Test

Procedure
for
Floating
ball valves
VTP-01
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VTP-01
Test Procedure for Floating Ball Valves
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Table of Contents
Sl.No Description Page No
1.0 Scope 01
2.0 Relevant Standard 01
3.0 Test Requirements 01
4.0 Test Fluid 05
5.0 Test Gauges 05
6.0 Test Certification 06
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1.0 SCOPE
The scope of this document is to define the factory test requirements for floating ball
valves. Standard testing comprises hydrostatic testing of the pressure envelope (body),
and seat tightness testing (hydrostatic and/or pneumatic) as applicable.
2.0 RELEVANT STANDARD
The requirements set out in this document are in accordance with the following national
and international standard:
01. API 598 - Valve Inspection and Testing
02. BS 6755 part1 - Testing of valves
03. BS EN12266 part1 - Industrial valves - Testing
The hydrostatic test pressures expressed in this standard comply with ASME B16.50 for
flanges and fittings and ASME B16.34 for valves and BS EN 17292 for Class 800 valves
3.0 TEST REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General
Surface treatments of pressure containing valve components to prevent
corrosion during storage prior to and during manufacture with a single primer
coat(Minimum 5 microns thickness) or Phosphate/Black oxide coating is
acceptable provided these preservations do not hide any porosity.
3.2 Test Apparatus
Valves which are flanged end connections must not be tested on equipment
which subjects the valve to externally applied loads which may affect the body
joint sealing performance. Single piece bodied valves may be clamped.
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3.3 HYDROSTATIC SEAT TEST
a) PRINCIPLE :
The seat test assesses the sealing capability of the Valve Seat(s) in the direction
for which the valve is designed. Since ball valve is bi-directional, can be tested in
any direction.
b) PROCEDURE:
Using the clean dry cloth, wipe the Seat(s) clean (Not for Valves where Lubricant
or sealing Compound is the primary means of sealing), if accessible.
Clamp the Valve; fill the Valve including the Body / Cavity, with Test Fluid.
Move the obturator to the closed position, apply and maintain the test pressure
as per standard (Ref. Table 1, 3, 4.) on one side of the valve.
c) CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE:
No visually detectable leakage for the duration of test time as given in the
appropriate valve product standard or test duration mentioned in (Table 2, 5.)
from the vent area.
d) Repeat the same procedure in other stream side and check for leakages.
3.4 HYDROSTATIC SHELL TEST
a) PRINCIPLE:
The shell test assesses the pressure containing capability of the Valve Shell.
b) PROCEDURE
Keep the assembled Valve in partially opened position and clamp the Valve on the Test
Rig.
Fill the cavity with the Test Liquid (Water), vent off the air from the cavity and blank off
the ends of the Valve.
Apply the Test Pressure as per Standards (Ref. Table 1.) and maintain the Test
Pressure to a period specified as per Standard (Ref. Table 2.).
In the mean time inspect the Valve Shell (Body) thoroughly.
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c) CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE:
Visually detectable leakage / wetting through the pressure Boundary Walls is not
acceptable. Stem Seal Leakage during the Shell test shall not be the cause for rejection,
provided that the stem seals when the internal test pressure is reduced to the maximum
permissible working pressure at 20 C.
3.5) PNEUMATIC SEAT TEST
a) PROCEDURE:
Clamp the Valve, and move the obturator to close position.
Apply the Pneumatic Test Pressure on the upstream side of the closed Valve and
maintain the pressure as per standard.
b) CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE:
No visually detectable leakage for the duration of test time as given in the appropriate
valve product standard or test duration mentioned in Table 2.
Repeat the same procedure in other stream side and check for leakages.
4.0 Test Fluid
4.1 Test Liquid
Hydrostatic tests shall be carried out with water at ambient temperatures, within
the range of 41 F (5 C) and 122 F (50 C),unless the use of another liquid is agreed
between the purchaser and the manufacturer. If water is used, it will contain
water-soluble oil or rust inhibitor. Potable water used for pressure test of
austenitic stainless steel valves shall have chloride content less than 30ppm and
for carbon steel valves shall be less than 200ppm.
4.2 Cleaning
Austenitic and duplex stainless steel valves and valves made of 9% nickel alloy
shall be flushed with demineralized water (chloride content of 1ppm maximum)
immediately after the hydrostatic test.
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4.3 Drying
After Hydrostatic testing, the valves should be blown through using dry
compressed air, followed by a visual inspection for dryness. If moisture is still
found, the above process shall be repeated until visually dry.
5.0 Test Gauges
Test bay gauges shall be calibrated at intervals not exceeding three months.
6.0 Test Certification
When specified by the purchaser, the manufacturer shall issue a BS EN10204
Type 3.1 test certificate confirming that the valves have been tested in
accordance with the requirements of this specification.
Table 1: Test Pressure
(ASME B 16.34 & BS EN 17292 for Class 800 valves)
Sl.No Valve Class Hydro Shell Hydro seat
Kg/cm2 psig Kg/cm2 psig
01 150 32 450 22 315
02 300 79 1125 58 815
04 800 105 1500 77 1100
03 600 157 2225 115 1630
05 900 236 3350 172 2445
06 1500 396 5575 287 4080
07 2500 649 9280 475 6790
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Table 2: Test Duration
Nominal Size (NPS) Minimum Test Duration (seconds)
Hydro shell test Back seat test Hydro seat
test
Air seat
test
< 2 15 15 15 15
2 6 60 60 60 60
8 12 120 60 120 120
>14 300 60 120 120
Note: The test duration is the period of inspection after the valve is fully prepared and is
under full pressure.