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INDUSTRIAL VALVES: FUGITIVE EMISSIONS (FE) MEASUREMENT, CLASSIFICSATION SYSTEM, QUALIFICATION PROCEDURES AND FE-PROTOTYPE AND FE-PRODUCTION TESTS OF VALVES.

INTRODUCTION (ISO-p1introduction) The risk associated with Fugitive Emissions (FE) from equipment in facilities that use, manufacture or transport media have created laws and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations with the objective to minimize fugitive emission leakage emitted through equipment, valves and piping systems to a level that is as Low As Reasonably Practicable (LARP).

1 1.1 1.2

(ISOp1-1)

SCOPE This specification shall apply to the test and evaluation of fugitive emission suppressing performance level of on/off valves and control valves. In this specification a distinction is made between the classification system, qualification procedures tests and methods used for fugitive emission leakage, emitted through valve stem seal, body and bonnet flange seals and plug connections for: - FE-proto-type test of manual-, gear- and actuator operated valves - FE-production testing of manual-, gear-and actuator operated valves. A fugitive emission is defined as a leak from a fluid (e.g. hydrocarbons, chemical or mixture of chemicals). This specification gives amendments / supplements to standards: - ISO/DIS 15848-1 (30 October 2003), - ISO/CD 15848-2 (docs. N598 & N601 of 12-06-2003) with the purpose of compliance with Shell Group requirements. This specification shall be considered to be part of the valve buying description, when referred to in a MESC description and / or requisition. The specification describes the type of detection method and test medium to be used and specify the acceptance and rejection criteria. The numbers in brackets at the section headings refer to the relevant section in the standards as follows: ISOp1 = ISO / DIS-15848-1, ISOp2 = ISO / CD-15848-2.

(ISOp1-1) (ISOp2-1) 1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

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2.

(ISOp1-2) (ISOp2-2)

NORMATIVE REFERENCES In this specification, reference is made to the following publications:

NOTE: Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used, together with any amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.

ANSI / FCI 91-1 (6-6-1997) ASME B 16.34a, 1998 addenda Clean Air Act Amendments: updated strategies BS-EN 473 (2000)

Standard for qualification of control valve stem seals.

Valves, flanged, threaded and welding end.

List of air pollutants and their regulating program.

Non destructive testing Qualification and certification of NDT personnel General Principles. Non destructive testing Leak testing Criteria for method and technique selection. Unfired pressure vessels, Part 2 Materials. Determination of volatile organic compound leak. Code of Federal Regulations. Industrial process control systems - Methods of evaluating the performance of valve positioners with pneumatic outputs. Industrial valves: Pressure testing of valves. Bolted bonnet steel gate valves for petroleum and natural gas industries. Industrial valves - Fugitive emissions - Measurement, test and qualification procedures; Part 1: Classification system and qualification procedures for type tests of valves (proof of design, type testing). Industrial valves - Fugitive emissions - Measurement, test and qualification procedures; Part 2: FE-production test of valves.

EN 1779 (8-1999) EN 13445-2 EPA method 21 (issue: June 1990) IEC 61514 year 2000

ISO 5208 ISO-10434

ISO / DIS -15848-1 (ISO-TC153/SC1) Release: 30-10-2003.

ISO / CD-15848-2 (ISO-TC153/SC1) Document N598 of 12-06-2003. 2nd issue February 2002 2nd issue April 1999 SPE 77/200 SPE 77/209

Shell Group HSE Management system.

Shell HSE Risk Assessment Matrix. Valves in service below minus 50 degrees Celsius. Valves in services between zero and minus 50 degrees Celsius.

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3. 3.1 (ISOp1-3) (ISOp2-3)

TERMS AND DEFINITIONS The definitions are in accordance with standards ISO/DIS-15848-1 and ISO/CD-15848-2 with the following alterations: Identical Equivalent (same configuration, form and function, but not exactly the same dimensions). Equal. Without any difference. For stem seal and body/bonnet seal(s) the test medium being emitted under defined test conditions. The rate of leakage to atmosphere.

Same Leakage (ISOp1-3.6) Leak rate (ISOp1-3.7) Principal

The principal is the owner of the production facility, (who ultimately pays for the purchased equipment). A pressure containing seal/packing to prevent leakage of the media to the atmosphere through the interfaces of the valve stem in contact with the valve bodies and adjacent parts. For FE prototype testing the rated valve body pressures at the selected test temperatures, as defined in section 4.6.1. For FE-production testing the valve body pressures at the test temperatures as defined in section 4.6.2. The stabilized valve test temperature (adjacent to the seating area) selected for the FE- test. The test temperature shall be measured at the thinnest valve wall body (outside). Ref. ISO/DIS 15848-1 figure 1 location X.

Stem seals (ISOp1-3.17)

Test pressures (ISOp1-3.19)

Test temperature (ISOp1-3.20)

4. 4.1 4.1.1

(ISOp1-4)

TYPE TEST CONDITIONS. General requirements and valve preparation prior to testing Testing shall be done at manufacturers works, end-users facilities or third party testing institutes and shall be executed under controlled (laboratory) conditions.

4.1.2

(ISOp1-4.1.1)

Only a fully assembled valve shall be used for FE-testing. Test fixtures in lieu of an assembled valve shall not be used. In order to ensure a clear reference point with respect to the condition of the valve, the manufacturer shall confirm prior to commencing any FE prototype testing and FE production testing that the valve is in perfect condition. Valves FE-tested shall not have any protective painting or coating on the valve body and internals. Surface treatments of pressure containing valve components, to prevent corrosion during storage prior to and during manufacture with a single base primer coat (maximum 25 micron thickness) or phosphate treatment, are acceptable provided these preservations do not hide any porosity. The valve and bolt tightening prior to the test shall be in accordance to manufacturers specifications. If a test valve is equipped with a manually adjustable stem (or shaft) seal(s) it shall be initially adjusted according to the manufacturers instructions and recorded in the test report (Ref.: section 10).

4.1.3

4.1.4

4.1.5

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4.1.6

(ISOp1-4.1.1)

The valve and test equipment shall be clean and free of water, oil and dust. The test valve interior shall be completely dried prior to the test. The required qualification/competent levels for FE testing operators are NDT method leak testing levels LT1, LT2 and LT3, complying to BS-EN 473.

