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ANSI/UL 125-2007
UL 125

Standard for Valves for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP-Gas (Other Than

Safety Relief)

First Edition – October, 1956

Second Edition – July, 1973
Third Edition – February, 1974
Fourth Edition – February, 1980
Fifth Edition – March, 1993
Sixth Edition – February, 1997

Seventh Edition

April 18, 2007

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Standard (ANS) occurred on April 18, 2007.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2 Service Pressure Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3.1 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3.2 Undated references . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3.3 Units of measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

CONSTRUCTION

4 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
5 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
6 Bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
7 Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
8 Shut-off Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
9 Excess Flow Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
10 Back Pressure Check Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
11 Filler Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
12 Vapor Return Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
13 Actuated Liquid Withdrawal Excess-Flow Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

PERFORMANCE

14 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
15 Deformation Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
16 External Leakage Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
17 Positive Seal Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
18 Seat Leakage Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
19 Endurance Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
20 Hydrostatic Strength Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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21 Operation Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
22 Weak Section Strength Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 E
23 Volume Change Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 ISH
24 Weight Loss Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 IM
25 Low Temperature Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S. H . .21
26 10-Day Moist Ammonia Air Stress Cracking Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .h . .i. . . . .21
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1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover the following types of anhydrous ammonia and liquefied petroleum gas
(LP-Gas) valves for use at temperatures within the range of minus 40°F (minus 40°C) to 130°F (55°C):

a) Shut-off Valves,

b) Excess Flow Valves,

c) Back Pressure Check Valves,

d) Filler Valves,

e) Vapor Return Valves, and

f) Actuated Liquid Withdrawal Excess-Flow Valves.

1.2 Valves covered by these requirements are for use in systems and facilities covered in the following
Standards:

a) Safety Requirements for the Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia, ANSI/CGA
G-2.1 (ANSI K61.1);

b) Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code , NFPA 58; and

c) Utility LP-Gas Plant Code, NFPA 59.

1.3 These requirements do not cover shut-off valves of the type commonly referred to as ″cylinder valves″
used on containers constructed under Department of Transportation (DOT) Specifications.

1.4 These requirements do not apply to LP-Gas valves for use on containers or in systems for the
following:

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1.6 Except for such observations as are required to ascertain performance characteristics, the assigning
of pressure and/or flow capacity ratings is not within the scope of these requirements.

1.7 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different
from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock
or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product
requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A
product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific
requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements
shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and
implementation of this standard.

2 Service Pressure Rating

2.1 The service pressure rating of a valve intended for use in anhydrous ammonia and/or LP-Gas service
shall not be less than 250 pounds per square inch (psi) (1.7 MPa) and shall not exceed 1/5 of its rupture
pressure.

3 General

3.1 Components

3.1.1 Except as indicated in 3.1.2, a component of a product covered by this standard shall comply with
the requirements for that component.

3.1.2 A component is not required to comply with a specific requirement that:

a) Involves a feature or characteristic not required in the application of the component in the
product covered by this standard, or

b) Is superseded by a requirement in this standard.

3.1.3 A component shall be used in accordance with its rating established for the intended conditions of
use.
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temperatures not exceeding specified limits, and shall be used only under those specific conditions. IM
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3.2 Undated references

3.2.1 Any undated reference to a code or standard appearing in the requirements of this standard shall
be interpreted as referring to the latest edition of that code or standard.

3.3 Units of measurement

3.3.1 Values stated without parentheses are the requirement. Values in parentheses are explanatory or
approximate information.

CONSTRUCTION

4 General

4.1 A valve shall include all of the components required for its normal function and installation, and shall
be furnished as a single unit or assembly.

4.2 When a valve is of a design which requires the use of special pipe flanges, gaskets, bolts, or other
special fittings or parts for making a proper installation, such parts shall be furnished by the manufacturer
with each valve.

4.3 An internal type valve, for which the mating flange is provided as part of the container in which the
valve is to be installed is not required to comply with 4.2.

