Gas Pressure Regulators For Inlet Pressures Up To 100 Bar: British Standard Bs en 334:2005+A1:2009

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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

334:2005+A1:2009

Gas pressure regulators


for inlet pressures up to
100 bar

ICS 23.060.40

 
          

BS EN 334:2005+A1:2009

National foreword

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 334:2005+A1:2009.


It supersedes BS EN 334:2005 which is withdrawn.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated
in the text by tags. Tags indicating changes to CEN text carry the number of
the CEN amendment. For example, text altered by CEN amendment A1 is
indicated by A1 A1 .
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee
GSE/32, Gas governors.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
request to its secretary.
Warning
The responsible BSI technical committee GSE/32 ‘Gas governors’ wishes to
bring to the attention of users of this British Standard the following essential
information. The UK as a member of CEN, is obliged to publish EN 334:2005
as a British Standard. However, attention is drawn to the fact that during the
development of this European Standard, the UK voted against its approval as
a European Standard. The reason for this disapproval was that pressure
regulators commonly used in the UK had been excluded from the harmonized
part of the standard.
As a result, the UK has applied for an extension of the date of withdrawal of
the existing BS EN 334:1999. This has been accepted. Hence BS EN 334:1999
will continue in existence in parallel with the 2005 version until March 2008.
It is the intention of the BSI technical committee to have amendments to the
harmonized standards approved by 2007 so that all devices are included in the
harmonized part of the standard.
At the present time gas pressure regulators are used in accordance with the
UK national guidelines for pressure regulating stations up to 100 bar, issued
by the Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers document, IGE/TD/13.

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.

This British Standard was


published under the authority Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication
of the Standards Policy and
Strategy Committee
on 23 February 2006 Date Comments
30 June 2009 Implementation of CEN amendment A1:2009
© BSI 2009

ISBN 978 0 580 67844 8


EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 334:2005+A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM January 2009

ICS 23.060.40 Supersedes EN 334:2005

English Version

Gas pressure regulators for inlet pressures up to 100 bar

Appareils de régulation de pression de gaz (régulateurs) Gas Druckregelgeräte für Eingangsdrücke bis 100 bar
pour des pressions amont jusqu'à 100 bar

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 December 2004 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 8 December 2008.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up to date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the
official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION


COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels

© 2009 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 334:2005+A1:2009: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
BS EN 334:2005+A1:2009
EN 334:2005+A1:2009 (E)

Contents
page

Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................5
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................6
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................7
3 Terms, definitions and symbols ...........................................................................................................9
3.1 !General terms and definitions of types of gas pressure regulators"......................................9
3.2 !Terms and definitions of components of gas pressure regulators" .....................................12
3.3 !Terms, symbols and definitions of components of functional performance" .....................14
3.3.7 !Terms, symbols and definitions of functional performance" " ................................................16
3.4 !Terms, symbols and definitions related to design and tests" ...............................................20
4 Construction requirements.................................................................................................................22
4.1 Basic requirements .............................................................................................................................22
4.1.1 General..................................................................................................................................................22
4.1.2 !Gas pressure regulators with associated safety devices ..........................................................23
4.1.3 End connections ..................................................................................................................................25
4.1.4 Flange ratings ......................................................................................................................................25
4.1.5 Nominal sizes and face-to-face dimensions .....................................................................................25
4.1.6 Sealing of the adjusting device ..........................................................................................................29
4.1.7 !Springs ............................................................................................................................................29
4.1.8 Replaceable parts that may be affected by erosion or abrasion ....................................................29
4.2 Materials ...............................................................................................................................................29
4.2.1 Requirements for metallic materials ..................................................................................................29
4.2.2 Requirements for elastomers (including vulcanized rubbers) .......................................................34
4.2.3 Requirements for non metallic materials different from those in 4.2.2 .........................................34
4.3 Strength of housings ...........................................................................................................................35
 ! ..........................................................................................................................................................35
4.3.1 Body and its inner metallic partition walls" " ..................................................................................35
4.3.2 Flanges .................................................................................................................................................35
4.3.3 !Other pressure containing parts ..................................................................................................35
4.3.4 Inner metallic partition walls ..............................................................................................................37
4.3.5 Minimum values of safety factor ........................................................................................................37
4.3.6 Welded joint coefficient ......................................................................................................................38
5 Functional requirements .....................................................................................................................38
5.1 General..................................................................................................................................................38
5.1.1 Mounting position................................................................................................................................38
5.1.2 Sound emission ...................................................................................................................................38
5.2 Shell strength, external tightness and internal sealing ...................................................................39
5.2.1 Shell strength .......................................................................................................................................39
5.2.2 External tightness ................................................................................................................................40
5.2.3 Internal sealing ....................................................................................................................................40
5.3 Control classifications ........................................................................................................................40
5.3.1 Accuracy under stable conditions .....................................................................................................40
5.3.2 Lock-up behaviour...............................................................................................................................40
5.3.3 Stable conditions .................................................................................................................................41
5.4 Final visual inspection ........................................................................................................................41
5.5 Fail-close conditions ...........................................................................................................................42
6 Gas pressure regulator sizing ............................................................................................................42
6.1 Flow behaviour ....................................................................................................................................42

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6.2 Sizing equations for the calculation of volumetric flow rates of a gas pressure regulator
with its control member in its mechanically fully open position ................................................... 43
6.2.1 Normal calculations ............................................................................................................................ 43
6.2.2 Practical calculations .......................................................................................................................... 43
6.2.3 Simplified calculations........................................................................................................................ 43
6.3 Calculation of the maximum accuracy flow rate .............................................................................. 44
6.4 Inherent flow characteristics .............................................................................................................. 44
6.5 Calculation of volumetric flow rates for partially open gas pressure regulators ......................... 44
6.6 Flow coefficient ................................................................................................................................... 44
7 Testing .................................................................................................................................................. 45
7.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 45
7.2 Tests ..................................................................................................................................................... 45
7.3 Type test ............................................................................................................................................... 46
7.4 Selection of test samples ................................................................................................................... 47
7.5 Routine tests ........................................................................................................................................ 47
7.6 Production surveillance ...................................................................................................................... 47
7.7 Test and verification methods ........................................................................................................... 47
7.7.1 Dimensional check and visual inspection ........................................................................................ 47
7.7.2 Materials check .................................................................................................................................... 47
7.7.3 Verification of the strength of pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls...... 48
7.7.4 Shell and inner metallic partition walls strength test ...................................................................... 49
7.7.5 Alternative shell and inner metallic partition walls strength test ................................................... 50
7.7.6 External tightness test ........................................................................................................................ 50
7.7.7 Functional tests ................................................................................................................................... 51
7.7.8 Final visual inspection ........................................................................................................................ 64
8 Documentation .................................................................................................................................... 64
8.1 Documentation related to type test ................................................................................................... 64
8.1.1 Documentation required prior to type test ....................................................................................... 64
8.1.2 Test report ............................................................................................................................................ 64
8.2 Documentation related to the routine tests ...................................................................................... 64
8.2.1 Documentation provided at the request of the customer ............................................................... 64
8.2.2 Documentation provided with the regulator ..................................................................................... 65
8.3 Documentation related to production surveillance in accordance with 7.6.................................. 65
8.3.1 Documentation to be available for production surveillance ........................................................... 65
8.3.2 Production surveillance report .......................................................................................................... 66
9 Marking ................................................................................................................................................. 66
9.1 General requirements ......................................................................................................................... 66
9.2 Markings for the various connections .............................................................................................. 67
9.3 Marking of integrated safety devices ................................................................................................ 67
Annex A (informative) Alternative methods for the determination of the accuracy class, the lock-
up pressure class, the maximum accuracy flow rate, the flow coefficients and the
verification of the hysteresis band .................................................................................................... 68
A.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 68
A.2 Test methods ....................................................................................................................................... 68
A.2.1 Direct acting gas pressure regulator................................................................................................. 68
A.2.2 Pilot controlled gas pressure regulators .......................................................................................... 69
A.3 Determination of flow coefficients for larger capacity regulators ................................................. 70
Annex B (informative) Inspection certificate .................................................................................................. 76
Annex C (informative) Acceptance test .......................................................................................................... 78
Annex D (informative) Compliance evaluation .............................................................................................. 79
)

D.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 79


D.2 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 79
D.3 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................. 79
D.4 Manufacturer’s compliance evaluation ............................................................................................. 80
D.5 Issue of the certificate of compliance ............................................................................................... 80

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" ..........................................................81
Annex E (informative) !Seat leakage (alternative requirement)"
Annex F (normative) Creep (venting) relief device ........................................................................................82
F.1 General..................................................................................................................................................82
F.2 Terms and definitions .........................................................................................................................82
F.3 Requirements .......................................................................................................................................82
F.3.1 Construction ........................................................................................................................................82
F.3.2 Functional requirements .....................................................................................................................82
F.4 Testing ..................................................................................................................................................82
F.5 Type test ...............................................................................................................................................83
F.6 Routine tests ........................................................................................................................................83
F.7 Documentation .....................................................................................................................................83
F.8 Marking .................................................................................................................................................83
Annex G (informative) Order specification .....................................................................................................84
G.1 General..................................................................................................................................................84
G.2 Minimum specifications ......................................................................................................................84
G.2.1 Details of construction ........................................................................................................................84
G.2.2 Dimensions...........................................................................................................................................84
G.2.3 Performance .........................................................................................................................................84
G.3 Optional specifications .......................................................................................................................85
Annex H (normative) Materials ........................................................................................................................87
H.1 Steel materials for pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls .........................87
H.2 Metallic materials different from steel materials for pressure containing parts and inner
metallic partition walls ........................................................................................................................93
H.3 Materials for fixtures, integral process and sensing lines, connectors and fasteners ................98
Annex I (informative) !Glossary .................................................................................................................101
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 97/23/EC ..........................................................................................103
Bibliography ....................................................................................................................................................105

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Foreword
This document (EN 334:2005+A1:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 235 “Gas
pressure regulators and associated safety devices for use in gas transmission and distribution”, the secretariat
of which is held by UNI.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by July 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by July 2009.

This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2008-12-08.

This document supersedes !EN 334:2005".

The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags ! ".

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 97/23/EC.

For relationship with EU Directive 97/23/EC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.

Gas pressure regulators dealt with in this document are standard gas pressure regulators and, when used in
pressure regulating stations complying with EN 12186 or EN 12279, they are considered as standard pressure
equipment in accordance with Clause 3.1 of Art. 1 of Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC (PED).

For standard gas pressure regulators used in pressure regulating stations complying with EN 12186 or
EN 12279, Table ZA.1 given in Annex ZA includes all applicable Essential Requirements given in Annex I of
PED, !except the external corrosion resistance in case of environmental conditions where corrosion is likely
to occur".

The normative Annex H of this document lists some suitable materials for pressure containing parts, inner
metallic partition walls, fasteners and connectors. Other materials may be used when complying with the
restrictions given in Table 5.

!deleted text"

!Continued" integrity of gas pressure regulators is assured by periodic functional checks. For periodic
functional checks it is common to refer to national regulations/standards where existing or
users/manufacturers practices.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

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1 Scope
!This document specifies constructional, functional, testing and marking requirements, sizing and
documentation of gas pressure regulators used in the pressure regulating stations in accordance with
EN 12186 or EN 12279:"

⎯ for inlet pressures up to 100 bar and nominal diameters up to DN 400;

⎯ for an operating temperature range from -20 °C to +60 °C,

which operate with fuel gases of the 1st and 2nd family in accordance with EN 437 in transmission and
distribution networks and also in commercial and industrial installations.

"Gas pressure regulators" hereafter will be called "regulators" except in the titles.

!For standard regulators when used in pressure regulating stations complying with EN 12186 or EN 12279,
Annex ZA lists all applicable Essential Requirements except the external corrosion resistance in case of
environmental conditions where corrosion is likely to occur."

!This document considers the following classes/types of regulators:"

⎯ class 1: operating temperature range from -10 °C to 60 °C;

⎯ class 2: operating temperature range from -20 °C to 60 °C;

⎯ type IS: (integral strength type);

⎯ type DS: (differential strength type)."

This document applies to regulators which use the pipeline gas as a source of control energy unassisted by
any external power source.

The regulator may incorporate a creep (venting) relief device, complying with the requirements in Annex F.

The regulators complying with the requirements of this document may be declared as "in compliance with
EN 334" and bear the marking “EN 334”.

This document does not apply to:

⎯ regulators upstream from/on/in domestic gas-consuming appliances which are installed downstream of
domestic gas meters;

⎯ regulators incorporated into pressure-regulating devices used in service lines1 with volumetric flow rate 
3
200 m /h at normal conditions and inlet pressure  5 bar;"

⎯ regulators for which a specific document exists (e.g. EN 88, etc.);

⎯ industrial process control valves in accordance with EN 1349.

1) !The services lines are those defined in EN 12279."

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2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including amendments) applies.

!deleted text"

!EN 287-1, Qualification test of welders – Fusion welding – Part 1: Steel

!EN 473:2000", Non destructive testing – Qualification and certification of NDT personnel – General
principles

!deleted text"

!EN 970:1997", Non-destructive examination of fusion welds – Visual examination

!deleted text"

!EN 1092-1:2007, Flanges and their joints – Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN
designated – Part 1: Steel flanges

EN 1092-2:1997, Flanges and their joints – Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN
designated – Part 2: Cast iron flanges

EN 1092-3:2003, Flanges and their joints – Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN
designated – Part 3: Copper alloy flanges

EN 1092-4:2002, Flanges and their joints – Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN
designated – Part 4: Aluminium alloy flanges"

EN 1349, Industrial process control valves

!EN 1418:1997", Welding personnel – Approval testing of welding operators for fusion welding and
resistance weld setters for fully mechanised and automatic welding of metallic materials

!deleted text"

!EN 1759-1, Flanges and their joint – Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, Class
designated – Part 1: Steel flanges, NPS ½ to 24

EN 1759-3, Flanges and their joints – Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, Class
designated – Part 3: Copper alloy flanges

EN 1759-4, Flanges and their joint – Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, class
designated – Part 4: Aluminium alloy flanges"

EN 10045-1, Metallic materials – Charpy impact test – Part 1: Test method

!EN 10204:2004", Metallic products – Types of inspection documents

!EN 10226-1, Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads – Part 1: Taper external
threads and parallel internal threads – Dimensions, tolerances and designation

EN 10226-2, Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads – Part 2: Taper external
threads and taper internal threads – Dimensions, tolerances and designation"

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EN 12186, Gas supply systems – Gas pressure regulating stations for transmission and distribution –
Functional requirements

EN 12279, Gas supply systems – Gas pressure regulating installations on service lines – Functional
requirements

!deleted text"

!EN 12516-1:2005, Industrial valves – Shell design strength – Part 1: Tabulation method for steel valves
shells

EN 12516-2:2004, Industrial valves – Shell design strength – Part 2: Calculation method for steel valve shells

EN 12516-4:2008, Industrial valves – Shell design strength – Part 4: Calculation method for valve shells in
metallic materials other than steel"

EN 12627, Industrial valves – Butt welding ends for steel valves

EN 13445-4, Unfired pressure vessels – Part 4: Fabrication

!EN 14382:2005", Safety devices for gas pressure regulating stations and installations – Gas safety shut-
off devices for inlet pressures up to 100 bar

EN 60534-1:1993, Industrial-process control valves – Part 1: Control valve terminology and general
considerations (IEC 60534-1:1987)

EN 60534-2-1, Industrial-process control valves – Part 2-1: Flow capacity – Sizing equations for fluid flow
under installed conditions (IEC 60534-2-1:1998)

EN 60534-2-3, Industrial-process control valves – Part 2-3: Flow capacity – Test procedures (IEC 60534-2-
3:1997)

!EN 60534-8-3, Industrial-process control valves – Part 8-3: Noise considerations – Control valve
aerodynamic noise prediction method (IEC 60534-8-3:2000)"

EN ISO 175:2000, Plastics – Methods of test for the determination of the effects of immersion in liquid
chemicals (ISO 175:1999)

!deleted text"

!EN ISO 9606-2, Qualification test of welders – Fusion welding – Part 2: Aluminium and aluminium alloys
(ISO 9606-2:2004)

EN ISO 9606-3, Qualification test of welders – Fusion welding – Part 3: Copper and copper alloys
(ISO 9606-3:1999)

EN ISO 9606-4, Qualification test of welders – Fusion welding – Part 4: Nickel and nickel alloys
(ISO 9606-4:1999)

EN ISO 15607:2003, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials – General
rules (ISO 15607:2003)

EN ISO 15609-1:2005, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials – Welding
procedure specification – Part 1: Arc welding (ISO 15609-1:2004)

EN ISO 15610:2003, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials –
Qualification based on tested welding consumables (ISO 15610:2003)

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EN ISO 15611:2003, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials –
Qualification based on previous welding experience (ISO 15611:2003)

EN ISO 15612:2004, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials –
Qualification by adoption of a standard welding procedure (ISO 15612:2004)

EN ISO 15613:2004, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials –
Qualification based on pre-production welding test (ISO 15613:2004)

EN ISO 15614-1:2004, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials – Welding
procedure test – Part 1: Arc and gas welding of steels and arc welding of nickel and nickel alloys (ISO 15614-
1:2004)

EN ISO 15614-2:2005, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials – Welding
procedure test – Part 2: Arc welding of aluminium and its alloys (ISO 15614-2:2005)"

EN ISO/IEC 17025:2000, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
(ISO/IEC 17025:1999)

!deleted text"

ISO 1817, Rubber, vulcanized – Determination of the effect of liquids

ISO 3419, Non-alloy and alloy steel butt-welding fittings

ISO 5752, Metal valves for use in flanged pipe systems – Face-to-face and centre-to-face dimensions

ISO 7005(all parts), Metallic flanges

!deleted text"

MSS SP 55:1985, Quality standard for steel castings for valves, flanges and fittings and other piping
components (Visual method)

3 Terms, definitions and symbols


!For the purposes of this document, the following terms, definitions and symbols apply.

NOTE Annex I list all terms in alphabetic order for English language, the relevant translation in French and German
language and the relevant sub-clause of this clause."