4.1.7

4.2 4.2.1 (ISOp1-4.1.1b)

PROTO TYPE TESTING A valve for FE prototype testing shall be selected from standard production, built to normal production tolerances. It is not necessary to conduct an individual test of valves with all combinations of sizes and wall thickness. A successful proof test on representative valves represent others to the extent described in sections 4.2.3 and 7. Number of valves to be tested and valve qualification (ISOp1-4.1.1) (ISOp1-7) If a valve successfully has been FE-prototype tested it shall qualify nominal valve sizes 1 size smaller and 2 sizes bigger, e.g. a successful FE-test of a DN 20 valve size qualifies DN15, DN 20, DN 25 and DN40 nominal valve sizes. Valve nominal sizes with designation (T) shall be FE prototype tested.
Note: The test valve selection tables provide the optimum nominal sizes that shall be tested to qualify a maximum valve range.

4.2.2

4.2.3. 4.2.3.1

Ball, gate, globe, check, butterfly (>DN80) and plug valves: NOM SIZES INCHES 1/2 3/4 1 1.1/2 2 DN 15 20 25 40 50 T T T T 150 300 PRESSURE CLASS: 600 800 900 1500 2500

T = Valve selected for testing.

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NOM SIZES INCHES 3 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 24 DN 80 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 600 150

PRESSURE CLASS: 300 600 T 900 1500 2500 T T

T = Valve selected for testing. 4.2.3.2 (ISOp1-7) With respect to the tables in section 4.2.3.1: The following class qualification valve groupings are established: Group 1: Class 600 qualify also classes 150 and 300, Group 2: Class 1500 qualify also class 900, Group 3: Class 800 is unique for valves with threaded ends, SW ends and extended-weld-ends and qualifies class 800 only. Group 4: Class 2500 qualify only class 2500. These groupings assume valve designs are identical in terms of construction, form and function. Certain valve types and production ranges may not be produced in the above class qualification groupings. In such cases the following rules apply: Group 1: Where class 600 is not produced then class 300 qualifies class 150. Group 2: Where class 1500 is not made then class 900 qualifies only class 900. 4.2.3.3 (ISOp1-7) In case these tested nominal valve size(s) cannot provide sufficient qualification range for larger valves, the nearest valve size shall be FE prototype tested to cover the complete production range.

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4.3 4.3.1 (ISOp2-4.1)

PRODUCTION TESTING For FE-production testing the sampling percentage shall be 3 % of the lot (at random selected) with a minimum of 1 piece per: - stem diameter and per valve type, and - valve diameter for check valves. The lot is defined as being the ordered quantity. (ISOp2-4.2) (ISOp2-4.2) Pre-condition to grant a waiver for FE-production testing: FE-production testing on subsequent valve orders is not required provided the manufacturer shall confirm that: - Product(s) successfully passed FE-prototype testing (ref. 4.2), - Provides the client FE-prototype and (were applicable) production acceptance test report(s) of random selected valve(s) (see also section 7) which successfully passed these tests and are used for the same temperature class, endurance class and tightness class. - The accepted FE-prototype and FE-production test report(s) shall be: - not older than 2 years and - in compliance with section 7. - Documentary evidence shall be included in the technical dossier and remain with the manufacturer.

4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.3.1

4.4 4.4.1 4.4.1.1

Sealing components: For valves with flanged, butt welded, socket welded or screwed ends. For valves with flanged ends the gaskets for the end flanges shall be spiral wound with ASTM A240 type 316(L) or 304(L) windings, inner ring and centring ring and graphite filler. The manufacturer shall ensure that suitable test clamp connectors shall be used for valves with a wafer/lug design, butt welded (BW) ends, socket welded (SW) ends or screwed ends (to seal the valve ends).

4.4.1.2

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4.4.2

(ISOp1-4.2.3.1) (ISOp2-4.3) (ISOp1-4.2.3.1)

Seal adjustment.

4.4.2.1

The bolting of the valve: - end flanges, - (or test clamp connections in case of valves with a wafer/ lug design, BW ends, SW ends or screwed ends ), - bonnet flanges and/or - stuffing box gland may be re-tightened only once in the event these connections starts to leak. This is to avoid impact on the measurement test results. In the test report shall be shown of which valve part(s) the bolts were re-tightened and at which stage of the test this was done. Failure of the valve end flanges or test clamp connections and/or auxiliary piping connection(s) (pressure inlet), i.e. exceeding the applicable tightness class leakage specified in section 6.1, will not lead to a valve rejection but shall result in a retest of the valve. In case during the FE-test a second failure of the bonnet flanges and/or stuffing box gland occurs, the FE-test shall be stopped.

4.4.2.2

(ISOp14.2.4.1g) (ISOp2-4.3)

To ensure the valve is within its design limits and as a pre set-up test requirement the following actual torque values shall be verified prior to the execution of the fugitive emission testing: BTO = Break To Open, RTO = Running Torque to Open, ETO = End To Open, BTC = Break To Close, RTC = Running Torque to Close, ETC = End To Close. The manufacturer shall provide thrust and torque value design limits.
Note: Torque and thrust tests shall be carried out in accordance with the testing requirements laid down in the applicable MESC buying description and prevailing MESC additional requirements.

4.4.2.3

The valve opening, running and closing torques shall be below the values specified by the Principal in the purchase order or data requisition sheets.

4.5 4.5.1 (ISOp1-3.19)

Test pressures: For FE-prototype testing the gas test pressure shall be the rated valve body pressure at the selected test temperatures (ref. note 1), as defined in ISO-10434 and ASME B.16.34 - table 2 (pressure-temperature ratings for the various material groups).
Note 1: Be aware of reduced design (P/T) limits for soft-seated valves (with elastomeric seats and seals). For soft-seated valves the manufacturer shall provide P/T seat ratings for the proposed soft seat materials in accordance with BS5351 section 6, table 3. The allowable P/T soft seat rating shall be determined by calculations in accordance with a recognised international standard, e.g. ASME VIII div.1/2 or EN 13445-2.

