MSS SP-115

STD=MSS SP-115-ENGL 1997 H 5770b40 050129b 377 H

MSS SP-115-1999

Excess Flow Valves,

Fuel Gas Service 114 NPS and Smaller, for

Standard Practice Developed and Approved by the Manufacturers standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings, Industry, Inc. 127 Park Street, N.E. Vienna, Virginia 221 80 (703) 281 -661 3

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STD-MSS SP-335-ENGL 1999 5770bYO 0501297 203 = MSS STANDARD PRACTICE SP-115

An MSS Standard Practice is intended as a basis for common practice by the manufacturer, the user, and the general public. The existence of an MSS Standard Practice does not in itself preclude the manufacture, sale, or use of products not conforming to the Standard Practice. Mandatory conforniance is established oniy by reference in a code, specification, sales contract, or public law, as applicable.

i s document has been substantively revised from the previous 1995 edition. It is suggested that if the user is interested in knowing what changes have been made, that direct page by page comparison should be made of this document

other standards referred to herein are identined by the date of issue that was applicable to this standard at the date of issue of this standard. See Annex A. This standard shall remain silent on the applicability of those other standards of prior or subsequent dates of issue even though provisions of concern may not have changed. Refer- ences contained herein which are bibliographic in nature are noted as supplemental in the text.

Any part of this srandard may be quoted Credit lines should read Extractedfrom MSS SP-I IS, 1999, with permission of the publisherr the Manufacturers Standardization Society. Reproduction prohibited under copyright convention unless written permission is granted by the Manufacturers Standardization Socies, of the Valve and fittings Industry, Inc.

Originally Approved July 1995

Copyright, 1999 by Manufacturers Standardization Society

of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.

Printed in U.S.A.

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Section

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTENTS O . PURPOSE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1 1 . SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................................................... i 2 . DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 1 3 . vALvETypEsANDsIzEs ............................................................................................................................................. 1 4 . SERVICE PRESSURE - TEMPERATURE RATINGS ..................................................................................................... 1 5 . MATERIALS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 6 . DESIGN ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2 7 . MARKING ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 8 . DESIGN QUALIFICATION TESTING ............................................................................................................................ 2 9 . PRODUCTION TESTING BY MANUFACTURER ........................................................................................................ 5

FIGURE I . SNAP ACTING LOADS TEST SETUP ............................................................................................................. 6

ANNEX A . REFERENCED STANDARDS .......................................................................................................................... 7

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EXCESS FLOW VALVES, 1 1/4 INCH NPS AND SMALLER, FOR FUEL GAS SERVICE

O. PURPOSE

To provide a Standard Practice for Excess Flow Valves installed in fuel gas piping systems which are designed to reduce the flow of gas should the flow in the service line exceed some predetermined level.

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SCOPE 1.1 This Standard covers Excess Flow Valves used in Fuel Gas Distribution systems with operating pressures of 5 inches water column and above.

DEFINITIONS and AB BREVIATIONS

2.1 Requirements for Excess Fiow Valves covered by this Standard Practice are classified into two pressure ranges as follows:

a) Low Pressure -Valves for use on systems with pressures between 5 "W.C. and 5 psig.

b) High Pressure - Valves for use on systems with pressures of 5 psig and above.

2.2 Excess Flow Valve EFV) - A device installed in a fuel gas service line designed to automati- cally stop or limit the flow of gas in the event that the flow in the service line exceeds a predetermined level.

2.2.1 Excess Fiow Valve - BVDSS (EFVB) - An EFV designed to limit the flow of gas upon closure to a predetermined level. EFVBs reset auto- matically once the service line downstream is made gas tight and pressure is equalized across the valve.

2.2.2 Excess Flow Valve-Non BVDass (EFVNEI - An EFV designed to stop the flow of gas upon closure and prevent equalization of pressure across the valve. EFVNBs must be manually reset.

