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Trim No. and Leakage Rate in Globe / Gate valves
2010-11-30
Is there any relationship between trim no. specified in API 600 and leakage rate specified by DIN 3230-3 or any other standards in a globe or gate valve?
here is a simple look at the most common leakage classes and how valves are tested to establish that leakage rate.
ANSI CLASS Class III
Maximum Seat Leakage 0.1% of rated valve capacity Test Conditions
Air or water @ 50 - 125 F. 45 - 60 psig or Maximum operating differential pressure whichever is less
ANSI Class IV Maximum Seat Leakage 0.01% of rated valve capacity Test Conditions
Air or water @ 50 - 125 F. 45 - 60 psig or Maximum operating differential pressure whichever is less
ANSI Class VI Maximum Seat Leakage 1" Port Diameter
0.15 ml per minute or 1 bubble per minute
Test Conditions
Air or Nitrogen @ 50 - 125 F 50 psig or Maximum operating differential pressure whichever is less
Simplified Chart for most popular leakage classes. For complete specifications refer to ANSI/FCI 70-2
This should at least give you a start on leakage classifications.
ANSI CLASS Class III
Maximum Seat Leakage 0.1% of rated valve capacity Test Conditions
Air or water @ 50 - 125 F. 45 - 60 psig or Maximum operating differential pressure whichever is less
ANSI Class IV Maximum Seat Leakage 0.01% of rated valve capacity Test Conditions
Air or water @ 50 - 125 F. 45 - 60 psig or Maximum operating differential pressure whichever is less
ANSI Class VI Maximum Seat Leakage 1" Port Diameter
0.15 ml per minute or 1 bubble per minute
Test Conditions
Air or Nitrogen @ 50 - 125 F 50 psig or Maximum operating differential pressure whichever is less
Simplified Chart for most popular leakage classes. For complete specifications refer to ANSI/FCI 70-2
This should at least give you a start on leakage classifications.
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