the relevant types/designs. The leakages rates are
fixed in Appendix 2 and 4.
The seat tightness standard - requirements of spring safety valve made in

Works- Hohenwestedt are defined at LDeS 0201.02.

period:
7.8.8 Certification
The testing of seat tightness with air (bubble emission procedure) is documented in
the SAP system and confirmed by inspection test certificate 3.1 acc. to DIN EN
10204. (LESER CGA)
If test report for seat leakage test is required, it has to be accessed with option code
M66.
7.9 Tightness Test acc. to PAS 1085:2008
7.9.1 Scope
The seat tightness test according to PAS 1085 is only applied to spring loaded safety
valves. The seat tightness test is only applied to safety valves in gas tight configurations
(lifting aid H4, cap H2 and closed bonnet).
7.9.2 Test Pressure, Stabilizing Time and Inspection Time

The test pressure and stabilizing time depend on the CDTP and the nominal size,
respectively. The inspection time is 1 minute for all safety valves.
The defined stabilizing times and test pressures are listed in tables 2 and 3.
Set pressure, p0 Test pressure,

bar ptestf
bar
>= 1,0 0,97 x p0
< 1,0 0,9 x p0
Table 2: Test pressure for seat tightness test, acc. to PAS 1085
Nominal Stabilizing time Inspection Allowed leakage

size Time (Bubbles/Minute)
Up to DN
1 min. 1 min. 3
200
Over DN
3 min. 1 min. 3
250
Table 3: Stabilizing Time, Inspection Time and leakage rates acc. to PAS 1085
7.9.3 Test Procedure
- Fix safety valve on test bench in upright position

- Adjust set pressure of safety valves acc. to LGS 0202
- Release pressure and attach inspection tube to outlet, then increase pressure to test
pressure according to table 2.
- Determination of leakage rate starts after the stabilizing time defined in table 3 or latest
after the release of the first bubble from the tube opening.
- The determination of the leakage rate is done over a period of one minute. Relevant
are only those bubbles, which were released from the tube during this inspection time.

period:
- The observed number of relevant bubbles is recorded. If this number exceeds the
allowed number of bubbles as defined in table 3, the valve must be subject to the
LESER quality rework process.
7.9.4 Acceptance Criteria

The test parameters and the acceptance criteria are listed in the table of appendix 14.12
(seat tightness acc. PAS 1085 for safety valves).
7.10 Seat tightness test procedure with air, another method
7.10.1 Applicability
In case of non-gas tight safety valve design (lifting device H3, open bonnet), the
seat leakage test is carried out with procedure of applying test fluid (acc. to DIN EN
1593). The application of test fluid is a qualitative test procedure, because the
quantitative procedure of bubble counting (leakage rate) is not possible.
7.10.2 Test equipment

The seat leakage test by using air, procedure of test fluid application, can be carried
out at the assembly working place. Following parts are components of the assembly
working place:
 Clamp station (with adapter discs)
 Pressure system (air)
 Pressure gauge system
 Bubble counting instrument
As test fluid a foamy lotion acc. to DIN EN 14291, leakage finder, is used. The test
fluid shall be non-volatile (it shall not dry at test temperature during test period) and
viscous.

Angle typed flanged safety valves are mounted via clamping jaw vertically at the
inlet flange on the test bench. For the sealing a rubber pad is laid down under the
inlet flange of safety valve (fig. 2).
After setting of safety valve the seat leakage test is carried out. A foamy lotion is
drawn over the outlet orifice. The extension under pressure impact and the
accumulate leakage volume can be observed at the outlet.
Test time amounts 5 seconds. The sealing between seat and disc fulfils the
tightness requirements of this standard, if arises bubble extends not more than
5 mm during test time.
In case of nominal sizes DNA  DN100 an opening reducing rubber plug is adopted,
because only for nominal sizes up to  DN 80 bubbles can be drawn reliable.

period:
Fig. 2
Austritt
outlet
Eintritt
inlet
Prüftisch
test bench
7.10.4 Certification, Option Code

The testing of seat tightness with air, applying of test liquid procedure, is
documented in the SAP system and confirmed by an inspection certificate
according to DIN EN 10204.
If inspection certificate for seat tightness test is required, it has to be accessed

with option code M22.
7.11 Seat tightness test procedure with helium
The testing of seat tightness with helium is a special case of testing and is practised
on customer demand only. This test can be carried out for all safety valve types,
even though the helium test is very extensive for open valves.