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4.5.2

(ISOp2-5.3)

(ref. 4.5.1)

For FE-production testing the gas test pressure for the test temperatures listed in section 5.3 - table 4 shall be:

- 6 barg for PN10 and PN16 valves, - 10 barg for class 150 (PN 20) valves, - 20 barg for class 300 (PN 50) valves, - 25 barg for class 600 (PN 100) valves, - 20 % of the rated valve body pressure at ambient temperature for valves in class 900 (PN 150) and above. 4.5.3 (ISOp1-4.2.2a) The internal pressure applied to a test valve shall be maintained at the test temperature to a uniform level during the test. A temporary variation of the test pressure, within a range of +/- 5% of the nominal value as well as a momentary pressure drop, which is restored immediately, shall not invalidate the test results. The test duration shall begin after the pressure in the system has been stabilised.

4.5.4

(ISOp1-4.2.2c)

4.6 4.6.1 (ISOp1-4.1.3) (ISOp2-6.1.b)

Number of mechanical and thermal cycles and test temperature: Mechanical cycling (valve stroking) shall be carried out at temperatures specified in sections 5.2.1 and 5.3 - table 4. On/off valves: For FE prototype testing of on/off valves (except check valves) the mechanical test cycles shall move the valve stem from the fully closed position to 90% of the open position and back to fully closed position and constitute one 90% stroke cycle. For FE-production testing of on/off valves the mechanical test cycles shall move the valve stem from the fully closed position to 75% of the open position and back to fully closed position and constitute one 75% stroke cycle. Control valves: For both FE-prototype testing and FE-production testing of (linear and rotary) control valves the mechanical test cycles shall move the valve stem from the fully closed position to 20% of the open position and back to fully closed position and constitute one 20% of the stroke cycle (ref. ISO 15848-1
sections 3.9 and 4.2.4.3 and IEC 61514-2000 section 6.10.3).

4.6.2 (ISOp1-3.10)

(ISOp2-6.1b)

4.6.3

(ISOp1-3.9

4.6.4.

(ISOp1-4.1.3 & fig. 2) (ISOp2-5.4)

The temperature class shall cover the range for which the valve is designed. A temporary temperature variation: - within a range of +/- 5% and/or, - not exceeding +/- 15oC of the test temperature shall not invalidate the fugitive emission test result.

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4.7 4.7.1 (ISOp1-annex A and B),

Leakage detection and measurement. For FE prototype emission testing and production emission testing preferably the EPA method 21 direct sniffing leak detection method shall be used. Note: Selecting the EPA method 21 sniffing technique or vacuum technique is depending on the sensitivity of the helium mass spectrometer leak detector equipment available (Ref.4.9.4). Fugitive emissions shall be measured at the: - valve stem/stuffing box, - body seals (i.e. body/bonnet, split body and body/cover flange seals), - valve end flanges (or test clamp connections in case of valves with a wafer/ lug design, BW ends, SW ends or screwed ends ), - inlet pressure connection, and for valves to ISO 14313 /API 6D the drain and vent plug(s) and grease injector (if installed).

(ISOp2-5.2)

4.7.2 (ISOp1-4.2.4.5 & 4.2.4.7)

After completion of the mechanical cycling: - the valve shall be set in half open position, however, - soft seated ball valves shall be set in the fully open position (to prevent possible damage of the soft seats). Measure the leakage not before 10 minutes after having pressurised the valve at the specified test temperature.

4.7.3 (ISOp1-4.1.4) (ISOp2-5.4) 4.7.4 (ISOp2-5.2) (ISOp1- Annex B.1.6.2, item 3)

The leakage shall be measured in both the static and dynamic valve stem conditions.
Note: Precaution shall be taken not to touch the moving stem during dynamic testing.

4.7.5

The dynamic valve stem reading shall be taken when the stem moves from the closed position to the open position.

4.8 4.8.1

Test procedures, test equipment, test method and fixture. The area of the test rig shall be in still air, isolated from wind, fans or drafts (see ASME V chapter IV-1071). (ISOp1-4.2.1) (ISOp2-6) As illustrated in ISO/DIS 15848-1annex B, figure B.2, one valve end shall be connected to the test medium bottles. To discharge the test medium outside the testing room, avoiding any increase in the test medium concentration in the atmosphere around the test rig and valve tested, the other valve end shall be connected to a vent valve outside the testing room.

4.8.2

4.8.3 4.8.3.1 (ISOp1-4.2.4.1b)

Valve fixture and orientation: Valves, except check valves and gate- and globe valves used in low temperature and cryogenic applications, shall be tested with the stem in the horizontal position (Ref.: SPE 77/312 section 3.1, SPE 77/200 section 3.2.6 and SPE 77/209,
section 3.2.2).

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4.8.3.2

(ISOp1-4.2.4.1a)

The test fixture shall be designed taking into consideration all HSE, risk and safety precautions that ensure robustness of the test fixture, safety to personnel and environment. This is particularly critical when testing at cryogenic and/or high pressures/temperatures. Brackets to support the valve in the test rig shall be fixed to the end covers or clamped to the body. No support shall be mounted on the valve bonnet or cover.

4.8.3.3

The execution of the stuffing box shall be one of the following: - without a helium detection connection, - with single seal and test connection in the gland, as shown in Figure 1.

Figure1. Test rig with single seal and test connection in the gland 4.8.4 4.8.4.1 (ISOp1-4.1.2) (ISOp2-5.1) Test fluid / leak detection medium. For both FE prototype emission testing and FE production testing the leak detection medium shall be helium gas with 97% minimum purity. Helium is a non-toxic gas and does not react chemically with any other element, making it intrinsically safe. Due to its small molecules helium allows detection of the smallest leaks with little background interference.

4.9 4.9.1 4.9.2

(ISOp1-4.2.2)

Test equipment and instruments: sensitivity and calibration For the calibration of instruments see ASME V chapters IV-1030 and IV-1060. The range of the test pressure gauges shall comply to ASME V requirements.

4.9.3

(ISOp1-fig.1)

The thermocouples shall be placed on the: - flow line, - body/bonnet (for body/bonnet gasket seal). - body of the valve at the thinnest wall thickness adjacent to the seating (to show an accurate reproduction of service conditions during the thermal cycling) and, - bonnet at the stuffing box area (gland temperature).
Note: If there is sufficient access the thermocouple shall be mounted on the inside of the valve body.