4.4 A seat disc shall be attached to its poppet or holder, or otherwise assembled so as to prevent it from
becoming dislocated under service conditions. The means to secure the disc shall not rely on cement or
adhesive.

4.5 A brazing material used for joining liquid-confining parts of a valve for LP-Gas shall have a melting
point (solidus temperature) of no less than 1,000°F (538°C). Brazing shall not be used on valves for
anhydrous ammonia. See 5.4.

4.6 A valve with socket or butt weld ends shall be constructed so that it is capable of being installed
without damaging nonmetallic seats or seals. Instructions for accomplishing this shall accompany each
valve.
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5 Materials

5.1 Liquid-confining parts of a valve or operating parts shall have the strength and durability to provide
reliable service of the parts and of the assembly, when failure of the part allows leakage or hazardous
operation.

5.2 To determine compliance with 5.1, a material (except a valve disc or soft seat, a seal ring, a
diaphragm, or a gasket) is to have a melting point (solidus temperature) of no less than 950°F (510°C)
and a tensile strength of no less than 10,000 psi (68.9 MPa) at 400°F (204°C).

5.3 A part in contact with the liquid to be handled shall be resistant to the action of such liquid.

5.4 Ammonia containing minute quantities of water reacts rapidly with cadmium, copper, zinc, and many
alloys, especially those of copper base. Only iron, steel, and certain nonferrous alloys, determined to be
satisfactory for ammonia service, are to be used in contact with anhydrous ammonia.

5.5 Nonductile cast iron (regular gray iron) shall not be used for bodies or closures for anhydrous
ammonia or LP-Gas valves. This does not prohibit the use of nodular iron.

5.6 A synthetic rubber part intended to be in contact with the liquids indicated in Table 5.1 shall not show
excessive volume change or loss of weight, when evaluated on the basis of its intended function, following
immersion for 70 hours in the specified test liquid. See the Volume Change Test, Section 23, and the
Weight Loss Test, Section 24.

Table 5.1
Test liquids for synthetic rubber materials

Liquid in contact with part Test liquid

LP-Gas n-Hexane
Anhydrous ammonia Liquid anhydrous ammonia

5.7 Compliance with the requirements of 5.6 is demonstrated by a change in volume of no more than 25
percent swelling or 1 percent shrinkage, and a weight-loss (extraction) of no more than 10 percent. When
the limits for volume change or weight-loss are exceeded, a complete valve assembly shall be filled with
the appropriate test liquid for 70 hours, following which, compliance with the requirements for the External
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5.11 Cadmium plating shall have a thickness of no less than 0.0003 inch (0.008 mm), and zinc plating
shall have a thickness of no less than 0.0005 inch (0.013 mm).

Exception: On parts where threads constitute the major portion of the area, the thickness of the cadmium
or zinc plating shall be no less than 0.00015 inch (0.0038 mm).

5.12 When warping of a casting affects the tightness of liquid-confining joints or the proper fit of parts, the
casting shall be stress-relieved to reduce the risk of warping.

5.13 A part made of drawn brass or machined from brass rod shall be capable of withstanding, without
cracking, the 10-Day Moist Ammonia Air Stress Cracking Test, Section 26, for copper and copper alloys.

6 Bodies

6.1 A threaded section of a body designed for connection of pipe shall be constructed with a section to
serve as a wrench grip.

6.2 Pipe threads shall be in accordance with the Standard for Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch),
ANSI/ASME B1.20.1.

Exception: Valves intended for use in installations where pipe fittings incorporate other than NPT type
threads shall be permitted to be provided with pipe threads complying with a national pipe thread standard
compatible with those fittings. The pipe thread type shall be identified in accordance with 28.5.

6.3 Joints in a body constructed of two or more parts shall be prevented from loosening as the result of
the turning effort exerted by connecting or disconnecting piping. See the Deformation Test, Section 15.