2.3 Closure How Rate - The pre-determined level of gas flow through an EFV at a given inlet pressure which causes closure.

2.4 Bleed-bv Flow Rate - The amount of gas flow at a given inlet pressure through a EFVB after closure.

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2.5 Leak Rate - The amount of gas flow at a given inlet pressure through a EFVNB after closure.

2.6 EFV Minimum Desim Inlet Pressure - The minimum pressure at which the EFV is designed to function as specified by the manufacturer.

2.7 EFV Maximum ODeratinp Pressure - The maximum pressure at which the EFV is designed to function as specified by the manufacturer.

2.8 Abbreviations - Abbreviations of t e m used in this standard are as follows:

a) EFV - Excess Fiow Valve b) EFVB - Excess Flow Valve - Bypass c) EFVNB - Excess Flow Valve - Non Bypass d) SCFH - Standard cubic feet per hour e) psig - pounds per square inch gage pressure f) psia - pounds per square inch absolute pressure g) "W.C. - inches water column pressure h) SG - Specific Gravity i) CTS - Copper Tube Size j) NPS - Nominal Pipe Size k) OF - degrees Fahrenheit

VALVE TYPES AND SIZES

3. i Valve TvDes.

3.1.1 Excess Flow Valve-Bypass (EFVB) - See 2.2.1

3.1.2 Excess Flow Valve- Non Bypass (EFVNB) -See 2.2.2

3.2 Nominal Pipe Sizes. The EFVs covered by this Standard Practice shall be constructed to fit piping systems no smaller than 1/2 inch CTS and no larger than 1 1/4 inch NPS, including both pipe and tubing sizes.

SERVICE PRESSURE -TEMPE RATURE RATINGS

4.1 EFVs covered by this Standard Practice will normally have the following characteristics, ex-


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cept when agreed otherwise by purchaser and manufacturer:

a) A minimum design inlet pressure of 5 "W.C. or greater

b) A maximum operating pressure of 125 psig or less

c) A minimum temperature rating of -20" F

d) A maximum temperature rating of 140' F

MATERIALS

5.1 General. Materials used in the manufacture of an EFW shall be those compatible with the applicable fuel gas and suitable for the intended purpose.

5.2 Reference Annex A for a partial listing of applicable pipe and tubing standards for use with the manufacture of EFVs.

6.1 General. All data reported from tests performed with this Standard Practice shall be based on standard conditions of 60" F and 14.7 psia. All flow rates (closure, bleed-by, leak rate, etc.) referred to in this Standard Practice are stated in SCFH 0.6 SG Gas unless stated otherwise. Corrections shall be made to data measured at conditions other than those stated above.

6.2 E- All EFVs shall have a closure flow rate no less than the EFV manufacturers rated published closure flow rate and no greater than 50% above the rated published closure flow rate at any given operating pressure.

6.3 EFV Bleed-bv Flow / Leak Rate.

6.3.1 Excess Flow Valve - BvDass (EFVB).

6.3.1.1 Low -The bleed- by flow rate after valve closure shall not exceed the following:

a) 5 SCFH at an inlet pressure of 5 "W.C. b) 18 SCFH at an inlet pressure of 5 psig.

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6.3.1.2 Hieh Pressure ( 5 pig: and abovek The bleed-by flow rate after valve closure shall not exceed 20 SCFH at an inlet pressure of 10 psig.

6.3.2 Excess Flow Vaive - Non Bvpass (EFVNB). The maximum permissible Ieak rate after valve closure shall not exceed 0.40 SCFH, per inch of diameter of nomina1 valve size, for all rated operating inlet pressures.

7.1 General. Each EFV shall be marked on their outermost surface for installation in accordance with MSS SP-25 with at least the following:

a) Manufacturer's identification b) Type of EFV: Bypass (EEVB) or Non-bypass

c) Flow direction arrow d) Nominal Pipe Size e) Pressure rating designation f, Lot identification

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7.2 Additional markings.

