Safety Relief Valves

Safety Relief Valve Sizing

Crossover Chart
ASME Code
DESIGNERS GUIDE
SAFETY RELIEF VALVE
SPENCE ENGINEERING COMPANY has a policy of continuous product research and improvement and reserves the right to change
design and specifications without notice. Responsibility for typographical errors is specifically disclaimed.
SPENCE ENGINEERING COMPANY is a member of the Fluid Controls Institute.
It is the philosophy of the
Spence Engineering Company that,
to win and be deserving of the trust of
our customers, we must be ever mindful
of and totally dedicated to quality; in
all that we do; at every level
of our operation.
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SPENCE
SAFETYRELIEFVALVE
DESIGNERSGUIDE
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SPENCEENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
The Spence Engineering Company was founded in 1926 by Paulsen Spence in Walden,
New York. Paulsen Spence developed the original patent for the normally closed external
pilot operated packless pressure regulator. This design is the basis for the products offered
today. This technology offers the maximum in application and selection flexibility. Spence
stands alone in their ability to produce regulators up to 12 inches in cast iron and cast steel.
Their pilots are used to control pressure, temperature, differential pressure or back pressure
either mechanically or with a pneumatic pilot.
Spence Engineering is a widely recognized leader in the steam regulator and flow control
field. Spence regulators are used extensively for heating systems in buildings, institutions
and district heating systems as well as major industrial plants.
In 1984, Spence Engineering was acquired by Watts Industries. The company continued
to grow and develop new fluid control and steam specialty products. A new line of pneumatic
control valves was introduced in 1986. In 1989, a range of self contained temperature regu-
lators was added to the line to meet the demand for an economical temperature regulator.
1990 was an active year, with Spence becoming certified by the ASME for the assembly and
setting of safety relief valves manufactured by their sister Watts company in Canada. Spence
was also instrumental in the acquisition and management of the Nicholson Steam Trap
Company. In 1994, Nicholson was integrated into the Spence Plant.
Spence continued its product development program with the introduction of free float
steam traps and pressure operated condensate pumps. In 1996, Watts moved the manufac-
turing responsibility for safety valves to the Spence Engineering plant in Walden, New York.
Spence is now an ASME certified manufacturer of bronze and iron safety relief valves.
Watts Industries, Inc. split in 1999 and Spence Engineering Company became a division
of the newly formed corporation, Circor International.
Spence Engineering continues to focus their attention on providing single source steam
specialty products for regulating and control of steam and fluids for the institutional and
industrial marketplace. Their growth efforts are to expand the already comprehensive
product capabilities to reach new developing markets.
For more information on Spence Engineering Co., visit our website at
[Link] or reach us via e-mail at sales@ [Link]
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THE SPENCE ADVANTAGE IS SERVICE
LOCAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Spence Engineering has a network of technically trained Representatives around the world. These
Representatives can direct you to local inventory of our products for fast, fast service. They can also
help you in the selection and sizing of Regulators, Pilots, Desuperheaters and Noise Suppression
Products.
TECHNICAL TRAINING
We offer a regular schedule of workshops covering various technical issues in our state of the art Valve
Technology Training Center. We can also schedule customized training sessions to suit your particular
needs.
ENGINEERING SEMINARS. These seminars provide the engineer with the skills of regulator selection
and sizing.
DISTRIBUTOR SEMINARS. This seminar will provide you with all the information you need to serve
your customers.
MAINTENANCE SEMINARS. M aintenance personnel will receive hands-on training in selection,
installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
INTERNATIONAL SALES
Spence is well equipped to provide product to our customers around the world. We regularly ship our
products to all parts of the world. O ur experienced international sales group can meet the transport
and documentation requirements of our international customers with ease. O ur network of International
Technical Sales Representatives will also be able to provide you with product from local inventory.
ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS
Spence offers a very comprehensive line of specialty options to enhance and optimize valve performance.
We can tailor custom solutions for your most unique process applications. Call us for solutions.
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Spence Engineering Company, Inc. History 3
The Spence Advantage is Service 4
TABLE O F CO NTENTS 5
Spence Safety Valve Selection Chart 6
Spence/K unkle Competitive Crossover Chart 7
VALVES
Figure 31 / 41 Bronze Series 10
Figure 31 / 41 Cast Iron Series 18
Figure 800 Series 24
Figure 10 Series 36
Figure 15 Series 38
Figure 15V Series 40
Figure 50 Series 42
Drip Pan Elbow 44
DESIGN
Basics of Relief Valves 48
Dual Ring Control 49
Sizing Guidelines 50
Pipe Data Table 52
Capacity of Saturated Steam Table 53
Safety Valve Sizing By Computation 54
Table E1Spence Valve Coefficients (K d) 55
Table E2Typical Properties of Gases 55
Table E3Gas Constant (C) 56
Table E4Superheat Correction Factor (K sh) 57
Graph E5Superimposed (constant)
Backpressure Sizing Factor (K b) 58
Graph E6Superimposed or Variable
Backpressure Sizing Factor (K b) 59
Graph E7Capacity Correction Factors due to O verpressure 59
Graph E8Capacity Correction Factor
due to Viscosity 60
Graph E9Capacity Correction Factor
due to Backpressure (K w) 60
Spence SRV Testing Specifications 61
Summary of ASM E Codes & Standards 62
Comparison of ASM E Section I to Section VIII 63
Installation, M aintenance & Troubleshooting Guidelines 64
Planning M ain Valve Installation 67
M ain Valve Sizing By Computation 68
Regulator Cv Data 69
Control Valve Cv Data 70
EXCERPTS FROM ASME CODE
Excerpts from ASM E Section I 73
Excerpts from ASM E Section IV 91
Excerpts from ASM E Section VIII 101
TABLE OF CONTENTS
READY TO START?
The best way to make a selection is to contact your local Spence Engineering Technical Sales Representative. O ur network of
factory trained Representatives will offer you a choice of solutions for your application utilizing our Computer Valve Sizing Program.
For the name and number of your local Spence Representative, call our Hotline at 1-800-398-2493 or visit our website at
[Link].
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* Pressure and temperature ranges may vary, depending upon valve size, material, etc.
Please consult the appropriate product catalog for specific data.
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ASME does not certify valves below 15 PSIG.
Consult Factory for PED availability.
Inlet Min/Max* Min/Max*
Connections Fluid O
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ASME
Valve Series Sizes Set Pressures Temperatures
Cleaning Section
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inches (mm) PSIG (barg) F (C) Threaded Flanged Steam Air Gas Liquid Vacuum
10 3/4 - 3 5 - 15 -10 to 250
X X IV
(20 - 80) (.3 - 1) (-29 to 121)
15C/15LC 3/4 - 3 5 - 15 -20 to 400
X X X None
(20 - 80) (.3 - 1) (-29 to 204)
15A/15LA 3/4 - 3 5 - 15 -20 to 400
X X X None
(20 - 80) (.3 - 1) (-29 to 204)
15V/15LV 3/4 - 3 5 - 30 in HG -20 to 400
X X None
(20 - 80) (169.3 - 1015.9 mbarg) (-29 to 204)
31/33 Bronze 1/2 - 2-1/2 5 - 250 -20 to 406
X X I
(15 - 65) (.3 - 17.2) (-29 to 208)
32 Bronze 1/2 - 2-1/2 5 - 300 -20 to 422
X X I
(15 - 65) (.3 - 20.7) (-29 to 216)
41/43 Bronze 1/2 - 2-1/2 5 - 250 -20 to 406
X X VIII
(15 - 65) (.3 - 17.2) (-29 to 208)
42 Bronze 1/2 - 2-1/2 5 - 300 -20 to 422
X X VIII
(15 - 65) (.3 - 20.7) (-29 to 216)
41A/43A Bronze 1/2 - 2-1/2 5 - 250 -20 to 406
X X VIII
(15 - 65) (.3 - 17.2) (-29 to 208)
42A Bronze 1/2 - 2-1/2 5 - 300 -20 to 422
X X VIII
(15 - 65) (.3 - 20.7) (-29 to 216)
41AA Bronze 1/2 - 3/4 5 - 250 -20 to 406
X X X VIII
(15 - 20) (.3 - 17.2) (-29 to 208)
42AA Bronze 1/2 - 3/4 5 - 300 -20 to 422
X X X VIII
(15 - 20) (.3 - 20.7) (-29 to 216)
41AT/43AT Bronze 1/2 - 2 5 - 250 -20 to 406
X X VIII
(15 - 50) (.3 - 17.2) (-29 to 208)
42AT Bronze 1/2 - 2 5 - 300 -20 to 422
X X VIII
(15 - 50) (.3 - 20.7) (-29 to 216)
31/32 Cast Iron 1-1/2 - 6 5 - 250 -20 to 406
X X X I
(40 - 150) (.3 - 17.2) (-29 to 208)
41/42 Cast Iron 1-1/2 - 6 5 - 250 -20 to 406
X X X VIII
(40 - 150) (.3 - 17.2) (-29 to 208)
41A/42A Cast Iron 1-1/2 - 6 5 - 250 -20 to 406
X X X VIII
(40 - 150) (.3 - 17.2) (-29 to 208)
810/812/814/816 1/2 - 1-1/2 5 - 250 -20 to 406
(15 - 40) (.3 - 17.2) (-29 to 208)
X X X X X X VIII
10 to 30 in HG
(338.6 to 1015.9 mbarg)
820/822/824/826 1/2 - 1-1/2 5 - 900 * -20 to 422
(15 - 40) (.3 - 62.0) (-29 to 216)
X X X X X X VIII
10 to 30 in HG
(338.6 to 1015.9 mbarg)
860/862/864/866 1/2 - 1-1/2 5 - 900 * -20 to 422
(15 - 40) (.3 - 62.0) (-29 to 216)
X X X X X X VIII
10 to 30 in HG
(338.6 to 1015.9 mbarg)
50/52 2 10 -30 -20 to 225
X X None
(50) (.7 - 2.1) (-29 to 107)
51/53 2 10 -30 -20 to 225
X X None
(50) (.7 - 2.1) (-29 to 107)
710/715 1/2 - 2 10-400 -423 - 400
X X X X VIII
RXSO
(15 - 50) (.7 - 27.6) (-252 - 204)
760/765 1/2 - 1 10-400 -423 - 400
X X X X VIII
RXSO -S
(15 - 25) (.7 - 27.6) (-252 - 204)
770 1/2 - 2 10-300 0 - 300
X X X None
RSL
(15 - 50) (.7 - 27.6) (-17 - 148)
775 1/2 - 2 10-300 0 - 300
X X X None
RLS-S
(15 - 50) (.7 - 27.6) (-17 - 148)
SPENCE SAFETY VALVE SELECTION CHART
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SPENCE/KUNKLE COMPETITIVE CROSSOVER CHART
WHY CHOOSE SPENCE SAFETY AND RELIEF VALVES?
1) Spence Engineering sets and tests all valves in accordance with the applicable ASME code and API 527. Most competitive
valves do not meet API 527, leading to premature simmering and leakage causing system problems and premature valve failure.
2) Spence Engineering Safety and Relief Valves are designed and manufactured with a more rugged body/bonnet design than
most competitive valves. This exceptionally rugged design withstands excessive piping strains that often lead to valve failure.
6000 Series cont.
Model 6121
Same as 6182 with
Teflon disc insert
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6121DC 43ATCDE
6121ED 43ATEDE
6121FE 43ATFEE
6121GF 43ATGFE
6121HG 43ATHGE
6121JH 43ATJHE
Model 6130
Same as 6182 with
SS nozzle and base
6130DC 42ATCDE
6130ED 42ATEDE
6130FE 42ATFEE
6130GF 42ATGFE
6130HG 42ATHGE
6130JH 42ATJHE
Model 6252
(Formerly 252)
Cast Iron with
bronze/brass trim
1
6252AJG __JGB
6252FJG __JGC
6252AKH __KHB
6252FKH __KHC
6252FKJ __KJC
6252FKK __KKC
6252ALJ __LJB
6252FLJ __LJC
6252FLK __LKC
6252AMK __MKB
6252FMK __MKC
6252KNM __NMD
6252KPM __PMD
6252KQP __QPD
6252KRP __RPD
Model 6253
(Formerly 253)
Same as 6252 with
SS semi nozzle
and disc
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6253AJG __JGB
6253FJG __JGC
6253AKH __KHB
6253FKH __KHC
6253FKJ __KJC
6253FKK __KKC
6253ALJ __LJB
6253FLJ __LJC
6253FLK __LKC
6253AMK __MKB
6253FMK __MKC
6253KNM __NMD
6253KPM __PMD
6253KQP __QPD
6253KRP __RPD
6252 Series
(Formerly 252)
1
Choose SPENCE model 0031, 0041 or 041A
depending on Choice of ASME code Setting
2
Choose SPENCE model 0033, 0043 or 043A
depending on Choice of ASME code Setting
3
SPENCE models 0033 and 0043 have EPDM and
model 043A has Viton disc insert
4
Choose SPENCE model 0032, 0042 or 042A
depending on Choice of ASME code Setting
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SPENCE model has Viton disc insert
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Kunkle Soft Seat (o-ring) choices - B (Buna N), E
(EPR), S (Silicone), V (Viton) or N(Neoprene)
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Choose SPENCE model 812 (EPDM),
814 (Viton) or 816 (TFE/25% Glass) o-ring
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Choose SPENCE model 822 (EPDM),
824 (Viton) or 826 (TFE/25% Glass) o-ring
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SPENCE model 862 (EPDM), 864 (Viton)
or 866 (TFE/25% Glass) o-ring
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Spence model is 2 x 2-1/2 connections -
for vacuum service, outlet connection gets
connected to vacuum side
* Pressure limited
900 Series
Model 910
Full nozzle with
Carbon Steel body
and bonnet with SS Trim
See Model 911
for equal SS conversion
Model 911
Full nozzle with all SS
contruction
Plain Cap
911BDCM01 860NDCA
911BEDM01 860NEDA
911BFEM01 860NFEA
911BGFM01 860NGFA
911BHGM01 860NHGA
Open Lever
911BDCM03 860EDCA
911BEDM03 860EEDA
911BFEM03 860EFEA
911BGFM03 860EGFA
911BHGM03 860EHGA
Packed Lever
911BDCM06 860PDCA
911BEDM06 860PEDA
911BFEM06 860PFEA
911BGFM06 860PGFA
911BHGM06 860PHGA
Model 912
Full nozzle with SS disc
and bronze base
Plain Cap
912BDCM12 810NDCA
912BEDM01 810NEDA
912BFEM01 810NFEA
912BGFM01 810NGFA
912BHGM01 810NHGA
Open Lever
912BDCM14 810EDCA
912BEDM03 810EEDA
912BFEM03 810EFEA
912BGFM03 810EGFA
912BHGM03 810EHGA
Packed Lever
912BDCM17 810PDCA
912BEDM06 810PEDA
912BFEM06 810PFEA
912BGFM06 810PGFA
912BHGM06 810PHGA
Model 913
Same as 912 with 316SS
base and disc holder
Plain Cap
913BDCM12 820NDCA
913BEDM01 820NEDA
913BFEM01 820NFEA
913BGFM01 820NGFA
913BHGM01 820NHGA
Open Lever
913BDCM14 820EDCA
913BEDM03 820EEDA
913BFEM03 820EFEA
913BGFM03 820EGFA
913BHGM03 820EHGA
Packed Lever
913BDCM17 820PDCA
913BEDM06 820PEDA
913BFEM06 820PFEA
913BGFM06 820PGFA
913BHGM06 820PHGA
900 Series cont.
Model 916
Same as 910 with soft seat
See Model 917 for equal
SS conversion
Model 917
Same as 911
with soft seat
6, 9
Plain Cap
917BDC_01 86__NDCA
917BED_01 86__NEDA
917BFE_01 86__NFEA
917BGF_01 86__NGFA
917BHG_01 86__NHGA
Open Lever
917BDC_03 86__EDCA
917BED_03 86__EEDA
917BFE_03 86__EFEA
917BGF_03 86__EGFA
917BHG_03 86__EHGA
Packed Lever
917BDC_06 86__PDCA
917BED_06 86__PEDA
917BFE_06 86__PFEA
917BGF_06 86__PGFA
917BHG_06 86__PHGA
Model 918
Same as 912
with soft seat
6, 7
Plain Cap
918BDC_12 81__NDCA
918BED_01 81__NEDA
918BFE_01 81__NFEA
918BGF_01 81__NGFA
918BHG_01 81__NHGA
Open Lever
918BDC_14 81__EDCA
918BED_03 81__EEDA
918BFE_03 81__EFEA
918BGF_03 81__EGFA
918BHG_03 81__EHGA
Packed Lever
918BDC_17 81__PDCA
918BED_06 81__PEDA
918BFE_06 81__PFEA
918BGF_06 81__PGFA
918BHG_06 81__PHGA
900 Series cont.
Model 919
Same as 913
with soft seat
6, 8
Plain Cap
919BDC_12 82__DCA
919BED_01 82__NEDA
919BFE_01 82__NFEA
919BGF_01 82__NGFA
919BHG_01 82__NHGA
Open Lever
919BDC_14 82__EDCA
919BED_03 82__EEDA
919BFE_03 82__EFEA
919BGF_03 82__EGFA
919BHG_03 82__EHGA
Packed Lever
919BDC_17 82__PDCA
919BED_06 82__PEDA
919BFE_06 82__PFEA
919BGF_06 82__PGFA
919BHG_06 82__PHGA
930 Series
Model 930
Cast Iron for ASME
Sec. IV Service
10
0930-H01 0010ZHA
0930-J01 0010ZJA
0930-K01 0010ZKA
Model 300
Cryogenic
363 *710E Bronze
363C *710N
389C *760N (SS)
Model 20
Bronze with plain
cap for Liquid
0020-C01 810NDCA
0020-D01 810NEDA
0020-E01 810NFEA
0020-F01 810NGFA
0020-G01 810NHGA
Model 20P
Same as model 20
with packed lever
020P-C01 810PDCA
020P-D01 810PEDA
020P-E01 810PFEA
20 Series
This crossover chart is to be used as a guideline ONLY. All applications should be reviewed in the product catalog or by the factory.
All valve data should be reviewed before final selection (physical dimensions, capacity requirements, materials, inlet/outlet connections, etc.)
Neither Spence Engineering nor its agents assume any responsibility for the selection and/or cross reference of any product.
Spence Engineering does not guarantee that this information is accurate and/or up to date, therefore it should be used only as a guide.
20 Series cont.
020P-F01 810PGFA
020P-G01 810PHGA
Model 299
Drip Pan Elbows
299-D DPE-D
299-E DPE-E
299-F DPE-F
299-G DPE-G
299-H DPE-H
299-J DPE-J
299-K DPE-K
299-M DPE-M
299-P DPE-P
299-Q DPE-Q
Model 215V
Cast Iron for
Vacuum Service
10
215V-H01 015VZHA
215V-J01 015VZJA
215V-K01 015VZKA
Model 337
Cast Iron with pull ring
10
0337-H01 015CZHA
0337-J01 015CZJA
0337-K01 015CZKA
337 Series
215V Series
6000 Series
Model 6010
Side Outlet with
bronze/brass trim
1
6010DC __DCA
6010DD __DDA
6010ED __EDA
6010EE __EEA
6010FE __FEA
6010FF __FFA
6010GF __GFA
6010GG __GGA
6010HG __HGA
6010HH __HHA
6010JH __JHA
6010JJ __JJA
Model 6021
Same as Model 6010
with Teflon disc
insert
2, 3
6021DC __DCA
6021DD __DDA
6021ED __EDA
6021EE __EEA
6021FE __FEA
6021FF __FFA
6021GF __GFA
6021GG __GGA
6021HG __HGA
6021HH __HHA
6021JH __JHA
6021JJ __JJA
Model 6030
Same as Model 6010
with SS disc
and nozzle
4
6030DC __DCA
6030DD __DDA
6030ED __EDA
6030EE __EEA
6030FE __FEA
6030FF __FFA
6030GF __GFA
6030GG __GGA
6030HG __HGA
6030HH __HHA
6030JH __JHA
6030JJ __JJA
Model 6182
Top Outlet with
bronze/brass trim
6182DC 41ATCDE
6182ED 41ATEDE
6182FE 41ATFEE
6182GF 41ATGFE
6182HG 41ATHGE
6182JH 41ATJHE
Model 6186
Same as 6182
except maximum
pressure is 150 PSIG
6186DC 41ATCDE
6186ED 41ATEDE
6186FE 41ATFEE
6186GF 41ATGFE
6186HG 41ATHGE
KUNKLE SPENCE KUNKLE SPENCE KUNKLE SPENCE KUNKLE SPENCE KUNKLE SPENCE KUNKLE SPENCE
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See page 10
See page 10
300 Series
299 Series
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FIGURE 31 BRONZE SERIES
APPLICATION DATA
GSteam Boilers
GPressure Reducing Stations
GUnfired Steam Pressure Vessels & Lines
GAccumulators, Sterilizers, Steam Cleaners
GAir compressors, Cookers, Receivers
GPneumatic Systems
GO EM Equipment
VALVE RATINGS
Pressure Temperature
M odel PSIG (bar) F (C)
0031/0041/041A/41AT/41AA 10 to 250 -20 to 406
(.7 to 17.2) (-29 to 208)
0032/0042/042A/42AT/42AA 10 to 300 -20 to 422
(.7 to 20.7) (-29 to 216)
0033/0043/043A/43AT 10 to 250 -20 to 406
(.7 to 17.2) (-29 to 208)
APPLICABLE CODES
GASM E Section I V for Steam
GASM E Section VIII UV for Steam/Air/Gas
GAPI 527
GCanadian Registration # 0G0591.9C
GPED (Consult Factory)
FIGURE 31 / 41
BRONZE SERIES
SIZES 12" 212"
PRESSURES to 300 PSIG at 422F
GMeets ASME Section I & VIII Code for Steam,
Air & Non-hazardous Gas Service
G V or UV National Board Certified
G Dual Ring Control
G Rugged Cast Unitized Bonnet
G SS Spring Supplied as Standard
G Full Nozzle
G Soft Seat Design Available
G Open Lever Assembly
OPTIONS
GTop O utlet Discharge
GBSP Connections
GSoft Seated Valves
GPlain Cap (on selected models)
GTest Reports Available
MODELS
G0031 - ASM E Section I Steam, Bronze Trim
G0041 - ASM E Section VIII Steam, Bronze Trim
G041A - ASM E Section VIII Air, Bronze Trim
G41AT - Top O utlet on 041A
G41AA - Plain Cap on 041A (D orifice only)
G0032 - SS Base & Disc on 0031
G0042 - SS Base & Disc on 0041
G042A - SS Base & Disc on 041A
G42AT - SS Base & Disc on 41AT
G42AA - SS Base & Disc on 41AA (D orifice only)
G0033 - EPDM Soft Seat on 0031
G0043 - EPDM Soft Seat on 0041
G043A - Viton Soft Seat on 041A
G43AT - Viton Soft Seat on 41AT
See page 12
See page 12
See Capacity Charts beginning on page 14
0 0 4 1 D C A - 0 4 0
CODE SELECTION CHART
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
M odel O rifice Inlet Connec- Set Pressure
Size tions
Orifice - Position 5
D
E
F
G
H
J
Inlet Size- Position 6
C =
1
2
D =
3
4
E = 1
F = 1
1
4
G = 1
1
2
H = 2
J = 2
1
2
Connections - Position 7
A = M PT x FPT
E = M PT x Top
F = M BSP x FBSP
Z = O ther
Set Pressure- Position 8, 9 & 10
__ __ __ = Actual Setting
LAS - Loosely Assembled

Model - Position 1, 2, 3 & 4

0031= ASM E Section I Steam, Bronze Trim
0041= ASM E Section VIII Steam, Bronze Trim
041A = ASM E Section VIII Air, Bronze Trim
41AT = Top O utlet on 041A
41AA= Plain Cap on 041A (D orifice only)
0032= SS Base & Disc on 0031
0042= SS Base & Disc on 0041
042A = SS Base & Disc on 041A
42AT = SS Base & Disc on 41AT
42AA= SS Base & Disc on 41AA
0033= EPDM Soft Seat on 0031
0043= EPDM Soft Seat on 0041
043A = Viton Soft Seat on 041A
43AT = Viton Soft Seat on 41AT
Spence Certified Assemblers Only
(use 0031, 0032, 0033, 41AT, 42AT,
43AT, 41AA or 42AA only)
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C1
A1
B1
D
E HEX
FLAT
C2
A1
B2 D
E HEX
FLAT
C1
A3
B3
E HEX
FLAT
0031
0041
041A
0032
0042
042A
0033
0043
043A
41AA
42AA
41AT
42AT
43AT
Model Inlet Orifice Outlet
(2)
A1 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 D
(1)
E Weight
****DCA
1
2 MPT D
3
4 FPT 6
9
16 6
1
4 1
3
8 1
1
16 1
7
8 2
1
4 2
7
8 1
3
8 1
1
8 2
(15) (20) (166.7) (158.8) (34.9) (27.0) (47.6) (57.2) (73.0) (34.9) (28.6) (0.91)
****DDA
3
4 MPT D
3
4 FPT 6
9
16 6
1
4 1
3
8 1
7
8 2
1
4 1
3
8 1
1
4 2
1
4
(20) (20) (166.7) (158.8) (34.9) (47.6) (57.2) (34.9) (31.8) (1.02)
****EDA
3
4 MPT E 1 FPT 7
1
8 1
5
8 1
1
4 2
5
16 3
1
8 1
3
8 1
1
4 2
1
2
(20) (25) (181.0) (41.3) (31.8) (58.7) (79.4) (34.9) (31.8) (1.13)
****EEA 1 MPT E 1 FPT 7
1
8 1
5
8 2
5
16 1
3
8 1
1
2 2
3
4
(25) (25) (181.0) (41.3) (58.7) (34.9) (38.1) (1.25)
****FEA 1 MPT F 1
1
4 FPT 9 1
7
8 1
7
16 2
13
16 3
1
2 1
11
16 1
1
2 4
(25) (32) (228.6) (47.6) (36.5) (71.4) (88.9) (42.9) (38.1) (1.81)
****FFA 1
1
4 MPT F 1
1
4 FPT 9 1
7
8 2
13
16 1
11
16 1
3
4 4
1
4
(32) (32) (228.6) (47.6) (71.4) (42.9) (44.5) (1.93)
****GFA 1
1
4 MPT G 1
1
2 FPT 9
11
16 2
1
8 1
11
16 3 3
3
4 1
11
16 1
7
8 7
(32) (40) (246.1) (54.0) (42.9) (76.2) (42.9) (47.6) (3.18)
****GGA 1
1
2 MPT G 1
1
2 FPT 9
11
16 2
1
8 3 1
11
16 2
1
16 7
1
4
(40) (40) (246.1) (54.0) (76.2) (42.9) (52.4) (3.29)
****HGA 1
1
2 MPT H 2 FPT 12
1
8 2
9
16 2
1
16 3
1
2 4
11
16 2
3
4 2
1
4 13
1
2
(40) (50) (308.0) (65.1) (52.4) (88.9) (119.1) (69.9) (57.2) (6.12)
****HHA 2 MPT H 2 FPT 12
1
8 2
9
16 3
1
2 2
3
4 2
9
16 13
3
4
(50) (50) (308.0) (65.1) (88.9) (69.9) (65.1) (6.24)
****JHA 2 MPT J 2
1
2 FPT 13
5
16 3
1
8 2
1
2 3
3
4 5 2
3
4 2
3
4 17
1
2
(50) (65) (338.1) (79.4) (63.5) (95.3) (127.0) (69.9) (69.9) (7.94)
****JJA 2
1
2 MPT J 2
1
2 FPT 13
5
16 3
1
8 3
3
4 2
3
4 3 17
3
4
(65) (65) (338.1) (79.4) (95.3) (69.9) (76.2) (8.05)
DIMENSIONS* inches (mm) AND WEIGHTS pounds (kg)
*Accurate to 1/8".
(1)
Add 50% to D Dimension when lever is pulled out to manually operate valve.
**** Use appropriate Model Number.
(2)
Outlet connections do not apply for **AT top outlet valve.
FIGURE 31 / 41
BRONZE SERIES
SPECIFICATION
The valve shall meet the ASM E Section I or VIII Code for steam,
air and gas services. It shall be V or UV National Board
Certified. The valve shall have dual blowdown ring to allow better
adjustment of the pop and blowdown. The valve shall consist of
a unitized bonnet design guaranteeing proper guiding and
making the valve extremely dependable in terms of pop action,
seat tightness and [Link] valve shall be top guided and
shall have a full nozzle for optimum flow performance. The valve
shall have a stainless steel spring for better corrosion and yield
strength. The valve shall meet the API 527 leakage standard
requiring bubble tight shutoff up to 90% of set pressure.
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Acetone
Acetylene Gas
Beer
Bleach Liquor
Brake Fluid
Calcium Chloride
Carbon M onoxide
Carbonic Acid
Citric Acid
Denatured Alcohol
Ethylene Diamine
Freon 22
Hydrazine
Lindol Hydraulic Fluid
Lye
M ethanol
M ethyl Alcohol
M ethyl Butyl K etone
Nitrogen
STEAM
Sulfur Hexafluoride
WATER
AIR
Benzoic Acid
Benzul Alcohol
Butane
Butyl Alcohol
Carbon Disulfide
Carbon Tetrachloride
Castor O il
Chlorine
Chromic Acid
Corn O il
Crude O il
Diesel O il
Dowtherm A
Ethane
Ethyl Alcohol
Ethyl Chloride
Ethylene
Ethylene Glycol
Fuel O il
Gasoline
Glucose
Glycerin
Helium
Hydraulic O il
Hydrogen Gas
Iodine
K erosene
Linseed O il
M ethane
M ineral O ils
Natural Gas
Petroleum O il
Propane
Propyl Alcohol
Propylene
Sulfur Dioxide
Turpentine
Safety Valves with metal seats will start to leak at 90% of set
pressure. A Spence Safety Valve equipped with a soft seat
seals on both the metal and soft seats (see illustration). As a
result, it will not begin to leak until system pressure reaches
95% of set pressure, minimizing system energy loss.
The o-rings in standard soft seat safety valves tend to blow out
during discharge. Spence Soft Seat Safety Valves utilize a flat
soft seat insert in the disc assembly of the valve that stays in
place during operation, thus providing hassle-free operation.
There are many troublesome applications where using a
Spence Soft Seat Safety Valve can reduce costly downtime
and repair costs. Consider a Spence Soft Seat Safety Valve
for:
G O perating very close to set pressure
G Heavy vibration
G Hard-to-hold fluids
G O ccasional foreign particles
G Icing problems
G Pipe strain due to excessive discharge
EPDM Soft Seat
WET - -20 to 422F (-29 to 216C)
DRY - -20 to 250F (-29 to 121C)
Viton Soft Seat
-20 to 400F (-29 to 204C)
*These recommendations should be used as a guide only. It is the sole responsibility of the user to select suitable materials.
LOWER BLOWDOWN RING
DISK
UPPER GUIDE RING SOFT SEAT
NOZZLE
FIGURE 31 / 41 BRONZE SERIES SOFT SEATS
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS*
Safety Valves are pressure relief devices actuated by inlet static
pressure and characterized by rapid opening or pop action.
The difference between Safety Valves from different manufac-
turers is how well they do this.
Spence Figure 31 Safety Valves have Dual Ring Control which
allows for finer adjustment of the popping action and length
of blowdown. This allows exceptional flow efficiency and
maximum lifting force while minimizing system energy loss.
FIGURE 31 BRONZE SERIES DUAL RING CONTROL
CLOSED OPENING OPEN
System pressure is pushing up-
ward against the disk which is held
closed by the downward force of
the spring against the spindle.
When system pressure rises above the set
pressure of the spring, the disc begins to lift. This
simmer/warn stage allows system pressure to
enter the huddling chamber where it acts on a
larger, secondary area of the disc. This magnified
force causes the valve to pop open.
As pressure increases, the disc
continues to lift until fully open.
When pressure is reduced to a
level below the set point of the
valve, the spring force against the
spindle will snap shut the disc.
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Ref Part Name Material
1A Base/Nozzle - Bronze Brass or Brz ASTM B283 or
ASME SB62
1B Base/Nozzle - SST 316 SST ASTM A276
2 Base Ring Brass or Brz ASTM B283 or
ASTM B62
3 Nozzle Ring Set Screw Brass ASTM B16
4A Disc - Bronze Metal Brass or Brz ASTM B16 or ASTM B62
4B Disc - SST Metal 316 SST ASTM A276
4C Disc Assembly - Soft Brass or Brz - EPDM/Viton
5 Guide Ring Brass or Brz B283 or B584
6 Guide Ring Set Screw Brass ASTM B16
7 Spindle Steel ASTM A108
8 Spring 302 SST/17-7 SST
9 Spring Washer Steel ASTM A108
10 Bonnet Cast Brz ASME SB62
11 Adjusting Bolt Brass ASTM B16
12 Adjusting Bolt Locknut Steel (Plated) SAE J995 GRD 2
13 Lifting Cap Zinc Alloy
14 Lifting Cap Pin Steel
15 Lifting Cap Lockscrew Plated Steel
16 Spindle Nut Steel ASTM
17 Spindle Nut Locknut Plated Steel
18 Seal and Wire Lead and SST
19 Nameplate SST
20 Drive Screw SST
21 Lever Steel (Plated)
0031, 0041, 041A
0032, 0042, 042A
0033, 0043, 043A
41AT, 42AT, 43AT
FIGURE 31 / 41
BRONZE SERIES
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Ref Part Name Material
1A Base/Nozzle - Bronze Brass ASTM B283
1B Base/Nozzle - SST 316 SST ASTM A276
2 Base Ring Brass ASTM B283
3 Nozzle Ring Set Screw Brass ASTM B16
4A Disc - Bronze Metal Brass ASTM B16
4B Disc - SST Metal 316 SST ASTM A276
5 Guide Ring Brass B283
6 Guide Ring Set Screw Brass ASTM B16
7 Spindle Steel ASTM A108
8 Spring 302 SST/17-7 SST
9 Spring Washer Steel ASTM A108
10 Bonnet Cast Brz ASME SB62
11 Adjusting Bolt Brass ASTM B16
12 Adjusting Bolt Locknut Steel (Plated) SAE J995 GRD 2
13 Cap Brass ASTM B16
18 Seal and Wire Lead and SST
19 Nameplate SST
20 Drive Screw SST
41AA, 42AA
41AT, 42AT, 43AT denoted by dotted line.
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SATURATED STEAM CAPACITY CHART
BRONZE MODELS 31, 32, 33
ASME Section I V 90% rated at 3% Overpressure LBS/HR (KGS/HR)
Flow Coefficient = .9 x .975 = .878
Set O rifice Area in
2
Pressure D E F G H J
PSIG 0.1188 0.2116 0.3318 0.5424 0.8479 1.391
10 * 143 255 400 654 1023 1678
15 170 303 475 776 1213 1991
20 197 351 550 899 1405 2305
25 224 398 625 1021 1596 2619
30 250 446 700 1144 1788 2933
35 277 494 774 1266 1979 3247
40 304 542 849 1388 2171 3561
45 331 589 924 1511 2362 3875
50 358 637 999 1633 2553 4189
55 385 685 1074 1756 2745 4503
60 411 733 1149 1878 2936 4817
65 438 780 1224 2001 3128 5131
70 466 829 1300 2126 3323 5451
75 493 878 1377 2252 3520 5774
80 521 928 1455 2378 3717 6098
85 548 977 1532 2504 3914 6421
90 576 1026 1609 2630 4111 6745
95 604 1075 1686 2756 4308 7068
100 631 1124 1763 2882 4506 7392
105 659 1174 1840 3008 4703 7715
110 687 1223 1917 3134 4900 8038
115 714 1272 1995 3261 5097 8362
120 742 1321 2072 3387 5294 8685
125 769 1370 2149 3513 5491 9009
130 797 1420 2226 3639 5688 9332
135 825 1469 2303 3765 5886 9655
140 852 1518 2380 3891 6083 9979
145 880 1567 2457 4017 6280 10302
150 908 1616 2535 4143 6477 10626
155 935 1666 2612 4269 6674 10949
160 963 1715 2689 4396 6871 11273
165 990 1764 2766 4522 7068 11596
170 1018 1813 2843 4648 7266 11919
175 1046 1862 2920 4774 7463 12243
180 1073 1912 2997 4900 7660 12566
185 1101 1961 3075 5026 7857 12890
190 1128 2010 3152 5152 8054 13213
195 1156 2059 3229 5178 8251 13537
200 1184 2108 3306 5404 8448 13860
205 1211 2158 3383 5531 8646 14183
210 1239 2207 3460 5657 8843 14509
215 1267 2256 3538 5783 9040 14830
220 1294 2305 3615 5909 9237 15154
225 1322 2354 3692 6035 9434 15477
230 1349 2404 3769 6161 9631 15800
235 1377 2453 3846 6287 9829 16124
240 1405 2502 3923 6413 10026 16447
245 1432 2551 4000 6540 10223 16771
250 1460 2600 4078 6666 10420 17094
255 1488 2650 4155 6792 10617 17418
260 1515 2699 4232 6918 10814 17741
265 1543 2748 4309 7044 11011 18064
270 1570 2797 4386 7470 11209 18388
275 1598 2846 4463 7296 11406 18711
280 1626 2896 4540 7422 11603 19035
285 1653 2945 4618 7548 11800 19358
290 1681 2994 4695 7675 11997 19682
295 1709 3043 4772 7801 12194 20005
300 1736 3092 4849 7927 12391 20328
1.0 6 10 15 25 39 65
Set O rifice Area cm
2
Pressure D E F G H J
Barg .766 1.365 2.141 3.499 5.47 8.974
0.4* 55 97 153 250 391 641
0.6* 62 110 173 282 441 723
0.8* 69 123 192 314 491 806
1* 76 135 212 346 542 889
1.2 83 148 232 379 592 971
1.4 90 160 251 411 642 1054
1.6 97 173 271 443 693 1136
1.8 104 185 291 475 743 1219
2 111 198 310 508 793 1302
2.2 118 211 330 540 844 1384
2.4 125 223 350 572 894 1467
2.6 132 236 370 604 944 1549
2.8 139 248 389 636 995 1632
3 146 261 409 669 1045 1715
3.2 153 273 429 701 1095 1797
3.4 161 286 448 733 1146 1880
3.6 168 299 468 765 1196 1962
3.8 175 311 488 797 1247 2045
4 182 324 507 830 1297 2128
4.2 189 336 527 862 1347 2210
4.4 196 349 547 894 1398 2293
4.6 203 361 567 926 1448 2375
4.8 210 374 587 959 1500 2460
5 217 387 607 993 1552 2545
5.2 225 400 627 1026 1603 2631
5.4 232 413 648 1059 1655 2716
5.6 239 426 668 1092 1707 2801
5.8 246 439 688 1125 1759 2886
6 254 452 709 1158 1811 2971
6.5 272 484 759 1241 1941 3184
7 290 517 810 1324 2070 3396
7.5 308 549 861 1407 2200 3609
8 326 581 912 1490 2329 3822
8.5 345 614 962 1573 2459 4034
9 363 646 1013 1656 2589 4247
9.5 381 678 1064 1739 2718 4460
10 399 711 1114 1822 2848 4672
10.5 417 743 1165 1905 2978 4885
11 435 775 1216 1988 3107 5098
11.5 454 808 1267 2071 3237 5310
12 472 840 1317 2154 3367 5523
12.5 490 873 1368 2237 3496 5736
13 508 905 1419 2319 3626 5948
13.5 526 937 1470 2402 3756 6161
14 544 970 1520 2485 3885 6374
14.5 563 1002 1571 2568 4015 6586
15 581 1034 1622 2651 4144 6799
15.5 599 1067 1673 2734 4274 7012
16 617 1099 1723 2817 4404 7224
16.5 635 1131 1774 2900 4533 7437
17 653 1164 1825 2983 4663 7650
17.5 672 1196 1875 3066 4793 7862
18 690 1228 1926 3149 4922 8075
18.5 708 1261 1977 3232 5052 8288
19 726 1293 2028 3315 5182 8500
19.5 744 1325 2078 3398 5311 8713
20 762 1358 2129 3481 5441 8926
20.5 780 1390 2180 3563 5571 9139
21 799 1423 2231 3646 5700 9351
21.5 817 1455 2281 3729 5830 9564
0.1 3.6 6.4 10.1 16.6 25.9 42.5
LBS/HR KGS/HR
* Pressure settings below 15 PSIG (1.034 barg) are non code.
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SATURATED STEAM CAPACITY CHART
BRONZE MODELS 41, 42, 43
ASME Section VIII UV 90% rated at 10% Overpressure LBS/HR (KGS/HR)
Flow Coefficient = .9 x .975 = .878
Set O rifice Area in
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Pressure D E F G H J
PSIG 0.1188 0.2116 0.3318 0.5424 0.8479 1.391
10 * 149 265 416 679 1062 1742
15 176 313 491 802 1254 2057
20 203 361 566 925 1445 2371
25 229 409 641 1047 1637 2686
30 256 456 716 1170 1829 3000
35 286 509 798 1305 2040 3346
40 315 562 881 1440 2251 3692
45 345 614 963 1575 2461 4038
50 374 667 1046 1709 2672 4384
55 404 720 1128 1844 2883 4730
60 434 772 1211 1979 3094 5076
65 463 825 1293 2114 3305 5422
70 493 877 1376 2249 3516 5768
75 522 930 1458 2384 3727 6114
80 552 983 1541 2519 3937 6460
85 581 1035 1623 2654 4148 6805
90 611 1088 1706 2789 4359 7151
95 640 1140 1788 2923 4570 7497
100 670 1193 1871 3058 4781 7843
105 699 1246 1953 3193 4992 8189
110 729 1298 2036 3328 5203 8535
115 758 1351 2118 3463 5414 8881
120 788 1404 2201 3598 5624 9227
125 818 1456 2283 3733 5835 9573
130 847 1509 2366 3868 6046 9919
135 877 1561 2448 4003 6257 10265
140 906 1614 2531 4137 6468 10611
145 936 1667 2614 4272 6679 10957
150 965 1719 2696 4407 6890 11303
155 995 1772 2779 4542 7100 11648
160 1024 1825 2861 4677 7311 11994
165 1054 1877 2944 4812 7522 12340
170 1083 1930 3026 4947 7733 12686
175 1113 1982 3109 5082 7944 13032
180 1143 2035 3191 5217 8155 13378
185 1172 2088 3274 5352 8366 13724
190 1202 2140 3356 5486 8577 14070
195 1231 2193 3439 5621 8787 14416
200 1261 2246 3521 5756 8998 14762
205 1290 2298 3604 5891 9209 15108
210 1320 2351 3686 6026 9420 15454
215 1349 2403 3769 6161 9631 15800
220 1379 2456 3851 6296 9842 16146
225 1408 2509 3934 6431 10053 16492
230 1438 2561 4016 6566 10263 16837
235 1468 2614 4099 6700 10474 17183
240 1497 2667 4181 6835 10685 17529
245 1527 2719 4264 6970 10896 17875
250 1556 2772 4346 7105 11107 18221
255 1586 2824 4429 7240 11318 18567
260 1615 2877 4511 7375 11529 18913
265 1645 2930 4594 7510 11740 19259
270 1674 2982 4676 7645 11950 19605
275 1704 3035 4759 7780 12161 19951
280 1733 3088 4841 7914 12372 20297
285 1763 3140 4924 8049 12583 20643
290 1793 3193 5007 8184 12794 20989
295 1822 3245 5089 8319 13005 21335
300 1852 3298 5172 8454 13216 21681
1.0 6.0 10.5 16.5 27.0 42.2 69
Set O rifice Area cm
2
Pressure D E F G H J
Barg .766 1.365 2.141 3.499 5.47 8.974
0.4* 57 102 160 261 409 670
0.6* 64 115 180 294 459 753
0.8* 71 127 199 326 509 836
1* 78 140 219 358 560 918
1.2 86 152 239 390 610 1001
1.4 93 165 259 423 661 1084
1.6 100 177 278 455 711 1167
1.8 107 190 298 487 762 1249
2 114 203 318 519 812 1332
2.2 121 216 339 554 866 1420
2.4 129 230 360 589 921 1511
2.6 137 244 382 625 977 1602
2.8 145 258 404 660 1032 1693
3 152 271 426 696 1088 1784
3.2 160 285 447 731 1143 1875
3.4 168 299 469 767 1199 1966
3.6 176 313 491 802 1254 2057
3.8 183 327 512 838 1309 2148
4 191 341 534 873 1365 2239
4.2 199 354 556 909 1420 2330
4.4 207 368 578 944 1476 2421
4.6 215 382 599 980 1531 2512
4.8 222 396 621 1015 1587 2603
5 230 410 643 1051 1642 2694
5.2 238 424 664 1086 1698 2785
5.4 246 438 686 1122 1753 2876
5.6 253 451 708 1157 1809 2967
5.8 261 465 729 1192 1864 3058
6 269 479 751 1228 1920 3149
6.2 277 493 773 1263 1975 3240
6.4 284 507 795 1299 2031 3331
6.6 292 521 816 1334 2086 3422
7 308 548 860 1405 2197 3604
7.5 327 583 914 1494 2336 3832
8 347 617 968 1583 2474 4059
8.5 366 652 1022 1671 2613 4287
9 386 687 1077 1760 2752 4514
9.5 405 721 1131 1849 2890 4742
10 424 756 1185 1938 3029 4969
10.5 444 790 1240 2026 3168 5196
11 463 825 1294 2115 3306 5424
11.5 483 860 1348 2204 3445 5651
12 502 894 1402 2292 3584 5879
12.5 522 929 1457 2381 3722 6106
13 541 964 1511 2470 3861 6334
13.5 560 998 1565 2559 4000 6561
14 580 1033 1619 2647 4138 6789
14.5 599 1067 1674 2736 4277 7016
15 619 1102 1728 2825 4416 7244
15.5 638 1137 1782 2913 4554 7471
16 658 1171 1836 3002 4693 7699
16.5 677 1206 1891 3091 4832 7926
17 696 1240 1945 3179 4970 8154
17.5 716 1275 1999 3268 5109 8381
18 735 1310 2053 3357 5248 8609
18.5 755 1344 2108 3446 5386 8836
19 774 1379 2162 3534 5525 9064
19.5 794 1413 2216 3623 5664 9291
20 813 1448 2271 3712 5802 9519
20.5 832 1483 2325 3800 5941 9746
0.1 3.9 6.9 10.9 17.7 27.7 45.5
LBS/HR KGS/HR
* Pressure settings below 15 PSIG (1.034 barg) are non code.
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AIR CAPACITY CHART
BRONZE MODELS 41A, 42A, 43A, 41AT, 42AT, 43AT, 41AA, 42AA
ASME Section VIII UV 90% rated at 10% Overpressure SCFM (M
3
/HR)
Flow Coefficient = .9 x .975 = .878
Set O rifice Area in
2
Pressure D E F G H J
PSIG 0.1188 0.2116 0.3318 0.5424 0.8479 1.391
10 * 53 94 148 242 378 620
15 63 111 175 285 446 732
20 72 128 201 329 514 844
25 82 145 228 373 583 956
30 91 162 255 416 651 1068
35 102 181 284 464 726 1191
40 112 200 313 512 801 1314
45 123 219 343 560 876 1437
50 133 237 372 608 951 1560
55 144 256 402 656 1026 1684
60 154 275 431 704 1101 1807
65 165 294 460 753 1176 1930
70 175 312 490 801 1251 2053
75 186 331 519 849 1326 2176
80 196 350 548 897 1402 2299
85 207 368 578 945 1477 2422
90 217 387 607 993 1552 2545
95 228 406 637 1041 1627 2669
100 238 425 666 1089 1702 2792
105 249 443 695 1137 1777 2915
110 259 462 725 1185 1852 3038
115 270 481 754 1233 1927 3161
120 280 500 783 1281 2002 3284
125 291 518 813 1329 2077 3407
130 302 537 842 1377 2152 3531
135 312 556 872 1425 2227 3654
140 323 575 901 1473 2302 3777
145 333 593 930 1521 2377 3900
150 344 612 960 1569 2452 4023
155 354 631 989 1617 2527 4146
160 365 649 1018 1665 2602 4269
165 375 668 1048 1713 2677 4392
170 386 687 1077 1761 2753 4516
175 396 706 1106 1809 2828 4639
180 407 724 1136 1857 2903 4762
185 417 743 1165 1905 2978 4885
190 428 762 1195 1953 3053 5008
195 438 781 1224 2001 3128 5131
200 449 799 1253 2049 3203 5254
205 459 818 1283 2097 3278 5378
210 470 837 1312 2145 3353 5501
215 480 855 1341 2193 3428 5624
220 491 874 1371 2241 3503 5747
225 501 893 1400 2289 3578 5870
230 512 912 1430 2337 3653 5993
235 522 930 1459 2385 3728 6116
240 533 949 1488 2433 3803 6239
245 543 968 1518 2481 3878 6363
250 554 987 1547 2529 3953 6486
255 564 1005 1576 2577 4028 6609
260 575 1024 1606 2625 4104 6732
265 585 1043 1635 2673 4179 6855
270 596 1062 1665 2721 4254 6978
275 606 1080 1694 2769 4329 7101
280 617 1099 1723 2817 4404 7224
285 628 1118 1753 2865 4479 7348
290 638 1136 1782 2913 4554 7471
295 649 1155 1811 2961 4629 7594
300 659 1174 1841 3009 4704 7717
1.0 2.2 3.6 6.0 9.6 15.0 24.6
Set O rifice Area cm
2
Pressure D E F G H J
Barg .766 1.365 2.141 3.499 5.47 8.974
0.4* 76 136 213 349 545 894
0.6* 86 153 240 392 612 1004
0.8* 95 170 266 435 679 1114
1* 105 186 292 478 747 1225
1.2 114 203 318 521 814 1335
1.4 123 220 345 564 881 1445
1.6 133 237 371 607 948 1556
1.8 142 253 397 650 1016 1666
2 152 270 424 693 1083 1776
2.2 162 288 452 738 1154 1894
2.4 172 307 481 786 1228 2015
2.6 182 325 510 833 1302 2137
2.8 193 343 539 880 1376 2258
3 203 362 568 928 1450 2379
3.2 214 380 596 975 1524 2501
3.4 224 399 625 1022 1598 2622
3.6 234 417 654 1070 1672 2743
3.8 245 436 683 1117 1746 2865
4 255 454 712 1164 1820 2986
4.2 265 473 741 1212 1894 3107
4.4 276 491 770 1259 1968 3229
4.6 286 510 799 1306 2042 3350
4.8 296 528 828 1354 2116 3471
5 307 547 857 1401 2190 3593
5.2 317 565 886 1448 2264 3714
5.4 328 583 915 1496 2338 3835
5.6 338 602 944 1543 2412 3957
5.8 348 620 973 1590 2486 4078
6 359 639 1002 1637 2560 4199
6.2 369 657 1031 1685 2634 4321
6.4 379 676 1060 1732 2708 4442
6.6 390 694 1088 1779 2782 4563
7 410 731 1146 1874 2930 4806
7.5 436 777 1219 1992 3114 5109
8 462 823 1291 2111 3299 5413
8.5 488 870 1363 2229 3484 5716
9 514 916 1436 2347 3669 6019
9.5 540 962 1508 2465 3854 6323
10 566 1008 1581 2584 4039 6626
10.5 592 1054 1653 2702 4224 6929
11 618 1100 1725 2820 4409 7233
11.5 644 1146 1798 2939 4594 7536
12 670 1193 1870 3057 4779 7839
12.5 695 1239 1942 3175 4964 8143
13 721 1285 2015 3293 5148 8446
13.5 747 1331 2087 3412 5333 8749
14 773 1377 2159 3530 5518 9053
14.5 799 1423 2232 3648 5703 9356
15 825 1469 2304 3767 5888 9659
15.5 851 1516 2376 3885 6073 9963
16 877 1562 2449 4003 6258 10266
16.5 903 1608 2521 4121 6443 10570
17 929 1654 2594 4240 6628 10873
17.5 955 1700 2666 4358 6813 11176
18 980 1746 2738 4476 6998 11480
18.5 1006 1792 2811 4595 7182 11783
19 1032 1839 2883 4713 7367 12086
19.5 1058 1885 2955 4831 7552 12390
20 1084 1931 3028 4949 7737 12693
20.5 1110 1977 3100 5068 7922 12996
0.1 5.2 9.2 14.5 23.6 37 60.7
SCFM M
3
/HR
* Pressure settings below 15 PSIG (1.034 barg) are non code.
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FIGURE 31 CAST IRON SERIES
APPLICATION DATA
GSteam Boilers
GPressure Reducing Stations
GUnfired Steam Pressure Vessels & Lines
GAir compressors, Cookers, Receivers
GPneumatic Systems
GO EM Equipment
VALVE RATINGS
Pressure Temperature
M odel PSIG (bar) F (C)
All 10 to 250 -20 to 406
(.7 to 17.2) (-29 to 208)
FIGURE 31 / 41
CAST IRON SERIES
SIZES 112" 6"
PRESSURES to 250 PSIG at 406F
GMeets ASME Section I & VIII Code for
Steam, Air & Non-hazardous Gas Service
G V or UV National Board Certified
G Dual Ring Control
G Heavy Duty Construction
G Flanged or Threaded Connections
G SS Trim Design Available
G Heavy Duty Open Lever Assembly
OPTIONS
GSS Trim
GBSP Connections
GTest Reports Available
MODELS
G0031 - ASM E Section I Steam, Bronze Trim
G0041 - ASM E Section VIII Steam, Bronze Trim
G041A - ASM E Section VIII Air, Bronze Trim
G0032 - SS Base & Disc on 0031
G0042 - SS Base & Disc on 0041
G042A - SS Base & Disc on 041A
APPLICABLE CODES
GASM E Section I V for Steam
GASM E Section VIII UV for Steam/Air/Gas
GAPI 527
GCanadian Registration # 0G0591.9C
See page 12
See Capacity Charts beginning on page 21
0 4 1 A K H C - 1 0 0
CODE SELECTION CHART
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
M odel O rifice Inlet Connec- Set Pressure
Size tions
Orifice -
Position 5
J
K
L
M
N
P
Q
R
Inlet Size-
Position 6
G = 1
1
2
H = 2
J = 2
1
2
K = 3
M = 4
P = 6
Model -
Position 1, 2, 3 & 4
0031= ASM E Section I Steam, Bronze Trim
0041= ASM E Section VIII Steam, Bronze Trim
041A = ASM E Section VIII Air, Bronze Trim
0032= SS Base & Disc on 0031
0042= SS Base & Disc on 0041
042A = SS Base & Disc on 041A
Spence Certified Assemblers Only
(use 0031or 0032 only)
Connections -
Position 7
B = FPT x FPT
C = 250# x FPT
D = 250# x 125#
Z = O ther
Set Pressure-
Position 8, 9 & 10
__ __ __ = Actual Setting
LAS - Loosely Assembled