6.4 A flange of a flange-type valve shall comply with the appropriate American National Standard for Pipe
Flanges and Flanged Fittings covering the material from which the flange is made, or it shall be of a
design determined by investigation to be appropriate for the application. See 4.2.

6.5 Openings for bolts or screws used for assembly shall not extend through the outer walls of a body
into a liquid-handling section.

7 Springs
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8 Shut-off Valves

8.1 A shut-off valve may be of the globe, gate, diaphragm, sliding disc, ball, or lubricated plug type, and
may have a resilient or metal-to-metal seat.

8.2 Two types of shut-off valve service are contemplated by these requirements:

a) Primary Service and

b) Secondary Service.

Primary service valves are those suitable for installation where a positive shut-off is required. Secondary
service valves are those suitable for installation only in branch or bypass piping where a positive shut-off
is not essential.

8.3 A valve shall include a stuffing box, or other means for sealing, to prevent leakage at the valve stem.

8.4 When packing is used to prevent leakage around a valve stem, and the design is such that it requires
the user to adjust or renew the packing during normal usage or as wear occurs, a stuffing box conforming
to all of the following shall be used:

a) The stuffing box shall be located so that it is subjected to discharge side pressure,

b) The stuffing box shall be provided with a removable, shouldered, unthreaded follower gland,
and shall be provided with a nut or other means for adjusting the gland to maintain pressure on
the packing,

c) The stuffing box gland shall be made of corrosion-resistant material, and

d) The stuffing box shall be fully packed prior to shipment of the valve.

8.5 A spring-loaded follower gland shall use a spring made of corrosion-resistant material, or be of
material provided with a corrosion-resistant protective coating.

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9 Excess Flow Valves

9.1 An excess flow valve shall be designed with a bypass to allow for equalization of pressures. The area
of the bypass hole shall not exceed that of a No. 60 size drill [0.040 inch (1.02 mm) diameter].

10 Back Pressure Check Valves

10.1 Back pressure check valves include types which may be referred to as back pressure check or line
check valves. They may be provided with a resilient or metal-to-metal seat.

11 Filler Valves

11.1 A filler valve shall incorporate one of the following:

a) Two back pressure check valves, or

b) A single back pressure check valve, or

c) A positive shut-off valve with an internal back pressure check valve.

11.2 The upper back pressure check valve of a filler valve shall be of the spring-loaded resilient-seat type.

11.3 A filler valve of the type specified by 11.1(a) shall be designed to permit replacement of the resilient
seat used in the upper back pressure check valve.

11.4 A filler valve shall be threaded for connection of a hose coupling and shall be provided with a
threaded closure cap. A resilient gasket shall be incorporated in the valve to permit the making of a
gas-tight joint when the hose coupling or closure cap is tightened in place. Closure cap gaskets shall be
retained in the valve body.

11.5 A filler valve shall incorporate a weak section that breaks off in case of excessive stress and leaves
the internal mechanism intact and operative. See the Weak Section Strength Test, Section 22.

12 Vapor Return Valves

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12.5 A vapor return valve shall be threaded for connection of a hose coupling and shall be provided with
a threaded closure cap. A resilient gasket shall be incorporated in the valve to permit the making of a
gas-tight joint when the hose coupling or closure cap is tightened in place. Closure cap gaskets shall be
retained in the valve body.

12.6 A vapor return valve shall incorporate a weak section that breaks off when subjected to excessive
stress and leaves the internal mechanism intact and operative. See the Weak Section Strength Test,
Section 22.

13 Actuated Liquid Withdrawal Excess-Flow Valves

13.1 An actuated liquid withdrawal excess-flow valve shall be provided with the following:

a) An inlet connection of 3/4 inch NPT or greater;

b) An excess flow valve on the container half of the valve;

c) A weak section on the container half of the valve that breaks off in case of excessive stress
and leaves the internal mechanism and excess flow valve intact and operative. See Weak
Section Strength Test, Section 22; and

d) An outlet connection compatible with Figure 13.1 that shall not allow the valve to be opened
with a pipe nipple. (Dimensions noted are composite or envelope dimensions and are not
intended to be complete design dimensions.)