4.9.4

(ISOp1 annex B1.2) (ISOp2-5.2)

For FE prototype and production emission testing a suitable (portable) helium mass spectrometer leak detector and sample probes shall be used, e.g.:

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Suitable for Shell tightness classes:

(Ref. Section 6.1)

Brand and type of helium mass spectrometer leak detector (note 1). Alcatel ASM-142 & ASM-142D Alcatel ASM-182T & ASM-182TD+ Alcatel ASM-192T, 192T2, 192TD+ & 192T2D+ Alcatel ASM-122D

Sensitivity (minimum detectable helium leakage rate): [Pa*m3 *s-1]

(see notes 2 and 3)

Stem seals.

Body- & bonnetseals.

Vacuum (technique A.2): 1* 10-12 Sniffing (technique B.4): 1* 10-8 Vacuum (technique A.2): 5* 10-13 Sniffing (technique B.4): 1* 10-8 Vacuum (technique A.2): 5* 10-13 Sniffing (technique B.4): 1* 10-8 Vacuum (technique A.2): 5* 10-13 Sniffing (technique B.4): 1* 10-8

A, B & C A, B & C A, B & C A, B & C A, B & C A, B & C

A, B & C B&C A, B & C B&C A, B & C B&C

A, B & C A, B & C A, B & C C

A, B & C B&C A, B & C Not suitable B&C

Balzers HTL 160

Vacuum (technique A.2): 8*10-11 Sniffing (technique B.4): 5*10-7 Sniffing (technique B.4): 4* 10-9 Vacuum (technique A.2): 5*10-11
(max. test port pressure = 50 Pa.)

BOC Edwards: Spectron 300E Kyky ZhP-30

A, B & C

A, B & C

A, B & C

Leybold-Heraeus Model: Ultratest M2

Vacuum (technique A.2): <1 * 10-8 Sniffing (technique B.4): 1* 10-7

A, B & C B&C

B&C C

Suitable for Shell tightness classes:

(Ref. Section 6.1)

Brand and type of helium mass spectrometer leak detector (note 1). Leybold-Heraeus Model: UL 100 plus Leybold-Heraeus Model: UL 200

Sensitivity (minimum detectable helium leakage rate): [Pa*m3 *s-1]

(see notes 2 and 3)

Stem seals.

Body- & bonnetseals.

Vacuum (technique A.2): <2 * 10-10 Sniffing (technique B.4): 2* 10-7 Vacuum (technique A.2): <5 * 10-10 Sniffing (technique B.4): 1* 10-7

A, B & C C A, B & C B&C

A, B & C C A, B & C C

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Leybold-Heraeus Model: UL 200-dry Leybold-Heraeus Model: UL 200-plus Leybold Heraeus sample probe QT100 Pfeiffer vacuum Italia SpA Qualitest HLT 260 Quick test helium sample probe Ulvac Inc. Heliot series, Model: 300P*1 Varian Model: 938-41 Varian Helitest Model: 969-3570 Varian 979 standard leak detector V70-LP Varian 979 - high sensitivity leak detector V70-D

Vacuum (technique A.2): <3 * 10-10 Sniffing (technique B.4): 1* 10-7 Vacuum (technique A.2): <5* 10-12 Sniffing (technique B.4): <1* 10-8 Sniffing (technique B.4): 1 * 10-7

A, B & C B&C A, B & C A, B & C B&C

A, B & C C A, B & C B&C C

Vacuum (technique A.2): 5* 10-13 Sniffing (technique B.4): 5* 10-9 Sniffing (technique B.4): 1 * 10-6 Vacuum (techn. A.2): 1* 10-12 to 1* 10-4 Sniffing (techn. B.4): 1* 10-8 to 1* 10-3 Vacuum (technique A.2): 2 * 10-10 Sniffing (technique B.4): 1* 10-7 Sniffing (technique B.4): 5* 10-7 Min. detectable He concentration 2 ppm) Sniffing (technique B.4): 1* 10-7

A, B & C

A, B & C

A, B & C C

B&C Not suitable A, B & C

A, B & C

A, B & C A, B & C B&C C

B&C A, B & C C C

B&C

Sniffing (technique B.4): 1* 10-9

A, B & C

A, B & C

Notes: 1) Other measuring instruments are subject to approval of the Principal (Ref.: 3.1). 2) Minimum detectable leakages are as listed in EN 1779 annex A table A.1. 3) Leakage rates conversion factors: -6 1 -6 -1 -7 3 -1 1 ppm He = 2.5 *10 mbar*l*s = 2.5 10 atm* cm*s = 2.5 * 10 Pa*m *s 4.9.5 (ISOp1Annex B.1.2) The manufacturer shall confirm that the sensitivities of the: - mass emission spectrometer (including sniffing probe), - calibrated leak standard for mass spectrometer calibration - calibrated leak standard for detector sniffer probe calibration are suitable to correctly measure the actual leakage rate against the specified tightness class requirements (Ref. section 6.1).

4.9.6

The EPA method 21 instrument calibration shall be done at a distance of at least 1 meter from the valve to be measured.

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4.9.7

Gauges of the mass spectrometers shall be class 1.

5. 5.1

(ISOp1-5) (ISOp1-5.1) (ISOp2-6.1 table 1)

Performance classes If not otherwise specified in the MESC valve specification, the selected performance class (i.e. tightness class, endurance class and temperature class) for a valve qualification shall be agreed between the manufacturer and the Principal prior to testing. The total number mechanical cycles and thermal cycles at the specified test pressures for FE-prototype testing and FE-production testing are prescribed in table 5.2.1, section 5.3 - table 4 and figures 2 and 3.

5.2

(ISOp1-fig.3 & 4) (ISOp1-5.1.2)

Table 5.2.1

Total number of mechanical cycles (see notes) Valve type Endurance class: (ISO-figure 1) CO-C1 For FEprototype testing N.A. For production testing N.A.

Check valves: dual plate type and piston type with welded cover (note 3) Check valves: plug, ball or swing types, with bolted cover and without counter weight
(notes 6 and 7)

CO-C2

10

N.A.