7.2.1 Low Pressure (5 "W.C. to 5 psig): Additional markings may be applied in accordance with MSS SP-25 and AGA Requirements for Excess Flow Valves No. 3-92 - January 30,1996. 7.2.2 Hieh Pressure (5 Dsip and above): Additional markings may be applied in accordance with MSS SP-25.

7.3 Meter Location. It is recommended that the manufacturer supply an EFV tag or label which can be afxed at the meter location to identify that an EFV is installed.

8.1 GeneraI. This section is intended to provide technical information to the user of EFVs on the performance characteristics of a manufacturer's valve. The technical information produced from this testing will assist the user in determining the proper application of an EFV.

This section is not intended solely to provide specific EFV performance requirements but rather to

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outline the testing that may be performed by user, manufacturer, or other party to evaluate EFV's.

The test apparatus, equipment, and procedure used in performing the outlined tests shall be such that data obtained from the tests can be confirmed. The following standards shall be referenced and used when testing to this Standard Practice:

a) Low Pressure (5 "W.C. to 5 psig): AGA Reauire-

3, 1996. b) High Pressure (5 psig and above): ASTM F1802-97. Standard Test Method for Performance Testing of Excess Flo w Valves.

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Note: rientation of valve for testing is in the horizontal position unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. Test apparatus and procedures referenced in the above mentioned standards may need to be modified to accommodate manufacturers required valve orientation in positions other than horizontal.

The following tests shali be made by the manufacturer on a sample of EFVs. The sample size shall be no less than 25 valves unless agreed otherwise by purchaser and manufacturer. Each rated minimum closure flow rate mode 1 must be desip aualified under this sec tion.

Testing shall be performed at 67+/-10 degrees Fahrenheit. Alternate optional test temperatures are -2O+/-10 degrees Fahrenheit, and 140 +/-lo degrees Fahrenheit.

8.2 Closure Flow Test.

8.2.1 Low Pressure ( 5 "W.C. to 5 Dsig): EFVs shall be tested at the following inlet pressures: minimum and maximum design inlet pressure. Addi- tional tests at other inlet pressures may be performed. The closure flow rate of the valve shall be within manufacturer's specification and the limits specified in 6.2.

8.2.2 Hieh Pressure ( 5 Ds io and above): EFV's shall be tested at the following inlet pressures: minimum design inlet pressure, 10 psig, and 60 psig. Additional tests at other inlet pressures may be performed. The closure flow rate of the valve

shall be within manufacturer's specification and the limits specified in 6.2.

8.3 Bleed-bv Flow Rate /Leak Rate after Closure Test.

8.3.1 Excess Flow Valve - Bypass EFVB).

8.3.1.1 Low Pressure (5 "W.C. to 5 ps d E F V B S shall be tested at the following inlet pressures: minimum and maximum design inlet pressure. Ad- ditional tests at other inlet pressures may be performed. The bleed-by flow rate of the valve shall be within the limits specified in 6.3.1.1. The bleed- by flow rate of the valve at inlet pressures other than 5 "W.C. shall be within manufacturer's specifications.

8.3.1.2 Hich Pressure (5 Dsig and above): EFVBs shall be tested at the following inlet pressures: minimum design inlet pressure, 10 psig, and 60 psig. Additional tests at other inlet pressures may be performed. The bleed-by flow rate of the valve shall be within the limits specified in 6.3.1.2. The bleed-by flow rate of the valve at inlet pressures other than 10 psig shall be within manufacturer's specifications.

8.3.2 Excess Flow Valve-Non Bvp ass EFVNB).

8.3.2.1 Low Pressure (5 "W.C. to 5 psi): EFVNBs shall be tested at the following inlet pressures: minimum and maximum design inlet pressure. Additional tests at other inlet pressures may be performed. The leak rate of the valve shall be within the limits specified in 6.3.2.

