TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

FOR

MANUAL OPERATED

TRIPLE OFFSET BUTTERFLY VALVE

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 CONTENTS

Sl.NO. DESCRIPTION

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

3.0 MATERIALS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

5.0 INSPECTION AND TESTS

6.0 EXTENT OF INSPECTION & TESTING

7.0 TEST CERTIFICATES

8.0 PAINTING, MARKING AND SHIPMENT

9.0 SPARES AND ACCESSORIES

10.0 DOCUMENTATION

11.0 GUARANTEE

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1.0 SCOPE

This specification covers the minimum requirements for design, manufacture and
supply of Triple offset butterfly valves of size more than 3‖ and ANSI class 150,
for use in on-shore pipeline systems handling non-sour hydrocarbons

2.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

All valves shall be manufactured and supplied in accordance with the latest
edition of American Petroleum Institute (API) Specification 609, with additions
and modifications as indicated in the following sections of this specification.

For Contractual purpose, the edition in force at the time of floating of the enquiry
shall be termed as ―latest edition‖,

2.1 Reference has also been made in this specification to the latest edition of the
following Codes, Standards and Specifications:

ASMEB 16.5 Pipe flanges and flanged fittings

ASME B 16.34 Valves Flanged, threaded and welding end

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ASME B 16.47 Large diameter steel flanges

ISO 5752 Face-to-Face Dimension

API 598 Inspections &Testing.

API 607 Fire Safe

ASTMA 370 Standard test methods and definitions for mechanical

testing of steel products

BSEN 12266 Part-I Inspection and Test of steel valves

MSS-SP-6 Standard finishes for contact faces of pipe flanges

and connecting-end flanges of valves and fittings
MSS-SP-44 Steel pipeline flanges

SSPC-VIS-1 Steel structures painting council-visual standard

2.3 In case of conflict between the requirements of this specification, API 609 and
the Codes, Standards and Specifications referred in clause 2.2 above, the
requirements of this specification shall govern, Order of precedence shall be as
follows:

• MR
• Data Sheets
• This Specification

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 • API 609 Specification
• ISO 5752 Specification
• Other Referred Codes & Standards
• Manufacturer’s Standard

3.0 MATERIALS

3.1 Material for major components of the valves shall be as indicated in Valve Data
Sheet. Other components shall be as per Manufacturer’s standard, which will be
subject to approval by Purchaser.

3.2 All process-wetted parts, metallic and non-metallic, shall be suitable for the fluids
and service specified by the Purchaser.

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

4.1 Valve design shall meet the requirements of API 609 / ISO 5752 and other
referred codes and shall be suitable for the service conditions indicated in Valve
Data Sheet. Corrosion allowance indicated in Valve Data Sheet shall be
considered in valve design. However, the minimum wall thickness shall not be
less than the minimum requirement of ASME B 16.34.

4.2 The valve shall be torque seated, Metal seated, Zero leakage, Non -Rubbing

4.3 The metal-seated butterfly valves shall be supplied with antistatic devices.

4.4 Valves shall be of double-flanged end construction.

4.5 Valve ends shall be flanged as indicated in Valve Data Sheet, Flanges of the
flanged end cast/ forged body valves shall be integrally cast forged with the body
of valve, Face-to-face/ end-to-end dimensions shall conform to ISO 5752.
4.6 Flange face shall be raised face as indicated in Valve Data Sheet. Flange face
finish shall be serrated or smooth as indicated in Valve Data Sheet; Smooth
finish when specified shall be 125 to 200 AARH

4.6 The valve shall be designed to withstand a sustained internal one milli bar
vacuum in both open and closed position.

4.7 The valve shall be provided with position indicator and stops at fully open and
fully closed position.

4.8 Valves shall have locking devices to be locked either in full open or close
position. Locking devices shall be permanently attached to the valve operator
and shall not interfere with operation of the valve.

4.9 Valve shall be of fire safe design as per API 6FA / API 607 V Edition as
indicated in valves data sheet. Detailed fire safe test to be submitted showing
zero leakage performance before, during & after the fire test since valves
requested in the specification are metal to metal seated tight shut off.

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4.10 Valves shall be suitable for either buried or aboveground installation as
indicated in the datasheet.

4.11 Valves shall be bi-directional, tight shut off in either direction.

4.12 Operating Devices

Operating devices shall be designed for easy operation of the valve under
maximum differential pressure corresponding to the valve rating.

5.0 INSPECTION AND TESTS

5.1 The Manufacturer shall perform all inspection and tests as per the
requirements of this specification and the relevant codes, prior to shipment, at
his works. Such inspection and tests shall be, but not limited to, the following:

5.1.1 All valves shall be visually inspected.

5.1,2 Dimensional check on all valves shall be carried out as per the Purchaser
approved drawings.

5.1.3 Chemical composition and mechanical properties shall be checked relevant

material standards and this specification, for each heat of steel used

5.2 Purchaser reserves the right to perform stage-wise inspection and witness
tests as indicated in clause 5.1 above at Manufacturer’s works prior to
shipment. Manufacturer shall give reasonable access and facilities required for
inspection to the Purchaser’s Inspector.

Purchaser reserves the right to require additional testing at any time to confirm
or further investigate a suspected fault. The cost incurred shall be to
Manufacturer’s account.

In no case shall any action of Purchaser or his Inspector relieve the

Manufacturer of his responsibility for material, design, quality or operation of
valves.