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0031, 0041, 041A
0032, 0042, 042A
FIGURE 31 / 41
CAST IRON SERIES
SPECIFICATION
The valve shall meet the ASM E Section I or VIII Code for steam, air and gas
services. It shall be V or UV National Board Certified. The valve shall have dual
blowdown ring to allow better adjustment of the pop and blowdown. The valve
shall be top guided and shall have a semi nozzle for optimum flow performance.
The valve shall have an open lever assembly. The valve shall meet the API 527
leakage standard requiring bubble tight shutoff up to 90% of set pressure.
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Model Inlet Orifice Outlet A B C D
(1)
E Weight
****JGB 1
1
2" FPT J 2
1
2" FPT 15
1
8 3
1
2 4
1
4 3 3
1
4 29
(40) (65) (384.2) (88.9) (108) (76.2) (82.6) (13.2)
****JGC 1
1
2" 250# J 2
1
2" FPT 15
1
8 3
1
2 4
1
4 3 36
(40) (65) (384.2) (88.9) (108) (76.2) (16.3)
****JHC 2" 250# J 3" FPT 15
3
4 4 45/8 3
1
2 42
(50) (80) (400.1) (101.6) (117.5) (88.9) (19.1)
****KHB 2" FPT K 3" FPT 15
3
4 4 4
5
8 3
1
2 3
5
8 36
(50) (80) (400.1) (101.6) (117.5) (88.9) (92.1) (16.3)
****KHC 2" 250# K 3" FPT 15
3
4 4 4
5
8 3
1
2 42
(50) (80) (400.1) (101.6) (117.5) (88.9) (19.1)
****KJC 2
1
2" 250# K 3" FPT 15
3
4 4 4
3
4 3
1
2 45
(65) (80) (400.1) (101.6) (120.7) (88.9) (20.4)
****LJB 2
1
2" FPT L 4" FPT 23
(2)
5
1
8 5
1
2 6 4
1
2 97
(65) (100) (584.2) (130.2) (139.7) (152.4) (114.3) (44.0)
****LJC 2
1
2" 250# L 4" FPT 23
(2)
5
1
8 5
1
2 6 105
(65) (100) (584.2) (130.2) (139.7) (152.4) (47.6)
****KKC 3" 250# K 3" FPT 15
3
4 4 5 3
1
2 48
(80) (80) (400.1) (101.6) (127) (88.9) (21.8)
****LKC 3" 250# L 4" FPT 23
(2)
5
1
8 5
1
2 6 107
(80) (100) (584.2) (130.2) (139.7) (152.4) (48.5)
****MKB 3" FPT M 4" FPT 23
1
8
(2)
5
1
8 55/8 6 4
1
2 99
(80) (100) (587.4) (130.2) (142.9) (152.4) (114.3) (44.9)
****MKC 3" 250# M 4" FPT 23
(2)
5
1
8 5
1
2 6 107
(80) (100) (584.2) (130.2) (139.7) (152.4) (48.5)
****NMD 4" 250# N 6" 125# 29
1
2
(2)
7
1
4 6
3
4 6 215
(100) (150) (749.3) (184.2) (171.5) (152.4) (97.5)
****PMD 4" 250# P 6" 125# 29
1
2
(2)
7
1
4 6
3
4 6 215
(100) (150) (749.3) (184.2) (171.5) (152.4) (97.5)
****QPD
(2)
6" 250# Q 8" 125# 39
1
2
(2)
10 9
1
4 10
1
2 605
(150) (200) (1003.3) (254) (235) (266.7) (274.4)
****RPD
(2)
6" 250# R 8" 125# 39
1
2
(2)
10 9
1
4 10
1
2 605
(150) (200) (1003.3) (254) (235) (266.7) (274.4)
DIMENSIONS* inches (mm) AND WEIGHTS pounds (kg)
*Accurate to 1/8".
(1)
Add 50% to D Dimension when lever is pulled out to manually operate valve.
**** Use appropriate Model Number.
(2)
Dimensions are current as of printing, consult factory for updated
dimensions as they may change.
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FIGURE 31 CAST IRON SERIES
CAP & LEVER CONFIGURATION
FOR J & K ORIFICES
Ref Part Name Material
1 Body Cast Iron ASTM A126-B
2 Bonnet Cast Iron ASTM A126-B
3A Nozzle - Bronze Brass or Bronze ASTM B16 or B62
3B Nozzle - SST SST ASME SA351, CF8M or
ASME SA479, S31600
4 Nozzle Ring Bronze ASTM B584-C84400
5A Disc - Bronze Brass or Bronze ASTM B16 or B62
5B Disc - SST SST ASTM A479, S31600
6 Guide Ring ASTM B584-C84400
7 Adjusting Bolt Brass ASTM B16
8 Adjusting Bolt Locknut Steel, Zinc Plated
9 Nozzle Ring Set Screw Brass ASTM B16
10 Guide Ring Set Screw Brass ASTM B16
11 Spindle Steel ASTM A108 Grade 1212
12 Spindle Nut Steel ASTM A108 Grade 1212
13 Spindle Nut Locknut Steel, Zinc Plated
14 Lifting Cap Zinc Alloy Zamac #3
15 Lifting Cap Pins Steel, Zinc Plated AISI 1020
16 Pivot Post Steel AISI 1020
17 Post Pin Steel, Zinc Plated AISI 1070
18 Spring Washer Steel AISI 1212
19 Spring Steel Zinc Plated
20 Stud Steel, Chrome-Moly ASTM A193 B7
21 Stud Nut Steel, Chrome-Moly ASTM A194 2H
22 Nameplate SST AISI 304
23 Nameplate Screws SST Commercial 18-8
24 Lead Seal Lead
25 Seal Wire SST AISI 304
26 Lifting Cap Cast Iron A126-B*
27 Lifting Lever Cast Iron ASTM A126-B
28 Clevis Pin Steel, Zinc Plated
29 Cotter Pin Steel
30 Liftcap Lockscrew Steel
*Ductile Iron for 4" and above.
ASTM A395 Grade 60-40-18
FIGURE 31 / 41
CAST IRON SERIES
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
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SATURATED STEAM CAPACITY CHART
CAST IRON MODELS 31 & 32
ASME Section I V 90% rated at 3% Overpressure LBS/HR (KGS/HR)
Flow Coefficient = .9 x .975 = .878
Set O rifice Area, in
2
Pressure J K L M N P Q R
PSIG 1.391 1.892 2.935 3.715 4.468 6.564 11.365 16.475
10 * 1465 2281 3538 4478 5386 7912 13700 19860
15 1991 2708 4200 5318 6394 9394 16265 23579
20 2305 3135 4863 6157 7403 10876 18831 27298
25 2619 3562 5526 6996 8412 12358 21396 31017
30 2983 3989 6188 7835 9420 13839 23962 34736
35 3247 4416 6851 8674 10429 15321 26527 38455
40 3561 4843 7513 9512 11437 16803 29093 42174
45 3875 5270 8176 10351 12446 18285 31658 45893
50 4189 5697 8838 11190 13455 19766 34224 49612
55 4503 6125 9501 12029 14463 21248 36789 53331
60 4817 6552 10163 12868 15472 22730 39355 57050
65 5131 6979 10826 13707 16480 24212 41920 60769
70 5451 7414 11502 14562 17509 25723 44537 64562
75 5774 7854 12184 15426 18548 27249 47180 68393
80 6098 8294 12866 16290 19587 28775 49822 72223
85 6421 8734 13549 17154 20626 30302 52464 76054
90 6745 9174 14231 18018 21665 31828 55107 79884
95 7068 9614 14914 18882 22703 33354 57749 83715
100 7392 10054 15596 19746 23742 34880 60392 87546
105 7715 10494 16279 20610 24781 36406 63034 91376
110 8038 10934 16961 21474 25820 37932 65677 95207
115 8362 11374 17643 22338 26859 39459 68319 99037
120 8685 11813 18326 23202 27898 40985 70962 102868
125 9009 12253 19008 24066 28937 42511 73604 106699
130 9332 12693 19691 24930 29975 44037 76247 110529
135 9655 13133 20373 25794 31014 45563 78889 114360
140 9979 13573 21055 26658 32053 47090 81532 118190
145 10302 14013 21738 27522 33092 48616 84174 122021
150 10626 14453 22420 28386 34131 50142 86817 125851
155 10949 14893 23103 29250 35170 51668 89459 129682
160 11273 15333 23785 30114 36208 53194 92101 133513
165 11596 15773 24468 30978 37247 54721 94744 137343
170 11919 16212 25150 31842 38286 56247 97386 141174
175 12243 16652 25832 32706 39325 57773 100029 145004
180 12566 17092 26515 33570 40364 59299 102671 148835
185 12890 17532 27197 34434 41403 60825 105314 152666
190 13213 17972 27880 35298 42442 62351 107956 156496
195 13537 18412 28562 36162 43480 63878 110599 160327
200 13860 18852 29244 37026 44519 65404 113241 164157
205 14183 19292 29927 37890 45558 66930 115884 167988
210 14507 19732 30609 38754 46597 68456 118526 171818
215 14830 20172 31292 39618 47636 69982 121169 175649
220 15154 20612 31974 40482 48675 71509 123811 179480
225 15477 21051 32656 41346 49714 73035 126453 183310
230 15800 21491 33339 42210 50752 74561 129096 187141
235 16124 21931 34021 43074 51791 76087 131738 190971
240 16447 22371 34704 43938 52830 77613 134381 194802
245 16771 22811 35386 44802 53869 79140 137023 198633
250 17094 23251 36069 45666 54908 80666 139666 202463
1.0 64.6 88.0 136.4 172.8 207.8 305.2 528.4 766.0
Set O rifice Area, cm
2
Pressure J K L M N P Q R
Barg 8.97 12.21 18.94 23.97 28.83 42.35 73.32 106.29
0.4* 641 872 1352 1712 2059 3025 5237 7591
0.6* 724 984 1527 1932 2324 3414 5912 8570
0.8* 806 1097 1701 2153 2589 3804 6587 9548
1* 889 1209 1875 2374 2855 4194 7262 10527
1.2 971 1321 2050 2594 3120 4584 7937 11505
1.4 1054 1434 2224 2815 3385 4974 8611 12483
1.6 1137 1546 2398 3036 3651 5363 9286 13462
1.8 1219 1658 2573 3256 3916 5753 9961 14440
2 1302 1771 2747 3477 4182 6143 10636 15419
2.2 1384 1883 2921 3697 4447 6533 11311 16397
2.4 1467 1995 3095 3918 4712 6923 11986 17376
2.6 1550 2108 3270 4139 4978 7313 12661 18354
2.8 1632 2220 3444 4359 5243 7702 13336 19332
3 1715 2333 3618 4580 5508 8092 14011 20311
3.2 1797 2445 3793 4801 5774 8482 14686 21289
3.4 1880 2557 3967 5021 6039 8872 15361 22268
3.6 1963 2670 4141 5242 6304 9262 16036 23246
3.8 2045 2782 4316 5462 6570 9652 16711 24225
4 2128 2894 4490 5683 6835 10041 17386 25203
4.2 2211 3007 4664 5904 7100 10431 18061 26181
4.4 2293 3119 4838 6124 7366 10821 18736 27160
4.6 2376 3231 5013 6345 7631 11211 19411 28139
4.8 2461 3347 5192 6572 7904 11613 20106 29146
5 2546 3463 5372 6800 8178 12014 20801 30154
5.2 2631 3579 5551 7027 8451 12416 21497 31162
5.4 2716 3694 5731 7254 8724 12817 22192 32170
5.6 2801 3810 5911 7481 8998 13219 22887 33177
6 2971 4042 6270 7936 9544 14022 24277 35193
6.5 3184 4331 6718 8504 10228 15025 26015 37713
7 3397 4620 7167 9072 10911 16029 27753 40232
7.5 3610 4910 7616 9640 11594 17033 29491 42751
8 3822 5199 8065 10208 12277 18037 31229 45271
8.5 4035 5488 8514 10776 12961 19041 32967 47790
9 4248 5778 8963 11345 13644 20045 34705 50310
9.5 4460 6067 9411 11913 14327 21048 36443 52829
10 4673 6356 9860 12481 15010 22052 38181 55349
10.5 4886 6646 10309 13049 15694 23056 39919 57868
11 5099 6935 10758 13617 16377 24060 41657 60388
11.5 5311 7224 11207 14185 17060 25064 43395 62907
12 5524 7514 11656 14753 17744 26067 45133 65426
12.5 5737 7803 12104 15321 18427 27071 46871 67946
13 5949 8092 12553 15889 19110 28075 48609 70465
13.5 6162 8382 13002 16458 19793 29079 50347 72985
14 6375 8671 13451 17026 20477 30083 52085 75504
14.5 6588 8960 13900 17594 21160 31086 53823 78024
15 6800 9250 14349 18162 21843 32090 55561 80543
15.5 7013 9539 14798 18730 22526 33094 57299 83063
16 7226 9828 15246 19298 23210 34098 59037 85582
16.5 7438 10118 15695 19866 23893 35102 60775 88102
17 7651 10407 16144 20434 24576 36105 62513 90621
0.1 42.5 57.9 89.8 113.6 136.6 200.8 347.6 503.9
LBS/HR
KGS/HR
* Pressure settings below 15 PSIG (1.034 barg) are non code.
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CAST IRON MODELS 41 & 42
ASME Section VIII UV 90% rated at 10% Overpressure LBS/HR (KGS/HR)
Flow Coefficient = .9 x .975 = .878
Set O rifice Area, in
2
Pressure J K L M N P Q R
PSIG 1.391 1.892 2.935 3.715 4.468 6.564 11.365 16.475
10 * 1742 2251 3676 4653 5596 8221 14235 20635
15 2057 2798 4340 5494 6606 9706 16804 24360
20 2371 3225 5003 6335 7617 11190 19374 28085
25 2686 3653 5667 7175 8627 12674 21943 31809
30 3000 4081 6330 8015 9637 14158 24513 35534
35 3346 4551 7060 8939 10748 15790 27339 39631
40 3692 5022 7790 9863 11859 17422 30165 43729
45 4038 5492 8520 10787 12970 19055 32992 47826
50 4384 5963 9250 11711 14081 20687 35818 51923
55 4730 6433 9980 12636 15193 22320 38645 56020
60 5076 6904 10710 13560 16304 23952 41471 60117
65 5422 7374 11440 14484 17415 25585 44297 64215
70 5768 7845 12170 15408 18526 27217 47124 68312
75 6114 8316 12900 16332 19637 28849 49950 72409
80 6460 8786 13630 17256 20748 30482 52777 76506
85 6805 9257 14359 18180 21860 32114 55603 80604
90 7151 9727 15089 19105 22971 33747 58429 84701
95 7497 10198 15819 20029 24082 35379 61256 88798
100 7843 10668 16549 20953 25193 37012 64082 92895
105 8189 11139 17279 21877 26304 38644 66909 96992
110 8538 11609 18009 22801 27415 40276 69735 101090
115 8881 12080 18739 23725 28527 41909 72561 105187
120 9227 12550 19469 24649 29638 43541 75388 109284
125 9573 13021 20199 25574 30749 45174 78214 113381
130 9919 13491 20929 26498 31860 46806 81041 117479
135 10265 13962 21659 27422 32971 46438 83867 121576
140 10611 14432 22388 28346 34082 50071 86693 125673
145 10957 14903 23118 29270 35194 51703 89520 129770
150 11303 15373 23848 30194 36305 53336 92346 133868
155 11648 15844 24578 31118 37416 54968 95173 137965
160 11994 16314 25308 32043 38527 56601 97999 142062
165 12340 16785 26038 32967 39638 58233 100825 146159
170 12686 17256 26768 33891 40749 59865 103652 150256
175 13032 17726 27498 34815 41861 61498 106478 154354
180 13378 18197 28228 35739 42972 63130 109305 158451
185 13724 18667 28958 36663 44083 64763 112131 162548
190 14070 19138 29688 37587 45194 66395 114957 166645
195 14416 19608 30418 38512 46305 68028 117784 170743
200 14762 20079 31147 39436 47416 69660 120610 174840
205 15108 20549 31877 40360 48527 71292 123437 178937
210 15454 21020 32607 41284 49639 72925 126263 183034
215 15800 21490 33337 42208 50750 74557 129089 187131
220 16146 21961 34067 43132 51861 76190 131916 191229
225 16492 22431 34797 44057 52972 77822 134742 195326
230 16837 22902 35527 44981 54083 79455 137569 199423
235 17183 23372 36257 45905 55194 81087 140395 205320
240 17529 23843 36987 46829 56306 82719 143221 207618
245 17875 24313 37717 47753 57417 84352 146048 211715
250 18221 24784 38447 48677 58528 85984 148874 215812
1.0 69.2 94.0 146.0 184.8 222.2 326.4 565.2 819.4
Set O rifice Area, cm
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Pressure J K L M N P Q R
Barg 8.97 12.21 18.94 23.97 28.83 42.35 73.32 106.29
0.4* 670 912 1414 1790 2153 3163 5477 7939
0.6* 753 1024 1589 2011 2419 3554 6153 8919
0.8* 836 1137 1763 2232 2685 3944 6829 9899
1* 918 1249 1938 2453 2950 4334 7504 10879
1.2 1001 1362 2113 2674 3216 4725 8180 11858
1.4 1084 1474 2287 2895 3482 5115 8856 12838
1.6 1167 1587 2462 3116 3747 5505 9532 13818
1.8 1249 1699 2636 3337 4013 5896 10208 14798
2 1332 1812 2811 3558 4279 6286 10884 15777
2.2 1420 1932 2997 3793 4562 6702 11604 16821
2.4 1511 2056 3189 4036 4854 7131 12347 17899
2.6 1602 2179 3381 4279 5146 7561 13091 18977
2.8 1693 2303 3573 4522 5439 7990 13834 20055
3 1784 2427 3765 4765 5731 8420 14578 21132
3.2 1875 2551 3957 5008 6023 8849 15321 22210
3.4 1966 2674 4149 5251 6316 9278 16065 23288
3.6 2057 2798 4341 5494 6608 9708 16808 24365
3.8 2148 2922 4533 5737 6900 10137 17552 25443
4 2239 3046 4725 5980 7192 10567 18295 26521
4.2 2330 3169 4917 6223 7485 10996 19038 27599
4.4 2421 3293 5109 6466 7777 11425 19782 28676
4.6 2512 3417 5301 6709 8069 11855 20525 29754
4.8 2603 3541 5493 6952 8362 12284 21269 30832
5 2694 3665 5685 7195 8654 12713 22012 31910
5.2 2785 3788 5877 7438 8946 13143 22756 32987
5.4 2876 3912 6069 7681 9238 13572 23499 34065
5.6 2967 4036 6261 7924 9531 14002 24243 35143
6 3149 4283 6645 8410 10115 14860 25730 37298
6.5 3377 4593 7125 9018 10846 15934 27588 39993
7 3604 4902 7605 9626 11577 17007 29447 42687
7.5 3832 5212 8085 10233 12307 18081 31305 45381
8 4059 5521 8565 10841 13038 19154 33164 48075
8.5 4287 5830 9045 11448 13769 20228 35023 50770
9 4514 6140 9525 12056 14499 21301 36881 53464
9.5 4742 6449 10005 12663 15230 22375 38740 56158
10 4969 6759 10485 13271 15961 23448 40599 58853
10.5 5196 7068 10965 13878 16691 24522 42457 61547
11 5424 7378 11445 14486 17422 25595 44316 64241
11.5 5651 7687 11925 15094 18153 26669 46174 66936
12 5879 7996 12404 15701 18884 27742 48033 69630
12.5 6106 8306 12884 16309 19614 28816 49892 72324
13 6334 8615 13364 16916 20345 29889 51750 75019
13.5 6561 8925 13844 17524 21076 30963 53609 77713
14 6789 9234 14324 18131 21806 32036 55468 80407
14.5 7016 9543 14804 18739 22537 33110 57326 83102
15 7244 9853 15284 19346 23268 34183 59185 85796
15.5 7471 10162 15764 19954 23998 35256 61044 88490
16 7699 10472 16244 20562 24729 36330 62902 91185
16.5 7926 10781 16724 21169 25460 37403 64761 93879
17 8154 11091 17204 21777 26191 38477 66619 96573
0.1 45.5 61.9 96 121.5 146.1 214.7 371.7 538.9
LBS/HR
KGS/HR
* Pressure settings below 15 PSIG (1.034 barg) are non code.
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AIR CAPACITY CHART
CAST IRON MODELS 41A & 42A
ASME Section VIII UV 90% rated at 10% Overpressure SCFM (M
3
/HR)
Flow Coefficient = .9 x .975 = .878
Set O rifice Area, in
2
Pressure J K L M N P Q R
PSIG 1.391 1.892 2.935 3.715 4.468 6.564 11.365 16.475
10 * 620 843 1308 1656 1992 2926 5067 7345
15 732 996 1545 1956 2351 3455 5981 8671
20 844 1148 1781 2255 2711 3983 6896 9996
25 956 1300 2017 2554 3071 4511 7810 11322
30 1068 1453 2253 2853 3430 5039 8725 12648
35 1191 1620 2513 3182 3826 5620 9731 14106
40 1314 1787 2773 3511 4221 6201 10737 15565
45 1437 1955 3033 3840 4617 6782 11743 17023
50 1560 2122 3292 4169 5012 7363 12749 18482
55 1684 2290 3552 4498 5408 7945 13755 19940
60 1807 2457 3812 4826 5803 8526 14761 21398
65 1930 2625 4072 5155 6199 9107 15767 22857
70 2053 2792 4332 5484 6594 9688 16773 24315
75 2176 2960 4592 5813 6990 10269 17779 25773
80 2299 3127 4851 6142 7385 10850 18785 27232
85 2422 3295 5111 6471 7781 11431 19791 28690
90 2545 3462 5371 6800 8176 12012 20797 30149
95 2669 3630 5631 7129 8572 12593 21804 31607
100 2792 3797 5891 7458 8967 13174 22810 33065
105 2915 3965 6150 7787 9363 13755 23816 34524
110 3038 4132 6410 8116 9758 14336 24822 35982
115 3161 4300 6670 8445 10154 14917 25828 37440
120 3284 4467 6930 8774 10549 15498 26834 38899
125 3407 4635 7190 9103 10945 16079 27840 40357
130 3581 4802 7449 9432 11340 16660 28846 41816
135 3654 4970 7709 9761 11736 17241 29852 43274
140 3777 5137 7969 10090 12131 17822 30858 44732
145 3900 5305 8229 10418 12527 18403 31864 46191
150 4023 5472 8489 10747 12922 18984 32870 47649
155 4146 5640 8748 11076 13318 19565 33876 49107
160 4269 5807 9008 11405 13713 20147 34882 50566
165 4392 5974 9268 11734 14109 20728 35888 52024
170 4516 6142 9528 12063 14504 21309 36894 53483
175 4639 6309 9788 12392 14900 21890 37900 54941
180 4762 6477 10047 12721 15295 22471 38906 56399
185 4885 6644 10307 13050 15691 23052 39912 57858
190 5008 6812 10567 13379 16086 23633 40918 59316
195 5131 6979 10827 13708 16482 24214 41924 60774
200 5254 7147 11087 14037 16877 24795 42930 62233
205 5378 7314 11346 14366 17273 25376 43936 63691
210 5501 7482 11606 14695 17668 25957 44942 65150
215 5624 7649 11866 15024 18064 26538 45948 66608
220 5747 7817 12126 15353 18459 27119 46954 68066
225 5870 7984 12386 15682 18855 27700 47960 69525
230 5993 8152 12646 16010 19251 28281 48966 70983
235 6116 8319 12905 16339 19646 28862 49972 72441
240 6239 8487 13165 16668 20042 29443 50979 73900
245 6363 8654 13425 16997 20437 30024 51985 75358
250 6486 8822 13685 17326 20833 30605 52991 76817
1.0 24.6 33.6 52.0 65.8 79.2 116.2 201.2 291.8
Set O rifice Area, cm
2
Pressure J K L M N P Q R
Barg 8.97 12.21 18.94 23.97 28.83 42.35 73.32 106.29
0.4* 894 1216 1886 2387 2871 4218 7303 10587
0.6* 1004 1366 2119 2682 3225 4739 8205 11893
0.8* 1114 1516 2352 2976 3580 5259 9106 13200
1* 1225 1666 2584 3271 3934 5780 10007 14506
1.2 1335 1816 2817 3566 4288 6300 10908 15813
1.4 1445 1966 3050 3860 4643 6821 11810 17119
1.6 1556 2116 3283 4155 4997 7341 12711 18426
1.8 1666 2266 3515 4450 5351 7862 13612 19732
2 1776 2416 3748 4744 5706 8382 14513 21039
2.2 1894 2576 3996 5058 6083 8937 15474 22431
2.4 2015 2741 4252 5382 6473 9510 16465 23868
2.6 2137 2906 4508 5706 6863 10082 17456 25305
2.8 2258 3071 4764 6030 7252 10655 18448 26742
3 2379 3236 5020 6354 7642 11227 19439 28179
3.2 2501 3401 5276 6678 8032 11800 20430 29617
3.4 2622 3566 5532 7002 8422 12372 21422 31054
3.6 2743 3731 5788 7326 8811 12945 22413 32491
3.8 2865 3896 6044 7651 9201 13518 23405 33928
4 2986 4061 6300 7975 9591 14090 24396 35365
4.2 3107 4226 6556 8299 9981 14663 25387 36802
4.4 3229 4391 6812 8623 10370 15235 26379 38239
4.6 3350 4556 7068 8947 10760 15808 27370 39676
4.8 3471 4722 7324 9271 11150 16381 28361 41114
5 3593 4887 7580 9595 11540 16953 29353 42551
5.2 3714 5052 7836 9919 11929 17526 30344 43988
5.4 3835 5217 8092 10243 12319 18098 31336 45425
5.6 3957 5382 8348 10567 12709 18671 32327 46862
6 4199 5712 8860 11215 13488 19816 34310 49736
6.5 4503 6124 9501 12025 14463 21247 36788 53329
7 4806 6537 10141 12836 15437 22679 39267 56922
7.5 5109 6950 10781 13646 16412 24110 41745 60515
8 5413 7362 11421 14456 17386 25542 44224 64108
8.5 5716 7775 12061 15266 18360 26973 46702 67700
9 6019 8187 12701 16076 19335 28405 49180 71293
9.5 6323 8600 13341 16886 20309 29836 51659 74886
10 6626 9013 13981 17696 21283 31268 54137 78479
10.5 6929 9425 14621 18507 22258 32699 56616 82072
11 7233 9838 15261 19317 23232 34131 59094 85665
11.5 7536 10250 15901 20127 24206 35562 61573 89257
12 7839 10663 16541 20937 25181 36994 64051 92850
12.5 8143 11076 17181 21747 26155 38425 66530 96443
13 8446 11488 17821 22557 27130 39856 69008 100036
13.5 8749 11901 18461 23368 28104 41288 71486 103629
14 9053 12313 19101 24178 29078 42719 73965 107221
14.5 9356 12726 19741 24988 30053 44151 76443 110814
15 9659 13139 20381 25798 31027 45582 78922 114407
15.5 9963 13551 21022 26608 32001 47014 81400 118000
16 10266 13964 21662 27418 32976 48445 83879 121593
16.5 10570 14376 22302 28228 33950 49877 86357 125186
17 10873 14789 22942 29039 34925 51308 88836 128778
0.1 60.7 82.5 128 162 194.9 286.3 495.7 718.6
SCFM
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* Pressure settings below 15 PSIG (1.034 barg) are non code.
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FIGURE 800 SAFETY RELIEF VALVE
APPLICATION DATA
GLiquid Filled Pressure Vessels & Systems
GSteam/air/gas Pressure Vessels & Systems
GLow temperature cryogenic systems
GPumps, Tanks & Hydraulic Systems
GPressure Reducing Stations
GVacuum Systems
GO EM Equipment
APPLICABLE CODES
GASM E Section VIII UV for Liquid/Steam/Air/Gas
GAPI 527
GCanadian Registration # 0G0591.9C
GPED (Consult Factory)
Maximum Backpressure (Plain/Packed Cap) - 50 PSIG (3.45 barg)
(1)
Maximum pressure for steam is 300 PSIG (20.67 barg).
Vacuum Pressure Range - 10 to 30" HG (3.38.64 to 1015.92 mbarg)
(2)
Maximum pressure for steam is 250 PSIG (17.4 barg).
FIGURE 800 SERIES
SIZES
1
2" 1
1
2"
PRESSURES to 900 PSIG at 422F
GMeets ASME VIII Code for Liquid, Steam,
Air & Gas Service
G UV National Board Certified
G Short Blowdown
G No Ring Adjustments Required
G Unitized Bonnet Design
G All SS Internals/SS Springs
G Pivoting Disc Design
G Full Nozzle
G Soft Seat Design Available
G Wide Variety of Options
OPTIONS
GScrewed, Plain & Packed Caps
GBSP Connections
GVacuum Service (Non-code)
GEPDM , Viton & TFE/25% Glass Soft Seats
GLow Temperature Cryogenic Service Trim*
GTest Reports Available
MODELS
G810 - Bronze Bonnet & Base, SS Disc
G812 - EPDM Seat on 810
G814 - Viton Seat on 810
G816 - TFE/25% Glass Seat on 810
G820 - Bronze Bonnet, SS Base & Disc
G822 - EPDM Seat on 820
G824 - Viton Seat on 820
G826 - TFE/25% Glass Seat on 820
G860 - 316 SS Bonnet, Base & Disc
G862 - EPDM Seat on 860
G864 - Viton Seat on 860
G866 - TFE/25% Glass Seat on 860
VALVE RATINGS
Model
Temperature*
Pressure PSIG (bar)
F (C) D,E Orifices F,G Orifices H Orifice
810/812 -20-406 (-28.9-207.8) 5-250 (0.34-17.24) 5-250 (0.34-17.24) 5-250 (0.34-17.24)
814/816 -20-400 (-28.9-204.4) 5-250 (0.34-17.24) 5-250 (0.34-17.24) 5-250 (0.34-17.24)
820
(1)
-20-422 (-28.9-216.7) 5-900 (0.34-62.06) 5-600 (0.34-41.37) 5-500 (0.34-34.48)
822
(1)
/824
(2)
/826
(2)
-20-400 (-28.9-204.4) 5-900 (0.34-62.06) 5-600 (0.34-41.37) 5-500 (0.34-34.48)
860 -20-800 (-28.9-427)
862/864/866 -20-400 (-28.9-204.4) 5-900 (0.34-62.06) 5-600 (0.34-41.37) 5-500 (0.34-34.48)
5-250
(0.34-17.24)
5-900
(0.34-62.06)
5-600
(0.34-41.37)
5-500
(0.34-34.48)
See Capacity Charts beginning on page 28
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The valve shall meet the ASM E Section VIII code for liquid, steam,
air and gas services. It shall be UV National Board Certified. It
shall have non-adjustable blowdown that shall be less than 10%
for steam, air or gas and less than 20% for liquid. The valve shall
consist of a unitized bonnet design guaranteeing proper guiding
and making the valve extremely dependable in terms of pop
C
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B
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FLAT
C
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F
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FLAT
C
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FLAT
PLAIN
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OPEN
LEVER
PACKED
CAP
D
Model Inlet Orifice Outlet A1 A2 A3 B C D
(1)
E F G Weight
8**+DCA
1
2 D 1 7
3
8 7
3
8 7
1
8 1
3
8 2
1
4 1
13
32 1
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8 1
15
16
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(15) (25) (18.73) (18.73) (18.10) (3.49) (5.72) (3.57) (2.86) (4.92) (1.27) (1.13)
8**+EDA
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4 8
7
8 8
7
8 8
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4 1
5
8 2
5
16 1
13
32 1
1
4 1
15
16 1
1
16 4.50
(20) (32) (22.54) (22.54) (22.23) (4.13) (5.87) (3.57) (3.18) ( 4.92) (2.70) (2.04)
8**+FEA 1 F 1
1
2 9
7
8 9
7
8 9
3
4 1
7
8 2
13
16 2
1
4 1
1
2 1
15
16 1
1
16 7.00
(25) (40) (25.08) (25.08) (24.77) (4.76) (7.14) (5.72) (3.81) ( 4.92) (2.70) (3.18)
8**+GFA 1
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8 2
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8 3 2
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4 1
7
8 2
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8 1
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4 11.50
(32) (50) (30.48) (30.48) (30.16) (5.40) (7.62) (5.72) (4.76) (5.40) (4.45) (5.22)
8**+HGA 1
1
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1
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3
8 13
3
8 13
1
4 2
9
16 3
1
2 3 2
1
2 2
1
8 1
3
4 17.00
(40) (65) (33.97) (33.97) (33.66) (6.51) (8.89) (7.62) (6.35) (5.40) (4.45) (7.71)
DIMENSIONS* inches (mm) AND WEIGHTS pounds (kg)
*Accurate to 1/8". **Use appropriate model number.
(1)
Add 50% to D Dimension when lever is pulled out to manually operate valve.
+Use appropriate Cap Letter
8 1 0 N D C A - A 0 2 5
CODE SELECTION CHART
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
M odel Cap O rifice Inlet Connec- Ser- Set Pressure
Size tions vice
Cap-
Position 4
N = Plain Cap
E = O pen Lever
P = Packed Cap
Orifice-
Position 5
D
E
F
G
H
Inlet Size-
Position 6
C =
1
2
D =
3
4
E = 1
F = 1
1
4
G = 1
1
2
Connections -
Position 7
A = M PT x FTP
F = M BSP x FBSP
Z = O ther
Model -
Position 1, 2 & 3
810 = Bronze Bonnet & Base, SS Disc
812 = EPDM Seat on 810
814 = Viton Seat on 810
816 = TFE/25% Glass Seat on 810
820 = Bronze Bonnet, SS Base & Disc
822 = EPDM Seat on 820
824 = Viton Seat on 820
826 = TFE/25% Glass Seat on 820
860 = 316 SS Bonnet, Base & Disc
862 = EPDM Seat on 860
864 = Viton Seat on 860
866 = Teflon Seat on 860
Spence Certified Assemblers Only
Service -
Position 8
A = Air/Gas Sect. VIII
M = Steam Non-code
N = Air/Gas Non-code
P = Liquid Non-code
T = Steam Sect. VIII
V = Vacuum
W = Liquid Sect. VIII
G = Loosely Assembled Gas

X = Loosely Assembled Liquid

Z = O ther
Set Pressure-
Position 9, 10 & 11
__ __ __ = Actual Setting
LAS - Loosely Assembled