8.3.2.2 Hieh Pressure ( 5 Dsi and above): EFVNBs shall be tested at the following inlet pressures: minimum design inlet pressure, 10 psig, and 60 psig. Additional tests at other inlet pressures may be Performed. The leak rate of the valve shall be within the limits specified in 6.3.2.

8.4 Pressure Drou Across EFV Tests

8.4.1 Pressure DroD at Flow Rates less than Clo- sure. Pressure drop measurements shall be taken at the following flow rates which are less than the valve's minimum closure flow rate at the given inlet test pressure: 100, 200, 300, 400, 500,


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750,1000,1250, and 1500 SCFH. Additional tests at inlet pressures and flow rates other than those listed here maybe performed. The pressure drop values shall be within manufacturer's specifications.

8.4.1.1 Low Pressure (5 "W.C. to 5 mie): EFVs shall be tested per Section 8.4.1 at the following inlet pressures: minimum and maximum design inlet pressure.

8.4.1.2 B u h Pressure (5 mie and above): EFVs shall be tested per Section 8.4.1 at the following inlet pressures: minimum design inlet pressure, 10 psig and 60 psig.

Examples:

a) If a valve's minimum design inlet pressure is 10 psig and it's minimum closure flow rate at 10 psig is 400 SCFH, then pressure drop measurements at 10 psig inlet pressure shall be taken at 100,200, and 300 SCFH.

b) If a valve's minimum design inlet pressure is 5 psig and it's minimum closure flow rate at 5 psig is 1800 SCFH, then pressure drop measurements at 5 psig inlet pressure shall be taken at 100, ZOO, 300,400, 500, 600,750, 1o00, 1250, and 1500 SCFH.

c) If a valve's minimum design inlet pressure is 5 "W.C. and it's minimum closure flow rate at 5 "W.C. is 290 SCFH, then pressure drop measurements at 5 "W.C. inlet pressure shall be taken at 100 and 200 scm.

8.4.2 1 losure. The maximum obtainable pressure drop across the valve prior to closure shall be measured. This read- ing may be taken at a flow rate equal to a minimum of 99% of the closure flow rate. The pressure drop values shall be within manufacturer's specifications.

8.4.2.1 Low Pressure (5 ''W.C. to 5 psie): EFVs shall be tested per Section 8.4.2 at the following inlet pressures: minimum and maximum design inlet pressure. Additional tests at other inlet pressures may be performed.

8.4.2.2 High Pressure (5 psig and above): EFVs shall be tested per Section 8.4.2 at the following inlet pressures: minimum design inlet pressure, 10 psig and 60 psig. Additional tests at other inlet pressures may be performed.

8.5 Valve Resetability Tests

8.5.1 Low Pressure (5 "W.C. to 5 Dsig): EWs shall be capable of resetting after closure per manufacturers procedure. Ems shall be tested at the following inlet pressures: minimum and maximum design inlet pressure. Additional tests at other inlet pressures may be performed.

8.5.2 High Pressure (5 Dsig. and above): EFVs shall be capable of resetting after closure per manufacturers procedure. EFVs shall be tested at the following inlet pressures: minimum design inlet pressure, 10 psig and 60 psig. Additional tests at other inlet pressures may be performed.

8.6 Snap-Acting Loads Test. Procedure: See Fig- ure 1 for test setup. The required flow rate is to be set downstream of the EFV by use of a flow control valve. A 1 " gate valve or equivalent may be used as the flow control valve. Once set, this flow rate is to be initiated instantaneously (less than 1/ 2 second) from a no-load condition by opening a valve (1 'I quarter-turn full port ball valve or equivalent) located just upstream of the flow control valve. 1" NPS pipe size shall be used. The EFV shall remain in the open position.

8.6.1 Low Pressure ( 5 " W.C. to 5 psi): E W s shall be tested at minimum design inlet pressure at a flow rate equal to 75% of the manufacturer's minimum published closure flow rate at the minimum design inlet pressure.