13.2 The excess flow valve shall be designed with a bypass to allow for equalization of pressures. The
area of the bypass hole shall not exceed that of a No. 60 size drill [0.040 inch (1.02 mm) diameter].

13.3 An actuated liquid withdrawal excess-flow valve shall incorporate means for obtaining a leak-tight
connection before fluid is capable of flowing. See Positive Seal Test, Section 17.

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PERFORMANCE

14 General

14.1 Representative samples of each size and type of valve are to be subjected to the tests described in
these requirements. Additional samples of parts constructed of nonmetallic materials, such as seal
materials and valve seat discs, are required for physical and chemical tests.

14.2 Leakage tests are to use a source of aerostatic pressure such as air or nitrogen.

14.3 Water or other liquid may be used for developing the required pressure in a hydrostatic pressure
strength test.

14.4 All leakage and hydrostatic pressure strength tests are to be maintained for at least 1 minute.

14.5 The investigation is to be limited to the service conditions for which the product is intended, such as
the fluid handled and the pressure of the fluid. In the case of lubricated plug type valves, this includes the
addition of sealant and periodic adjustment of the lubrication plug in accordance with instructions specified
by the manufacturer.

15 Deformation Test

15.1 Joints in a valve shall not leak, nor shall there be evidence of loosening of joints, distortion, or other
damage resulting from the stress imposed on pipe-threaded sections when tested in accordance with
these requirements.

15.2 The sample valve used in this test is to be rigidly anchored or otherwise supported. A length of
Schedule 80 pipe is to be connected to a female pipe threaded section of the body, the male threads
having first been lubricated with SAE No. 10 machine oil. Each pipe is then to be tightened to the torque
specified in Table 15.1.

15.3 After the torque force has been applied to each connected pipe, the test sample is to be subjected
to the External Leakage Test, Section 16. When leakage is noted at the threaded joint between the pipe
and the valve body, the joint is to be remade using a pipe joint sealing compound and the sample retested
for external leakage.
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Table 15.1
Torque requirements for pipe connections

Pipe size, Outside diameter, Torque,

nominal inchesa inches (mm) pound-inches (N·m)

1/8 0.4 10.3 150 17

1/4 0.5 13.7 250 28
3/8 0.7 17.2 450 51
1/2 0.8 21.3 800 90
3/4 1.1 26.7 1000 113
1 1.3 33.4 1200 136
1-1/4 1.7 42.2 1450 164
1-1/2 1.9 48.3 1550 175
2 2.4 60.3 1650 186
2-1/2 2.9 73.0 1750 198
3 3.5 88.9 1800 203
0.00 4.5 114.2 1900 214
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16 External Leakage Test

16.1 A valve in the ″as-received″ condition shall be free from leakage through stem or body seals or other
joints, and shall not show evidence of porosity in castings when tested as described in 16.2 at any
aerostatic pressure between:

a) 0 and 375 psi (0 and 2,588 kPa) or

b) 0 and 1-1/2 times the rated service pressure of the valve, whichever is greater.

16.2 During this test, the sample valve is to be connected to a source of aerostatic pressure. A positive
shut-off valve and a pressure gauge having a pressure range of no less than 1-1/2 times, nor more than
2 times, the test pressure are to be installed in the pressure supply piping. The pressure gauge is to be
installed between the shut-off valve and the sample under test. While under the applied test pressure, the
sample is to be submerged in water to detect leakage, or all joints and body casting surfaces are to be
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17 Positive Seal Test

17.1 An actuated liquid withdrawal excess-flow valve shall obtain a leak-tight seal and be free from
external leakage before fluid is capable of flowing when tested in accordance with 17.2.