3.1 !General terms and definitions of types of gas pressure regulators"

!deleted text"

3.1.1
gas pressure regulator
device whose function is to maintain the value of the controlled variable !(see 3.3.4.1)" within its
tolerance field irrespective of disturbance variables

3.1.2
direct acting gas pressure regulator
regulator in which the net force required to move the control member is supplied directly by the controlled
variable (see example in Figure 1)

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"

Key
1 Setting element 6 Sensing line
!2 pressure detector element" 7 Regulator body
3 Breather/exhaust line 8 Valve seats
4 Actuator 9 Seat ring
5 Casing of actuator 10 Control member
1 + 2 = Controller !11 scheme 1a"

Figure 1 — Example of a direct acting regulator

3.1.3
pilot controlled gas pressure regulator (indirect acting)
regulator in which the net force required to move the control member is supplied by a pilot (see example in
Figure 2)

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Key
1 Fixture 6 Regulator body
2 Pilot 7 Valve seats
3 Actuator 8 Seat ring
4 Casing of actuator 9 Control member
5 Sensing/process line 10 Motorization chamber

Figure 2 — Example of a pilot controlled regulator

3.1.4
monitor
!second regulator installed in series with an active regulator, normally upstream, which has the task of
maintaining the" controlled variable within allowable limits in the event of its value exceeds a pre-
established value (e.g. in the event of opening of the active regulator due to a failure, etc.)

!deleted text"

3.1.5
fail open regulator
regulator whose control member automatically tends to open when the main diaphragm fails or when the
energy required to move the control member fails

NOTE The definition in this clause is based on typical control failure modes.

3.1.6
fail close regulator
regulator whose control member automatically tends to close when the main diaphragm fails or when the
energy required to move the control member fails

NOTE The definition in this clause is based on typical control failure modes.

!deleted text"

3.1.7
regulator size
!deleted text"
nominal size DN of the inlet connection in accordance with EN ISO 6708

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!3.1.8
series of regulators
regulators with the same design concept but differing only in size"

!deleted text"

3.2 !Terms and definitions of components of gas pressure regulators"

3.2.1
main components
parts including normally: control member, regulator body, actuator, casing of actuator, controller, pilot (only in
pilot controlled regulators)

NOTE The regulator might include additional devices such as a shut-off device, a monitor, a relief valve and other
fixtures. The Figures 1 and 2 serve as examples.

3.2.1.1
control member
movable part of the regulator which is positioned in the flow path to restrict the flow through the regulator

NOTE A control member may be a plug, ball, disk, vane, gate, diaphragm, etc.

3.2.1.2
body
main pressure containing envelope which provides the fluid flow passageway and the pipe end connections

3.2.1.3
valve seats
corresponding sealing surfaces within a regulator which make full contact only when the control member is in
the closed position

3.2.1.4
seat ring
part assembled in a component of the regulator to provide a replaceable seat

3.2.1.5
actuator
device or mechanism which changes the signal from the controller into a corresponding movement controlling
the position of the control member

3.2.1.6
casing of actuator
housing of the actuator (which may consist of two chambers under pressure)

NOTE When the pressure in each chamber is different from atmospheric pressure, the chamber at the higher pressure
is termed the "motorization chamber".

3.2.1.7
controller
device which normally includes:

⎯ a setting element, normally a spring, to obtain the set value of the controlled variable;

⎯ !a pressure detector element, normally a diaphragm, for the controlled variable"

3.2.1.8
pilot
device which includes:

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⎯ a setting element to obtain the set value of the controlled variable;

⎯ a pressure detector element, normally a diaphragm, for the controlled variable";

⎯ a unit which compares the set value of the controlled variable with its feedback value;

⎯ a system which provides the motorization energy for the actuator

3.2.1.9
main diaphragm
diaphragm, the function of which is to detect the feedback of the controlled variable and/or the diaphragm
which provides the thrust to move the control member

3.2.2
pressure containing parts
!parts whose failure to function would result in a release of the retained fuel gas to the atmosphere

NOTE These include bodies, control member, bonnets, the casing of the actuator, blind flanges and pipes for process
and sensing lines but exclude compression fittings, diaphragms, bolts and other fasteners."

3.2.3
inner metallic partition wall
metallic wall that separates a chamber into two individual pressure-containing chambers at different pressures
under normal operating conditions

!deleted text"

3.2.4
process and sensing lines
lines which connect impulse points to the regulator

NOTE Sensing and process lines may be integrated into the regulator or external to the regulator. Those lines with no
internal flow are termed "sensing lines"; those with internal flow are termed "process lines".

3.2.5
breather line
!line connecting the atmosphere side of the pressure detector element to atmosphere

NOTE In the event of a fault in the pressure detector element this line may become an exhaust line."

3.2.6
exhaust line
!line connecting the regulator or its fixtures to atmosphere for the safe exhausting of gas in the event of
failure of any part"

3.2.7
fixtures
functional devices connected to the main components of the regulator !(see 3.2.1)"

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3.3 !Terms, symbols and definitions of components of functional performance"

!deleted text"

3.3.1
pressure
all pressures specified in this document are static gauge pressures

)
NOTE Pressure is expressed in bar2 .

3.3.1.1
inlet pressure
pu
gas pressure at the inlet of the regulator

3.3.1.2
outlet pressure
pd
gas pressure at the outlet of the regulator

3.3.1.3
differential pressure
Δp
difference between two values of pressure at two different points

3.3.1.4
motorization pressure
pm
gas pressure in the motorization chamber

3.3.1.5
pilot feeding pressure
pup
gas pressure at the inlet of the pilot

!deleted text"

!3.3.2 Terms, symbols and definitions related to flow"

3.3.2.1
normal conditions
absolute pressure pn of 1,013 bar and temperature Tn of 0 °C (273,15 K)

NOTE For calculation purposes a value of 273 K is used in this document.

3.3.2.1.1
gas volume
volume of gas at normal conditions

NOTE Gas volume is expressed in m3.

2) 1 bar = 1 000 mbar = 105 N/m2 = 105 Pa = 10-1 MPa.

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3.3.2.1.2
volumetric flow rate
Q
!volume of gas which flows through the regulator per unit of time, at normal conditions"

NOTE Volumetric flow rate is expressed in m3/h.

3.3.3
sound pressure level
LpA
sound pressure frequency weightings A in accordance with EN 61672-1

3.3.4 Variables in the controlling process

3.3.4.1
controlled variable
X
variable which is monitored by the controlling process

NOTE In this document, only the outlet pressure "pd" is considered as the controlled variable.

3.3.4.2
disturbance variable
Z
!variables acting from outside on the controlling process.

In the case of regulators with the outlet pressure as the controlled variable, the disturbance variables are
essentially:

⎯ changes in the inlet pressure;

⎯ changes in the volumetric flow rate"

3.3.5 !Terms and definitions related to possible values of all variables"

3.3.5.1
actual value
instantaneous value of any variable at any instant. It is specified by the index "i" added to the symbol of the
variable

3.3.5.2
maximum value
highest value, which is specified by the subscript "max" added to the symbol of the variable:

⎯ to which any variable can be adjusted or to which it is limited;

⎯ any variable may reach during a series of measurements or during a certain time period

3.3.5.3
minimum value
lowest value, which is specified by the index "min" added to the symbol of the variable:

⎯ to which any variable can be adjusted or to which it is limited;

⎯ any variable may reach during a series of measurements or during a certain time period

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3.3.6 !Terms, symbols and definitions related to the controlled process"

3.3.6.1
set point
pds
!nominal value of the controlled variable under specified conditions"

NOTE The set point is not directly measurable but determined as shown in Figure 5.

3.3.6.2
set range
Wd
whole range of set points which can be obtained from a regulator by adjustment and/or the replacement of
some components (i.e. replacement of the valve seat or setting element e.g. spring)

3.3.6.3
specific set range
Wds
whole range of set points which can be obtained from a regulator by adjustment and with no replacement of its
components

!deleted text"

3.3.6.4
regulation change
!difference between the actual value of the controlled variable and the set point expressed as a percentage
of the set point"

3.3.7 !Terms, symbols and definitions of functional performance"

3.3.7.1
stable conditions
conditions when the controlled variable settles to a stable value after a disturbance has occurred

3.3.7.2
performance curve
graphic representation of the controlled variable as a function of the volumetric flow rate

NOTE This curve is determined by increasing and then decreasing the volumetric flow rate with constant inlet pressure
and set point (see Figure 3).

3.3.7.3
hysteresis band
difference between the two values of outlet pressure for a given volumetric flow rate (see Figure 3)

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Key
1 Max hysteresis band
2 Hysteresis band
Start setting
Measured values

Figure 3 — Performance curve (pds constant, pu constant)

Figure 4 — Family of performance curves (pds constant)

3.3.7.4
family of performance curves
set of the performance curves for each value of inlet pressure determined for a given set point (see Figure 4)

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3.3.8 !Feature related to accuracy"

3.3.8.1
accuracy
!maximum absolute value of regulation change under specified operating range"

3.3.8.2
accuracy class
AC
!maximum permissible value of the accuracy under specified operating range"

3.3.8.3
inlet pressure range
bpu
range of the inlet pressure for which the regulator ensures a given accuracy class

NOTE The inlet pressure range is characterized by its limit values pumax and pumin.

3.3.8.4
maximum accuracy flow rate
lowest value of the maximum volumetric flow rate up to which, for a given set point and within the ambient
temperature range specified, a given accuracy class is ensured:

⎯ at the lowest inlet pressure (see Figure 5) Qmax,pumin;

⎯ at the highest inlet pressure (see Figure 5) Qmax,pumax;

⎯ at an intermediate inlet pressure between pumax and pumin (see Figure 5) Qmax,pu

3.3.9 !Terms, symbols and definitions related to lock-up behaviour"

3.3.9.1
lock-up time
tf
time taken for the control member to move from an open position to the closed position

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= Qmax with the control member at the limit imposed by the mechanical stop

Figure 5 — Family of performance curves indicating maximum accuracy flow rates and minimum flow
rates (pds constant, stable conditions)

3.3.9.2
lock-up pressure
pf
pressure that occurs at the measuring point of the controlled variable when the control member is in the
closed position

NOTE The lock-up pressure corresponds to the outlet pressure at the volumetric flow rate Q = 0 in the performance
curve (see Figure 3). It results when the time taken for a change in volumetric flow rate from Q to zero is greater than the
lock- up time of the regulator.

3.3.9.3
lock-up pressure class
SG
maximum permissible positive difference between the actual lock-up pressure and the set point expressed as
a percentage of the set point e.g.

Pf - Pds
SG = × 100 (1)
Pds

3.3.9.4
minimum flow rate
largest value of the minimum volumetric flow rate down to which, for a given set point and within the ambient
temperature range specified, stable conditions as per 5.3.3 are obtained:

⎯ at the lowest inlet pressure (see Figure 5) Qmin,pumin;

⎯ at the highest inlet pressure (see Figure 5) Qmin,pumax;

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⎯ at an intermediate inlet pressure between pumax and pumin (see Figure 5) Qmin,pu

3.3.9.5
lock-up pressure zone
zone between the volumetric flow rate Q = 0 and the minimum flow rate Qmin,pu for each corresponding inlet
pressure and set point (see Figure 6)

3.3.9.6
class of lock-up pressure zone
SZ
maximum permissible lock-up pressure zone for specified:

⎯ inlet pressure pu or inlet pressure range bpu;

⎯ set point pds or specific set range Wds or set range Wd;

which is expressed as the percentage of Qmin,pu to Qmax,pu, i.e.

Qmin, pu
SZ = × 100 (2)
Qmax,pu

Key
1 Lock-up pressure zone

Figure 6 — Performance curve indicating lock-up pressure zone (stable condition)

3.4 !Terms, symbols and definitions related to design and tests"

!deleted text"

3.4.1
component operating pressure
p
gas pressure occurring in any part of a regulator during operation

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3.4.2
maximum component operating pressure
pmax
highest operating pressure at which a component of a regulator will continuously operate within specified
conditions

3.4.3
maximum allowable pressure
PS
!maximum pressure for which the body, its inner metallic partition walls and some other pressure containing
parts are designed in accordance with the strength requirements in this document"

!3.4.4
specific maximum allowable pressure
PSD
pressure for which some pressure containing parts of differential strength regulators are designed where
PSD < PS"

3.4.5
test pressure
pressure applied to a section of the regulator for a limited period of time in order to prove certain
characteristics

3.4.6
limit pressure
pl
pressure at which yielding becomes apparent in any component of the regulator or its fixtures

3.4.7
safety factor
!ratio of the limit pressure pl to the maximum allowable pressure PS or to the specific maximum allowable
pressure PSD applied to:

⎯ the regulator body: Sb (only PS);

⎯ the other pressure containing parts of the regulator: S (PS or PSD)"

3.4.8
maximum inlet pressure
pumax
highest inlet pressure at which the regulator can continuously operate within specified conditions

3.4.9
permissible outlet pressure
pdmax
highest outlet pressure at which the regulator can continuously operate within specified conditions

3.4.10
minimum operating differential pressure
Δpmin
minimum operating differential pressure between the inlet and outlet pressures below which the regulator will
no longer function correctly within specified conditions

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3.4.11
nominal pressure
numerical designation relating to pressure, which is a convenient round number for reference purposes in
accordance with the relevant parts of ISO 7005 (some parts of these documents can be replaced by the
equivalent documents when they are available. At the time of writing, this subject is dealt with in EN 1092-1,
EN 1092-2, EN 1092-3, EN 1092-4, EN 1759-3, EN 1759-4 and EN 1759-1)

NOTE 1 For the specific purpose of this document this term applies to flanges.

EXAMPLE PN 16.

NOTE 2 For strength of envelope see !3.4.3".

3.4.12
operating temperature range
temperature range at which the regulator components and fixtures are capable of operating continuously

4 Construction requirements

4.1 Basic requirements

4.1.1 General

The main function of a regulator is to maintain the value of the controlled variable within its tolerance field
irrespective of the disturbance variables.

Regulators shall not have any continuous discharge of gas into the atmosphere, however, temporary
discharges from fixtures may occur.

!Regulators shall be so designed that the external tightness and internal sealing meet the requirements of
5.2. If in the event of failure of the regulator (e.g. failure of a diaphragm) leakage to atmosphere is possible,
the breather shall be provided with a threaded connection of at least DN 10 to enable an exhaust line to be
connected3. This connection may be used for a specific device (e.g. a dumping device)."

Pressure containing parts including measuring and test points, which may be dismantled for servicing,
adjustment or conversion shall be made pressure tight by mechanical means (e.g. metal to metal joints,
o-rings, gaskets, etc.). Jointing compounds, such as liquids and pastes, shall not be used.

Jointing compounds, however, may be used for permanent assemblies and shall remain effective under
normal operating conditions.

Pressure containing parts not intended to be dismantled during servicing, adjustment or conversion shall be
sealed by means which will show evidence of interference (e.g. lacquer).

!deleted text"

When external protrusions or other external parts need special care to cover the hazards during transport and
handling, the manual shall include the provisions to cover these risks.

The motorization energy in a pilot controlled regulator shall be provided by the gas upstream of the regulator.

3) !For proper operation of the regulator any exhaust line should be designed in such a way to prevent the ingress of
foreign materials."

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!A regulator used as stand-by monitor should be fitted with an external visual device, which indicates
whether the control member is in the closed or in fully open position."

4.1.2 !Gas pressure regulators with associated safety devices

4.1.2.1 Gas pressure regulators with integrated safety devices

Additional integrated (same body) safety devices i.e. gas safety shut-off devices (SSD)4 and/or a monitor shall
be functionally independent from the regulator.

This requirement is met if:

a) the function of the regulator is not affected in the event of the failure and/or loss of functionality of one
or more of the following safety shut-off device / monitor components:

⎯ closure / control member;

⎯ seat ring;

⎯ actuator;

⎯ casing of actuator;

⎯ controller;

⎯ pilot (in case of pilot-controlled monitor type);

⎯ sensing and process lines;

and if:

b) the function of the safety shut-off device / monitor is not affected in the event of the failure and/or loss of
functionality of one or more of the following regulator components:

⎯ control member;

⎯ seat ring;

⎯ actuator;

⎯ casing of actuator;

⎯ controller;

⎯ pilot (in case of pilot-controlled regulator type);

⎯ sensing and process lines.

When the regulator incorporates more than one safety devices (e.g. a monitor and a SSD or two SSDs), the
functional independence shall be met by each device from the other ones in similar way as detailed above.

4) !For this subject see EN 14382."

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Further, when the integrated safety device utilizes pipeline gas as a source of energy for its operation, this
shall be taken upstream of the regulator.

When the integrated safety device is a slam shut device or a cut-off device or a monitor, the motorization
energy for the regulator, when it is a pilot-controlled type, shall be provided by the gas downstream of the
safety device.

4.1.2.2 Gas pressure regulators with in-line monitor

The system includes a regulator with the function of active regulator and a second (in series) regulator with
the function of monitor. The monitor shall be installed directly upstream of the active regulator and both
equipment shall control the pressure at the same location.

The associated in-line monitor shall be functionally independent from the active regulator.

This requirement is met if:

a) the function of the regulator is not affected in the event of the failure and/or loss of functionality of one or
more of the following monitor components:

⎯ pilot (in case of pilot-controlled monitor type);

⎯ sensing and process lines;

and if:

b) the function of the monitor is not affected in the event of the failure and/or loss of functionality of one or
more of the following regulator components:

⎯ pilot (in case of pilot-controlled regulator type);

⎯ sensing and process lines.

The motorization energy for active regulator in case of pilot-controlled type shall be taken downstream of the
monitor.

For in-line monitor stand-by type (in full open position in normal operating conditions), it is necessary to adopt
appropriate design measures to avoid sticking actions that may occur between movable and fixed parts.

4.1.2.3 Gas pressure regulator with in-line safety shut off device

The system includes a regulator with the function of active regulator and an in-line SSD (in series).

The SSD shall be installed directly upstream of active regulator and both devices shall control the pressure at
the same location.

The associated in-line SSD shall be functionally independent from the active regulator.

The requirement is met if:

a) the function of active regulator is not affected in the event of the failure and/or loss of functionality of one
or more of the following SSD components:

⎯ controller;

⎯ sensing and process lines;

and if:

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b) the function of SSD is not affected in the event of the failure and/or loss of functionality of one or more of
the following active regulator components:

⎯ pilot (in case of pilot-controlled regulator type);

⎯ sensing and process lines.

The motorization energy for active regulator, in case of pilot-controlled type, shall be taken downstream of the
SSD."

4.1.3 End connections

End connections may be one of the following:

⎯ flanged connections in accordance with the applicable parts of ISO 7005 (some parts of these documents
can be replaced by the equivalent documents when they are available. At the time of writing, this subject
is dealt with in EN 1092-1, EN 1092-2, EN 1092-3, EN 1092-4, EN 1759-3, 1759-4 and EN 1759-1;

⎯ flangeless type (e.g. wafer body);

⎯ threaded connections in accordance with EN 10226-1 or EN 10226-2 for:

⎯ DN ≤ 50;

⎯ DN ≤ 80 and PS ≤ 16 bar;"

⎯ compression fittings for DN ≤ 50;

⎯ butt weld connections in accordance with EN 12627.