action, seat tightness and repeatability. The disc shall have a

pivoting design which optimizes the seating performance. The
valve shall have a full nozzle for optimum flow performance.
Internal trim (excepting the base) shall be stainless steel. The
valve shall meet the API 527 leakage standard requiring bubble
tight shutoff up to 90% of set pressure.
FIGURE 800 SERIES
SPECIFICATION
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PLAIN CAP VALVE
PACKED CAP OPTION
OPEN LEVER OPTION
Ref Part Name Material
1A Cap - Packed Brass ASTM B16
1B Cap - Plain Brass ASTM B16
1C Cap - Open Lever Zinc Alloy
1D Cap - Packed (860 Series) 316 SST ASTM A276
1E Cap - Plain (860 Series) 316 SST ASTM A276
2A Adjusting Bolt Brass ASTM B16
2B Adjusting Bolt (860 Series) 316 SST ASTM A276
3A Adjusting Bolt Locknut 303 SST ASTM A582
3B Adjusting Bolt Locknut
(860 Series) 316 SST ASTM A276
4A Base Ring (Liquid Only) Brass ASTM B16
4B Base Ring
(Liquid Only - Series 860) 316 SST ASTM A276
5A Spindle 304 SST ASTM A479
5B Spindle (860 Series) 316 SST ASTM A276
6A Bonnet Bronze ASME SB62
6B Bonnet 316 SST ASTM A351 CF8M
7A Spring Washer 303 SST ASTM A582
7B Spring Washer (860 Series) 316 SST ASTM A276
8 Disc Holder - Metal/Soft
1
316 SST ASTM A351 CF8M
9A Disc - Metal 316 SST ASTM A276
9B Disc Assembly - Soft 316SST - EPDM/Viton/TFE
10 Seal and Wire Lead and SST
11 O-rings, various
3
Buna-N/TFE
12 Lock Screw Plated Steel
13A Base
2
Brass/Brz, ASTM B283/ASME SB62
13B Base
2
(820 & 860 Series) 316 SST ASTM A276
14 Spring 316 SST or 302 SST or 17-7 SST
15A Spindle Nut Steel
15B Spindle Nut (860 Series) 316 SST ASTM A276
16A Spindle Nut Locknut Plated Steel
16B Spindle Nut Locknut
(860 Series) 316 SST ASTM A582
17 Lifting Lever Packed Cap 316 SST ASTM A276
18 Packed Cap Plug 316 SST ASTM A276
19 Cap Snap Ring SST AMS 5813, S15700
20 Lifting Lever Open Cap Plated Steel
21 Lifting Cap Pin Open Lever Steel
22 Nameplate (Not Shown) SST
23 Drive Screw (Not Shown) SST
(1) 1
2,
3
4 & 1 (15, 20, 25 mm) Metal and Soft Seat disc holders are different.
1
1
4 & 1
1
2 (32 & 40mm) disc holders are identical.
(2) 1
2 &
3
4 (15, 20 mm) Gas and Liquid bases are identical.
1, 1
1
4 & 1
1
2 (25, 32 & 40 mm) Liquid Bases differ from Gas bases.
(3)
TFE cap o-ring for models 816, 826, 866.
FIGURE 800 SERIES
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
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Helium
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
TFE/25% Glass Soft Seat
-400 to 400F (-240 to 204C)
*These recommendations should be used as a guide only. It is the sole responsibility of the user to select suitable materials.
Acetone
Acetylene Gas
Beer
Bleach Liquor
Brake Fluid
Calcium Chloride
Carbon M onoxide
Carbonic Acid
Citric Acid
Denatured Alcohol
Ethylene Diamine
Freon 22
Hydrazine
Lindol Hydraulic Fluid
Lye
M ethanol
M ethyl Alcohol
M ethyl Butyl K etone
Nitrogen
STEAM
Sulfur Hexafluoride
WATER
AIR
Benzoic Acid
Benzul Alcohol
Butane
Butyl Alcohol
Carbon Disulfide
Carbon Tetrachloride
Castor O il
Chlorine
Chromic Acid
Corn O il
Crude O il
Diesel O il
Dowtherm A
Ethane
Ethyl Alcohol
Ethyl Chloride
Ethylene
Ethylene Glycol
Fuel O il
Gasoline
Glucose
Glycerin
Helium
Hydraulic O il
Hydrogen Gas
Iodine
K erosene
Linseed O il
M ethane
M ineral O ils
Natural Gas
Petroleum O il
Propane
Propyl Alcohol
Propylene
Sulfur Dioxide
Turpentine
Safety Valves with metal seats will start to leak at 90% of set
pressure. A Spence Safety Valve equipped with a soft seat
seals on both the metal and soft seats (see illustration). As a
result, it will not begin to leak until system pressure reaches
95% of set pressure, minimizing system energy loss.
The o-rings in standard soft seat safety valves tend to blow out
during discharge. Spence Soft Seat Safety Valves utilize a flat
soft seat insert in the disc assembly of the valve that stays in
place during operation, thus providing hassle-free operation.
There are many troublesome applications where using a
Spence Soft Seat Safety Valve can reduce costly downtime
and repair costs. Consider a Spence Soft Seat Safety Valve
for:
G O perating very close to set pressure
G Heavy vibration
G Hard-to-hold fluids
G O ccasional foreign particles
G Icing problems
G Pipe strain due to excessive discharge
EPDM Soft Seat
WET - -20 to 422F (-29 to 216C)
DRY - -20 to 250F (-29 to121C)
Viton Soft Seat
-20 to 400F (-29 to 204C)
DISC
DISC HOLDER SOFT SEAT
NOZZLE
FIGURE 800 SERIES SOFT SEATS
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS*
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SATURATED STEAM CAPACITY CHART
MODEL 800
ASME Section VIII UV 90% rated at 10% Overpressure LBS/HR (KGS/HR)
Flow Coefficient = .9 x .975 = .878
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Pressure D E F G H
PSIG 0.1188 0.2116 0.3318 0.5424 0.8479
5 * 122 217 341 557 870
10 * 149 265 416 679 1062
15 176 313 491 802 1254
20 203 361 566 925 1445
25 229 409 641 1047 1637
30 256 456 716 1170 1829
35 286 509 798 1305 2040
40 315 562 881 1440 2251
45 345 614 963 1575 2461
50 374 667 1046 1709 2672
55 404 720 1128 1844 2883
60 434 772 1211 1979 3094
65 463 825 1293 2114 3305
70 493 877 1376 2249 3516
75 522 930 1458 2384 3727
80 552 983 1541 2519 3937
85 581 1035 1623 2654 4148
90 611 1088 1706 2789 4359
95 640 1140 1788 2923 4570
100 670 1193 1871 3058 4781
105 699 1246 1953 3193 4992
110 729 1298 2036 3328 5203
115 758 1351 2118 3463 5414
120 788 1404 2201 3598 5624
125 818 1456 2283 3733 5835
130 847 1509 2366 3868 6046
135 877 1561 2448 4003 6257
140 906 1614 2531 4137 6468
145 936 1667 2614 4272 6679
150 965 1719 2696 4407 6890
155 995 1772 2779 4542 7100
160 1024 1825 2861 4677 7311
165 1054 1877 2944 4812 7522
170 1083 1930 3026 4947 7733
175 1113 1982 3109 5082 7944
180 1143 2035 3191 5217 8155
185 1172 2088 3274 5352 8366
190 1202 2140 3356 5486 8577
195 1231 2193 3439 5621 8787
200 1261 2246 3521 5756 8998
205 1290 2298 3604 5891 9209
210 1320 2351 3686 6026 9420
215 1349 2403 3769 6161 9631
220 1379 2456 3851 6296 9842
225 1408 2509 3934 6431 10053
230 1438 2561 4016 6566 10263
235 1468 2614 4099 6700 10474
240 1497 2667 4181 6835 10685
245 1527 2719 4264 6970 10896
250 1556 2772 4346 7105 11107
255 1586 2824 4429 7240 11318
260 1615 2877 4511 7375 11529
265 1645 2930 4594 7510 11740
270 1674 2982 4676 7645 11950
275 1704 3035 4759 7780 12161
280 1733 3088 4841 7914 12372
285 1763 3140 4924 8049 12583
290 1793 3193 5007 8184 12794
295 1822 3245 5089 8319 13005
300 1852 3298 5172 8454 13216
1.0 6.0 10.5 16.5 27.0 42.2
Set O rifice Area cm
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Pressure D E F G H
Barg .766 1.365 2.141 3.499 5.47
0.4* 57 102 160 261 409
0.6* 64 115 180 294 459
0.8* 71 127 199 326 509
1* 78 140 219 358 560
1.2 86 152 239 390 610
1.4 93 165 259 423 661
1.6 100 177 278 455 711
1.8 107 190 298 487 762
2 114 203 318 519 812
2.2 121 216 339 554 866
2.4 129 230 360 589 921
2.6 137 244 382 625 977
2.8 145 258 404 660 1032
3 152 271 426 696 1088
3.2 160 285 447 731 1143
3.4 168 299 469 767 1199
3.6 176 313 491 802 1254
3.8 183 327 512 838 1309
4 191 341 534 873 1365
4.2 199 354 556 909 1420
4.4 207 368 578 944 1476
4.6 215 382 599 980 1531
4.8 222 396 621 1015 1587
5 230 410 643 1051 1642
5.2 238 424 664 1086 1698
5.4 246 438 686 1122 1753
5.6 253 451 708 1157 1809
5.8 261 465 729 1192 1864
6 269 479 751 1228 1920
6.2 277 493 773 1263 1975
6.4 284 507 795 1299 2031
6.6 292 521 816 1334 2086
7 308 548 860 1405 2197
7.5 327 583 914 1494 2336
8 347 617 968 1583 2474
8.5 366 652 1022 1671 2613
9 386 687 1077 1760 2752
9.5 405 721 1131 1849 2890
10 424 756 1185 1938 3029
10.5 444 790 1240 2026 3168
11 463 825 1294 2115 3306
11.5 483 860 1348 2204 3445
12 502 894 1402 2292 3584
12.5 522 929 1457 2381 3722
13 541 964 1511 2470 3861
13.5 560 998 1565 2559 4000
14 580 1033 1619 2647 4138
14.5 599 1067 1674 2736 4277
15 619 1102 1728 2825 4416
15.5 638 1137 1782 2913 4554
16 658 1171 1836 3002 4693
16.5 677 1206 1891 3091 4832
17 696 1240 1945 3179 4970
17.5 716 1275 1999 3268 5109
18 735 1310 2053 3357 5248
18.5 755 1344 2108 3446 5386
19 774 1379 2162 3534 5525
19.5 794 1413 2216 3623 5664
20 813 1448 2271 3712 5802
20.5 832 1483 2325 3800 5941
0.1 3.9 6.9 10.9 17.7 27.7
LBS/HR KGS/HR
* Pressure settings below 15 PSIG (1.034 barg) are non code.
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AIR CAPACITY CHART MODEL 800
ASME Section VIII UV
90% rated at 10% Overpressure SCFM at 60F **
Flow Coefficient = .9 x .975 = .878
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Pressure D E F G H
PSIG 0.1188 0.2116 0.3318 0.5424 0.8479
5 * 43 77 121 198 310
10 * 53 94 148 242 378
15 63 111 175 285 446
20 72 128 201 329 514
25 82 145 228 373 583
30 91 162 255 416 651
35 102 181 284 464 726
40 112 200 313 512 801
45 123 219 343 560 876
50 133 237 372 608 951
55 144 256 402 656 1026
60 154 275 431 704 1101
65 165 294 460 753 1176
70 175 312 490 801 1251
75 186 331 519 849 1326
80 196 350 548 897 1402
85 207 368 578 945 1477
90 217 387 607 993 1552
95 228 406 637 1041 1627
100 238 425 666 1089 1702
105 249 443 695 1137 1777
110 259 462 725 1185 1852
115 270 481 754 1233 1927
120 280 500 783 1281 2002
125 291 518 813 1329 2077
130 302 537 842 1377 2152
135 312 556 872 1425 2227
140 323 575 901 1473 2302
145 333 593 930 1521 2377
150 344 612 960 1569 2452
155 354 631 989 1617 2527
160 365 649 1018 1665 2602
165 375 668 1048 1713 2677
170 386 687 1077 1761 2753
175 396 706 1106 1809 2828
180 407 724 1136 1857 2903
185 417 743 1165 1905 2978
190 428 762 1195 1953 3053
195 438 781 1224 2001 3128
200 449 799 1253 2049 3203
205 459 818 1283 2097 3278
210 470 837 1312 2145 3353
215 480 855 1341 2193 3428
220 491 874 1371 2241 3503
225 501 893 1400 2289 3578
230 512 912 1430 2337 3653
235 522 930 1459 2385 3728
240 533 949 1488 2433 3803
245 543 968 1518 2481 3878
250 554 987 1547 2529 3953
255 564 1005 1576 2577 4028
260 575 1024 1606 2625 4104
265 585 1043 1635 2673 4179
270 596 1062 1665 2721 4254
275 606 1080 1694 2769 4329
280 617 1099 1723 2817 4404
285 628 1118 1753 2865 4479
290 638 1136 1782 2913 4554
295 649 1155 1811 2961 4629
300 659 1174 1841 3009 4704
1.0 2.2 3.6 6.0 9.6 15.0
SCFM
* Pressure settings below 15 PSIG (1.034 barg) are non code. **For other temperatures, please use temperature correction factor.
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Pressure D E F G H
PSIG 0.1188 0.2116 0.3318 0.5424 0.8479
305 670 1099 1723 2817 4404
310 680 1116 1750 2861 4472
315 691 1133 1777 2904 4540
320 701 1249 1958 3201 5004
325 712 1268 1988 3249 5079
330 722 1286 2017 3297 5154
335 733 1305 2046 3345 5229
340 743 1324 2076 3393 5304
345 754 1342 2105 3441 5380
350 764 1361 2134 3489 5455
355 775 1380 2164 3537 5530
360 785 1399 2193 3585 5605
365 796 1417 2223 3633 5680
370 806 1436 2252 3681 5755
375 817 1455 2281 3729 5830
380 827 1474 2311 3777 5905
385 838 1492 2340 3825 5980
390 848 1511 2369 3873 6055
395 859 1530 2399 3921 6130
400 869 1549 2428 3969 6205
405 880 1567 2458 4017 6280
410 890 1586 2487 4065 6355
415 901 1605 2516 4113 6430
420 911 1623 2546 4161 6505
425 922 1642 2575 4209 6580
430 933 1661 2604 4257 6655
435 943 1680 2634 4305 6731
440 954 1698 2663 4354 6806
445 964 1717 2693 4402 6881
450 975 1736 2722 4450 6956
455 985 1755 2751 4498 7031
460 996 1773 2781 4546 7106
465 1006 1792 2810 4594 7181
470 1017 1811 2839 4642 7256
475 1027 1829 2869 4690 7331
480 1038 1848 2898 4738 7406
485 1048 1867 2927 4786 7481
490 1059 1886 2957 4834 7556
495 1069 1904 2986 4882 7631
500 1080 1923 3016 4930 7706
505 1090 1942 3045 4978 -
510 1101 1961 3074 5026 -
515 1111 1979 3104 5074 -
520 1122 1998 3133 5122 -
525 1132 2017 3162 5170 -
530 1143 2036 3192 5218 -
535 1153 2054 3221 5266 -
540 1164 2073 3251 5314 -
545 1174 2092 3280 5362 -
550 1185 2110 3309 5410 -
555 1195 2129 3339 5458 -
560 1206 2148 3368 5506 -
565 1216 2167 3397 5554 -
570 1227 2185 3427 5602 -
575 1237 2204 3456 5650 -
580 1248 2223 3486 5698 -
585 1259 2242 3515 5746 -
590 1269 2260 3544 5794 -
595 1280 2279 3574 5842 -
600 1290 2298 3603 5890 -
1.0 2.2 3.6 6.0 9.6 15.0
Set O rifice Area in
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Pressure D E
PSIG 0.1188 0.2116
605 1301 2121
610 1311 2138
615 1322 2155
620 1332 2373
625 1343 2391
630 1353 2410
635 1364 2429
640 1374 2448
645 1385 2466
650 1395 2485
655 1406 2504
660 1416 2523
665 1427 2541
670 1437 2560
675 1448 2579
680 1458 2597
685 1469 2616
690 1479 2635
695 1490 2654
700 1500 2672
705 1511 2691
710 1521 2710
715 1532 2729
720 1542 2747
725 1553 2766
730 1563 2785
735 1574 2804
740 1585 2822
745 1595 2841
750 1606 2860
755 1616 2878
760 1627 2897
765 1637 2916
770 1648 2935
775 1658 2953
780 1669 2972
785 1679 2991
790 1690 3010
795 1700 3028
800 1711 3047
805 1721 3066
810 1732 3084
815 1742 3103
820 1753 3122
825 1763 3141
830 1774 3159
835 1784 3178
840 1795 3197
845 1805 3216
850 1816 3234
855 1826 3253
860 1837 3272
865 1847 3291
870 1858 3309
875 1868 3328
880 1879 3347
885 1889 3365
890 1900 3384
895 1911 3403
900 1921 3422
1.0 2.2 3.6
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Set O rifice Area cm
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Pressure D E F G H
Barg .766 1.365 2.141 3.499 5.47
0.4* 76 136 213 349 545
0.6* 86 153 240 392 612
0.8* 95 170 266 435 679
1* 105 186 292 478 747
1.2 114 203 318 521 814
1.4 123 220 345 564 881
1.6 133 237 371 607 948
1.8 142 253 397 650 1016
2 152 270 424 693 1083
2.2 162 288 452 738 1154
2.4 172 307 481 786 1228
2.6 182 325 510 833 1302
2.8 193 343 539 880 1376
3 203 362 568 928 1450
3.2 214 380 596 975 1524
3.4 224 399 625 1022 1598
3.6 234 417 654 1070 1672
3.8 245 436 683 1117 1746
4 255 454 712 1164 1820
4.2 265 473 741 1212 1894
4.4 276 491 770 1259 1968
4.6 286 510 799 1306 2042
4.8 296 528 828 1354 2116
5 307 547 857 1401 2190
5.2 317 565 886 1448 2264
5.4 328 583 915 1496 2338
5.6 338 602 944 1543 2412
5.8 348 620 973 1590 2486
6 359 639 1002 1637 2560
6.2 369 657 1031 1685 2634
6.4 379 676 1060 1732 2708
6.6 390 694 1088 1779 2782
6.8 400 713 1117 1827 2856
7 410 731 1146 1874 2930
7.2 421 750 1175 1921 3004
7.4 431 768 1204 1969 3077
7.6 442 786 1233 2016 3151
7.8 452 805 1262 2063 3225
8 462 823 1291 2111 3299
8.2 473 842 1320 2158 3373
8.4 483 860 1349 2205 3447
8.6 493 879 1378 2253 3521
8.8 504 897 1407 2300 3595
9 514 916 1436 2347 3669
9.2 524 934 1465 2394 3743
9.4 535 953 1494 2442 3817
9.6 545 971 1523 2489 3891
9.8 556 990 1552 2536 3965
10 566 1008 1581 2584 4039
10.2 576 1026 1609 2631 4113
10.4 587 1045 1638 2678 4187
10.6 597 1063 1667 2726 4261
10.8 607 1082 1696 2773 4335
11 618 1100 1725 2820 4409
11.2 628 1119 1754 2868 4483
11.4 638 1137 1783 2915 4557
11.6 649 1156 1812 2962 4631
11.8 659 1174 1841 3010 4705
12 670 1193 1870 3057 4779
12.2 680 1211 1899 3104 4853
0.1 5.2 9.2 14.6 23.6 37
NM
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AIR CAPACITY CHART MODEL 800 CONTD.
ASME Section VIII UV
90% rated at 10% Overpressure NM
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/HR at 15.68C**
Flow Coefficient = .9 x .975 = .878
Set O rifice Area cm
2
Pressure D E F G H
Barg .766 1.365 2.141 3.499 5.47
12.4 690 1229 1928 3151 4927
12.6 701 1248 1957 3199 5001
12.8 711 1266 1986 3246 5074
13 721 1285 2015 3293 5148
13.5 747 1331 2087 3412 5333
14 773 1377 2159 3530 5518
14.5 799 1423 2232 3648 5703
15 825 1469 2304 3767 5888
15.5 851 1516 2376 3885 6073
16 877 1562 2449 4003 6258
16.5 903 1608 2521 4121 6443
17 929 1654 2594 4240 6628
17.5 955 1700 2666 4358 6813
18 980 1746 2738 4476 6998
18.5 1006 1792 2811 4595 7182
19 1032 1839 2883 4713 7367
19.5 1058 1885 2955 4831 7552
20 1084 1931 3028 4949 7737
20.5 1110 1977 3100 5068 7922
21 1136 2023 3172 5186 8107
21.5 1162 2069 3245 5304 8292
22 1188 2115 3317 5423 8477
22.5 1214 2162 3389 5541 8662
23 1240 2208 3462 5659 8847
23.5 1265 2254 3534 5777 9031
24 1291 2300 3607 5896 9216
24.5 1317 2346 3679 6014 9401
25 1343 2392 3751 6132 9586
25.5 1369 2438 3824 6251 9771
26 1395 2485 3896 6369 9956
26.5 1421 2531 3968 6487 10141
27 1447 2577 4041 6605 10326
27.5 1473 2623 4113 6724 10511
28 1499 2669 4185 6842 10696
28.5 1524 2715 4258 6960 10881
29 1550 2761 4330 7079 11065
29.5 1576 2808 4402 7197 11250
30 1602 2854 4475 7315 11435
30.5 1628 2900 4547 7433 11620
31 1654 2946 4620 7552 11805
31.5 1680 2992 4692 7670 11990
32 1706 3038 4764 7788 12175
32.5 1732 3084 4837 7907 12360
33 1758 3131 4909 8025 12545
33.5 1784 3177 4981 8143 12730
34 1809 3223 5054 8261 12915
34.5 1835 3269 5126 8380 13099
35 1861 3315 5198 8498
35.5 1887 3361 5271 8616
36 1913 3408 5343 8735
36.5 1939 3454 5416 8853
37 1965 3500 5488 8971
37.5 1991 3546 5560 9089
38 2017 3592 5633 9208
38.5 2043 3638 5705 9326
39 2069 3684 5777 9444
39.5 2094 3731 5850 9563
40 2120 3777 5922 9681
40.5 2146 3823 5994 9799
41 2172 3869 6067 9917
0.1 5.2 9.2 14.6 23.6 37
* Pressure settings below 15 PSIG (1.034 barg) are non code. **For other temperatures, please use temperature correction factor.
Set O rifice Area cm
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Pressure D E
Barg .766 1.365
41.5 2198 3915
42 2224 3961
42.5 2250 4007
43 2276 4054
43.5 2302 4100
44 2328 4146
44.5 2354 4192
45 2379 4238
45.5 2405 4284
46 2431 4330
46.5 2457 4377
47 2483 4423
47.5 2509 4469
48 2535 4515
48.5 2561 4561
49 2587 4607
49.5 2613 4653
50 2639 4700
50.5 2664 4746
51 2690 4792
51.5 2716 4838
52 2742 4884
52.5 2768 4930
53 2794 4976
53.5 2820 5023
54 2846 5069
54.5 2872 5115
55 2898 5161
55.5 2923 5207
56 2949 5253
56.5 2975 5299
57 3001 5346
57.5 3027 5392
58 3053 5438
58.5 3079 5484
59 3105 5530
59.5 3131 5576
60 3157 5622
60.5 3183 5669
61 3208 5715
61.5 3234 5761
62 3260 5807
0.1 5.2 9.2
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WATER CAPACITY CHART MODEL 800
ASME Section VIII UV
90% rated at 10% Overpressure GPM at 60F**
Flow Coefficient = .9 x .836 = .752
Set O rifice Area in
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Pressure D E F G H
PSIG 0.1188 0.2116 0.3318 0.5424 0.8479
5 * 9.6 17.1 26.8 43.9 68.6
10 * 12.3 21.8 34.2 55.9 87.4
15 14.4 25.7 40.3 65.8 102.9
20 16.3 29.0 45.5 74.4 116.3
25 18.0 32.0 50.2 82.1 128.3
30 19.5 34.8 54.5 89.1 139.3
35 21.1 37.6 58.9 96.3 150.5
40 22.5 40.1 63.0 102.9 160.9
45 23.9 42.6 66.8 109.2 170.6
50 25.2 44.9 70.4 115.1 179.9
55 26.4 47.1 73.8 120.7 188.7
60 27.6 49.2 77.1 126.0 197.0
65 28.7 51.2 80.3 131.2 205.1
70 29.8 53.1 83.3 136.1 212.8
75 30.9 55.0 86.2 140.9 220.3
80 31.9 56.8 89.0 145.5 227.5
85 32.9 58.5 91.8 150.0 234.5
90 33.8 60.2 94.4 154.4 241.3
95 34.7 61.9 97.0 158.6 247.9
100 35.6 63.5 99.5 162.7 254.4
105 36.5 65.1 102.0 166.7 260.7
110 37.4 66.6 104.4 170.7 266.8
115 38.2 68.1 106.7 174.5 272.8
120 39.0 69.5 109.0 178.3 278.7
125 39.8 71.0 111.3 181.9 284.4
130 40.6 72.4 113.5 185.5 290.0
135 41.4 73.8 115.7 189.1 295.6
140 42.2 75.1 117.8 192.5 301.0
145 42.9 76.4 119.9 195.9 306.3
150 43.7 77.7 121.9 199.3 311.6
155 44.4 79.0 123.9 202.6 316.7
160 45.1 80.3 125.9 205.8 321.8
165 45.8 81.5 127.9 209.0 326.8
170 46.5 82.8 129.8 212.2 331.7
175 47.1 84.0 131.7 215.3 336.5
180 47.8 85.2 133.6 218.3 341.3
185 48.5 86.3 135.4 221.3 346.0
190 49.1 87.5 137.2 224.3 350.6
195 49.8 88.6 139.0 227.2 355.2
200 50.4 89.8 140.8 230.1 359.7
205 51.0 90.9 142.5 233.0 364.2
210 51.6 92.0 144.3 235.8 368.6
215 52.3 93.1 146.0 238.6 373.0
220 52.9 94.2 147.6 241.4 377.3
225 53.5 95.2 149.3 244.1 381.6
230 54.1 96.3 151.0 246.8 385.8
235 54.6 97.3 152.6 249.5 390.0
240 55.2 98.3 154.2 252.1 394.1
245 55.8 99.4 155.8 254.7 398.2
250 56.4 100.4 157.4 257.3 402.2
255 56.9 101.4 159.0 259.9 406.2
260 57.5 102.4 160.5 262.4 410.2
265 58.0 103.3 162.0 264.9 414.1
270 58.6 104.3 163.6 267.4 418.0
275 59.1 105.3 165.1 269.9 421.8
280 59.6 106.2 166.6 272.3 425.7
285 60.2 107.2 168.0 274.7 429.4
290 60.7 108.1 169.5 277.1 433.2
295 61.2 109.0 171.0 279.5 436.9
300 61.7 110.0 172.4 281.9 440.6
1.0 0.10 0.20 0.28 0.48 0.74
GPM
* Pressure settings below 15 PSIG (1.034 barg) are non code. **For other temperatures, please use temperature correction factor.
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Pressure D E F G H
PSIG 0.1188 0.2116 0.3318 0.5424 0.8479
305 62.2 110.9 173.8 284.2 444.3
310 62.8 111.8 175.3 286.5 447.9
315 63.3 112.7 176.7 288.8 451.5
320 63.8 113.6 178.1 291.1 455.0
325 64.3 114.4 179.5 293.4 458.6
330 64.7 115.3 180.8 295.6 462.1
335 65.2 116.2 182.2 297.8 465.6
340 65.7 117.1 183.6 300.1 469.1
345 66.2 117.9 184.9 302.3 472.5
350 66.7 118.8 186.2 304.4 475.9
355 67.2 119.6 187.6 306.6 479.3
360 67.6 120.4 188.9 308.8 482.7
365 68.1 121.3 190.2 310.9 486.0
370 68.6 122.1 191.5 313.0 489.3
375 69.0 122.9 192.8 315.1 492.6
380 69.5 123.8 194.0 317.2 495.9
385 69.9 124.6 195.3 319.3 499.1
390 70.4 125.4 196.6 321.4 502.4
395 70.8 126.2 197.8 323.4 505.6
400 71.3 127.0 199.1 325.5 508.8
405 71.7 127.8 200.3 327.5 511.9
410 72.2 128.5 201.6 329.5 515.1
415 72.6 129.3 202.8 331.5 518.2
420 73.0 130.1 204.0 333.5 521.3
425 73.5 130.9 205.2 335.5 524.4
430 73.9 131.6 206.4 337.4 527.5
435 74.3 132.4 207.6 339.4 530.6
440 74.8 133.2 208.8 341.3 533.6
445 75.2 133.9 210.0 343.3 536.6
450 75.6 134.7 211.2 345.2 539.6
455 76.0 135.4 212.3 347.1 542.6
460 76.4 136.2 213.5 349.0 545.6
465 76.9 136.9 214.7 350.9 548.5
470 77.3 137.6 215.8 352.8 551.5
475 77.7 138.4 217.0 354.7 554.4
480 78.1 139.1 218.1 356.5 557.3
485 78.5 139.8 219.2 358.4 560.2
490 78.9 140.5 220.4 360.2 563.1
495 79.3 141.2 221.5 362.0 566.0
500 79.7 142.0 222.6 363.9 568.8
505 80.1 142.7 223.7 365.7 -
510 80.5 143.4 224.8 367.5 -
515 80.9 144.1 225.9 369.3 -
520 81.3 144.8 227.0 371.1 -
525 81.7 145.5 228.1 372.9 -
530 82.1 146.1 229.2 374.6 -
535 82.4 146.8 230.2 376.4 -
540 82.8 147.5 231.3 378.1 -
545 83.2 148.2 232.4 379.9 -
550 83.6 148.9 233.5 381.6 -
555 84.0 149.6 234.5 383.4 -
560 84.3 150.2 235.6 385.1 -
565 84.7 150.9 236.6 386.8 -
570 85.1 151.6 237.7 388.5 -
575 85.5 152.2 238.7 390.2 -
580 85.8 152.9 239.7 391.9 -
585 86.2 153.5 240.8 393.6 -
590 86.6 154.2 241.8 395.3 -
595 86.9 154.9 242.8 396.9 -
600 87.3 155.5 243.8 398.6 -
1.0 0.10 0.20 0.28 0.48 0.74
Set O rifice Area in
2
Pressure D E
PSIG 0.1188 0.2116
605 87.7 156.1
610 88.0 156.8
615 88.4 157.4
620 88.7 158.1
625 89.1 158.7
630 89.5 159.3
635 89.8 160.0
640 90.2 160.6
645 90.5 161.2
650 90.9 161.8
655 91.2 162.5
660 91.6 163.1
665 91.9 163.7
670 92.3 164.3
675 92.6 164.9
680 92.9 165.5
685 93.3 166.1
690 93.6 166.8
695 94.0 167.4
700 94.3 168.0
705 94.6 168.6
710 95.0 169.2
715 95.3 169.7
720 95.6 170.3
725 96.0 170.9
730 96.3 171.5
735 96.6 172.1
740 97.0 172.7
745 97.3 173.3
750 97.6 173.9
755 97.9 174.4
760 98.3 175.0
765 98.6 175.6
770 98.9 176.2
775 99.2 176.7
780 99.5 177.3
785 99.9 177.9
790 100.2 178.4
795 100.5 179.0
800 100.8 179.6
805 101.1 180.1
810 101.4 180.7
815 101.7 181.2
820 102.1 181.8
825 102.4 182.3
830 102.7 182.9
835 103.0 183.4
840 103.3 184.0
845 103.6 184.5
850 103.9 185.1
855 104.2 185.6
860 104.5 186.2
865 104.8 186.7
870 105.1 187.2
875 105.4 187.8
880 105.7 188.3
885 106.0 188.9
890 106.3 189.4
895 106.6 189.9
900 106.9 190.4
1.0 0.10 0.20
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Set O rifice Area cm
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Pressure D E F G H
Barg .766 1.365 2.141 3.499 5.47
0.4* 2.3 4.1 6.4 10.5 16.3
0.6* 2.6 4.7 7.4 12.1 18.8
0.8* 2.9 5.3 8.2 13.5 21
1* 3.2 5.8 9 14.7 23
1.2 3.5 6.2 9.7 15.9 24.9
1.4 3.7 6.6 10.4 17 26.6
1.6 4 7 11 18 28.2
1.8 4.2 7.4 11.6 19 29.7
2 4.4 7.8 12.2 19.9 31.2
2.2 4.6 8.1 12.8 20.9 32.6
2.4 4.8 8.5 13.3 21.8 34.1
2.6 5 8.9 13.9 22.7 35.5
2.8 5.2 9.2 14.4 23.5 36.8
3 5.3 9.5 14.9 24.4 38.1
3.2 5.5 9.8 15.4 25.2 39.4
3.4 5.7 10.1 15.9 25.9 40.6
3.6 5.8 10.4 16.3 26.7 41.7
3.8 6 10.7 16.8 27.4 42.9
4 6.2 11 17.2 28.1 44
4.2 6.3 11.3 17.6 28.8 45.1
4.4 6.5 11.5 18.1 29.5 46.1
4.6 6.6 11.8 18.5 30.2 47.2
4.8 6.8 12 18.9 30.8 48.2
5 6.9 12.3 19.2 31.5 49.2
5.2 7 12.5 19.6 32.1 50.2
5.4 7.2 12.8 20 32.7 51.1
5.6 7.3 13 20.4 33.3 52.1
5.8 7.4 13.2 20.7 33.9 53
6 7.5 13.4 21.1 34.5 53.9
6.2 7.7 13.7 21.4 35 54.8
6.4 7.8 13.9 21.8 35.6 55.7
6.6 7.9 14.1 22.1 36.2 56.5
6.8 8 14.3 22.4 36.7 57.4
7 8.2 14.5 22.8 37.2 58.2
7.2 8.3 14.7 23.1 37.8 59
7.4 8.4 14.9 23.4 38.3 59.8
7.6 8.5 15.1 23.7 38.8 60.6
7.8 8.6 15.3 24 39.3 61.4
8 8.7 15.5 24.3 39.8 62.2
8.2 8.8 15.7 24.7 40.3 63
8.4 8.9 15.9 24.9 40.8 63.8
8.6 9 16.1 25.2 41.3 64.5
8.8 9.1 16.3 25.5 41.7 65.3
9 9.2 16.5 25.8 42.2 66
9.2 9.3 16.7 26.1 42.7 66.7
9.4 9.4 16.8 26.4 43.1 67.4
9.6 9.5 17 26.7 43.6 68.2
9.8 9.6 17.2 26.9 44.1 68.9
10 9.7 17.4 27.2 44.5 69.6
10.2 9.8 17.5 27.5 44.9 70.3
10.4 9.9 17.7 27.8 45.4 70.9
10.6 10 17.9 28 45.8 71.6
10.8 10.1 18 28.3 46.2 72.3
11 10.2 18.2 28.6 46.7 73
11.2 10.3 18.4 28.8 47.1 73.6
11.4 10.4 18.5 29.1 47.5 74.3
11.6 10.5 18.7 29.3 47.9 74.9
11.8 10.6 18.9 29.6 48.3 75.6
12 10.7 19 29.8 48.7 76.2
12.2 10.8 19.2 30.1 49.2 76.8
.1 0.02 0.05 0.06 0.11 0.17
WATER CAPACITY CHART MODEL 800 CONTD.
ASME Section VIII UV
90% rated at 10% Overpressure NM
3
/HR at 15.68C**
Flow Coefficient = .9 x .836 = .752
NM
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Set O rifice Area cm
2
Pressure D E F G H
Barg .766 1.365 2.141 3.499 5.47
12.4 10.9 19.3 30.3 49.6 77.5
12.6 10.9 19.5 30.6 50 78.1
12.8 11 19.6 30.8 50.3 78.7
13 11.1 19.8 31 50.7 79.3
13.5 11.3 20.2 31.6 51.7 80.8
14 11.5 20.5 32.2 52.7 82.3
14.5 11.7 20.9 32.8 53.6 83.8
15 11.9 21.3 33.3 54.5 85.2
15.5 12.1 21.6 33.9 55.4 86.6
16 12.3 22 34.4 56.3 88
16.5 12.5 22.3 35 57.2 89.4
17 12.7 22.6 35.5 58 90.7
17.5 12.9 23 36 58.9 92
18 13.1 23.3 36.5 59.7 93.3
18.5 13.3 23.6 37 60.5 94.6
19 13.4 23.9 37.5 61.3 95.9
19.5 13.6 24.2 38 62.1 97.1
20 13.8 24.6 38.5 62.9 98.4
20.5 14 24.9 39 63.7 99.6
21 14.1 25.2 39.4 64.5 100.8
21.5 14.3 25.5 39.9 65.2 102
22 14.5 25.7 40.4 66 103.2
22.5 14.6 26 40.8 66.7 104.3
23 14.8 26.3 41.3 67.5 105.5
23.5 14.9 26.6 41.7 68.2 106.6
24 15.1 26.9 42.2 68.9 107.8
24.5 15.3 27.2 42.6 69.7 108.9
25 15.4 27.4 43 70.4 110
25.5 15.6 27.7 43.5 71.1 111.1
26 15.7 28 43.9 71.8 112.2
26.5 15.9 28.3 44.3 72.4 113.2
27 16 28.5 44.7 73.1 114.3
27.5 16.2 28.8 45.1 73.8 115.4
28 16.3 29 45.6 74.5 116.4
28.5 16.5 29.3 46 75.1 117.4
29 16.6 29.6 46.4 75.8 118.5
29.5 16.7 29.8 46.8 76.4 119.5
30 16.9 30.1 47.1 77.1 120.5
30.5 17 30.3 47.5 77.7 121.5
31 17.2 30.6 47.9 78.4 122.5
31.5 17.3 30.8 48.3 79 123.5
32 17.4 31.1 48.7 79.6 124.4
32.5 17.6 31.3 49.1 80.2 125.4
33 17.7 31.5 49.5 80.8 126.4
33.5 17.8 31.8 49.8 81.4 127.3
34 18 32 50.2 82.1 128.3
34.5 18.1 32.2 50.6 82.7 129.2
35 18.2 32.5 50.9 83.3 -
35.5 18.4 32.7 51.3 83.8 -
36 18.5 32.9 51.6 84.4 -
36.5 18.6 33.2 52 85 -
37 18.7 33.4 52.4 85.6 -
37.5 18.9 33.6 52.7 86.2 -
38 19 33.8 53.1 86.7 -
38.5 19.1 34.1 53.4 87.3 -
39 19.2 34.3 53.8 87.9 -
39.5 19.4 34.5 54.1 88.4 -
40 19.5 34.7 54.4 89 -
40.5 19.6 34.9 54.8 89.6 -
41 19.7 35.2 55.1 90.1 -
.1 0.02 0.05 0.06 0.11 0.17
* Pressure settings below 15 PSIG (1.034 barg) are non code. **For other temperatures, please use temperature correction factor.
Set O rifice Area cm
2
Pressure D E
Barg .766 1.365
41.5 19.9 35.4
42 20 35.6
42.5 20.1 35.8
43 20.2 36
43.5 20.3 36.2
44 20.4 36.4
44.5 20.6 36.6
45 20.7 36.8
45.5 20.8 37
46 20.9 37.2
46.5 21 37.4
47 21.1 37.6
47.5 21.2 37.8
48 21.4 38
48.5 21.5 38.2
49 21.6 38.4
49.5 21.7 38.6
50 21.8 38.8
50.5 21.9 39
51 22 39.2
51.5 22.1 39.4
52 22.2 39.6
52.5 22.3 39.8
53 22.4 40
53.5 22.5 40.2
54 22.6 40.3
54.5 22.8 40.5
55 22.9 40.7
55.5 23 40.9
56 23.1 41.1
56.5 23.2 41.3
57 23.3 41.4
57.5 23.4 41.6
58 23.5 41.8
58.5 23.6 42
59 23.7 42.2
59.5 23.8 42.3
60 23.9 42.5
60.5 24 42.7
61 24.1 42.9
61.5 24.2 43.1
62 24.3 43.2
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WATER CAPACITY CHART MODEL 800 CONTD
NON CODE
90% rated at 25% Overpressure GPM at 60F**
Flow Coefficient = .9 x .836 = .752
Set O rifice Area in
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Pressure D E F G H
PSIG 0.1188 0.2116 0.3318 0.5424 0.8479
5 8.5 15.1 23.7 38.8 60.6
10 12.0 21.4 33.6 54.9 85.8
15 14.7 26.2 41.1 67.2 105.0
20 17.0 30.3 47.5 77.6 121.3
25 19.0 33.8 53.1 86.7 135.6
30 20.8 37.1 58.1 95.0 148.5
35 22.5 40.0 62.8 102.6 160.4
40 24.0 42.8 67.1 109.7 171.5
45 25.5 45.4 71.2 116.4 181.9
50 26.9 47.9 75.0 122.7 191.7
55 28.2 50.2 78.7 128.6 201.1
60 29.4 52.4 82.2 134.4 210.0
65 30.6 54.6 85.6 139.9 218.6
70 31.8 56.6 88.8 145.1 226.9
75 32.9 58.6 91.9 150.2 234.8
80 34.0 60.5 94.9 155.2 242.5
85 35.0 62.4 97.8 159.9 250.0
90 36.0 64.2 100.7 164.6 257.3
95 37.0 66.0 103.4 169.1 264.3
100 38.0 67.7 106.1 173.5 271.2
105 38.9 69.3 108.7 177.8 277.9
110 39.8 71.0 111.3 181.9 284.4
115 40.7 72.6 113.8 186.0 290.8
120 41.6 74.1 116.2 190.0 297.1
125 42.5 75.7 118.6 193.9 303.2
130 43.3 77.2 121.0 197.8 309.2
135 44.1 78.6 123.3 201.6 315.1
140 45.0 80.1 125.6 205.2 320.9
145 45.8 81.5 127.8 208.9 326.5
150 46.5 82.9 130.0 212.5 332.1
155 47.3 84.3 132.1 216.0 337.6
160 48.1 85.6 134.2 219.4 343.0
165 48.8 86.9 136.3 222.8 348.3
170 49.5 88.2 138.4 226.2 353.6
175 50.3 89.5 140.4 229.5 358.7
180 51.0 90.8 142.4 232.7 363.8
185 51.7 92.0 144.3 235.9 368.8
190 52.4 93.3 146.3 239.1 373.8
195 53.1 94.5 148.2 242.2 378.7
200 53.7 95.7 150.1 245.3 383.5
205 54.4 96.9 151.9 248.4 388.3
210 55.1 98.1 153.8 251.4 393.0
215 55.7 99.2 155.6 254.4 397.6
220 56.4 100.4 157.4 257.3 402.2
225 57.0 101.5 159.2 260.2 406.8
230 57.6 102.6 160.9 263.1 411.3
235 58.2 103.7 162.7 265.9 415.7
240 58.9 104.8 164.4 268.7 420.1
245 59.5 105.9 166.1 271.5 424.4
250 60.1 107.0 167.8 274.3 428.8
255 60.7 108.1 169.5 277.0 433.0
260 61.3 109.1 171.1 279.7 437.2
265 61.8 110.2 172.7 282.4 441.4
270 62.4 111.2 174.4 285.0 445.6
275 63.0 112.2 176.0 287.7 449.7
280 63.6 113.2 177.6 290.3 453.8
285 64.1 114.2 179.1 292.8 457.8
290 64.7 115.2 180.7 295.4 461.8
295 65.3 116.2 182.3 297.9 465.8
300 65.8 117.2 183.8 300.5 469.7
1.0 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.50 0.80
GPM
**For other temperatures, please use temperature correction factor.
Set O rifice Area in
2
Pressure D E F G H
PSIG 0.1188 0.2116 0.3318 0.5424 0.8479
305 66.4 118.2 185.3 302.9 473.6
310 66.9 119.2 186.8 305.4 477.4
315 67.4 120.1 188.3 307.9 481.3
320 68.0 121.1 189.8 310.3 485.1
325 68.5 122.0 191.3 312.7 488.9
330 69.0 122.9 192.8 315.1 492.6
335 69.5 123.9 194.2 317.5 496.3
340 70.1 124.8 195.7 319.9 500.0
345 70.6 125.7 197.1 322.2 503.7
350 71.1 126.6 198.5 324.5 507.3
355 71.6 127.5 199.9 326.8 510.9
360 72.1 128.4 201.3 329.1 514.5
365 72.6 129.3 202.7 331.4 518.1
370 73.1 130.2 204.1 333.7 521.6
375 73.6 131.0 205.5 335.9 525.1
380 74.1 131.9 206.9 338.1 528.6
385 74.5 132.8 208.2 340.4 532.1
390 75.0 133.6 209.6 342.6 535.5
395 75.5 134.5 210.9 344.8 538.9
400 76.0 135.3 212.2 346.9 542.3
405 76.5 136.2 213.6 349.1 545.7
410 76.9 137.0 214.9 351.2 549.1
415 77.4 137.9 216.2 353.4 552.4
420 77.9 138.7 217.5 355.5 555.7
425 78.3 139.5 218.8 357.6 559.0
430 78.8 140.3 220.0 359.7 562.3
435 79.2 141.1 221.3 361.8 565.6
440 79.7 142.0 222.6 363.9 568.8
445 80.1 142.8 223.8 365.9 572.0
450 80.6 143.6 225.1 368.0 575.2
455 81.0 144.4 226.3 370.0 578.4
460 81.5 145.1 227.6 372.0 581.6
465 81.9 145.9 228.8 374.1 584.7
470 82.4 146.7 230.1 376.1 587.9
475 82.8 147.5 231.3 378.1 591.0
480 83.2 148.3 232.5 380.0 594.1
485 83.7 149.0 233.7 382.0 597.2
490 84.1 149.8 234.9 384.0 600.3
495 84.5 150.6 236.1 385.9 603.3
500 85.0 151.3 237.3 387.9 606.4
505 85.4 152.1 238.5 389.8 -
510 85.8 152.8 239.6 391.7 -
515 86.2 153.6 240.8 393.7 -
520 86.6 154.3 242.0 395.6 -
525 87.1 155.1 243.1 397.5 -
530 87.5 155.8 244.3 399.4 -
535 87.9 156.5 245.4 401.2 -
540 88.3 157.3 246.6 403.1 -
545 88.7 158.0 247.7 405.0 -
550 89.1 158.7 248.9 406.8 -
555 89.5 159.4 250.0 408.7 -
560 89.9 160.1 251.1 410.5 -
565 90.3 160.9 252.2 412.3 -
570 90.7 161.6 253.3 414.1 -
575 91.1 162.3 254.5 416.0 -
580 91.5 163.0 255.6 417.8 -
585 91.9 163.7 256.7 419.6 -
590 86.6 154.2 241.8 395.3 -
595 86.9 154.9 242.8 396.9 -
600 87.3 155.5 243.8 398.6 -
1.0 0.10 0.20 0.28 0.48 0.74
Set O rifice Area in
2
Pressure D E
PSIG 0.1188 0.2116
605 93.5 166.5
610 93.8 167.1
615 94.2 167.8
620 94.6 168.5
625 95.0 169.2
630 95.4 169.9
635 95.7 170.5
640 96.1 171.2
645 96.5 171.9
650 96.9 172.5
655 97.2 173.2
660 97.6 173.9
665 98.0 174.5
670 98.3 175.2
675 98.7 175.8
680 99.1 176.5
685 99.4 177.1
690 99.8 177.8
695 100.2 178.4
700 100.5 179.0
705 100.9 179.7
710 101.2 180.3
715 101.6 181.0
720 101.9 181.6
725 102.3 182.2
730 102.7 182.8
735 103.0 183.5
740 103.4 184.1
745 103.7 184.7
750 104.1 185.3
755 104.4 185.9
760 104.7 186.6
765 105.1 187.2
770 105.4 187.8
775 105.8 188.4
780 106.1 189.0
785 106.5 189.6
790 106.8 190.2
795 107.1 190.8
800 107.5 191.4
805 107.8 192.0
810 108.1 192.6
815 108.5 193.2
820 108.8 193.8
825 109.1 194.4
830 109.5 195.0
835 109.8 195.5
840 110.1 196.1
845 110.4 196.7
850 110.8 197.3
855 111.1 197.9
860 111.4 198.5
865 111.7 199.0
870 112.1 199.6
875 112.4 200.2
880 112.7 200.7
885 113.0 201.3
890 113.3 201.3
895 113.7 202.5
900 114.0 203.0
1.0 0.10 0.20
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Set O rifice Area cm
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Pressure D E F G H
Barg .766 1.365 2.141 3.499 5.47
0.4 2.3 4.1 6.4 10.5 16.3
0.6 2.6 4.7 7.4 12.1 18.8
0.8 2.9 5.3 8.2 13.5 21
1 3.3 5.9 9.2 15 23.5
1.2 3.6 6.4 10.1 16.4 25.7
1.4 3.9 6.9 10.9 17.7 27.7
1.6 4.2 7.4 11.6 19 29.7
1.8 4.4 7.9 12.3 20.1 31.5
2 4.6 8.3 13 21.2 33.2
2.2 4.9 8.7 13.6 22.2 34.8
2.4 5.1 9.1 14.2 23.2 36.3
2.6 5.3 9.4 14.8 24.2 37.8
2.8 5.5 9.8 15.4 25.1 39.2
3 5.7 10.1 15.9 26 40.6
3.2 5.9 10.5 16.4 26.8 41.9
3.4 6.1 10.8 16.9 27.7 43.2
3.6 6.2 11.1 17.4 28.5 44.5
3.8 6.4 11.4 17.9 29.2 45.7
4 6.6 11.7 18.4 30 46.9
4.2 6.7 12 18.8 30.7 48.1
4.4 6.9 12.3 19.2 31.5 49.2
4.6 7 12.6 19.7 32.2 50.3
4.8 7.2 12.8 20.1 32.9 51.4
5 7.3 13.1 20.5 33.5 52.4
5.2 7.5 13.3 20.9 34.2 53.5
5.4 7.6 13.6 21.3 34.9 54.5
5.6 7.8 13.8 21.7 35.5 55.5
5.8 7.9 14.1 22.1 36.1 56.5
6 8 14.3 22.5 36.7 57.4
6.2 8.2 14.6 22.8 37.4 58.4
6.4 8.3 14.8 23.2 37.9 59.3
6.6 8.4 15 23.6 38.5 60.2
6.8 8.6 15.3 23.9 39.1 61.2
7 8.7 15.5 24.3 39.7 62
7.2 8.8 15.7 24.6 40.3 62.9
7.4 8.9 15.9 25 40.8 63.8
7.6 9.1 16.1 25.3 41.4 64.6
7.8 9.2 16.3 25.6 41.9 65.5
8 9.3 16.6 26 42.4 66.3
8.2 9.4 16.8 26.3 43 67.2
8.4 9.5 17 26.6 43.5 68
8.6 9.6 17.2 26.9 44 68.8
8.8 9.7 17.4 27.2 44.5 69.6
9 9.9 17.6 27.5 45 70.4
9.2 10 17.8 27.8 45.5 71.1
9.4 10.1 17.9 28.1 46 71.9
9.6 10.2 18.1 28.4 46.5 72.7
9.8 10.3 18.3 28.7 47 73.4
10 10.4 18.5 29 47.4 74.2
10.2 10.5 18.7 29.3 47.9 74.9
10.4 10.6 18.9 29.6 48.4 75.6
10.6 10.7 19.1 29.9 48.8 76.3
10.8 10.8 19.2 30.2 49.3 77.1
11 10.9 19.4 30.4 49.8 77.8
11.2 11 19.6 30.7 50.2 78.5
11.4 11.1 19.8 31 50.6 79.2
11.6 11.2 19.9 31.3 51.1 79.9
11.8 11.3 20.1 31.5 51.5 80.6
12 11.4 20.3 31.8 52 81.2
12.2 11.5 20.4 32.1 52.4 81.9
.1 0.02 0.05 0.07 0.11 0.18
NM
3
/HR
WATER CAPACITY CHART MODEL 800 CONTD.
NON CODE
90% rated at 25% Overpressure NM
3
/HR at 15.6C**
Flow Coefficient = .9 x .836 = .752
Set O rifice Area cm
2
Pressure D E F G H
Barg .766 1.365 2.141 3.499 5.47
12.4 11.6 20.6 32.3 52.8 82.6
12.6 11.7 20.8 32.6 53.2 83.2
12.8 11.8 20.9 32.8 53.7 83.9
13 11.8 21.1 33.1 54.1 84.6
13.5 12.1 21.5 33.7 55.1 86.2
14 12.3 21.9 34.3 56.1 87.7
14.5 12.5 22.3 34.9 57.1 89.3
15 12.7 22.7 35.5 58.1 90.8
15.5 12.9 23 36.1 59.1 92.3
16 13.1 23.4 36.7 60 93.8
16.5 13.3 23.8 37.3 60.9 95.3
17 13.5 24.1 37.8 61.9 96.7
17.5 13.7 24.5 38.4 62.8 98.1
18 13.9 24.8 38.9 63.6 99.5
18.5 14.1 25.2 39.5 64.5 100.9
19 14.3 25.5 40 65.4 102.2
19.5 14.5 25.8 40.5 66.2 103.6
20 14.7 26.2 41 67.1 104.9
20.5 14.9 26.5 41.5 67.9 106.2
21 15.1 26.8 42.1 68.7 107.5
21.5 15.2 27.1 42.5 69.6 108.7
22 15.4 27.4 43 70.4 110
22.5 15.6 27.8 43.5 71.2 111.2
23 15.8 28.1 44 71.9 112.5
23.5 15.9 28.4 44.5 72.7 113.7
24 16.1 28.7 45 73.5 114.9
24.5 16.3 29 45.4 74.3 116.1
25 16.4 29.3 45.9 75 117.3
25.5 16.6 29.6 46.3 75.8 118.4
26 16.8 29.8 46.8 76.5 119.6
26.5 16.9 30.1 47.2 77.2 120.7
27 17.1 30.4 47.7 77.9 121.8
27.5 17.2 30.7 48.1 78.7 123
28 17.4 31 48.6 79.4 124.1
28.5 17.5 31.2 49 80.1 125.2
29 17.7 31.5 49.4 80.8 126.3
29.5 17.8 31.8 49.8 81.5 127.4
30 18 32.1 50.3 82.2 128.4
30.5 18.1 32.3 50.7 82.8 129.5
31 18.3 32.6 51.1 83.5 130.6
31.5 18.4 32.8 51.5 84.2 131.6
32 18.6 33.1 51.9 84.9 132.7
32.5 18.7 33.4 52.3 85.5 133.7
33 18.9 33.6 52.7 86.2 134.7
33.5 19 33.9 53.1 86.8 135.7
34 19.2 34.1 53.5 87.5 136.7
34.5 19.3 34.4 53.9 88.1 137.7
35 19.4 34.6 54.3 88.7 -
35.5 19.6 34.9 54.7 89.4 -
36 19.7 35.1 55.1 90 -
36.5 19.9 35.4 55.4 90.6 -
37 20 35.6 55.8 91.2 -
37.5 20.1 35.8 56.2 91.9 -
38 20.3 36.1 56.6 92.5 -
38.5 20.4 36.3 56.9 93.1 -
39 20.5 36.5 57.3 93.7 -
39.5 20.6 36.8 57.7 94.3 -
40 20.8 37 58 94.9 -
40.5 20.9 37.2 58.4 95.5 -
41 21 37.5 58.8 96.1 -
.1 0.02 0.05 0.07 0.11 0.18
**For other temperatures, please use temperature correction factor.
Set O rifice Area cm
2
Pressure D E
Barg .766 1.365
41.5 21.2 37.7
42 21.3 37.9
42.5 21.4 38.2
43 21.5 38.4
43.5 21.7 38.6
44 21.8 38.8
44.5 21.9 39
45 22 39.3
45.5 22.2 39.5
46 22.3 39.7
46.5 22.4 39.9
47 22.5 40.1
47.5 22.6 40.3
48 22.8 40.5
48.5 22.9 40.8
49 23 41
49.5 23.1 41.2
50 23.2 41.4
50.5 23.3 41.6
51 23.5 41.8
51.5 23.6 42
52 23.7 42.2
52.5 23.8 42.4
53 23.9 42.6
53.5 24 42.8
54 24.1 43
54.5 24.3 43.2
55 24.4 43.4
55.5 24.5 43.6
56 24.6 43.8
56.5 24.7 44
57 24.8 44.2
57.5 24.9 44.4
58 25 44.6
58.5 25.1 44.8
59 25.2 45
59.5 25.3 45.1
60 25.5 45.3
60.5 25.6 45.5
61 25.7 45.7
61.5 25.8 45.9
62 25.9 46.1
.1 0.02 0.05
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VACUUM CAPACITY CHART MODEL 800
NONCODE Plain or Packed Cap
90% rated SCFM (NM
3
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Flow Coefficient = .9 x .975 = .878
Set O rifice Area in
2
Pressure D E F G H
[Link] 0.1188 0.2116 0.3318 0.5424 0.8479
10 27 48 76 124 194
11 28 50 78 127 199
12 28 51 80 130 204
13 29 52 82 133 208
14 29 53 83 135 211
15 30 53 84 137 214
16 30 54 85 138 216
17 30 54 85 139 218
18 30 55 86 140 219
19 31 55 86 140 220
20 31 55 86 141 220
21 31 55 86 141 220
22 31 55 86 141 220
23 31 55 86 141 220
24 31 55 86 141 220
25 31 55 86 141 220
26 31 55 86 141 220
27 31 55 86 141 220
28 31 55 86 141 220
29 31 55 86 141 220
30 31 55 86 141 220
Set O rifice Area cm
2
Pressure D E F G H
mmHG .766 1.365 2.141 3.499 5.47
254.0 46 82 129 211 330
279.4 48 85 133 216 338
304.8 48 87 136 221 347
330.2 49 88 139 226 353
355.6 49 90 141 229 358
381.0 51 90 143 233 364
406.4 51 92 144 234 367
431.8 51 92 144 236 370
457.2 51 93 146 238 372
482.6 53 93 146 238 374
508.0 53 93 146 240 374
533.4 53 93 146 240 374
558.8 53 93 146 240 374
584.2 53 93 146 240 374
609.6 53 93 146 240 374
635.0 53 93 146 240 374
660.4 53 93 146 240 374
685.8 53 93 146 240 374
711.2 53 93 146 240 374
736.6 53 93 146 240 374
762.0 53 93 146 240 374
SCFM NM
3
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** For other temperatures, please use temperature correction factor.
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FIGURE 10 SERIES SAFETY VALVE
APPLICATION DATA
GIndustrial Low Pressure Steam Heating Boilers
GCommercial Low Pressure Steam Heating Boilers
VALVE RATINGS
Pressure Temperature
M odel PSIG (bar) F (C)
All 5 to 15 -20 to 250
(.3 to 1) (-29 to 121)
APPLICABLE CODES
GASM E Section IV HV for Low Pressure Steam (when set @
15 PSI)
GCanadian Registration #0G0591.9C
FIGURE 10 SERIES
SIZES 34" 3"
PRESSURES to 15 PSIG at 250F
GMeets ASME Section IV Code for Steam
Service
GHV National Board Certified
GLow Cost
GHigh Capacity
GDependable
GTight Shutoff
GSharp Popping and Closing Action
GHigh Degree of Repeatability
GUnitized Body
MODELS
G0010 - Cast Iron Body, Bronze Seats
0 0 1 0 Z H A - 0 1 5
CODE SELECTION CHART
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
M odel O rifice Inlet Connec- Set Pressure
Size tions
Inlet Size-
Position 6
D =
3
4
E = 1
F = 1
1
4
G = 1
1
2
H = 2
J = 2
1
2
K = 3
Connections -
Position 7
A = M PT x FPT
Set Pressure-
Position 8, 9 & 10
__ __ __ = Actual Setting
Model -
Position 1, 2, 3 & 4
0010= Cast Iron Body, Bronze Seats
Orifice-
Position 5
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0010ZDA
3
4 Z 1 3
5
16 1
1
2 2
3
16 1
1
4 1
(20) (25) (76) (38) (56) (32) (.4)
0010ZEA 1 Z 1
1
4 4 2 2
5
8 1
1
2 2
(25) (32) (95) (51) (67) (38) (.9)
0010ZFA 1
1
4 Z 1
1
2 5 2
1
8 3 1
7
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(32) (40) (108) (54) (76) (48) (1.4)
0010ZGA 1
1
2 Z 2 5
1
8 2
3
16 3
3
16 2 4
(40) (50) (117) (56) (81) (51) (1.8)
0010ZHA 2 Z 2
1
2 6
11
16 2
7
8 4 3 8
(50) (65) (156) (73) (102) (76) (3.6)
0010ZJA 2
1
2 Z 2
1
2 8
3
8 3
3
8 4
3
8 3
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(65) (65) (194) (95) (111) (83) (6.3)
0010ZKA 3 Z 3 9
1
2 3
7
8 5
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8 4 22
(80) (80) (229) (98) (130) (102) (10)
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FIGURE 10 SERIES
SPECIFICATION
The valve shall meet the ASM E Section IV Code for low pressure steam
service. It shall be HV National Board Certified. The valve inlet and outlet shall
be one integral casting assuring proper alignment of disc, seat and spindle for
smooth action. The valve shall maintain a high degree of repeatability. The valve
shall be top guided by a disc guide fitted into the body. The valve shall have an
open lever assembly. The valve shall have a non-adjustable blowdown.
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
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DIMENSIONS inches (mm) AND WEIGHTS pounds (kg)
SATURATED STEAM CAPACITY CHARTMODEL 0010
ASME Section IV HV 90% rated at 33.3% Overpressure** LBS/HR (KGS/HR)
Set Valve & O rifice Area cm
2
Pressure 20 Z 25 25 Z 32 32 Z 40 40 Z 50 50 Z 65 65 Z 65 80 Z 80
Barg 1.78 3.16 4.94 7.14 12.65 19.76 25.58
0.4* 255 452 706 1022 1811 2828 4091
0.7* 321 569 889 1286 2279 3559 5148
LBS/HR KGS/HR
* Pressure settings below 15 PSIG (1.034 barg) are non code.
** Pressure settings below 15 PSIG (1 barg) are at 10%
overpressure.
Ref Part Name Material
1 Pull Ring SST
3 Compression Screw Stl. plated CI ASTM A108/A126
4 Seal Wire SST
5 Seal Lead
6 Lock Screw Brass ASTM B16
7 Drive Screw SST
8 Nameplate SST
9 Wave Washer Plated Steel
10 Spring Plated Steel
11 Disc Guide Brass/Bronze ASTM B135/B505
12 Spindle Pin Plated Steel
13 Spring Washer Plated Steel
14 Spindle Steel ASTM A108
15 Disc Brass/Bronze ASTM B16/B62
16 Seat Brass/Bronze ASTM B16/B505
17 Body Cast Iron ASTM A126
18 Sealant Sealant
* Add 1/4" to A dimension to allow for lift.
Set Valve & O rifice Area, in
2
Pressure
3
4 Z 1 1 Z 1
1
4 1
1
4 Z 1
1
2 1
1
2 Z 2 2 Z 2
1
2 2
1
2 Z 2
1
2 3 Z 3
PSIG 0.276 0.49 0.765 1.107 1.961 3.063 4.43
5* 243 431 673 974 1725 2694 3896
10* 318 565 883 1277 2263 3534 5112
15 394 700 1093 1581 2801 4375 6327
Consult Factory for capacities below 5 PSIG
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FIGURE 15LC SAFETY VALVE
APPLICATION DATA
GBulk Hauling Railroad and Truck Tank Cars
GHigh Volume Blowers
GCompressors
GDryers
GPneumatic Equipment
GTanks
VALVE RATINGS
Pressure Temperature
M odel PSIG (bar) F (C)
All 5 to 15 -20 to 400
(.3 to 1) (-29 to 204)
APPLICABLE CODES
GCanadian Registration #0G0591.9C 015C, 015LC
#0H0591.9C 015A, 015LA
FIGURE 15 SERIES
SIZES 34" 3"
PRESSURES to 15 PSIG at 400F
GAir & Non-hazardous Service
GLow Cost
GHigh Capacity
GCast Iron or Aluminum Body
GDependable
GTight Shutoff
GSharp Popping & Closing Action
GHigh Degree of Repeatability
GUnitized Body
OPTIONS
GStainless Trim
GSet Pressures 15 to 60 psi (Consult Factory)
GPolyurethane Soft Seat Available (Consult Factory)
MODELS
G015C - Cast Iron Body, Bronze Seats, Pull Ring
G015A - Cast Iron Body, Bronze Seats, Sealed Cap
G15LC - Aluminum Body on 015C (2 x 2
1
2 only)
G15LA - Aluminum Body on 015A (2 x 2
1
2 only)
0 1 5 C Z K A - 0 1 5
CODE SELECTION CHART
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
M odel O rifice Inlet Connec- Set Pressure
Size tions
Inlet Size-
Position 6
D =
3
4
E = 1
F = 1
1
4
G = 1
1
2
H = 2
J = 2
1
2
K = 3
Connections -
Position 7
A = M PT x FPT
Set Pressure-
Position 8, 9 & 10
__ __ __ = Actual Setting
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Model -
Position 1, 2, 3 & 4
015C = Cast Iron Body, Brz Seats, Pull Ring
015A = Cast Iron Body, Brz Seats, Sealed Cap
15LC = Aluminum Body on 015C (2 x 2
1
2 only)
15LA = Aluminum Body on 015A (2 x 2
1
2 only)
Orifice-
Position 5
Z
Spence Certified Assemblers Only
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Model Inlet Orifice Outlet A1 A2 B C E Hex Weight
****ZDA
3
4 Z 1 3
5
16 3 1
1
2 2
3
16 1
1
4 1
(20) (25) (76) (76) (38) (56) (32) (.4)
****ZEA 1 Z 1
1
4 4 3
3
4 2 2
5
8 1
1
2 2
(25) (32) (95) (95) (51) (67) (38) (.9)
****ZFA 1
1
4 Z 1
1
2 5 4
1
4 2
1
8 3 1
7
8 3
(32) (40) (108) (108) (54) (76) (48) (1.4)
****ZGA 1
1
2 Z 2 5
1
8 4
5
8 2
3
16 3
3
16 2 4
(40) (50) (117) (117) (56) (81) (51) (1.8)
****ZHA 2 Z 2
1
2 6
11
16 6
1
8 2
7
8 4 3 8
(50) (65) (156) (156) (73) (102) (76) (3.6)
****ZJA 2
1
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1
2 8
3
8 7
5
8 3
3
8 4
3
8 3
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(65) (65) (194) (194) (95) (111) (83) (6.3)
****ZKA 3 Z 3 9
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(80) (80) (229) (229) (98) (130) (102) (10)
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FIGURE 15 SERIES
SPECIFICATION
The valve inlet and outlet shall be one integral casting assuring
proper alignment of disc, seat and spindle for smooth action. The
valve shall maintain a high degree of repeatability. The valve shall
be top guided by a disc guide fitted into the body. The valve shall
have a non-adjustable blowdown.
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
* Pressure settings below 15 PSIG (1.034 barg) are non code.
**Only 2" size is ASME Certified.
AIR CAPACITY CHART MODELS 015C, 015A, 15LC, 15LA
**ASME Section VIII UV 90% rated at 3 PSI Overpressure SCFM (M
3
/HR)
Set Valve & O rifice Area, in
2
Pressure
3
4 Z 1 1 Z 1
1
4 1
1
4 Z 1
1
2 1
1
2 Z 2 2 Z 2
1
2 2
1
2 Z 2
1
2 3 Z 3
PSIG 0.276 0.49 0.765 1.107 1.961 3.063 4.43
5* 82 145 226 328 579 906 1311
10* 100 177 276 400 706 1105 1599
15 118 209 326 472 834 1305 1888
Set Valve & O rifice Area cm
2
Pressure 20 Z 25 25 Z 32 32 Z 40 40 Z 50 50 Z 65 65 Z 65 80 Z 80
Barg 1.78 3.16 4.94 7.14 12.65 19.76 25.58
0.4* 144 255 398 576 1018 1593 2305
0.7* 171 302 472 683 1207 1888 2732
1.0* 197 350 545 790 1395 2183 3159
SCFM M
3
/HR
Ref Part Name Material
1 Pull Ring SST
3 Compression Screw Stl. plated CI ASTM A108/A126
4 Seal Wire SST
5 Seal Lead
6 Lock Screw Brass ASTM B16
7 Drive Screw SST
8 Nameplate SST
9 Wave Washer Plated Steel
10 Spring Plated Steel
11 Disc Guide Brass/Bronze ASTM B135/B505
12 Spindle Pin Plated Steel
13 Spring Washer Plated Steel
14 Spindle Steel ASTM A108
15 Disc Brass/Bronze ASTM B16/B62
16 Seat Brass/Bronze ASTM B16/B505
17 Body Cast Iron ASTM A126
Body Aluminum ASTM B26, A03560, T6
18 Sealant Sealant
19 Bushing 015A/15LA Brass ASTM B16
DIMENSIONS inches (mm) AND WEIGHTS pounds (kg)
**** Use appropriate Model Number.
A2
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FIGURE 15V SERIES SAFETY VALVE
APPLICATION DATA
GVacuum Pumps
GBulk Hauling Railroad & Truck Tank Cars
GPneumatic Equipment
GTanks
VALVE RATINGS
Pressure Temperature
M odel [Link] (mmHG) F (C)
All 5 to 30 -20 to 400
(.2 to 1) (-29 to 204)
APPLICABLE CODES
GCanadian Registration #0H0591.9C
FIGURE 15V SERIES
SIZES 34" 3"
PRESSURES to 30" HG at 400F
GVacuum Service
GLow Cost
GHigh Capacity
GCast Iron or Aluminum Body
GDependable
GTight Shutoff
GSharp Popping & Closing Action
GHigh Degree of Repeatability
GUnitized Body
OPTIONS
GStainless Trim
MODELS
G015V - Cast Iron Body, Bronze Seats, Vacuum Service
G015LV - Aluminum Body on 015V (2" x 2
1
2" only)
0 0 5 2 Z H Z - 0 1 5
CODE SELECTION CHART
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
M odel O rifice Inlet Connec- Set Pressure
Size tions
Orifice-
Position 5
Z
Inlet Size-
Position 6
H = 2
Connections -
Position 7
Z
Set Pressure-
Position 8, 9 & 10
__ __ __ = Actual Setting
Model -
Position 1, 2, 3 & 4
0050= Bronze Body, Viton Soft Seat
0051= Pull Ring on 0050
0052= Aluminum Body, Viton Soft Seat
0053= Pull Ring on 0052
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FIGURE 15V SERIES
SPECIFICATION
The valve inlet and outlet shall be one integral casting assuring
proper alignment of disc, seat and spindle for smooth action. The
valve shall maintain a high degree of repeatability. The valve shall
be top guided by a disc guide fitted into the body. The valve shall
have a non-adjustable blowdown.
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
*Valve outlet should be mounted at vacuum side of system.
Model Inlet Orifice Outlet* A1 B C E Hex Weight
****ZDA
3
4 Z 1 3 1
1
2 2
3
16 1
1
4 1
(20) (25) (76) (38) (56) (32) (.4)
****ZEA 1 Z 1
1
4 3
3
4 2 2
5
8 1
1
2 2
(25) (32) (95) (51) (67) (38) (.9)
****ZFA 1
1
4 Z 1
1
2 4
1
4 2
1
8 3 1
7
8 3
(32) (40) (108) (54) (76) (48) (1.4)
****ZGA 1
1
2 Z 2 4
5
8 2
3
16 3
3
16 2 4
(40) (50) (117) (56) (81) (51) (1.8)
****ZHA 2 Z 2
1
2 6
1
8 2
7
8 4 3 8
(50) (65) (156) (73) (102) (76) (3.6)
****ZJA 2
1
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1
2 7
5
8 3
3
8 4
3
8 3
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(65) (65) (194) (95) (111) (83) (6.3)
****ZKA 3 Z 3 9 3
7
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1
8 4 22
(80) (80) (229) (98) (130) (102) (10)
DIMENSIONS inches (mm) AND WEIGHTS pounds (kg)
**** Add appropriate model number * Valve outlet should be mounted at vacuum side of system.
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Rated Flow SCFM (M
3
/HR)
Set* Valve & O rifice Area, in
2
*
Pressure
3
4 Z 1 1 Z 1
1
4 1
1
4 Z 1
1
2 1
1
2 Z 2 2 Z 2
1
2 2
1
2 Z 2
1
2 3 Z 3
in. HG 0.276 0.49 0.765 1.107 1.961 3.063 4.43
5 36 85 132 191 337 528 764
6 39 90 140 203 359 561 812
7 41 94 147 213 376 588 851
8 42 98 152 221 389 609 881
9 43 100 156 227 400 625 904
10 44 102 159 231 407 637 922
11 45 104 161 234 412 645 933
12 45 104 162 236 415 650 940
12.8-30 45 105 163 236 417 651 943
Set Valve & O rifice Area cm
2
*
Pressure 20 Z 25 25 Z 32 32 Z 40 40 Z 50 50 Z 65 65 Z 65 80 Z 80
mmHG 1.78 3.16 4.94 7.14 12.65 19.76 25.58
127 62 144 224 325 573 897 1297
152 66 153 238 346 610 953 1380
178 69 160 249 362 639 999 1445
203 71 166 258 375 661 1034 1497
229 73 171 265 385 679 1062 1536
254 75 174 270 392 692 1082 1566
279 76 176 274 397 701 1096 1586
305 76 177 276 400 706 1104 1597
325-762 76 178 276 401 708 1107 1601
SCFM
M
3
/HR
Ref Part Name Material
1A Body Cast ASTM A126
1B Body Aluminum ASTM B26, A03560, T6
2 Seat Bronze ASTM B505
3 Disc Brass/Bronze ASTM B505
4 Disc Guide Brass ASTM B135
5 Spindle Steel ASTM A108
6 Spindle Pin Plated Steel
7 Spring Plated Steel
8 Spring Washer Plated Steel
9 Wave Washer Plated Steel
10 Compression Screw Cast Iron ASTM A126
13 Lock Screw Brass ASTM B16
14 Seal Lead
15 Seal Wire SST
16 Nameplate SST
17 Drive Screw SST
18 Bushing Brass ASTM B16
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FIGURE 50 SERIES SAFETY VALVE
APPLICATION DATA
GBulk Hauling Truck Tank Trailers
GBulk Hauling Railroad Tank Cars
GStorage Vessels for Powdered Solids (flour, cement, etc.)
VALVE RATINGS
Pressure Temperature
M odel PSIG (bar) F (C)
All 10 to 30 -20 to 225
(.7 to 2.1) (-29 to 107)
APPLICABLE CODES
GCanadian Registration #0G0591.9C
FIGURE 50 SERIES
SIZES 2"
PRESSURES to 30 PSIG at 225F
GAir, Gas, Vapors and Powdered Solids
GHigh Capacity
GTamper Proof Spring Setting
GWeatherproof
GSpring Chamber Isolated from Process
Fluid
GSoft Seat Seal
GBronze or Aluminum Body
MODELS
G0050 - Bronze Body, Viton Soft Seat
G0051 - Pull Ring on 0050
G0052 - Aluminum Body, Viton Soft Seat
G0053 - Pull Ring on 0052
0 0 5 2 Z H Z - 0 1 5
CODE SELECTION CHART
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
M odel O rifice Inlet Connec- Set Pressure
Size tions
Orifice-
Position 5
Z
Inlet Size-
Position 6
H = 2
Connections -
Position 7
Z
Set Pressure-
Position 8, 9 & 10
__ __ __ = Actual Setting
LAS - Loosely Assembled