LESER uses a helium leak detector for the helium test procedure:
Technical Characteristic:
Max. Pressure 15 mbar

Minimum detectable Helium. Leakage rate:
- Vacuum method ≤ 5* 10 -12 mbar l/sec
- sniffing method < 1* 10 -7 mbar l/sec
Maximum indicated Helium- Leakage rate 0,1 mbar l/sec
Measuring range 12 decade

period:
7.11.3 Test method

With this helium leak detector different test procedures for seat tightness can be
practised. LESER uses following test methods:
 Procedure of overpressure (sniffing method)
 Procedure of leakage detector in vacuum.(spraying method)
7.11.4 Test pressure

The test pressure has to correspond to the pressure values at ambient temperature
mentioned in App. 2 and 3.
7.11.5 Test duration

The test pressure has to hold up at least 5 min.

Overpressure procedure (sniffing method):
After setting the relevant safety valve with air on cold-differential set pressure, it will
be carried to the helium test lab. After safety valve is mounted via clamping jaw at
the inlet flange on the test bench, it will be pressurized with helium. After reaching
the test pressure leakage rate is determined via probe at the outlet.
Procedure of leakage detection in vacuum:

After setting the relevant safety valve with air on cold- differential set pressure, it will
be carried to the helium test lab.
Via adapter the valve is connected airproof with the helium leakage detector at the
inlet. After evacuation (vacuum occurs in the fitting) an airgun is injection helium
between disc and sealing in the outlet. The test result is metered after 5 min.

Leakage rates, measured during the determined test period, shall not exceed the
fixed leakage rates defined for the relevant types/designs.
In case of metal-to-metal sealed safety valves leakage rates up to 10-3 mbar l/s are
possible. Dependent on the test procedure leakage rates up to 10-9 mbar l/s can be
reached in case of soft-sealed safety valves.
The standard test value for seat tightness of LESER safety valves with soft seal
amounts < 1x10-5 mbar l/s.
Following option codes shall be used for seat leakage test with helium:
- Option Code N62, for sniffing method
- Option Code M86, for vacuum method
7.11.8 Certification
The testing of seat tightness with helium is documented in the SAP system and
confirmed by inspection test certificate acc. to DIN EN 10204 / test report.
Following information are to be considered:
- Test subject
- Requirements of Standard
- Reference terms / Main technical characteristics

period:
Test medium, Helium

Test equipment: helium leakage detector
- Test results
- Test method for each test result
- Relevant Units, mbar l/s, for each test result.
If inspection certificate for seat tightness test with helium is required, it has to be
accessed with following option code:
- M 77 for seat tightness, overpressure procedure (sniffing method)
- M 81 for seat tightness, procedure of leakage detection in vacuum
7.12 Seat tightness test procedure with water
7.12.1 Scope
All valves, which are set with medium water, must be seat tightness tested. The
seat tightness test is carried out with the medium water after setting up the set
pressure.
The test conditions, test pressure, test time and allowed leakage are defined in
Appendix 2 resp. 3.
The valve shall be mounting vertically on the water test stand. Before the leakage
test, the set pressure must be determined.
After a successful set pressure test with water, the seat tightness test follows.
The pressure shall be lowered to zero.
Wait until no more water drains/flows off the outlet area. It is not allowed to wipe dry
the moistened outlet area (or the used testing device (stream detector)) of the
valve.
Steadily the inlet pressure shall than be increased to the test pressure.
When reach the test pressure the valve outlet area shall be observed for 1 minute.
The leakage of the seat is determined by counting of draining off water drops in
outlet area of the valve or in the testing device.

The leakage rate shall not exceed the acceptance criteria defined in Appendix 2.1.

period:
Photo 4: Falling water drop at the edge of stream detector

period:
7.13 Seat tightness test procedure with steam
Testing of seat tightness with steam is practised for safety valves, which are set on
cold-differential set pressure with steam.

The test is carried out at the steam test lab in Hohenwestedt site.
7.13.3 Test pressure

The test pressure has to be in accordance with test values determined in
Appendices 2 and 3.
7.13.4 Test duration

The test pressure has to be retained acc. to the determined test period in
Appendices 2 and 3.

After setting the relevant valve on cold-differential test pressure and testing, the
seat leakage test is carried out with steam. The pressure is to be dropped to test
pressure and after a short damping time the qualitative statement can be
determined.
7.13.6 Acceptance criteria, Option Code

The valve obtains to be tight, if the qualitative estimation criteria acc. to App. 2 resp.
3 are fulfilled: no noticeable or visible leakage, no pressure drop at the pressure
gauge is recognized.
7.13.7 Certification
The seat leakage test with steam is documented in the SAP system and confirmed
by inspection test certificate acc. to DIN EN 10204.
8 Shell Tightness test procedure P11
8.1 Applicability
The shell tightness test procedure, at LESER called body tightness, is carried out
for all LESER safety valves generally.
8.2 General, Definition

The shell tightness test procedure is a collateral production pressure test to prove
the tightness of pressure retaining body incl. sealing of operational subject against
internal pressure.
Designation acc. to DIN EN 12266-1, Edition 2003:

Shell Tightness, test procedure P11-EN 12266-1

period:
DIN EN 12266-1, Edition June 2003 replaces DIN 3230-1: 1974-04, DIN 3230-
2:1974-04, and DIN EN 12266-2:2003-05 replaces DIN 3230-3.
The former designation is: BF, BQ, and BW acc. to DIN 3230-3.
8.3 Test procedure at LESER

For shell tightness test procedure the test fluid is coated onto body surface at the
inlet area.
8.4 Applicability
Acc. to work schedule the shell tightness test procedure is deposited in SAP
system for every safety valve in gastight design. LESER has integrated this test
procedure into production process standard.
8.5 Test equipment

The shell tightness test procedure is carried out on assembly test benches
As test fluid a foamy lotion acc. to DIN EN 14291, leakage finder, is used. The
test fluid shall be non-volatile (it shall not dry at test temperature during test
period) and viscous.
8.6 Test medium

At LESER this test is carried out standard with air at ambient temperature.
8.7 Test pressure

The shell tightness test procedure is carried out with test pressure which
corresponds to set pressure / cold-differential set pressure.
8.8 Test duration

The test pressure has to be retained acc. to the determined test period in table 4
(acc. to DIN EN 12266-1).
Table 4: Minimum test time for testing of pressure retaining body

Nominal size Minimum test time
s
Up to DN 50 15
From DN 65 up to DN 200 60
DN 250 and larger 180
8.9 Test description

Application with test fluid:
In standard cases the shell tightness is carried out at mounted safety valves using
test fluid application procedure.
The safety valve is clamped on the test bench sideward the inlet and then
pressurized. After setting and testing of required set pressure / cold-differential set
pressure the body is sprayed with leakage detector solution at the inlet socket.
The tested inlet area is found correct, when no foam appears.

period:
Remark!
During test period the test pressure shall be kept constant.
Afterwards the valve has to be blown dry with compressed air.
8.10 Certification, Option Code

The shell tightness test procedure with air is documented in the SAP system and
confirmed by inspection test certificate acc. to DIN EN 10204. As standard testing
the leakage test of pressure retaining body effects without access of option code.
If inspection certificate for shell tightness test with air is required, it has to be
accessed with option code M18.
9 Back seat tightness, test P21 (tightness outwards)
9.1 Scope
The tightness test of the back sealing, LESER named it tightness outwards, is
carried out at all LESER’s safety valves in gastight design and at all POSV.
9.2 Definition
The test is a pre-expediting pressure test for certification that the determined
leakage rate of the back sealing is kept to the moment of the manufacture.
The tightness outwards has reference to the test of the tightness at the connections
body/bonnet, bonnet/lifting device H4 (cap H2) as well as the outlet of the body.
POSV at the connections:

Top plat and body with spray, manifold block and top plate with spray and at
backflow preventer with the Kellog –test method.
Marking in accordance with DIN EN 12266-2,

Tightness of back seal, test P21-EN 12266.2
9.3 Applicability
The tightness of the back seal, test P21, is in accordance with the task schedule
which is deposited in the data base of the SAP-system for every safety valve in
gastight design. At LESERs’, this test is standard which is integrated in the
production process.
9.4 Test equipment

At LESER’s the test of the tightness of the back seal takes place at the test
benches.
9.5 Test medium

At LESERS’s, this test is carried out standard with air in room temperature. The
back seat tightness can be realized with helium test procedure if the customer
requests.

period:
9.6 Test pressure

The test pressure for tightness of back seal, test P21, tightness outwards, shall be a
minimum of 1,1 times the allowable pressure or (6±1) bar whereby the lower value
counts (in accordance with DIN EN 12266-2).
Standard LESER carries out this test with a test pressure of 6 bar with the exception
of:
- Safety valves beginning with a nominal size DN 200 will be tested with a test
pressure of 2,5 bar/air 36 psig .
- For safety valves with PTFE - or elastomer components the pressure must be limited as
follows:
 for initial pressures / set pressures p0 < 3 bar to 0,15 x p0 bar and
 for initial pressures / set pressures p0 ≥ 3 bar to 2 bar (28 PSIG) to avoid damages
Test pressures outside of the scope of the standard must be coordinated between the
customer and LESER (VK/TB).
9.7 Test duration

The test pressure must be maintained at least for the test period determined in
table 5 (in accordance with DIN E 12266-2).
Table 5: Minimum test period for testing of the tightness of the back seal
Nominal size Minimum test period
s
> DN 50 15
from DN 65 to DN 200 15
DN 250 to DN 450 30
9.8 Test requirements for POSV

Appendix 5: Back Seat tightness, LESER standard requirements for POSVs
Test conditions and requirements for back seat tightness acc. DIN EN 12266 of
POSVs (standard requirements) are subject of this Appendix.
9.9 Test description