4.1.4 Flange ratings

The PN ratings for flanges shall be selected from the following designations:
)
6 - 10 - 16 - 20 - 25 - 40 - 50 - 1105

!according to the relevant parts of ISO 7005 (some parts of these documents can be replaced by the
equivalent documents when they are available). Flange ratings shall be in accordance with EN 1092-1,
EN 1092-2, EN 1092-3, EN 1092-4, EN 1759-3, EN 1759-4 and EN 1759-1."

The underlined designations are preferred.

4.1.5 Nominal sizes and face-to-face dimensions

Regulators with flange connections should have the same nominal size at inlet and outlet.

The nominal sizes and the face-to-face dimensions given in Table 1 are recommended.

Alternatively, the nominal sizes and the face-to-face dimensions may be taken from Table 2.

5 ) The nominal pressure designations PN 20, PN 50 and PN 110 are equivalent to class ratings 150, 300 and 600
respectively.

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Flangeless regulators (regulators that have no line flanges but are intended to be installed by clamping
between pipes flanges) are permitted as an alternative. In this case regulators should have the same nominal
size at inlet and outlet and face-to-face dimensions should be taken from Tables 3 or 4.

The following regulators are permitted:

⎯ flanged types with different nominal inlet and outlet sizes;"

⎯ those with face-to-face dimensions differing from those given in Tables 1 and 2;

⎯ angle pattern bodies in accordance with ISO 5752.

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Table 1 — Recommended face-to face dimensions for flanged regulators

Nominal size Nominal pressure Limit deviations


for face-to-face
DN PN 10/16/20 a PN 25/40/50 PN 110 dimensions in
Face-to-face dimensions in mm mm

25 184 197 210


40 222 235 251
50 254 267 286
65 276 b 292 b 311 b
80 298 317 337 ±2
100 352 368 394
150 451 473 508
200 543 568 610
250 673 708 752
300 737 775 819
350 889 927 972 ±3
400 1016 1057 1108
Source: Tables 1 and 2 of EN 60534-3-1:2000 (nominal pressure in accordance with the relevant parts of ISO
7005 – some parts of these documents can be replaced by the equivalent documents when they are available.
At the time of writing, this subject is dealt with in EN 1092-1, EN 1092-2, EN 1092-3, EN 1092-4, EN 1759-3, EN
1759-4 and EN 1759-1).
a In some countries the group PN 10/16/20 includes also PN 6.
b Face to face dimensions according to Table 1 of IEC 60534 3.

Table 2 — Alternative face-to-face dimensions for flanged regulators

Nominal size Nominal pressure Limit deviations for


face-to-face dimensions in
DN mm
PN 10/16/25/40/50 a PN 110

Face-to-face dimensions in mm
25 160 230
40 200 260
50 230 300
65 290 b 340 b
80 310 380
100 350 430 ±2
150 480 550
200 600 650
250 730 775
300 850 900
400 1 100 1 150 ±3
Source: Table 2 of EN 60534-3-1:2000 with the addition of PN 50 and the replacement of PN 100 by PN 110
(nominal pressure in accordance with the relevant parts of ISO 7005 – some parts of these documents can be
replaced by the equivalent documents when they are available. At the time of writing, this subject is dealt with in
EN 1092-1, EN 1092-2, EN 1092-3, EN 1092-4, EN 1759-3, EN 1759-4 and EN 1759-1).
a In some countries the group PN 10/16/25/40/50 includes also PN 6.
b Face to face dimensions according to Table 2 of IEC 60534 3.

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Table 3 — Face-to-face dimensions for flangeless regulators

Nominal size Face-to-face dimensions in mm Limit deviations for face-to-face


dimensions in mm
DN
25 102 ±2
40 114 ±2
50 124 ±2
80 165 ±2
100 194 ±2
150 229 ±2
200 243 ±2
250 297 ±2
300 338 ±3
400 400 ±3
NOTE 1 Nominal pressures: PN 10/16/20/25/40/50/110. In some countries this group includes also PN 6.

NOTE 2 Face-to-face dimensions do not include any allowances for gaskets to seal the joints between the
regulator ends and the pipeline flanges.

Source: EN 60534-3-2 (nominal pressure in accordance with the relevant parts of ISO 7005 – some parts of
these documents can be replaced by the equivalent documents when they are available. At the time of writing,
this subject is dealt with in EN 1092-1, EN 1092-2, EN 1092-3, EN 1092-4, EN 1759-3, EN 1759-4 and
EN 1759-1).

Table 4 — Face-to-face dimensions for flangeless regulators

Nominal size Face-to-face dimensions in mm Limit deviations for


face-to-face dimensions in
DN PN 10/16/20/25/40/50 a PN 110 mm
25 77 86,5 ± 1,5
40 77 86,5 ± 1,5
50 77 86,5 ± 1,5
80 94 104 ± 1,5
100 114 133 ± 1,5
150 140 175 ± 1,5
200 171 205 ± 1,5
250 203 240 ± 2,5
300 240 280 ± 2,5
400 320 350 ± 2,5
NOTE 1 Face-to-face dimensions do not include any allowances for gaskets to seal the joints between the
regulator ends and the pipeline flanges.

NOTE 2 Nominal pressure in accordance with the relevant parts of ISO 7005 (some parts of these
documents can be replaced by the equivalent documents when they are available. At the time of writing, this
subject is dealt with in EN 1092-1, EN 1092-2, EN 1092-3, EN 1092-4 and EN 1759-1).

a In some countries the group PN 10/16/20/25/40/50 includes also PN 6.

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4.1.6 Sealing of the adjusting device

A means for sealing the adjusting device shall be provided. If requested in the order specification the adjusting
device shall be sealed.

4.1.7 !Springs

Springs shall not be overstressed under any operating condition and there shall be sufficient free movement of
the spring to allow satisfactory operation.

The spring shall be designed such that buckling does not occur, in accordance to EN 13906-1 and
EN 13906-2.

4.1.8 Replaceable parts that may be affected by erosion or abrasion

The seat ring shall be replaceable where erosion or abrasion may occur."

4.2 Materials

4.2.1 Requirements for metallic materials

4.2.1.1 Pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls

The pressure containing parts, including those that become pressure containing parts in the event of
diaphragm or differential pressure seal failure, and the inner metallic partition walls can be constructed of:

⎯ materials complying with the restrictions given in Table 5 and an established national or an international
standard;

⎯ or materials given in Annex H.

The internal components of regulators not subjected to differential pressure, may be constructed of either the
materials given in Annex H or materials complying with the requirements given in Table 5, without taking into
account the restrictions for pressures and nominal sizes, or of different materials provided they comply with
the requirements of this document.

4.2.1.2 !Material inspection documents" of pressure containing parts and inner metallic
partition walls

!This sub-clause specifies the different types of material inspection documents supplied to the purchaser, in
accordance with the requirements of the order, for the delivery of components used for regulators."

Pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls:

⎯ bodies used in the regulators category II, III and IV according to Annex II of PED, shall be accompanied
by a material !inspection certificate" type 3.2 in accordance with EN 10204.
For these bodies when the material manufacturer has an appropriate quality-assurance system, certified
by a competent body established within the EC and having undergone a specific assessment for
materials, an !inspection certificate" type 3.1 in accordance with EN 10204 may be used;

⎯ bodies used in the regulators category I according to Annex II of PED, shall be accompanied by !a
material test report at least" type 2.2 in accordance with EN 10204.

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Pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls of other components used for regulators with:

⎯ PS ≤ 25 bar can be accompanied by a material test report at least type 2.2 in accordance with
EN 10204;

⎯ PS > 25 bar shall be accompanied by a material inspection certificate at least type 3.1 in accordance with
EN 10204."

4.2.1.3 Fasteners, integral process and sensing lines and connectors

Fasteners, integral process and sensing lines and connectors can be made of:

⎯ materials complying with the restrictions given in Table 5 and with a national or an international
established standard;

⎯ or materials given in Annex H.

4.2.1.4 !Material inspection documents" of fasteners and compression fittings

!This sub-clause specifies the different types of material inspection documents supplied to the purchaser, in
accordance with the requirements of the order, for the delivery of components used for regulators."

Bolts, screws, studs, nuts and compression fittings used in the pressure containing parts of the regulators
shall bear the marking in accordance with the relevant document and they shall be accompanied by !a
material test report" type 2.2 in accordance with EN 10204.

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Table 5 — Materials

Restrictions
Material Regulator

Group Properties

Amin a PSmax (PS · DN b)max DN bmax

% bar bar · mm mm

Pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls


Rolled and forged steel c 16 100 - -

Cast steel c 15 100 - -

Spheroidal graphite cast iron d 7 20 1 500 1 000


15 50 5 000 300
Malleable cast iron 6 20 1 000 100
Copper-zinc wrought alloys 15 100 - 25
Copper-tin and copper-zinc cast alloys 5 20 1 000 100
15 100 - 25
Aluminium wrought alloys 4 20 - 50
7 50 - 50
100 - 25
Aluminium cast alloys 1,5 10 250 150
4 20 1 600 1 000
Integral process and sensing lines
Copper - 25 - -
Steel - 100 - -
Connectors
Steel 8 - - -
Fasteners
Steel for bolts, screws, studs 9 50 - -
12 100 - -
NOTE For castings the specified mechanical characteristics are those measured on machined test piece
prepared from separately cast test samples in accordance with the relevant document for the selected materials.

a A = percentage elongation after fracture (according to the applicable document relevant to the chosen material).
b For the bodies of pilots or fixtures this term shall refer to their inlet connections.
!c Bending rupture energy measured in accordance with EN 10045 1 shall be not less than 27 J as average of three test pieces
with minimum individual of 20 J at minimum operating temperature ( 10 °C or 20 °C)."
d Bending rupture energy measured in accordance with EN 10045 1 shall be not less than 12 J as an average of three test pieces
and no less than 9 J as a minimum individual value at a temperature of 20 °C for PS > 25 bar when used in regulator class 2.

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4.2.1.5 Manufacturing

The manufacturer shall state the selected material standards in the relevant documentation (see 8.1.1).

!Fabrication welds in all pressure containing parts shall be made using qualified welding procedures in
accordance with applicable EN ISO 15607, EN ISO 15609-1, EN ISO 15610, EN ISO 15611, EN ISO 15612,
EN ISO 15613, EN ISO 15614-1 and EN ISO 15614-2 and by qualified welders or welding operators
according to applicable EN ISO 9606-2, EN ISO 9606-3, EN ISO 9606-4, EN 287-1 and EN 1418."

In addition, for fabrication welds to make bodies, blind flanges, bonnets and actuator casings:

⎯ only full penetration welds shall be used;

⎯ weld fabrication and heat-treatment shall comply with EN 13445-4.

These additional requirements are not applicable to seal welding.

For all pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls, the manufacturer shall identify the material
throughout the production from receipt up to the final routine tests by markings or labelling.

4.2.1.6 Non destructive testing (NDT)

Steel bodies shall be non-destructively tested in accordance with Tables 6 and 7.

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Table 6 — Non destructive testing


!

Type of non destructive testing


Volumetric Surface
Magnetic Liquid
Radiographic Ultrasonic Visual
particle penetrant
and/or extent of coverage
Sect ons to be exam ned

Accessible
Steel castings EN 12516-1:2005, 10.3.2
surfaces
EN 12516-1:2005, 10.3.3
Forgings, bars,
plates and tubular EN 12516-1:2005, 10.4 and 10.5 Not applicable
products

Accessible
Fabrication welds According to E and F in Table 7 According to B in Table 7
surfaces

NDT procedures and MSS


acceptance criteria for EN 12516- EN 12516-
SP 55:1985 a
castings, forgings and their 1:2005, Annex B 1:2005, Annex E
fusion weld repairs and EN 970 b EN 12516- EN 12516-
1:2005, 1:2005,
NDT procedures and Annex C Annex D
EN 12516- EN 12516-
acceptance criteria for
1:2005, 10.6 and 1:2005, 10.6 and EN 970 b
fabrication welds, including
Annex B Annex E
their repairs

requ rements

Examinations shall be performed on the material after any heat treatment required by the material or
welding either before or after the finish machining at the option of the manufacturer.
Genera

• Accessible surfaces in case of surface examination include exterior and interior surfaces but no threads,
drilled or threaded holes etc.

a This document is applicable only to steel castings.


b This document is applicable only to fusion weld repairs.

NOTE EN 12516 1 is equivalent to ASME B16.34:1996 mentioned in the previous edition of this document.
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Table 7 — Minimum inspection sample

pmax DN
< 100 ≥ 100 ≥ 150 ≥ 200 ≥ 250
< 150 < 200 < 250
Castings 100 A+B A+C A+C A+D
50 ≤ pmax < 100 A+B

< 50 A
Forgings, bars, 100 / C C D
plates and tubular
products 50 ≤ pmax < 100 /

Full penetration > 16 A+F


fabrication welds
5 < pmax ≤ 16 A+E

Partial penetration > 16 A+B


fabrication welds
A is the visual examination of 100 % of the production batch.
B is the magnetic particle or liquid penetrant examination of 100 % of the production batch.
C is the volumetric examination of 10 % of the production batch, selected on random basis.
D is the volumetric examination of 20 % of the production batch, selected on random basis.
E is the volumetric examination of 10 % of the circumferential, corner and nozzle seams of the production batch, selected on
random basis, and 100 % of the longitudinal seams of the production batch.
F is the volumetric examination of 20 % of the circumferential, corner and nozzle seams of the production batch, selected on
random basis, and 100 % of the longitudinal seams of the production batch.
NOTE A production batch consists of castings or forgings from the same melt and the same heat treatment or
welds made by the same process and/or welder or welding operator. An inspection sample is a percentage of the
production batch.

In the case of random inspection, if a casting, forging or weld does not conform to the acceptance criteria, a
further inspection sample of twice the original sample size from the production batch shall be examined. If one
of these castings, forgings or welds fails, the examination shall be extended to all castings, forgings or welds
in the production batch.

Any casting, forging or weld that does not conform to the acceptance criteria shall be repaired according to an
applicable procedure and then re-examined.

The NDTs shall be carried out by qualified personnel in accordance with EN 473 or other equivalent
documents.

4.2.2 Requirements for elastomers (including vulcanized rubbers)

Elastomers shall comply with suitable requirements (at the time of the writing this subject is under study in
WI 00235009 - prEN 13787 rev.).

4.2.3 Requirements for non metallic materials different from those in 4.2.2

Functional non metallic parts in contact with the gas shall be chemically resistant to the fuel gases listed in
Clause 1 and to the additive substances normally used for odorization and conditioning of gases. Furthermore,
these materials shall be resistant to the permissible impurities in the gas.

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!The resistance to liquids of functional non metallic parts shall meet the requirements in Table 8."

After immersion for one week at 23 °C ± 2 °C in test liquid A (100 % n-pentane) as specified in ISO 1817,
followed by drying in an oven at 70 °C ± 2 °C, the change in mass when determined by the method specified
in 5.4 of EN ISO 175:2000 shall comply the requirements in Table 8.

Table 8 – Requirements for non metallic materials different than those in 4.2.2

Property Determination of Requirements


changes in mass
Maximum change in mass after one week at 23 °C ± 2 °C EN ISO 175 ±5%
Maximum change in mass after drying in an oven at 70 °C ± 2 °C EN ISO 175 +5 % /-2 %

4.3 Strength of housings

!deleted text"

4.3.1 !Body and its inner metallic partition walls"

The limit pressure pl (determined or calculated in accordance with 7.7.3), maximum allowable pressure PS
and maximum inlet pressure pumax shall be as follows:

pl ≥ Sb × PS ≥ Sb × pumax

4.3.2 Flanges

!The maximum allowable operating pressure for flanges in accordance with the relevant parts of ISO 7005
shall not be less than maximum allowable pressure PS (some parts of these documents can be replaced by
the equivalent documents when they are available). Flanges shall be in accordance with
EN 1092-1, EN 1092-2, EN 1092-3, EN 1092-4, EN 1759-3, EN 1759-4 and EN 1759-1."

4.3.3 !Other pressure containing parts

4.3.3.1 General

The other pressure containing parts are classified in the following three groups:

I) parts that are subjected to inlet pressure under normal operating conditions and that are designed to
withstand a maximum allowable pressure equal to PS, e.g. specific pressure containing parts of regulator,
fixture and pilot as per Figure 2;

II) parts that are connected to the body as a result of a failure conditions (e.g. casing of actuator as per
Figure 1) and that are either designed to withstand a maximum allowable pressure equal to PS or that are
designed to withstand a specific maximum allowable pressure of PSD which is lower than PS and with
additional protective measures;

III) parts that can never be subjected to inlet pressure even in the case of failure conditions and that are
designed to withstand a maximum allowable pressure PS or a specific maximum allowable pressure PSD
which is lower than PS e.g. casing of actuator as per scheme 1a of Figure 1.

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Pressure containing parts group I)

For this group the limit pressure pl , the maximum allowable pressure PS and the maximum inlet pressure
pumax shall comply with the following requirements:
pI ≥ S × PS ≥ S × pumax

Pressure containing parts group II)

For this group the limit pressure pl, the maximum allowable pressure PS and the maximum inlet pressure
pumax , shall comply with the following requirements:

pI ≥ S × PS ≥ S × pumax

As alternative solution, pressure containing parts of the group II) may be protected against exceeding their
allowable pressure:

⎯ by a safety accessory integrated to regulator as per clause 4.1.2.1 or by

⎯ a separated stand alone safety accessory. In this case the relevant installation, operating and
maintenance manual shall include appropriate instructions or by

⎯ an appropriate design (specific safety accessory e.g. a relief valve, vent tapping, bleeding through
sensing / process lines and/or limiting of the flowing gas by appropriate clearances between movable and
fixed parts). In this case, it is necessary to consider also the working conditions with the downstream
isolation valve of the installation in the closed position.

In this case, the limit pressure pl of the concerned pressure containing parts, the specific maximum allowable
pressure PSD and the maximum pressure pmax reached in the event of a failure, shall comply with the
following requirements:

pl ≥ S × PSD ≥ S × pmax

The set point of safety accessory shall be adjusted in such a way to limit the pressure to the relevant specific
maximum allowable pressure PSD. Appropriate instructions on this subject shall be included in the operating
and maintenance manual.

Pressure containing parts group III)

Where the parts are designed to withstand PS, the limit pressure pl, the maximum allowable pressure PS and
the maximum inlet pressure pumax l shall comply with the following requirements:

pl ≥ S × PS ≥ S × pumax

Where the parts are designed to withstand PSD, the limit pressure pl, the specific maximum allowable
pressure PSD and the maximum inlet pressure pmax reached in the event of a failure, shall comply with the
following requirements:

pl ≥ S × PSD ≥ S × pmax

In above last case with specific maximum allowable pressure PSD, the markings shall include also the
maximum component operating pressure pmax and the specific maximum allowable pressure PSD as
detailed in Clause 9.