Inspection and tests performed/ Witnessed by the Purchaser’s Inspector shall

in no way relieve the Manufacturer’s obligation to perform the required
inspection and tests.

6.0 EXTENT OF INSPECTION & TESTING

6.1 Purchaser’s Inspector shall perform inspection and witness tests on all valves
or as indicated in the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) attached with this
specification.

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7.0 TEST CERTIFICATES

7.1 Manufacturer shall submit the following certificates

a) Mill test certificates relevant to the chemical analysis and mechanical properties
of the materials used for valve construction as per the relevant standards.

b) Test reports on radiograph and ultrasonic inspection.

c) Fire safe test report to be submitted as per API 607 V Edition.

d) All other test reports and certificate as required by API 598 / API 609

The certificates shall be valid only when signed by Purchaser’s Inspector. Only
those valves which have been certified by Purchaser’s Inspector shall be
dispatched from Manufacturer’s works.

8.0 PAINTING, MARKING & SHIPMENT

8.1 Valve surface shall be thoroughly cleaned, freed from rust and grease and
applied with sufficient coats of corrosion resistant paint. Surface preparation shall
be carried out by shot blasting to SP-6 in accordance with ―Steel
Structures Painting Council - Visual Standard SSPC-VIS-1‖. For valves to be
installed underground, when indicated in Valve Data Sheet, the external surfaces
of the buried portion of valves shall be painted with three coats of suitable coal
tar epoxy resin with a minimum dry film thickness of 300 microns.

8.2 Manufacturer shall indicate the type of corrosion resistant paint used, in the
drawings submitted for approval.

8.3 All valves shall be marked as per API 609.

8.4 Valve ends shall be suitably protected to avoid any damage during transit. All
threaded and machined surfaces subject to corrosion shall be well protected by a
coat of grease or other suitable material. All valves shall be provided with
suitable protectors, for flange faces, securely attached to the valves.

8.5 All sealant lines and other cavities of the valve shall be filled with sealant
before shipment.

8.6 Packaging and shipping instructions shall be as per API 609.

8.7 On packages, following shall be marked legibly with suitable marking ink:

a) Order Number
b) Manufacturer’s Name
c) Valve Size and Rating

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 d) Tag Number
e) Serial Number

9.0 SPARES & ACCESSORIES

9.1 Manufacturer shall supply spares and accessories for valves required during
testing and commissioning at no extra cost.

9.2 Manufacturer shall recommend supply the accessories like wrench, sealant
injector, etc., sealant and special tools required for maintenance of valves at no
extra cost – 3 sets.

10.0 DOCUMENTATION

10.1 At the time of bidding, Manufacturer shall submit the following documents:

a) General arrangement/assembly drawings showing all features and relative

positions and sizes of vents, drains, painting, coating and other external parts
together with overall dimensions.

b) Sectional drawing showing major parts with reference numbers and material
specification.

c) Reference list of similar valves manufactured and supplied in last five years
indicating all relevant details including project, year, client, location, size, rating,
service etc.

d) Torque curves for the power actuated valves along with the break torque and
maximum allowable stem torque. In addition, sizing criteria and torque
calculations shall also be submitted for power actuated valves.

e) Descriptive technical catalogues of the Manufacturer.

f) Installation, Operational and Maintenance Manual.

g) Copy of valid API 609 certificate, wherever applicable.

h) Details of support foot, including dimensions and distance from valve center
line to bottom of support foot.

i) Quality Assurance Plan enclosed with this tender duly signed, stamped and
accepted.

IMPORTANT

The drawings to be submitted along with the bid shall be in total

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 compliance with the requirement of technical specification and data
sheets of the valves with no exception & deviation.

10.2 Within three weeks of placement of order, the Manufacturer shall submit six
copies of, but not limited to, the following drawings, documents and
specifications for Purchaser’s final approval:

a) Detailed sectional arrangement drawings showing all parts with reference

numbers and material specifications as referred to in clause 10.1 above.

b) Assembly drawings with overall dimensions, features and painting scheme.

Complete dimensional details of support foot (where applicable) shall be
indicated in these drawings as referred to in clause 10.1 above.

c) Welding, heat treatment and testing procedures.

d) Details of corrosion resistant paint to be applied on the valves.

Manufacture of valves shall commence only after approval of the above

documents. Once Purchaser has given the approval, any changes in design,
material and method of Manufacture shall be notified to Purchaser whose
approval in writing of all changes shall be obtained before the valve is
manufactured.

10.3 Within 30 days from the approval date, Manufacturer shall submit to Purchaser
one reproducible and six copies of the approved drawings, documents and
specifications as listed in clause 10.2 above.

10.4 Prior to shipment, Manufacturer shall submit one reproducible and six copies
of the following:

a) Test certificates as per clause 7.0 of this specification.

b) Manual for installation, erection, maintenance and operation instructions,
including a list of recommended spares for the valves.

10.5 All documents shall be in English language.

11.0 GUARANTEE

11.1 Manufacturer shall guarantee that the materials and machining of valves and
fittings comply with the requirements in this specification and in the Purchase
Order.

11.2 Manufacturer is bound to replace or repair all valve parts which should result
defective due to inadequate engineering or to the quality of materials and
machining.

11.3 If valve defect or malfunctioning cannot be eliminated, Manufacturer shall

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 replace the valve without delay.

11.4 Any defect occurring during the period of Guarantee shall be attended to by
making all necessary modifications and repair of defective parts free of charge
to the purchaser as per the relevant clause of the bid document.

11.6 All expenses shall be to manufacturer's account.

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