Model -
Position 1, 2, 3 & 4
0050= Bronze Body, Viton Soft Seat
0051= Pull Ring on 0050
0052= Aluminum Body, Viton Soft Seat
0053= Pull Ring on 0052
Spence Certified Assemblers Only
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SPECIFICATION
The valve shall meet the ASM E Section VIII Code for air services.
It shall be UV National Board Certified. The valve setting shall be
tamper resistant. The valve shall be weatherproof and the
diaphragm shall completely seal the spring chamber from the
process fluid. The valve shall have an O -ring seat seal for tight
shutoff.
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
A
AIR CAPACITY CHART MODELS 0050, 0051, 0052, 0053
ASME Section VIII UV 90% rated at 10% Slope SCFM (NM
3
/HR)
Set O rifice Area, in
2
Pressure
2.011
PSIG
10* 637
15 752
20 867
25 982
30 1097
1.0 25.3
Set O rifice Area cm
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Pressure
12.97
Barg
0.6* 1082
0.8* 1278
1.0* 1473
1.2 1669
0.1 43.0
SCFM NM
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Model Inlet Orifice Outlet A B E Weight
0050ZHZ 2 Z Atmosphere 5
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32 5
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8 3 7
(50) (129) (136) (76) (3.2)
0051ZHZ 2 Z Atmosphere 6 5
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8 3 7
(50) (152) (136) (76) (3.2)
0052ZHZ 2 Z Atmosphere 5
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32 5
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(50) (129) (136) (76) (1.4)
0053ZHZ 2 Z Atmosphere 6 5
3
8 3 3
(50) (152) (136) (76) (1.4)
DIMENSIONS* inches (mm) AND WEIGHTS pounds (kg)
Ref Part Name Material
1 Pull Ring SST
3 Spindle (0051/0053) Steel ASTM A108. 12L14
4A Cover Bronze ASTM B62
4B Cover Aluminum ASTM B 26, A03560, T6
5 Spring Steel ASTM A228, Plated
6 Disc Nut Steel, Plated
7 Retaining Ring Steel, Plated
8 Weather Seal Viton
9 Wave Spring Steel, Plated
10 Washer Steel, Plated
11 Diaphragm Nylon Reinforced
12 Disc Washer Plated Steel
13 Disc ASTM B16, C36000, H02
14 Seat Seal Viton
15A Body Bronze ASME SB62
15B Body Aluminum ASTM B26, A03560, T6
16 Fender Washer Steel, Plated
17 Nameplate SST
18 Drive Screw SST
B
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* Pressure settings below 15 PSIG (1.034 barg) are non code.
Lead seal plus SS wire not shown
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APPLICATION DATA
GSteam Boilers
GSteam Pressure Reducing Stations
GSteam Pressure Vessels & Lines
VALVE RATINGS
Pressure Temperature
M odel PSIG (bar) F (C)
All 250 406
(17.2) (208)
DRIP PAN ELBOW
SIZES 3/4" 8"
PRESSURES to 250 PSIG at 406F
GCollects Discharge Condensate from
Steam Systems
GReturns Condensate to Safe Areas
GIncreases Life of Safety Valves
GReduces Discharge Piping Strain
GFemale NPT or Flange Connections
GCompatible with All Spence ASME Safety
Valves
GHelps Prevent Injury & Property Damage
MODELS
GDPE - Drip Pan Elbow, Cast Iron
D P E - H
CODE SELECTION CHART
1 2 3 4
M odel
Size
Size-
Position 4
D =
3
4
E = 1
F = 1
1
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G = 1
1
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J = 2
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K = 3
M = 4
P = 6
Q = 8
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Position 1, 2 & 3
DPE = Drip Pan Elbow, Cast Iron
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DRIP PAN ELBOW
SPECIFICATION
The Drip Pan Elbow shall be a minimum of the size of the safety
valve discharge and installed on the discharge side of the safety
valve. It shall be made of cast iron and conform to the Power
Piping Code. It shall have a pan to collect condensate in the
steam riser pipe and a drain to pipe away the condensate.
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Body Cast Iron
ASTM A126 Class B
Model Outlet A B C D E F G Weight
DPE-D
3
4 2 3
3
4 2
3
4 2 1
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8 1
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2 2
(51) (95) (70) (51) (25) (10) (38) (.9)
DPE-E 1 2 3
3
4 2
3
4 2 1
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8 1
1
2 2
(51) (95) (70) (51) (25) (10) (38) (.9)
DPE-F 1
1
4 2.5 5
1
2 4
15
16 4
1
8 1
7
16
3
8 2
1
8 4
(65) (140) (125) (105) (37) (10) (54) (1.8)
DPE-G 1
1
2 2.5 5
1
2 4
15
16 4
1
8 1
7
16
3
8 2
1
8 4
(65) (140) (125) (105) (37) (10) (54) (1.8)
DPE-H 2 3 6
1
4 4
5
8 3
5
8 1
5
8
1
2 2
1
4 6
(76) (159) (117) (92) (41) (13) (57) (2.7)
DPE-J 2
1
2 4 7
3
8 5
9
16 4
5
16 1
15
16
3
4 2
11
16 11
(102) (187) (141) (110) (49) (19) (68) (5.0)
DPE-K 3 4 8 6
1
2 4
7
8 2
5
16
3
4 3
1
8 14
(102) (203) (165) (124) (59) (19) (79) (6.4)
DPE-M 4 6 9
5
8 8
1
4 5
3
4 2
7
8
3
4 3
3
4 26
(152) (244) (210) (146) (73) (19) (95) (11.8)
DPE-P* 6 8 12
3
4 11
9
16 7
9
16 4
3
16
3
4 8 74
(203) (324) (294) (192) (106) (19) (203) (33.6)
DPE-Q* 8 10 16
1
2 14
3
8 9
9
16 5
3
4 1 10
3
4 100
(254) (419) (378) (243) (146) (25) (273) (45.4)
DIMENSIONS* inches (mm) AND WEIGHTS pounds (kg)
*6" and 8" Drip Pan Elbows have integral 125#flange.
Make as short
as possible
F Nom. Pipe Size
Drain to Waste
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BASICS OF RELIEF VALVES
Types of Relieving Devices
Pressure Relief Valve - A pressure relief device designed to
re-close and prevent the further flow of fluid after normal
conditions have been restored.
GSafety Valve- An automatic pressure relieving device
actuated by the static pressure upstream of the valve,
and characterized by rapid full opening or pop action.
It is used for steam, gas or vapor service
GRelief Valve- An automatic pressure relieving device
actuated by the static pressure upstream of the valve,
opening in direct proportion to the pressure increase.
It is used primarily for liquid service.
GSafety Relief Valve- An automatic pressure relieving
device suitable for use as either a safety or relief valve,
depending on application.
GConventional Safety Relief Valve- A safety relief valve
having its spring housing vented to the discharge side
and which is directly affected by fluctuations in
backpressure.
GBalanced-Bellows Safety Relief Valve- A safety relief
valve incorporation in its design a means of compensation
for fluctuations due to backpressure.
GPilot Operated Pressure Relief Valve- A pressure
relief valve in which the major relieving valve is combined
with and is controlled by a self-actuated auxiliary
pressure relief valve.
Temperature Relief Valve (P&T) - A pressure relief valve
which may be actuated by external or internal temperature or
by pressure o the inlet side.
Rupture Disc - A nonre-closing pressure relief device actu-
ated by inlet static pressure and designed to function by the
bursting of a pressure containing disc.
Breaking Pin Device- A nonre-closing pressure relief device
actuated by inlet static pressure and designed to function by
the breakage of a load-carrying section of a pin which
supports a pressure containing member.
Parts
Nozzle- The pressure containing element which constitutes
the inlet flow passage and includes the fixed portion of the
seat closure. The nozzle can be of two designs: Full-nozzle or
Semi-nozzle.
GFull Nozzle- a single member extending from the face
of the inlet flange to the valve seat.
GSemi-Nozzle- the lower part of the inlet throat is
formed by the body casting and the upper part is valve
seat threaded or welded into the valve body
Disc - The pressure containing movable element of a pressure
relief valve which effects closure.
Trim- Internal parts. Specifically the seat (nozzle) & disc.
Orifice- A computed area of flow for use in flow formulas to
determine the capacity of a pressure relief valve.
Huddling Chamber - The annular pressure chamber located
beyond the valve seat for the purpose of generating a popping
characteristic.
Lifting Device (Lever) - A device to manually open a pres-
sure relief valve by the application of external force to lessen
the spring loading which holds the valve closed. Lifting devices
can be an open lever or a packed lever (fully enclosed design).
Balanced Bellows - A bellows designed so that the effective
area of the bellow is equivalent to that of the valve seat, there-
by canceling out the additive effect of the backpressure. Bal-
anced bellows are used for the following reasons: Backpres-
sure is excessive or variable, fluid is highly viscous or slurry, or
the fluid is corrosive to the upper works of the valve.
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BASICS OF RELIEF VALVES, CONTD.
Operational Characteristics
Rated Capacity- The measured flow at an authorized per-
cent overpressure permitted by the applicable code. Rated
capacity is generally expressed in lbs/hr for Steam, SCFM for
gases and GPM for liquids.
Operating Pressure- The pressure to which the vessel is
usually subjected in normal service.
Set Pressure- The inlet pressure at which the valve is
adjusted to open under service conditions. O n a relief valve
(liquid service), this is considered the point at which the first
continuous stream of water starts to discharge and runs
vertically down from the outlet of the valve. O n a safety valve
(Steam, air or gas) it is the inlet pressure at which the valve
pops (not the point of first audible simmer or warning).
Cold Differential Test Pressure (CDTP) - The inlet static
pressure at which a pressure relief valve is adjusted to open
on the test stand. This test pressure includes corrections for
service conditions of backpressure and/or temperature.
Simmer (Warn/Pre-Open) - The audible or visible escape
of fluid between the seat and disc at an inlet static pressure
below set pressure and at no measurable capacity. All pres-
sure relief valves will have some simmer. Typically a metal
seated valve will simmer at 90% of the set pressure and a
soft seated valve will simmer at 95% of the set pressure.
Coefficient of Discharge- The ratio of the measured
relieving capacity to the theoretical relieving capacity.
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) - The
maximum gauge pressure permissible in a vessel at a desig-
nated temperature.
Overpressure- The pressure increase over the set pressure
of a pressure relief valve, usually expressed as a percentage
of the set pressure.
Accumulation- The pressure increase over the maximum
allowable working pressure (M AWP) of the vessel during dis-
charge through the pressure relief valve usually expressed as
a percentage of the set pressure.
Blowdown- The difference between the actual set pressure
of a pressure relief valve and the actual reseating pressure,
expressed as a percentage of the set pressure or in pres-
sure units.
Leak Test Pressure- The specified inlet static pressure at
which a standard quantitative seat leakage test is performed.
Backpressure- Pressure from the discharge side of a
pressure relief valve. There are two types of backpressure:
Constant Backpressure and Variable Backpressure.
GConstant Backpressure- Backpressure which does
not change appreciably under any condition of operation,
whether or not the pressure relief valve is open or closed.
A conventional relief valve may be used, provided the
spring setting is reduced by the amount of the constant
backpressure.
GVariable Backpressure- Pressure from the outlet side
of the relief valve as a result of the Superimposed Variable
Backpressure or Built-up Backpressure.
GSuperimposed Variable Backpressure- A variable
backpressure that is present before the pressure relief
valve starts to open. It is usually the result of one or more
valves discharging into a common header, causing a
varying degree of backpressure on each valve connected
to the system. It will cause the spring set pressure to be
increased an amount equal to the backpressure. It can
be negated by the use of a bellows-style relief valve.
GBuilt-up Backpressure- Pressure which develops at
the valve outlet as a result of flow after the pressure relief
valve has opened.
Lift - The actual travel of the disc away from the closed
position when a valve is relieving.
Chatter - Abnormal, rapid reciprocation movement of the
disc on the seat of a pressure relief valve.
Safety Valves are pressure relief devices actuated by inlet
static pressure and characterized by rapid opening or
pop action. The difference between Safety Valves from
different manufacturers is how well they do this.
Spence Figure 31 Safety Valves Dual Ring Control allows
for finer adjustment of the popping action and length of
blowdown. This allows exceptional flow efficiency and
maximum lifting force while minimizing system energy loss.
DUAL RING CONTROL
CLOSED OPENING OPEN
System pressure is pushing up-
ward against the disk which is held
closed by the downward force of
the spring against the spindle.
When system pressure rises above the set
pressure of the spring, the disc begins to lift.
This simmer/warn stage allows system pressure
to enter the huddling chamber where it acts
on a larger, secondary area of the disc. This
magnified force causes the valve to pop open.
As pressure increases, the disc
continues to lift until fully open.
When pressure is reduced to a
level below the set point of the
valve, the spring force against the
spindle will snap shut the disc.
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GENERAL
1. Recommend a 20% or 10 PSIG differential between oper-
ating and set pressure, whichever is greater. The set pres-
sure of each pressure relief valve must be in conformance
with limits specified in the appropriate ASM E code.
2. Relieving Capacity
a. ASM E Section I - The minimum required relieving capacity
of the pressure relief valve for all types of boilers shall not
be less than the maximum designed steaming capacity
as determined by the M anufacturer and shall be based
on the capacity of all the fuel burning equipment as
limited by other boiler functions. (ASM E Section I, PG-
67.2.1, 1998)
b. ASM E Section VIII - The minimum required relieving capa-
city shall be sufficient to carry off the maximum quantity
that can be generated or supplied to the attached
equipment without permitting a rise in pressure within the
vessel with appropriate overpressure condition above the
maximum allowable working pressure.
3. Pressure relief valves should not be oversized. O versizing a
pressure relief valve will cause chatter. A multiple valve
selection should be used in order to eliminate the possibility
of chattering. Use a multiple valve installation when:
a. The maximum specified capacity requires selection of a
pressure relief valve greater than 6 inch pipe size.
b. When it is more economical to install two smaller valves
than one very large one.
c. If the normal operating capacity of the system is less
than approximately 50% of the valve capacity. In this
case the volume is not sufficient to keep the valve in its
open position and the spring will push the valve closed
causing chattering. The first pressure relief valve should
be sized on the normal operating capacity and the
remaining should be sized on the additional capacity that
can be required during the maximum possible capacity
of the system.
SINGLE VALVE INSTALLATION
1. Set pressure of the pressure relief valve shall be set at or
below the M aximum Allowable Working Pressure (M AWP)
of the weakest item in the system. This includes but is not
limited to Steam Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Equipment
and Piping Systems.
2. O verpressure
a. ASM E Section I - The pressure cannot rise more than
6% above the maximum allowable working pressure
(ASM E Section I, PG-67.2, 1998)
b. ASM E Section VIII - The pressure cannot rise more than
10% or 3 psi, whichever is greater, above the M AWP.
(ASM E Section VIII, UG-125 (c), 1998).
MULTIPLE VALVE INSTALLATION
1. O verpressure
a. ASM E Section I - The pressure cannot rise more than
6% above the maximum allowable working pressure
(ASM E Section I, PG-67.2, 1998)
b. ASM E Section VIII - The pressure cannot rise more than
16% or 4 psi, whichever is greater, above the maximum
allowable working pressure (ASM E Section VIII, UG-125
(c)(1), 1998).
2. Set Pressure
a. ASM E Section I - O ne or more safety valves shall be set
at or below the maximum allowable working pressure. If
additional valves are used the highest pressure setting
shall not exceed the M AWP by more than 3% . The
complete range of pressure settings of all the saturated
steam safety valves shall not exceed 10% of the highest
set pressure to which any valve is set. (ASM E Section I,
PG-67.3, 1998)
b. Section VIII - O ne valve need to be set at or below the
M AWP and the other valves can be set at a higher pres-
sure not to exceed 105% of the M AWP of the weakest
item in the system. (ASM E Section VIII, UG-134, 1998)
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES
IN PRESSURE REDUCING STATIONS
There has been much debate in regards to the sizing of
Pressure Relief Valves in Pressure Reducing Stations. The
sizing guidelines presented below are the recommendations
of Spence Engineering. These recommendations are conser-
vative and based on the worst case scenarios. The guidelines
are in agreement with the ASM E Section VIII code, the
National Board Inspection Code and the Power Piping Code
ASM E B31.1. It is important to understand that each local
jurisdiction may have its own set of approved practices and
those practices should be followed.
All sizing is based on maximum capacity from the source and
piping is in accordance with handling the maximum pressure
from the source. Determination of capacity through a given
pipe size is complicated. Spence recommends the compu-
tation of such values should be through published fluid
dynamics reference materials. If the capacity through the pipe
is unknown, Spence suggests that when sizing for the limiting
value, use the maximum capacity of the first pressure redu-
cing valve and by-pass in the system or maximum capacity
from the source, whichever is less.
A. Single Stage Reducing Stations
1. Where pressure reducing valves are used, one or more
pressure relief valves shall be provided on the low pressure
side of the system. O therwise, the piping and equipment
on the low pressure side of the system shall be designed
to withstand the upstream design pressure. The relieving
capacity provided shall be such that the design pressure of
the low pressure system will not be exceeded if the reducing
valve fails open (ASM E B31.1 section 122.5.1, 1995)
SIZING GUIDELINES
TYPE ED PRESSURE
REGULATOR
FIGURE A
FIG. 41 SAFETY
RELIEF VALVE
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2. Size SRV for pressure drop across regulator using regulator
high side pressure and the safety relief valve set pressure.
3. Hand controlled bypass valves having a capacity no greater
than the reducing valve may be installed around pressure
reducing valves if the downstream piping is protected by
relief valves as required in section ASM E B31.1 Section
122.5.1 or if the design pressure of the downstream piping
system and equipment is at least as high as the upstream
pressure (ASM E B31.1 section 122.5.2, 1995)
4. When a pressure reducing valve is installed, there are two
possibilities of introducing boiler pressure into the low
pressure system. It is necessary to determine the flow
under both circumstances and check that the size of the
pressure relief valve under either condition will be adequate.
The two possibilities are:
a) the failure of the pressure reducing valve so that it remains
at 100% full travel
b) the possibility of the by-pass valve being wide open
(National Board Inspection Code ANSI/NB-23, Appendix G,
1999)
When taking into consideration the worst possible scenario,
Spence Engineering recommends that the pressure relief
valve be sized for the maximum flow through both the
pressure reducing valve and the by-pass or the
maximum possible flow through the downstream piping
whichever is less. Consideration should be given to the
maximum capacity of the source x.
For unknown regulator and/or bypass valve capacities, see
Section E for approximate sizing formulas
5. When calculating the maximum possible flow through the
regulator, in all cases your sizing should be based on the
largest orifice size available in the pipe size of the regulator
. It may be possible that an originally supplied reduced
orifice can be changed in the field to a full port orifice with-
out any consideration to the effect on the capacity of the
Pressure Relief Valve.
6. In determining the maximum flow through the pressure
reducing valve when the valve fails, the failure mode should
be considered when the valve plug has reached 100% full
travel .
B. Parallel Pressure Reducing Stations
1. When sizing a pressure relief valve in a parallel pressure
reducing station, the conditions listed above in (A) should
all be met.
2. In the case of failure of the pressure reducing valve, the
capacity shall be sized on the basis of the possibility that
both valves & would fail open at the same time plus
the by-pass or the maximum possible flow through the
downstream piping, whichever is less . Consideration
should be given to the maximum capacity of the source x.
3. Size SRV for pressure drop across regulator using regulator
high side pressure and the safety relief valve set pressure.
C. Two Stage Pressure Reducing Stations
1. When sizing a pressure relief valve in a two stage pressure
reducing station, the conditions listed above in (A) should
all be met.
2. In the case of failure of the pressure reducing valve, the
capacity shall be sized on the basis of the high side pres-
sure regulator (National Board Inspection Code ANSI/NB-23,
Appendix G, 1999) having the largest possible orifice size
plus the bypass or the maximum possible flow through
the downstream piping, whichever is less. Consideration
should be given to the maximum capacity of the source x.
3. If an intermediate pressure line is taken off between the
pressure reducing valves then this line and the final low
side shall be protected by pressure relief valves sized on
the basis of the high side pressure and the largest possible
orifice size of the first pressure reducing valve in the line
(National Board Inspection Code ANSI/NB-23, Appendix G,
1999) plus the bypass or the maximum possible flow
through the downstream pipe , whichever is less. Consi-
deration should be given to the maximum capacity of the
source x.
SIZING GUIDELINES CONTD
TYPE ED PRESSURE
REGULATOR
TYPE ED PRESSURE
REGULATOR
FIGURE B
FIG. 41 SAFETY
RELIEF VALVE
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TYPE ED PRESSURE
REGULATOR
FIGURE C
FIG. 41 SAFETY
RELIEF VALVE
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TYPE ED PRESSURE
REGULATOR
FIGURE D
FIG. 41 SAFETY
RELIEF VALVE
FIG. 41 SAFETY
RELIEF VALVE
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4. If an intermediate by-pass line is designed in between the
pressure reducing valves then the final low side shall be
protected by a pressure relief valve sized on the basis of
the high side pressure and the largest possible orifice size
of the first of the two pressure reducing valves plus the
bypass valves , and or the maximum possible flow
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source x.
5. Size SRV for pressure drop across regulator using regulator
high side pressure and the safety relief valve set pressure.
D. Two Stage Parallel Pressure Reducing Station
1. Sizing is based whenever any condition from (B) and any
condition from (C) applies.
2. In addition, all sizing should be based on maximum
capacity from sources.
E. When Flow Coefficients Are Not Known
For sizing Spence regulators and/or control valves:
For all other manufacturers valves where flow coefficients are
not known, the following may be approximated.
It is possible that the flow coefficients K and K
1
may not be
known and in such instances for approximating the flow, a
factor of 1/3 may be substituted for K and 1/2 for K
1
.
The formulas in E above then become:
W =1/3AC for the capacity through the pressure reducing
valve and
W =1/2A
1
for the capacity through the by-pass valve
WHERE:
W =steam flow, in lbs/hr through the pressure reducing valve
A =internal area in sq. in. of the inlet pipe size of the
pressure reducing valve (See Pipe Data Table)
A
1
=internal area in sq. in. of the pipe size of the bypass
around the pressure reducing valve (See Pipe Data Table)
C =flow of saturated steam through a 1 sq. in. pipe at
various pressure differentials (See Steam Capacity Table)
C
1
= flow of saturated steam through a 1 sp. In. pipe at
various pressure differentials (See Steam Capacity Table)
Caution should be exercised when substituting these factors
for the actual coefficients since this method will provide approx-
imate values only and the capacities so obtained may in fact
be lower than actual. It is recommended that the actual flow
coefficient be obtained from the pressure reducing valve
manufacture and reference books be consulted for the flow
coefficient of the by-pass valve (National Board Inspection
Code ANSI/NB-23, Appendix G, 1998).
SIZING GUIDELINES CONTD
TYPE ED
PRESSURE
REGULATOR
TYPE ED
PRESSURE
REGULATOR
FIGURE E
FIG. 41 SAFETY
RELIEF VALVE
3
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PIPE DATA TABLE
Nominal Approx.
Pipe Size, Actual external Approx. internal internal area
Inches diameter, inches diameter, inches square inches
3/8 0.675 0.49 0.19
1/2 0.840 0.62 0.3
3/4 1.050 0.82 0.53
1 1.315 1.05 0.86
1 1/4 1.660 1.38 1.5
1 1/2 1.900 1.61 2.04
2 2.375 2.07 3.36
2 1/2 2.875 2.47 4.78
3 3.500 3.07 7.39
3 1/3 4.000 3.55 9.89
4 4.500 4.03 12.73
5 5.563 5.05 19.99
6 6.625 6.07 28.89
8 8.625 8.07 51.15
10 10.750 10.19 81.55
12 12.750 12.09 114.8
Note: In applying these rules, the area of the pipe is always based upon standard weight pipe
and the inlet size of the pressure reducing valve.
Adapted from National Board Inspection Code ANSI/NB-23, Appendix G, 1998.
See Main Valve Sizing Formulas on page 68
See CV Data beginning on page 69
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O utlet PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE INLET PRESSURE, PSI
pres.
psi 1500 1450 1400 1350 1300 1250 1200 1150 1100 1050 1000 950 900
1000 76560 72970 69170 64950 60540 55570 49930 43930 35230 25500
950 77430 74180 70760 67000 63100 58770 53920 48610 42380 34890 24910
900 77750 74810 71720 68340 64870 61040 56820 52260 47050 41050 33490 23960
850 77830 74950 72160 69130 66020 62610 58900 54930 50480 45470 39660 29080 23190
800 75070 72330 69490 66700 63680 60390 56910 53060 48800 43980 38340 31610
750 69610 66880 64270 61260 58200 54840 51170 47080 42420 37110
700 66900 64270 61520 58820 55870 52670 49170 45230 40860
650 61550 56260 56260 53480 50440 47070 43400
600 56270 56270 53660 51020 48470 45010
550 53810 51040 48470 45800
500 45850
450 45870
O utlet PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE INLET PRESSURE, PSI
pres.
psi 850 800 750 700 650 600 550 500 450 400 350 300 250
800 22550
750 30600 21800
700 35730 29420 21020
650 39200 34250 28260 20190
600 41500 37470 32800 27090 19480
550 42840 39850 35730 31310 25940 18620
500 43330 40530 37610 33880 29760 24630 17720
450 43330 40730 38150 35260 31980 28080 23290 16680
400 40760 38220 35680 33050 29980 26380 21870 15760
350 33120 30690 27910 24570 20460 14790
300 33240 28140 25610 22620 18860 13630
250 28150 25650 23200 21000 17100 10800
200 21350 18250 15350 10900
175 18250 16000 12600
150 18250 16200 13400
125 18780 13600
110 13600
100 13600
85 13600
75 13600
60 13630
O utlet PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE INLET PRESSURE, PSI
pres.
psi 200 175 150 125 100 85 75 60 50 40 30 25 0
175 7250
150 9540 6750
125 10800 8780 6220
110 11000 9460 7420 4550
100 11000 9760 7970 5630
85 11000 8480 6640 4070
75 11000 7050 4980 3150
60 11000 7200 5750 4540 3520
50 11000 5920 5000 4230 2680
40 11000 5140 4630 3480 2470
30 11050 3860 3140 2210
25 3340 2580 1485
15 2830 2320 1800
10 2060
CAPACITY OF SATURATED STEAM TABLE
(lb/hr) per sq. in. of pipe area
Where capacities are not shown for inlet and outlet conditions, use the highest capacity shown under the applicable inlet pressure column.
Adapted from National Board Inspection Code ANSI/NB-23, Appendix G, 1998.
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SAFETY VALVE SIZING BY COMPUTATION
FORMULA KEY
ASME SECTION I
POWER BOILERS
W
A =
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51.45 K
d
PK
sh
K
b
K
n
ASME SECTION IV
HEATING BOILERS
W
A =
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51.45 K
d
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b
ASME SECTION VIII PRESSURE VESSELS
A = Actual discharge area through the valve at developed lift,
inches
2
See formulas below
C = Constant for gas or vapor based on ratio of specific heats
C
p
/C
v
G = Specific gravity of fluid (Relates the densities of a fluid to that
of a standard fluid)
1.0 for water @ 70F and air at 14.7 psia and 60F
K
b
= Dimensionless number used to correct for the reduction in
capacity due to effect of backpressure:
For conventional valves:
For balanced bellows valves:
K
d
= Coefficient of discharge (including 90% de-rating)
K
n
= Napier steam correction factor for set pressures between
1423 and 2900 psig:
<1423 psig K
n
= 1.00
.1906P 1000
>1423 psig K
n
=
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.2292P 1061
K
p
= Correction factor for overpressure
= 1.0 at 25% overpressure
K
sh
= Steam superheat correction factor (use 1.00 for saturated
steam)
K
v
= Capacity correction factor for viscosity
K
w
= Liquid capacity correction factor for backpressure service
balanced bellows valves only
M = M olecular weight
P = Stamped set pressure + overpressure + 14.7 psia
P = [Stamped set pressure + 3 psi or 10% (whichever is greater)]
backpressure, psi
P
1
= [Stamped set pressure + 3 psi or 25% (whichever is greater)]
backpressure, psi
T = Absolute temperature at inlet, R (degrees F + 460)
W = Rated capacity, Steam (lbs/hr), Air (SCFM ),
Gas or Vapor (lbs/hr or SCFM ), Liquid (GPM )
Z = Compressibility factor corresponding to T and P for gas and
vapor (If unknown, use 1.0)
STEAM (LBS/HR)
W
A =
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51.5 K
d
PK
sh
K
b
K
n
AIR (SCFM)
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WT
A =
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418 K
d
PK
b
LIQUID10% OVERPRESSURE
(GPM) CODE
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WG
A =
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38.0 K
d
P K
v
K
w
LIQUID25% OVERPRESSURE
(GPM) NON CODE
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WG
A =
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38.0 K
d
P
1
K
p
K
v
K
w
GAS OR VAPOR (SCFM)
__ __ __
WG T Z
A =
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1.175 CK
d
PK
b
GAS OR VAPOR (LBS/HR)
__ __
WT Z
A =
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CK
d
P

M K
b
See Graph E5 on page 58
See Graph E6 on page 59
See Table E1 on page 55
See Spence Testing Specification Chart page 61
See Tables E2 and E3 beginning on page 55
See Table E2 on page 55
See Table E4 on page 57
See Table E7 on page 59
See Graph E8 on page 60
See Graph E9 on page 60
See Table E2 on page 55
All sizing equations are in compliance with API 520 Part I 1997.
Please refer to that document for further information on sizing.
The user is responsible for verifying that these are the currently
accepted formulae and for contacting the manufacturer(s) for
all applicable required coefficients. Neither Spence Engineering
Company nor its agents assume any liability for improperly
sized valves.
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TABLE E1SPENCE VALVE COEFFICIENTS (K
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(90% de-rated, as required by ASME)
TABLE E2TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF GASES
Model Steam/Air/Gas/Vapor (Kd) Liquid (Kd)
Figure 31 Series Bronze .878
Figure 31 Series Cast Iron .878
Figure 800 Series .878 .752
Figure 10 Series .800
Figure 15 Series .711
Figure 50 Series .624
Gas or Vapor Ratio of Specific Heats Coefficient Molecular Weight Specific Gravity
(k) @14.7 psia (C) (M) (Air=1)
Acetylene 1.25 342 26.04 .899
Acetic Acid 1.15 332 60.05 2.073
Air 1.40 356 28.97 1.00
Ammonia 1.30 347 17.03 .588
Argon 1.66 377 39.94 1.379
Benzene 1.12 329 78.11 2.696
N-Butane 1.18 335 58.12 2.006
Iso-Butane 1.19 336 58.12 2.006
Carbon Dioxide 1.29 346 44.01 1.519
Carbon Monoxide 1.40 356 28.01 .967
Chlorine 1.35 352 70.90 2.447
Ethane 1.19 336 30.07 1.038
Ethyl Alcohol 1.13 330 46.07 1.590
Ethylene 1.24 341 28.03 0.968
Freon 11 1.14 331 137.37 4.742
Freon 12 1.14 331 120.92 4.742
Freon 22 1.18 335 86.48 2.985
Freon 114 1.09 326 170.93 5.900
Helium 1.66 377 4.02 0.139
Hydrochloric Acid 1.41 357 36.47 1.259
Hydrogen 1.41 357 2.02 0.070
Hydrogen Chloride 1.41 357 36.47 1.259
Methane 1.31 348 16.04 0.554
Methyl Alcohol 1.20 337 32.04 1.106
Natural Gas 1.27 344 19.00 0.656
Nitric Oxide 1.40 356 30.00 1.036
Nitrogen 1.40 356 28.02 0.967
Nitrous Oxide 1.31 348 44.02 1.520
Oxygen 1.40 356 32.00 1.105
Propane 1.13 330 44.09 1.522
Propylene 1.15 332 42.08 3.60
Sulfur Dioxide 1.27 344 64.04 2.211
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TABLE E3GAS CONSTANT (C)
k C
1.00 315
1.02 318
1.04 320
1.06 322
1.08 324
1.10 327
1.12 329
1.14 331
1.16 333
1.18 335
1.20 337
1.22 339
1.24 341
1.26 343
1.28 345
1.30 347
1.32 349
1.34 351
1.36 352
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1.56 369
1.58 371
1.60 372
1.62 374
1.64 376
1.66 377
1.68 379
1.70 380
2.00 400
2.20 412
The relationship of (C) to (k) is expressed
by the following equation:
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k + 1
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k 1
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C = 520 k
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(
k + 1
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Set Sat. Stm. Total Temperature of Superheated Steam