8.6.2 Hieh Pressure (5 psi and above): EFVs shall be tested at 10 psig inlet pressure at a flow rate equal to 75% of the manufacturer's minimum published closure flow rate at 10 psig inlet pressure.

8.7 Cycle Testing

8.7.1 Procedure. EFVs shall be subjected to a minimum of loo0 opedclose cycles at a constant inlet pressure of 5 psig +I- 1 psig for Low Pressure EFVs and 90 +/- 10 psig for High Pressure Ems. A cycle


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is defined as starting with the valve in the open position, increasing flow to close the valve, and resetting the valve as specified in 8.5. 6 samples previously tested in sections 8.1 through 8.6 shall be used for the test.

8.7.2 Data Cornpuis on. After cycle testing, repeat sections 8.2 and 8.3 for the 6 samples. The CIO- sure flow rate and bleed-by flow rate / leak rate values before and after the cycle tests shall be within manufacturer's specifications.

9. PROD UCTION TESTING BY 3MA"FACTTJER

9.1 Gene& The following tests shall be made on all EFVs prior to shipment by the manufacturer. Testing shall be performed at an ambient temperature such that the manufacturer's specification can be verified.

9.2 Closure Flow Test.

9.2.1 Low Pressure (5 "W.C. to 5 - u si& Each EFV shall be tested by the manufacturer at the minimum design inlet pressure of the EFV. The closure flow rate of the valve shall be within manufacturer's specification and the limits specified in paragraph 6.2

9.2.2 High Pressure (5 usig and above): Each EFV shall be tested by the manufacturer at an inlet pressure of 10 psig. The closure flow rate of the valve shall be within manufacturer's specification and the limits specified in paragraph 6.2

9.3 Bleed-bv Flow Rate /Leak R ate after Closure.

9.3.1 Excess Flow Valve - Bvpass (EFVB).

9.3.1.1 Low Pressure ( 5 "W.C. to 5 D si): Each EFVB shall betested bythe manufacturer at the minimum design inlet pressure of the E m . The bleed-by flow rate of the valve shall be within manufacturer's specification and the limits specified in paragraph 6.3.1.1.

9.3.1.2 High Pressure ( 5 Ds ip and above): Each EFVB shall be tested by the manufacturer at an inlet pressure of 10 psig. The bleed-by flowrate of the valve shall be within manufacturer's specification and the limits specified in paragraph 6.3.1.2

9.3.2 Excess Flow Valve - Non BVD ass EFVNB).

9.3.2.1 Low Pressure (5 ''W.C. to 5 DS id: Each E F " B shall be tested by the manufacturer atthe minimum design inlet pressure ofthe EFVNB. The leak rate of the valve shall be within manufacturer's specification and the limits specified in paragraph 6.3.2.

9.3.2.2 m h Pressure ( 5 DS ig and above): Each EFVNB shall be tested by the manufacturer at an inlet pressure of 10 psig. The leak rate ofthe valve shall be within manufacturer's specification and the limits specified in paragraph 6.3.2.

9.4 Valve Reset.

9.4.1 Low Pressure (5 "W.C. to 5 psi& Each EFV shall be tested by the manufacturer at the minimum design inlet pressure of the EFV. The valve shall reset per the manufacturer's procedure.

9.4.2 High Pressure 5 Dsip and above): Each EFV shall be tested by the manufacturer at an inlet pressure of 10 psig. The valve shall reset per the manufacturer's procedure.

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ANNEX A REFERENCED STANDARDS

This Annex is an integra1 part of this Standard Practice which is placed after the main text for convenience.

List of standards and specifications referenced in this Standard Practice show the year of approval.