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4.3.3.2 Integral strength pressure regulators

Regulators classified as integral strength regulators shall include only pressure containing parts designed to
withstand the maximum allowable pressure PS.

For these types of regulators, the marking shall include the symbol “IS“. On request, this symbol shall be
marked also on the body.

4.3.3.3 Differential strength pressure regulators

Regulators classified as differential strength regulators include some pressure containing parts designed to
withstand a specific maximum allowable pressure PSD where PSD < PS.

For these types of regulators, the marking shall include the symbol “DS“. On request, this symbol shall be
marked also on the body."

4.3.4 Inner metallic partition walls

!Where a chamber in the regulator is separated into individual pressure containing chambers by a metallic
partition wall, the partition wall shall be designed taking into account the maximum differential pressure. The
following requirement shall be complied with:"

pl ≥ S × Δpmax

4.3.5 Minimum values of safety factor

The values listed in Table 9 shall be used to limit the stresses in the walls of pressure containing parts and
inner metallic partition walls at the maximum allowable pressure.

The values of the safety factors applicable to diaphragms when they have both the function of pressure
containing parts and inner metallic partition wall are those detailed in 7.7.3.2.

Table 9 — Minimum values of safety factor

Group of materials Minimum value of safety factor


For parts of the body stressed by
forces from pipelines only
S
Sb

Rolled and forged steel 1,7 2,13


Cast steel 2,0 2,5
Spheroidal graphite cast iron and 2,5 3,13
malleable cast iron

Copper-zinc wrought alloys and 2,0 2,5


aluminium wrought alloys

Copper-tin cast alloys and copper- 2,5 3,13


zinc cast alloys

Aluminium cast alloys 2,5 3,13


Amin 4 %

Aluminium cast alloys 3,2 4,0


Amin 1,5 %

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4.3.6 Welded joint coefficient

!For welded joints both in pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls, the joint coefficient
shall not exceed the following values:

⎯ for welded joints subject to 100% NDT: 1;

⎯ for welded joints subject to random NDT: 0,85;

⎯ for welded joints not subjected to NDT other than visual inspection: 0,7."

5 Functional requirements

5.1 General

5.1.1 Mounting position

Regulators within the scope of this document shall function in any mounting position specified by the
manufacturer, ± 5°.

5.1.2 Sound emission

On request in the order specification, the sound pressure level LpA of the regulator shall be given for the
operating conditions for which it has been ordered if the expected LpA of the regulator exceeds 70 dB.

!The reference for the measurement of the sound pressure level is given in 7.7.7.4.6."

The operating conditions are directly related to:

⎯ the inlet pressure;

⎯ the outlet pressure;

⎯ the volumetric flow rate;

⎯ the type of gas.

On request in the order specification, the manufacturer shall also supply the following information for specified
operating conditions:

⎯ !the likely spectral distribution of the noise level in octave bands with centre frequencies of 500 Hz
through to 8 000 Hz";

⎯ sound pressure level below 70 dB.

!On request in the order specification the manufacturer shall supply the calculation method for sound
emission and likely spectral distribution of the noise level in octave bands with centre frequencies of 500 Hz
through to 8 000 Hz.

With reference to the wide variety of different operating conditions and data, it may be appropriate to
determine the noise level by calculation. Calculations methods as detailed in documents EN 60534-8-3 may
be used."

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⎯ Measured sound pressure level: the declared LpA shall be measured in accordance with 7.7.7.4.6 and
shall be related to the points of measurement indicated in Figure 7 at the same height as the regulator.

⎯ Calculated sound pressure level: the declared LpA shall be calculated using a method established by the
manufacturer. !Normally the calculation equations are tailored for a specific series of regulators."

The accuracy of the sound pressure measurement or the calculated sound pressure level shall be given and
shall not exceed 5 dB.

Key
1 Standard measurement points

Figure 7 — Points of measurement for sound pressure level

5.2 Shell strength, external tightness and internal sealing

5.2.1 Shell strength

Pressure containing parts subjected to the test in 7.7.4 shall show no visible leakage and no permanent
deformations exceeding 0,2 % or 0,1 mm, whichever is greater.

The percentage of the permanent deformation is calculated as:

l − l0
100 ×
l0

"

where

l0 is the distance between any two points on a pressure containing part before applying the test
pressure;

l is the distance between the same points after releasing the test pressure.

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5.2.2 External tightness

The pressure containing parts and all connecting joints shall be leak-proof when tested in accordance with
7.7.6.

5.2.3 Internal sealing

The control member in its closed position and inner metallic partition walls which are subjected to inlet
pressure shall seal in accordance with the requirements of 7.7.7.3 or 7.7.7.4.3.

5.3 Control classifications

5.3.1 Accuracy under stable conditions

5.3.1.1 Accuracy classes

Regulators shall conform to accuracy requirements relevant to the declared accuracy class(es) chosen from
Table 10.

Table 10 — Accuracy classes

Accuracy class Permissible positive and negative regulation change


AC 1 ± 1%a
AC 2,5 ± 2,5 % a
AC 5 ± 5%a
AC 10 ± 10 %
AC 20 ± 20 %
AC 30 ± 30 %
a But not lower than ± 1 mbar.

The same type of regulator may have different accuracy classes depending on the set range Wd and/or the
inlet pressure range bpu.

5.3.1.2 Hysteresis

The hysteresis is included in the accuracy class and shall be declared by the manufacturer if requested in the
order specification.

5.3.2 Lock-up behaviour

5.3.2.1 Lock-up pressure classes

Regulators shall conform to lock-up pressure requirements relevant to the declared class(es) chosen from
Table 11.

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Table 11 — Lock-up pressure classes

Lock-up pressure class Permissible positive regulation change within the lock-up pressure zone
SG 2,5 2,5 % a
SG 5 5%a
SG 10 10 %
SG 20 20 %
SG 30 30 %
SG 50 50 %
a But not lower than 1 mbar.

The same type of regulator may have different lock-up pressure classes depending on the specified set range
Wd and/or the inlet pressure range bpu.

At the lowest limit temperature the permissible deviation for the declared lock-up pressure classes may move
to a less stringent class as detailed in 7.7.7.4.5.

5.3.2.2 Classes of lock-up pressure zone

Regulators shall conform to lock-up pressure zone requirements relevant to the declared class(es) chosen
from Table 12.

Table 12 — Lock-up pressure zone classes

Class of lock-up pressure Limit value of the lock-up pressure zone as a percentage of Qmin,pu to
zone Qmax,pu

SZ 2,5 2,5 %
SZ 5 5%
SZ 10 10 %
SZ 20 20 %

Within the lock-up pressure zone the regulator need not comply with 5.3.3.

The same type of regulator may have different classes of lock-up pressure zone depending on the set range
Wd and/or the inlet range bpu.

5.3.3 Stable conditions

For the permissible positive and negative regulator change specified in 5.3.1.1 the amplitude of any
oscillations occurring in steady state shall not exceed 20 % of the accuracy class but with a lower limit of
1 mbar.

5.4 Final visual inspection

In the type test specifically after the tests 7.7.4 up to and including 7.7.7.4.5 and test 7.7.7.4.6 when
applicable, excluding the test in 7.7.7.3, the regulator shall show no undue wear, binding, corrosion, damage
or other defects which may affect its long term performance.

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5.5 Fail-close conditions

!For fail-close regulators the control member shall tend to close or close in the following cases:"

⎯ damage of main diaphragm;

⎯ failure of energy to move the control member.

6 Gas pressure regulator sizing

6.1 Flow behaviour

The flow behaviour of a regulator is said to be critical if at constant inlet temperature the volumetric flow rate
varies proportionally only with the absolute inlet pressure.

The flow behaviour of a regulator is said to be sub-critical if at constant inlet temperature the volumetric flow
rate varies with both the absolute inlet and outlet pressures.

The boundaries of the critical and sub-critical flow behaviour (see Equation (9) in 7.7.7.2.2) are shown in the
system of Cartesian coordinates shown in Figure 8 and coincide with the two different sections of the plotted
curve. For the definition of the symbols see 6.2.

§ pe + pb ·
¨ ¸
¨ p + p ¸ critical
© a b¹

Key
1 Linear section
2 Non linear section
3 Sub-critical behaviour
4 Critical behaviour

Figure 8 — Flow behaviour of a regulator with the control member in a fixed position

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6.2 Sizing equations for the calculation of volumetric flow rates of a gas pressure regulator
with its control member in its mechanically fully open position

6.2.1 Normal calculations

Volumetric flow rates should be calculated using the sizing equations of EN 60534-2-1.

6.2.2 Practical calculations

Normally, in the regulators field it is common to use the following equations:

a) sub-critical flow behaviour

13,57 p + pb ª p u - pd º
! Q × Cg × u × sin « K1 × » " (3)
d × (t u + 273) 2 «¬ pu + pb »¼ deg

b) critical flow behaviour (see Equation (9) in 7.7.7.2.2)

13,57 p + pb
! Q × Cg × u " (4)
d × (t u + 273) 2

where

Cg is the flow coefficient;

d is the relative density (air = 1, non dimensional value);

K1 is the body shape factor;

pb is the ambient atmospheric pressure in bar (absolute value);

tu is the gas temperature at the inlet of the regulator under test in °C.

6.2.3 Simplified calculations

If K1 ≤ 130 and !(pu - pd) > 0,1 × (pu + pb)" the following simplified equations may be used with an error
less than 10 %:

a) sub-critical flow behaviour, where !(pu - pd) ≤ 0,5 × (pu + pb)":

13,57
! Q × Cg × ( pd + p b ) × ( pu - pd ) " (5)
d × (t u + 273)

b) critical flow behaviour, where (pu - pd) > 0,5 (pu + pb):

13,57 p + pb
! Q × Cg × u " (6)
d × (t u + 273) 2

Conversion of the flow coefficients may be carried out by making reference to EN 60534-2-1.

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ª 13,57 º
NOTE The expression ! « × Cg » " is also known as KG.
«¬ d × (t u + 273) »¼

6.3 Calculation of the maximum accuracy flow rate

The maximum accuracy flow rate should be calculated from the equations given in 6.2 by using the applicable
percentage of the flow coefficient at fully open position. This percentage which is equal to or less than 100,
depends on the accuracy class AC and shall always be specified by the manufacturer (see Figures 5 and 9).

6.4 Inherent flow characteristics

The relationship between flow coefficient and the position of the control member is usually represented
diagrammatically (see Figure 9). Flow coefficients are usually expressed as a percentage of the flow
coefficient at fully open position and the position of the control member as a percentage of the maximum
travel (limit imposed by a mechanical stop). Figure 9 gives examples of the inherent flow characteristics of
three different types of regulator.

6.5 Calculation of volumetric flow rates for partially open gas pressure regulators

Volumetric flow rates for regulator positions between closed and fully open shall be calculated using the
equations given in 6.2, but by using the percentage of the flow coefficient at fully open position associated with
a given percentage of the valve travel as detailed in 6.4.

Key
X Travel in %
Y Cg in %

Figure 9 — Three examples of inherent flow characteristics

6.6 Flow coefficient

For all flow coefficients the tolerance between the value declared by the manufacturer and the actual value
verified during the type test shall be ± 10 %.

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7 Testing

7.1 General

Clause 7 provides guidance on the procedure that may be used when a certification of compliance with the
requirements of this document is required.

The sub-clauses in Clause 7 may be applied also to the conformity assessment to the PED.

7.2 Tests

Table 13 gives an overview of the different types of tests and correlates them to the requirements and test
methods detailed in Clauses 4, 5 and 7.

The requirements in this chapter shall be followed when compliance evaluation with this document is
requested.

Where compliance evaluation to this document is finalized with positive result, the regulator can bear as
marking the number of this document.

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Table 13 — Summary of tests and requirements

Test schedule Requirement Test method


T M S Clause Title Clause
Constructional tests
A A A 4.1 Dimensional check and visual inspection 7.7.1
A A A 4.2 Materials check 7.7.2
A 4.3 Verification of the strength of pressure containing parts 7.7.3
and inner metallic partition walls
A A A 5.2.1 Shell and inner metallic partition walls strength test 7.7.4

A A A 5.2.2 External tightness test 7.7.6

Functional tests
A 6.6 Determination of the flow coefficients 7.7.7.2

A a A 5.2.3 Check of internal sealing, setting, lock-up pressure and 7.7.7.3


simplified test method for accuracy class
A 5.3.1.1 and Determination of a performance curve and verification of 7.7.7.4.2
5.3.3 the hysteresis band
A 5.2.3 Determination of the lock-up pressure and verification of 7.7.7.4.3
the internal sealing
A 5.3 Determination of the accuracy class, the lock-up 7.7.7.4.4
pressure class, the class of lock-up pressure zone, the
maximum accuracy flow rate and the minimum flow rate
related to a given range of inlet pressures
A 5.3.2.1 Operational check at the limit temperatures of 7.7.7.4.5
-10 °C or -20 °C and 60 °C
optional - Methods for measuring the sound pressure level 7.7.7.4.6
A 5.4 Final visual inspection after type test 7.7.8.1
A A 7.7.8.2 Final visual inspection after routine tests and production 7.7.8.2
surveillance
A = Applicable
S = Production surveillance
M = Routine tests
T = Type test
a Simplified test method for accuracy class is not required in the routine tests.

7.3 Type test

Those tests (see Table 13) carried out to establish the performance classification of the regulator or the series
of regulators. These tests include verification of the documentation listed in 8.1.1.

When changes are made to the design of a regulator or a series of regulators in such a manner as to affect
the above tests, the manufacturer shall inform the parties involved, if any, in the compliance evaluation to this
document.

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7.4 Selection of test samples

The number and types of a series of regulators to be subjected to a type test shall be selected according to
the following requirements:

⎯ one regulator for each type of fixture and/or pilot;

⎯ two sizes from a series of up to six sizes and three sizes from series greater than six in number;

⎯ one regulator for each accuracy class AC, if applicable;

⎯ if the series of regulators includes sizes of regulators with more than one valve seat diameter, the test
sample shall have the largest valve seat installed.

The check in accordance with 7.7.7.4.5 shall only be carried out on one test sample.

7.5 Routine tests

Those tests (see Table 13) carried out on each regulator by the manufacturer during the production process.
The tests verify that materials, dimensions, external conditions and performance remain in compliance with
the results of the type test.

Routine tests for integrated safety devices, if any, shall be those detailed in EN 14382.

7.6 Production surveillance

Those tests and verifications (see Table 13) carried out in order to confirm continuing compliance with this
document.

The tests and verifications include additionally:

⎯ verification of the routine tests records;

⎯ verification of drawings and material certificates.

7.7 Test and verification methods

7.7.1 Dimensional check and visual inspection

The actions to assess:

⎯ the dimensional compliance of pressure containing parts with the applicable drawings;

⎯ the compliance of the regulator construction with the !related" assembly drawing and the
construction requirements of this document.

7.7.2 Materials check

The actions to assess the compliance of the materials used or prescribed with the requirements in 4.2.

The verification of the materials used shall be carried out by the review of the material certificates.

The verification of the materials prescribed shall be carried out by the review of the !part list".

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7.7.3 Verification of the strength of pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls

7.7.3.1 Strength calculation method

Verification is made by proving the compliance of the actual safety factors with those specified in 4.3.5 and the
compliance of minimum allowable thicknesses shown in drawings with values specified in the strength
calculations.

Strength calculation !shall" be carried out according to EN 12516-2 and !EN 12516-4".

7.7.3.2 Experimental design method

Verification is made by proving the compliance of the actual safety factors with those specified in 4.3.5 taking
into account the minimum allowable thicknesses shown in drawings and the minimum proof stress (yielding)
for selected material.

Actual safety factors are obtained through one of the following two ways:

⎯ hydrostatic pressure test applied until the first sign of yielding or failure becomes apparent in any
component and verification that the limit pressure pl at which the first sign of yielding or failure becomes
apparent is:

s ry R p 0, 2
! pl ≥ PS × S b × × r
" for the body only;
s min R p 0, 2
min

sry Rp 0, 2
pl ≥ PS × S × × r
for other components;
smin Rp 0, 2
min

⎯ hydrostatic pressure test and verification that permanent deformations do not exceed the values stated in
5.2.1 up to the following test pressures:

srw Rp 0, 2
0,9 × PS × S b × × r
for the body only;
sw Rp 0, 2
min

srw Rp 0, 2
0,9 × PS × S × × r
for other components;
sw Rp 0, 2
min

where

smin is the minimum design wall thickness at the point where the first sign of yielding occurs in
mm;

sry is the measured wall thickness of test sample at the point where the first sign of yielding
occurs in mm;

|Rp0,2 |min is the minimum proof stress (yielding) for selected material according to relevant
document in N/mm2;

|Rp0,2 |r is the measured proof stress (yielding) for the material of the test sample according to
relevant document in N/mm2;

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sw is the minimum design wall thickness for the weakest point in mm;

srw is the measured wall thickness of test sample at the weakest point in mm.

The weakest point can be located by technical evaluation or !by" measurements (strain gauge etc.).

The test is carried out in such a manner that deformations of the test sample in all directions are possible.
There shall be no additional stresses due to bending, torque or tension.

Forces from fastening systems shall be similar to those experienced under normal installation conditions.

Regulator bodies and pressure containing parts manufactured from different materials may be pressure tested
separately.

!Special high strength clamping bolts and nuts and gaskets (between individual pressure containing parts)
may be used for hydrostatic testing."

!For the components with the specific maximum allowable pressure PSD, in the above two formulae (not in
those referred to body) replace the symbol “PS” with the symbol “PSD”."

Diaphragms used as pressure containing parts in chambers subjected, or that can be subjected to a maximum
differential pressure Δpmax shall withstand a test pressure (in bar) of at least:

⎯ 0,3 bar if Δpmax < 0,15 bar;

⎯ 2 Δpmax if 0,15 bar ≤ Δpmax < 5 bar;

⎯ 1,5 Δpmax but at least 10 bar if Δpmax ≥ 5 bar.

7.7.4 Shell and inner metallic partition walls strength test

Pressure containing parts, !including" those that become pressure containing parts in case of a
diaphragm or differential pressure seal failure and inner metallic partition walls shall be pressure tested. The
test is carried out with water at ambient temperature at a pressure according to the values in Table 14 for
3 min. The criteria of 5.2.1 shall be met.