Press. Temp. F
(psig) F 280 300 320 340 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 720 740 760 780 800 820 840 860 880 900 920 940 960 980 1,000
15 250 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.99 0.98 0.98 0.97 0.96 0.95 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.76 0.76 0.75 0.75
20 259 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.99 0.98 0.98 0.97 0.96 0.95 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.96 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.75 0.75
40 287 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.96 0.95 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.75 0.75
60 308 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.96 0.95 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.76 0.75
80 324 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.96 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.76 0.75
100 338 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.96 0.95 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.76 0.75
120 350 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.96 0.95 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.76 0.75
140 361 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.96 0.95 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.76 0.75
160 371 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.95 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.76 0.75
180 380 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.96 0.95 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.76 0.75
200 388 1.00 0.99 0.99 0.97 0.96 0.95 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.76 0.75
220 395 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.96 0.95 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.76 0.76 0.75
240 403 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.95 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.76 0.76 0.75
260 409 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.96 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.76 0.76 0.75
280 416 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.97 0.96 0.95 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.75
300 422 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.96 0.95 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.75
350 436 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.97 0.96 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.76
400 448 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.96 0.95 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.76
450 460 1.00 0.99 0.97 0.96 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.76 0.76
500 470 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.96 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.76 0.76
550 480 1.00 0.99 0.97 0.95 0.94 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.76 0.76
600 489 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.96 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.76 0.76
650 497 1.00 0.99 0.97 0.95 0.94 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.87 0.86 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76
700 506 1.00 0.99 0.97 0.96 0.94 0.93 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76
750 513 1.00 1.00 0.98 0.96 0.95 0.93 0.92 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76
800 520 1.00 0.99 0.97 0.95 0.94 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.76
850 527 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.96 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.76
900 533 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.97 0.95 0.93 0.92 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.77
950 540 1.00 0.99 0.97 0.95 0.94 0.92 0.91 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.77
1000 546 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.96 0.94 0.93 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.77
1050 552 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.97 0.95 0.93 0.92 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.77
1100 558 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.95 0.94 0.92 0.91 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77
1150 563 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.96 0.94 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77
1200 569 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.95 0.93 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77
1250 574 1.00 0.99 0.97 0.95 0.93 0.92 0.90 0.98 0.88 0.87 0.85 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.77
1300 579 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.96 0.94 0.92 0.91 0.98 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.77
1350 584 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.96 0.94 0.93 0.91 0.90 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78
1400 588 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.97 0.95 0.93 0.92 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78
1450 593 1.00 0.99 0.97 0.95 0.94 0.92 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78
1500 597 1.00 0.99 0.97 0.96 0.94 0.92 0.91 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.84 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78
1600 606 1.00 0.98 0.97 0.96 0.94 0.93 0.91 0.89 0.88 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77
1700 615 1.00 0.99 0.97 0.96 0.95 0.93 0.91 0.89 0.88 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.77
1800 622 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.95 0.93 0.91 0.89 0.88 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.76
1900 630 1.00 0.98 0.97 0.96 0.93 0.91 0.89 0.88 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.77 0.76
2000 636 1.00 0.98 0.96 0.93 0.91 0.89 0.87 0.86 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.76 0.76
2100 644 1.00 0.98 0.95 0.93 0.91 0.89 0.87 0.86 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.75
2200 650 1.00 0.98 0.95 0.93 0.91 0.89 0.87 0.85 0.84 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.76 0.75 0.74
2300 658 1.00 0.98 0.95 0.93 0.91 0.89 0.87 0.85 0.84 0.82 0.81 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.76 0.75 0.75 0.74
2400 663 0.98 0.95 0.93 0.91 0.89 0.87 0.85 0.83 0.82 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.76 0.75 0.74 0.73
2500 669 0.98 0.95 0.93 0.90 0.88 0.86 0.84 0.83 0.81 0.80 0.78 0.77 0.76 0.75 0.74 0.73 0.72
2600 675 1.00 0.96 0.93 0.90 0.88 0.85 0.84 0.82 0.80 0.79 0.77 0.76 0.75 0.74 0.73 0.72 0.71
2700 680 1.00 0.95 0.90 0.88 0.85 0.83 0.81 0.79 0.78 0.76 0.75 0.74 0.73 0.72 0.71 0.70
2800 686 1.00 0.95 0.90 0.88 0.85 0.82 0.80 0.78 0.76 0.75 0.74 0.73 0.72 0.71 0.70 0.69
2900 691 1.00 0.90 0.87 0.84 0.82 0.80 0.78 0.76 0.75 0.73 0.72 0.71 0.70 0.69 0.68
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Note: This chart is typical and suitable for use only when the
make of the valve or the actual critical flow pressure point for
the vapor or gas is unknown; otherwise, the valve
manufacturer should be consulted for specific data. This
correction factor should be used only in the sizing of
conventional pressure relief valves that have their spring setting
adjusted to compensate for the superimposed backpressure.
It should not be used to size Balanced Bellow type valves (see
next page).
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GRAPH E5SUPERIMPOSED (CONSTANT)
BACKPRESSURE SIZING FACTOR (K
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CONVENTIONAL VALVES (Vapors and Gases Only)
P
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P
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P
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FORMULA KEY
P
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EXAMPLE: (ASME SECTION VIII)
Set pressure = 100 psig
O verpressure (10% ) = 10 psi
Superimposed backpressure = 70 psig
k = 1.3
SOLUTION:
(70+10+14.7)
% of absolute backpressure =
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x 100 = 76
(100+10+14.7)
K
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Capacity with backpressure = .89 (rated capacity without backpressure
k = 1.1
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GRAPH E6SUPERIMPOSED OR VARIABLE
BACKPRESSURE SIZING FACTOR (K
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BELLOWS VALVES
P
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P
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= Set Pressure, psia
FORMULA KEY
P
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% of gauge backpressure =
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P
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Note: The curves above represent a compromise of the values
recommended by a number of relief valve manufacturers and
may be used when the make of the valve or the actual critical
flow pressure point for the vapor of the gas is unknown. When
make is known, the manufacturer should be consulted for the
correction factor. These curves are for set pressure of 50 psig
and above. They are limited to backpressure below critical flow
pressure for a given set pressure. For subcritical flow back-
pressure below 50 psig, the manufacturer must be consulted
for values of K
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. Information from API 520 Part I, 1997
Note: The curve on the left shows that, at 25% or less over-
pressure, capacity is affected by the change in lift, the change
in orifice discharge coefficient and the change in over-pressure,
Above 25% overpressure, capacity is affected only by the
change in over-pressure. Valves operating at low overpressure
tend to chatter, therefore, over-pressures of less than 10%
should be avoided.
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GRAPH E7CAPACITY
CORRECTION FACTORS
DUE TO OVERPRESSURE
VALVES IN LIQUID SERVICE
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GRAPH E8CAPACITY
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DUE TO VISCOSITY
GRAPH E9CAPACITY CORRECTION FACTOR
DUE TO BACKPRESSURE (K
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BALANCED BELLOWS VALVES IN LIQUID SERVICE
A = Effective discharge area, inches
2
G = Specific gravity of the liquid (referred to as water) at the flowing
temperature, G = 1.00 at 70F
Q = Flow rate at the flowing temperature, GPM
= Absolute viscosity at the flowing temperature, centipoises
U = Viscosity at the flowing temperature, Saybolt Universal seconds
FORMULA KEY
Q (2800G) 12, 700Q
R =
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A UA
Note: The curve above represents values recommended
various manufacturers. This curve may be used when the
manufacturer is not known. O therwise, the manufacturer
should be consulted for the applicable correction factor.
Information from API 520 Part I, 1997
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10 20 40 50 100 200 400 1,000 2,000 4,000 10,000 20,000 100,000
Second equation not recommended for viscosities
less than 100 Saybolt Universal seconds.
K
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R = Reynolds number
1.00
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0.80
0.75
0.70
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When a relief valve is sized for viscous liquid service, it
is suggested that it first be sized for nonviscous type
application in order to obtain a preliminary required
discharge area, (A). The next larger manufacturers
standard orifice orifice size should be used in deter-
mining the Reynolds number from either of the
formulae below.
After the value of R is determined, the factor K
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obtained from the graph on the left. K
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correct the preliminary required discharge area. If the
corrected area exceeds the chosen standard orifice
area, the above calculation should be repeated using
the next larger standard orifice size.
Information from API 520 Part I, 1997
P
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= Backpressure, psia
P
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FORMULA KEY
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SPENCE SRV TESTING SPECIFICATIONS
Spence Safety and Relief Valves (unlike some competitors valves) are tested and conform to API 527. These Spence Testing
Specifications are in conformance with applicable ASM E Code and API 527.
Set Pressure Set Pressure Blowdown Overpressure
psig or inches HG Tolerance
ASME Section I Power Boilers
15 to 66 2 psig 2 to 4 psig 2 psig
67 to 70 2 psig 2 psig to 6% 3%
71 to 100 3% 2 psig to 6% 3%
101 to 250 3% 2% to 6% 3%
251 to 300 3% 2% to 15 psig 3%
301 to 375 10 psig 2% to 15 psig 3%
376 to 1000 10 psig 2% to 4% 3%
1001 and higher 1% 2% to 4% 3%
ASME Section IV Heating Boilers
Steam < 15 psig 2 psig 2 to 4 psig 33.3%
Hot Water 15 to 60 3 psig N/A * 10%
Hot Water 60 and higher 5% N/A * 10%
ASME Section VIII Pressure Vessels
15 to 30 2 psig N/A * 3 psig
31 to 70 2 psig N/A * 10%
71 and higher 3% N/A * 10%
Non-Code Set Pressure Tolerance
5 .5 psig N/A * 3 psig
6 to 9 1 psig N/A * 3 psig
10 to 14 2 psig N/A * 3 psig
Vacuum Set Point Tolerances
0 to 9 1 inch HG N/A * 6 inch HG
10 to 19 2 inches HG N/A * 6 inch HG
20 and higher 4 inches HG N/A * 6 inch HG
Service Set Pressure psig Size Acceptable Leakage rate
Metal Seats
Steam 15 higher All No audible or visible leakage for 1 min
Air 15 1000 < .307 sq in orifice 40 bubbles/min
> .307 sq in orifice 20 bubbles/min
Liquid 15 higher < 1" inlet 10 cc/hr per inch of inlet size
1" inlet 10 cc/hr
Soft Seats
Steam 15 higher All No audible or visible leakage for 1 min
Air 15 1000 < .307" orifice size 0 bubbles/min
> .307" orifice size 0 bubbles/min
Liquid 15 higher < 1" inlet size 0 cc/hr per inch of inlet size
1" inlet size 0 cc/hr
* Contact factory for accurate blowdown setting.
SET PRESSURE TOLERANCE/BLOWDOWN/OVERPRESSURE
LEAK TESTING (in accordance with API 527) Test Pressures - < 50 psig test at 5 psig below set pressure
> 50 psig test at 90% of set pressure
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The American Society of M echanical Engineers (ASM E)
through its committees have established Boiler and Pressure
Vessel codes for safety through rules and formulae indicating
good practice.
The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors
(NB) verify, administer and enforce the ASM E codes wherever
the codes have been adopted.
The ASM E Codes are broken down into the following sections:
Sec I - Power Boilers
Sec II - M aterial Specifications
Sec III - Nuclear Power Plant Components
Sec IV - Heating Boilers (Low Pressure Steam & Hot Water)
Sec V - Non-destructive Examination
Sec VI - Recommended Rules for Care & O peration of
Heating Boilers
Sec VII - Recommended Rules for Care of Power Boilers
Sec VIII - Pressure Vessels
Sec IX - Welding and Brazing Q ualifications
Sec X - Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels
Sec XI - Rules for in service Inspection of Nuclear Power
Plant Components
The three codes that pertain to Spence Pressure Relief Valves
are as follows:
Section I (Power Boilers) - This is a construction code
covering power, electric and miniature boilers and high
temperature boilers used in stationary service. This section
includes power boilers used in locomotive, portable and
traction service.
Section IV (Heating Boilers) - This is another construction
code covering the design, fabrication, installation and inspec-
tion of steam heating, hot water heating and hot water supply
boilers which are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity or coal.
Section VIII (Pressure Vessels) - Basic rules for the con-
struction, design, fabrication, inspection and certification of
pressure vessels. These rules have been formulated on the
basis of design principles and construction practices appli-
cable to vessels designed for pressures up to 3000 PSI.
Stamping and coding are also covered in this section.
SUMMARY OF ASME CODES & STANDARDS
The appropriate symbols (below) are required on all ASM E coded Pressure Relief Valves:
National Board Approved
And one of the following for the applicable ASM E code:
Heating Boiler safety valves
Pressure vessel safety valves
Boiler safety Valve
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CRITERIA SECTION I SECTION VIII
Set Point Tolerances < 70 2 psig < 70 2 psig
>70 & < 300 3% > 70 3%
> 300 & < 1000 10 psig (ASM E Section VIII, UG-126 (d), 1995)
> 1000 1%
(ASM E Section I, PG-72.1, 1995)
Blowdown Tolerances < 67 4 psig No blowdown requirement in service.
> 67 & < 250 6%
> 250 & < 375 15 psig
> 375 4%
minimum blowdown for all valves:
2 psi or 2% , whichever is greater
(ASM E Section I, PG-72.2, 1995)
Capacity Certifications Full lift at no greater than 3% or 2 psig, Full lift at no greater than 10% or 3 psig,
(whichever is greater) above the set pressure (whichever is greater) above the set pressure
without chattering. The published rated without chattering. The published rated
capacity is 90% of the average capacity of capacity is 90% of the average capacity of
the valves tested. the valves tested.
(ASM E Section I, PG-69.1.4 & 69.2.1, 1995) (ASM E Section VIII, UG-131 (c)(1) & (d)(1), 1995)
Lifting Device Lifting devices are required to enable lifting the Lifting devices are required to enable lifting the
disc while 75% of the set pressure is present. disc while 75% of the set pressure is present
(ASM E Section I, PG-73.1.3, 1995) for Air, Steam & Hot Water (over 140F).
(ASM E Section VIII, UG-136 (a)(3), 1995)
Sealing of Adjustments All external adjustments are to be (wire) All external adjustments are to be (wire)
sealed to prevent changing the adjustment sealed to prevent changing the adjustment
without breaking the seal. It also serves to without breaking the seal. It also serves to
identify the manufacturer or his authorized identify the manufacturer or his authorized
assembler making the adjustment. assembler making the adjustment.
(ASM E Section I, PG-73.1.8, 1995) (ASM E Section VIII, UG-136 (a)(7), 1995)
M arkings on Valve The markings shall be placed on the valve The markings shall be placed on the valve
or on a nameplate securely fastened to the or on a nameplate securely fastened to the
valve by the manufacturer or assembler. The valve by the manufacturer or assembler. The
markings shall include: the ASM E Code V markings shall include: the ASM E Code UV
symbol, the name of the manufacturer and symbol, the name of the manufacturer and
assembler, model number, inlet size, set assembler, model number, inlet size, set
pressure, rated capacity, year built and the pressure (if applicable, the CDTP), rated capa-
NB symbol. city in lbs/hr of steam, gal/min of water, SCFM
(ASM E Section I, PG-110, 1995) or lb/min of air, year built and the NB symbol.
(ASM E Section VIII, UG-129) (a), 1995)
M aterials Seats, discs, springs and sliding surfaces Seats, discs, springs and sliding surfaces
shall be of corrosion resistant material and shall be of corrosion resistant material and
listed in ASTM specifications. Bodies and listed in ASTM specifications. Bodies and
bonnets must be listed in ASM E Section II. bonnets must be listed in ASM E Section II.
(ASM E Section I, PG-73.2, 1995) (ASM E Section VIII, UG-136 (b), 1995)
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INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDELINES
Spence Pressure Relief valves are safety devices designed to
protect pressurized vessels, lines or systems during an
overpressure event. The recommendations below are general
and it is the responsibility of the user to assure that installation
and maintenance are in accordance with the applicable ASM E
Codes, API 520 Part II, local jurisdictional requirements and
any other requirements. Neither Spence Engineering nor its
agents assume any liability for valves improperly installed,
maintained or troubleshot.
A. INSTALLATION - SINGLE VALVE
1. Installation must be performed by qualified service
personnel only.
2. Pressure relief devices intended for use in compressible
fluid service shall be connected to the vessel in the vapor
space above any contained liquid or to piping connected
to the vapor space in the vessel that is to be protected.
Pressure relief devices intended for use in liquid service
shall be connected below the normal liquid level (ASM E
Section VIII, UG-135 (a), 1998).
3. The operating pressure of the system should be a
minimum of 20% or 10 PSI, whichever is greater, below
the set pressure of the valve. The set pressure of each
pressure relief valve must be in conformance with
pressure limits of the system and of the limits specified in
the appropriate ASM E codes.
4. Valves must be installed in an upright position with the
spindle vertical. (ASM E Section VIII, Appendix M , 1998).
M ounting valves in any other position will cause
additional friction on the guiding surfaces and the valve
performance will be affected. M ounting valves in other
positions may allow dirt and other foreign substances to
accumulate in the valve and adversely affect the valve
action.
5. The connection to the vessel should be provided with a
radius to permit smooth flow to the valve - sharp corners
should be avoided.
6. Pressure Relief Valves for use on steam, air and water
(over 140(F) shall be supplied with a lifting device (ASM E
Section VIII, UG-136 (a)(3), 1998).
7. Do not plug or cap any drain or vent openings. Remove
any and all shipping plugs.
8. Test gags must be removed (if supplied). Failure to do so
renders the valve inoperable and, due to overpressure
may damage the Pressure Relief Valve, the system
and/or cause personal injury.
9. M ake sure the system is clean and free of any dirt,
sediment or scale that might become lodged on the
valve seats.
10. Apply a small amount of sealant only to the male
threads and tighten valve by hand. Use the proper
wrench on the hex area of the base, taking care not use
excessive force during tightening.
11. The valve should be normally placed close to the
protected equipment so that the valve will be fed
properly under flowing conditions. However, valves
should be mounted downstream from any device at a
distance sufficient to avoid turbulence.
12. In a pressure reducing valve station, it is recommended
that the pressure relief valve be installed a minimum of
20 pipe diameters from the outlet of the pressure
reducing valve to avoid turbulent flow and an unstable
condition.
13. When Pressure Relief Valves are left on line during an
extended shutdown, the valves should be inspected and
re-tested due to the potential of corrosion, fouling or
tampering.
Inlet Piping
14. The opening through all pipe, fittings, and nonreclosing
pressure relief devices (if installed) between a pressure
vessel and its pressure relief valve shall have at least the
area of the pressure relief valve inlet. (ASM E Section VIII,
UG-135 (b)(1), 1998).
15. The flow characteristics of the upstream system shall
be such that the cumulative total of all nonrecoverable
inlet losses shall not exceed 3% of the valve set pressure
(ASM E Section VIII, Appendix M -7(a), 1998)
Outlet Piping
16. Discharge pipes shall be at least of the same size as
the pressure relief valve outlet (ASM E Section VIII,
Appendix M -8(a), 1998).
17. Where feasible, the use of a short discharge pipe or
vertical riser, connected through long-radius elbows from
each individual device, blowing directly to the
atmosphere, is recommended (ASM E Section VIII,
Appendix M -8(a), 1998). Discharge piping should be
designed to place the minimum load on the valve under
all conditions of valve operation. See 16 of this Section.
18. When the nature of the discharge permits, whereby
condensed vapor in the discharge line, or rain, is
collected and piped to a drain, a Drip Pan Elbow
(Spence DPE) is recommended. This construction has
the further advantage of not transmitting discharge-pipe
strains to the valve (ASM E Section VIII, Appendix M ,
1998).
19. The discharge piping should be anchored to prevent
any swaying or vibration while the valve is discharging.
20. If excessive lengths of discharge piping and fittings are
required, they should be sized larger than the valve
outlet. Any discharge piping that appears to be
excessive should be reviewed by calculation for back-
pressure and piping strains.
21. Discharge lines from Pressure Relief Valves shall be
designed to facilitate drainage or shall be fitted with
drains to prevent liquid from lodging in the discharge
side of the pressure relief device, and such lines shall
lead to a safe place of discharge (ASM E Section VIII UG-
135(f), 1998).
Stop Valves
22. ASM E Section I - No valve of any description shall be
placed between the required safety valve or safety relief
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GUIDELINES - CONTD
valve or valves and the boiler, nor on the discharge pipe
between the safety valve or safety relief valve and the
atmosphere (ASM E Section I PG 71.2, 1998).
23. ASM E Section VIII - There shall be intervening stop
valves between the vessel and its pressure relief device
or devices, or between the pressure relief device or
devices and the point of discharge, except as under the
conditions as stated in ASM E Section VIII UG-135(d)(1)
and in Appendix M .
B. INSTALLATION -MULTIPLE VALVES
1. All items listed above in the Installation of Single Valves
should be followed.
2. When two or more required pressure relief devices are
placed on one connection, the inlet internal cross-
sectional area of this connection shall be either sized to
avoid restricting flow to the pressure relief devices or
made at least equal to the combined inlet areas of the
safety devices connected to it. (ASM E Section VIII UG-
136 (c)1998)
3. The sizing of any section of a common-discharge header
downstream from each of the two or more pressure
relieving devices that may reasonably be expected to
discharge simultaneously shall be based on the total of
their outlet areas. The effect of the back-pressure that
may be developed when certain valves operate must be
considered (ASM E Section VIII, Appendix M -8 (b), 1998).
4. It is recommended that the smaller orifice valve be set at
the lower set pressure and that it is installed up stream
of the other valves.
C. MAINTENANCE
1. Valves are set and sealed to prevent tampering,
guarantee is void if any seal is broken. The setting,
adjustment or repair should be done only by an
Authorized Pressure Relief Valve repair facility.
2. The valves should be checked periodically to see that
they are not clogged or seized due to dirt or other
foreign matter and that they will operate satisfactorily.
3. Installation conditions should be reviewed, seals should
be checked to verify that they are not broken and no
unauthorized adjustments have been made.
4. Valves may be manually operated by means of the lifting
lever only when the system pressure is at least 75% of
the nameplate set pressure. A Pressure Relief Valve
should never be lifted without 75% of the nameplate set
pressure.
5. Pressure Relief Valves should be re-tested as part a
normal routine inspection program. The intervals
between tests can vary in accordance with the severity
of the service condition. Guidelines for inspection are
provided in the API Inspection Code and the National
Board Inspection Code. However, consideration should
be given to your local jurisdictional policies, your
insurance company polices and/or your company
policies.
6. O nly original, unmodified manufacturer parts should be
used to assure safe and proper operation.
D. TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Valves are set and sealed to prevent tampering,
guarantee is void if any seal is broken. The setting,
adjustment or repair should be done only by an
Authorized Pressure Relief Valve repair facility.
2. O ccasionally a newly installed valve may leak as a result
of shipping and handling or installation procedures. For
valves with levers, apply pressure to the inlet side equal
to 75% of the operating pressure so that the lift lever can
be manually activated. For valves without lift levers, raise
the system pressure to the point of valve operation. In
most instances, the valve will properly reseat and the
leakage will stop.
3. If a valve is leaking under normal operating conditions,
the following three scenarios should be checked:
a. M ake sure that a minimum operating to set point
differential is maintained according to the guidelines
specified in the Spence Sizing Guidelines.
b. It is possible that dirt or foreign material is lodged
under the seat. Perform the check as outlined in part 2
of the troubleshooting.
c. Valve seating surface could be worn or damaged.
Please contact your local Pressure Relief Valve Repair
Facility.
4. If a valve is chattering it may be the result of the
following:
a. Improper piping at valve inlet or outlet. See the
appropriate ASM E Codes and the Spence Installation
Guidelines.
b. Valves are oversized. Review the Spence Sizing
Guidelines.
c. Back-pressure may be present which may not have
been accounted for in the original sizing. Review Sizing
Formulas.
d. Valve holes may be plugged. Check to make sure all
holes are not plugged and any shipping plugs have
been removed.
e. Valve may be worn or damaged. Please contact your
local Pressure Relief Valve Repair Facility.
5. If a valve is not popping at the set pressure as stamped
on the nameplate, the following should be checked:
a. All Pressure Relief Valves have tolerance built into the
set pressure. Review the Spence Engineering Testing
Specifications and/or the appropriate ASM E codes to
ensure the valve is operating within the allowed
tolerances.
b. M ake sure the gauge reading the pressure is properly
installed and calibrated. Compensate for the water leg
between the valve and gauge.
c. Review the inlet piping to make sure that the inlet
piping is at least the area of the Pressure Relief Valve
See page 50
See page 67
See page 68
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GUIDELINES - CONTD
inlet. Review the inlet piping to ensure no other
pressure drops can occur. See the Spence Installation
Guidelines.
d. Review the outlet piping to ensure that backpressure
has been accounted for in the original sizing and
selection of the valve. See the Spence Installation
Guidelines.
e. Valve may be worn or damaged. Please contact your
local Pressure Relief Valve Repair Facility.
6. If a valve is not closing or has an excessive blowdown,
the following should be checked:
a. It is possible that dirt or foreign material is lodged
under the seat. Perform the check as outlined in part 2
of this Section.
b. O perating pressure may not be reduced below the
reseating pressure of the valve. Reduce the operating
pressure of the system to 50% of the normal operating
pressure and then slowly bring the system back to the
normal operating pressure. M ake sure that a minimum
operating to set point differential is maintained
according the guidelines specified in the Spence Sizing
Guidelines.
c. Valve may be worn or damaged. Please contact your
local Pressure Relief Valve Repair Facility.
See page 68
See page 67
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A. PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
1. Locate the valve in a straight run of horizontal pipe. See Fig. 1.
2. Allow headroom above the valve for access through the blind
flange. Provide clearance for stem withdrawal underneath.
3. Prevent water hammer and erratic operation by installing
traps to provide proper drainage before and after the valve,
and before secondary PRV or control valve.
4. Avoid damaging affects of scale and dirt in pipe lines by
using a strainer as shown in Fig. 1 .
5. Provide a 3-valve by-pass to facilitate inspection without
interrupting service.
6. To eliminate excessive noise and erratic regulation with
steam and other compressible fluids enlarge the delivery
pipe size to effect a reasonable flow velocity at the reduced
pressure. A tapered transition is recommended. If possible,
avoid a sharp turn close to the regulator outlet and a bull-
headed tee connection to the low pressure main.
7. Install initial and delivery pressure gauges to indicate
performance. If the pressure rating of the delivery system or
connected equipment is less than the initial steam pressure,
provide a safety valve.
B. CONTROL PIPE
1. Use 1/4 pipe for this line which connects the pilot diaphragm
chamber to the desired point of pressure control. See Fig. 1.
2. Take the control at a point of minimum turbulence. Avoid
control immediately at the valve outlet or after a turn. When
the delivery pipe expands in size select a spot at least 4 pipe
diameters beyond the point of enlargement.
3. Pitch away from pilot to avoid erratic operation and fouling.
Eliminate water pockets.
4. Locate delivery pressure gauge in control pipe to show
pressure actually reaching pilot diaphragm.
C. DESIGN GUIDELINES TO MINIMIZE NOISE
1. Size the regulator to provide a maximum inlet velocity of
about 10, 000 FPM .
2. Determine the regulator outlet velocity. if it would exceed
30, 000 FPM , use a Spence muffling orifice or a second stage
regulator.
3 Expand regulator outlet piping to limit discharge line velocity
to about 10, 000 FPM .
4. Avoid abrupt changes in pipe size. Limit pipe diameter
changes to two pipe sizes per stage of expansion. Do not
use eccentric reducers.
5. Directional changes in downstream piping should be made
only after the line size has been increased. Use long radius
fittings; avoid bull-head tee connection.
6. Provide as much straight run of pipe on both sides of
regulator as possible:
a - 10 pipe diameters minimum to the inlet.
b - 20 pipe diameters minimum of expanded line size from
the outlet.
7. Size all piping components, including strainer and stop valves
for a maximum flow velocity of about 10, 000 FPM (Exception:
An outlet stop valve mounted at the regulator outlet should
be equal in size to the regulator). In areas where low sound
levels are specified, reduce this limit by 25% to 50% .
8. To limit noise transmission through the buildings structure.
keep the regulator and piping at least 3 feet away from solid
surfaces. Use sound-isolating piping supports.
9. Apply high density insulation to the regulator body, piping and
system components. Insulation reduces heat loss significantly
and can provide moderate (3-6 dB) local noise attenuation.
10. Use a Spence noise suppressor to reduce the propagation
of noise via the downstream piping.
1. Inlet Pipe
2. Isolation Valve
3. Strainer
4. PRV Type
5. Bypass Pipe
6. Bypass Valve
7. Delivery Pipe
8. SRV Type
9. Drip Pan Elbow
10. Vent Stack
11. Low Pressure Trap
12. High Pressure Trap
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MAIN VALVE SIZING BY COMPUTATION
FORMULA KEY
A = Area of Pipe in (inches)
2
C
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EDR = Equivalent Direct Radiation (Sq. Ft.)
F = Pipe Area Factor (see Pipe Factors Table) q = Liquid Flow Rate, U.S. gpm
ft = Feet Q = Flow Rate, SCFH
G = Specific Gravity T = Absolute T (T + 460)R
P = Pressure Drop, P1 P2 psi TSH = Steam Superheat (F) =
P1 = Inlet Pressure, psia (psi + 14.7)
Total Steam Temp. Saturated Steam Temp.
P2 = Reduced Pressure, psia (psi + 14.7) v = Specific Volume FT
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LOADS
GPM
WATER W =
2
X Temp. Rise (F)
GPM
FUEL OIL W =
4
X Temp. Rise (F)
CFM
AIR W =
900
X Temp. Rise (F)
f
2
EDR
RADIATION W =
4
ABSORPTION W = 16-20 #/Hr./Ton-Hr.
STM. ATOM W = 0.1 #/Hr./#Oil
VELOCITY
STEAM V = 2.4
Wv
A
To avoid interpolation or solve problems beyond the scope of the table, valve sizes may be determined by calculation as follows:
P2 > .58 P1
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SATURATED
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SUPERHEATED
STEAM:
GAS:
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SUBCRITICAL CRITICAL
SIZE
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A 3.3
B 4.3
T 5.2
3/4 T 7.0
1 T 11.0
1-1/4 T 20.0
1-1/2 T 25.0
2 T 30.0
2-1/2 T 71
3 T 94
4 T 146
KOMBAT Cv TABLE
SIZE PORT SIZE Cv
1/2 1/8 0.08
3/16 0.5
1/4 1.5
5/8 5.1
3/4 1/8 0.08
3/16 0.5
1/4 1.5
5/8 6
7/8 10.3
1 5/8 6.2
7/8 12.1
1-1/4 18.2
1-1/2 7/8 13.2
1-1/4 22
1-3/4 37
2 1-1/4 23
1-3/4 43
2-1/4 67
INTIMIDATOR Cv TABLE
BOSS Cv TABLE
DOCTOR Cv TABLE
Valve Size Full Port Cv 40% Red. Cv Seco-Sonic Cv Seco-Cav Cv
2 65 26 48 32
2
1
2 90 36 70 40
3 125 50 97 63
4 205 82 156 103
6 435 174 349 217
8 760 304 579 304
Valve Size Mixing Cv Diverting Cv
1/2 5 5
3/4 7 7
1 12 12
1-1/2 28 28
2 50 52
2-1/2 70 76
3 116 108
4 158 160
6 352 365
8 475 475
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Reprinted from ASME 1998 BPVC Section I, IV, and VIII-1 by permission of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. All rights reserved.
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SAFETY VALVES AND
SAFETY RELI EF VALVES
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PG-67 BOI LER SAFETY VALVE
REQUI REMENTS
PG-67.1 Each boiler shall have at least one safety valve
or safety relief valve and if it has more than 500 sq ft (47 m
2
)
of bare tube water-heating surface, or if an electric boiler
has a power input more than 1100 kW, it shall have two or
more safety valves or safety relief valves. For a boiler with
combined bare tube and extended water-heating surface
exceeding 500 sq ft (47 m
2
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safety relief valves are required only if the design steam
generating capacity of the boiler exceeds 4000 lb/hr (1800
kg/hr). Organic fluid vaporizer generators require special
consideration as given in Part PVG.
PG-67.2 The safety valve or safety relief valve capacity
for each boiler (except as noted in PG-67.4) shall be such
that the safety valve, or valves will discharge all the steam
that can be generated by the boiler without allowing the
pressure to rise more than 6% above the highest pressure
at which any valve is set and in no case to more than 6%
above the maximum allowable working pressure.
PG-67.2.1 The minimum required relieving capacity of
the safety valves or safety relief valves for all types of boilers
shall not be less than the maximum designed steaming
capacity as determined by the Manufacturer and shall be
based on the capacity of all the fuel burning equipment as
limited by other boiler functions.
PG-67.2.2 The minimum required relieving capacity
for a waste heat boi l er shal l be determi ned by the
Manufacturer. When auxiliary firing is to be used in
combination with waste heat recovery, the maximum
output as determined by the boiler Manufacturer shall
include the effect of such firing in the total required
capacity. When auxiliary firing is to be used in place of
waste heat recovery, the minimum required relieving
capacity shall be based on auxiliary firing or waste heat
recovery, whichever is higher.
PG-67.2.3 The minimum required relieving capacity
for electric boilers shall be in accordance with PEB-15.
PG-67.2.4 The minimum required relieving capacity in
l b/hr for a hi gh-temperature water boi l er shal l be
determined by dividing the maximum output in Btu/hr at
the boiler nozzle, produced by the highest heating value
fuel for which the boiler is designed, by 1000.
PG-67.2.5 The minimum required relieving capacity
for organic fluid vaporizers shall be in accordance with
PVG-12.
PG-67.2.6 Any economizer which may be shut off from
the boiler, thereby permitting the economizer to become a
fired pressure vessel, shall have one or more safety relief
valves with a total discharge capacity, in lbs/hr, calculated
from the maximum expected heat absorption in Btu/hr, as
determined by the Manufacturer, divided by 1000. This
absorption shall be stated in the stamping (PG-106.4).
PG-67.3 One or more safety valves on the boiler proper
shall be set at or below the maximum allowable working
pressure (except as noted in PG-67.4). If additional valves
are used the highest pressure setting shall not exceed the
maximum allowable working pressure by more than 3%.
The compl ete range of pressure setti ngs of al l the
saturated-steam safety valves on a boiler shall not exceed
10% of the highest pressure to which any valve is set.
Pressure setting of safety relief valves on high-temperature
water boilers
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may exceed this 10% range.
PG-67.4 For a forced-flow steam generator with no
fi xed steam and waterl i ne, equi pped wi th automati c
controls and protective interlocks responsive to steam
pressure, safety valves may be provided in accordance with
the above paragraphs or the following protection against
overpressure shall be provided.
PG-6 7 . 4 . 1 One or more power-actuated pressure
relieving valves
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shall be provided in direct communication
with the boiler when the boiler is under pressure and shall
PG-67.1 PART PG GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PG-67.4.1
ASME SECTI ON I
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Safety Valve: An automatic pressure relieving device actuated by the
static pressure upstream of the valve and characterized by full-opening
pop action. It is used for gas or vapor service.
Relief Valve: An automatic pressure relieving device actuated by the
static pressure upstream of the valve which opens further with the
increase in pressure over the opening pressure. It is used primarily for
liquid service.
Safety Relief Valve: An automatic pressure-actuated relieving device
suitable for use either as a safety valve or relief valve, depending on
application.
Unless otherwise defined, the definitions relating to pressure relief
devices in Appendix 1 of ASME PTC 25-1994, Pressure Relief Devices shall
apply.
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Safety relief valves in hot water service are more susceptible to damage
and subsequent l eakage, than safety val ves rel i evi ng steam. It i s
recommended that the maximum allowable working pressure of the boiler
and the safety relief valve setting for high-temperature water boilers be
selected substantially higher than the desired operating pressure so as to
minimize the times the safety relief valve must lift.
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The power-actuated pressure relieving valve is one whose movements to
open or close are fully controlled by a source of power (electricity, air,
steam, or hydraulic). The valve may discharge to atmosphere or to a
container at lower pressure. The discharge capacity may be affected by the
downstream conditions, and such effects shall be taken into account. If
power-actuated pressure relieving valves are also positioned in response to
other control signals, the control impulse to prevent overpressure shall be
responsive only to pressure and shall override any other control function.
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receive a control impulse to open when the maximum
allowable working pressure at the superheater outlet, as
shown in the master stamping (PG-106.3), is exceeded. The
total combined relieving capacity of the power-actuated
relieving valves shall be not less than 10% of the maximum
design steaming capacity of the boiler under any operating
condition as determined by the Manufacturer. The valve or
valves shall be located in the pressure part system where
they will relieve the overpressure.
An isolating stop valve of the outside-screw-and-yoke
type may be installed between the power-actuated pressure
relieving valve and the boiler to permit repairs provided an
alternate power-actuated pressure relieving valve of the
same capaci ty i s so i nstal l ed as to be i n di rect
communication with the boiler in accordance with the
requirements of this paragraph.
Power-actuated pressure relieving valves discharging to
intermediate pressure and incorporated into bypass and/or
startup circuits by the boiler Manufacturer need not be
capacity certified. Instead, they shall be marked by the valve
manufacturer with a capacity rating at a set of specified
inlet pressure and temperature conditions. Power-actuated
pressure rel i evi ng val ves di schargi ng di rectl y to
atmosphere shal l be capaci ty certi fi ed. Thi s capaci ty
certification shall be conducted in accordance with the
provisions of PG-69.3. The valves shall be marked in
accordance with the provisions of PG-69.4 and PG-69.5.
PG-6 7 . 4 . 2 Spri ng-l oaded safety val ves shal l be
provided, having a total combined relieving capacity,
including that of the power-actuated pressure relieving
capacity installed under PG-67.4.1, of not less than 100% of
the maximum designed steaming capacity of the boiler, as
determined by the Manufacturer, except the alternate
provisions of PG-67.4.3 are satisfied. In this total, no credit
in excess of 30% of the total required relieving capacity
shall be allowed for the power-actuated pressure relieving
valves actually installed. Any or all of the spring-loaded
safety valves may be set above the maximum allowable
working pressure of the parts to which they are connected,
but the set pressures shall be such that when all of these
valves (together with the power-actuated pressure relieving
valves) are in operation the pressure will not rise more than
20% above the maximum allowable working pressure of
any part of the boiler, except for the steam piping between
the boiler and the primer mover.
PG-67.4.3 The total installed capacity of spring-loaded
safety valves may be less than the requirements of PG-
67.4.2 provided all of the following conditions are met.
PG-[Link] The boiler shall be of no less steaming
capacity than 1,000,000 lb/hr (450,000 kg/hr) and installed
in a unit system for power generation (i.e., a single boiler
supplying a single turbine-generator unit).
PG-6 7 . 4 . 3 . 2 The boi l er shal l be provi ded wi th
automati c devi ces, responsi ve to vari ati ons i n steam
pressure, which include no less than all the following:
PG-[Link].1 A control capable of maintaining steam
pressure at the desired operating level and of modulating
firing rates and feedwater flow in proportion to a variable
steam output; and
PG-[Link].2 A control which overrides PG-[Link].1
by reducing the fuel rate and feedwater flow when the
steam pressure exceeds the maximum allowable working
pressure as shown in the master stamping (PG-106.3) by
10%; and
PG-6 7 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 3 A di rect-acti ng overpressure-tri p-
actuating mechanism, using an independent pressure
sensing device, that will stop the flow of fuel and feedwater
to the boiler, at a pressure higher than the set pressure of
PG-[Link].2, but less than 20% above the maximum
al l owabl e worki ng pressure as shown i n the master
stamping (PG-106.3).
PG-[Link] There shall be not less than two spring-
loaded safety valves and the total rated relieving capacity of
the spring-loaded safety valves shall be not less than 10% of
the maximum designed steaming capacity of the boiler as
determined by the Manufacturer. These spring-loaded
safety valves may be set above the maximum allowable
working pressure of the parts to which they are connect but
shall be set such that the valves will lift at a pressure no
higher than 20% above the maximum allowable working
pressure as shown in the master stamping (PG-106.3).
PG-[Link] At least two of these spring-loaded safety
valve shall be equipped with a device that directly transmits
the valve stem lift action to controls that will stop the flow
of fuel and feedwater to the boiler. The control circuitry to
accomplish this shall be arranged in a fail-safe manner
(see Note).
NOTE: Fail-safe shall mean a circuitry arranged as either of the following:
(1) Energize to trip: There shall be at least two separate and
independent trip circuits served by two power sources, to initiate and
perform the trip action. One power source shall be a continuously charged
dc battery. The second source shall be an ac-to-dc converter connected to
the dc system to charge the battery and capable of performing the trip
action. The trip circuits shall be continuously monitored for availability.
It is not mandatory to duplicate the mechanism that actually stops the
flow of fuel and feedwater.
(2) De-energize to trip: If the circuits are arranged in such a way that
a continuous supply of power is required to keep the circuits closed and
operating and such that any interruption of power supply will actuate the
trip mechanism, then a single trip circuit and single power supply will be
enough to meet the requirements of this subparagraph.
PG-[Link] The power supply for all controls and
devices required by PG-67.4.3 shall include at least one
source contained within the same plant as the boiler and
which is arranged to actuate the controls and devices
continuously in the event of failure or interruption of any
other power sources.
PG-67.4.1 1998 SECTION I PG-[Link]
Pressure
(A) = master stamping (PG-106.3)
(B) = component design at inlet to stop valve (5) (PG-[Link])
(C) = turbine throttle inlet (ANSI/ASME B31.1, paragraph 122.1.2, A.4)
Pressure Relief Valves
(1) = power actuated (PG-67.4.1)
(2), (3), and (4) = spring loaded safety (PG-67.4.2)
(5) = superheater stop (PG-67.4.4)
Relief Valve Flow Capacity (minimum, based on rated capacity of boiler)
(1) = 10-30% (PG-67.4.1)
(2) = minimum of one valve (PG-68.1)
(2) +(3) when downstream to stop valve (5) =
that required for independently fired superheaters (PG-68.3)
(2) +(3) +(4) = 100% - (1) (PG-67.4.2)
Relief valve Opening Pressure (maximum)
(1) = (A), and (B) when there is stop valve (5) (PG-67.4.1)
(2), (3), and (4) = (A) +17% (PG-67.4.2)
(5 = (A) (PG-67.4.1)
F I G . P G -6 7 . 4 R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R P R E S S U R E R E L I E F F O R C E D -F L O W S T E A M G E N E R AT O R
Alternate Requirements for Safety Valves
Relief Valve Flow Capacity (minimum, based on rated capacity of boiler)
(1) = 10 - 30% (PG-67.4.1)
(2) = one valve minimum (PG-68.1)
(2) +(3) when downstream to stop valve (5) =
that required for independently fired superheaters (PG-68.3)
(4) = 10% total with minimum of 2 valves when there is a
stop valve (5) (PG-[Link])
(2) +(4) = 10% with minimum of 2 valves when there is no
stop valve (5) (PG-[Link])
Relief Valve Opening Pressure (maximum)
(1) = (A), and (B) when there is stop valve (5) (PG-67.4.1)
(2), (3), and (4) = (A) +20% (PG-[Link])
(5) = (A) (PG-67.4.1)
Automatic Pressure Controls (PG-67.4.3)
(a) at (C) for normal operation under load (PG-[Link].1)
(b) at (A) +10% to override control (a) (PG-[Link].2)
(c) at (A) +20% to shut off flow of fuel and feedwater (PG-[Link].3)
(d) safety valves at (4) to shut off flow of fuel and feedwater
by fail-safe power circuit (PG-[Link])
PG-67.4.1 PART PG GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Fig. PG-67.4
Boiler feed
pump
Economizer
(1)
Water walls Superheater Turbine
Throttle
inlet
Superheater
(4) (5) (3)
(B)
(2)
(A) (C)
Check
Valve
Steam-water flow direction
Operating pressure
Minimum design pressure
Opening pressure
power-actuated valves
Maximum overpressure
(PG-67.4.2 and PG-67.4.3)
Master stamping
pressure
Maximum popping
pressure
spring-loaded safety valves
Actual design pressure
Pressure, psi
17%
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PG-67.4.4 When stop valves are installed in the water-
steam flow path between any two sections of a forced-flow
steam generator with no fixed steam and waterline:
PG-[Link] The power-actuated pressure relieving
valve(s) required by PG-67.4.1 shall also receive a control
impulse to open when the maximum allowable working
pressure of the component, having the lowest pressure
level upstream to the stop valve, is exceeded; and
PG-[Link] The spring-loaded safety valves shall be
located to provide the pressure protection requirements in
PG-67.4.2 or PG-67.4.3.
PG-67.4.5 A reliable pressure-recording device shall
always be in service and records kept to provide evidence of
conformity to the above requirements.
PG-67.5 All safety valve or safety relief valves shall be so
constructed that the failure of any part cannot obstruct the
free and full discharge of steam and water from the valve.
Safety valves shall be of the direct spring-loaded pop type,
with seat inclined at any angle between 45 deg. and 90 deg.,
inclusive, to the center line of the spindle. The coefficient
of discharge of safety valves shall be determined by actual
steam flow measurements at a pressure not more than 3%
above the pressure at which the valve is set to blow and
when adjusted for blowdown in accordance with PG-72.
The valves shall be credited with capacities as determined
by the provisions of PG-69.2.
Safety valves or safety relief valves may be used which
give any opening up to the full discharge capacity of the
area of the opening of the inlet of the valve (see PG-69.5),
provided the movement of the steam safety valve is such as
not to induce lifting of water in the boiler.
Deadweight or weighted lever safety valves or safety
relief valves shall not be used.
For high-temperature water boilers safety relief valves
shall be used. Such valves shall have a closed bonnet. For
purposes of selection the capacity rating of such safety
relief valves shall be expressed in terms of actual steam flow
determined on the same basis as for safety valves. In
addi ti on the safety rel i ef val ves shal l be capabl e of
sati sfactory operati on when rel i evi ng water at the
saturation temperature corresponding to the pressure at
which the valve is set to blow.
PG-67.6 A safety valve or safety relief valve over NPS 3
(DN 80), used for pressures greater than 15 psig (103 kPa),
shall have a flanged inlet connection or a weld-end inlet
connection. The dimensions of flanges subjected to boiler
pressure shall conform to the applicable ASME Standards
as given in PG-42. The facing shall be similar to those
illustrated in the Standard.
PG-67.7 Safety valves or safety relief valves may have
bronze parts complying with either SB-61 or SB-62,
provided the maximum allowable stresses and temper-
atures do not exceed the values given in Table 1B of Section
II, Part D, and shall be marked to indicate the class of
material used. Such valves shall not be used on super-
heaters delivering steam at a temperature over 450F
(232C) and 306F (152C) respectively, and shall not be
used for high-temperature water boilers.
PG-68 SUPERHEATER AND REHEATER
SAFETY VALVE REQUI REMENTS
PG-68. 1 Except as permi tted i n PG-58.3.1, every
attached superheater shall have one or more safety valves in
the steam flow path between the superheater outlet and the
first stop valve. The location shall be suitable for the service
intended and shall provide the overpressure protection
required. The pressure drop upstream of each safety valve
shall be considered in the determination of set pressure and
relieving capacity of that valve. If the superheater outlet
header has a full, free steam passage from end to end and is
so constructed that steam is supplied to it at practically
equal intervals throughout its length so that there is a
uniform flow of steam through the superheater tubes and
the header, the safety valve, or valves, may be located
anywhere in the length of the header.
PG-68.2 The discharge capacity of the safety valve, or
valves, on an attached superheater may be included in
determining the number and size of the safety valves for the
boiler, provided there are no intervening valves between the
superheater safety valve and the boiler, and provided the
discharge capacity of the safety valve, or valves, on the
boiler, as distinct from the superheater is at least 75% of
the aggregate valve capacity required.
PG-68.3 Every separately fired superheater which may
be shut off from the boiler and permit the superheater to
become a fired pressure vessel shall have one or more safety
valves having a discharge capacity equal to 6 lb of steam per
hour per square foot of superheater surface measured on
the side exposed to the hot gases. As an alternative the
Manufacturer may also calculate the minimum safety valve
discharge capacity in lbs. of steam per hour from the
maximum expected heat absorption (as determined by the
Manufacturer) in Btu/hr, divided by 1,000. In the case of
electrically heated superheaters, the safety valve capacity
shall be based upon 3
1
/2 lb/hr/kW input. The number of
safety valves installed shall be such that the total capacity is
at least equal to that required.
PG-68.4 Every reheater shall have one or more safety
valves, such that the total relieving capacity is at least equal
to the maximum steam flow for which the heater is
designed. The capacity of the reheater safety valves shall not
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be included in the required relieving capacity for the boiler
and superheater.
One or more valves with a combined relieving capacity
not less than 15% of the required total shall be located
along the steam flow path between the reheater outlet and
the first stop valve. The pressure drop upstream of the
valves on the outlet side of the reheater shall be considered
in determining their set pressure.
PG-68.5 A soot blower connection may be attached to
the same outlet from the superheater or reheater that is
used for the safety valve connection.
PG-68.6 Every safety valve used on a superheater or
reheater discharging superheated steam at a temperature
over 450F (232C) shall have a casing, including the base,
body, and bonnet and spindle, of steel, steel alloy, or
equivalent heat-resisting material.
The valve shall have a flanged inlet connection, or a
weld-end inlet connection. It shall have the seat and disk of
suitable heat erosive and corrosive resisting material, and
the spring fully exposed outside of the valve casing so that
it shall be protected from contact with the escaping steam.
PG-69 CERTI FI CATI ON OF CAPACI TY OF
SAFETY AND SAFETY RELI EF VALVES
PG-69.1 Before the Code symbol is applied to any safety
or safety relief valve, the valve manufacturer shall have the
relieving capacity of his valves certified in accordance with
the provisions of this paragraph.
PG-6 9 . 1 . 1 Capaci ty certi fi cati on tests shal l be
conducted using dry saturated steam. The limits for test
purposes shall be 98% minimum quality and 20F (11C)
maximum superheat. Correction from within these limits
may be made to the dry saturated condition.
PG-69.1.2 Tests shall be conducted at a place which
meets the requirements of Appendix A-312.
PG-69.1.3 Capacity test data reports for each valve
desi gn and si ze, si gned by the manufacturer and
Authorized Observer witnessing the tests, together with
drawi ngs showi ng the val ve constructi on, shal l be
submi tted to the ASME desi gnee for revi ew and
acceptance.
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PG-6 9 . 1 . 4 Capaci ty certi fi cati on tests shal l be
conducted at a pressure which does not exceed the set
pressure by 3% or 2 psi, whichever is greater. Safety and
safety relief valves shall be adjusted so that the blowdown
does not exceed 4% of the set pressure. For valves set at or
below 100 psi (690 kPa), the blowdown shall be adjusted so
as not to exceed 4 psi (28 kPa). Safety valves used on forced-
flow steam generators with no fixed steam and waterline,
and safety relief valves used on high-temperature water
boilers shall be adjusted so that the blowdown does not
exceed 10% of the set pressure. The reseating pressure shall
be noted and recorded.
PG-69.2 Relieving capacities shall be determined using
one of the following methods.
PG-69.2.1 Thr ee Valve Met hod. A capacity certification
test i s requi red on a set of three val ves for each
combination of size, design, and pressure setting. The
capacity of each valve of the set shall fall within a range of
5% of the average capacity. If one of the three valves
tested falls outside this range, it shall be replaced by two
valves, and a new average shall be calculated based on all
four valves, excluding the replaced valve. Failure of any of
the four capacities to fall within a range of 5% of the new
average shall be cause to refuse certification of that
particular valve design.
The rated relieving capacity for each combination of
design, size, and test pressure shall be 90% of the average
capacity.
PG-69.2.2 Slope Met hod. If a Manufacturer wishes to
apply the Code Symbol to a design of pressure relief valves,
four valves of each combination of pipe size and orifice size
shall be tested. These four valves shall be set at pressures
which cover the approximate range of pressures for which
the valve will be used or covering the range available at the
certified test facility that shall conduct the tests. The
capacities based on these four tests shall be as follows:
(a) The slope W/P of the actual measured capacity
versus the flow pressure for each test point shall be
calculated and averaged:
W measured capacity
slope = =
P absolute flow rating pressure, psia
All values derived from the testing must fall within 5%
of the average value:
minimum slope = 0.95 x average slope
maximum slope = 1.05 x average slope
If the values derived from the testing do not fall between
the minimum and maximum slope values, the Authorized
Observer shall require that additional valves be tested at the
rate of two for each valve beyond the maximum and
minimum values with a limit of four additional valves.
The relieving capacity to be stamped on the valve shall
not exceed 90% of the average slope times the absolute
accumulation pressure:
PG-68.4 PART PG GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PG-69.2.2
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Valve capacities are published in Pressure Relief Device Certifications.
This publication may be obtained from the National Board of Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Inspectors, 1055 Crupper Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43229.
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rated slope = 0.90 x average slope
stamped capacity rated slope (1.03 x set pressure
+ 14.7) or (set pressure + 2 psi
+ 14.7), whichever is greater
PG-6 9 . 2 . 3 Coefficien t of Dis ch ar ge Met h od A
coeffi ci ent of di scharge for the desi gn, K, may be
established for a specific valve design according to the
following procedure.
(a) For each design, the safety or safety relief valve
manufacturer shall submit for test at least three valves for
each of three different sizes (a total of nine valves). Each
valve of a given size shall be set at a different pressure,
covering the range of pressures for which the valve will be
used or the range available at the facility where the tests are
conducted.
(b) Tests shall be made on each safety or safety relief
val ve to determi ne i ts l i ft at capaci ty, poppi ng, and
blowdown pressures, and actual relieving capacity. An
individual coefficient, K
D
, shall be established for each
valve as follows:
actual flow
K
D
= = individual coefficient of discharge
theoretical flow
Where actual flow is determined by test and theoretical
flow, W
T
is calculated by one of the following equations:
For 45 deg. seat
W
T
= 51.5 x DLP x 0.707
For flat seat
W
T
= 51.5 x DLP
For nozzle
W
T
= 51.5 AP
Where
W
T
= theoretical flow, lb/hr
A = nozzle throat area, sq in.
P = (1.03 x set pressure + 14.7), or
= (set pressure + 2 + 14.7),
whichever is greater, psia
L = lift pressure at P, in.
D = seat diameter, in.
The average of the coefficients K
D
of the nine tests
required shall be multiplied by 0.90, and this product shall
be taken as the coefficient K of that design. All individual
coefficients of discharge, K
D
, shall fall within a range of
5% of the average coefficient found. If a valve fails to meet
this requirement, the Authorized Observer shall require
two additional valves to be tested as replacements for each
valve having an individual coefficient, K
D
, outside the 5%
range, with a limit of four additional valves. Failure of a
coefficient, K
D
, to fall within 5% of the new average value,
excluding the replaced valve(s), shall be cause to refuse
certification of that particular valve design.
The rated relieving capacity of all sizes and set pressures
of a given design, for which K has been established under
the provision of this paragraph, shall be determined by the
equation:
WW
T
x K
where
W = rated relieving capacity lb/hr
W
T
= theoretical flow defined by the same equation
used to determine K
D
lb/hr
K = coefficient of discharge for the design
The coefficient of discharge for the design shall not be
greater than 0.878 (the product of 0.9 x 0.975). The
coefficient shall not be applied to valves whose beta ratio
(ratio of valve throat to inlet diameter) lies outside the
range of 0.15 to 0.75, unless tests have demonstrated that
the individual coefficient of discharge, K
D
, for valves at the
extreme ends of a larger range, is within 5% of the average
coefficient, K.
For designs where the lift is used to determine the flow
area, all valves shall have the same nominal lift to seat
diameter ratio (L/D).
For pressures over 1500 psig and up to 3200 psig, the
value of W shall be multiplied by the correction factor:
0.1906P - 1000
0.2292P - 1061
PG-69.3 If a manufacturer wishes to apply the Code
symbol to a power-actuated pressure relieving valve under
PG-67.4.1, one valve of each combination of inlet pipe size
and orifice size to be used with that inlet pipe size shall be
tested. The valve shall be capacity tested at four different
pressures approximately covering the range of the certified
test faci l i ty on whi ch the tests are conducted. The
capacities, as determined by these four tests, shall be
plotted against the absolute flow test pressure and a line
drawn through these four test points. All points must lie
within 5% in capacity value of the plotted line and must
pass through 0-0. From the plotted line, the slope of the
line dW/dP shall be determined and a factor of (0.90/51.45)
x(dW/dP) shall be applied to capacity computations in the
supercritical region at elevated pressures by means of the
isentropic flow equation
0.90 dW P
WT = 1135.8 x
51.45 dP v
PG-69.2.2 1998 SECTION I PG-69.3
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where
W = capacity, lb of steam/hr
P = absolute inlet pressure, psia
V = inlet specific volume, cu ft/lb
dW/dP = rate of change of measured capacity
with respect to absolute pressure
NOTE: The constant 1135.8 is based on a y factor of 1.30 which is accurate
for superheated steam at temperature above approximately 800F. In
interest of accuracy, other methods of capacity computations must be used
at temperatures below 800F at supercritical pressures.
PG-69. 4 Power-actuated pressure rel i evi ng val ves,
having capacities certified in accordance with the provision
of PG-69.3 and computed in accordance with the formula
contained therein, shall be marked as required by PG-110
with the computed capacity, corresponding to 3% above the
full load operating pressure and temperature conditions at
the valve inlet when the valve is operated by the controller,
and they shall also be stamped with the set pressure of the
controller. When the valve is marked as required by this
paragraph, it shall be the guarantee by the manufacturer
that the valve also conforms to the details of construction
herein specified.
PG-69.6 When changes are made in the design of a
safety or safety relief valve in such a manner as to affect the
flow path, lift, or performance characteristics of the valve,
new tests i n accordance wi th thi s Secti on shal l be
performed.
PG-70 CAPACI TY OF SAFETY VALVES
PG-70.1 Subject to the minimum number required by
PG-67.1, the number of safety valves or safety relief valves
required shall be determined on the basis of the maximum
designed steaming capacity, as determined by the boiler
Manufacturer, and the relieving capacity marked on the
valves by the manufacturer.
PG-71 MOUNTI NG
PG-71.1 When two or more safety valves are used on a
boiler, they may be mounted either separately or as twin
valves made by placing individual valves on Y-bases, or
duplex valves having two valves in the same body casing.
Twin valves made by placing individual valves on Y-bases, or
duplex valves having two valves in the same body, shall be
of approximately equal capacity.
When not more than two valves of different sizes are
mounted singly the relieving capacity of the smaller valve
shall be not less than 50% of that of the larger valve.
PG-71.2 The safety valve or safety relief valve or valves
shall be connected to the boiler independent of any other
connection, and attached as close as possible to the boiler
or the normal steam flow path, without any unnecessary
intervening pipe or fitting. Such intervening pipe or fitting
shall be not longer than the face-to-face dimension of the
correspondi ng tee fi tti ng of the same di ameter, and
pressure under the applicable ASME Standard listed in PG-
42 and shall also comply with PG-8 and PG-39. Every safety
valve or safety relief valve shall be connected so as to stand
in an upright position, with spindle vertical. On high-
temperature water boi l ers of the watertube forced-
circulation type, the valve shall be located at the boiler
outlet.
PG-71.3 The opening or connection between the boiler
and the safety valve or safety relief valve shall have at least
the area of the valve inlet. No valve of any description shall
be placed between the required safety valve or safety relief
valve or valves and the boiler, nor on the discharge pipe
between the safety valve or safety relief valve and the
atmosphere. When a discharge pipe is used, the cross-
sectional area shall be not less than the full area of the valve
outlet or of the total of the areas of the valve outlets,
discharging thereinto. It shall be as short and straight as
possible and so arranged as to avoid undue stresses on the
valve or valves.
All safety valve or safety relief valve discharges shall be
so located or piped as to be carried clear from running
boards or platforms. Ample provision for gravity drain shall
be made in the discharge pipe at or near each safety valve
or safety relief valve, and where water of condensation may
collect. Each valve shall have an open gravity drain through
the casing below the level of the valve seat. For iron- and
steel-bodied valves exceeding NPS 2
1
/2 (DN 65), the drain
hole shall be tapped not less than NPS
3
/8 (DN 10).
Discharge piping from safety relief valves on high-
temperature water boilers shall be provided with adequate
provisions for water drainage as well as the steam venting.
The installation of cast iron bodied safety relief valves
for high-temperature water boilers is prohibited.
PG-71.4 If a muffler is used on a safety valve or safety
relief valve, it shall have sufficient outlet area to prevent
back pressure from interfering with the proper operation
and discharge capacity of the valve. The muffler plates or
other devi ces shal l be so constructed as to avoi d a
possibility of restriction of the steam passages due to
deposit. Mufflers shall not be used on high-temperature
water boiler safety relief valves.
When a safety valve or safety relief valve is exposed to
outdoor elements which may affect operation of the valve,
it is permissible to shield the valve with a satisfactory cover.
The shield or cover shall be properly vented and arranged
to permit servicing and normal operation of the valve.
PG-69.3 PART PG GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PG-71.4
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PG-71.5 When a boiler is fitted with two or more safety
valves or safety relief valves on one connection, this
connection to the boiler shall have a cross-sectional area
not less than the combined areas of inlet connections of all
the safety valves or safety relief valves with which it
connects and shall also meet the requirements of PG-71.3.
PG-71.6 Safety valves may be attached to drums or
headers by welding provided the welding is done in
accordance with Code requirements
PG-7 1 . 7 Every boi l er shal l have proper outl et
connections for the required safety valve, or safety relief
valve, or valves, independent of any other outside steam
connection, the area of opening to be at least equal to the
aggregate areas of inlet connections of all of the safety
valves or safety relief valves to be attached thereto. An
internal collecting pipe, splash plate, or pan may be used,
provided the total area for inlet of steam thereto is not less
than twice the aggregate areas of the inlet connections of
the attached safety valves. The holes in such collecting
pipes shall be at least
1
/4 in. (6 mm) in diameter and the
least dimension in any other form of opening for inlet of
steam shall be
1
/4 in,. (6 mm).
Such dimensional limitations to operation for steam
need not apply to steam scrubbers or driers provided the net
free steam inlet area of the scrubber or drier is at least 10
times the total area of the boiler outlets for the safety valves.
PG-71.8 If safety valves are attached to a separate steam
drum or dome, the opening between the boiler proper and the
steam drum or dome shall be not less than required by PG-71.7.
PG-72 OPERATI ON
PG-72.1 Safety valves shall be designed and constructed
to operate without chattering and to attain full lift at a
pressure no greater than 3% above their set pressure. After
blowing down, all valves set at pressures of 375 psi or
greater shall close at a pressure not lower than 96% of their
set pressure, except that all drum valves installed on a single
boiler may be set to reseat at a pressure not lower than 96%
of the set pressure of the lowest set drum valve. All valves set
at pressures below 375 psi shall have a blowdown not
greater than that specified in the following table:
Set Pressure, psi Maximum Blowdown
< 67 4 psi
67 and 250 6% of set pressure
> 250 and < 375 15 psi
The minimum blowdown for all safety or safety relief
valves shall be 2 psi (13.8 kPa) or 2% of the set pressure,
whichever is greater.
Safety valves used on forced-flow steam generators with
no fixed steam and waterline, and safety relief valves used
on high-temperature water boilers may be set and adjusted
to close after blowing down not more than 10% of the set
pressure. The valves for these special uses must be so
adjusted and marked by the manufacturer.
PG-72.2 The popping point tolerance plus or minus
shall not exceed that specified in the following table:
Tolerance, plus or minus
Set Pressure, psi from set pressure
70 2 psi
> 70 and 300 3% of set pressure
> 300 and 1000 10 psi
> 1000 1% of set pressure
PG-72.3 The spring in a safety valve or safety relief
valve shall not be reset for any pressure more than 5%
above or below that for which the valve is marked unless
the new setti ng i s wi thi n the spri ng desi gn range
established by the manufacturer or is determined to be
acceptable to the manufacturer.
If the set pressure is to be adjusted within the limits
specified above, the adjustment shall be performed by the
manufacturer, hi s authori zed representati ve, or an
assembler. An additional valve data tag identifying the new
set pressure, capacity, and date shall be furnished and
installed, and the valve shall be resealed.
PG-72.4 If the set pressure of a valve is changed so as
to require a new spring, the spring shall be acceptable to
the manufacturer. The spri ng i nstal l ati on and val ve
adjustment shall be performed by the manufacturer, his
authori zed representati ve, or an assembl er. A new
nameplate as described in PG-110 shall be furnished and
installed, and the valve shall be resealed.
PG-73 MI NI MUM REQUI REMENTS
FOR SAFETY AND SAFETY
RELI EF VALVES
PG-73.1 Mechanical Requir ement s
PG-73. 1. 1 The desi gn shal l i ncorporate gui di ng
arrangements necessary to insure consistent operation and
tightness.
PG-71.5 1998 SECTION I PG-73.1.1
98
PG-73.1.2 The spring shall be designed so that the
full lift spring compression shall be no greater than 80% of
the nominal solid deflection. The permanent set of the
spring (defined as the difference between the free height
and height measured 10 min after the spring has been
compressed solid three additional times after presetting at
room temperature) shall not exceed 0.5% of the free height.
PG-73.1.3 To provide a means for verifying whether it
is free, each safety valve or safety relief valve shall have a
substantial lifting device, which when activated will release
the seating force on the disk when the valve is subjected to
pressure of at least 75% of the set pressure. The lifting
device shall be such that it cannot lock or hold the valve
disk in lifted position when the exterior lifting force is
rel eased. Di sks of safety rel i ef val ves used on hi gh-
temperature water boilers shall not be lifted while the
temperature of the water exceeds 200F (93C). If it is
desired to lift the valve disk to assure that it is free, this
shall be done when the valve is subjected to a pressure of at
least 75% of the set pressure. For high-temperature water
boilers, the lifting mechanism shall be sealed against
leakage.
PG-73.1.4 The seat of a safety valve shall be fastened
to the body of the valve in such a way that there is no
possibility of the seat lifting.
PG-73.1.5 A body drain below seat level shall be
provided in the valve and this drain shall not be plugged
during or after field installation. For valves exceeding NPS
2
1
2 (DN 65), the drain hole or holes shall be tapped not less
than NPS
3
8 (DN 10). For valves of NPS 2
1
2 (DN 65) or
smaller, the drain hole shall not be less than
1
4 in. (6 mm)
in diameter.
PG-73.1.6 In the design of the body of the valve,
consideration shall be given to minimizing the effects of
water deposits.
PG-73.1.7 Valves having screwed inlet or outlet
connections shall be provided with wrenching surfaces to
allow for normal installation without damaging operating
parts.
PG-73.1.8 Means shall be provided in the design of all
valves for use under this Section, for sealing all external
adjustments. Seals shall be installed by the manufacturer,
his authorized representative, or an assembler at the time
of the initial adjustment. After spring replacement and/or
subsequent adjustment, the valve shall be resealed. Seals
shall be installed in such a manner as to prevent changing
the adjustment without breaking the seal and, in addition,
shall serve as a means of identifying the manufacturer, his
authorized representative, or the assembler making the
adjustment.
PG-73.2 Mat er ial Select ions
PG-7 3 . 2 . 1 Cast i ron seats and di sks are not
permitted.
PG-73.2.2 Adjacent sliding surfaces such as guides
and disks or disk holders shall both be of corrosion
resistant material. Springs of corrosion resistant material
or having a corrosion resistant coating are required. The
seats and disks of safety valves or safety relief valves shall be
of suitable material to resist corrosion by the lading fluid.
NOTE: The degree of corrosion resistance, appropriate to the intended
service, shall be a matter of agreement between the manufacturer and the
purchaser.
PG-73.2.3 Materials used in bodies and bonnets or
yokes shall be listed in Section II, Parts A and B, and
identified in Tables 1A and 1B of Section II, Part D, as
permitted for Section I construction. Materials used in
nozzl es, di sks, and other parts contai ned wi thi n the
external structure of the safety or safety relief valves shall
be one of the following categories:
(1) listed in ASME Section II;
(2) listed in ASTM Specifications (see Note below);
(3) controlled by the manufacturer of the safety or
safety relief valve by a specification insuring control of
chemical and physical properties and quality at least
equivalent to ASTM Standards (see Note below).
NOTE: It shall be the manufacturers responsibility to insure that the
allowable stresses at temperature meet the requirements of Section II,
Part D, Appendix 1, Nonmandatory Basis for Establishing Stress Values in
Tables 1A and 1B.
PG-73.3 I nspect ion of Manufact ur ing and/or Assembly
PG-73.3.1 A manufacturer shall demonstrate to the
satisfaction of an ASME designee that his manufacturing,
producti on, and test faci l i ti es and qual i ty control
procedures wi l l i nsure cl ose agreement between the
performance of random producti on sampl es and the
performance of those val ves submi tted for capaci ty
certification.
PG-73.3.2 Manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and
test operati ons i ncl udi ng capaci ty, are subj ect to
inspections at any time by an ASME designee.
PG-73.3.3 A Manufacturer or assembler may be
granted permi ssi on to appl y the V Code Symbol to
producti on pressure rel i ef val ves capaci ty-certi fi ed i n
PG-73.1.2 PART PG GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PG-73.3.3
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accordance with PG-69, provided the following tests are
successfully completed. This permission shall expire on the
fifth anniversary of the date it is initially granted. This
permission may be extended for 5 year periods if the following
tests are successfully repeated within the 6 month period
before expiration.
(1) Two sample production pressure relief valves of a
size and capacity within the capability of an ASME accepted
laboratory shall be selected by an ASME designee.
(2) Operational and capacity tests shall be conducted in
the presence of an ASME designee at an ASME accepted
laboratory. The valve manufacturer or assembler shall be
notified of the time of the test and may have representatives
present to witness the test.
(3) Should any valve fail to relieve at or above its
certified capacity or should it fail to meet performance
requirements of this Section, the test shall be repeated at the
rate of two replacement valves, selected in accordance with
PG-73.3.3(1), for each valve that failed.
(4) Failure of any of the replacement valves to meet
capacity or the performance requirements of this Section
shal l be cause for revocati on wi thi n 60 days of the
authorization to use the Code Symbol on that particular type
of valve. During this period, the Manufacturer or assembler
shall demonstrate the cause of such deficiency and the action
taken to guard agai nst future occurrence, and the
requirements of PG-73.3.3 above shall apply.
PG-73.3.4 Use of the Code Symbol Stamp by an
assembler indicates the use of original unmodified parts in
strict accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer of
the valve. However, an assembler may convert original
finished parts by machining to another finished part for a
specific application under the following conditions:
(a) Conversions shall be specified by the Manufacturer.
Drawings and/or written instructions used for part conversion
shall be obtained from the Manufacturer and shall include a
drawing or description of the converted part before and after
machining.
(b) The Assemblers quality control system, as accepted by
a representative from an ASME designated organization, must
describe in detail the conversion of original parts, provisions
for inspection and acceptance, personnel training, and control
of current Manufacturers drawi ngs and/or wri tten
instructions.
(c) The Assembler must document each use of a converted
part.
(d) The Assembler must demonstrate to the Manufacturer
the abi l i ty to perform each type of conversi on. The
Manufacturer shall document all authorizations granted to
perform part conversions. The Manufacturer and Assembler
shall maintain a file of such authorizations.
(e) At least annually a review shall be performed by the
Manufacturer of an Assembl ers system and machi ni ng
capabilities. The Manufacturer shall document the results of
these reviews. A copy of this documentation shall be kept on
file by the Assembler. The review results shall be made
available to a representative from an ASME designated
organization.
PG-73.3.5 In addition to the requirements of PG-110,
the same plate marking shall include the name of the
Manufacturer and the assembler. The Code Symbol Stamp
shall be that of the assembler.
NOTE: Within the requirements of PG-73.3 and PG-73.4, a manufacturer
is defined as a person or organization who is completely responsible for
design, material selection, capacity certification, manufacture of all
component parts, assembly, testing, sealing, and shipping of safety and
safety relief valves certified under this Section.
An assembler is defined as a person or organization who purchases or
receives from a manufacturer the necessary component parts or valves and
assembles, adjusts, tests, seals, and ships safety or safety relief valves
certified under this Section at a geographical location other than and
using facilities other than those used by the manufacturer.
PG-73.4 Test ing by Manufact ur er s or Assembler s
PG-73.4.1 Valves exceeding 1 in. (DN 25) inlet size or
300 psig (2070 kPa) set pressure shall meet the following
requirements. Primary pressure containing cast and welded
parts of pressure relief valves shall be tested at a pressure at
1.5 times the design pressure of the parts. These tests shall
be conducted after all machining operations to the parts
have been completed. There shall be no visible signs of
leakage.
Closed bonnet pressure relief valves designed for
di scharge to a cl osed system shal l be tested wi th a
minimum of 30 psig (207 kPa) air or other gas in the
secondary pressure zone. There shall be no visible signs of
leakage.
PG-73.4.2 Every valve shall be tested with steam by
the manufacturer or assembler to demonstrate the popping
poi nt, bl owdown, ti ghtness, and pressure contai ni ng
integrity. Valves beyond the capability of production test
facilities may be shop tested with air, provided required
field tests and applicable adjustments are made.
PG-73.4.3 A seat tightness test shall be conducted at
maximum expected operating pressure, but at a pressure
not exceeding the reseating pressure of the valve. When
being tested, a valve exhibiting no visible signs of leakage
shall be considered adequately tight.
PG-73.4.4 A manufacturer or assembler shall have a
documented program for the application, calibration, and
maintenance of test gages.
PG-73.3.3 1998 SECTION I PG-73.4.4
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PG-73.4.5 Testing time on steam valves shall be
sufficient to assure that test results are repeatable and
representative of field performance.
PG-7 3 . 4 . 6 Test fi xtures and test drums, where
applicable, shall be of adequate size and capacity to assure
that the observed set pressure is consistent with the
stamped set pressure within the tolerance required by PG-
72.2.
PG-7 3 . 5 Desi gn Requi rements. At the ti me of
submission of valves for capacity certification or testing in
accordance wi th PG-69, the ASME desi gnee has the
authori ty to revi ew desi gn for conformi ty wi th the
requirements of this Section and to reject or require
modification of designs which do not conform, prior to
capacity testing.
PG-110 STAMPI NG OF SAFETY VALVES
Each safety valve shall be plainly marked with the required
data by the Manufacturer or Assembler (see PG-73.3.4) in such
a way that the marking will not be obliterated in service. The
marking shall be placed on the valve or on a nameplate
securely fastened to the valve. The Code V symbol shall be
stamped on the valve or nameplate, but the other required
data may be stamped, etched, impressed, or cast on the valve
or nameplate. The marking shall include the following:
(1) the name (or an acceptable abbreviation) of the
Manufacturer and Assembler;
(2) Manufacturers design or type number;
(3) NPS (the nominal pipe size of the valve inlet);
(4) set pressure____psi;
(5) capacity____lb/hr (in accordance with PG-67.5 and
with the valve adjusted for the blowdown permitted by PG-72);
(6) year built, or alternatively, a coding may be marked
on the valve such that the valve manufacturer or assembler
can identify the year the valve was assembled and tested;
(7) ASME symbol as shown in Fig. PG-105.4.
PG-105 CODE SYMBOL STAMPS
PG-105.1 Aut hor izat ion. Except as permitted in PG-
105.6, no organization may assume responsibility for Code
construction without having first received from the ASME
a Certificate of Authorization to use one of the Code symbol
stamps shown in Figs. PG-105.1 through PG-105.4. There
are six such stamps, defined as follows:
S power boiler symbol stamp see Fig. PG-105.1
Mminiature boiler symbol stamp see Fig. PG-105.1
E electric boiler symbol stamp see Fig. PG-105.1
A boiler assembly symbol stamp see Fig. PG-105.2
PPpressure piping symbol stamp see Fig. PG-105.3
V safety valve symbol stamp see Fig. PG-105.4
Stamps for applying the Code symbol shall be obtained
from the Society. Each boiler, superheater, waterwall,
economizer, or boiler part to which a Code symbol is to be
applied shall be fabricated by a Manufacturer who is in
possessi on of an appropri ate Code symbol stamp. A
Certificate of Authorization to use the Code symbol S,
M, E, A, PP, or V stamp will be granted by the
Society pursuant to the provisions of these paragraphs.
PG-105.2 Applicat ion for Cer t ificat e of Aut hor izat ion.
Any organization desiring a Certificate of Authorization
shall apply to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee of
the Society, on forms issued by the Society, specifying the
stamp desired and the scope of Code activities to be
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performed. When an organization intends to build Code
items in plants in more than one geographical area,
separate applications for each plant or a single application
listing the addresses of all such plants may be submitted.
Each application shall identify the Authorized Inspection
Agency providing Code inspection at each plant. A separate
Certificate of Authorization will be prepared and a separate
fee charged by the Society for each plant.
Each applicant must agree that each Certificate of
Authorization and each Code symbol stamp are at all times
the property of the Society, that they will be used according
to the rules and regulations of this Section of the Code, and
that they will be promptly returned to the Society upon
demand, or when the applicant discontinues the Code
activities covered by his certificate, or when the Certificate
of Authorization has expired and no new certificate has
been issued. The holder of a Code symbol stamp shall not
allow any other organization to use it.
Authorization to use Code symbol stamps may be
granted or wi thhel d by the Soci ety i n i ts absol ute
discretion. If authorization is granted, and the proper
administrative fee paid, a Certificate of Authorization
evidencing permission to use any such symbol, expiring on
the triennial anniversary date thereafter, will be forwarded
to the applicant. Each such certificate will identify the Code
symbol to be used, and the type of shop and/or field
operati ons for whi ch authori zati on i s granted. (See
Appendix A-370). The certificate will be signed by the
Chairman of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee and
the Director of Accreditation. Six months prior to the date
of expiration of any such certificate, the applicant must
apply for a renewal of such authorization and the issuance
of a new certificate. The Society reserves the absolute right
to cancel or refuse to renew such authorization returning
pro rata, fees paid for the unexpired term.
PG-105. 3 Agr eement Wit h Aut hor ized I ns pect ion
Agency. As a condition of obtaining and maintaining a
Certificate of Authorization to use the S, M, E, A, or
PP Code symbol stamps, the Manufacturer or Assembler
must have in force at all times, an inspection contract or
agreement wi th an Authori zed Inspecti on Agency as
defined in PG-91 to provide inspection services. This
inspection contract is a written agreement between the
Manufacturer or Assembler and the inspection agency
which specifies the terms and conditions under which the
inspection services are to be furnished and which states the
mutual responsibilities of the Manufacturer or Assembler
and the Authorized Inspectors. The certificate holder shall
noti fy the Soci ety whenever i ts agreement wi th an
Authorized Inspection Agency is cancelled or changed to
another Authorized Inspection Agency.
Manufacturers or assemblers of safety valves are not
requi red to have an i nspecti on agreement wi th an
Authori zed Inspecti on Agency. A Certi fi cate of
Authori zati on may be granted to a manufacturer or
assembler of safety valves to use the safety valve symbol
stamp providing such stamp is applied only to safety valves
that have been capacity certified in accordance with the
requirements of this Section.
PG-105.4 Qualit y Cont r ol Syst em. Any Manufacturer
or Assembler holding or applying for a Certificate of
Authorization to use the S, M, E, A, PP, or V
stamp shall have, and demonstrate, a quality control system
to establish that all Code requirements including material,
design, fabrication, examination (by the Manufacturer), and
inspection for boilers and boiler parts (by the Authorized
Inspector) will be met. The quality control system shall be
in accordance with the requirements of Appendix A-300.
Before i ssuance or renewal of a Certi fi cate of
Authorization for use of the S, M, E, A, or PP
stamps, the Manufacturers facilities and organization are
subj ect to a j oi nt revi ew by a representati ve of hi s
inspection agency and an individual certified as an ASME
desi gnee who i s sel ected by the concerned l egal
jurisdiction. When the jurisdiction assumes responsibility
for leading the review, it shall have certified that its
representative has met ASME criteria. A written description
or checklist of the quality control system which identifies
what documents and what procedures the Manufacturer
will use to produce a Code item shall be available for review.
The purpose of the review is to evaluate the applicants
qual i ty control system and i ts i mpl ementati on. The
applicant shall demonstrate sufficient administrative and
fabrication functions of the system to show that he has the
knowledge and ability to produce the Code items covered by
his quality control system. Fabrication functions may be
demonstrated usi ng current work, a mock-up, or a
combination of the two. A written report to the Society
shall be made jointly by the jurisdiction and the inspection
agency employed by the Manufacturer to do his Code
i nspecti on. Thi s report i s then revi ewed by the
Subcommittee on Boiler and Pressure Vessel Accreditation,
which will either issue a Certificate of Authorization or
notify the applicant of deficiencies revealed by the review.
In such a case, the applicant will be given an opportunity to
explain or correct these deficiencies.
Certi fi cates of Authori zati on wi l l be endorsed to
indicate the scope of activity authorized. Authorization may
include field operations if the review team determines that
these operations are adequately described in the quality
PG-105.2 1998 SECTION I PG-105.4
control manual, and this determination is accepted by the
Society.
Before i ssuance or renewal of a Certi fi cate of
Authori zati on for use of the V stamp, the val ve
manufacturers or assemblers facilities or organization are
subject to a review by an ASME designee. A written
description or checklist of the quality control system,
whi ch i denti fi es the documents and procedures the
manufacturer or assembler will use to produce Code safety
and safety relief valves, shall be available for review. The
ASME designee shall make a written report to the Society,
where the Subcommittee on Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Accreditation will act on it as described above.
The Manufacturer may at any time make changes in the
qual i ty control system concerni ng the methods of
achieving results subject to acceptance by the Authorized
Inspector. For manufacturers and assembl ers of V
stamped safety or safety relief valves, such acceptance shall
be by the ASME designee.
For those areas where there is no jurisdiction or where
a jurisdiction does not choose to select an ASME designee
to review a vessel or vessel parts manufacturers facility,
that function shall be performed by an ASME designee
selected by ASME. In either case, the ASME designee shall
certify its representative has met ASME criteria. Where the
jurisdiction is the Manufacturers inspection agency, the
j oi nt revi ew and j oi nt report shal l be made by the
jurisdiction and another representative designated by the
Society.
PG-1 0 5 . 5 Code Con s t r u ct ion Befor e Receipt of
Cer t ificat e of Aut hor izat ion. When used to demonstrate his
qual i ty control system, a Manufacturer may start
fabricating Code items before receipt of a Certificate of
Authorization to use a Code symbol stamp under the
following conditions:
(1) The fabrication is done with the participation of the
Authorized Inspector and is subject to his acceptance.
(2) The acti vi ty shal l have been performed i n
conformance with the applicants accepted quality control
system.
(3) The item is stamped with the appropriate Code
symbol and certi fi ed once the appl i cant recei ves hi s
Certificate of Authorization from the Society.
PG-105.6 Regulations on Use of Code Symbol Stamps.
The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee may at any time
make such regulations concerning the issuance and use of
Code symbol stamps as it deems appropriate, and all such
regulations shall become binding upon the holders of any
valid Certificates of Authorization.
PG-105.4 PART PG GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PG-105.6
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1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
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PVG-12 SAFETY VALVES
PVG-12.1 Safety valves shall be of a totally enclosed
type so designed that vapors escaping beyond the valve seat
shall not discharge into the atmosphere, except through an
escape pipe that will carry such vapors to a safe point of
discharge outside of the building. A suitable condenser that
will condense all the vapors discharged from the safety
valve may be used in lieu of piping the vapors to the
atmosphere. The safety valve shall not have a lifting lever.
The vaporizer shall be designed in accordance with the
rules in this Code for a working pressure of at least 40 psi
(256 kPa) above the operating pressure at which it will be
used. Valve body drains are not mandatory.
PVG-12.2 Safety valves shall be disconnected from the
vaporizer at least once yearly, when they shall be inspected,
repaired if necessary, tested, and then replaced on the
vaporizer.
PVG-12.3 In order to minimize the loss by leakage of
material through the safety valve, a rupture disk may be
i nstal l ed between the safety val ve and the vapori zer
provided the following requirements are met.
PVG-12.3.1 The cross-sectional area of the connection
to a vaporizer shall be not less than the required relief area
of the rupture disk.
PVG-12.3.2 Every rupture disk shall have a specified
bursting pressure at a specified temperature, shall be
marked with a lot number, and shall be guaranteed by its
manufacturer to burst within 5% (plus or minus) of its
specified bursting pressure.
PVG-12.3.3 The specified bursting pressure at the
coincident specified temperature shall be determined by
bursting two or more specimens from a lot of the same
material and of the same size as those to be used. The tests
shall be made in a holder of the same form and pressure
area dimensions as that with which the disk is to be used.
PVG-12.3.4 A rupture disk may be installed between a
safety valve and the vaporizer provided:
PVG-[Link] The maximum pressure of the range for
which the disk is designed to rupture does not exceed the
opening pressure for which the safety valve is set or the
maximum allowable working pressure of the vessel.
PVG-1 2 . 3 . 4 . 2 The openi ng provi ded through the
rupture disk, after breakage, is sufficient to permit a flow
equal to the capacity of the attached valve and there is no
PART PVG
REQUI REMENTS FOR ORGANI C FLUI D VAPORI ZERS
chance of interference with the proper functioning of the
valve; but in no case shall this area be less than the inlet
area of the valve.
PVG-[Link] The space between a rupture disk and the
valve should be provided with a pressure gage, try cock, free
vent, or a suitable telltale indicator. This arrangement
permits the detection of disk rupture or leakage.
1
PVG-12.4 Safety valve discharge capacity shall be
determined from the formula:
W= CKAP M/T
where
W= flow of vapor lb/hr
C = constant for vapor which is a function of the ratio
of Specific Heats k =Cp/Cv(see Fig. PVG-12)
Note: Where k is not known, k = 1.001.
FIG. PVG-12 CONSTANT C FOR VAPOR RELATED
TO RATIO OF SPECIFIC HEATS (K=CP/CV)
1
Users are warned that a rupture disk will not burst at its designed pressure
if back pressure builds up in the space between the disk and the safety
valve which will occur should leakage develop in the rupture disk due to
corrosion or other cause.
K = coefficient of discharge for the design
A = discharge area of safety valve, sq in.
P = (set pressure x 1.03) + Atmosphere Pressure, psia
M = molecular weight
T = absolute temperature at inlet, F + 460
PVG-12.5 Safety valves for organic fluid vaporizers shall
be tested and certified under PG-69, and they shall be
stamped with the rated relieving capacity in pounds per
hour at coincident temperature as determined in PVG-12.4.
The fluid identification shall be stamped on the nameplate.
PVG-12.6 The required minimum safety valve relieving
capacity shall be determined from the formula:
C x H x 0.75
W=
h
where
h = latent heat of heat transfer fluid at relieving
pressure, Btu/lb
W= weight of organic fluid vapor generated per hour, lb
C = maximum total weight or volume of fuel burned
per hour, lb or cu ft
H = heat of combustion of fuel, Btu/lb or Btu/cu ft
(see A-17)
The sum of the safety valve capacities marked on the
valves shall be equal to or greater than W.
PFT-44 OPENI NG BETWEEN BOI LER
AND SAFETY VALVE
The opening or connection between the boiler and
safety valve shall have at least the area of the valve inlet.
After the boiler Manufacturer provides for the opening
required by the Code, a bushing may be inserted in the
opening in the shell to suit a safety valve that will have the
capacity to relieve all the steam that can be generated in the
boiler and which will meet the Code requirements.
No valve of any description shall be placed between the
required safety valve or safety relief valve or valves and the
boiler, or on the discharge pipe between the safety valve or
safety relief valve and the atmosphere. When a discharge
pipe is used, the cross-sectional area shall be not less than
the full area of the valve outlet or of the total of the areas of
the valve outlets discharging thereinto and shall be as short
and straight as possible and so arranged as to avoid undue
stresses on the valve or valves.
PVG-12.4 PART PG GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PFT-44
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ASME CODE
SECTION IV
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ASME SECTI ON I V
ARTI CLE 4
PRESSURE RELI EVI NG DEVI CES
HG-400 PRESSURE RELI EVI NG VALVE
REQUI REMENTS
HG-400.1 Safety Valve Requirements for Steam Boilers
(a) Each steam boiler shall have one or more officially
rated safety valves that are identified with the V or HV
Symbol of the spring pop type adjusted and sealed to
discharge at a pressure not to exceed 15 psi (103 kPa).
(b) No safety valve for a steam boiler shall be smaller
than NPS
1
/2 (DN 15). No safety valve shall be larger than
NPS 4
1
/2 (DN 115). The inlet opening shall have an inside
diameter equal to, or greater than, the seat diameter.
(c) The minimum relieving capacity of valve or valves
shall be governed by the capacity marking on the boiler
called in HG-530.
(d) The minimum valve capacity in pounds per hour
shall be the greater of that determined by dividing the
maximum Btu output at the boiler nozzle obtained by the
firing of any fuel for which the unit is installed by 1000, or
shall be determined on the basis of the pounds of steam
generated per hour per square foot of boiler heating surface
as gi ven i n Tabl e HG-400.1. For cast i ron boi l ers
constructed to the requirements of Part HC, the minimum
valve capacity shall be determined by the maximum output
method. In many cases a greater relieving capacity of valves
will have to be provided than the minimum specified by
these rules. In every case, the requirement of HG-400.1(e)
shall be met.
(e) The safety valve capacity for each steam boiler shall
be such that with the fuel burning equipment installed, and
operated at maximum capacity, the pressure cannot rise
more than 5 psi (35 kPa) above the maximum allowable
working pressure.
(f) When operati ng condi ti ons are changed, or
additional boiler heating surface is installed, the valve
capacity shall be increased, if necessary, to meet the new
conditions and be in accordance with HG-400.1(e).
TABLE HG-400.1
MINIMUM POUNDS OF STEAM PER HOUR
PER SQUARE FOOT OF HEATING SURFACE
Firetube Watertube
Boiler Heating Surface Boilers Boilers
Hand fired 5 6
Stoker fired 7 8
Oil, gas, or pulverized fuel fired 8 10
Waterwall heating surface:
Hand fired 8 8
Stoker fired 10 12
Oil, gas, or pulverized fuel fired 14 16
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) When a boiler is fired only by a gas having a heat value not in excess of
200 Btu/cu ft., the minimum safety valves or safety relief valve relieving
capacity may be based on the values given for hand fired boilers above.
(b) The minimum safety valve or safety relief valve relieving capacity for
electric boilers shall be 3
1
/2 lb/hr/kw input.
(c) For heating surface determination, see HG-403.
The additional valves required, on account of changed
conditions, may be installed on the outlet piping provided
there is no intervening valve.
HG-400.2 Safet y Relief Valve Requir ement s for Hot
Wat er Boiler s
(a) Each hot water heating or supply boiler shall have at
least one officially rated safety relief valve, of the automatic
reseating type, identified with the V or HV Symbol, and set
to relieve at or below the maximum allowable working
pressure of the boiler.
(b) Hot water heating or supply boilers limited to a
water temperature not in excess of 210F (99C) may have,
in lieu of the valve(s) specified in (a) above, one or more
officially rated temperature and pressure safety relief valves
of the automatic reseating type identified with the HV
symbol, and set to relieve at or below the maximum
allowable working pressure of the boiler.
(c) When more than one safety relief valve is used on either
hot water heating or hot water supply boilers, the additional
valves shall be officially rated and may have a set pressure
within a range not to exceed 6 psi (42 kPa), above the maximum
allowable working pressure of the boiler up to and including 60
psi (414 kPa), and 5% for those having a maximum allowable
working pressure exceeding 60 psi (414 kPa).
(d) No safety relief valve shall be smaller than NPS
3
/4
(DN 20) nor larger than NPS 4
1
/2 (DN 115) except that
boilers having a heat input not greater than 15,000 Btu/hr
(4.4 kW) may be equipped with a rated safety relief valve of
NPS
1
/2 (DN 15).
(e) The required steam relieving capacity, in pounds per
hour, of the pressure relieving device or devices on a boiler
shall be the greater of that determined by dividing the
maximum output in Btu at the boiler nozzle obtained by
the firing of any fuel for which the unit is installed by 1000,
or shall be determined on the basis of pounds of steam
generated per hour per square foot of boiler heating surface
as gi ven i n Tabl e HG-400.1. For cast i ron boi l ers
constructed to the requirements of Part HC, the minimum
valve capacity shall be determined by the maximum output
method. In many cases a greater relieving capacity of valves
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HG-400.2 1998 SECTION IV HG-401.1
will have to be provided than the minimum specified by
these rules. In every case, the requirements of HG-400.2(g)
shall be met.
(f) When operati ng condi ti ons are changed, or
additional boiler heating surface is installed, the valve
capacity shall be increased, if necessary, to meet the new
conditions and shall be in accordance with HG-400.2(g).
The additional valves required, on account of changed
conditions, may be installed on the outlet piping provided
there is no intervening valve.
(g) Safety relief valve capacity for each boiler with a
single safety relief valve shall be such that, with the fuel
burning equipment installed and operated at maximum
capacity, the pressure cannot rise more than 10% above the
maximum allowable working pressure. When more than
one safety relief valve is used, the overpressure shall be
limited to 10% above the set pressure of the highest set
valve allowed by HG-400.2(a).
HG-400.3 Safet y and Safet y Relief Valves for Tanks
and Heat Exchanger s
(a) Steam to Hot Water Supply. When a hot water
supply is heated indirectly by steam in a coil or pipe within
the service limitations set forth in HG-101, the pressure of
the steam used shall not exceed the safe working pressure
of the hot water tank, and a safety relief valve at least NPS
1 (DN 25), set to relieve at or below the maximum allowable
working pressure of the tank, shall be applied to the tank.
(b) High Temperature Water to Water Heat Exchanger.
1
When high temperature water is circulated through the
coils or tubes of a heat exchanger to warm water for space
heating or hot water supply, within the service limitations
set forth in HG-101, the heat exchanger shall be equipped
with one or more officially rated safety relief valves that are
identified with the V or HV Symbol, set to relieve at or
below the maximum allowable working pressure of the heat
exchanger, and of sufficient rated capacity to prevent the
heat exchanger pressure from rising more than 10% above
the maximum allowable working pressure of the vessel.
(c) High Temperature Water to Steam Heat Exchanger.
1
When high temperature water is circulated through the
coils or tubes of a heat exchanger to generate low pressure
steam, within the service limitations set forth in HG-101,
the heat exchanger shall be equipped with one or more
officially rated safety valves that are identified with the V or
HV Symbol, set to relieve at a pressure not to exceed 15 psi
(103 kPa), and of sufficient rated capacity to prevent the
heat exchanger pressure from rising more than 5 psi (35
kPa) above the maximum allowable working pressure of the
vessel. For heat exchangers requiring steam pressures
greater than 15 psi (103 kPa), refer to Section I or Section
VIII, Division 1.
HG-401 MI NI MUM REQUI REMENTS FOR SAFETY
AND SAFETY RELI EF VALVES
HG-401.1 Mechanical Requir ement s
(a) The inlet opening shall have an inside diameter
approximately equal to, or greater than, the seat diameter.
In no case shall the maximum opening through any part of
the valve be less than
1
/4 in. (6 mm) in diameter or its
equivalent area.
(b) Safety relief valves officially rated as to capacity shall
have pop action when tested by steam.
(c) O-rings or other packing devices when used on the
stems of safety relief valves shall be so arranged as not to
affect their operation or capacity.
(d) The design shall incorporate guiding arrangements
necessary to i nsure consi stent operati on and ti ghtness.
Excessive lengths of guiding surfaces should be avoided. Bottom
guided designs are not permitted on safety relief valves.
(e) Safety valves shall have a controlled blowdown of 2
psi to 4 psi (13.8 kPa to 28 kPa) and this blowdown need not
be adjustable.
(f) Safety valves shall be spring loaded. The spring shall
be designed so that the full lift spring compression shall be
no greater than 80% of the nominal solid deflection. The
permanent set of the spring (defined as the difference
between the free height and height measured 10 min after
the spring has been compressed solid three additional times
after presetting at room temperature) shall not exceed
0.5% of the free height.
(g) There shall be a lifting device and a mechanical
connection between the lifting device and the disk capable
of lifting the disk from the seat a distance of at least
1
/16 in.
(1.6 mm) with no pressure on the boiler.
(h) A body drain below seat level shall be provided by the
Manufacturer for all safety valves and safety relief valves,
except that the body drain may be omitted when the valve
seat is above the bottom of the inside diameter of the
discharge piping. For valves exceeding NPS 2
1
/2 (DN 65) the
drain hole or holes shall be tapped not less than NPS
3
/8 (DN
10). For valves NPS 2
1
/2 (DN 65) or smaller, the drain hole
shall not be less than
1
/4 in. (6 mm) in diameter. Body drain
connections shall not be plugged during or after field
installation. In safety relief valves of the diaphragm type, the
space above the diaphragm shall be vented to prevent a
buildup of pressure above the diaphragm. Safety relief valves
of the diaphragm type shall be so designed that failure or
deterioration of the diaphragm material will not impair the
ability of the valve to relieve at the rated capacity.
(i) In the design of the body of the valve consideration
shall be given to minimizing the effects of water deposits.
(j) Valves shall be provided with wrenching surfaces to allow
for normal installation without damaging operating parts.
(k) The set pressure tolerances plus or minus, of safety
valves shall not exceed 2 psi (13.8 kPa), and for safety relief 1
Suggested installation practices for the secondary side of heat exchangers.
HG-401.1 ARTICLE 4 PRESSURE RELIEVING DEVICES HG-401.5
valves shall not exceed 3 psi (20.6 kPa) for pressures up to
and including 60 psig (414 kPa) and 5% for pressures above
60 psig (414 kPa).
(l) Safety valves shall be arranged so that they cannot be
reset to relieve a higher pressure than the maximum
allowable working pressure of the boiler.
HG-401.2 Mat er ial Select ion
(a) Cast iron seats and disks are not permitted.
(b) Adjacent sliding surfaces such as guides and disks
shall both be of corrosion resistant material.
(c) Springs of corrosion resistant material or having a
corrosion resistant coating are required.
(d) Material for seats and disks should be such as to
provide a reasonable degree of resistance to steam cutting.
(e) Material for valve bodies and bonnets or their
corresponding metallic pressure containing parts shall be
l i sted i n Secti on II, except that i n cases where
manufacturer desires to make use of materials other than
those listed in Section II, he shall establish and maintain
specifications requiring equivalent control of chemical and
physical properties and quality.
(f) Synthetic disk inserts of O-ring or other types if used
shall be compatible with the maximum design temperature
established for the valve.
(g) No materials liable to fail due to deterioration or
vulcanization when subjected to saturated steam temper-
ature corresponding to capacity test pressure shall be used.
HG-401.3 Manufact ur e and I nspect ion
(a) A Manufacturer shall demonstrate to the satisfaction
of an ASME designee that his manufacturing, production,
and testing facilities and quality control procedures will
i nsure cl ose agreement between the performance of
random production samples and the performance of those
valves submitted for capacity certification.
(b) Manufacturing, inspection, and test operations
including capacity are subject to inspections at any time by
an ASME designee.
(c) A Manufacturer may be granted permission to apply
the HV Code Symbol to production pressure relief valves
capacity certified in accordance with HG-402.3 provided
the fol l owi ng tests are successful l y compl eted. Thi s
permission shall expire on the fifth anniversary of the date
it is initially granted. The permission may be extended for 5
year periods if the following tests are successfully repeated
within the 6 month period before expiration.
(1) Two sample production pressure relief valves of a
size and capacity within the capability of an ASME accepted
laboratory shall be selected by an ASME designee.
(2) Operational and capacity tests shall be conducted
in the presence of an ASME designee at an ASME accepted
laboratory. The valve Manufacturer shall be notified of the
time of the test and may have representatives present to
witness the test.
(3) Should any valve fail to relieve at or above its
certified capacity or should it fail to meet performance
requirements of this Section, the test shall be repeated at
the rate of two replacement valves, selected in accordance
with HG-401.3(c)(1), for each valve that failed.
(4) Failure of any of the replacement valves to meet
the capacity or the performance requirements of this
Section shall be cause for revocation within 60 days of the
authorization to use the Code Symbol on that particular
type of valve. During this period, the Manufacturer shall
demonstrate the cause of such deficiency and the action
taken to guard agai nst future occurrence, and the
requirements of HG-401.3(c) above shall apply.
(d) Safety valves shall be sealed in a manner to prevent
the valve from being taken apart without breaking the seal.
Safety relief valves shall be set and sealed so that they
cannot be reset without breaking the seal.
HG-401.4 Manufact ur er s Test ing
(a) Every safety valve shall be tested to demonstrate its
popping point, blowdown, and tightness. Every safety relief
valve shall be tested to demonstrate its opening point and
tightness. Safety valves shall be tested on steam or air and
safety relief valves on water, steam, or air. When the
blowdown is nonadjustable, the blowdown test may be
performed on a sampling basis.
(b) A Manufacturer shal l have a wel l -establ i shed
program for the application, calibration, and maintenance
of test gages.
(c)Testing time on safety valves shall be sufficient,
depending on size and design, to insure that test results are
repeatable and representative of field performance.
(d) Test fixtures and test drums shall be of adequate size
and capacity to assure representative pop action and
accuracy of blowdown adjustment.
(e) A tightness test shall be conducted at maximum
expected operati ng pressure, but not at a pressure
exceeding the reseating pressure of the valve.
HG-401.5 Design Requir ement s. At the time of the
submission of valves for capacity certification, or testing in
accordance with this Section, the ASME Designee has the
authority to review the design for conformity with the
requirements of this Section, and to reject or require
modification of designs which do not conform, prior to
capacity testing.
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HG-402 1998 SECTION IV HG-402.3
HG402 DI SCHARGE CAPACI TI ES OF
SAFETY AND SAFETY RELI EF
VALVES
HG-402.1 Valve Mar kings. Each safety or safety relief
valve shall be plainly marked with the required data by the
Manufacturer in such a way that the markings will not be
obliterated in service. The markings shall be stamped,
etched, impressed, or cast on the valve or on a nameplate,
which shall be securely fastened to the valve.
(a) The markings shall include the following:
(1) the name or an acceptable abbreviation of the
Manufacturer;
(2) Manufacturers design or type number;
(3) NPS size ____ in. (the nominal pipe size of the
valve inlet);
(4) set pressure ____ psi;
(5) capacity ____ lb/hr, or capacity ____ Btu/hr in
accordance with HG-402.7(a);
(6) year built or, alternatively, a coding may be
marked on the valves such that the valve Manufacturer can
identify the year the valve was assembled and tested; and
(7) ASME Symbol as show in Fig. HG-402.
(b) Nameplates of safety or safety-relief valves may be
marked sol el y i n metri c uni ts under the fol l owi ng
conditions:
(1) The pressure-relief device will be installed in a
location where metric units are required or accepted by
local authorities, if any.
(2) Metric units shall be those required by the user
when not mandated by enforcement authorities.
(3) The Manufacturers quality control system shall
provide the conversion from U.S. customary units to the
metric units that will be marked on the nameplate.
HG-402.2 Aut hor izat ion t o Use ASME St amp
Each safety valve to which the Code Symbol (Fig. HG-
402) is to be applied shall be produced by a Manufacturer
and/or Assembler who is in possession of a valid Certificate
of Authorization (See HG-540)
HG-402.3 Det er minat ion of Capacit y t o Be St amped
on Valves. The Manufacturer of the valves that are to be
stamped with the Code symbol shall submit valves for
testing to a place where adequate equipment and personnel
are available to conduct pressure and relieving-capacity
tests which shall be made in the presence of and certified by
an authori zed observer. The pl ace, personnel , and
authorized observer shall be approved by the Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Committee. The valves shall be tested in
one of the following three methods:
(a) Coefficient Method. Tests shall be made to determine
the lift, popping, and blowdown pressures, and the capacity
of at least three valves each of three representative sizes (a
total of nine valves). Each valve of a given size shall be set
at a different pressure. However, safety valves for steam
boilers shall have all nine valves set at 15 psig (103 kPa). A
coefficient shall be established for each test as follows:
Actual steam flow
KD = = Coefficient of discharge
Theoretical steam flow
The average of the coefficients K
D
of the nine tests
required shall be multiplied by 0.90, and this product shall
be taken as the coefficient K of that design. The stamped
capacity of all sizes and pressures shall not exceed the value
determined from the following formulas:
For 45 deg. seat,
W = 51.5 DLP x 0.707K
For flat seat,
W = 51.5 DLPK
For nozzle,
W = 51.5 APK
Where
W = weight of steam/hr, lb.
D = seat diameter, in.
L = lift, in.
P = (1.10 x set pressure + 14.7)
psia for hot water applications or
= (5.0 psi + 15 psi set + 14.7) psia for steam boilers
K = coefficient of discharge for the design
A = nozzle-throat area, sq in.
NOTE: The maximum and minimum coefficient determined by the tests of
a valve design shall not vary more than +-5% from the average. If one or
more tests are outsi de the acceptabl e l i mi ts, one val ve of the
Manufacturers choice shall be replaced with another valve of the same size
and pressure setting or by a modification of the original valve. Following
this test a new average coefficient shall be calculated, excluding the
replaced the valve test. If one or more tests are now outside the acceptable
limits, as determined by the new average coefficient, a valve of the
Manufacturers choice must be replaced by two valves of the same size and
pressure as the rejected valve. A new average coefficient, including the
replacement valves, shall be calculated. If any valve, excluding the two
replaced valves, now falls outside the acceptable limits, the tests shall be
considered unsatisfactory.
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A99
FIG. HG-402 OFFICIAL SYMBOL FOR STAMP
TO DENOTE THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS STANDARD
HG-402.3 ARTICLE 4 PRESSURE RELIEVING DEVICES HG-402.8
(b) Slope Method. If a Manufacturer wishes to apply the
Code Symbol to a design of pressure relief valves, four
valves of each combination of pipe and orifice size shall be
tested. These four valves shall be set at pressures that cover
the approximate range of pressures for which the valve will
be used, or that cover the range available at the certified
test facility that shall conduct the tests. The capacities shall
be based on these four tests as follows.
(1) The slope (W/P) of the actual measured capacity
versus the flow pressure for each test point shall be
calculated and averaged:
measured capacity
slope = W/P =
absolute flow pressure, psia
All values derived from the testing must fall within