Check valves: swing type, with bolted cover, with counter weight and standard stuffing box (notes 4 and 6)

CO-C3

50

25

On/off rising stem (manual) valves, bellows sealed On/off rising stem valves with standard stuffing box, manual operated and/or low cycle (note 4) On/off rising stem valves with standard stuffing box, actuated and/or low cycle (note 4) On/off rising stem valves with standard stuffing box, actuated and/or high cycle (note 4) On/off rising stem valves with advanced stuffing box, manual operated and/or low cycle (note 4)

CO-B-M

100
(note 2)

40
(note 2)

CO-RS-SS-ML

100

50

CO-RS-SS-AL

100

40

CO-RS-SS-AH

100

80

CO-RS-AS-ML

100

40

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On/off rising stem valves with advanced stuffing box, actuated and/or low cycle (notes 4 and 5) On/off rising stem valves with advanced stuffing box, actuated and/or high cycle (notes 4 and 5) On/off quarter turn valves with standard stuffing box, manual operated and/or low cycle (note 4) On/off quarter turn valves with standard stuffing box, actuated and/or low cycle (notes 4 and 5) On/off quarter turn valves with advanced stuffing box, manual operated and/or low cycle (notes 4 and 5) On/off quarter turn valves with advanced stuffing box, actuated and/or low cycle (notes 4 and 5) On/off quarter turn valves with advanced stuffing box, actuated and/or high cycle (notes 4 and 5)

CO-RS-AS-AL

100

40

CO-RS-AS-AH

100

80

CO-QT-SS-ML

100

40

CO-QT-SS-AL

100

50

CO-QT-AS-ML

100

50

CO-QT-AS-AL

100

50

CO-QT-AS-AH

100

80

Control valves

CC-1

Note 1

Note 1

NOTES:

(ISOp1-fig. 3) (ISOp1-fig. 4)

1. Rotary and linear motion control valves shall be tested in accordance with ANSI / FCI 91-1 requirements, unless otherwise specified. 2. For both FE prototype and production FE testing of bellows sealed valves the stuffing box gland shall NOT be tightened. 3. Since the retainer less dual plate check valve designs and piston type check valve designs with welded cover eliminates potential leak paths there is no need to perform fugitive emission production testing on these valves. 4. Valves with a standard stuffing box design are equipped with square section packing rings (see SPE 77/302 section 3.1.2) and have normal clearances between stem, packing rings, stuffing box bore and surface roughness (see e.g. SPE 77/101 section 3.15). Valves with an advanced stuffing box design have restricted clearances between stem, packing rings, stuffing box bore and are used for specific services with tight fugitive emission requirements (see SPE 77/208). 5. Valves with a gearbox and pneumatic or electric actuated valves do not require separate fugitive emission qualification in case identical manually operated valve already has passed fugitive emission qualification. 6. For check valves (plug, ball or swing types, with bolted cover, with or without counter weight and standard stuffing box) the pressure differential upstream and downstream of the valve shall be measured. 7. In case the cover gasket of a check valve without a counterweight and the body/bonnet gasket of a gate or globe valve have the same dimensions than the successful fugitive emission test results of that gate or globe valve will qualify that check valve without counterweight.

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5.3

(ISOp1-table 3) (ISOp1-5.4) (ISOp2-5.4)

The applicable temperature class and number of thermal cycles at test temperatures shall cover the complete valve design range and shall be selected using the valve material P/T ratings listed in ASME B16.34. For each temperature class a number of thermal cycles shall be specified for both FE-proto type testing as well as for FE-production testing. Examples for on/off valves are specified in figures 2 and 3 and table 4.

Temp. C
400C 400C
19 barg

Pressure (barg)
19 15barg

275C

275C
11 barg

15

150C 150C
6.5 barg

11

6.5

20C

20C
0

25

50

75

100

Number of mechanical cycles (strokes)

(ISOp1-figures 3 & 4)

Figure 2: Test sequence example for a DN 50 class 150 gate valve with a design temperature range: 0 C to +400 C (MESC 77.20.04.008.1):

Tem p. C
+150C

+150 +100 +50 0 - 50 - 100 - 150 - 200

0

Pressure (barg)
18.9

+100C
18.9 barg

+20C
15.9 barg

.15. 9
14.1 barg

14.1

-196C
0

50 75 25 Num ber of m echanical cycles (strokes) 0

100

(ISOp1-figures 3 & 4)

Figure 3: Test sequence example for a DN100 class 150 ball valve, with PCTFE, ETFE or modified PTFE seats/primary seals and a design temperature range: minus 196 C to +150 C: (MESC 77.03.08.012.1).
Note: See note 1 of section 4.6.2 for caution concerning the P/T rating of soft-seated ball valves, due to the soft sealing & seat materials.

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(ISOp1-fig. 3) (ISOp1-fig. 4)

NOTES (for fig 1 and 2): 1. The leakage shall be measured at start and completion of each temperature increment. 2. When conducting the mechanical cycle test, cycling shall be carried out in the following sequence: - mechanical cycle the valve at room temperature, - change to the specified test temperature and - continue with valve mechanical cycling at that test temperature. The distribution of the thermal cycles shall be equally divided over the total number of mechanical cycles. 3. During the temperature transition period mechanical cycling is not allowed. Mechanical cycling shall be performed at the selected test temperature only.

Table 4: Examples of temperature classes and number of thermal cycles per tightness class category for on/off valves: (ISOp1-table 3) (ISOp2-5.4) For piping class design temp. range: [C].
(note 2)

Temp. Class:

Number of thermal cycles at test temp. for FE prototype testing

(notes 1 and 3)

Number of thermal cycles at test temperatures for production testing (notes 1 & 3). Class A = 3 at: ambient, 196 C, +150 C Class B & C = 1 at: ambient.

-196 to +150 (SS exceeding T2 or T3

T1

Class A = 3 at: ambient, 196 C, +150 C Class B & C = 3 at: ambient, 196 C, +150 C

(ISOp1-table 3) (ISOp2-5.4)

For piping class design temp. range: [C] -100 to +60 (SS)

Temp. Class:

Number of thermal cycles at test temp. for FE Class A = 3 at: ambient, 100 C, +60 C Class B & C = 3 at: ambient, 100 C, +60 C

Number of thermal cycles at test temperatures Class A = 2 at: ambient, 100 C. Class B & C = 1 at: ambient. Class A = 3 at: ambient, 80 C, +150 C Class B & C = 1 at: ambient. Class A = 3 at: ambient, 60 C, +200 C Class B & C = 1 at: ambient.