Operation with application of the test fluids (DIN EN 1593)
This test procedure will be used for safety valves when the dipping is impractical.
The testing of the tightness of back seal, tightness outwards, will be controlled in
standard cases. After testing of the seat leakage and the test pressure the safety
valve will be tightened (outlet) on the test bench and admitted with pressure.
Reaching the test pressure, the safety valves will be sprayed at the connections
and the outlet area with a non- volatile and viscous test fluid. If there is no frothing
formation recognizable the tested areas are all right.
Dipping procedure (DIN EN 1593)

This test procedure is applicable for compact performance safety valves.
The safety valve will be sealed (inlet) with an unscrewed sealing cap. After that the safety
valve will be clamped (outlet) in the test bench and dipped into the diving basin (water)

period:
The specified test pressure 6 bar / air will start. If there are no bubbles on the outside
surface of the safety valve the tested safety valve is all right.
The test pressure will blow off and the safety valve will be detached from the test control
unit.
Remark! During the test period the test pressure has to be kept constantly.
The safety vale should be blistered dry with compressed air.
9.10 Helium test

This testing method, tightness of the back seal with helium, will be realized if
customer requires. Apart from testing with air the test can also be realized with
Helium. The determined leakage rate will be >10-5 mbar l / s in standard cases
With the leak detector used by LESER, the tightness test with the vacuum-method is
realized.
The safety valve will be sealed (at the inlet) with a sealing cap. Afterwards the
safety valve will be clamped (at the outlet) on the leak detector. When the
evacuation process is finished (in the safety valve is now a vacuum) helium will be
sprayed with an air gun on every connection for 3 – 4 sec. The test result will be
read if the LED display is stabled.
9.11 Certification, Option Code

The back seat tightness test tightness outwards, will be mentioned in the SAP
system and confirmed with the inspection certificate in accordance with DIN EN
10204
As a standard test with air, the tightness test of the back sealing, tightness
outwards, will follow without option code.
The tightness test of the back sealing, tightness outwards, with Helium will be
regulated with option code N64.
If inspection certificate for back seat test tightness outwards is required, it has to
be accessed with following Option Codes:
- M 28 Back seat tightness test outwards, application of test fluids
- M 78 Back seat tightness test outwards, dipping procedure
- M 82 Back seat tightness test outwards with helium, overpressure method
(sniffing method)
10 Tightness of Pressure Seals of POSVs
10.1 Scope
The tightness test of pressure seals is carried out on all LESER POSV.

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10.2 Definition
The tightness of pressure seals refers to the tightness verification of the valve, the
loading and unloading tubes (pilot, manifold block, main valve), pilot and tubing
(pilot, tubing, pilot tube).
10.3 Test Procedure

The tightness test of the pressure sealing is carried out using the bubble count
procedure and/or with the application of a leakage detection agent (foaming test).
10.4 Applicability
The tightness test of pressure seals is performed according to the work plan defined
in the SAP system for every POSV. At LESER this test is a standard test integrated
into the assembly procedures,
10.5 Test Equipment

The tightness test of pressure seals is carried out on the assembly benches for
POSV: The pilot is tested at the pilot assembly bench and the completed POSV is
then testes on the POSV assembly bench.
For the Kellogg test the bubble count device at the assembly bench is used.
For the foaming test an foaming fluid according to DIN 14291 is used. This fluid
must be non-volatile (it may not dry within the testing period at the test temperature)
and viscous.
10.6 Test Media

At LESER these tests are performed using air at ambient temperatures.
10.7 Test Pressure

The test is carried out at 10% or 0.35bar whichever is greater below set pressure.
10.8 Test Duration

The test pressure must be applied for one minute.
10.9 Test Procedure

The tightness test of pressure seals is carried out during and after assembly of the
complete POSV. A detailed description of the testing procedure is documented
within the assembly instructions for POSVs.
The following seals/connections are tested for tightness:
Pilot:
- The connection between adjusting screw and body is tested during assembly -
bubble count method.
- After setting of CDTP and test of the seat tightness:
- Connection between manifold block and body – leakage finder
- Tightness at BFP (set to position „forward“) – bubble count method.
POSV:
After testing of the set pressure the tightness test of the pressurized seals is carried
out on the seals.