5%
of the average value:
minimum slope = 0.95 x average slope
maximum slope = 1.05 x average slope
If the values derived from the testing do not fall between
the minimum and maximum slope values, the Authorized
Observer shall require that additional valves be tested at the
rate of two for each valve beyond the maximum and
minimum values with a limit of four additional valves.
(2) The relieving capacity to be stamped on the valve
shall not exceed 90% of the average slope times the
absolute accumulation pressure:
rated slope = 0.90 x average slope
stamped capacity rated slope x (1.10 x set pressure +
14.7) psia for hot water applications
(c)Three-Valve Method. If a Manufacturer wishes to
apply the Code Symbol to steam safety valves or safety relief
valves of one or more sizes of a design set at one pressure,
he shall submit three valves of each size of each design set
at one pressure for testing and the stamped capacity of each
size shall not exceed 90% of the average capacity of the
three valves tested.
NOTE: The discharge capacity as determined by the test of each valve
tested shall not vary by more than +-5% of the average capacity of the
three valves tested. If one of the three valve tests falls outside of the limits,
it may be replaced by two valves and a new average calculated based on all
four valves, excluding the replaced valve.
HG-402.4 Pr essur es at Which Capacit y Test s Shall Be
Conduct ed. Safety valves for steam boilers shall be tested
for capacity at 5 psi (35 kPa) over the set pressure for which
the valve is set to operate. Capacity certification tests of
safety relief valves for hot water heating and hot water
supply boilers shall be conducted at 110% of the pressure
for which the valve is set to operate.
HG-402.5 Opening Test s of Temper at ur e and Pr essur e
Safet y Relief Valves. For the purpose of determining the set
(openi ng) pressure, the test medi um shal l be room
temperature water. The actual set pressure is defined as the
pressure at the valve inlet when the flow rate through the
valve is 40 cc/min. Capacity tests shall be conducted with
steam (see HG-402.7) at a pressure 10% above the actual
water set pressure. For production capacity check tests, the
rated capacity shall be based on the actual water set
pressure.
HG-402.6 Capacit y Test s of Temper at ur e and Pr essur e
Safet y Relief Valves. For the purpose of determining the
capacity of temperature and pressure safety relief valves,
dummy elements of the same size and shape as the
regularly applied thermal element shall be substituted and
the relieving capacity shall be based on the pressure
element only. Valves selected to meet the requirements of
production testing, HG-401.3, shall have their temperature
elements deactivated by the Manufacturer prior to or at the
time of capacity testing.
HG-402.7 Fluid Medium for Capacit y Test s. The tests
shall be made with dry saturated steam. For test purposes
the limits of 98% minimum quality and 20F (11C)
maximum superheat shall apply. Correction from within
these limits may be made to the dry saturated condition.
The relieving capacity shall be measured by condensing the
steam or with a calibrated steam flowmeter.
(a) To determine the discharge capacity of safety relief
valves in terms of Btu, the relieving capacity in pounds for
steam per hour W is multiplied by 1000.
HG-402.8 Wher e and by Whom Capacit y Test s Shall be
Conduct ed
(a) Tests shall be conducted at a place where the testing
facilities, methods, procedures, and person supervising the
tests (Authori zed Observer) meet the appl i cabl e
requirements of ASME PTC 25-1994. The tests shall be
made under the supervi si on of and certi fi ed by an
Authori zed Observer. The testi ng faci l i ti es, methods,
procedures, and qualifications of the Authorized Observer
shal l be subj ect to the acceptance of ASME on
recommendation of an ASME Designee. Acceptance of the
testing facility is subject to review within each 5 year
period.
(b) Capacity test data reports for each valve model, type,
and size, signed by the Manufacturer and the Authorized
Observer witnessing the tests, shall be submitted to the
ASME Designee for review and acceptance.
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NOTE: When changes are made in the design, capacity certification tests
shall be repeated.
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Valve capacities are published in Pressure Relief Device Certifications.
This publication may be obtained from The National Board of Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Inspectors, 1055 Crupper Avenue, Columbus, OH 43229
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HG-402.9 1998 SECTION IV HG-512
HG-402.9 Test Recor d Dat a Sheet . A data sheet for
each valve shall be filled out and signed by the authorized
observer witnessing the test. Such data sheet will be the
manufacturers authority to build and stamp valves of
corresponding design and construction. When changes are
made in the design of a safety or safety relief valve in such
a manner as to affect the flow path, lift, or performance
characteristics of the valve, new tests in accordance with
this Section shall be performed.
NOTE: See HG-512 for safety and safety relief valve accumulation test
requirements. See HG-701 for safety and safety relief valve installation
requirements.
HG-403 HEATI NG SURFACE
The heating surface shall be computed as follows.
(a) Heating surface, as part of a circulating system in
contact on one side with water or wet steam being heated
and on the other side with gas or refractory being cooled,
shall be measured on the side receiving heat.
(b) Boiler heating surface and other equivalent surface
outside the furnace shall be measured circumferentially
plus any extended surface.
(c) Waterwall heating surface and other equivalent
surface within the furnace shall be measured as the
projected tube area (diameter x length) plus any extended
surface on the furnace side. In computing the heating
surface for this purpose, only the tubes, fireboxes, shells,
tubesheets, and the projected area of headers need be
considered, except that for vertical firetube steam boilers,
only that portion of the tube surface up to the middle of the
gage glass is to be computed.
HG-405 TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE
SAFETY RELI EF VALVES
The thermal sensing elements for temperature and
pressure safety relief valves shall be so designed and
constructed that they will not fail in any manner which
could obstruct flow passages or reduce capacities of the
valves when the elements are subjected to saturated steam
temperature correspondi ng to capaci ty test pressure.
Temperature and pressure safety relief valves incorporating
these elements shall comply with a nationally recognized
standard.
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HG-512 SAFETY AND SAFETY RELI EF VALVE
ACCUMULATI ON TESTS
If the safety valve or safety relief valve capacity cannot
be computed or if it is desirable to prove the computations,
it may be checked in any one of the following ways, and if
found insufficient, additional capacity shall be provided:
(a) by making an accumulation test, that is, by shutting
off all discharge outlets from the boiler and forcing the fires
to the maximum, the safety valve equipment shall be
suffi ci ent to prevent an excess pressure beyond the
specified in HG-400.1(f) and HG-400.2(f);
(b) by measuring the maximum amount of fuel that can
be burned, and computing the corresponding evaporative
capacity upon the basis the heating value of the fuel. (See
B-100, B-101, and B-102.)
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An example of a nationally recognized standard is ANSI Z21.22, Relief
Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems.
HG-701 MOUNTI NG SAFETY AND SAFETY
RELI EF VALVES
HG-701.1 Permissible Mounting. Safety valves and
safety relief valves shall be located in the top or side
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boiler. They shall be connected directly to a tapped or
flanged opening in the boiler, to a fitting connected to the
boiler by a short nipple, to a Y-base, or to a valveless header
connecting steam or water outlets on the same boiler. Coil
or header type boilers shall have the safety valve or safety
relief valve located on the steam or hot water outlet end.
Safety valves and safety relief valves shall be installed with
their spindles vertical. The opening or connection between
the boiler and any safety valve or safety relief valve shall
have at least the area of the valve inlet.
HG-701.2 Requir ement s for Common Connect ions for
Two or Mor e Valves
(a) When a boiler is fitted with two or more safety valves
on one connection, this connection shall have a cross-
sectional area not less than the combined areas of inlet
connections of all the safety valves with which it connects.
(b) When a Y-base is used, the inlet area shall be not less
than the combined outlet areas. When the size of the
boiler requires a safety valve or safety relief valve larger
than 4
1
/2 in. (115 mm ) in diameter, two or more valves
having the required combined capacity shall be used. When
two or more valves are used on a boiler, they may be single,
directly attached, or mounted on a Y-base.
HG-7 0 1 . 3 Th r eaded Con n ect ion s . A threaded
connection may be used for attaching a valve.
HG-701.4 Pr ohibit ed Mount ings. Safety and safety
relief valves shall not be connected to an internal pipe in
the boiler.
HG-701.5 Use of Shut off Valves Pr ohibit ed. No
shutoff of any description shall be placed between the safety
or safety relief valve and the boiler, or on discharge pipes
between such valves and the atmosphere.
HG-701.6 SAFETY AND SAFETY RELI EF VALVE
DI SCHARGE PI PI NG
(a) A discharge pipe shall be used. Its internal cross-
sectional area shall be not less than the full area of the valve
outlet or of the total of the valve outlets discharging
thereinto and shall be as short and straight as possible and
so arranged as to avoid undue stress on the valve or valves.
A union may be installed in the discharge piping close to
the valve outlet. When an elbow is placed on a safety or
safety relief valve discharge pipe, it shall be located close to
the valve outlet downstream of the union.
(b) The discharge from safety or safety relief valves shall
be so arranged that there will be no danger of scalding
attendants. The safety or safety relief valve discharge shall
be piped away from the boiler to the point of discharge, and
there shall be provisions made for properly draining the
piping. The size and arrangement of discharge piping shall
be independent of other discharge piping and shall be such
that any pressure that may exist or develop will not reduce
the relieving capacity of the relieving devices below that
required to protect the boiler.
HG-701.7 Temper at ur e and Pr essur e Safet y Relief
Valves. Hot water heating or supply boilers limited to a
water temperature of 210F (99C) may have one or more
officially rated temperature and pressure safety relief valves
installed. The requirements of HG-701.1 through HG-701.6
shall be met, except as follows:
(a) A Y-type fitting shall not be used.
(b) If addi ti onal val ves are used they shal l be
temperature and pressure safety relief valves.
(c) When the temperature and pressure safety relief
valve is mounted directly on the boiler with no more than
4 in. (102 mm) maximum interconnecting piping, the valve
may be installed in the horizontal position with the outlet
pointed down.
ASME SECTI ON I V
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The top or side of the boiler shall mean the highest practicable part of the
boiler proper but in no case shall the safety valve be located below the
normal operating level and in no case shall the safety relief valve be located
below the lowest permissible water level.
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HLW-800 SAFETY RELI EF VALVES
HLW-800.1 Safet y Relief Valve Requir ement s for
Wat er Heat er s
(a) Each water heater shall have at least one officially
rated temperature and pressure safety relief valve or at least
one officially rated safety relief valve. The valve(s) shall be
marked with the ASME Code Symbol V or HV to evidence
compliance with the construction and rating requirements
of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. No safety
relief valve shall be smaller than NPS
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/4 (DN 20).
(b) The pressure setting shall be less than or equal to the
maximum allowable working pressure of the water heater.
However, if any of the other components in the hot water
supply system (such as valves, pumps, expansion or storage
tanks, or piping) have a lesser working pressure rating than
the water heater, the pressure setting for the relief valve(s)
shall be based upon the component with the lowest maximum
allowable working pressure rating. If more than one safety
relief valve is used, the additional valve(s) may be set within a
range not to exceed 10% over the set pressure of the first
valve.
(c) The required relieving capacity in Btu/hr of the
safety relief valve shall not be less than the maximum
allowable input unless the water heater is marked with the
rated burner input capacity of the water heater on the
casing in a readily visible location, in which case the rated
burner input capacity may be used on a basis for sizing the
safety relief valves. The relieving capacity for electric water
heaters shall be 3500 Btu/hr (1.0 kW) per kW of input. In
every case, the following requirements shall be met. Safety
relief valve capacity for each water heater shall be such that
with the fuel burning equipment installed and operated at
maximum capacity the pressure cannot rise more than 10%
of maximum allowable working pressures.
(d) If operating conditions are changed or additional
heater heating surface is installed, the safety relief valve
capacity shall be increased, if necessary, to meet the new
conditions and shall be in accordance with the above
provisions. In no case shall the increased input capacity
exceed the maximum allowable input capacity. The
additional valves required, on account of changed
conditions, may be installed on the outlet piping provided
there is no intervening valve.
HLW-801 MOUNTI NG SAFETY RELI EF VALVES
HLW-801.1 I nst allat ion. Safety relief valves shall be
installed by either the installer or the manufacturer before
a water heater is placed in operation.
HLW-801.2 Per missible Mount ings. Safety relief valves
shall be connected to the top of water heaters or directly to
a tapped or flanged opening in the water heater, to a fitting
connected to the water heater by short nipple, to a Y-base,
or to a valveless header connecting water outlets on the
same heater. Safety relief valves shall be installed with their
spindles upright and vertical with no horizontal connecting
pipe, except that, when the safety relief valve is mounted
directly on the water heater vessel with no more than 4 in.
(102 mm) maximum interconnecting piping, the valve may
be installed in the horizontal position with the outlet
pointed down. The center line of the safety relief valve
connection shall be no lower than 4 in. (102 mm) from the
top of the shell. No piping or fitting used to mount the
safety relief valve shall be of a nominal pipe size less than
that of the valve inlet.
HLW-801.3 Requir ement s for Common Connect ion
for Two or Mor e Valves
(a) When a water heater is fitted with two or more safety
relief valves on one connection, this connection shall have
a cross-sectional area not less than the combined areas of
inlet connections of all the safety relief valves with which it
connects.
(b) When a Y-base is used, the inlet area shall be not less
than the combined outlet areas. When the size of the water
heater requires a safety relief valve larger than 4
1
/2 in. (114
mm) diameter, two or more valves having the required
combined capacity shall be used. When two or more valves
are used on a water heater, they may be single, directly
attached, or mounted on a Y-base.
HLW-8 0 1 . 4 Th r eaded Con n ect ion s . A threaded
connection may be used for attaching a valve.
HLW-801.5 Pr ohibit ed Mount ing. Safety relief valves
shall not be connected to an internal pipe in the water heater
or a cold water feed line connected to the water heater.
HLW-801.6 Use of Shut off Valves Pr ohibit ed. No
shutoff of any description shall be placed between the safety
relief valve and the water heater, or on discharge pipes
between such valves and the atmosphere.
HLW-801.7 Safet y Relief Valve Dischar ge Piping
(a) When a discharge pipe is used, its internal cross-
sectional area shall be not less than the full area of the valve
outlet or of the total of the valve outlets discharging
thereinto, and shall be as short and straight as possible and
so arranged as to avoid undue stress on the valve or valves.
When an elbow is placed on a safety relief discharge pipe, it
shall be located close to the valve outlet.
(b) The discharge from safety relief valves shall be so
arranged that there will be no danger of scaling attendants.
When the safety relief valve discharge is piped away from
the water heater to the point of discharge, there shall be
provisions for properly draining the piping and valve body.
The size and arrangement of discharge piping shall be such
that any pressure that may exist or develop will not reduce
the relieving capacity of the relieving devices below that
required to protect the water heater.
ASME SECTI ON I V
ARTI CLE 8
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UG-125 1998 SECTION VIII DIVISION I UG-125
PRESSURE RELI EF DEVI CES
UG-125 GENERAL
(a) All pressure vessels within the Scope of this Division,
irrespective of size or pressure, shall be provided with
pressure relief devices in accordance with the requirements
of UG-125 through UG-137. It is the responsibility of the
user to ensure that the required pressure relief devices are
properly installed prior to initial operation. These pressure
rel i ef devi ces need not be suppl i ed by the vessel
Manufacturer. Unless otherwise defined in this Division, the
definitions relating to pressure relief devices in Section 2 of
ASME PTC 25 shall apply.
(b) An unfired steam boiler, as defined in U-1(g), shall be
equipped with pressure relief devices required by Section I
insofar as they are applicable to the service of the particular
installation
(c) All pressure vessels other than unfired steam boilers
shall be protected by a pressure relief device that shall
prevent the pressure from rising more than 10% or 3psi,
whi chever i s greater, above the maxi mum al l owabl e
working pressure except as permitted in (1) and (2) below.
(See UG-134 for pressure settings.)
(1) When multiple pressure relief devices are provided
and set in accordance with UG-134(a), they shall prevent the
pressure from rising more than 16% or 4 psi, whichever is
greater, above the maximum allowable working pressure.
(2) Where an additional hazard can be created by
exposure of a pressure vessel to fire or other unexpected
sources of external heat, supplemental pressure relief
devices shall be installed to protect against excessive
pressure. Such supplemental pressure relief devices shall
be capable of preventing the pressure from rising more
than 21% above the maximum allowable working pressure.
The same pressure relief devices may be used to satisfy the
capacity requirements of (c) or (c)(1) above and this
paragraph provided the pressure setting requirements of
UG-134(a) are met.
(3) Pressure relief devices, intended primarily for
protection against exposure of a pressure vessel to fire or
other unexpected sources of external heat installed on
vessels having no permanent supply connection and used
for storage at ambient temperatures of nonrefrigerated
l i quefi ed compressed gases,
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are excl uded from the
requirements of (c)(1) and (c)(2) above, provided:
(a) the pressure relief devices are capable of preventing
the pressure from ri si ng more than 20% above the
maximum allowable working pressure of the vessels;
(b) the set pressure marked on these devices shall not
exceed the maximum allowable working pressure of the
vessels;
(c) the vessels have sufficient ullage to avoid a liquid
full condition;
(d) the maximum allowable working pressure of the
vessels on which these pressure relief devices are installed
is greater than the vapor pressure of the stored liquefied
compressed gas at the maximum anticipated temperature
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that the gas will reach under atmospheric conditions; and
(e) pressure rel i ef val ves used to sati sfy these
provisions also comply with the requirements of UG-
129(a)(5), UG-131(c)(2), and UG-134(d)(2).
(d) Pressure relief devices shall be constructed, located,
and i nstal l ed so that they are readi l y accessi bl e for
inspection, replacement, and repair so that they cannot be
readily rendered inoperative (see Appendix M), and should
be selected on the basis of their intended service.
(e) Pressure relief valves or nonreclosing pressure relief
devices
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may be used to protect against overpressure.
Nonreclosing pressure relief devices may be used either
alone or, if applicable, in combination with pressure relief
valves on vessels.
NOTE: Use of nonclosing pressure relief devices of some types may be
advisable on vessels containing substances that may render a pressure
relief valve inoperative, where a loss of valuable material by leakage should
be avoided, or where contamination of the atmosphere by leakage of
noxious fluids must be avoided. The use of rupture disk devices may also
be advisable when very rapid rates of pressure rise may be encountered.
(f) Vessels that are to operate completely filled with
l i qui d shal l be equi pped wi th pressure rel i ef devi ces
designed for liquid service, unless otherwise protected
against overpressure.
(g) The pressure relief devices required in (a) above
need not be installed directly on a pressure vessel when the
source of pressure is external to the vessel and is under
such positive control that the pressure in the vessel cannot
exceed the maximum allowable working pressure at the
operating temperature except as permitted in (c) above (see
UG-98).
NOTE: Pressure reducing valves and similar mechanical or electrical
control instruments, except for pilot operated pressure relief valves as
permitted in UG-126(b), are not considered as sufficiently positive in
action to prevent excess pressures from being developed.
(h) Pressure relief valves for steam service shall meet
the requirements of UG-131(b).
UG-126 PRESSURE RELI EF VALVES
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(a) Safety, safety relief, and relief valves shall be of the
direct spring loaded type.
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For the purpose of these rules, gases are considered to be substances
having a vapor pressure greater than 40 psia at 100F.
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Normally this temperature should not be less than 115F.
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A pressure relief valve is a pressure relief device which is designed to
reclose and prevent the further flow of fluid after normal conditions have
been restored. A nonreclosing pressure relief device is a pressure relief
device designed to remain open after operation.
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UG-126 1998 SECTION VIII DIVISION I UG-127
(b) Pilot operated pressure relief valves may be used,
provided that the pilot is self-actuated and the main valve
will open automatically at not over the set pressure and will
discharge its full rated capacity if some essential part of the
pilot should fail.
(c) The spring in a pressure relief valve shall not be set
for any pressure more than 5% above or below that for
which the valve is marked, unless the setting is within the
spring design range established by the valve Manufacturer
or is determined to be acceptable to the manufacturer. The
initial adjustment shall be performed by the Manufacturer,
his authorized representative, or an Assembler, and a valve
data tag shall be provided that identifies the set pressure
capacity and date. The valve shall be sealed with a seal
identifying the Manufacturer, his authorized represen-
tative, or the Assembler performing the adjustment.
(d) The set pressure tolerances, plus or minus, of
pressure relief valves shall not exceed 2 psi (13.8 kPa) for
pressures up to and including 70 psi (483 kPa) and 3% for
pressures above 70 psi (483 kPa).
UG-127 NONRECLOSI NG PRESSURE
RELI EF DEVI CES
(a) Rupture Disk Devices
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(1) General. Every rupture disk shall have a marked
burst pressure established by rules of UG-137(d)(3) within
a manufacturi ng desi gn range
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at a speci fi ed di sk
temperature
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and shall be marked with a lot
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number. The
burst pressure tolerance at the specified disk temperature
shall not exceed 2% psi (13.8 kPa) for marked burst
pressure up to and including 40 psi (276 kPa) and 5% for
marked burst pressure above 40 psi (276 kPa).
(2) Relieving Capacity. The rated flow capacity of a
pressure relief system which uses a rupture disk device as
the sole relief device shall be determined by a value
calculated under the requirements of (a) using a coefficient
of discharge or (b) using flow resistances below.
(a) When the rupture disk device discharges
directly to atmosphere and
(1) is installed within eight pipe diameters
from the vessel nozzle entry; and
(2) with a length of discharge pipe not greater
than five pipe diameters from the rupture disk device; and
(3) the nominal diameters of the inlet and
discharge piping are equal to or greater than the stamped
NPS designator of the device,
the calculated relieving capacity of a pressure relief
system shall not exceed a value based on the applicable
theoretical flow equation [see UG-131(e)(2) and Appendix
11] for the various media multiplied by a coefficient of
discharge K equal to 0.62. The area A in the theoretical flow
equation shall be the minimum net flow area
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as specified
by the rupture disk device Manufacturer.
(b) The calculated capacity of any pressure relief
system may be determined by analyzing the total system
resi stance to fl ow. Thi s anal ysi s shal l take i nto
consideration the flow resistance of the rupture disk device,
piping and piping components including the exit nozzle on
the vessel s, el bows, tees, reducers, and val ves. The
calculation shall be made using accepted engineering
practi ces for determi ni ng fl ui d fl ow through pi pi ng
systems. Thi s cal cul ated rel i evi ng capaci ty shal l be
mul ti pl i ed by a factor of 0.90 or l ess to al l ow for
uncertainties inherent with this method. The certified flow
resistance
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K
R
for the rupture disk device, expressed as the
velocity head loss, shall be determined in accordance with
UG-131(k) through (r).
(3) Application of Rupture Disks
(a) A rupture disk device may be used as the sole
pressure relieving device on a vessel.
NOTE: When rupture disk devices are used, it is recommended that the
design pressure of the vessel be sufficiently above the intended operating
pressure to provide sufficient margin between operating pressure and
rupture disk bursting pressure to prevent premature failure of the rupture
disk due to fatigue or creep.
Application of rupture disk devices to liquid service should be carefully
evaluated to assure that the design of the rupture disk device and the
dynamic energy of the system on which it is installed will result in
sufficient opening of the rupture disk.
(b) A rupture disk device may be installed between a
pressure relief valve51 and the vessel provided:
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A safety valveis a pressure relief valve actuated by inlet static pressure
and characterized by rapid opening or pop action. A relief valve is a
pressure relief valve actuated by inlet static pressure which opens in
proportion to the increase in pressure over the opening pressure. A safety
relief valveis a pressure relief valve characterized by rapid opening or pop
action, or by opening in proportion to the increase in pressure over the
opening pressure, depending on application. A pilot operated pressure
relief valveis a pressure relief valve in which the major relieving device is
combined with an is controlled by a self-actuated auxiliary pressure relief
valve.
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A rupture disk deviceis a nonreclosing pressure relief device actuated by
inlet static pressure and designed to function by the bursting of a pressure
containing disk. A rupture disk is the pressure containing and pressure
sensitive element of a rupture disk device. Rupture disks may be designed
in several configurations, such a plain flat, prebulged, or reverse buckling.
A rupture disk holder is the structure which encloses and clamps the
rupture disk in position.
46
The manufacturing design rangeis a range of pressure within which the
marked burst pressure must fall to be acceptable for a particular
requirement as agreed upon between the rupture disk Manufacturer and
the user or his agent.
47
The specified disk temperature supplied to the rupture disk Manufacturer
shall be the temperature of the disk when the disk is expected to burst.
48
A lot of rupture disks is those disks manufactured of a material at the
same time, of the same size, thickness, type, heat, and manufacturing
process including heat treatment.
49
The minimum net flow area is the calculated net area after a complete
burst of the disk with appropriate allowance for any structural members
which may reduce the net flow area through the rupture disk device. The
net flow area for sizing purposes shall not exceed the nominal pipe size
area of the rupture disk device.
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The certified flow resistance K
R
is a dimensionless factor used to
calculate the velocity head loss that results from the presence of a rupture
disk device in a pressure relief system.
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Use of a rupture disk device in combination with a pressure relief valve
shall be carefully evaluated to ensure that the media being handled and the
valve operational characteristics will result in opening of the valve
coincident with the bursting of the rupture disk.
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(1) the combination of the pressure relief
valve and the rupture disk device is ample in capacity to
meet the requirements of UG-133(a) and (b);
(2) the marked capacity of a pressure relief
valve (nozzle type) when installed with a rupture disk device
between the inlet of the valve and the vessel shall be
multiplied by a factor of 0.90 of the rated relieving capacity of
the valve alone, or alternatively, the capacity of such a
combination shall be established in accordance with (3)
below;
(3) the capacity of the combination of the
rupture disk device and the pressure relief valve may be
established in accordance with the appropriate paragraphs
of UG-132;
(4) the space between a rupture disk device
and a pressure relief valve shall be provided with a pressure
gage, a try cock, free vent, or suitable telltale indicator. This
arrangement permits detection of disk rupture or leakage.
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(5) the opening
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provided through the rupture
disk, after burst, is sufficient to permit a flow equal to the
capacity of the valve [(2) and (3) above], and there is no
chance of interference with proper functioning of the valve;
but in no case shall this area be less than the area of the inlet
of the valve unless the capacity and functioning of the specific
combination of rupture disk device and pressure relief valve
have been established by test in accordance with UG-132.
(c) A rupture disk device may be installed on the
outlet side
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of a pressure relief valve which is opened by
direct action of the pressure in the vessel provided:
(1) the pressure relief valve will not fail to
open at its proper pressure setting regardless of any back
pressure that can accumulate between the pressure relief
valve disk and the rupture disk. The space between the
pressure relief valve disk and the rupture disk shall be
vented or drained to prevent accumulation of pressure, or
sui tabl e means shal l be provi ded to ensure that an
accumul ati on of pressure does not affect the proper
operation of the pressure relief valve.
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(2) the pressure relief valve is ample in
capacity to meet the requirements of UG-125(c);
(3) the marked burst pressure of the rupture
disk at the specified disk temperature plus any pressure in
the outlet piping shall not exceed the design pressure of the
outlet portion of the pressure relief valve and any pipe or
fitting between the valve and the rupture disk device.
However, in no case shall the marked burst pressure of the
rupture disk at the specified disk temperature plus any
pressure i n the outl et pi pi ng exceed the maxi mum
allowable working pressure of the vessel or the set pressure
of the pressure relief valve.
(4) the opening provided through the rupture
disk device after breakage is sufficient to permit a flow
equal to the rated capacity of the attached pressure relief
valve without exceeding the allowable overpressure;
(5) any pi pi ng beyond the rupture di sk
cannot be obstructed by the rupture disk or fragment;
(6) the system is designed to consider the
adverse effects of any leakage through the pressure relief
valve or through the outlet side rupture disk device, to
ensure system performance and reliability.
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(7) the bonnet of a balancing bellows or
diaphragm type pressure relief valve shall be vented to
prevent accumulation of pressure in the bonnet.
(b) Breaking Pin Device
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(1) Breaking pin devices shall not be used as single
devices but only in combination between the pressure relief
valve and the vessel.
(2) The space between a breaking pin device and a
pressure relief valve shall be provided with a pressure gage,
a try cock, a free vent, or suitable telltale indicator. This
arrangement permits detection of breaking pin device
operation or leakage.
(3) Each breaking pin device shall have a rated
pressure and temperature at which the pin will break. The
breaking pin shall be identified to a lot number and shall be
guaranteed by the Manufacturer to break when the rated
pressure, within the following tolerances, is applied to the
device:
Rated Pressure, psi
Minimum Maximum Tolerance, Plus or Minus, psi
30 150 5
151 275 10
276 375 15
(4) The rated pressure of the breaking pin plus the
tolerance in psi shall not exceed 105% of the maximum
allowable working pressure of the vessel to which it is
applied.
UG-127 PART UG GENERAL REQUIREMENTS UG-127
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Users are warned that a rupture disk will not burst at its design pressure
if back pressure builds up in the space between the disk and the pressure
relief valve which will occur should leakage develop in the rupture disk
due to corrosion or other cause.
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This use of a rupture disk device in series with the pressure relief valve is
permitted to minimize the loss by leakage through the valve of valuable or
of noxious or otherwise hazardous materials, and where a rupture disk
alone or disk located on the inlet side of the valve is impracticable, or to
prevent corrosive gases from a common discharge line from reaching the
valve internals.
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Users are warned that many types of pressure relief valves will not open
at the set pressure if pressure builds up in the space between the pressure
relief valve disk and the rupture disk device. A specially designed pressure
relief valve such as a diaphragm valve, pilot operated valve, or a valve
equipped with a balancing bellows above the disk may be required.
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A breaking pin deviceis a nonreclosing pressure relief device actuated by
inlet static pressure and designed to function by the breakage of a load-
carrying section of a pin which supports a pressure containing member. A
breaking pin is the load-carrying element of a breaking pin device. A
breaking pin housing is the structure which encloses the breaking pin
mechanism. The material of the housing shall be listed in Section II and
be permitted for use in this Division.
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The specified temperature supplied to the breaking pin manufacturer
shall be the temperature of the breaking pin when an emergency condition
exists and the pin is expected to break.
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Some adverse effects resulting from leakage may include obstructing the
flow path, corrosion of pressure relief valve components, and undesirable
bursts of the outlet side rupture disk.
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shall be verified by breaking two or more sample breaking
pins from each lot of the same material and the same size
as those to be used. The lot size shall not exceed 25. The test
shall be made in a device of the same form and pressure
dimensions as that in which the breaking pin is to be used.
(c) Spring Loaded Nonreclosing Pressure Relief Device
(1) A spring loaded nonreclosing pressure relief
device, pressure actuated by means which permit the
spring loaded portion of the device to open at the specified
set pressure and remain open until manually reset, may be
used provided the design of the spring loaded nonreclosing
device is such that if the actuating means fail, the device
will achieve full opening at or below its set pressure. Such
a device may not be used in combination with any other
pressure relief device. The tolerance on opening point shall
not exceed 5%.
(2) The calculated capacity rating of the spring loaded
nonreclosing pressure relief device shall not exceed a value
based on the applicable theoretical formula (see UG-131)
for the various media, multiplied by: K = coefficient = 0.62.
The area A (square inches) in the theoretical formula
shall be the flow area through the minimum opening of the
spring loaded nonreclosing pressure relief device.
(3) In lieu of the method of capacity rating in (2)
above, a Manufacturer may have the capacity of a spring
loaded nonreclosing pressure relief device design certified
in general accordance with the procedures of UG-131, as
applicable.
UG-128 LI QUI D PRESSURE RELI EF VALVES
Any liquid pressure relief valve used shall be at least
NPS
1
/2.
UG-129 MARKI NG
(a) Safety, Safety Relief, Relief, Liquid Pressure Relief,
and Pilot Operated Pressure Relief Valves. Each safety,
safety relief, relief, liquid pressure relief, and pilot operated
pressure relief valve NPS
1
/2 (DN 15) and larger shall be
plainly marked by the Manufacturer or Assembler with the
required data in such a way that the marking will not be
obliterated in service. The marking may be placed on the
valve or on a plate or plates that satisfy the requirements of
UG-119:
(1) the name, or an acceptable abbreviation, of the
Manufacturer and the Assembler;
(2) Manufacturers design or type number;
(3) NPS size ____ (the nominal pipe size of the valve
inlet);
(4) set pressure ____ psi, and if applicable per UG-
136(d)(4), cold differential test pressure ____ psi.
(5) certified capacity (as applicable);
(a) lb/hr of saturated steam at an overpressure of
10% or 3 psi (20.6 kPa), whichever is greater for valves
certified on steam complying with UG-131(b); or
(b) gal /mi n of water at 70F (21C) at an
overpressure of 10% or 3 psi (20.6 kPa), whichever is
greater for valves certified on water; or
(c) SCFM [standard cubic feet per minute at 60F
and 14.7 psia (16C and 101 kPa), or lb/min, of air at an
overpressure of 10% or 3 psi (20.6 kPa), whichever is
greater. Valves that are capacity certified in accordance with
UG-131(c)(2) shall be marked at 20% overpressure.
(d) In addition to one of the fluids specified above,
the Manufacturer may indicate the capacity in other fluids
(see Appendix 11).
(6) year built, or alternatively, a coding may be
marked on the valve such that the valve Manufacturer or
Assembler can identify the year the valve was assembled or
tested;
(7) ASME Symbol as shown in Fig. UG-129.1. The
pilot of a pilot operated pressure relief valve shall be plainly
marked by the Manufacturer or Assembler showing the
name of the Manufacturer, the Manufacturers design or
type number, the set pressure in pounds per square inch,
and the year built, or alternatively, a coding that the
Manufacturer can use to identify the year built.
On valves smaller than NPS
1
/2 (DN 15), the markings
may be made on a metal tag attached by wire or adhesive
meeting the requirements of UG-119 or other means
suitable for the service conditions.
(b) Safety and safety relief valves certified for a steam
discharging capacity under the provisions of Section I and
bearing the official code Symbol Stamp of Section I for safety
valves may be used on pressure vessels. The rated capacity in
terms of other fluids shall be determined by the method of
conversion given in Appendix 11. [See UG-131(h)].
(c) Pressure Relief Valves in Combination With Rupture
Disk Devices. Pressure relief valves in combination with
rupture disk devices shall be marked with the capacity as
established in accordance with UG-127(a)(3)(b)(2) (using
0.90 factor) or the combination capacity factor established
by test in accordance with UG-132(a) or (b), in addition to
the marking of UG-129(a) and (f) below. The marking may
be placed on the pressure relief valve or rupture disk device
or on a plate or plates that satisfy the requirements of UG-
119. The marking shall include the following:
UG-127 1998 SECTION VIII DIVISION I UG-129
FIG. UG-129.1 OFFICIAL SYMBOL FOR STAMP TO
DENOTE THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS STANDARD
FOR PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES
(1) name of Manufacturer of valve;
(2) design or type number of valve;
(3) name of Manufacturer of rupture disk device;
(4) design or type number of rupture disk device;
(5) capacity or combination capacity factor;
(6) name of organization responsible for this marking.
This shall be either the vessel user, vessel Manufacturer,
rupture di sk Manufacturer, or pressure rel i ef val ve
Manufacturer.
(d) Pressure Relief Valves in Combination With
Breaking Pin Devices. Pressure relief valves in combination
with breaking pin devices shall be marked in accordance
with (a) above. In addition, the rated pressure shall be
marked on the breaking pin and the breaking pin housing.
(e) Rupture Disk Devices. Every rupture disk shall be
plainly marked by the Manufacturer in such a way that the
marking will not be obliterated in service. The rupture disk
marking may be placed on the flange of the disk or on a
metal tab that satisfies the requirements of UG-119. The
marking shall include the following:
(1) the name or i denti fyi ng trademark of the
Manufacturer;
(2) Manufacturers design or type number;
(3) lot number;
(4) disk material;
(5) size ____ (NPS of rupture disk holder);
(6) marked burst pressure ____ psi;
(7) specified disk temperature ____ F;
(8) minimum net flow area ____ sq in.;
(9) certified flow resistance K
R
____ ;
(10) ASME symbol as shown in Fig. UG-129.2;
(11) year built, or alternatively, a coding may be
marked on the rupture disk such that the rupture disk
device Manufacturer can identify the year the rupture disk
device was assembled and tested.
Items (1), (2), and (5) above and flow direction shall also
be marked on the rupture disk holder.
(f) Spring Loaded Nonreclosing Pressure Relief Devices.
Spring loaded nonreclosing pressure relief devices shall be
marked in accordance with (a) above except that the Code
Symbol Stamp is to be applied only when the capacity has been
established and certified in accordance with UG-127(c)(3) and
all other requirements of UG-130 have been met.
UG-130 CODE SYMBOL STAMP
Each pressure relief device
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to which the Code Symbol
(see Figs. UG-129.1 and UG-129.2) will be applied shall have
been fabri cated or assembl ed by a Manufacturer or
Assembler holding a valid Certificate of Authorization (UG-
117) and capaci ty certi fi ed i n accordance wi th the
requirements of this Division.
UG-131 CERTI FI CATI ON OF CAPACI TY
OF PRESSURE RELI EF DEVI CES
(a) Before the Code Symbol is applied to any pressure
relief device, the device Manufacturers shall have the
capacity of their devices certified in accordance with the
provisions of these paragraphs. For pressure relief valves,
(b) through (j) below apply for rupture disk devices, (k)
through (r) below apply except where noted.
(b)(1) Capacity certification tests for pressure relief
valves for compressible fluids shall be conducted on dry
saturated steam, or air, or gas. When dry saturated steam is
used, the limits for test purposes shall be 98% minimum
quality and 20F (11C) maximum superheat. Correction
from within these limits may be made to the dry saturated
condition. Pressure relief valves for steam service may be
rated as above, but at least one valve of each series shall be
tested on steam to demonstrate the steam capacity and
performance.
(2) Capacity certification tests for pressure relief
valves for incompressible fluids shall be conducted on water
at a temperature between 40F and 125F (4C and 52C).
(c)(1) Capacity certification tests shall be conducted at a
pressure which does not exceed the pressure for which the
pressure relief valve is set to operate by more than 10% or
3 psi (20.6 kPa), whichever is greater, except as provided in
(c)(2) below. Minimum pressure for capacity certification
tests shall be at least 3 psi (20.6 kPa) above set pressure.
The reseating pressure shall be noted and recorded.
(2) Capacity certification tests of pressure relief valves
for use in accordance with UG-125(c)(3) may be conducted
at a pressure not to exceed 120% of the stamped set
pressure of the valve.
(3) (a) Pressure relief valves for compressible fluids
having an adjustable blowdown construction shall be
adjusted prior to testing so that the blowdown does not
exceed 5% of the set pressure or 3 psi (20.6 kPa), whichever
is greater.
(b) The blowdown of pressure relief valves for
i ncompressi bl e fl ui ds and pressure rel i ef val ves for
compressible fluids having nonadjustable blowdown shall
be noted and recorded.
(4) Capacity certification of pilot operated pressure
relief valves may be based on tests without the pilot valves
installed, provided prior to capacity tests it has been
demonstrated by test to the satisfaction of the Authorized
UG-129 PART UG GENERAL REQUIREMENTS UG-131
FIG. UG-129.2 OFFICIAL SYMBOL FOR STAMP TO
DENOTE THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS STANDARD
FOR RUPTURE DISK DEVICES
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Vacuum rel i ef devi ces are not covered by Code Symbol Stamp
requirements.
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Observer that the pilot valve will cause the main valve to
open fully at a pressure which does not exceed the set
pressure by more than 10% or 3 psi (20.6 kPa), whichever
is greater, and that the pilot valve in combination with the
main valve will meet all the requirements of this Division.
(d)(1) A capacity certification test is required on a set of
three valves for each combination of size, design, and
pressure setting. The stamped capacity rating for each
combination of design, size, and test pressure shall not
exceed 90% of the average capacity of the three valves
tested. The capacity for each set of three valves shall fall
within a range of 5% of the average capacity. Failure to
meet this requirement shall be cause to refuse certification
of that particular pressure relief valve design.
(2) If a Manufacturer wishes to apply the Code Symbol
to a design of pressure relief valves, four valves of each
combination of pipe size and orifice size shall be tested.
These four valves shall be set at pressures which cover the
approximate range of pressures for which the valve will be
used or covering the range available at the certified test
facility that shall conduct the tests. The capacities based on
these four tests shall be as follows.
(a) For compressible fluids, the slope W/P of the
actual measured capacity versus the flow pressure for each
test point shall be calculated and averaged:
W measured capacity
slope = =
P absolute flow pressure, psia
All values derived from the testing must fall within 5%
of the average value:
minimum slope = 0.95 x average slope
maximum slope = 1.05 x average slope
If the values derived from the testing do not fall between
the minimum and maximum slope values, the Authorized
Observer shall require that additional valves be tested at the
rate of two for each valve beyond the maximum and
minimum values with a limit of four additional valves.
The relieving capacity to be stamped on the valve shall
not exceed 90% of the average slope times the absolute
accumulation pressure:
rated slope = 0.90 x average slope
stamped capacity rated slope (1.10 x set pressure
+ 14.7) or (set pressure + 3 psi
+ 14.7), whichever is greater
For valves certified in accordance with (c)(2) above,
stamped capacity rated slope (1.20 x set pressure
+ 14.7) or (set pressure + 3 psi
+ 14.7), whichever is greater
(b) For incompressible fluids, the capacities shall be
plotted on log-log paper against the differential (inlet
minus discharge pressure) test pressure and a straight line
drawn through these four points. If the four points do not
establish a straight line, two additional valves shall be
tested for each unsatisfactory point, with a limit of two
unsatisfactory points. Any point that departs from the
straight line by more than 5% should be considered an
unsati sfactory poi nt. The rel i evi ng capaci ty shal l be
determined from this line. The certified capacity shall not
exceed 90% of the capacity taken from the line.
(e) Instead of i ndi vi dual capaci ty certi fi cati on as
provided in (d) above, a coefficient of discharge K may be
established for a specific pressure relief valve design
according to the following procedure.
(1) For each desi gn, the pressure rel i ef val ve
Manufacturer shall submit for test at least three valves for
each of three different sizes (a total of nine valves) together
with detailed drawings showing the valve construction.
Each valve of a given size shall be set at a different pressure.
(2) Tests shall be made on each pressure relief valve to
determi ne i ts capaci ty-l i ft, poppi ng and bl owdown
pressures, and actual capacity in terms of the fluid used in
the test. A coefficient KD shall be established for each test
run as follows:
actual flow
K
D
= = coefficient of discharge
theoretical flow
where actual flow is determined quantitatively by test, and
theoretical flow is calculated by the appropriate formula
which follows:
For tests with dry saturated steam,
W
T
= 51.5AP
NOTE: For dry saturated steam pressures over 1500 psig and up to 3200
psig, the value of W
T
, calculated by the above equation, shall be corrected
by being multiplied by the following factors:
0.1906P - 1000
( )
0.2292P - 1061
For tests with air,
__
M
WT = 356AP
T
For tests with natural gas,
__
M
WT = CAP
ZT
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For tests with water,
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WT = 2407A