T2

- 80 to +150 (SS)

T3

Class A = 3 at: ambient, 80 C, +150 C Class B & C = 3 at: ambient, 80 C, + 150 C

- 60 to +200 (SS)

T4

Class A = 3 at: ambient, 60 C, +200 C. Class B & C = 3 at: ambient, 60 C, + 200 C.

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- 60 to +450 (Exceeding T4 class range)

T5

Class A = 4 at: ambient, 60 C, +200 C, +450 C Class B & C = 3 at: ambient, 60 C, + 450 C.

Class A = 4 at: ambient, 60 C, +175 C, +350 C Class B & C = 1 at: ambient. Class A = 3 at: ambient, 46 C, +80 C Class B & C = 1 at: ambient. Class A = 2 at ambient, +150 C Class B & C = 1 at: ambient.

- 46 to +80 (LTCS)

T6

Class A = 3 at: ambient, 46 C, +80 C Class B & C = 3 at: ambient, 46 C, + 80 C

- 29 to +150 (CS)

T7

Class A = 2 at ambient, +150 C Class B & C = 2 at ambient, +150 C

- 29 to +250 (CS)

T8

Class A = 2 at: ambient, +250 C Class B & C = 2 at: ambient, +250 C

Class A = 2 at: ambient, +250 C Class B & C = 1 at: ambient.

(ISOp1-table 3) (ISOp2-5.4)

For piping class design temp. range: [C] -29 to +450 (exceeding T8 class range)

Temp. Class:

Number of thermal cycles at test temp. for FE Class A = 3 at: ambient, +225 C, +450 C Class B & C= 2 at: ambient, +450 C

Number of thermal cycles at test temperatures Class A = 2 at: ambient, +350 C Class B & C = 1 at: ambient. Class A = 2 at: ambient, +350 C Class B & C = 1 at: ambient.

T9

Zero to > +450 (alloy steel)

T10

Class A = 3 at: ambient, max C, max C. Class B & C = 2 at: ambient and max. temp.

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Notes: 1: The number of thermal cycles for control valves shall be 2x the number of thermal cycles specified for on/off valves (Ref.: ANSI/FCI-91-1). 2: Alternative test temperatures may be selected subject to the agreement between the manufacturer and the Principal. 3. The room temperature for the FE prototype test and FE production test shall be between 5 oC and 40 oC (ref. ISO 5208 section 2.3). Valves which pass this FE-prototype test successfully shall qualify valves for a temperature range of 29 degrees C up to and including + 40 degrees C, provided the elastomer (NR, CR, IRR, SBR) seals and fluorocarbon rubber (FKM) seals are suitable for this temperature range. 5.4 5.4.1 (ISOp1-5.1) VALVE CLASSIFICATION On completion of testing the valve shall be assigned with a performance classification comprising a test temperature, pressure rating, number of completed mechanical and thermal cycles, number of stem seal adjustments and actual emission leakage. For typical examples see section 9.1.

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6. 6.1 (ISOp1-table 1) (ISOp1-5.2) (ISOp2-table 1) (ISOp2-6.2 table 2)

ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION CRITERIA FOR FE-PROTO TYPE TESTING AND FE-PRODUCTION TESTING For FE-proto type and FE-production testing the helium leakage rate by local measurement with the EPA method 21 (direct sniffing leak detection), shall not exceed for:

Maximum allowable body and bonnet and stem seal helium leakage rates for FEproto type and FE-production testing.

Maximum allowable stem seal helium leakage rates:

(see notes 1, 3, 5)

Maximum allowable body and bonnet seals

helium leakage rates:
(see notes 2, 5)

Valve service application per Shell tightness class

(see note 6):

[mg*s-1*m-1 circ] Range:

[atm* cm*s

-1

per mm stem diameter ]

[Pa*m *s ] per mm stem diameter =< 1.78 * 10-8

-1

[Pa*m3 *s-1]

Class A for suspected mutagene and carcinogen media, Volatile Hazardous Air Pollutants (VHAP), aggressive, toxic, carcinogen media and media with corrosion risk
(see notes 4, 7, 8)

class A <= 10

-5

=< 1.76x10-7

1.78 * 10- 9 1.76 * 10-8 [atm* cm*s-1]

Class B for hydrocarbons.

10

-5

<= class B <= 10

-4

=< 1.76x10-6

=< 1.78 * 10-7

1.78 * 10-8 1.76 * 10-7[atm* cm*s-1] 1.78 * 10- 7 1.76 * 10-6[atm* cm*s-1]

Class C for fluids not covered under class A and B. (see note 8).

10

-4

<= class C <= 10

-3

=< 1.76x10-5

=< 1.78 * 10-6

NOTES: 1. Stem seal leakage is per mm stem diameter. 2. Body and bonnet seal leakage is per mm body / bonnet gasket circumference. The gasket circumference = x outside gasket diameter (mm). 3. See also appendix A 4. For both linear stroke and quarter turn valves, used for carcinogenic, toxic and aggressive media, the manufacturer shall prove compliance with tightness class A. For nominal sizes up to DN 50 the following valve types shall be used: - linear stroke (gate and globe) valves bellows sealed, - rising stem ball valves, bellows sealed or, - ball valves with bellows seals. For nominal sizes DN 50 and larger use valves with advanced stuffing box design (ref. Section 5.2.1 note 4). 5. Leakage rates conversion factors: Ref. 4.9.4 note 3. 6. The manufacturer shall quote the applied detector and probe types (see section 4.10.4). 7. Volatile Hazardous Air Pollutants are listed in the clean air act amendments. 8. The maximum allowable stem leakage rates for Shell tightness classes A and C are deviating from the maximum allowable ISO/DIS 15848-1 tightness classes A and C.

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6.2

(ISOp1-4.2.4.11)

If the reading for the stem and body seals is over the allowable limit repeat the reading twice with at least 2 minutes between the two readings. If any of the additional readings is still over the limit the test has failed and the tested valve(s) shall be post test examined (ref. Section 8). If one valve of the lot (ref. 3.4.2) fails to meet the test requirements 3 additional valves shall be tested. If these 3 additional samples meet the acceptance criteria the lot shall be accepted, with exception of the initially rejected item. If any of the 3 additional samples fail to meet the acceptance criteria than 100% of the lot shall be rejected. Recorded data and findings shall be submitted to Shell-GSI OGEM and the Principal. The manufacturer shall prepare a corrective action report for valves which did not pass the FE test requirements for review/approval by Shell-GSI dept. OGEM.