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10.10 Acceptance Criteria

No leakage of the pressure seals may occur.
10.11 Certification
The tightness testing of pressure seals is always documented within the SAP
system and is certified by a 3.1 inspection certificate according to DIN EN 10204.
11 Qualifications of the staff

The test staffs are in the situation, because of their professional knowledge as well as
physical qualifications to carry out the a. m. test procedures correctly.
12 Certification
Test results are reported standardly in the SAP system and are proved by an inspection
certificate according to 3.1 of DIN EN 10204.
Following information has to be included in the inspection certificate 3.1:
- Test subject
- Requirements of Standard
- Used procedures
- Reference terms / technical characteristics
Test medium, test liquid, test device
- Test results
- Test method for each test result
- Relevant units, mbar l/s, for each test result.
13 Demands of standards
Following standards are considered for the tightness tests at LESER’s:
DIN EN ISO 4126-1, Safety devices for protection against excessive pressure Part 1:
Safety valves, chapter. 6 Production testing, 6.6 Seat leakage test:
„The seat leakage test of a safety valve shall be carried out. The test procedure and
leakage rate shall be agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser”
DIN EN ISO 4126-4, Safety devices for protection against excessive pressure Part 4: Pilot-
operated safety valves, Chapter 6 Production Testing,
6.6 Seat leakage test:
„The seat leakage test of the pilot operated safety valve shall be carried out after the
adjustment of the set or the cold differential test pressure. The test procedure and the
leakage rate shall be agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser. When it is not
the case, the values in 6.6.3 and 6.6.4 shall be used.“
6.7 Pressure Seals
„All pressure seals between valve, loading/unloading line and sensing line shall be leak
tested. If appropriate, hold for 1 min at 10% or 0.35 bar whichever is the greater below set
pressure, using air or nitrogen. Leakage is not acceptable.
ASME Code Section VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels,

Part UG-136(d) Production Testing by Manufacturers and Assemblers

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UG- 136 (d) (3) The secondary pressure zone of each closed bonnet pressure relief valve
exceeding NPS 1 (DN 25) inlet size when such pressure relief valves are designed for
discharge to a closed system shall be tested with air or other gas at a pressure of at least
30 psi (200kPa). There shall not be visible sign of leakage.”
UG- 136(d) (5) After completion of the tests required by (d) (4) above, a seat tightness test
shall be conducted. Unless otherwise designated by a Manufacturer’s published pressure
relief valve specification or another specification agreed to by the user, the seat tightness
test and acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with API 527.”
DIN EN 12266-1 Industrial valves: Testing of valves, part 1: Pressure tests, test
procedures and acceptance criteria- Mandatory requirements, edition 2003, chapter.4 Test
requirements:
4.2 „Every valve shall be subjected to the shell tightness test, reference P11, listed in
Table 1. “
DIN EN 12266-2 Industrial valves – Testing of valves, part 2: Tests, test procedures
and acceptance criteria, edition 2003, A.3 Back seat tightness, test P21

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14 Appendix 1: Seat tightness requirements acc. to API 527

Test conditions Tightness requirements
Test Time d0  15,88mm1) d0 > 15,88mm1)
After testing of set pressure Leakage rate Leakage rate
Test medium
po / BZ = damping time
Set pressure Blow down up o PZ = Test Time (related to 16°C; bubble volume (related to 16°C; bubble volume
po
(relating to 16°C) VB= 0,295 cm3, tube  = 6,12mm) VB= 0,295 cm3, tube  = 6,12mm)
Test pressure Min
DN DN DN
50 65...100 >100 Number of Leakage Leakage Number of Leakage Leakage
2“ 21/2...4“ >4“ bubbles volume rate bubbles volume rate
bar MPa bubble/ min cm3/ min Mbar l/s Bubble/ min cm3/ min Mbar l/s
BZ PZ BZ PZ BZ PZ
1,03-68,9 0,103-6,896 40 11,80 1,9x10-1 20 5,90 9,4x10-2
103 10,3 if 60 17,70 2,8x10-1 30 8,85 1,4x10-1
Metal-to-metal
130 13,0 po  3,45 bar 80 23,60 3,8x10-1 40 11,80 1,8x10-1

sealing
Air (Gases)
172 17,2 (0,345 MPa) 100 29,50 4,7x10-1 50 14,75 2,3x10-1

207 20,7 then 1 1 2 1 5 1 60 17,70 2,8x10-1
276 27,6 pPrüf = p0 - 0,345 bar 80 23,60 3,8x10-1
API 527
385 38,5 test (0,0345 MPa) 100 29,50 4,7x10-1

414 41,4 100 29,50 4,7x10-1 100 29,50 4,7x10-1
sealing
Soft
- - 1 1 2 1 5 1 0 0 <4,7x10-3 0 0 <4,7x10-3
Soft sealing
Metal-to-
Steam
sealing
BZ= damping time = 3 min

metal
- - No recognized or visible leakage

if PZ= test time = 1 min
p0 >3,45 bar
(0,345 MPa)
then NW1“ (DN25)
Metal-to-metal
pPrüf.= 0,9*po Leakage volume 10cm3/h x Inlet nominal size / inch

sealing
TZ- test time = 1 min

- - test (Leakage volume 0,166cm3/min x Inlet nominal size /inch)
NW<1“ (DN25)
Water
leakage volume 10cm3/h*

sealing
TZ- test time = 1 min

Soft
- - No leakage
2) Note: see Appendix 6

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15 Appendix 2: Seat tightness LESER Standard tightness requirement for spring safety valve
Test conditions Tightness requirements