The test is carried out in such a manner that deformations of the test sample in all directions are possible.
There shall be no additional stresses due to bending, torque or tension.

Forces from fastening systems shall be similar to those experienced under normal installation conditions at
least during the type test.

The test may be carried out without trim (i.e. the internal parts that are in flowing contact with gas).

The test may also be carried out with air or nitrogen, if the necessary safety measures are taken.

Chambers separated by diaphragms are pressurized on both sides of the diaphragm at equal pressure.

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Table 14 — Pressure values for the shell strength test


!

Chambers with the maximum allowable Chambers with specific maximum allowable
pressure PS pressure PSD
Test pressures
1,5 PS 1,5 PSD
but at least PS + 2 bar but at least PSD + 2 bar
whichever is the greater whichever is the greater
"

7.7.5 Alternative shell and inner metallic partition walls strength test

Hydrostatic pressure tests as detailed in 7.7.4 may be replaced by other tests (e.g. pneumatic test) whose
reliability shall be demonstrated. For tests other than the hydrostatic pressure test, additional safety measures,
when appropriate, such as non-destructive tests or other methods of equivalent validity, shall be applied
before those tests are carried out.

7.7.6 External tightness test

7.7.6.1 External tightness test of metallic housing

The assembled regulator and its fixtures are pneumatically tested to assess compliance with the requirements
of 5.2.2. The test is carried out at ambient temperature with air or gas at the test pressure specified in
Table 15. This test shall be carried out on a strength-tested regulator for at least:

⎯ 15 min in the type test;

⎯ 1 min in the routine tests and in the production surveillance.

The result of the test is satisfactory if one of the following conditions is met:

⎯ bubble tight for a time of 5 s. This test may be carried out by covering the regulator with a foaming liquid,
by immersing the regulator in a tank of water or by other equivalent methods;

⎯ external leakage not higher than the values listed in Table 16.

The test pressures in Table 15 do not apply to any chambers bounded on at least one side by a diaphragm
even if they are subjected to gas pressure under normal operating conditions.

The test is carried out in such a manner that deformations of the !regulator" in all directions are possible.
There shall be no additional stresses due to bending, torque or tension.

Forces from fastening systems shall be similar to those experienced under normal installation conditions at
least during the type test.

Recognized alternative detection methods may be used for checking leakage (e.g. electronic device). For
such methods the equivalence to the above requirements shall be demonstrated.

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Table 15 — Pressure values in the external tightness test

Chambers subjected, or that can be subjected to gas pressures !Chambers safeguarded in


accordance with 4.3.3 with specific
> pd ≤ pd a maximum allowable pressure
PSD"
Test pressures
1,1 PS 1,2 pds max !1,1 PSD"
but at least 0,5 PS
whichever is the greater
a Only if PS ≤ 20 bar. For PS > 20 bar the test pressure shall be 1,1 PS.

Table 16 — Maximum external and internal leakage rates

Nominal size Air leakage rate in cm3/h a


DN
external internal b
25 40 15
40 to 80 60 25
100 to 150 100 40
200 to 250 150 60
300 to 350 200 100
400 400 300
a At normal conditions.
b In case of specific requirement in the order specification, see Annex E.

7.7.6.2 External tightness test of chambers bounded on at least one side by a diaphragm

Such chambers shall be pneumatically tested at a test pressure (in bar) equal to at least:

⎯ 0,2 bar if Δpmax < 0,15 bar;

⎯ 1,33 Δpmax if 0,15 bar ≤ Δpmax < 5 bar;

⎯ 1,1 Δpmax but at least 6,65 bar if Δpmax ≥ 5 bar.

Test method and acceptance criteria in accordance with 7.7.6.1.

7.7.7 Functional tests

7.7.7.1 General conditions

If the regulator has built-in safety device(s) it shall be tested with the safety device(s) in its (their) normal
operating position.

The tests may be carried out either with air or with gas. Where necessary, measured volumetric flow rates
shall be converted into values that are related to air at normal conditions. Due to the need to obtain a
homogeneous set of test results that will permit different types of regulators to be compared with each other,
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specified in 7.7.7.4, the measured values shall be converted into volumetric flow rates related to an inlet
reference temperature of 15 °C. Pressure gauges shall have an accuracy of at least AC/4 across the scale
range according to the applicable document and a full scale not greater than twice the value of the variable to
be measured. Tests shall be carried out at ambient temperature. Regulators shall be tested in the mounting
position specified by the manufacturer.

The external sensing/process lines shall be located on the downstream pipework according to the
recommendations of the manufacturer.

7.7.7.2 Determination of the flow coefficients

7.7.7.2.1 Normal method

If the volumetric flow rates are calculated using the sizing equations of EN 60534-2-1, the tests shall be
carried out in accordance with EN 60534-2-3.

7.7.7.2.2 Practical method

If in the flow calculation the equations given in 6.2 are being used then the following equations shall be used
to calculate flow coefficient Cg and the body shape factor K1.

To determine Cg of a regulator with the control member in the mechanically fully open position it is necessary
to plot a diagram as shown in Figure 8 of 6.1. The Cg shall be determined for at least three different operating
conditions in the critical flow behaviour with:

2×Q × d × (t u + 273)
! Cg " (7)
13,57 × ( pu + pb )

The Cg flow coefficient shall be assumed to be equal to the arithmetic mean of the three values.

The shape factor K1 (see 6.2.2) shall be determined for at least three different operating conditions in the
sub-critical flow behaviour with:

ª Q × d × (t u + 273) 2 º
arcsin « × »
¬« 13,57 × C g p u + p b »¼
deg
! K1 " (8)
p u - pd
pu + pb

The shape factor K1 shall be assumed to be equal to the arithmetic mean of the three values.

For Cg and K1 shape values a tolerance of ± 10 % is permitted.

The behaviour shall be assumed to be critical when:

pu + pb 1 K12
≥ 2
= 2
(9)
pd + p b § 90 · K1 - 8100
1 − ¨¨ ¸¸
© K1 ¹

In the equations (7) and (8) Q is the volumetric flow rate at normal conditions of the test fluid as measured by
the flow meter 9 in Figure 14. The measured values shall be converted into values related to the normal
conditions specified in !3.3.2.1". The calculation of Q shall be carried out using the following equation:

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pM + pb Tn p + pb
! Q × × QM = 269,64 × M × QM " (10)
pn t M + Tn t M + 273

where

for pn and Tn see !3.3.2.1";

pM is the gas pressure at the flow meter;

QM is the volumetric flow rate measured at the flow meter;

tM is the gas temperature at the flow meter in °C.

The tests shall be carried out where technical possible and economically justified on a test rig in accordance
with 7.7.7.4.7. Where this is not the case, alternative test and calculation methods e.g. that detailed in A.3
may be used for the determination of flow coefficient Cg.

7.7.7.3 Check of internal sealing, set point, lock-up pressure class and simplified test method for
accuracy class

These tests shall be carried out with volumetric flow rates greater than Qmin,pu at the extreme values of the
inlet pressure range bpu for the setting of the controlled pressure or for the extreme values of specific set
range Wds or for the extreme values of set range Wd according to the order specification. Initial conditions to
be set as follows:

⎯ inlet pressure to be equal to pumin and the volumetric flow rate to be zero;

⎯ increase the volumetric flow rate to the level specified above;

⎯ adjust the controlled pressure to the required set point.

The test for each setting shall comprise the following steps (see Figure 10):

a) reduce the volumetric flow rate until complete lock-up takes place within a period not less than the
response time of the regulator;

b) record the lock-up pressure:

⎯ after 5 s;

⎯ after 30 s

from the closure of the regulator;

NOTE 1 These values are not appropriate for pilot controlled regulators.

c) increase the volumetric flow rate close to the above value and determine the corresponding outlet
pressure pd;

d) increase the inlet pressure until pumax is reached;

e) measure the value of outlet pressure pd;

f) repeat the above steps from a) to c) without any further adjustment of the setting;

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g) reduce the volumetric flow rate until complete lock-up takes place within a period not less than the
response time of the regulator;

h) increase the inlet pressure up to 1,1 PS;

i) record the lock-up pressure:

⎯ after 5 s;

⎯ after 30 s

from the closure of the regulator;

NOTE 2 These values are not appropriate for pilot controlled regulators.

Provided the values of lock-up pressure at 5 s and 30 s are comparable, taking account of the accuracy of the
measuring system, it shall be assumed that the regulator has passed the internal leakage test.

The values of lock-up pressure, the outlet pressures resulting from the two increases in the volumetric flow
rate and the setting shall be within the applicable range.

If the manufacturer is unable to provide the required test volumetric flow rate, an alternative test procedure
may be used to cover these checks.

In these verifications a test rig in accordance with 7.7.7.4.7 is not mandatory.

If a detection method is available to verify compliance with the required internal leakage rates given in
Table 16, an alternative procedure may be followed to check the internal sealing and to measure the lock-up
pressure at pumin and pumax.

In this case the determined leakage rates shall comply with:

⎯ the requirements of Table 16 or

⎯ the requirements of EN 1349 if specified in the order specification (see Annexes E and G).

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"

Key
1 pumin
2 pumax
Setting
Measured value
!
pu = 1,1 PS"

Figure 10 — Graphical representation of the tests detailed in 7.7.7.3

7.7.7.4 Functional tests under stable conditions

7.7.7.4.1 General conditions

These tests shall be carried out at ambient temperature. The purpose is to verify the values stated by the
manufacturer for the:

⎯ accuracy class;

⎯ maximum hysteresis band, if specified in the order specification;

⎯ lock-up pressure class;

⎯ class of lock-up pressure zone;

⎯ maximum accuracy flow rate and minimum flow rate.

The tests shall be carried out where technically possible and economically justified on a test rig in accordance
with 7.7.7.4.7.

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Where this is not the case, alternative test and calculation methods e.g. those explained in Annex A or the
modelling tests on test specimens to a smaller scale as described in EN 60534-2-3, may be used for the
determination of Qmax,pumin, Qmax,pumax, AC, SG and hysteresis band if specified in the order
specification under the following pre-conditions:

a) the maximum possible size and at least the minimum size of a series of regulators shall be tested using a
test rig in accordance with 7.7.7.4.7;

b) to prove that the alternative method chosen is reliable by comparing the results with those from a test at
full operating conditions in a particular regulator size;

c) to use the alternative method for larger sizes of regulators of the same series.

However, if the regulator or even the smallest regulator of a series can not be tested using a test rig in
accordance with 7.7.7.4.7, the test method as detailed in Annex A may be used without other pre-conditions.

The compliance with performance requirements shall be checked against only three families of performance
curves for three different values of outlet pressure chosen within the set range Wd in accordance with the
following criteria:

pdmin

pdmax

pdmax - pdmin
pdint = pdmin +
3

For each family of performance curves three values of inlet pressure shall be chosen within the inlet pressure
range bpu in accordance with the following criteria:

pumin

pumax

pumin + pumax
puav = (rounded to the nearest whole number)
2

The regulator shall be kept pressurized throughout the whole process with no interruption of this condition until
the determination of the families of performance curves is completed.

7.7.7.4.2 Determination of a performance curve and verification of the hysteresis band

With the understanding that the "actual set point" cannot be determined at the outset of this process, the
setting of the regulator shall be adjusted at:

⎯ an inlet pressure equal to puav;

⎯ the volumetric flow rate recommended by the manufacturer.

Changes to the setting prior to the completion of the whole process for the determination of a single
performance curve, or families of performance curves, are not permitted. The flow rate regulating valve 8
(Figure 14) shall be used to vary the volumetric flow rates. The operating time of the valve shall not be less
than the response time of the regulator as specified by the manufacturer. Volumetric flow rates measured by
the flow meter 9 (Figure 14) shall be recalculated to refer to:

⎯ normal conditions (see !3.3.2.1");

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⎯ air at the reference temperature of 15 °C at the inlet of the regulator under test.

To this end the following equation shall be used:

pM + pb Tn d × (t u + Tn ) p + pb
Q QM × × × = 15,88 × M × QM × d × (t u + 273) " (11)
pn t M + Tn 1 × (15 + Tn ) t M + 273

where

for pn and Tn see !3.3.2.1";

d is the relative density of the test fluid (air = 1 non dimensional value);

pM is the gas pressure at the flow meter;

QM is the volumetric flow rate measured at the flow meter;

tM is the gas temperature at the flow meter in °C;

tu is the gas temperature in °C at the inlet of regulator under test.

At least 11 different measurements conveniently distributed over the full range of values between Qmin and
Qmax (5 with volumetric flow rates increasing, 4 with volumetric flow rates decreasing, an additional
measurement at zero volumetric flow rate and one at the start setting) shall be taken for each pair of pu and
pds values.

Figure 3 is an example of a chart showing the relevant details such as the start setting, the measured results
and the performance curve for the controlled variable related to a single pair of pu and pds values.

7.7.7.4.3 Determination of the lock-up pressure and verification of the internal sealing

The lock-up pressure shall be determined in connection with tests carried out to determine the performance
curve of the controlled variable. The time required to reduce the volumetric flow rate to zero shall not be less
than the lock-up time of the regulator. This condition is deemed to be satisfied when the lock-up pressure is
found to be independent of the time needed to reduce the volumetric flow rate to zero (see Figure 11).

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X Time to reduce the volumetric flow rate to zero


Y Pressure with control member at closing position

Figure 11 — Graphical representation of 7.7.7.4.3

The lock-up pressure pf shall be measured twice, after 1 min and after 2 min from the regulator closure. When
the inlet pressure is greater than 16 bar the second measurement shall be taken after 5 min.

Any lock-up pressure value that can be affected by temperature variation in the fluid contained in the volume
between the regulator under test and the flow rate regulating valve, shall be recalculated and related to the
initial temperature by using the following equation:

t + 273
! pf × ( pfi + pb ) - pb " (12)
ti + 273

where

pb is the absolute ambient pressure;

pfi is the lock-up pressure related to the second measurement;

t is the gas temperature in °C related to the first measurement;

ti is the gas temperature in °C related to the second measurement.

The regulator shall be deemed leak-tight if the last two lock-up pressures, corrected for the initial temperature,
are comparable (taking account of the accuracy of the measuring system) or comply with the internal leakage
rate requirements given in:

⎯ Table 16 or

⎯ EN 1349 if specified in the order specification (see Annexes E and G).

The lock-up pressures of the regulator shall be within the applicable range. For lock-up pressure
measurements the outlet pipework of the test rig shall have a minimum length as specified in Figure 14.

The internal sealing of regulator shall also be verified at:

⎯ inlet pressure of 1,1 PS;

⎯ outlet pressure of zero.

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7.7.7.4.4 Determination of the accuracy class, the lock-up pressure class, the class of lock-up
pressure zone, the maximum accuracy flow rate and the minimum flow rate related to a given range of
inlet pressures

The determination is based on optimal enveloping of each family of performance curves with the vertical and
horizontal limit lines as shown in Figure 5. An example of an optimal enveloping procedure is shown in
Figure 12 and is described as follows:

⎯ plot the performance curves of a family in a semilog diagram with volumetric flow rates on the decimal
scale of the abscissa and outlet pressure on the logarithmic scale of the ordinate;

⎯ locate on this diagram, in an optimized manner, three horizontal lines spaced as shown in Figure 12; the
optimization of the location of these lines is reached when the greatest possible number of performance
requirements are met;

⎯ identify the actual set point where the dashed horizontal line intersects the ordinate;

⎯ ensure that Qmax,puav, Qmax,pumin, Qmax,pumax, Qmin,pumax, Qmin,puav, Qmin,pumin, AC and pf


are within the established limits.

Other equivalent optimal enveloping methods may be used.

If the performance data listed by the manufacturer are not met, the test report shall detail the actual
performance data taken from the type tests.

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Key
1 Max limit for pf
2 Max limit for pd with Q outside the lock-up zone
3 Min limit for pd

Figure 12 — Graphical example of 7.7.7.4.4

7.7.7.4.5 Operational check at the limit temperatures of –20 °C or –10 °C and 60 °C

The regulator shall be installed in a suitable thermostatically controlled enclosure.

To start the check the test medium shall be brought to the relevant temperature.

The check shall verify the internal sealing and determine the lock-up pressure in accordance with 7.7.7.4.3
under the following conditions:

⎯ max inlet pressure/min outlet pressure;

⎯ min inlet pressure/min outlet pressure;

at the relevant temperatures.

!The lock-up pressure at the -10 °C and at the -20 °C limit temperatures shall be:"

§ 2 SG ·
! ≤ pds × ¨1 + ¸"
© 100 ¹

!except when, at ambient temperature, SG = 30. In this case the SG = 30 may be multiplied by 1,5.

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EXAMPLES At ambient temperature SG 5 may change to SG 10 both at –20 °C and at –10 °C.
At ambient temperature SG 30 may change to SG 45 both at –20 °C and at –10 °C."

!The lock-up pressure at upper limit temperature shall be:"

§ SG ·
! ≤ pds × ¨1 + ¸"
© 100 ¹
where pds and SG are those determined at ambient temperature.

A check to determine the control member travel of the regulator shall also be carried out at no flow condition in
order to demonstrate that the regulator can fully open.

If specified in the order specification, alternative methods in accordance with Annex A may be used.

After this check, the test in accordance with 7.7.6 is repeated at the lower limit temperatures.

7.7.7.4.6 Methods for measuring the sound pressure level

The fully assembled regulator with all its fixtures shall be installed:

⎯ at between 0,8 m and 1,2 m above floor level;

⎯ in accordance with the requirements specified in 7.7.7.4.7 with regard to the velocities of the gas in the
test rig.

The floor shall be one of normal concrete or similar construction. Care shall be taken to ensure that any
possible effects of sound emissions other than the noise generated by the regulator are excluded (for example
noise generated by the flow rate regulating valve or the external environment). The points of measurement of
sound emission shall be in accordance with Figure 7.

The sound pressure level measurement may be carried out on a test rig built in accordance with Figure 14 if
the above requirements are met.

The results of the measurements shall be expressed in such a way as to conform with relevant regulations
and the requirements of this document.

The test report shall include the following data:

⎯ test procedure;

⎯ thickness and nominal diameter of inlet and outlet pipes;

⎯ indication of the point at which the measured sound level is the highest;

⎯ the units of measurement used to express the results.

7.7.7.4.7 Test rig requirements

The requirements detailed in this sub-clause are mandatory only for type testing.

The tests shall be carried out on a test rig built as specified in Figure 14 or in accordance with EN 60534-2-3
as appropriate. The nominal diameter of the pipework connecting the full bore valves and the flow rate
regulating valves with the regulator shall not be smaller than the nominal diameter of the regulator and so
chosen as to ensure that in all operating conditions during the tests the velocity of the gas does not exceed:

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⎯ 50 m/s for pressure ≥ 0,5 bar;

⎯ 25 m/s for pressures < 0,5 bar.