DOT 192.381,Title 49 CFR valve performance standards

Federai Register, Department of Transportation. Service Lines: Excess flow

AGA 3-92 American Gas Association Requirements for Excess Flow Valves No. 3-92,

January 30,1996

ASTM A 53-97

A 106-95 A 333iA 333M-94

A 513-96

D 25 13-97 F 1802-97

Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe for Low-Temperature Service Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings Standard Test Method for Performance Testing of Excess Flow Valves

Mss SP-25- 1998 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions

SP-82-1992 Valve Pressure Testing Methods

Publications of the following organizations appear on the above list:

AGA American Gas Association (International Approval Services) 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland, OH 441 3 1

ASTM

DOT

MSS

Amencan Society for Testing and Materials 100 Barr Harbour Drive West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

Department of Transportation Research and Special Programs Administration 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590

Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Vaiv 127 Park Street, N.E. Vienna, VA 22 1804602

nd Fitting Indi stry, Inc.


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List of MSS Standard Practices (Price List Available Upon Request)

Number SP-6-1996 SP-9-1997 SP-25-1998 SP-42-1999 SP-43-1991 s P 9 e l m sp45.1998 SP-51-1991 SP.53-1995 SP-54-1995 SP-551996 SP- 58-1993 SP.60.1964 SPbl.1992 SP-65-1999 SP67-1995 SP-661997 SP-69-1986 SP-70.1998 SP-71-1997 SP-72-1992 SP-73-1991 SP-751998 SP-77-1995 SP-781998 SP-79-1992 Sp80.1997 SP-81-1995 SP-82-1992 SP-83-1995 SP-85-1991 SP-86-1997 SP-87-1991 CP-8-1993 SP-89-1998 SP-90-1988 SP-91-1 992 SP-92-1987 SP-93-1987 SP-94-1992 SP-95-1986 SP-96-1996 SP-97-1995 SP-98-1996 SP-991994

Standard Finishes for Contacl Faces of Plpe Flanges and Connecting-End flanges olValvcw and Fittings Spot Facing for Bronze, Iron and Steel Flanges Stmdard Marking System For Valves, Flttlngs, Flanges and Unions (R 95) Class 150 Corrosion Resiatant Gate, Glove, Angle and Check Valves with flanged and Butt Weld Ends ( R 96) Wrought Stainless Steel Butt-welding Fittlngs SIsrl Plpeline Flanges by pa^ and Drain Connections ( R 95) Class 150LW Corrosion Resistant Cast Flangas and Flanged Fittlngs Quality Standard for S t r l Castings and Forgings lor Valves, Flanges and Fittlngs and Other Piping Components - Magnetic Particle Examination Method Quality Standard for Stad Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Flttlngr and Other Plping Components - Radlographic Examination Method Quality Standard for Stad Castlngs for Valves, Flangea and Flttlngs and Other Piping Components - Vlsual Method for Ewl. of Surface Irregularitles Plpe Hangen and Supports - Materials, k i g n and Manufacture Connecting Fisngr Joint Beiwoan Tapping Sleeves and Tapping Valves Preasure Trsting o1 Stad Valvos High Pressure Chemical Industry Flanges andThnaded Stubs for Use with Lens Gasketa Butterfly Valves High Proasure Butterfiy Valves with Offset I h i g n Plpo Hangen and Supports - Selection and Applicatlon Cast Iron Gate Valwr. Flanged and Threaded Ends Gray Iron Swing Check Valvos, Fianged and Threaded Ends Ball V a l m with Flanged or Butt-Welding Ends for General Service (R 96) Brazing Jointa for Wrought and Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Flttings Specification for High Test Wrought Butt Weldlng Fittings Guidelines for Pipe Support Contractual Relationships (R 92) Cast Iron Plug Valves, flanged and Threaded Ends Socket-Welding Reducer Inserta Bronze Gato, Globe. Angle and Check Valves Stainieu S W , BOnnetkM, Flanged, Knife Gate Valves Valve PressureTesthg Methods C lau 3000 Steel P l p Unions, Socket-Weldlng and Threaded Cast Iron Glob. b AI@ Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends Guidelines for Metric Data in Standards for Valves, Flangea, Fittings and Actuators (R 96) Factory-Made Suit-Welding Fittings for Class 1 Nuclear Piping Applications Diaphngm Typ Valves Plpo Hangen and Supports - Fabrication and Inatallation Practices (R 91) Guidelinrr on Terminology for Pipe Hangen and Supports (R 96) Guidellnes for Manual Operatlon of Valves (R 92) MSS Vaive User Guido (R 92) Quality Standard for Steal W n g s and Forgings for Valvas, flangea, and F i and Other Plping Componens - Liquid Panotrant Utaminaiion Method Quality Std for Ferritlc and Martensitic Steel Castings for Valvea, Flanges, and Fifflngs and Other Piping Components - Ultrasonic Examination Method (R 91) Swage (d) Nipples and Bull Plugs Guidelines on Terminology for Valves and Fittings Integrally ReinfoEd Forged Branch Outlet Fittlngs - Socket Welding,Threaded and Buttwelding Ends Protective Coatings lor the Interior of Valves. Hydrants, and Fittings Instrument Valves