17.2 The inlet of the valve is to be connected to an aerostatic pressure source maintained at 25 psig (173
kPa). The upper body assembly is to be capped. Both parts shall be submerged in a water bath and all
trapped air is to be expelled from the parts. The upper body assembly is then to be slowly connected to
the valve and observed for bubbles which indicates that a leak-tight seal was not achieved before fluid
was capable of flowing. The test shall than be repeated at 100 psig (690 kPa) and 250 psig (1725 kPa)
or rated service pressure, whichever is greater.

18 Seat Leakage Test

18.1 The following tests for seat leakage are to be conducted on samples which have previously been
subjected to the Deformation Test, Section 15, and the External Leakage Test, Section 16.

18.2 The seat of a shut-off valve intended for primary service, when in the closed position, shall be free
from leakage at any aerostatic pressure between:

a) 0 and 375 psi (0 and 2,588 kPa) or

b) 0 and 1-1/2 times the rated service pressure of the valve, whichever is greater.

18.3 The seat of a shut-off valve intended for secondary service, when in the closed position, shall not
show a rate of leakage of more than 2 cubic feet per hour (0.02 dm3/s) when subjected to any aerostatic
pressure between:

a) 0 and 375 psi (0 and 2,588 kPa) or

b) 0 and 1-1/2 times the rated service pressure of the valve, whichever is greater.

18.4 A back pressure check valve provided with a resilient seat, when in the closed position, shall not
leak when subjected to any aerostatic pressure between:

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18.7 The seat of the back pressure check valve used in the assembly of a vapor return valve, when in
the closed position, shall be free from leakage at any aerostatic pressure between:

a) 10 and 375 psi (69 and 2,588 kPa) or

b) 10 psi (69 kPa) and 1-1/2 times the rated service pressure of the valve, whichever is
greater.

18.8 Seat leakage tests are conducted with the inlet of the sample valve connected to a source of
aerostatic pressure, with the valve in the closed position, and with the outlet open. A positive shut-off valve
and a pressure gauge having a pressure range of no less than 1-1/2 times, nor more than 2 times, the
test pressure are to be installed in the pressure supply piping. The pressure gauge is to be installed
between the shut-off valve and the sample under test. While under the applied test pressure, observations
for leakage are to be made with the open outlet submerged in water unless otherwise indicated.

18.9 Compliance with 18.3 and 18.5 is to be determined by connecting a length of tubing to the valve
outlet. The open end of this outlet tube is to be located within an inverted graduated cylinder which is
calibrated in cubic centimeters. The inverted cylinder is to be closed by a water seal. The apparatus is to
be adjusted so that:

a) The end of the outlet tube is located 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) above the water level within the
inverted graduated cylinder and

b) The water within and exterior to the graduated cylinder is at the same level.

With these adjustments made, the water level within the graduated cylinder is to be recorded. With the
valve in the closed position assumed as the result of normal operation, air or nitrogen at the specified test
pressure is to be applied to the valve inlet for a test period of no less than 2 minutes. During this time, the
vertical position of the graduated cylinder is to be adjusted, when required, to maintain the same water
level within and exterior to it. At the end of the test period and with the water within and exterior to the
graduated cylinder at the same level, the level of water within the graduated cylinder is again recorded.
From the change of volume within the graduated cylinder, the leakage rate is to be calculated according
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P is the barometric pressure during test in inches of mercury (Pa × 1/3400).

18.10 Instead of the method described above, leakage may be measured by a flowmeter installed on the
inlet side of the valve under test. The flowmeter is to be capable of indicating accurately, for the test fluid
used, the maximum leakage flow rates permitted.

19 Endurance Test

19.1 A shut-off valve shall be capable of complying with the applicable leakage test requirements of 16.1
and 18.2, or 16.1 and 18.3, after being subjected to 6,000 cycles of opening and closing.

Exception: Rotating stem type valves employing the stuffing box design discussed under 8.4 are not
required to be subjected to this test.