6.3

(ISOp1-4.2.4.11) (ISOp2-6.2b)

7.

EXTENSION OF VALVE PROTO-TYPE TEST QUALIFICATION TO UNTESTED VALVE SIZES (ISOp1-7) The successful completion of the test program shall qualify a specific valve design. When compared with the nominal size of the FE prototype tested and qualified valve, untested extension of valve classification is acceptable for quarter turn valves, check valves with stuffing box and counter weight, check valves without a counter weight, bellows sealed valves with back-up stuffing box and other rising stem valves with: 1. identical (Ref.: 3.1) design, 2. nominal valve sizes 1 size smaller and 2 sizes larger than the tested valve, with similar (Ref.: 3.1) packing system design (i.e. stuffing box geometry & dimensions. 3. same grade of packing rings composition (Ref.: 3.1), 4. same grade of material and identical loading characteristics (Ref.: 3.1), 5. identical number and dimensions of packing rings (Ref.: 3.1), 6. identical packing system with surface friction and transfer factor (Ref.: 3.1), 7. same stem and stuffing box tolerances (Ref.: 3.1), 8. same surface roughness (Ref.: 3.1),

7.1

7.1

(ISOp1-7)

9. identical (Ref.: 3.1) radial packing ring stress, gasket sealing stress and packing gland torque, 10. equal or lower pressure class rating as specified in section 4.2.3. 11. a design temperature range (temperature class) which is within the temperature range of an qualified valve (Ref.: Table 4). 12. an endurance class category equal to or less severe than the already qualified valves (Ref.: Table 5.2.1). 13. a tightness class, equal to, or less severe than that of the qualified valve
(Ref.: Section 6.1).

8 8.1

(ISOp1-4.2.4.10)

Post test examination The valve shall be disassembled after the successful completion of the FE prototype test and in case a FE-prototype- or FE-production test has failed. All components shall be inspected for wear and other significant defects that would influence any test results. The FE-test results shall be rejected in case wear and defects are observed.

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8.2

Any distortion and/or damage of soft seals and seat materials shall invalidate the FE test results. Detailed pictures of the disassembled valve parts shall be taken and included in the report. Measurements shall be taken of key component dimensions and compared with drawing tolerances and finishes to insure they conform to the specifications and are within the drawing specifications.

8.3

8.4

(ISOp1-5.6) (ISOp2-7)

Marking and identification When a valve is qualified for fugitive emission testing to SPE 77/312 requirements the performance class designation information of that valve shall be included on a stainless steel identification tag, which shall be attached to that qualified valve. Examples of performance class designation. The following is an example of the emission requirements to be shown on the valve identification tag:

9.1

(ISOp1-5.6) (ISOp2-7)

ISO 15848-1 or 2 performance class designation Maximum test Tightness pressure according to class valve class designation Class 150 (see note 1) A PN 150 (see note 2) 40 / 30 barg (note 3) B C Test medium
(note 4)

Endurance Temperature class class

H H H

CO-1 CO-1 CC-1

T1 T2 T3

Notes: 1. For class designated valve designs. 2. For PN designated valve designs. 3. In case of specific test in barg. 4. SPE 77/312 tightness class and test media used (H = helium)

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10

(ISOp1-6) (ISOp2-9)

TEST REPORT REQUIREMENTS In addition to the requirements in ISO/DIS 15848-1, section 6 and ISO/CD 158482, section 9 the valve test report and data file, prepared by the manufacturer, shall include the following records and information: - valve model and style numbers, - installed gaskets and packing makes and styles, - control valve dead band hysteresis (if applicable), - packing compression (i.e. the position of gland follower), - torque of the gland bolting (packing tightening), - the brand, model number, main characteristics and sensitivities of the: - mass spectrometer, - detector probe, - calibrated leak standard and calibration status for mass spectrometer calibration, - calibrated leak standard and calibration status for detector probe calibration - temperature measurements of the test valve for each leakage measurement - schematic arrangement of the test rig - fugitive emission test certificate of compliance. - data and valid calibration certificates of all measuring equipment and instruments - date of the tests and venue - reference test standards with revision numbers - valve installation and mounting instructions - make, model number or style of the actuator and bracket details (if applicable). - valve operating torques (BTO, RT, ETO, BTC and ETC) (Ref. 4.4.2.2).

11

(ISO-p1, annex A) (ISO-p1 annex A1, A2) (ISO-p1 annex A1 & A2) (ISOp2-5.2)

LEAK RATE MEASUREMENT METHODS

11.1

TOTAL LEAK RATE MEASUREMENT METHODS

11.1.1

The vacuum method, flushing method and EPA-21 sniffing method may be applied for FE-prototype testing and FE-production testing of valves. Preferably the EPA-21 direct sniffing method shall be used for FE-prototype testing and FE-production testing of valves (Ref. 4.7.1). .

11.2

(ISO-p1, Annex B) (ISO-p1-B.1.2) (ISO-p2-5.2)

LEAK MEASUREMENT USING THE SNIFFING METHOD.

11.2.1

PRINCIPLE

The sniffing method with a detection probe shall be used to evaluate the local concentration of the tracer medium. The measurements shall be made according EPA method 21 [1]. Use an Organic Vapour Analyser (OVA) calibrated with helium (He) prior to the evaluation. The measuring principle is reading the difference between the concentration level measured at a distance of at least 1 metre from the potential leak source and the level measured as close as possible to that source. This method is a semi-quantitative technique and is used for statistical evaluation of emissions and for individual leak measurement.

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11.2.2

(ISOp1-B.1.2) (ISOp2-6.1 & 6.2)

Units of measurement. The detector (sniffing) probe and mass spectrometer allow the measurement of the local emission of the stem sealing system and body/bonnet seals and connections as a local volumetric leak rate. The measured leakage may be expressed in ppmv, mbar.l.s 1, atm.cm 3 .s 1 or Pa*m3 *s-1

11.2.3 11.2.3.1 11.2.3.1.1 11.2.3.1.2

(ISOp1-B.1.4)

Test equipment THE MASS SPECTROMETER A leak detector capable of sensing the leak detection (tracer) medium shall be used
(Ref. section 4.9.5).