The connections between the regulator and the test rig pipework shall be made using concentric reducers
according to ISO 3419 or equivalent. The pressure tapping diameter b shown in Figure 13 shall be at least
3 mm and shall be no larger than 12 mm or one-tenth of the nominal pipe diameter, whichever is the lesser.
The tapping shall be circular and its edge shall be clean and sharp or slightly rounded and free from burrs or
other irregularities. Any suitable method of making a physical connection is acceptable provided the above
recommendations are followed. However, fittings shall not protrude inside the pipework.

In the event of unstable conditions due to volumetric flow rate variations consequent to the operation of the
flow regulating valve 8 (see Figure 14), it is permissible to increase the length of the pipework connecting the
flow regulating valve 8 (see Figure 14) to the regulator, or to provide for an additional volume by installing a
parallel line or reservoir.

The lock-up pressure tests shall always be carried out on a test rig in which the downstream pipework has the
minimum specified length; for these tests an additional downstream volume is not permitted. The flow meter
shall be installed in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer.

NOTE For alternative test methods under the conditions of 7.7.7.4.1 see also Annex A.

Key
1 Minimum 2,5 b, recommended 5 b

Figure 13 — Recommended pressure tapping

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Key
1 Shut-off device to prevent overpressure, if necessary
2 Inlet full bore valve
3 Inlet pressure indicator
4 Inlet temperature indicator
5 Regulator under test
6 Outlet pressure indicator
7 Outlet temperature indicator
8 Flow rate regulating valve
9 Flow meter
DN1 = nominal diameter of the upstream pipework connected to the regulator under test
DN2 = nominal diameter of the downstream pipework connected to the regulator under test

Figure 14 — Test rig requirements

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7.7.8 Final visual inspection

7.7.8.1 After type test

Upon completion of the tests in 7.7.4 up to and including 7.7.7.4.5 and the test 7.7.7.4.6 when applicable,
excluding the test in 7.7.7.3, the test samples shall be dismantled and inspected to verify the compliance with
the requirements detailed in 5.4.

7.7.8.2 After routine tests and production surveillance

Upon completion of the routine tests the regulator shall be externally inspected. There shall be no visible
evidence of damages and the markings shall comply with the applicable instructions.

8 Documentation

8.1 Documentation related to type test

8.1.1 Documentation required prior to type test

The following documentation shall be available at the time of carrying out the type test:

a) photographs and/or leaflets;

b) scheme and !related" functional description;

c) technical data for the series of regulators and a list of performance data to be confirmed;

d) assembly drawing of the regulator;

e) overall dimensional drawing;

f) nameplate drawing;

g) strength calculation or test report for all pressure containing parts;

h) parts list with material description for all components;

i) manufacturing drawings of all pressure containing parts and critical internal components;

j) installation, operation and maintenance manual.

8.1.2 Test report

On completion of the type test a report according to EN ISO/IEC 17025 shall be provided detailing the results
of the tests carried out. If alternative methods under the provisions of 7.7.7.4.1 are used, they shall be
described in detail in an appropriate section of the test report.

8.2 Documentation related to the routine tests

8.2.1 Documentation provided at the request of the customer

Inspection certificate and/or NDT certificate and/or material certificate in accordance with EN 10204 for
pressure containing parts and for bolts, screws and studs if applicable.

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8.2.2 Documentation provided with the regulator

Installation, operation and maintenance manual, in the language of the country of destination or in the
languages accepted by the user, giving appropriate instructions on:

⎯ specific provisions for visually indication whether the control member of the stand-by monitor is in the
closed or fully open position under normal operating conditions if the monitor is not equipped with an
appropriate device (see 4.1.1);

⎯ specific provisions as specified in 4.3.3 for the protection of pressure containing parts in differential
strength regulators and for the specific markings IS and, where applicable, DS;"

⎯ information on safe use of the connections detailed in 9.2;

⎯ safety requirements concerning commissioning and de-commissioning procedures;

⎯ safety requirements on filling/discharge of gas of/from the regulator;

⎯ periodical functional checks and maintenance;"

⎯ a statement of whether maintenance is possible and the relevant instructions;

⎯ data on the nameplate except serial number, year of manufacturing and specific set range;

⎯ hazards arising from misuse and particular features of the design when appropriate;

⎯ provisions, if any, for transport and handling;

⎯ how to trace the right spare parts;

⎯ storage requirements for spare parts,

⎯ a statement on installation according to the provisions of EN 12186/EN 12279;

⎯ a statement that the regulator does not require any protection against exceeding its allowable pressure
when for the upstream pressure regulating station the maximum downstream incidental pressure (MIPd)
is less than or equal to 1,1 x PS

shall be included with each regulator or shipment of regulators.

8.3 Documentation related to production surveillance in accordance with 7.6

8.3.1 Documentation to be available for production surveillance

For each series of regulators the manufacturer shall have available the following documentation:

⎯ type test report;

⎯ records of inspections satisfactorily passed during the manufacturing process.

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8.3.2 Production surveillance report

The production surveillance report shall detail the results of all tests and verifications listed in 7.6.

9 Marking

9.1 General requirements

Each regulator shall carry markings containing at least the following data:

⎯ manufacturer’s name and/or logo and/or registered trade-mark;

⎯ manufacturer’s town and country;

⎯ regulator type;

⎯ EN 334 (this document);

⎯ serial number;

⎯ year of manufacture;

⎯ nominal size DN;

⎯ flange ratings;

⎯ allowable pressure PS;

⎯ specific set range Wds;

⎯ operating temperature range (class 1 or class 2);

⎯ type of regulator (IS or DS);"

⎯ failure mode type (fail-open regulator or fail-close regulator);"

⎯ valve seat diameter (only where different sizes are provided) or valve trim (for this term see EN 60534-1)
or the flow coefficient if the previous data are not representative of the regulator flow rate;

⎯ !maximum component operating pressure pmax and the specific maximum allowable pressure PSD of
safeguarded chambers (for differential strength regulators only);"

⎯ leakage class in accordance with EN 1349 if applicable;

⎯ where necessary, warning drawing attention to dangerous misuses;

⎯ additional marking in accordance with order specification.

The data shall be indicated using the symbols of this document.

The flow direction shall be marked clearly and permanently on the body by an arrow.

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If a nameplate is used it shall be permanently legible and attached at a clearly visible place.

The technical details listed above shall be repeated in the inspection certificate (see Annex B).

The CE marking, where applicable, shall be accompanied by the manufacturer’s name and/or logo and/or
registered trade-mark, regulator type, serial number, year of manufacture, allowable pressure, specific set
range and operating temperature range.

9.2 Markings for the various connections

Each connection shall be marked in terms of:

⎯ function, e.g. breather line, sensing line, exhaust line, venting line;

⎯ minimum nominal diameter for the pipework concerned.

9.3 Marking of integrated safety devices

The safety devices shall be marked according to the relevant document.

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Annex A
(informative)

Alternative methods for the determination of the accuracy class, the


lock-up pressure class, the maximum accuracy flow rate, the flow
coefficients and the verification of the hysteresis band

A.1 General
The following alternative test methods may be used to establish the performance classification of a regulator
or a series of regulators. The detailed procedure should be agreed with the manufacturer.

A.2 Test methods

A.2.1 Direct acting gas pressure regulator

In this type of regulator it is necessary to vary the pressure on one side of the !pressure detector"
element in order to move the control member from the open position to the closed position.

The test method comprises the following steps:

⎯ set the regulator at the minimum value of the set range Wd following the manufacturer's instructions;

⎯ increase the pressure in the casing of the actuator from an external source until the control member
reaches its closed position and verify the internal sealing at the minimum and maximum inlet pressures
(internally impulsed regulators may have to be modified);

⎯ vent the pressure from the body;

⎯ slowly reduce the pressure in the casing of the actuator until the control member reaches the required
open position (i.e. the one relevant to the expected maximum accuracy flow rate) and measure the
pressure corresponding to each 10 % increase in the valve travel;

⎯ slowly increase the pressure in the casing of the actuator until the control member reaches the lock-up
position and measure the pressure corresponding to each 10 % decrease in the valve travel;

⎯ establish the closed position by the verification of internal sealing;

⎯ calculate for each position of the control member the volumetric flow rate Q using the method detailed in
6.5.

With balanced moving parts (i.e. no variation in the thrust on the moving parts against changes in inlet
pressure pe) all measured values of the pressure, except that for the closed position, should be within the
expected accuracy class AC.

The measured value of the lock-up pressure pf should be within the expected lock-up pressure class SG. The
hysteresis can be verified by measuring the maximum difference in pressure for the same position of the
control member.

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The calculated value of flow rate giving maximum accuracy should be greater than or equal to that specified
by the manufacturer (see Figure A.1).

With unbalanced moving parts the same method should be used, with account taken of the unbalanced thrust
(see Figure A.2).

A.2.2 Pilot controlled gas pressure regulators

With this type of regulator it is necessary to vary the motorization pressure in the motorization chamber in
order to move the control member from the closed position to an open position and vice versa. The thrust
created by the motorization pressure is normally balanced by the load of a spring. The motorization pressure
is supplied by the pilot. !The pilot controls the supply of the motorization gas according to the value of the
difference between the value of the controlled variable and the set point in such a way as to keep the outlet
pressure as close as possible to its set point."

Therefore, in both a regulator and pilot with moving parts balanced (i.e. no variation in the thrust on the
moving parts with changes in inlet pressure) it is possible to classify the performance of the system i.e. the
regulator with its pilot, by measuring the variation in outlet pressure against the position of the control member
from the closed position to a specific valve travel. The test method should be established in detail according to
the specific design of the regulator.

In the following test method reference should be made to the functional diagram given in Figure A.3.

Figure A.4 shows the relationship between the valve travel, motorization pressure pm and the flow through the
process line Qf and the outlet pressure of the system pd including the regulator and its pilot.

The test method comprises the following steps:

a) set the pilot at the minimum value of the set range Wd following the manufacturer's instructions;

b) feed the pilot from an external source using the applicable fixture at minimum inlet pressure pumin and
exhaust the gas from the chamber where both process and sensing lines are connected;

c) keep the regulator in the closed position using upstream inlet pressure. The inlet and outlet end
connections may be sealed by using blind flanges;

d) verify internal sealing of the regulator with Qf = 0 at minimum and maximum inlet pressure pu;

e) regulate the inlet pressure at pumin;

f) increase the flow Qf until the first internal flow occurs in the regulator and measure the outlet pressure pd
in the chamber where both process and sensing lines are connected (at this stage the inlet and outlet
pressures in the regulator body are balanced, because there is zero flow through the regulator);

g) increase the flow Qf to open the regulator until 100 % of the valve travel relevant to the maximum
accuracy flow rate Qmax,pumin has occurred and measure the outlet pressure pd corresponding to each
10 % increase in the valve travel;

h) decrease the flow Qf to bring the regulator to the closed position and measure the outlet pressure pd
corresponding to each 10 % decrease in the valve travel. The closed position is verified by an internal
sealing test;

i) regulate the inlet pressure at pumax;

j) repeat the tests explained above from f) to h);

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k) calculate, for each position of the control member, the volumetric flow rate Q using the method detailed in
6.5.

With balanced moving parts (i.e. no variation in the thrust on the moving parts with changes in the inlet
pressure pu) all measured values of:

⎯ outlet pressure pd should be within the expected accuracy class AC. The hysteresis can be verified by
measuring the maximum difference in outlet pressures pd for the same position of the control member;

⎯ lock-up pressure pf should be within the lock-up pressure class SG and the calculated value of the
maximum accuracy flow rate should be greater than or equal to that specified by the manufacturer (see
Figure A.4).

With unbalanced moving parts the same method should be used, with account taken of the unbalanced thrust
(see Figure A.5).

A.3 Determination of flow coefficients for larger capacity regulators


For larger capacity regulators if the available volumetric flow rates do not permit the use of the method
detailed in 7.7.7.2, the following procedure may be followed:

⎯ firstly, determine the flow coefficient for a partially open position that is compatible with the available
volumetric flow rate by using Equation (7) of 7.7.7.2.2;

⎯ determine the shape factor K1 applicable to the same partially open position by using Equation (8) of
7.7.7.2.2;

⎯ determine the function shown in Figure A.6 at sub-critical conditions calculating Cg,x by using the
following equation:

Q× d × (t u + 273)
! Cg, x " (A.1)
p + pb ª p u - pd º
13,57 × u × sin « K1 × »
2 ¬ pu + pb ¼ deg

These calculations should be made for three different opening positions of the control member;

⎯ extrapolate the value of Cg taken from the graph given in Figure A.6 by starting from the point in the x
co-ordinate for 100 % control member travel.

Where there is sufficient flow the previous extrapolation can be avoided by carrying out the test detailed in the
third indent with the control member at full open position.

To convert Q to normal conditions see 7.7.7.2.2.

For Cg and K1 values limit deviations of ± 10 % are permitted.

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Key
1 Hysteresis band X Travel in %

Figure A.1 — Graph of the outlet pressure plotted against different positions of the control member in
a balanced direct acting regulator

Key
1 Corrected measured values to take account of unbalanced thrust 3 Hysteresis band
2 Measured values X Travel in %

Figure A.2 — Graph of the outlet pressure plotted against different positions of the control member in
an unbalanced direct acting regulator

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Key
1 Chamber for test purposes 4 Pilot
2 Process line 5 Regulator
3 Sensing line

Figure A.3 — Functional diagram of a pilot controlled regulator

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Key
1 Opening
2 Closing
3 Hysteresis band
4 Regulator
5 Pilot
X Regulator travel in %

Figure A.4 — Graphs relating to the tests detailed in A.2 for a balanced pilot controlled regulator

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Key
1 Opening
2 Closing
3 Corrected measured values to take account of unbalanced thrust
4 Hysteresis band
5 Regulator
6 Pilot
X Regulator travel in %

Figure A.5 — Graphs relating to the tests detailed in A.2 for an unbalanced pilot controlled regulator

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X Travel in %
Y Cgx
Measured values

Figure A.6 — Graph of Cg values plotted against different positions of the control member

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Annex B
(informative)

Inspection certificate

The following gives an example of the format which may be used where an inspection certificate and
declaration of compliance to this document is provided.

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!
MANUFACTURER'S Inspection document type 3.1 according to EN 10204 N° ______________
TRADE MARK/NAME Declaration of compliance according to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1 Date ______________
TYPE : FIXTURES/SAFETY DEVICES
No.
1 : ...No.... 2 : ... No. ... 3 : ... No....

END CONNECTIONS : DN PN FACE-TO-FACE


assembly drg. overall dim. drg.
PRESSURE CONTAINING PARTS MATERIALS
FIXTURES REGULATOR

1 ......
2 ......
3 ......

FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum allowable pressure PS _________bar
Inlet pressure range bpu ___to____bar
Specific set range Wds ___to____bar
Operating temperature. range ______to_____°C
Pilot feeding pressure a
SAFETY DEVICE a
pup _________bar
REGULATOR

Motorization pressure a pm _________bar


Functional characteristics of built in safety
Valve seat diameter a ________mm
devices according to the relevant document
Max operating press. of chamber
safeguarded in diff. strength reg. a pmax _______bar
Specific max. allowable press. of
chamber in diff. strength regulator a PSD ________bar
Creep relief devices: a
opening pressure pdo ________bar
Settings : regulator bar fixtures bar safety device max. bar min. bar
CLASS OF : maximum inlet pressure pumax _______ accuracy AC _______
lock up pressure SG lock up pressure zone SZ leakage class a

Strength test

Body and inner metallic partition walls: 1,5 PS (min PS + 2) ________bar Casing of actuator ______bar Fixtures
_______bar

External tightness test


TESTS

Body 1,1 PS ________bar Casing of actuator ______bar Fixtures _______bar


Setting, lock-up pressure at pumax/pumin _______/_______bar

internal sealing at 1,1 x PS _________bar

setting of : _______at______bar _______at_______bar _______at_______bar

opening pressure of creep relief device __________bar


The above described product(s) is(are) in compliance with EN xxxxx.
SIGNATURE OF THE PERSON SIGNATURE OF THE INSPECTOR OR
SIGNATURE OF THE PERSON
AUTHORIZED BY THE PERSON AUTHORIZED BY THE CUSTOMER b
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TESTS
MANUFACTURER (for witnessing the acceptance test only)
a When applicable.
b When acceptance test in accordance with Annex C is specified in order specification.
"

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Annex C
(informative)

Acceptance test

Acceptance tests and verifications are carried out on the finished regulators by the manufacturer in the
presence of the purchaser's inspector before shipping, if specified in the order specification.

The tests are:

⎯ dimensional check and visual inspection in accordance with 7.7.1;

⎯ material check in accordance with 7.7.2;

⎯ external tightness test in accordance with 7.7.6;

⎯ check of internal sealing, setting and lock-up pressure class in accordance with 7.7.7.3.

Unless otherwise specified, the number of regulators selected for an acceptance test should be as follows:

⎯ 2 regulators for batches of 2 to 4 pieces;

⎯ 3 regulators for batches of 5 to 8 pieces;

⎯ 4 regulators for batches of 9 to 20 pieces;

⎯ 5 regulators for batches of 21 to 30 pieces;

⎯ 6 regulators for batches of 31 to 60 pieces;


)
⎯ 10 %6 for batches > 60 pieces.

Additional tests, if required, may be specified in the order specification.

6) Rounded up to a whole number.

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Annex D
(informative)

Compliance evaluation7)

D.1 General
This document contains the conditions for the compliance evaluation of any single regulator to the document.
However, in order to make an assessment of compliance of a full range of regulator coming off a production
line, more elements may be needed such as a factory production control system or quality management
system, a type-testing scheme, a qualification scheme and/or a certification scheme. These systems are
independent from the strict evaluation of conformity of a single regulator, and may be required either by
legislation or regulations, or by contractual agreements.

Unless there is an appropriate system in place, CEN/TC 235 is of the opinion that the following clauses
represent minimal conditions to assess the compliance evaluation of a series of regulators and of those
coming off a production line to this document.

For regulators certified as in compliance with this document, the manufacturer should carry out the
compliance evaluation in accordance with D.4.

Where there is a conformity assessment to the PED, the compliance evaluation with this document should not
consider the requirements of clauses in Annex ZA. Nevertheless this annex may be considered as guideline
also in the conformity assessment to the PED.

D.2 Introduction
The compliance certification scheme should meet the requirements of this document and establish:

⎯ if the production surveillance in accordance with 7.6 may be carried out by the body, if any, that has
certified the quality management system of the manufacturer;

⎯ a guideline to be followed when any non-conformities are discovered during the production surveillance
as detailed in 7.6;

⎯ the certificate of compliance in accordance with 5.10 of EN ISO/IEC 17025:2000.