Test pressure d 0  16 mm ( DN10, G1/2“; DN15, G3/4“) d 0 > 16 mm ( DN20, G1“ and bigger)
Set pressure ptest Test time
Test medium
Leakage rate Leakage rate

po After testing of set
pressure po (related to 16°C; bubble volume VB= 0,295 cm3 (related to 16°C; bubble volume VB= 0,295 cm3
(related to 16°C) Blow down up to... BZ-damping time
tube  = 6,12mm) tube  = 6,12mm)
Test pressure PZ-Test time
Pressure stages acc. to Number of Leakage volume Leakage Number of Leakage volume Leakage
Blow-down of...
LGS 0222 Test pressure
bubbles rate bubbles rate
bar MPa s / min bubble/min cm3/min mm³/sec mbarl/s bubble/min cm3/min mm³/sec mbarl/s
Metal-to-metal
-1
0,1- 66 0,01- 6,6 40 11,80 196,66 1,9x10 20 5,90 98,33 9,4x10-2
sealing
if BZ = 10s
LESER-Standard
>66-165 >6,6-16,5 0,1< po < 0,7 (bar) PZ = 10s 60 17,70 295,00 2,8x10-1 30 8,85 147,50 1,4x10-1
0,01 < po < 0,07 (MPa)
>165- 700 >16,5- 70,0 then 80 23,60 393,33 3,8x10-1 40 11,80 196,66 1,8x10-1
Air (Gases)
Ptest = 0,5*p0
sealing
BZ= 10s
plate
Soft
- - PZ = 10s 20 5,90 98,33 9,4x10-2 10 2,95 49,16 4,7x10-2
if
Soft sealing
soft sealing
vulcanized
0,7 ≤ po  3,5 (bar)

O-Ring or
BZ =10s
0,07 ≤ po ≤ 0,35 (MPa)
With
disc
- - PZ = 10s 0 0 0 9x10-5 0 0 0 9x10-5

then
ptest= p0 - 0,35bar
Metal-to- Metal-to-
Steam
sealing
sealing
BZ = 3 min
metal
No recognized or visible leakage

Soft
- - if PZ = 1 min
p0 > 3,5 bar No indication of pressure drop at the pressure gauge
po >0,35 (MPa)
Soft sealing
then
Water
sealing
ptest = 0,9*po
metal
BZ =10s
- - See Appendix 2.1
PZ = 10s

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Appendix 2.1: Seat tightness LESER Standard tightness requirement, testing with water
Tightness requirements
Leakage
Nominal size Water Drops
Test Leakage volume
Seat (related to 16°C; Drop volume VT = 0,1 cm3)
Medium
DN inch cm³/h cm³/h cm³/min drop / min drop / min

exakt Abgerundet
Nominal size >= 1“ (DN25)
Leakage volume 10cm3/h x nominal size in inch )
(Leakage 0,166 cm3/min x nominal size in inch)
25 1 10 x 1 10 0,166666667 1,666666667 1
40 1 1/2 10 x 1 1/2 15 0,25 2,5 2
50 2 10 x 2 20 0,333333333 3,333333333 3
80 3 10 x 3 30 0,5 5 5
100 4 10 x 4 40 0,666666667 6,666666667 6
Metal- 125 5 10 x 5 50 0,833333333 8,333333333 8
seated
Water 150 6 10 x 6 60 1 10 10
200 8 10 x 8 80 1,333333333 13,33333333 13
250 10 10 x 10 100 1,666666667 16,66666667 16
300 12 10x12 120 2 20 20
400 16 10x16 160 2,666666667 26,66666667 26
Nominal size < 1“ (DN25)
Leakage volume  10cm3/h ( 0,166cm3 min)
10 0,166666667 1,666666667 1
Soft -
No visible leakage
seated

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16 Appendix 3: Seat tightness LESER increased tightness requirements
Test conditions Test requirements

Set pressure Test pressure d0  16 mm ( DN10, G1/2“; DN15, G3/4“) d0 > 16mm ( DN20, G1“ and bigger)
po pprüf Test time Leakage rate Leakage rate
Test medium
(related to 16°C) After testing of set