SP-100.1997 Qualification Raquiremants for Elastomer Diaphragms for Nuclear Service Diaphragm Type Valves SP-101-1989 Part-Turn Valve Actuator Attachment - Flange and Driving Component Dimensions and Partormance Characteristlcs SP-102-1989 Multi-Turn Valve Actuator Attachment - Flange and Driving Component Dimensions and Performance Characteristics SP-103-1995 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Insert Fittings for Polybutylene Systems SP-104-1995 Wrought Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings SP-105-1995 Instrument Valves for Code Applications SP-106-1990 (R 96) Cast Copper Alloy Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Class 125,150 and 300 SP-107.1991 Transition Union Flttings for Joining Metal and Plastic Products SP-108-1996 Resilient-Seated Cast Iron-Eccentric Plug Valves SP-109-1998 Welded Fabricated Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings SP-110-1996 Ball Valves Thraaded, Socket-Welding. Solder Joint, Gmoved and Flared Ends SP-111-1996 Gray-Iron and Ductile-iron tapping Sleeves SP-112.1993 Quality Standard for Evaluation of Cast Surface Finishes - Visual andlactile Method. This SP must be sold with a lO-suIface.

three-dimensional Cast Surface Comparator, which is a necessary past oi the Stanafd. Additional Comparators may be sold separately at t19.00 each. Same quantity discounts appiy on total order.

SP-113-1994 Connecting Joint between Tapping Machines and Tapping Valves SP-114-1995 Corrosion Resistant Pipe Filngslhreaded and Socket Welding, Class 150 and 1000 CP-115-1499 Excess Flow Valves for Natural Gas Service SP-116-1996 Service Line Valves and fittings for Drinking Water Systems SP-117.1996 Bellows Seals for Globe and Gate Valves SP-118-1998 Compact Steel Globe & Check Valves - Flanged, Flangeless,Threaded &Welding Ends (Chemical & Petroleum Refinery Service) SP-119-1996 elled End Socket Welding Fittings, Stainless Steel and Copper Nickel SP-120-1997 Flexible Graphite Packing System for Rising Stem Steel Valves (esign Rquiremmts) SP-121.1997 Qualification Testing Methods for Stem Packing for Rising Stem Steel Valves SP-122-1997 Plastic Industrial Bail Valves SP-123-1998 Non-FerrousThreaded and Colder-Joint Unions for Use With Copper Water Tube (R-YEAR) Indicates year standard reafflrmed without substantive changes

A large number of former MSS Practices h m bwn appmved'by the ANSI or ANSI Standards, publbhed by others. In order to maintain a single OouIcB of au thO~iV0 information. the MSS withdraws its Standard Pncticea in such cases.

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