(P-P
d
)w
where
W
T
= theoretical flow, lb/hr
A = actual discharge area through the valve at devel-
oped lift, sq in.
P = (set pressure x 1.10) plus atmospheric pressure,
psia, or set pressure plus 3 psi plus atmospheric
pressure, whichever is greater
P
d
= pressure at discharge from valve, psia
M = molecular weight
T = absolute temperature at inlet, F + 460F
C = constant for gas or vapor based on the ratio of
specific heats
k = c
p
/c
v
(see Fig. 11-1)
Z = compressibility factor corresponding to P and T
w = specific weight of water at valve inlet conditions
The average of the coefficients K
D
of the nine tests required
shall be multiplied by 0.90, and this product shall be taken
as the coefficient K of that design. The coefficient of the
design shall not be greater than 0.878 (the product of 0.9 x
0.975).
NOTE: All experimentally determined coefficients K
D
shall fall within a
range of 5% of the average K
D
found. Failure to meet this requirement
shall be cause to refuse certification of that particular valve design.
To convert lb/hr of water to gal/min of water, multiply the
capacity in lb/hr by 1/500.
(3) The official relieving capacity of all sizes and
pressures of a gi ven desi gn, for whi ch K has been
established under the provisions of (e)(2) above, that are
manufactured subsequently shall not exceed the value
calculated by the appropriate formula in (e)(2) above
multiplied by the coefficient K (see Appendix 11).
(4) The coefficient shall not be applied to valves whose
beta ratio (ratio of valve throat to inlet diameter) lies
outside the range of 0.15 to 0.75, unless tests have
demonstrated that the individual coefficient of discharge
K
D
for valves at the extreme ends of a larger range is within
5% of the average coefficient K. For designs where lift is
used to determine the flow area, all valves shall have the
same nominal lift-to-seat diameter ratio (L/D).
(f) Tests shall be conducted at a place where the testing
facilities, methods, procedures, and person supervising the
tests (Authori zed Observer) meet the appl i cabl e
requirements of ASME PTC 25. The tests shall be made
under the supervision of and certified by an Authorized
Observer. The testing facilities, methods, procedures, and
qualifications of the Authorized observer shall be subject to
the acceptance of the ASME on recommendation of a
representative from an ASME designated organization.
Acceptance of the testing facility is subject to review within
each 5 year period.
(g) Capacity test data reports for each valve model, type,
and size, signed by the Manufacturer and the Authorized
Observer witnessing the tests shall be submitted to the
ASME designated organization for review and acceptance.
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Where changes are made i n the desi gn, capaci ty
certification tests shall be repeated.
(h) For absolute pressures up to 1500 psia, it is
permissible to rate safety valves under PG-69.1.2 of Section
I with capacity ratings at a flow pressure of 103% of the set
pressure, for use on pressure vessels, without further test.
In such instances, the capacity rating of the valve may be
increased to allow for the flow pressure permitted in (c)(1)
and (c)(3) above, namely, 110% of the set pressure, by the
multiplier
1.10p + 14.7
1.03p + 14.7
where
p= set pressure, psig
Such valves shall be marked in accordance with UG-129.
This multiplier shall not be used as a divisor to transform
test ratings from a higher to a lower flow.
For steam pressures above 1500 psig (10 MPa), the
above multiplier is not applicable. For pressure relief valves
with relieving pressures between 1500 psig (10 MPa) and
3200 psig (22 MPa), the capacity shall be determined by
using the equation for steam and the correction factor for
high pressure steam in (e)(2) above with the permitted
absol ute rel i evi ng pressure (1.10p + 14.7) and the
coefficient K for that valve design.
(i) Rating of nozzle type pressure relief valves, i.e.,
coefficient K
D
, greater than 0.90 and nozzle construction,
for saturated water shall be according to 11-2.
(j) When changes are made in the design of a pressure
relief valve in such a manner as to affect the flow path, lift,
or performance characteristics of the valve, new tests in
accordance with this Division shall be performed.
(k) The certified flow resistance K
R
of the rupture disk
device used in UG-127(a)(2) shall be either K
R
= 2.4, or as
determined in accordance with (1) through (r) below.
(l) Flow resistance certification tests for rupture disk
devices shall be conducted with air or gas.
(m) Fl ow resi stance certi fi cati on tests shal l be
conducted at a rupture disk device inlet pressure which
does not exceed 110% of the device set pressure.
(n)(1) The flow resistance for rupture disk devices tested
with nonpressure containing disk items, such as seals,
support rings, and vacuum supports, is applicable for the
same rupture device design without seals, support rings, or
vacuum supports.
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Valve capacities and rupture disk device flow resistances are published in
Pressure Relief Device Certifications. This publication may be obtained
from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, 1055
Crupper Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229.
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(2) A change in material for rupture disks and their
nonpressure containing disk items, such as seals, support
rings, and vacuum supports, is not considered a design
change and does not require retesting.
(3) Additional linings, coatings, or platings may be
used for the same design of rupture disk devices provided:
(a) the certificate holder has performed a verification
burst test of rupture disks with the additional linings,
coatings, or platings and has documented that the addition
of these materials does not affect the rupture disk opening
configuration; and
(b) such verification tests shall be conducted with
rupture disks of the smallest size and minimum burst
pressure for which the certified flow resistance with
additional materials to be used.
(o) Flow resistance certification of rupture disk devices
shall be determined by one of the following methods.
(1) One Size Method
(a) For each rupture disk device design, three
rupture disks from the same lot shall be individually burst
and flow tested in accordance with (p) below. The burst
pressure shall be the minimum of the rupture disk device
design of the size tested.
(b) The certified flow resistance K
R
determined in
(p) below shall apply only to the rupture disk design of the
size tested.
(c) When additional rupture disks of the same
design are constructed at a later date, the test results on the
original rupture disks may be included as applicable in the
three size method described in (o)(2) below.
(2) Three Size Method
(a) This method of flow resistance certification may
be used for a rupture disk device design of three or more
sizes. The burst pressure shall be the minimum of the
rupture disk device design for each of the sizes submitted
for test.
(b) For each rupture disk device design, three rupture
disks from the same lot shall be burst and flow tested in
accordance with (p) below for each of three different sizes
of the same design.
(c) The certified flow resistance K
R
shall apply to all
sizes and pressures of the design of the rupture disk device
tested.
(p) A certified flow resistance K
R
may be established for
a specific rupture disk device design according to the
following procedure.
(1) For each design, the rupture disk Manufacturer
shall submit for test the required rupture disk devices in
accordance with (o) above together with the cross section
drawings showing the rupture disk device design.
(2) Tests shall be made on each rupture disk device to
determine its burst pressure and flow resistance at a facility
which meets the requirements of (f) above.
(3) Calculate an average flow resistance using the
individual flow resistances determined in (p)(2) above. All
individual flow resistances shall fall within the average flow
resistance by an acceptance band of plus or minus three
times the average of the absolute values of the deviations of
the individual flow resistances from the average flow
resistance. Any individual flow resistance that falls outside
of this band shall be replaced on a two for one basis. A new
average fl ow resi stance shal l be computed and the
individual flow resistances evaluated as stated above.
(4) The certified flow resistance KR for a rupture disk
design shall not be less than zero and shall not be less than
the sum of the average flow resistance plus three times the
average of the absolute values of the deviations of individual
flow resistances from the average flow resistance.
(q) Flow resistance test data reports for each rupture
disk device design, signed by the Manufacturer and the
Authori zed Observer wi tnessi ng the tests, shal l be
submitted to the ASME designated organization for review
and acceptance.
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(r) When changes are made in the design of a rupture
disk device which affect the flow path or burst performance
characteristics of the device, new tests in accordance with
this Division shall be performed.
UG-132 CERTI FI CATI ON OF CAPACI TY OF
PRESSURE RELI EF VALVES I N
COMBI NATI ON WI TH
NONRECLOSI NG PRESSURE
RELI EF DEVI CES
(a) Capacity of Pressure Relief Valves in Combination
With a Rupture Disk Device at the Inlet
(1) For each combination of pressure relief valve
design and rupture disk device design, the pressure relief
val ve Manufacturer or the rupture di sk devi ce
Manufacturer may have the capacity of the combination
certified as prescribed in (3) and (4) below.
(2) Capacity certification tests shall be conducted on
saturated steam, air, or natural gas. When saturated steam
is used, corrections for moisture content of the steam shall
be made.
(3) The pressure relief valve Manufacturer or the
rupture disk device Manufacturer may submit for tests the
smallest rupture disk device size with the equivalent size of
pressure relief valve that is intended to be used as a
combination device. The pressure relief valve to be tested
shall have the largest orifice used in the particular inlet size.
(4) Tests may be performed in accordance with the
following subparagraphs. The rupture disk device and
pressure relief valve combination to be tested shall be
arranged to duplicate the combination assembly design.
(a) The test shall embody the minimum burst
pressure of the rupture disk device design which is to be
used in combination with the pressure relief valve design.
The marked burst pressure shall be between 90% and 100%
of the marked set pressure of the valve.
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(b) The test procedure to be used shall be as follows.
The pressure relief valve (one valve) shall be tested for
capacity as an individual valve, without the rupture disk
device at a pressure 10% or 3 psi (13.8 kPa), whichever is
greater, above the valve set pressure.
The rupture disk device shall then be installed at the
inlet of the pressure relief valve and the disk burst to
operate the valve. The capacity test shall be performed on
the combination at 10% or 3 psi (13.8 kPa), whichever is
greater, above the valve set pressure duplicating the
individual pressure relief valve capacity test.
(c) Tests shall be repeated with two additional
rupture disks of the same nominal rating for a total of three
rupture disks to be tested with the single pressure valve.
The results of the test capacity shall fall within a range of
10% of the average capacity of the three tests. Failure to
meet this requirement shall be cause to require retest for
determination of cause of the discrepancies.
(d) From the results of the tests, a Combination
Capacity Factor shall be determined. The Combination
Capaci ty Factor i s the rati o of the average capaci ty
determined by the combination tests to the capacity
determined on the individual valve.
The Combination Capacity Factor shall be used as a
multiplier to make appropriate changes in the ASME rated
relieving capacity of the pressure relief valve in all sizes of
the design. The value of the Combination Capacity Factor
shall not be greater than one. The Combination Capacity
Factor shall apply only to combinations of the same design
of pressure relief valve and the same design of rupture disk
device as those tested.
(e) The test laboratory shall submit the test
results to the ASME designated organization for acceptance
of the Combination Capacity Factor.
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(b) Optional Testing of Rupture Disk Devices and
Pressure Relief Valves
(1) If desired, a valve Manufacturer or a rupture disk
Manufacturer may conduct tests in the same manner as
outlined in (a)(4)(c) and (a)(4)(d) above using the next two
larger sizes of the design of rupture disk device and
pressure relief valve to determine a Combination Capacity
Factor applicable to larger sizes. If a greater Combination
Capacity Factor is established and can be certified, it may be
used for all larger sizes of the combination, but shall not be
greater than one.
(2) If desired, additional tests may be conducted at
higher pressures in accordance with (a)(4)(c) and (a)(4)(d)
above to establish a maximum Combination Capacity
Factor to be used at all pressures higher than the highest
tested, but shall not be greater than one.
(c) Capacity of Breaking Pin Devices in Combination
With Pressure Relief Valves
(1) Breaking pin devices in combination with pressure
relief valves shall be capacity tested in compliance with UG-
131(d) or UG-131(e) as a combination.
(2) Capacity certification and Code Symbol stamping
shall be based on the capacity established in accordance
with these paragraphs.
UG-133 DETERMI NATI ON OF PRESSURE
RELI EVI NG REQUI REMENTS
(a) Except as permitted in (b) below, the aggregate
capacity of the pressure relief devices connected to any
vessel or system of vessels for the release of a liquid, air,
steam, or other vapor shall be sufficient to carry off the
maximum quantity that can be generated or supplied to the
attached equipment without permitting a rise in pressure
within the vessel of more than 16% above the maximum
allowable working pressure when the pressure relief devices
are blowing.
(b) Pressure relief devices as permitted in UG-125(c)(2),
a protection against excessive pressure caused by exposure
to fire or other sources of external heat, shall have a
relieving capacity sufficient to prevent the pressure from
rising more than 21% above the maximum allowable
working pressure of the vessel when all pressure relief
devices are blowing.
(c) Vessels connected together by a system of adequate
piping not containing valves which can isolate any vessel
may be considered as one unit in figuring the required
relieving capacity of pressure relief devices to be furnished.
(d) Heat exchangers and si mi l ar vessel s shal l be
protected with a pressure relief device of sufficient capacity
to avoid overpressure in case of an internal failure.
(e) The official rated capacity, or the certified flow
resistance and minimum net flow area, of a pressure relief
device shall be that which is stamped on the device and
guaranteed by the Manufacturer.
(f) The rated pressure relieving capacity of a pressure
relief valve for other than steam or air shall be determined
by the method of conversion given in Appendix 11.
(g) To prorate the relieving capacity at any relieving
pressure greater than 1.10p, as permitted under UG-125, a
multiplier may be applied to the official relieving capacity
of a pressure relief device as follows:
P + 14.7
1.10p + 14.7
where
P = relieving pressure, psig
p= set pressure, psig
For steam pressures above 1500 psi g, the above
multiplier is not applicable. For steam valves with relieving
pressures greater than 1500 psig and less than or equal to
3200 psig, the capacity at relieving pressures greater than
1.10p shall be determined using the equation for steam and
the correction factor for high pressure steam in UG-
131(e)(2) with the permitted absolute relieving pressure
and the coefficient K for that valve design.
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UG-134 PRESSURE SETTI NG OF PRESSURE
RELI EF DEVI CES
(a) When a single pressure relief device is used, the set
pressure
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marked on the device shall not exceed the
maximum allowable working pressure of the vessel. When
the required capacity is provided in more than one pressure
relief device, only one pressure relief device need be set at
or below the maximum allowable working pressure, and
the additional pressure relief devices may be set to open at
higher pressures but in no case at a pressure higher than
105% of the maximum allowable working pressure, except
as provided in (b) below.
(b) For pressure rel i ef devi ces permi tted i n UG-
125(c)(2) as protection against excessive pressure caused by
exposure to fire or other sources of external heat, the device
marked set pressure shal l not exceed 110% of the
maximum allowable working pressure of the vessel. If such
a pressure relief device is used to meet the requirements of
both UG-125(c) and UG-125(c)(2), the device marked set
pressure shall not be over the maximum allowable working
pressure.
(c) The pressure relief device set pressure shall include
the effects of static head and constant back pressure.
(d)(1) The set pressure tolerance for pressure relief
valves shall not exceed (2 psi (13.8 kPa) for pressures up to
and including 70 psi (483 kPa) and (3% for pressures above
70 psi (483 kPa), except as covered in (d)(2) below.
(2) The set pressure tolerance of pressure relief valves
which comply with UG-125(c)(3) shall be within -0%, + 10%.
(e) The burst pressure tolerance for rupture disk devices
at the specified disk temperature shall not exceed (2 psi
(13.8 kPa) of marked burst pressure up to 40 psi (276 kPa)
and (5% of marked burst pressure 40 psi (276 kPa) and over.
UG-135 I NSTALLATI ON
(a) Pressure rel i ef devi ces i ntended for use i n
compressible fluid service shall be connected to the vessel
in the vapor space above any contained liquid or to piping
connected to the vapor space in the vessel which is to be
protected. Pressure relief devices intended for use in liquid
service shall be connected below the normal liquid level.
(b)(1) The opening through all pipe, fittings, and
nonreclosing pressure relief devices (if installed) between a
pressure vessel and its pressure relief valve shall have at
least the area of the pressure relief valve inlet. The
characteristics of this upstream system shall be such that
the pressure drop will not reduce the relieving capacity
below that required or adversely affect the proper operation
of the pressure relief valve.
(2) The opening in the vessel wall shall be designed to
provide unobstructed flow between the vessel and its
pressure relief device (see Appendix M).
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(c) When two or more required pressure relief devices
are placed on one connection, the inlet internal cross-
sectional area of this connection shall be either sized to
avoid restricting flow to the pressure relief devices or made
at least equal to the combined inlet areas of the safety
devices connected to it. The flow characteristics of the
upstream system shall satisfy the requirements of (b)
above. (See Appendix M.)
(d) There shall be no intervening stop valves between
the vessel and its pressure relief device or devices, or
between the pressure relief device or devices and the point
of discharge, except:
(1) when these stop valves are so constructed or
positively controlled that the closing of the maximum
number of block valves possible at one time will not reduce
the pressure relieving capacity provided by the unaffected
pressure rel i ef devi ces bel ow the requi red rel i evi ng
capacity; or
(2) under conditions set forth in Appendix M.
(e) The pressure relief devices on all vessels shall be so
installed that their proper functioning will not be hindered
by the nature of the vessels contents.
(f) Discharge lines from pressure relief devices shall be
designed to facilitate drainage or shall be fitted with drains
to prevent liquid from lodging in the discharge side of the
pressure relief device, and such lines shall lead to a safe
place of discharge. The size of the discharge lines shall be
such that any pressure that may exist or develop will not
reduce the relieving capacity of the pressure relief devices
below that required to properly protect the vessel, or
adversely affect the proper operation of the pressure relief
devices. [See UG-136(a)(8) and Appendix M.]
UG-136 MI NI MUM REQUI REMENTS
FOR PRESSURE RELI EF VALVES
UG-136(a) Mechanical Requirements
UG-136(a)(1) The design shall incorporate guiding
arrangements necessary to ensure consistent operation and
tightness.
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The set pressure is the value of increasing inlet static pressure at which
a pressure relief device displays one of the operational characteristics as
defined by opening pressure, popping pressure, start-to-leak pressure,
burst pressure, or breaki ng pressure. (The appl i cabl e operati ng
characteristic for a specific device design is specified by the device
Manufacturer.
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Users are warned that the proper operation of various rupture disk
devi ces depends upon fol l owi ng the Manufacturers i nstal l ati on
instructions closely with regard to the flow direction marked on the
device. Some device designs will burst at pressures much greater than
their marked burst pressure when installed with the process pressure on
the vent side of the device.
UG-136(a)(2) The spring shall be designed so that the
full lift spring compression shall be no greater than 80% of
the nominal solid deflection. The permanent set of the
spring (defined as the difference between the free height
and height measured 10 min after the spring has been
compressed solid three additional times after presetting at
room temperature) shall not exceed 0.5% of the free height.
UG-136(a)(3) Each pressure relief valve on air, water
over 140F (60C), or steam service shall have a substantial
lifting device which when activated will release the seating
force on the disk when the pressure relief valve is subjected
to a pressure of at least 75% of the set pressure of the valve.
Pilot operated pressure relief valves used on these services
shall be provided with either a lifting device as described
above or means for connecting and applying pressure to the
pilot adequate to verify that the moving parts critical to
proper operation are free to move.
UG-136(a)(4) The seat of a pressure relief valve shall
be fastened to the body of the pressure relief valve in such
a way that there is no possibility of the seat lifting.
UG-136(a)(5) In the design of the body of the pressure
relief valve, consideration shall be given to minimizing the
effects of deposits.
UG-136(a)(6) Pressure relief valves having screwed
i nl et or outl et connecti ons shal l be provi ded wi th
wrenching surfaces to allow for normal installation without
damaging operating parts.
UG-136(a)(7) Means shall be provided in the design of
all pressure relief valves for use under this Division for
sealing all initial adjustments which can be made without
disassembly of the valve. Seals shall be installed by the
Manufacturer or Assembl er at the ti me of i ni ti al
adjustment. Seals shall be installed in a manner to prevent
changing the adjustment without breaking the seal. For
pressure relief valves larger than NPS 1/2 (DN 15), the seal
shall serve as a means of identifying the Manufacturer or
Assembler making the initial adjustment.
UG-136(a)(8) If the design of a pressure relief valve is
such that liquid can collect on the discharge side of the
disk, except as permitted in (a)(9) below, the valve shall be
equipped with a drain at the lowest point where liquid can
collect (for installation, see UG-135).
UG-136(a)(9) Pressure relief valves that cannot be
equipped with a drain as required in (a)(8) above because of
design or application may be used provided:
(a) the pressure relief valves are used only on gas
service where there is neither liquid discharged from the
valve nor liquid formed by condensation on the discharge
side of the valve; and
(b) the pressure relief valves are provided with a
cover or discharge piping per UG-135(g) to prevent liquid
or other contaminant from entering the discharge side of
the valve; and
(c) the pressure relief valve is marked FOR GAS
SERVICE ONLY in addition to the requirements of UG-129.
UG-136(a)(10) For pressure rel i ef val ves of the
diaphragm type, the space above the diaphragm shall be
vented to prevent a bui l dup of pressure above the
diaphragm. Pressure relief valves of the diaphragm type
shall be designed so that failure or deterioration of the
diaphragm material will not impair the ability of the valve
to relieve at the rated capacity.
UG-136(b) Material Selections
UG-136(b)(1) Cast i ron seats and di sks are not
permitted.
UG-136(b)(2) Adjacent sliding surfaces such as guides
and disks or disk holders shall both be of corrosion
resistant material. Springs of corrosion resistant material
or having a corrosion resistant coating are required. The
seats and disks of pressure relief valves shall be of suitable
material to resist corrosion by the fluid to be contained.
NOTE: The degree of corrosion resistance, appropriate to the intended
service, shall be a matter of agreement between the manufacturer and the
purchaser.
UG-136(b)(3) Materials used in bodies and bonnets or
yokes shall be listed in Section II and this Division. Carbon
and low alloy steel bodies, bonnets, yokes and bolting (UG-
20) subject to in-service temperatures colder than -20F
(-23C) shall meet the requirements of UCS-66, unless
exempted by the following.
(a) The coincident ratio defined in Fig. UCS-66.1
is 0.35 or less.
(b) The material(s) is exempted from impact
testing per Fig. UCS-66.
UG-136(b)(4) Materials used in nozzles, disks, and
other parts contained within the external structure of the
pressure rel i ef val ves shal l be one of the fol l owi ng
categories:
(a) listed in Section II;
(b) listed in ASTM specifications;
(c) controlled by the Manufacturer of the pressure
relief valve by a specification ensuring control of chemical
and physical properties and quality at least equivalent to
ASTM standards.
UG-136(c) Inspection of Manufacturing and/or
Assembly of Pressure Relief Valves
UG-136(c)(1) A Manufacturer or Assembl er shal l
demonstrate to the satisfaction of a representative from an
ASME designated organization that his manufacturing,
producti on, and testi ng faci l i ti es and qual i ty control
procedures will insure close agreement between the perfor-
mance of random production samples and the performance
of those valves submitted for Capacity Certification.
UG-136(c)(2) Manufacturing, assembly, inspection and
test operations including capacity are subject to inspections
at any time by a representative from an ASME designated
organization.
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UG-136(c)(3) A Manufacturer or Assembler may be
granted permission to apply the UV Code Symbol to
production pressure relief valves capacity certified in
accordance with UG-131 provided the following tests are
successfully completed. This permission shall expire on the
fifth anniversary of the date it is initially granted. The
permission may be extended for 5 year periods if the
following tests are successfully repeated within the 6-
month period before expiration.
(a) Two sample production pressure relief valves
of a size and capacity within the capability of an ASME
accepted laboratory shall be selected by a representative
from an ASME designated organization.
(b) Operational capacity tests shall be conducted
i n the presence of a representati ve from an ASME
designated organization at an ASME accepted laboratory.
The pressure relief valve Manufacturer or Assembler shall
be noti fi ed of the ti me of the test and may have
representatives present to witness the test. Pressure relief
valves having an adjustable blowdown construction shall be
adjusted by the Manufacturer or Assembler following
successful testing for operation but prior to flow testing so
that the blowdown does not exceed 7% of the set pressure
or 3 psi (20.6 kPa), whichever is greater. This adjustment
may be made on the flow test facility.
(c) Should any pressure relief valve fail to relieve
at or above its certified capacity or should it fail to meet
performance requirements of this Division, the test shall be
repeated at the rate of two replacement pressure relief
valves, selected in accordance with (c)(3)(a) above, for each
pressure relief valve that failed.
(d) Failure of any of the replacement pressure
relief valves to meet the capacity or the performance
requirements of this Division shall be cause for revocation
within 60 days of the authorization to use the Code Symbol
on that particular type of pressure relief valve. During this
period, the Manufacturer or Assembler shall demonstrate
the cause of such deficiency and the action taken to guard
against future occurrence, and the requirements of (c)(3)
above shall apply.
UG-136(c)(4) Use of the Code Symbol Stamp by an
Assembler indicates the use of original, unmodified parts in
strict accordance with the instructions of the Manufacturer
of the pressure relief valve.
(a) An assembl er may transfer ori gi nal and
unmodi fi ed pressure rel i ef parts produced by the
Manufacturer to other Assemblers provided the following
conditions are met:
(1) the Assemblers hold a V or UV Code
Symbol Stamp and are authorized by the Manufacturer to
assemble and test the specific valve type in which parts are
to be used;
(2) the Qual i ty Control System of the
Assembler receiving the pressure relief valve parts shall
define the controls for the procurement and acceptance of
those parts; and
(3) the pressure rel i ef val ve parts are
appropri atel y packaged, marked, or seal ed by the
Manufacturer to ensure that the parts are:
(a) produced by the Manufacturer; and
(b) the parts are original and unmodified.
UG-136(c)(5) In addition to the requirements of UG-
129, the marki ng shal l i ncl ude the name of the
Manufacturer and the final Assembler. The Code Symbol
Stamp shall be that of the final Assembler.
NOTE: Within the requirements of UG-136(c) and (d): A Manufacturer is
defined as a person or organization who is completely responsible for
design, material selection, capacity certification, manufacture of all
component parts, assembly, testing, sealing, and shipping of pressure
relief valves certified under this Division. An Assembler is defined as a
person or organization who purchases or receives from a Manufacturer or
another Assembler the necessary component parts or pressure relief valves
and assembles, adjusts, tests, seals, and ships pressure relief valves
certified under this Division, at a geographical location other than and
using facilities other than those used by the Manufacturer. An Assembler
may be organizationally independent of a Manufacturer or may be wholly
or partly owned by the Manufacturer.
UG-136(d) Production Testing by Manufacturers and
Assemblers
UG-136(d)(1) Each pressure relief valve to which the
Code Symbol Stamp is to be applied shall be subjected to
the following tests by the Manufacturer or Assembler. A
Manufacturer or Assembl er shal l have a documented
program for the application, calibration, and maintenance
of gages and instruments used during these tests.
UG-136(d)(2) The pri mary pressure parts of each
pressure relief valve exceeding NPS 1 (DN 25) inlet size or
300 psi (2070 kPa) set pressure where the materials used
are either cast or welded shall be tested at a pressure of at
least 1.5 times the design pressure of the parts. These tests
shall be conducted after all machining operations on the
parts have been completed. There shall be no visible sign of
leakage.
UG-136(d)(3) The secondary pressure zone of each
closed bonnet pressure relief valve exceeding NPS 1 (DN
25) inlet size when such pressure relief valves are designed
for discharge to a closed system shall be tested with air or
other gas at a pressure of at least 30 psi (207 kPa). There
shall be no visible sign of leakage.
UG-136(d)(4) Each pressure relief valve shall be tested
to demonstrate its popping or set pressure. Pressure relief
valves marked for steam service or having special internal
parts for steam service shall be tested with steam, except
that pressure relief valves beyond the capability of the
production steam test facility either because of size or set
pressure may be tested on air. Necessary corrections for
differentials in popping pressure between steam and air
shall be established by the Manufacturer and applied to the
popping point on air. Pressure relief valves marked for gas
or vapor may be tested with air. Pressure relief valves
marked for liquid service shall be tested with water or other
suitable liquid. When a valve is adjusted to correct for
UG-136 1998 SECTION VIII DIVISION I UG-136
servi ce condi ti ons of superi mposed back pressure,
temperature, or the di fferenti al i n poppi ng pressure
between steam and air, the actual test pressure (cold
differential test pressure) shall be marked on the valve per
UG-129. Test fixtures and test drums where applicable shall
be of adequate size and capacity to ensure that pressure
relief valve action is consistent with the stamped set
pressure within the tolerances required by UG-134(d).
UG-136(d)(5) After completion of the tests required by
(d)(4) above, a seat tightness test shall be conducted. Unless
otherwi se desi gnated by a Manufacturers publ i shed
pressure relief valve specification, the seat tightness test
and acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with API 527.
UG-136(d)(6) Testing time on steam pressure relief
valves shall be sufficient, depending on size and design, to
insure that test results are repeatable and representative of
field performance.
UG-136(e) Design Requirements. At the time of the
submi ssi on of pressure rel i ef val ves for capaci ty
certification, or testing in accordance with (c)(3) above, the
ASME designated organization has the authority to review
the design for conformity with the requirements of UG-
136(a) and UG-136(b) and to reject or require modification
of designs which do not conform, prior to capacity testing.
UG-136(f) Wel di ng and Other Requi rements. Al l
wel di ng, brazi ng, heat treatment, and nondestructi ve
examination used in the construction of bodies, bonnets,
and yokes shall be performed in accordance with the
applicable requirements of this Division.
UG-137 MI NI MUM REQUI REMENTS FOR
RUPTURE DI SK DEVI CES
UG-137(a) Mechanical Requirements
UG-137(a)(1) The design shall incorporate arrange-
ments necessary to ensure consi stent operati on and
tightness.
UG-137(a)(2) Rupture disk devices having threaded
inlet or outlet connections shall be designed to allow for
normal installation without damaging the rupture disk.
UG-137(b) Material Selections
UG-137(b)(1) The rupture di sk materi al i s not
required to conform to a material specification listed in
ASME Section II. The rupture disk material shall be
controlled by the Manufacturer of the rupture disk device
by a speci fi cati on ensuri ng the control of materi al
properties.
UG-137(b)(2) Materials used in rupture disk holders
shall be listed in Section II and this Division. Carbon and
low alloy steel holders and bolting (UG-20) subject to in-
service temperatures colder than -20F shall meet the
requirements of UCS-66, unless exempted by the following.
(a) The coincident ratio defined in Fig. UCS-66.1
is 0.40 or less.
(b) The material(s) is exempted from impact
testing per Fig. UCS-66.
UG-137(b)(3) Materials used in other parts contained
within the external structure of the rupture disk holder
shall be one of the following categories.
(a) listed in Section II; or
(b) listed in ASTM specifications; or
(c) controlled by the Manufacturer of the rupture
disk device by a specification insuring control of chemical
and physical properties and quality at least equivalent to
ASTM standards.
UG-137(c) Inspection of Manufacturing of Rupture Disk
Devices
UG-137(c)(1) A Manufacturer shall demonstrate to
the satisfaction of a representative of an ASME designated
organi zati on that i ts manufacturi ng, producti on, and
testing facilities and quality control procedures will insure
close agreement between the performance of random
production samples and the performance of those devices
submitted for Certification.
UG-137(c)(2) Manufacturing, assembly, inspection,
and test operations are subject to inspections at any time by
an ASME designee.
UG-137(c)(3) A Manufacturer may be granted
permission to apply the UD Code Symbol to production
rupture disk devices certified in accordance with UG-131
provided the following tests are successfully completed.
This permission shall expire on the fifth anniversary of the
date it is initially granted. The permission may be extended
for five year periods if the following tests are successfully
repeated within the 6 month period before expiration.
(a) Two production sample rupture disk devices of
a size and capacity within the capability of an ASME
accepted laboratory shall be selected by a representative of
an ASME designated organization.
(b) Burst and flow testing shall be conducted in
the presence of a representative of an ASME designated
organization at a place which meets the requirements of
UG-131(f). The device Manufacturer shall be notified of the
time of the test and may have representatives present to
witness the test.
(c) Should any device fail to meet or exceed the
performance requirements (burst pressure, minimum net
flow area, and flow resistance) of UG-127, the test shall be
repeated at the rate of two replacement devices, selected
and tested in accordance with (c)(3)(a) and (c)(3)(b) above
for each device that failed.
(d) Failure of any of the replacement devices to
meet the performance requirements of this Division shall
be cause for revocation within 60 days of the
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(a) The rul es i n thi s Appendi x are for general
information only, because they pertain to the installation
and operation of pressure vessels, which are the prerogative
and responsibility of the law enforcement authorities in
those states and municipalities which have made provision
for the enforcement of Section VIII.
(b) It is permissible to use any departures suggested
herein from provisions in the mandatory parts of this
Division when granted by the authority having legal
jurisdiction over the installation of pressure vessels.
M-2 CORROSI ON
(a) Vessels subject to external corrosion shall be so
installed that there is sufficient access to all parts of the
exterior to permit proper inspection of the exterior, unless
adequate protection against corrosion is provided or unless
the vessel is of such size and is so connected that it may
readi l y be removed from i ts permanent l ocati on for
inspection.
(b) Vessels having manholes, handholes, or cover plates
to permit inspection of the interior shall be so installed that
these openings are accessible.
(c) In vertical cylindrical vessels subject to corrosion, to
insure complete drainage, the bottom head, if dished
should preferably be concave to pressure.
M-3 MARKI NG ON THE VESSEL
The marking required by this Division shall be so
located that it will be accessible after installation and when
installed shall not be covered with insulation or other
material that is not readily removable [see UG-116(j)].
M-4 PRESSURE RELI EVI NG SAFETY DEVI CES
The general provisions for the installation of pressure
relieving devices are fully covered in UG-135. The following
APPENDI X M
I NSTALLATI ON AND OPERATI ON
paragraphs contain details in arrangement of stop valves for
shutoff control of safety pressure relief devices which are
someti mes necessary to the conti nuous operati on of
processing equipment of such a complex nature that the
shutdown of any part of it is not feasible. There are also
rules with regard to the design of inlet and discharge piping
to and from safety and relief valves, which can only be
general in nature because the design engineer must fit the
arrangement and proportions of such a system to the
particular requirements in the operation of the equipment
involved.
M-5 STOP VALVES BETWEEN PRESSURE
RELI EVI NG DEVI CE AND VESSEL
(a) A vessel, in which pressure can be generated because
of service conditions, may have a full-area stop valve
between it and its pressure relieving device for inspection
and repair purposes only. When such a stop valve is
provided, it shall be so arranged that it can be locked or
sealed open, and it shall not be closed except by an
authorized person who shall remain stationed there during
that period of the vessels operation within which the valve
remains closed, and who shall again lock or seal the stop
valve in the open position before leaving the station.
(b) A vessel or system [see UG-133(c)] for which the
pressure originates from an outside source exclusively may
have individual pressure relieving devices on each vessel, or
connected to any point on the connecting piping, or on any
one of the vessel s to be protected. Under such an
arrangement, there may be a stop valve between any vessel
and the pressure relieving devices, and this stop valve need
not be locked open, provided it also closes off that vessel
from the source of pressure.
M-6 STOP VALVES ON THE DI SCHARGE SI DE
OF A PRESSURE RELI EVI NG DEVI CE
[ SEE UG-135( E) ]
A full-area stop valve may be placed on the discharge
side of a pressure relieving device when its discharge is
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connected to a common header with other discharge lines
from other pressure relieving devices on nearby vessels that
are in operation, so that this stop valve when closed will
prevent a discharge from any connected operating vessels
from backing up beyond the valve so closed. Such a stop
valve shall be so arranged that it can be locked or sealed in
either the open or closed position, and it shall be locked or
sealed in either position only by an authorized person.
When it is to be closed while the vessel is in operation, an
authorized person shall be present, and he shall remain
stationed there; he shall again lock or seal the stop valve in
the open position before leaving the station. Under no
condition should this valve be closed while the vessel is in
operation except when a stop valve on the inlet side of the
safety relieving device is installed and is first closed.
M-7 I NLET PRESSURE DROP FOR HI GH LI FT,
TOP GUI DED SAFETY, SAFETY RELI EF,
AND PI LOT OPERATED PRESSURE RELI EF
VALVES I N COMPRESSI BLE FLUI D SERVI CE
(a) The nominal pipe size of all piping, valves and
fittings, and vessel components between a pressure vessel
and its safety, safety relief, or pilot operated pressure relief
valves shall be at least as large as the nominal size of the
device inlet, and the flow characteristics of the upstream
system shall be such that the cumulative total of all
nonrecoverable inlet losses shall not exceed 3% of the valve
set pressure. The inlet pressure losses will be based on the
valve nameplate capacity corrected for the characteristics of
the flowing fluid.
(b) When two or more required safety, safety relief or
pilot operated pressure relief valves are placed on one
connection, the inlet internal cross-sectional area of this
connection shall be either sized to avoid restricting flow to
the pressure relief valves or made at least equal to the
combined inlet areas of the safety valves connected to it.
The flow characteristics of the upstream system shall meet
the requirements of (a) above with all valves relieving
simultaneously.
M-8 DI SCHARGE LI NES FROM SAFETY DEVI CES
(a) Where it is feasible, the use of short discharge pipe
or vertical riser, connected through long-radius elbows
from each i ndi vi dual devi ce, bl owi ng di rectl y to the
atmosphere, is recommended. Such discharge pipes shall
be at least of the same size as the valve outlet. Where the
nature of the discharge permits, telescopic (sometimes
called broken) discharge lines, whereby condensed vapor
in the discharge line, or rain, is collected in a drip pan and
piped to a drain, are recommended.
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(b) When discharge lines are long, or where outlets of
two or more val ves havi ng set pressures wi thi n a
comparable range are connected into a common line, the
effect of the back pressure that may be developed therein
when certain valves operate must be considered [see UG-
135(g)]. The sizing of any section of a common-discharge
header downstream from each of the two or more pressure
relieving devices that may reasonably be expected to
discharge simultaneously shall be based on the total of
their outlet areas, with due allowance for the pressure drop
in all downstream sections. Use of specially designed valves
suitable for use on high or variable back pressure service
should be considered.
(c) The flow characteristics of the discharge system of
high lift, top guided safety, safety relief, or pilot operated
pressure relief valves in compressible fluid service shall be
such that the static pressure developed at the discharge
flange of a conventional direct spring loaded valve will not
exceed 10% of the set pressure when flowing at stamp
capacity. Other valve types exhibit various degrees of
tol erance to back pressure and the manufacturers
recommendation should be followed.
(d) All discharge lines shall be run as direct as is
practicable to the point of final release for disposal. For the
longer lines, due consideration shall be given to the
advantage of long-radius elbows, avoidance of closeup
fittings, and the minimizing of excessive line strains by
expansion joints and well-known means of support to
mi ni mi ze l i ne-sway and vi brati on under operati ng
conditions.
(e) Provisions should be made in all cases for adequate
drainage of discharge lines.
NOTE: It is recognized that no simple rule can be applied generally to fit
the many installation requirements, which vary from simple short lines
that discharge directly to the atmosphere to the extensive manifold
discharge piping systems where the quantity and rate of the product to be
disposed of requires piping to a distant safe place.
M-9 PRESSURE DROP, NONRECLOSI NG
PRESSURE RELI EF DEVI CES
Piping, valves and fittings, and vessel components
comprising part of a nonreclosing device pressure relieving
system shall be sized to prevent the vessel pressure from
rising above the allowable overpressure.
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Thi s constructi on has the further advantage of not transmi tti ng
discharge-pipe strains to the valve. In these types of installation, the back
pressure effect will be negligible, and no undue influence upon normal
valve operation can result.
M-10 GENERAL ADVI SORY I NFORMATI ON
ON THE CHARACTERI STI CS OF
SAFETY RELI EF VALVES DI SCHARGI NG
I NTO A COMMON HEADER
Because of the wide variety of types and kinds of safety
relief valves, it is not considered advisable to attempt a
description in this Appendix of the effects produced by
discharging them into a common header. Several different
types of valves may conceivably be connected into the same
discharge header and the effect of back pressure on each
type may be radically different. Data compiled by the
manufacturers of each type of val ve used shoul d be
consulted for information relative to its performance under
the conditions anticipated.
M-11 PRESSURE DI FFERENTI ALS FOR
PRESSURE RELI EF VALVES
Due to the variety of service conditions and the various
designs of safety and safety relief valves, only general
guidance can be given regarding the differential between
the set pressure of the valve (see UG-134) and the operating
pressure of the vessel . Operati ng di ffi cul ty wi l l be
minimized by providing an adequate differential for the
application. The following is general advisory information
on the characteristics of the intended service and of the
safety or safety relief valves that may bear on the proper
pressure differential selection for a given application. These
considerations should be reviewed early in the system
design since they may dictate the MAWP of the system.
(a) Consideration of the Process Characteristics in the
Establishment of the Operating Margin to Be Provided. To
minimize operational problems, it is imperative that the
user consider not only normal operating conditions of
fluids, pressures, and temperatures, but also start-up and
shutdown conditions, process upsets, anticipated ambient
conditions, instrument response times, pressure surges
due to quick closing valves, etc. When such conditions are
not considered, the pressure relieving device may become,
in effect, a pressure controller, a duty for which it is not
designed. Additional consideration should be given to
hazard and pollution associated with the release of the
fluid. Larger differentials may be appropriate for fluids
which are toxic, corrosive, or exceptionally valuable.
(b) Consideration of Safety Relief Valve Characteristics.
The blowdown characteristic and capability is the first
consideration in selecting a compatible valve and operating
margin. After a self-actuated release of pressure, the valve
must be capable of reclosing above the normal operating
pressure. For example, if the valve is set at 100 psig with a
7% blowdown, it will close at 93 psig. The operating
pressure must be maintained below 93 psig in order to
prevent leakage or flow from a partially open valve. Users
shoul d exerci se cauti on regardi ng the bl owdown
adjustment of large spring-loaded valves. Test facilities,
whether owned by Manufacturers, repair houses, or users,
may not have sufficient capacity to accurately verify the
blowdown setting. The settings cannot be considered
accurate unless made in the field on the actual installation.
Pilot-operated valves represent a special case from the
standpoints of both blowdown and tightness. The pilot
portion of some pilot-operating valves can be set at
blowdowns as short as 2%. This characteristic is not,
however, reflected in the operation of the main valve in all
cases. The main valve can vary considerably from the pilot
depending on the location of the two components in the
system. If the pilot is installed remotely from the main
valve, significant time and pressure lags can occur, but
reseating of the pilot assures reseating of the main valve.
The pressure drop in the connecting piping between the
pilot and the main valve must not be excessive; otherwise,
the operation of the main valve will be adversely affected.
The tightness of the main valve portion of these
combinations is considerably improved above that of
conventional valves by pressure loading the main disk or by
the use of soft seats or both.
Despite apparent advantages of pilot-operated valves,
users should be aware that they should not be employed in
abrasive or dirty service, in applications where coking,
polymerization, or corrosion of the wetted pilot parts can
occur, or where freezing or condensation of the lading fluid
at ambient temperatures is possible.
For all applications the valve Manufacturer should be
consulted prior to selecting a valve of this type.
Tightness capability is another factor affecting valve
selection, whether spring loaded or pilot operated. It varies
somewhat depending on whether metal or resilient seats
are specified, and also on such factors as corrosion or
temperature. The required tightness and test method
should be specified to comply at a pressure no lower than
the normal operati ng pressure of the process. A
recommended procedure and acceptance standard is given
in API 527. It should also be remembered that any degree
of tightness obtained should not be considered permanent.
Service operation of a valve almost invariably reduces the
degree of tightness.
Appl i cati on of speci al desi gns such as O-ri ngs or
resi l i ent seats shoul d be revi ewed wi th the val ve
Manufacturer.
The anti ci pated behavi or of the val ves i ncl udes
allowance for a plus-or-minus tolerance on set pressure
whi ch vari es wi th the pressure l evel . Instal l ati on
condi ti ons, such as back pressure, vari ati ons, and
vibrations, influence selection of special types and an
increase in differential pressure.
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(c) General Recommendations. The following pressure
differentials are recommended unless the safety or safety
relief valve has been designed or tested in a specific or
si mi l ar servi ce and a smal l er di fferenti al has been
recommended by the Manufacturer.
A minimum difference of 5 psi (35 kPa) is recommended
for set pressures to 70 psi. In this category, the set pressure
tolerance is 2 psi (13.8 kPa) [UG-134(d)(1)], and the
differential to the leak test pressure is 10% or 5 psi (35
kPa), whichever is greater.
A minimum differential of 10% is recommended for set
pressures from 71 psi to 1000 psi (490 kPa to 6900 kPa). In
this category, the set pressure tolerance is 3% and the
differential to the leak test pressure is 10%.
A minimum differential of 7% is recommended for set
pressures above 1000 psi (6900 kPa). In this category, the
set pressure tolerance is (3% and the differential to the leak
test pressure should be 5%. Valves having small seat sizes
will require additional maintenance when the pressure
differential approaches these recommendations.
M-12 I NSTALLATI ON OF SAFETY
AND SAFETY RELI EF VALVES
Spring loaded safety and safety relief valves normally
should be installed in the upright position with the spindle
vertical. Where space or piping configuration preclude such
an installation, the valve may be installed in other than the
vertical position provided that:
(a) the valve design is satisfactory for such position;
(b) the media is such that material will not accumulate
at the inlet of the valve; and
(c) drainage of the discharge side of the valve body and
discharge piping is adequate.
M-13 REACTI ON FORCES AND
EXTERNALLY APPLI ED LOADS
(a) Reaction Thrust. The discharge of a pressure relief
val ve i mposes reacti ve fl ow forces on the val ve and
associated piping. The design of the installation may
require computation of the bending moments and stresses
in the piping and vessel nozzle. There are momentum
effects and pressure effects at steady state flow as well as
transient dynamic loads caused by opening.
(b) External Loads. Mechanical forces may be applied to
the valve by discharge piping as a result of thermal
expansion, movement away from anchors, and weight of
any unsupported piping. The resultant bending moments
on a closed pressure relief valve may cause valve leakage
and excessive stress in inlet piping. The design of the
installation should consider these possibilities.
M-14 SI ZI NG OF PRESSURE RELI EF DEVI CES
FOR FI RE CONDI TI ONS
(a) Excessive pressure may develop in pressure vessels
by vaporization of the liquid contents and/or expansion of
vapor content due to heat influx from the surroundings,
particularly from a fire. Pressure relief systems for fire
conditions are usually intended to release only the quantity
of product necessary to l ower the pressure to a
predetermined safe level, without releasing an excessive
quantity. This control is especially important in situations
where release of the contents generates a hazard because of
fl ammabi l i ty or toxi ci ty. Under fi re condi ti ons,
consideration must also be given to the possibility that the
safe pressure level for the vessel will be reduced due to
heating of the vessel material, with a corresponding loss of
strength.
(b) Several formulas have evolved over the years for
calculating the pressure relief capacity required under fire
conditions. The major differences involve heat flux rates.
There is no single formula yet developed which takes into
account all of the many factors which could be considered
in making this determination. When fire conditions are a
consideration in the design of a pressure vessel, the
following references which provide recommendations for
specific installations may be used:
API RP 520, Recommended Practice for the Design and
Installation of Pressure-Relieving Systems in Refineries,
Part I - Design, 1976, American Petroleum Institute,
Washington, DC
API Standard 2000, Venting Atmospheric and Low-
Pressure Storage Tanks (nonrefrigerated and refrigerated),
1973, American Petroleum Institute, Washington, DC
AAR Standard M-1002, Specifications for Tank Cars,
1978, Association of American Railroads, Washington, DC
Safety Relief Device Standards: S-1.1, Cylinders for
Compressed Gases; S-1.2, Cargo and Portable Tanks; and S-
1.3, Compressed Gas Storage Containers, Compressed Gas
Association, Arlington, VA
NFPA Code Nos. 30, 59, and 59A, Nati onal Fi re
Protection Association, Boston, MA
Pressure-Relieving Systems for Marine Cargo Bulk
Liquid Containers, 1973, National Academy of Sciences,
Washington, DC
Bulletin E-2, How to Size Safety Relief Devices, Phillips
Petroleum Company, Bartlesville, OK
A Study of Available Fire Test Data as Related to Tank
Car Safety Device Relieving Capacity Formulas, 1971,
Phillips Petroleum Company, Bartlesville, OK
M-11 1998 SECTION VIII DIVISION I M-15
M-15 PRESSURE I NDI CATI NG DEVI CE
If a pressure indicating device is provided to determine
the vessel pressure at or near the set pressure of the relief
device, one should be selected that spans the set pressure of
the relief device and is graduated with an upper limit that
M-15 APPENDIX M NONMANDATORY M-15
is neither less than 1.25 times the set pressure of the relief
device nor more than twice the maximum allowable
working pressure of the vessel. Additional devices may be
installed if desired.
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The capacity of a safety or relief valve in terms of a gas
or vapor other than the medium for which the valve was
officially rated shall be determined by application of the
following formulas:
1
For steam,
W
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= 51.5KAP
For air,
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a
= CKAP
T
C= 356
M= 28.97
T = 520 when W
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is the rated capacity
For any gas or vapor,
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W
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= CKAP
T
where
W
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= rated capacity, lb/hr of steam
W
a
= rated capacity, converted to lb/hr of air at 60F,
inlet temperature
W = flow of any gas or vapor, lb/hr
C = constant for gas or vapor which is function of
the ratio of specific heats, k = cp/cv (see Fig. 11-1)
K = coefficient of discharge [see UG-131(d) and (e)]
A = actual discharge area of the safety valve, sq. in.
P = (set pressure x 1.10) plus atmosphere pressure,
psia
M = molecular weight
T = absolute temperature at inlet (F + 460)
These formulas may also be used when the required
flow of any gas or vapor is known and it is necessary to
compute the rated capacity of steam or air.
Molecular weights of some of the common gases and
vapors are given in Table 11-1.
For hydrocarbon vapors, where the actual value of k is
not known, the conservative value, k = 1.001 has been
commonly used and the formula becomes
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W= 315KAP
T
When desired, as in the case of light hydrocarbons, the
compressibility factor Z may be included in the formulas
for gases and vapors as follows:
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W= CKAP
ZT
Example 1
GIVEN: A safety valve bears a certified capacity rating of 3020
lb/hr of steam for a pressure setting of 200 psi.
PROBLEM: What is the relieving capacity of that valve in
terms of air at 100F for the same pressure setting?
SOLUTION:
For steam
W
s
= 51.5KAP
3020 = 51.5KAP
3020
KAP = = 58.5
51.5
APPENDI X 11
CAPACI TY CONVERSI ONS FOR SAFETY VALVES
1
Knowing the official rating capacity of a safety valve which is stamped on
the valve, it is possible to determine the overall value of KA in either of the
following formulas in cases where the value of these individual terms is
not known:
Official Rating in Steam Official Rating in Air