(related to 16°C; Bubble volume VB= 0,295 cm3 (related to 16°C; Bubble volume VB= 0,295 cm3
pressure po BZ=damping time
tube  = 6,12mm) tube  = 6,12mm)
Blow down up to ... Pz = test time
Test pressure
Pressure stage acc. to Blow-down of... Number of Leakage volume Leakage Number of Lekage volume Leakage
LGS 0222 Test pressure bubbles rate bubbles rate
LESER - increased tightness
cm3/min mm³/sec cm³/min mm³/sec

bar MPa bubble/min mbarl/s bubble/min (mbarl/s)
sealing metal sealing
-2
0,1-66 0,01-6,6 20 5,90 98,33 9,4x10 10 2,95 49,16 4,7x10-2
Metal-to-
if BZ- =10s
Air (Gases)
>66-165 >6,6-16,5 0,1< po < 0,7 (bar) PZ = 10s 30 8,85 147,5 1,4x10-1 15 4,42 73,66 7,0x10-2
0,01 < po < 0,07 (MPa)
>165-700 >16,5-70,0 then 40 11,80 196,66 1,8x10-1 20 5,90 98,33 9,4x10-2
Ptest = 0,5*p0
Soft
- - - Increased tightness not possible, ref. to App. 2: Standard tightness requirements

Metal-to-
If
sealing
BZ =3 min
metal
- - 0,7 ≤ po 3,5 (bar) PZ- = 1 min

No recognized or visible leakage
0,07 ≤ po ≤ 0,35 (MPa) No indication of pressure drop at the pressure gauge
Steam
Then
- ptest= p0 - 0,35bar
sealing
Soft
- (0,035 Mpa) - Increased tightness not possible, ref. to App. 2: Standard tightness requirements
if
Soft Metal-to-
sealing
sealing metal
p0 > 3,5 bar BZ =10s No recognized or visible leakage

- -
po >0,35 (MPa) PZ = 10s
Water
then
ptest = 0,9*po
- - - Increased tightness not possible, ref. to App. 2: Standard tightness requirements

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17 Seat tightness LESER increased tightness requirements POSV, Type 810, Pop Action pilot
Set pressure Test pressure, Leakage rate

Test time
po ptestf (Maximum)
Seat Type Pounds per
Square Inch Gauge Mega -Pascals, Number of Leakage Leakage rate
BZ=damping time
(psig) bar MPa bar bubbles volume
Pz = test time
bubble/min cm3/ min mbar* l/s
15 - 1000 1,03 - 68,9 0,103 - 6,896 20 5,9 9,4x10-2
>1000 - 1500 > 68,9 - 130 > 6,896 - 10,3 30 8,85 1,4x10-1
Metal-to-metal
sealing
(Main Valve) >1500 - 2000 > 130 - 172 > 10,3 - 13 40 11,8 1,8x10-1
if: DN < =50 BZ = 1

Type 811- Pop Action Pilot
and > 2000 - 2500 > 172 - 207 > 13 - 17,2 50 14,75 2,3x10-1
po  3,45 (<= 2“) PZ = 1
Metallic or soft
> 2500 - 3000 > 207 - 276 > 17,2 - 20,7 than: 60 17,7 2,8x10-1
sealing For p0 >30 bar
ptest = p0 - 0,345
Or soft sealing
DN 65-100 BZ = 2
(Pilot)
> 3000 - 4000 > 276 - 385 > 20,7 - 27,6 (21/2...4“) PZ = 1 80 23,6 3,8x10-1
than
If :
ptest.= p 0,3 *po
p0 >3,45
> 4000 - 6170 > 385 - 425 > 27,6 - 42,5 100 29,5 4,7x10-1
Than: DN > 100 BZ = 5
Soft sealing Ptest.= 0,9*po (> 4“) PZ = 1
(O-ring or sealing
plate at main
valve) No
recognized
15 - 6170 1,03 - 425 0,103 - 42,5 or visible - <4,7x10-3
And leakage
Metalic or soft
sealing
(Pilot)

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18 Seat tightness LESER increased tightness requirements POSV, Type 810, Modulate Action Pilot
Set pressure Test pressure, Leakage rate

Baugruppe
Test time
po ptestf (Maximum)
Pounds per Leakage
Seat Type Number of Leakage
Square Inch Gauge Mega -Pascals, BZ=damping time rate
(psig) bar MPa bar bubbles volume
Pz = test time
bubble/min cm3/ min
mbar* l/s
15 - 1000 1,03 - 68,9 0,103 - 6,896 40 11,8 1,9x10-1