19.2 The samples used for this test are to have previously been subjected to the Deformation Test,
Section 15, the External Leakage Test, Section 16, and the Seat Leakage Test, Section 18.

19.3 A shut-off valve for use only with LP-Gas, or one for use with either LP-Gas or anhydrous ammonia,
is to be tested with the valve outlet plugged, the valve body filled with n-hexane, and the valve inlet
subjected to a pressure of 250 psi (1.7 MPa).

19.4 A shut-off valve for use only with anhydrous ammonia is tested without a liquid.

19.5 An endurance test is to be conducted at a rate no faster than 10 times per minute. For a shut-off
valve, the closing torque is to be consistent with the size of the handwheel, wrench, or other means used
to operate the valve.

19.6 The appropriate tests for external and seat leakage, as described under the External Leakage Test,
Section 16, and the Seat Leakage Test, Section 18, are to be conducted immediately following the
Endurance Test, Section 19.

20 Hydrostatic Strength Test

20.1 A valve shall be capable of withstanding, without rupture or permanent distortion, a hydrostatic
pressure of 1250 psi (8.6 MPa) or 5 times the rated service pressure of the valve, whichever is greater.
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21 Operation Test

21.1 An excess flow valve shall operate at no more than 10 percent above, nor less than 20 percent
below the rated closing flow capacity specified by the manufacturer, and shall close automatically at a
pressure differential across the valve of no more than 15 psi (103 kPa) during the operation tests
described below.

21.2 Three samples of each size and style of valve are to be subjected to these tests. A valve intended
for use only with liquid is to be tested with water, otherwise the tests are to be made both with air and with
water. Except as indicated in 21.3, separate tests are to be run with each sample installed in vertical,
horizontal and inverted positions. The tests with air are to be made without piping or other restriction
connected to the outlet of the test sample.

21.3 A valve intended for installation in one position only may be tested only in that position.

21.4 The test with air is to be conducted by utilizing a properly designed and calibrated orifice flowmeter
of the flange type, connected to an air supply source of adequate capacity and pressure.

21.5 The test sample is to be connected to the outlet of the flowmeter. A manometer or calibrated
pressure-gauge reading in increments of no more than 1/2 psi (3 kPa) is to be installed on the upstream
side of the test sample to indicate the closing pressure.

21.6 The test is conducted by slowly increasing the flow of air through the flowmeter until the check valve
closes. At the instant of closing, the pressure differential across the flowmeter orifice and the closing
pressure indicated by the gauge are to be recorded. The rate of flow at closing is then to be calculated.

21.7 Other types of flowmeters and a gas, other than air, may be used.

21.8 The test with water is to be conducted using a liquid flowmeter (or equivalent) installed in a piping
system having the pressure to provide the required flow. The system is to include an inlet piezometer or
pipe at least one pipe size larger than the valve to be tested, with a flow control valve connected between
the flowmeter and piezometer. A hose or hydrostatic relief valve, or both, may be used to reduce the effect
of the pressure shock when the excess flow valve closes.

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pressure gauge of the retard type, which permits readings in the range of 0 to 60 psi (0 to 414 kPa), is E
to be connected to a pressure takeoff on the upstream side of the test sample to indicate the closing ISH
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21.11 An excess flow valve used in the assembly of a filler valve shall close automatically at a pressure
differential of no more than 20 psi (138 kPa) when tested as described in 21.12.

21.12 Three samples of each size of valve are to be subjected to these tests. The tests are to be
conducted with air, and separate tests are to be run with each sample mounted vertically and horizontally.
The tests are to be conducted as described in 21.4 – 21.7, with a filler valve hose coupling connected to
the test sample and with the upper back pressure check valve held in the open position.

21.13 An excess flow valve used in the assembly of a vapor return valve shall close automatically at a
pressure differential of no more than 20 psi (138 kPa) when tested as described in 21.14.