Ws Wa T
51.5 CP M
This value for KA is then substituted in the above formulas to determine
the capacity of the safety valve in terms of the new gas or vapor.
KA = KA =
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= 356 KAP 28.97
460 + 100
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= 356 (58.5) 28.97
560
= 4750 lb/hr
EXAMPLE 2
GIVEN: It is required to relieve 5000 lb/hr of propane from a
pressure vessel through a safety valve set to relieve at a
pressure of Ps, psi, and with an inlet temperature at 125F.
PROBLEM: what total capacity in pounds of steam per hour in
safety valves must be furnished?
Solution:
For propane,
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W= CKAP
T
The val ue of C i s not defi ni tel y known. Use the
conservative value, C= 315.
TABLE 11-1
MOLECULAR WEIGHTS OF GASES AND VAPORS
Air 28.97 Freon 22 86.48
Acetylene 26.04 Freon 114 170.90
Ammonia 17.03 Hydrogen 2.02
Butane 58.12 Hydrogen Sulfide 34.08
Carbon Dioxide 44.01 Methane 16.04
Chlorine 70.91 Methyl Chloride 50.48
Ethane 30.07 Nitrogen 28.02
Ethylene 28.05 Oxygen 32.00
Freon 11 137.371 Propane 44.09
Freon 12 120.9 Sulfur Dioxide 64.06
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5000 = 315 KAP 44.09
460 + 125
KAP = 57.7
For steam,
W
s
= 51.5 KAP = (51.5)(57.7)
= 2970 lb/hr set to relieve at P
s
, psi
11-1 1998 SECTION VIII DIVISION I 11-1
Flow Formula Calculations
W =K (CAP M/T)
C =520 k

( )
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k + 1
k + 1
k - 1
Constant Constant Constant
k C k C k C
1.00 315 1.26 343 1.52 366
1.02 318 1.28 345 1.54 368
1.04 320 1.30 347 1.56 369
1.06 322 1.32 349 1.58 371
1.08 324 1.34 351 1.60 372
1.10 327 1.36 352 1.62 374
1.12 329 1.38 354 1.64 376
1.14 331 1.40 356 1.66 377
1.16 333 1.42 358 1.68 379
1.18 335 1.44 359 1.70 380
1.20 337 1.46 361 2.00 400
1.22 339 1.48 363 2.20 412
1.24 341 1.50 364 ... ...
FIG. 11-1 CONSTANT C FOR GAS OR VAPOR RELATED TO RATIO OF SPECIFIC HEATS (k =c
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Example 3
GIVEN: It is required to relieve 1000 lb/hr of ammonia from
pressure vessel at 150F.
PROBLEM: What is the required total capacity in pounds of
steam per hour at the same pressure setting?
SOLUTION:
For ammonia
M
W =CKAP

T
Manufacturer and user agree to use k = 1.33; from
Fig. 11-1, C= 350.
17.03
1000 = 350 KAP 460 + 150
KAP = 17.10
For steam,
W
s
= 51.5 KAP = 51.5 x 17.10
= 880 lb/hr
Example 4
GIVEN: A safety valve bearing a certified rating of 10,000 cu
ft/min of air at 60F and 14.7 psia (atmospheric pressure).
PROBLEM: What is the flow capacity of this safety valve in
pounds of saturated steam per hour for the same pressure
setting?
SOLUTION:
For air: Weight of dry air at 60F and 14.7 psia is 0.0766
lb/cu ft.
Wa = 10,000 x 0.0766 x 60 = 45,960 lb/hr
28.97
45,960 = 356 KAP

460 + 60
KAP = 546
For steam,
W
s
= 51.5 KAP = (51.5)(546)
= 28,200 lb/hr
NOTE: Before converting the capacity of a safety valve from any gas to
steam, the requirements of UG-131(b) must be met.
11-2
(a) Since it is realized that the saturated water capacity
is configuration sensitive, the following applies only to
those safety valves that have a nozzle type construction
(throat to inlet diameter ratio of 0.25 to 0.80 with a
continuously contoured change and have exhibited a
coefficient K
D
in excess of 0.90). No saturated water rating
shall apply to other types of construction.
NOTE: The manufacturer, user, and Inspector are all cautioned that for the
following rating to apply, the valve shall be continuously subjected to
saturated water. If, after initial relief the flow media changes to quality
steam, the valve shall be rated as per dry saturated steam. Valves installed
on vessels or lines containing steam-water mixture shall be rated dry
saturated steam.
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Set pressure, psig
FIG. 11-2 FLOW CAPACITY CURVE FOR RATING
NOZZLE TYPE SAFETY VALVES ON SATURATED WATER
(BASED ON 10% OVERPRESSURE)
(b) To determine the saturated water capacity of a valve
currentl y rated under UG-131 and meeti ng the
requirements of (a) above, refer to Fig. 11-2. Enter the
graph at the set pressure of the valve, move vertically
upward to the saturated water line and read horizontally
the relieving capacity. This capacity is the theoretical,
isentropic value arrived at by assuming equilibrium flow
and calculated values for the critical pressure ratio.
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Pres- Temper- Satur- Satur-
TOTAL TEMPERATURE, F
sure ature ated ated
psi F Liquid Vapor
220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380 400 420 440 460
(gage) (sat.)
h 180.1 1150.4 1154.4 1164.2 1173.8 1183.3 1192.8 1202.3 1211.7 1221.1 1230.5 1239.9 1249.3 1258.8 1268.2
0 212
v 0.0167 26.80 27.15 28.00 28.85 29.70 30.53 31.37 32.20 33.03 33.85 34.68 35.50 36.32 37.14
h 196.2 1156.3 1162.3 1172.2 1182.0 1191.6 1201.2 1210.8 1220.3 1229.7 1239.2 1248.7 1258.2 1267.6
5 228
v 0.0168 20.089 20.48 21.11 21.74 22.36 22.98 23.60 24.21 24.82 25.43 26.04 26.65 27.25
h 208.4 1160.6 1170.7 1180.6 1190.5 1200.2 1209.8 1219.4 1229.0 1238.5 1248.1 1257.6 1267.1
10 240
v 0.0169 16.303 16.819 17.330 17.836 18.337 18.834 19.329 19.821 20.31 20.80 21.29 21.77
h 218.8 1164.1 1169.1 1179.3 1189.3 1199.1 1208.9 1218.6 1228.3 1237.9 1247.5 1257.0 1266.6
15 250
v 0.0170 13.746 13.957 14.390 14.816 15.238 15.657 16.072 16.485 16.897 17.306 17.714 18.121
h 227.9 1167.1 1167.5 1177.9 1188.1 1198.1 1208.0 1217.8 1227.5 1237.2 1246.8 1256A 1266.1
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v 0.0171 11.898 11.911 12.288 12.659 13.025 13.387 13.746 14.103 14.457 14.810 15.162 15.512
h 236.0 1169.7 1176.5 1186.8 1197.0 1207.0 1216.9 1226.7 1236.5 12462 1255.9 1265.5
25 267
v 0.0171 10.498 10.711 11.040 11.364 11.684 12.001 12.315 12.628 12.938 13.247 13.555
h 243.4 1172.0 1175.0 1185.6 1195.9 1206.0 1216.0 1225.9 1235.8 1245.6 1255.3 1265.0
30 274
v 0.0172 9.401 9.484 9.781 10.072 10.359 10.643 10.925 11.204 11.482 11.758 120033
h 256.3 1175.9 1183.0 1193.6 1204.0 1214.3 1224.4 1234.3 1244.3 1254.1 1263.9
40 287
v 0.0173 7.787 7.947 8.192 8.432 8.668 8.902 9.134 9.364 9.592 9.819
h 267.5 1179.1 1180.3 1191.3 1202.0 1212.5 1222.7 1232.9 1242.9 1252.9 1262.8
50 298
v 0.0174 6.655 6.676 6.889 7.096 7.300 7.501 7.700 7.896 8.091 8.285
h 277.4 1181.9 1188.9 1199.9 1210.6 1221.1 1231.4 1241.6 1251.7 1261.7
60 308
v 0.0175 5.816 5.9321 6.116 6.296 6.473 6.648 6.820 6.991 7.161
h 286.4 1184.2 1186.4 1197.7 1208.7 1219.4 1229.9 1240.2 1250.4 1260.6
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v 0.0176 5.168 5.200 5.366 5.528 5.687 5.843 5.997 6.150 6.301
h 294.6 1186.2 1195.5 1206.7 1217.7 1228.3 1238.8 1249.2 1259.4
80 324
v 0.0177 4.652 4.773 4.921 5.065 5.207 5.347 5.485 5.621
h 302.1 1188.1 1193.2 1204.7 1215.9 1226.7 1237.4 1247.9 1258.2
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v 0.0178 4.232 4.292 4.429 4.562 4.693 4.821 4.947 5.071
h 309.1 1189.7 1190.8 1202.7 1214.1 1225.2 1236.0 1246.6 1257.1
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v 0.0178 3.882 3.895 4.022 4.146 4.267 4.385 4.502 4.617
h 324.8 1193.0 1197.3 1209.4 1211.1 1232.3 1243.3 1254.1
125 353
v 0.0180 3.220 3.258 3.365 3.468 3.569 3.667 3.764
h 338.5 1195.6 1204.5 1216.7 1228.4 1239.8 1251.0
150 366
v 0.0182 2.752 2.818 2.910 2.998 3.085 3.169
h 350.8 1197.6 1199.3 1212.2 1224.5 1236.3 1247.8
175 378
v 0.0183 2.404 2.414 2.498 2.577 2.655 2.730
h 361.9 1199.3 1207.4 1220.3 1232.6 1244.5
200 388
v 0.0185 2.134 2.180 2.253 2.324 2.393
h 372.1 1200.6 1202.5 1216.0 1228.8 1241.1
225 397
v 0.0186 1.9183 1.9276 1.9964 2.062 2.126
h 381.6 1201.7 1211.5 1224.9 1237.6
250 406
v 0.0187 1.7422 1.7870 1.8488 1.9081
h 390.5 1202.6 1206.8 1220.8 1234.0
275 414
v 0.0188 1.5954 1.6130 1.6717 1.7277
h 398.8 1203.2 1216.5 1230.3
300 422
v 0.0190 1.4711 1.5222 1.5755
h 414.1 1204.1 1207.5 1222.4
350 436
v 0.0192 1.2720 1.2831 1.3326
h 428.1 1204.6 1214.0
400 448
v 0.0194 1.1194 1.1468
h 440.9 1204.6
450 460
v 0.0196 0.9985
h 452.9 1204.2
500 470
v 0.0198 0.9004
h 464.1 1203.7
550 480
v 0.0200 0.8191
h 474.7 1203.0
600 489
v 0.0202 0.7503
STEAM TABLE*
h = Total heat of steam, Btu per pound
v = Specific volume, cubic feet per pound
*Adapted with permission from Thermodynamic Properties of Steam , Keenan and Keyes, published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
*Adapted with permission from Thermodynamic Properties of Steam , Keenan and Keyes, published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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1277.6 1287.1 1296.6 1306.2 1315.7 1325.3 1334.8 1344.5 1354.2 1363.8 1373.5 1383.2 1393.0 1402.8 1407.7 h
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1277.1 1286.6 1296.2 1305.7 1315.3 1324.8 1334.4 1344.1 1353.8 1363.5 1373.2 1382.9 1392.7 1402.6 1407.5 h
27.86 28.46 29.06 29.67 30.27 30.87 31.47 32.07 32.67 33.27 33.87 34.47 35.07 35.67 35.96 v
228 5
1276.6 1286.2 1295.8 1305.3 1314.9 1324.5 1334.1 1343.8 1353.5 1363.2 1372.9 1382.6 1392.5 1402.3 1407.2 h
22.26 22.74 23.22 23.71 24.19 24.68 25.16 25.64 26.12 26.60 27.08 27.56 28.04 28.52 28.76 v
240 10
1276.2 1285.7 1295.3 1304.9 1314.5 1324.2 1333.8 1343.5 1353.2 1362.9 1372.6 1382.4 1392.3 1402.1 1407.0 h
18.528 18.933 19.337 19.741 20.144 20.547 20.95 21.35 21.75 22.15 22.56 22.96 23.36 23.76 23.96 v
250 15
1275.7 1285.3 1294.9 1304.5 1314.1 1323.8 1333.5 1343.2 1352.9 1362.6 1372.3 1382.1 1391.9 1401.8 1406.7 h
15.862 16.210 16.558 16.905 17.251 17.597 17.943 18.288 18.633 18.977 19.322 19.666 20.01 20.35 20.52 v
259 20
1275.2 1284.8 1294.5 1304.1 1313.8 1323.4 1333.1 1342.8 1352.5 1362.3 1372.1 1381.9 1391.7 1401.6 1406.5 h
13.862 14.168 14.473 14.778 15.082 15.385 15.688 15.990 16.293 16.595 16.896 17.198 17.499 17.8001 7.951 v
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1274.7 1284.4 1294.0 1303.7 1313.4 1323.1 1332.8 1342.5 1352.2 1362.0 1371.8 1381.6 1391.5 1401.4 1406.3 h
12.307 12.580 12.852 13.123 13.394 13.665 13.935 14.204 14.473 14.742 15.011 15.279 15.547 15.815 15.949 v
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1273.7 1283.4 1293.2 1302.9 1312.6 1322.4 1332.1 1341.9 1351.7 1361.5 1371.3 1381.1 1391.0 1400.9 1405.8 h
10.044 10.269 10.493 10.717 10.940 11.162 11.384 11.605 11.826 12.047 12.268 12.488 12.708 12.927 13.037 v
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1272.7 1282.5 1292.3 1302.1 1311.9 1321.7 1331.5 1341.3 1351.1 1360.9 1370.8 1380.6 1390.5 1400.4 1405.4 h
8.478 8.670 8.861 9.051 9.240 9.429 9.618 9.806 9.993 10.181 10.368 10.555 10.741 10.928 11.021 v
298 50
1271.6 1281.5 1291.4 1301.3 1311.1 1321.0 1330.8 1340.6 1350.5 1360.3 1370.2 1380.1 1390.0 1399.9 1404.9 h
7.329 7.496 7.663 7.829 7.994 8.159 8.323 8.486 8.649 8.812 8.975 9.138 9.300 9.462 9.543 v
308 60
1270.6 1280.6 1290.5 1300.5 1310.4 1320.2 1330.1 1340.0 1349.9 1359.8 1369.7 1379.6 1389.6 1399.5 1404.5 h
6.450 6.599 6.747 6.894 7.041 7.187 7.332 7.477 7.622 7.766 7.910 8.054 8.198 8.341 8.413 v
316 70
1269.5 1279.6 1289.6 1299.6 1309.6 1319.5 1329.4 1339.4 1349.3 1359.3 1369.2 1379.1 1389.1 1399.0 1404.0 h
5.756 5.891 6.024 6.156 6.288 6.419 6.550 6.680 6.810 6.940 7.069 7.199 7.327 7.456 7.520 v
324 80
1268.5 1278.6 1288.7 1298.8 1308.8 1318.8 1328.7 1338.7 1348.7 1358.6 1368.6 1378.5 1388.5 1398.5 1403.5 h
5.195 5.317 5.439 5.559 5.679 5.799 5.918 6.036 6.154 6.272 6.389 6.506 6.623 6.740 6.798 v
331 90
1267.4 1277.7 1287.8 1297.9 1308.0 1318.0 1328.1 1338.1 1348.0 1358.0 1368.0 1378.0 1388.1 1398.1 1403.1 h
4.730 4.843 4.955 5.066 5.176 5.285 5.394 5.503 5.611 5.719 5.827 5.934 6.041 6.148 6.201 v
338 100
1264.7 1275.2 1285.5 1295.8 1306.0 1316.2 1326.4 1336.5 1346.6 1356.6 1366.7 1376.8 1386.9 1397.0 1402.0 h
3.860 3.954 4.047 4.140 4.232 4.323 4.413 4.503 4.593 4.683 4.772 4.861 4.949 5.038 5.082 v
353 125
1261.9 1272.6 1283.2 1293.6 1304.0 1314.3 1324.6 1334.8 1345.0 1355.2 1365.3 1375.4 1385.6 1395.8 1400.8 h
3.252 3.334 3.414 3.494 3.573 3.652 3.730 3.807 3.884 3.960 4.037 4.113 4.188 4.264 4.301 v
366 150
1259.0 1270.0 1280.8 1291.4 1302.0 1312.4 1322.8 1333.2 1343.5 1353.7 1363.9 1374.2 1384.4 1394.6 1399.7 h
2.804 2.877 2.948 3.019 3.089 3.157 3.226 3.294 3.361 3.429 3.495 3.562 3.628 3.694 3.727 v
378 175
1256.0 1267.3 1278.3 1289.2 1299.9 1310.5 1321.0 1331.4 1341.8 1352.2 1362.5 1372.8 1383.1 1393.3 1398.5 h
2.460 2.525 2.590 2.653 2.716 2.777 2.839 2.900 2.960 3.019 3.079 3.139 3.198 3.256 3.286 v
388 200
1253.0 1264.5 1275.8 1286.9 1297.8 1308.5 1319.2 1329.8 1340.3 1350.7 1361.1 1371.5 1381.9 1392.2 1397.3 h
2.187 2.247 2.306 2.364 2.421 2.477 2.533 2.587 2.642 2.696 2.750 2.804 2.857 2.910 2.936 v
397 225
1249.9 1261.7 1273.2 1284.5 1295.6 1306.5 1317.3 1328.0 1338.7 1349.2 1359.7 1370.2 1380.6 1391.0 1396.2 h
1.9654 2.021 2,076 2.129 2.181 2.233 2.284 2.334 2.384 2.434 2.483 2.532 2.580 2.629 2.653 v
406 250
1246.6 1258.8 1270.6 1282.1 1293.4 1304.5 1315.5 1326.3 1337.0 1347.7 1358.3 1368.8 1379.3 1389.8 1395.0 h
1.7816 1.8338 1.8846 1.9342 1.9829 2.031 2.078 2.125 2.171 2.217 2.262 2.307 2.352 2.396 2.418 v
414 275
1243.3 1255.8 1267.9 1279.7 1291.2 1302.5 1313.6 1324.5 1335.4 1346.1 1356.8 1367.4 1378.0 1388.6 1393.8 h
1.6266 1.6759 1.7237 1.7703 1.8159 1.8607 1.9048 1.9483 1.9912 2.034 2.076 2.118 2.159 2.200 2.220 v
422 300
1236.4 1249.6 1262.4 1274.7 1286.6 1298.2 1309.7 1320.9 1332.0 1343.0 1353.9 1364.7 1375.4 1386.1 1391.4 h
1.3795 1.4243 1.4675 1.5094 1.5501 1.5900 1.6291 1.6676 1.7056 1.7430 1.7801 1.8168 1.8531 1.8892 1.9071 v
436 350
1229.0 1243.2 1256.6 1269.4 1281.8 1293.9 1305.7 1317.2 1328.6 1339.8 1350.9 1361.9 1372.8 1383.6 1389.0 h
1.1908 1.2325 1.2724 1.3108 1.3480 1.3842 1.4196 1.4544 1.4885 1.5222 1.5554 1.5883 1.6207 1.6529 1.6689 v
448 400
1221.2 1236.3 1250.5 1264.0 1276.9 1289.4 1301.6 1313.5 1325.1 1336.5 1347.8 1359.0 1370.1 1381.1 1386.5 h
1.0416 1.0811 1.1186 1.1544 1.1889 1.2224 1.2550 1.2868 1.3180 1.3488 1.3789 1.4088 1.4382 1.4675 1.4819 v
460 450
1212.8 1229.0 1244.0 1258.3 1271.8 1284.8 1297.3 1309.6 1321.5 1333.2 1344.7 1356.1 1367.3 1378.4 1384.0 h
0.9204 0.9584 0.9941 1.0280 1.0604 1.0917 1.1221 1.1516 1.1805 1.2088 1.2367 1.2641 1.2913 1.3180 1.3313 v
470 500
1221.4 1237.4 1252.4 1266.5 1280.0 1293.0 1305.6 1317.8 1329.8 1341.6 1353.2 1364.6 1375.8 1381.4 h
0.8565 0.8909 0.9234 0.9542 0.9838 1.0124 1.0401 1.0671 1.0935 1.1195 1.1449 1.1700 1.1947 1.2070 v
480 550
1213.2 1230.3 1246.1 1261.0 1275.1 1288.5 1301.5 1314.1 1326.3 1338.3 1350.2 1361.8 1373.2 1378.9 h
0.7703 0.8040 0.8353 0.8649 0.8931 0.9203 0.9465 0.9720 0.9968 1.0211 1.0450 1.0684 1.0916 1.1030 v
489 600
STEAM TABLE*
h = Total heat of steam, Btu per pound
v = Specific volume, cubic feet per pound
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