Metal-to-metal
sealing >1000 - 1500 > 68,9 - 130 > 6,896 - 10,3 60 17,7 2,8x10-1
(Main Valve and >1500 - 2000 > 130 - 172 > 10,3 - 13 80 23,6 3,8x10-1
Type 821- Modulate Action Pilot
pilot)
> 2000 - 6170 > 172 - 425 > 13 - 42,5 DN < =50 100 29,5 4,7x10-1
if: BZ = 1
(<= 2“)
Metal-to-metal 15 - 1000 1,03 - 68,9 0,103 - 6,896 po  3,45 PZ = 1 20 5,9 9,4x10-2
sealing
(Main Valve) >1000 - 1500 > 68,9 - 130 > 6,896 - 10,3 than: 30 8,85 1,4x10-1
and For p0 >30 bar
ptest = p0 - 0,345
soft sealing (Pilot) >1500 - 2000 > 130 - 172 > 10,3 - 13 DN 65- 40 11,8 1,8x10-1
BZ = 2
100
PZ = 1
> 2000 - 2500 > 172 - 207 > 13 - 17,2 than (21/2...4“) 50 14,75 2,3x10-1
If :
ptest.= p 0,3 *po
p0 >3,45
Soft sealing > 2500 - 3000 > 207 - 276 > 17,2 - 20,7 60 17,7 2,8x10-1
(main valve ) Than: BZ = 5
and > 3000 - 4000 > 276 - 385 > 20,7 - 27,6 DN > 100 80 23,6 3,8x10-1
Ptest.= 0,9*po PZ = 1
Metal-to-metal (> 4“)
> 4000 - 6170 > 385 - 425 > 27,6 - 42,5 100 29,5 4,7x10-1
sealing (Pilot)
Soft sealing
No recognized
(O-Ring or sealing
or visible
plate at main valve ) 15- 6170 1,03 - 425 0,103 - 42,5 leakage - <4,7x10-3
and
soft sealing (Pilot)

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19 Back Seat tightness, LESER standard requirements for POSVs
Test pressure, p test,

bar/ psig Test Duration Leakage rate
Set pressure Bubble / Min Test procedure
POSV +
po Sec. at LESER
Pilot Modulate
Pop Pilot Pilot Main Valve POSV
Action
if: if: if:

po  6 po  6 po  2,5
Babble
DN < = 200 15
then: then: then: emission
(<= 8")
ptest = 1,1x p0 ptest = 1,1x p0 ptest = 1,1x p0 No
No No recognized
recognized or and / or
recognized or or visible
po visible
DN > 250 to 450 30 visible leakage leakage
leakage
(10" to 18")
if if: if: Application with
po  6 po  6 po  2,5 tests fluid
then: then: then:

ptest = 6 bar ptest = 6 bar ptest = 2,5 bar

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20 Seat tightness acc. to PAS 1085 -SV
Test
Set pressure, po pressure, p Test Time Leakage rate
test,
Seat Type Pounds per Nennweite
Mega -Pascals, Number of
Square Inch Gauge bar BZ=damping time Pz = test time Leakage volume
MPa bar bubbles
(psig) [ Min. ] [ Min. ] cm3/ min
bubble/min
Seat tightness acc. to
Metal-to-metal
 15  1,0  0,1 97% x p0
sealing DN  200
1 1 3 0,89
(DN  8“)
PAS 1085
and
soft sealing
< 15 < 1,0 < 0,1 90% x p0
Metal-to-metal
 15  1,0  0,1 97% x p0
sealing DN > 200
3 1 3 0,89
and (DN >8“)
soft sealing < 15 < 1,0 < 0,1 90% x p0

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21 Appendix API Standard 527

Inquiry at API Standard 527

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ASME Code Section VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels

The test requirements and acceptance criteria shall be according to Appendix.

4.1 Test media

4.2 Pressure range

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4.3 Test pressure

4.4 Test duration

4.6 Acceptance Criteria

5 Test Procedures at LESER

6 Test Equipment at LESER

7 Seat tightness test procedure, Test P12

Following measures for determination of seat tightness can be used:

7.2 Requirements of LESER

Appendix 1: Seat tightness API 527 Requirements

Appendix 2: Seat tightness, LESER standard requirements for SVs,

Appendix 3: Seat tightness, LESER improved tightness requirements for SVs,

Appendix 4: Seat tightness, LESER standard requirements for POSVs

7.4 Test media

7.5 Test pressure

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Set pressure / cold differential set Test pressure, ptest

0,1< p0 < 0,7 0,5* p0

7.6 Test duration

7.7 Test method for the seat tightness test

7.8.2 Test Equipment for SVs (Kellog-Test)

Following features of bubble counting instrument, shown in fig. 1, correspond to

7.8.3 Test Equipment for POSVs

7.8.4 Test duration

7.8.5 Test pressure

7.8.6 Test description

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7.8.7 Acceptance criteria

The seat tightness standard - requirements of spring safety valve made in

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7.9 Tightness Test acc. to PAS 1085:2008

7.9.2 Test Pressure, Stabilizing Time and Inspection Time

Set pressure, p0 Test pressure,

Nominal Stabilizing time Inspection Allowed leakage

7.9.3 Test Procedure

- Fix safety valve on test bench in upright position

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7.9.4 Acceptance Criteria

7.10 Seat tightness test procedure with air, another method

7.10.2 Test equipment

7.10.3 Test description

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7.10.4 Certification, Option Code

If inspection certificate for seat tightness test is required, it has to be accessed

7.11 Seat tightness test procedure with helium

7.11.2 Test equipment

Max. Pressure 15 mbar

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7.11.3 Test method

7.11.4 Test pressure

7.11.5 Test duration

7.11.6 Test description