D.3 Procedure
The evaluation of compliance should include:

⎯ the type test in accordance with 7.3; the tests samples should be selected as detailed in 7.4;

⎯ a production surveillance as detailed in 7.6 every five years; the test samples should include two
regulators for each certified series and they should be selected at random from the production population
present at the time of the production surveillance visit to the manufacturer's premises.

7) For the purpose of these recommendations the definitions contained in EN 45020 are applied.

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The production surveillance may be carried out by the body, if any, that has certified the quality management
system of manufacturer, if it is provided for in the certification scheme for regulators.

Any other verification !related" to the quality management system of the manufacturer should be carried
out by the body, if any, that has certified the quality management system.

D.4 Manufacturer’s compliance evaluation


For each series of regulators the manufacturer should carry out:

⎯ the tests as detailed in Clause 7;

⎯ a permanent internal control of production using a quality management system based on EN ISO 9001.
The quality management system should be certified by a third party.

Furthermore, the manufacturer should retain and file:

⎯ the material certificates for all pressure containing parts;

⎯ the NDT reports and the inspection certificate;

for a period of at least ten years from the delivery of the regulator.

A copy of these certificates should be made available to the purchaser if requested in the order specification.

D.5 Issue of the certificate of compliance


If the series of regulators complies with this document a "certificate of compliance" may be issued.

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Annex E
(informative)

!Seat leakage (alternative requirement)"

This annex establishes a series of seat leakage classes related to the specific internal sealing requirements.

If requested in the order specification the internal sealing requirements may be in accordance with EN 1349.
The leakage class will be included:

⎯ on the nameplate;

⎯ on the inspection certificate.

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Annex F
(normative)

Creep (venting) relief device

F.1 General
A creep relief device can be built in into a spring operated regulator to vent gas to the atmosphere when the
controlled pressure is higher than lock-up pressure of regulators with a limited capacity.

The creep relief device is built into the regulator when requested in order specification.

F.2 Terms and definitions


F.2.1
opening pressure
pdo
pressure at which the first internal leak occurs

F.2.2
closing pressure
pdf
falling pressure at which the relief valve is pressure tight after re-seating

F.3 Requirements

F.3.1 Construction

The creep relief device is normally integrated in the actuator. The connection for exhaust line shall be at least
DN 10.

The design in accordance with this annex meets the requirements in 4.1.2.

F.3.2 Functional requirements

The set point shall be higher than lock-up pressure of the regulator.

The opening pressure and the closing pressure shall meet following requirements: both pdo and pdf shall be
greater than or equal to pf.

F.4 Testing
Separate external pressure sources are connected to the inlet and outlet of the regulator and the inlet is
pressurized to the maximum value.

The pressure applied to the outlet is increased at a rate of change not greater than 1,5 % of the selected set
pressure (of regulator) per second until the first internal leak of creep relief valve is reached. Under these
conditions the first appearance of leakage is considered as the opening pressure.

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The outlet pressure is lowered until the creep relief valve is closed and the internal sealing and pdf are verified.

F.5 Type test


The above mentioned requirements shall be verified.

F.6 Routine tests


The opening and closing pressure shall be verified.

F.7 Documentation
When the regulator is or can be equipped with a creep relief device this should be mentioned in the test report.

F.8 Marking
The marking of the regulator shall include also pdo.

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Annex G
(informative)

Order specification

G.1 General
This annex gives guidelines on the form that an order specification should take.

The ordering of gas pressure regulators, particularly for larger sizes, depends on the site conditions, other
regulators already in the grid, interchangeability and other factors. Therefore, in addition to the minimum
specifications in tenders, offers and orders other specifications as detailed in G.2 may also be required.

G.2 Minimum specifications

G.2.1 Details of construction

⎯ direct acting/pilot controlled;

⎯ fail open/fail close;

⎯ integral strength/differential strength;

⎯ built-in safety devices;

⎯ built-in creep relief device;

⎯ built-in monitor;

⎯ additional features;

⎯ type of end connections.

G.2.2 Dimensions

⎯ regulator size (see 3.1.1.9);

⎯ nominal pressure PN;

⎯ face-to-face dimension.

G.2.3 Performance

⎯ inlet pressure range bpu;

⎯ allowable pressure PS;

⎯ set range or set point Wd/Wds/pds (for regulator and monitor);

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⎯ set range or set point Wdso/Wdsu/pdso /pdsu (for safety device);

⎯ opening pressure pdo (creep relief device);

⎯ maximum accuracy flow rate and minimum flow rate (at stable conditions and specified inlet pressures)
Qmax,pumin/Qmin,pumax;

⎯ operating temperature range (class 1 or class 2).

G.3 Optional specifications

⎯ lifting facilities;

⎯ sealing of adjusting devices;

⎯ minimum values of flow coefficients and factors;

⎯ accuracy class AC (for regulator);

⎯ accuracy group AG (for safety device);

⎯ maximum hysteresis band;

⎯ lock-up class/lock-up pressure zone SG/SZ;

⎯ minimum operating differential pressure pmin;

⎯ internal sealing requirements in accordance with EN 1349;

⎯ additional marking;

⎯ sound pressure level LpA;

⎯ likely spectral distribution in octave bands;

⎯ the calculation method for sound emission and likely spectral distribution in octave bands of the noise
level with centre frequencies of 500 Hz through to 8 000 Hz;"

⎯ maximum flow from creep relief device;

⎯ acceptance test in accordance with Annex C;

⎯ copy(ies) of various certificates;

⎯ full tests using a test rig in accordance with 7.7.7.4.7 instead of any alternative methods;

⎯ alternative test methods in accordance with Annex A instead of those detailed in 7.7.7.4.5;

⎯ inspection certificate;

⎯ NDT certificate;

⎯ material certificate class in accordance with EN 10204 for pressure containing parts;

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⎯ material certificate class in accordance with EN 10204 for bolts, screws and studs;

⎯ languages for manual accepted by the user.

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Annex H
(normative)

Materials

H.1 Steel materials for pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls

!The steel materials listed in Table H.1 with the restrictions listed in the last 5 columns of the same table,
are suitable for the design of pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls of regulators
complying with this European Standard."

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Table H.1 – Steel materials for pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls
Materials Restrictions
Regu ator
Group Type Re evant document Operat ng temperature PSmax [PS x DN b]max DNmax b
-10 °C to 60 °C a -20 °C to 60 °C bar bar x mm mm
Pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls

S235JR / 1.0037 w th th ckness ≤ 40 mm, S275JR / 1.0044 w th


x
th ckness ≥ 1,5 mm, S355JR/ 1.0045 w th th ckness ≥ 1,5 mm
S235J2G3 / 1.0116 & S235J2G4 / 1.0117 both w th 1 mm <
nom na th ckness ≤ 150 mm, S275J2G3 / 1.0144 & S275J2G4
/ 1.0145 & S355J2G3 / 1.0570 a w th 2,5 mm < nom na 10025
th ckness ≤ 150 mm x
S275JO / 1.0143 & S355JO / 1.0553 both w th 1,5 mm <
nom na th ckness ≤ 250 mm and supp ementary requ rements
Ro ed and KV 27 J av. of three and 20 J m n at –20 °C 100 - -

EN
forged stee
P235GH / 1.0345, P265GH / 1.0425, P295GH/ 1.0481, c
10028-2 x
P355GH / 1.0473 a w th product th ckness ≤ 150 mm
P275NH / 1.0487, P355NH / 1.0565 w th th ckness ≤ 150 mm, c
10028-3 x
P355NL1 / 1.0566 w th 5 mm ≤ product th ckness ≤ 150 mm
c c
A types 10028-4 , 10028-5 x
c
A grades from P355 to P 500 w th product th ckness ≤ 150 mm 10028-6 x
A austen t c stee des gnat on, other stee des gnat on w th c
Am n ≥ 16 % and mpact propert es at temperatures < –20 °C 10028-7 x

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Materials Restrictions
Regu ator
Group Type Re evant document Operat ng temperature PSmax [PS x DN b]max DNmax b
-10 °C to 60 °C a -20 °C to 60 °C bar bar x mm mm
Pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls
25 CrMo4 / 1.7218 & 25CrMoS4 / 1.7213 both w th
100 mm < d ≤ 160 mm or 60 mm < t ≤ 100 mm, 36CrN Mo4 /
1.6511 w th supp ementary requ rements Am n = 16 %. A
x
types sha be quenched and tempered (+QT) and w th
supp ementary requ rements for cast ana ys s C ≤ 0,25 % or, 10083-1 + A1
when 0,25 % < C ≤ 0,40, N ≥ 1 %
36CrN Mo4 / 1.6511 quenched and tempered (+QT) w th
supp ementary requ rements Am n = 16 % and KV 27 J av. of x
three and 20 J m n. at –20 °C
Stee des gnat ons quenched and tempered (+QT) w th
Am n ≥ 16 % and w th supp ementary requ rements for cast 10083-2 + A1 x
ana ys s C ≤ 0,25 %.
A austen t c stee des gnat ons, other stee des gnat ons w th
Ro ed and ong tud na Am n ≥ 16 % and supp ementary requ rements KV 10088-3 x 100 - -

EN
forged stee
27 J av. Of three and 20 J m n. at –20 °C
DD11 / 1.0332, DD12 /1.0398, DD13 / 1.0335 10111 x
A stee des gnat ons used for sk n-pass 10130 x
S275J2H, S355J2H 10210-1 x
P195TR2 / 1.0108, P235TR2 / 1.0255, P265TR2 / 1.0259 x
P195TR2 / 1.0108, P235TR2 / 1.0255, P265TR2 / 1.0259 w th c
10216-1
supp ementary requ rements KV 27 J av. of three and 20 J m n. x
at –20 °C
A stee des gnat ons w th Am n ≥ 16 % and supp ementary c
10222-2 x
requ rements KV 27 J av. of three and 20 J m n at –20 °C
c
A stee des gnat ons 10222-3 x
c
A stee des gnat ons 10222-4 x

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Table H.1 (continued)

Materials Restrictions
Regu ator
Group Type Re evant document Operat ng temperature PSmax [PS x DN b]max DNmax b
-10 °C to 60 °C a -20 °C to 60 °C bar bar x mm mm
Pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls
A stee des gnat ons martens t c type x
A stee des gnat ons austen t c type, other stee types w th 10222-5
Am n ≥ 16 % and supp ementary requ rements KV 27 J av. of x
three and 20 J m n. at –20 °C
A stee des gnat ons w th ong tud na Am n ≥ 16 % and w th
supp ementary requ rements for cast ana ys s cast ana ys s x
C ≤ 0,25 % 10250-2

EN
S235J2G3 / 1.0116, S355J2G3 / 1.0570 w th tR ≤ 500 mm x

A stee des gnat ons w th Am n ≥ 16 % x


10250-4
A austen t c grades x
A stee des gnat ons of austen t c stee s, other stee
c
des gnat ons w th Am n ≥ 16 % and supp ementary requ rements 10272 x
Ro ed and
KV 27 J av. of three and 20 J m n at –20 °C 100 - -
forged stee
E235 / 1.0308, E275 / 1.0225, E315 / 1.0236, E355 / 1.0580 x
E275K2 / 1.0456, E355K2 / 1.0920, E420J2 / 1.0599, E460K2 / 10297-1
x
1.8891
A 105M w th supp ementary requ rement for chem ca
compos t on: C ≤ 0,25 %, A 105N (norma zed) w th hardness
A 105/A105M x
between 137HB to 187HB (supp ementary requ rements S1 and
S2.4)
A 106 grade A, A 106 grade B w th supp ementary requ rement
! x
for chem ca compos t on: C ≤ 0,25 % or hardness ≤ 187 HB
A 106/A 106M – 04b
!A 106 grade B w th supp ementary requ rements KV 27 J av.
" !x"
ASTM

of three and 20 J m n. at –20 °C"


Types F5a/F6a c ass 2 w th supp ementary requ rements KV 27 J
A 182/A 182M x
av. of three and 20 J m n. at –20°C, types F304 and F316
A 234M grade WP1 w th supp ementary requ rement for chem ca
compos t on: C ≤ 0,25 % and a rema n ng grades except the A 234/A 234M x
grades WPB and WPC

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Table H.1 (continued)

Materials Restrictions
Regu ator
Group Type Operat ng temperature PSmax [PS x DN b]max DNmax b
Re evant document
-10 °C to 60 °C a -20 °C to 60 °C bar bar x mm mm
Pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls
A austen t c types, a other grades w th Am n ≥ 16 % and
supp ementary requ rement KV 27 J av. of three and 20 J A 240 x
m n. at –20 °C
A 266 grade 4 w th supp ementary requ rement for chem ca
A 266A/ 266M x
compos t on: C ≤ 0,25 %
A 276 a austen t c grades A 276 x
!A 311 grade 1018 w th d ameter, th ckness, or d stance
between para e faces up to 30 mm nc . and w th !
A 311 / A 311M !x"
supp ementary requ rement s KV 27 J av. of three and 20 J
m n. at –20 °C" "
A 333M a grades A 333/A 333M x
A 350M LF2 c ass 1, LF3, LF5 c asses 1 & 2, LF6 c ass 1 &
A 350/A 350M x
Ro ed and 2, LF9, LF787 c asses 2 & 3
- -
forged stee A 420M a grades A 420/A 420M x

ASTM
A 516 a grades w th KV 27 J av. of three and 20 J m n. 100
A 516/A 516M x
at -20°C (supp ementary requ rement S5)
A 564 H1075 w th supp ementary requ rements Am n ≥ 16 %
and KV 27 J av. of three and 20 J m n. at –20°C, A 564 T630 A 564/ 564M x
H1150 and H1150M w th supp ementary requ rements KV
27 J av. of three and 20 J m n. at –20°C
A 694 a grades w th supp ementary requ rement for
x
chem ca compos t on: C ≤ 0,25 %
A 694/ A694M
A 694 Gr F60 w th supp ementary requ rement KV 27 J av. of
x
three and 20 J m n at –20 °C
A 707M a grades from L2 to L8 and a c asses A 707/A 707M x

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Table H.1 (concluded)


Materials Restrictions
Regu ator
Operat ng temperature PSmax [PS xDN b]max DNmax b
Group Type Re evant document
-10 °C to 60 °C a -20 °C to 60 °C bar bar x mm mm
Pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls
c
A stee des gnat ons EN 10213-3 x
A 216M grades WCA and WCC, A 216M grade
WCB w th supp ementary requ rement for
x
chem ca compos t on C ≤ 0,25 % or hardness
A 216/A 216M
≤ 187HB
A 216M WCB w th supp ementary requ rement KV
x
27 J av. and 20 J m n at –20°C
A 217 a grades x
A 217 grade CA15 w th supp ementary
A 217/A 217M
requ rements KV 27 J av. of three and 20 J m n at x
–20 °C

ASTM
A austen t c types, a other grades w th
Cast stee supp ementary requ rements A ≥ 16 % and KV A 351/A 351M x 100 - -
27 J av. of three and 20 J m n at –20 °C
A 352M a grades A 352/A 352M x
A 426 a grades x
A 426 grade CPCA15 w th KV 27 J av. of three
A 426
and 20 J m n at –20 °C (supp ementary x
requ rement S 11)
A 451 a grades A 451 x
17-4ph H1100 w th supp ementary requ rements AMS5355 (Aerospace Mater a
Am n ≥ 15 % and KV 27 J av. of three and Spec f cat on) x
20 J m n at -20° C
Fe G-450 UNI 3158 x
The following remarks shall be applied to all sheets of this table
a These mater a can be used for operat ng temperature from –20 °C to 60 °C when PS ≤ 25 bar.
b For the bod es of p ots or f xtures th s term sha refer to the r n et connect ons.
c Harmon zed support ng standard to PED at the t me of wr t ng.

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H.2 Metallic materials different from steel materials for pressure containing parts
and inner metallic partition walls
!The metallic materials listed in Table H.2 with the restrictions listed in the last 5 columns of the same table,
are suitable for the design of pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls of regulators
complying with this European Standard."