The instrument shall insure that a sample is provided to the detector at a constant and known flow rate. DETECTOR PROBE To reduce instrument response and clean up time, the tubing length shall be less than 5 m, unless the test set-up is specifically designed to attain the reduced response and clean up time for longer tubing lengths. The instrument shall be equipped with a probe or probe extension for sampling not to exceed 6 mm (1/4 ) in outside diameter with a single end opening for admission of samples. (ISOp1-B.1.6.1) Instrument calibration. The mass spectrometer shall be calibrated, as specified by the instrument manufacturer, using permeation type standard: - at the beginning of each measurement, - routinely if the test duration is exceeding 1 hour, - for the applicable tightness class range to be covered. Prior to start of testing it shall be confirmed that the sensitivities of the: - mass spectrometer, - detector probe, - calibrated leak standard for mass spectrometer calibration, - calibrated leak standard for detector probe calibration are suitable to correctly measure actual leakage rates against the specified tightness class requirements. For instrument sensitivity (minimum detectable leakage rate) see standard EN 1779, appendix A, table A.1. For the calibration of instruments see ASME V chapters IV-1030 and IV-1060. The instrument calibration shall be done at a distance between 1 and 3 meters from the valve to be measured. Instrument warming-up. The instrument shall be turned on and allowed to warm up for the minimum time specified by the instrument manufacturer prior to calibrating with the calibration leak standard.

11.2.3.2 11.2.3.2.1

11.2.3.2.2

11.2.4 11.2.4.1

11.2.4.2

11.2.4.3

11.2.4.4 11.2.4.5

11.2.5 11.2.5.1

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11.2.6 11.2.6.1

Calibrated Leak Standard The type of calibrated leak standard used shall be established by the instrument or test sensitivity requirements (ref. 11.2.4.1). (ISOp1-B.1.3.5) Response time The response time (i.e. the elapsed time between the two readings) of the mass spectrometer shall be verified when using the calibrated leak standard. The time shall be recorded when the calibrated leak standard is opened to the component and when the increase in output signal becomes stable. Measurement technique and sequence Start-up the mass spectrometer, as instructed by the manufacturer, for mass spectrometer calibration. Prior to each emission measurement, the tracer medium (helium gas) concentration at ambient temperature around the source shall be determined (background measurement) by moving the probe randomly at a distance of at least one meter from the source. In order to monitor the mechanical parameters of the seals the leakages to the outside of the entire valve shall be detected at both the beginning and end of the thermal and mechanical cycles, especially: - stem seal(s) / stuffing box leaks along the shaft and gland flange interface. - body seal(s) leakage along the body, bonnet and/or cover joints interfaces, and - inlet pressure connection, drain and flange plug(s) and grease injector (if installed). (ISOp2-6) The distance between the measurement points shall be for the: - Stem seal: every 90 degrees (4 locations) - Body seals and flange joints circumferences: at least one location between the flange bolts. For the detection of local leakages the probe shall be positioned at: - the edge of the body/bonnet flange circumference and - a scanning distance as close as possible (5 mm) to the potential leak source (i.e. stem seal, and body / bonnet seals and connections) if the valve design allows such a close access (ref. ASME V section IV - 1074). For a testing temperature range of 200 degrees C up to +450 degrees C, body seals and flange joints shall be sealed with an adhesive aluminium foil tape, 40 micron thickness, having a single pierced hole at the highest point to ensure that the sniffer picks up any leakage. For body seals and flange joints, move the probe along the interface periphery while observing the instrument readout. If an increased meter reading is observed, slowly sample the interface where leakage is indicated until the maximum meter reading is obtained. (ISOp2-6) The following requirements shall apply for the scanning rate: - Leave the probe inlet at this maximum reading location for approximately two times the instrument response time. - For each point maintain the probe in position for a duration of approximately 15 seconds. - The scanning rate shall comply with ASME V chapter IV-1062.2 requirements. The difference with the background level shall be reported as the emission level.

11.2.7 11.2.7.1

11.2.8 11.2.8.1

11.2.8.2

11.2.8.3

11.2.8.4

11.2.8.5

(ISOp2-6)

11.2.8.6

11.2.8.7

11.2.8.8

11.2.8.9

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11.2.9 11.2.9.1 (ISOp1-B.1.5.2)

Environmental conditions. Weather effect (wind): The leak measurements by sniffing are to some extent sensitive to variations in the atmosphere (Ref.: 11.2.10). The area of the test rig shall be in still air, isolated from wind, fans or draft (Ref.: ASME V chapter IV-1071).

Appendix A (ISO-p1, Annex C) DERIVATION RELATED TO STEM DIAMETER AND LEAK RATE.

COMPARISON TABLE FOR STEM SEAL HELIUM LEAKAGE RATE COMPARISON FOR FUGITIVE EMISSION TESTING
REF.: ISO-P1-TABLE C2:
Shell (Class A)
Allowable Leak Rate

Shell (Class B)
Allowable Leak Rate
-1

Shell (Class C)
Allowable Leak Rate
-1

1.76 * 10 [atm* cm*s per mm stem diameter ]

-7

1.76E-06 [atm*

cm*s per 1.76E-05 [atm* cm*s mm stem diameter ] per mm stem diameter ]
Stem diameter [mm] 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 50 60 70 80 Leakage rate Stem diameter [mm] 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 50 60 70 80

-1

Leakage rate

Stem diameter [mm] 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 50 60 70 80

Leakage rate

atm* cm*s 1.8E-06 2.6E-06 3.5E-06 4.4E-06 5.3E-06 6.2E-06 7.0E-06 8.8E-06 1.1E-05 1.2E-05 1.4E-05

-1

atm* cm*s 1.8E-05 2.6E-05 3.5E-05 4.4E-05 5.3E-05 6.2E-05 7.0E-05 8.8E-05 1.1E-04 1.2E-04 1.4E-04

-1

atm* cm*s 1.8E-04 2.6E-04 3.5E-04 4.4E-04 5.3E-04 6.2E-04 7.0E-04 8.8E-04 1.1E-03 1.2E-03 1.4E-03

-1

The above listed stem leakage rates are measured at the selected: Pressure i.e. for FE prototype testing the rated valve body pressure (Ref.: section 4.6.1) and for FE-production testing the pressure listed in section 4.6.2. Temperatures (Ref.: section 5.3 - table 4).