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Table H.2 - Metallic materials different from steel materials for pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls
Materials Restrictions
Regu ator

Group Type Re evant document Operat ng temperature PSmax [PS xDN b]max DNmax b
-10 °C to 60 °C a -20 °C to 60 °C bar bar x mm mm
Pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls
EN-GJS400-18 / EN-JS1020, EN-GJS400-18-LT
/ EN-JS1025, EN-GJS400-15 / EN-JS1030, EN 1563 x
EN-GJS 400-18U-LT / EN-JS1049
A 395M A 395/A 395M x
20 1 500 1 000
A 536 Grades 60-40-18 & 65-45-12 A 536 x

ASTM
A 874M A 874/A 874M x
!400-15/S, 400-18/S, 500-7/S" ISO 1083 x
420-12 BS 2789 x
Sphero da EN-GJS400-18-LT / EN-JS1025, EN-GJS-400-
graph te cast x
18U-LT / EN-JS1049 w th wa th ckness ≤ 60
ron
mm EN 1563
EN-GJS400-15 / EN-JS1030, EN-GJS-400-18U-
x
RT / EN-JS1059 w th wa th ckness ≤ 60 mm
50 5 000 300
!400-18LT/S" !x"
!ISO 1083"
!400-15/S, 400-18/S" !x"
A 395M ASTM A395/A 395M x
A 536 Grade 60-40-18 ASTM A 536 x
Ma eab e cast
Grades 60-40-18, 65-45-12 and 80-55-06 ASTM A 536 x 20 1 000 100
ron

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Materials Restrictions
Regu ator
Group Type Re evant document Operat ng temperature PSmax [PS x DN b]max DNmax b
-10 °C to 60 °C a -20 °C to 60 °C bar bar x mm mm
Pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls
A mater a des gnat ons w th A ≥ 15 % 1652 x
12164 x

EN
A mater a des gnat ons w th A ≥ 15 %
A mater a des gnat ons w th A ≥ 15 % 12165 x
Copper-z nc
ASTM B 283 - UNS No C 37700 & 64200 ASTM B 283 x 100 - 25
wrought a oys
P-Cu Zn 37 a denom nat ons w th A ≥ 15 % 4892 x
P-Cu Zn 33 a denom nat ons w th A ≥ 15 % 4894 x

UNI
P-Cu Zn 40 Pb 2 a denom nat ons w th A ≥ 15 % 5705-65 x
A mater a des gnat ons w th A ≥15 % 1652 x
Copper-t n and c
Cu Sn5Zn5Pb5-B (CB491K) and CuSn5Zn5Pb5-C (CC491K) 1982 x 20 1 000 100
copper-z nc

EN
cast a oys A mater a des gnat ons w th A ≥ 5 % 12844 x
ASTM B 584 a UNS nos w th e ongat on ≥ 15 % ASTM B 584 x 100 - 25

A meta urg c state & th ckness for wh ch Am n ≥ 4 % 485-2 x

586-2 x

EN
A meta urg c state & d mens ons for wh ch Am n ≥ 4 %
754-2 x
A um n um
A meta urg c state and th ckness for wh ch Am n ≥ 4 % 755-2 x 20 - 50
wrought a oys
A 99,5 9001-2 x
A Cu 5.5 Pb 0,4 B 0,4 9002-5 x
UNI
A S 1 Mg 0,9 Mn 0,7 (6082) n T6 cond t ons 9006-4 x
A Mg 1 S 0,6 Cu 0,28 Cr 0,20 (6061) n T6 cond t ons 9006-2 x

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Materials Restrictions
Regu ator
Group
Type Re evant document Operat ng temperature PSmax [PS x DN b]max DNmax b
-10 °C to 60 °C a -20 °C to 60 °C bar bar x mm mm
Pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls
A meta urg c state & th ckness for wh ch Am n ≥ 7 % 485-2 x
586-2 x

EN
A meta urg c state & d mens ons for wh ch Am n ≥ 7 %
754-2 x
A meta urg c state and th ckness for wh ch Am n ≥ 7 % 755-2 x
6082 BS 1474 x
50 - 50
A Mg 0,5 S 0,4 Fe 0,2 (6060) n T6 cond t ons 9006-1 x
A Mg 1 S 0,6 Cu 0,28 Cr 0,20 (6061) n T6 cond t ons w th
9006-2 x

UNI
th cknesses / d ameters range for wh ch A ≥ 7 %
A S 1 Mg 0,9 Mn 0,7 (6082) n T6 cond t ons w th
A um n um 9006-4 x
th cknesses / d ameters range for wh ch A ≥ 7 %
wrought a oys
A meta urg c state & th ckness for wh ch Am n ≥ 7 % 485-2 x
586-2 x

EN
A meta urg c state & d mens ons for wh ch Am n ≥ 7 %
754-2 x
A meta urg c state and d mens ons for wh ch Am n ≥ 7 % 755-2 x
A Mg 0,5 S 0,4 Fe 0,2 (6060) n T6 cond t ons 9006-1 x 100 - 25

A Mg 1 S 0,6 Cu 0,28 Cr 0,20 (6061) n T6 cond t ons w th


9006-2 x

UNI
th cknesses / d ameters range for wh ch A ≥ 7 %
A S 1 Mg 0,9 Mn 0,7 (6082) n T6 cond t ons w th
9006-4 x
th cknesses / d ameters range for wh ch A ≥ 7 %

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Materials Restrictions
Regu ator
Group
Type Re evant document Operat ng temperature PSmax [PS x DN b]max DNmax b
-10 °C to 60 °C a -20 °C to 60 °C bar bar x mm mm
Pressure containing parts and inner metallic partition walls
A a oy des gnat ons w th e ongat on ≥ 1,5 % EN 1706 x
A a oy des gnat ons w th e ongat on ≥ 1,5 % ASTM B85 x 10 250 150
A um n um cast
LM4, LM6, LM 24, LM25, BS 1490 x
a oys
A a oy des gnat ons w th e ongat on ≥ 4 % EN 1706 x
20 1600 1000
A a oy des gnat ons w th e ongat on ≥ 4 % ASTM B85 x
The following remarks shall be applied to all sheets of this table
a These mater a can be used for operat ng temperature from –20 °C to 60 °C when PS ≤ 25 bar.
b For the bod es of p ots or f xtures th s term sha refer to the r n et connect ons.
c Harmon zed support ng standard to PED at the t me of wr t ng.

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H.3 Materials for fixtures, integral process and sensing lines, connectors and
fasteners
The materials listed in the previous Tables H.1, H.2 and/or in the following Table H.3 with relevant restrictions
are suitable for the design of fixtures. The materials listed in the following Table H.3 with relevant restrictions
are suitable for the design of integral process and sensing lines, connectors and fasteners of regulators
complying with this document.

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Table H.3 - Materials for fixtures, integral process and sensing lines, connectors and fasteners
Materials Restrictions
Regu ator
Component
Type Re evant document Operat ng temperature PSmax [PS x DN b]max DNmax b
-10 °C to 60 °C -20 °C to 60 °C bar bar x mm mm
Fixtures
11SMn30 / 1.0715, 11SMn37 / 1.0736, 11SMnPb30 /
1.0718, 11SMnPb37 / 1.0737, 35S20 / 1.0726, 35SPb20 /
1.0756, 36SMn14 / 1.0764, 36SMnPb14 / 1.0765, 38SMn28
Var ous / 1.0760, 38SMnPb28 / 10761, 44SMn28 / 1.0762, EN 10277-3 a x 100 - 25
44SMnPb28 / 1.0763, 46SPb20 / 1.0757 a w th th ckness
w th n the extreme m ts spec f ed by the document and
supp ementary requ rement Am n ≥ 16 %
Integral process and sensing lines
Cu 999 EN 1057 x 25 - -
X6CrN MoT 17-12-2 / 1.4571 EN 10088-1 x
A grades API spec f cat on 5L x
A grades A 106 x
TP 304, TP 304L, TP 316, TP 316L A 213/A 213M x
100 - -
TP 304, TP 304L, TP 316, TP 316L A 269 x
P pes
TP 304 A 312/A 312M x

ASTM
Grade 6 A 333/A 333M x
Screwed and socket stee tube BS 1387 x
St 37.4 / 10255 1630 x
St 35 / 1.0308 2391-2 x

DIN
X6 Cr N T 1810 / 1.4541 17458 x

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Materials Restrictions
Regu ator
Component
Type Re evant document Operat ng temperature PSmax [PS x DN b]max DNmax b
-10 °C to 60 °C -20 °C to 60 °C bar bar x mm mm
Connectors
A stee des gnat ons w th Am n ≥ 8 % and th ckness w th n
10277-3 a x

EN
Compress on the re evant m ts spec f ed by the document
A stee des gnat ons 10088-3 x 100 - -
f tt ngs
A stee des gnat ons ISO 8434 x
A grades ASTM A 420/A 420M x
Fasteners
C ass 10.9 EN ISO 898-1 x
C ass 10 EN 20898-2 x
50 - -
A a oy groups and types w th Am n ≥ 9 % for bo ts, screws
ASTM F 593 x
and studs
!A austen t c des gnat ons" !EN 10088-3" !x"
C ass 4.6, 5.6, 8.8 ISO 898-1 x

EN
Grade A2ss, A4ss ISO 3506 x
Bo ts, screws, C asses. 5, 8, 9 for nuts 20898-2 x
studs and nuts A grades A 193/A 193M x
A grades for nuts A 194/A 194M x
100 - -
A c asses and grades A 320/A 320M x

ASTM
A a oy groups and types w th Am n ≥ 12 % for bo ts, screws
F 593 x
and studs
A a oy groups F 594 x
Grade 8 for bo ts etc. SAE J429 x
Grade 8 for nuts SAE J995 x
The following remarks shall be applied to all sheets of this table
a Support ng standard for new approach d rect ves.
b For the bod es of p ots or f xtures th s term sha refer to the r n et connect ons.

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Annex I
(informative)

!Glossary

English French German Term number


⎯ Accuracy ⎯ Précision ⎯ Regelgenauigkeit ⎯ 3.3.8.1
⎯ Accuracy class ⎯ Classe de précision ⎯ Genauigkeitsklasse ⎯ 3.3.8.2
⎯ Actual value ⎯ Valeur réelle ⎯ Istwert ⎯ 3.3.5.1
⎯ Actuator ⎯ Actionneur ⎯ Stellantrieb ⎯ 3.2.1.5
⎯ Body ⎯ Corps ⎯ Gehäuse ⎯ 3.2.1.2
⎯ Breather lines ⎯ Conduit de respiration ⎯ Atmungsleitungen ⎯ 3.2.5
⎯ Carter de l'organe de
⎯ Casing of actuator ⎯ Stellgliedgehäuse ⎯ 3.2.1.6
commande
⎯ Class of look-up pressure ⎯ Classe de zone de
⎯ Schließdruckzonengruppe ⎯ 3.3.9.6
zone pressure de fermeture
⎯ Component operating ⎯ Pression de service du
⎯ Komponentenbetriebsdruck ⎯ 3.4.1
pressure composant
⎯ Control member ⎯ Organe de régulation ⎯ Stellglied ⎯ 3.2.1.1
⎯ Controlled variable ⎯ Grandeur réglée ⎯ Regelgröße ⎯ 3.3.4.1
⎯ Controller ⎯ Organe de mesure ⎯ Regeleinrichtung ⎯ 3.2.1.7
⎯ Differential pressure ⎯ Pression différentielle ⎯ Differenzdruck ⎯ 3.3.1.3
⎯ Direct acting gas ⎯ Régulateur de pression à ⎯ direkt wirkendes Gas-
⎯ 3.1.2
pressure regulator action directe Druckregelgerät
⎯ Grandeurs de
⎯ Disturbance variables ⎯ Störgröße ⎯ 3.3.4.2
perturbation
⎯ Conduit de mise à
⎯ Exhaust lines ⎯ Abblasleitungen ⎯ 3.2.6
l’atmosphère
⎯ Régulateur à fermeture
⎯ Fail close regulator ⎯ Fail Close-Regelgerät ⎯ 3.1.6
sur défaut
⎯ Régulateur à ouverture
⎯ Fail open regulator ⎯ Fail Open-Regelgerät ⎯ 3.1.5
sur défaut
⎯ Family of performance ⎯ Réseau de courbes
⎯ Kennlinienfeld ⎯ 3.3.7.4
curves caractéristiques
⎯ Fixtures ⎯ Accessoires ⎯ Zusatzeinrichtungen ⎯ 3.2.7
⎯ Régulateur de pression
⎯ Gas pressure regulator ⎯ Gas-Druckregelgerät ⎯ 3.1.1
de gaz
⎯ Gas volume ⎯ Volume de gaz ⎯ Gasvolumen ⎯ 3.3.2.1.1.
⎯ Hysteresis band ⎯ Bande d’hystérésis ⎯ Hysterese ⎯ 3.3.7.3
⎯ Inlet pressure ⎯ Pression amont ⎯ Eingangsdruck ⎯ 3.3.1.1
⎯ Inlet pressure range ⎯ Plage de pression amont ⎯ Eingangsdruckbereich ⎯ 3.3.8.3
⎯ Inner metallic partition ⎯ Paroi métallique ⎯ innere metallische
⎯ 3.2.3
wall intérieure de séparation Trennwände
⎯ Limit pressure ⎯ Pression limite ⎯ Grenzdruck ⎯ 3.4.6
⎯ Look-up pressure ⎯ Pression de fermeture ⎯ Schließdruck ⎯ 3.3.9.2
⎯ Classe de pression de
⎯ Look-up pressure class ⎯ Schließdruckgruppe ⎯ 3.3.9.3
fermeture
⎯ Zone de pression de
⎯ Look-up pressure zone ⎯ Schließdruckzone ⎯ 3.3.9.5
fermeture
⎯ Lock-up time ⎯ Temps de fermeture ⎯ Schließzeit ⎯ 3.3.9.1
⎯ Main components ⎯ Principaux composants ⎯ Hauptkomponenten ⎯ 3.2.1
⎯ Main diaphragm ⎯ Membrane principal ⎯ Hauptmembran ⎯ 3.2.1.9

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English French German Term number


⎯ Maximum accuracy flow ⎯ Débit maximal de classe
⎯ AC-Maximaldurchfluss ⎯ 3.3.8.4
rate de précision
⎯ Maximum allowable ⎯ Pression maximale
⎯ zulässiger Druck ⎯ 3.4.3
pressure admise
⎯ Maximum component ⎯ Pression maximale de ⎯ maximaler
⎯ 3.4.2
operating pressure service d’un composant Komponentenbetriebsdruck
⎯ Maximum inlet pressure ⎯ Pression amont maximale ⎯ zulässiger Eingangsdruck ⎯ 3.4.8
⎯ Maximum value ⎯ Valeur maximale ⎯ Maximalwert ⎯ 3.3.5.2
⎯ Minimum flow rate ⎯ Débit minimum ⎯ Minimaldurchfluss ⎯ 3.3.9.4
⎯ Minimum operating ⎯ Pression différentielle de
⎯ Mindestdruckgefälle ⎯ 3.4.10
differential pressure service minimale
⎯ Minimum value ⎯ Valeur minimale ⎯ Minimalwert ⎯ 3.3.5.3
⎯ Monitor ⎯ Moniteur ⎯ Monitor ⎯ 3.1.4
⎯ Motorization pressure ⎯ Pression de motorisation ⎯ Stelldruck ⎯ 3.3.1.4
⎯ Nominal pressure ⎯ Pression nominale ⎯ Nenndruck ⎯ 3.4.11
⎯ Normal conditions ⎯ Conditions normales ⎯ Normbedingungen ⎯ 3.3.2.1
⎯ Outlet pressure ⎯ Pression aval ⎯ Ausgangsdruck ⎯ 3.3.1.2
⎯ Operating temperature ⎯ Plage de température de
⎯ Betriebstemperaturbereich ⎯ 3.4.12
range service
⎯ Performance curve ⎯ Courbe caractéristique ⎯ Kennlinie ⎯ 3.3.7.2
⎯ Permissible outlet
⎯ Pression aval permise ⎯ zulässiger Ausgangsdruck ⎯ 3.4.9
pressure
⎯ Pilot ⎯ Pilote ⎯ Hilfsregler ⎯ 3.2.1.8
⎯ Pilot controlled gas ⎯ Régulateur à action ⎯ Gas-Druckregler mit
⎯ 3.1.3
pressure regulator pilotée Hifsenergie
⎯ Pression d’alimentation
⎯ Pilot feeding pressure ⎯ Hilfsreglereingangsdruck ⎯ 3.3.1.5
du pilote
⎯ Pressure ⎯ Pressure ⎯ Druck ⎯ 3.3.1
⎯ Pressure containing parts ⎯ Parties sous pression ⎯ druckbelastete Teile ⎯ 3.2.2
⎯ Process and sensing ⎯ Lignes et prises ⎯ Mess-, Rückführ- und
⎯ 3.2.4
lines d'impulsion Abströmleitungen
⎯ prozentuale
⎯ Regulation change ⎯ Variation de régulation ⎯ 3.3.6.4
Regelabweichung
⎯ Nennweite des
⎯ Regulator size ⎯ Dimension du régulateur ⎯ 3.1.7
Regelgeräts
⎯ Safety factor ⎯ Facteur de sécurité ⎯ Sicherheitsbeiwert ⎯ 3.4.7
⎯ Seat ring ⎯ Garniture de siège ⎯ Dichtring ⎯ 3.2.1.4
⎯ Set point ⎯ Point de consigne ⎯ Sollwert ⎯ 3.3.6.1
⎯ Set range ⎯ Etendue de réglage ⎯ Führungsbereich ⎯ 3.3.6.2
⎯ Series of regulators ⎯ Série de régulateurs ⎯ Reihe von Regelgeräten ⎯ 3.1.8
⎯ Niveau de pression
⎯ Sound pressure level ⎯ Schalldruckpegel ⎯ 3.3.3
acoustique
⎯ Specific maximum ⎯ Pression maximale ⎯ spezifischer maximal
⎯ 3.4.4
allowable pressure permise spécifique zulässiger Druck
⎯ Etendue de réglage ⎯ spezifischer
⎯ Specific set range ⎯ 3.3.6.3
spécifique Führungsbereich
⎯ Stable conditions ⎯ Conditions stables ⎯ stabile Bedingungen ⎯ 3.3.7.1
⎯ Test pressure ⎯ Pression d’essai ⎯ Prüfdruck ⎯ 3.4.5
⎯ Valve seats ⎯ Sièges de clapet ⎯ Ventilsitz ⎯ 3.2.1.3
⎯ Volumetric flow rate ⎯ Débit volumétrique ⎯ Volumendurchfluss ⎯ 3.3.2.1.2
"

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Annex ZA
(informative)

Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential


Requirements of EU Directive 97/23/EC

This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential
Requirements of the New Approach Directive 97/23/EC (PED).

Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and
has been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the clauses
of this standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption
of conformity with the corresponding Essential Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA
regulations.

Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 97/23/EC (PED)
Clause(s)/sub- Essential Requirements (ERs) of Annex I of PED
clause(s) of this Nature of Essential Requirement item
European Standard
4.3.1, Design for adequate strength 2.2.1
4.3.2, !4.3.3,"
4.3.4, 4.3.5
4.3.1, Calculation method 2.2.3
4.3.2, !4.3.3,"
4.3.4, 4.3.5, 4.3.6
!, 7.7.3.1"
7.7.3.2 Experimental design method 2.2.4
!4.1.8" Wear – Replacement of parts 2.7

4.1.2 !, 4.1.7" !Design and independence from integrated safety devices and/or 2.11.1"
monitor"
5.5 Fail-safe modes of fail-close regulator
!4.1.2.1, 4.1.2.2, redundancy
4.1.2.3
7.7.6.1, 7.7.7.3, Pressure limiting devices 2.11.2
7.7.7.4.3
4.2.1.5 Preparation of component parts 3.1.1
4.2.1.5 Permanent joining 3.1.2
4.2.1.6 Non destructive tests (qualification of personnel) 3.1.3
4.2.1.5 Heat treatment of fabrication welds 3.1.4
4.2.1.5 Traceability 3.1.5
7.5 Final inspection 3.2.1
7.7.4 Proof test 3.2.2
9.1, 9.2, 9.3 Marking and labelling 3.3
8.2.2 Operating instructions 3.4
4.2.1.1 Appropriate characteristics and chemical resistance of materials 4.1 (a), 4.1 (b),
4.2 (a)
4.2.1.2, 4.2.1.4 Compliance of materials with specifications 4.3
4.3.5 Permissible membrane stress 7.1.2
4.3.6 Joint coefficients 7.2
7.7.6.1, 7.7.7.3, Short duration pressure surge 7.3
7.7.7.4.3
7.7.4 Final assessment - Hydrostatic pressure test 7.4
Annex H.1 Material characteristics 7.5 and 4.1 (a)
!NOTE For regulators dealt with in this European Standard when used in pressure regulating stations complying with EN 12186
or EN 12279, this table includes all applicable Essential Requirements listed in Annex I of PED except the external resistance to
environmental conditions where corrosion is likely to occur."

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WARNING Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling
within the scope of this standard.

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