21.14 Three samples of each size of valve are to be subjected to these tests. The tests are to be
conducted with air, and separate tests are to be run with each sample mounted vertically and horizontally.
The tests are to be conducted as described in 21.4 – 21.7, with a vapor return valve hose coupling
connected to the test sample so as to hold the back pressure check valve in the open position.

22 Weak Section Strength Test

22.1 The internal mechanism of a filler valve, actuated liquid withdrawal excess-flow valve, and a vapor
return valve shall remain intact and operative after the valve has been subjected to a bending force of a
strength that breaks the valve at the weak section.

22.2 Three samples of each size valve are to be subjected to this test. The test is conducted with the
appropriate type hose coupling connected to the test sample, and with a length of pipe attached to the
hose coupling to provide a lever arm.

22.3 After breaking at the weak section, the sample is to be subjected to the appropriate seat leakage
test described under the Seat Leakage Test, Section 18.

23 Volume Change Test

23.1 This test is to be conducted in a manner similar to that described in the Standard Test for Rubber
Property – Effect of Liquids, ASTM D471, with variations as noted.

23.2 The test using n-hexane, is conducted at a temperature of 23 ±2°C. Three specimens are used in
each test. Each specimen is placed on a small diameter wire hook. Its volume is then determined by E NG
weighing first in air (M1) and then in water (M2). The specimens are then wiped dry and placed in the test ISH
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23.3 The test using liquid anhydrous ammonia is conducted at outside air temperature. The volume of
each of three specimens is determined by weighing as described in 23.2. After weighing, the specimens
are to be wiped dry and placed in a closed chamber (bomb) having its inlet connected to a cylinder of
anhydrous ammonia. With the discharge valve from the bomb open, liquid anhydrous ammonia is allowed
to flow through the bomb until the air is displaced. The discharge valve is then closed. With the inlet
connection to the cylinder open, exposure is continued for 70 hours. The specimens are then removed
from the bomb and immediately placed in a stoppered flask. The specimens are removed one at a time
and weighed in air (M3). The weight is to be obtained within 30 seconds after removal from the flask. The
final weight in water (M4) is to be determined immediately thereafter. The change in volume is calculated
as described in 23.2.

24 Weight Loss Test

24.1 The test is to be conducted in a manner similar to that described in the Standard Test Method for
Rubber Property – Effect of Liquids, ASTM D471, with variations as noted.

24.2 The test is conducted at the same time and using the same specimens as for the Volume Change
Test, Section 23. For this test, the specimens are each weighed on a balance pan, in air, to the nearest
milligram (M1) prior to immersion in the test liquid. After 70 hours immersion, and following the weight
determinations required for the volume change calculation described in the Volume Change Test, Section
23, the specimens are to be allowed to reach constant weight by conditioning in air at a temperature of
23 ±2°C for a period of at least 70 hours. The specimens are then weighed in air (M2). The loss in weight
is to be calculated as follows, and the results reported as the average of the three specimens tested:

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25 Low Temperature Test

25.1 An elastomeric part shall not show any cracking or other damage after being subjected for 24 hours
to air having a temperature of minus 40 ±2°F (minus 40 ±1°C) and then wrapped around a steel mandrel
having a diameter of 0.25 inch (6.4 mm). The steel mandrel is to also have been subjected for 24 hours
to air having a temperature of minus 40 ±2°F.

25.2 Three samples are to be subjected to this test. While still at the temperature of the cold chamber,
each sample is to be bent around the mandrel until the segments of the sample touch. The operator is to
wear gloves while handling the samples and the mandrel so as to reduce heat transfer to the samples.

25.3 When the elastomeric part does not comply with the requirements in 25.1, the following alternate test
may be conducted. One complete valve assembly is to be placed in a cold chamber maintained at minus
40 ±2°F (minus 40 ±1°C) for 24 hours, removed, manually operated for 25 cycles consisting of complete
opening and closing, and then returned to the cold chamber for 1 hour. (When the elastomeric part is a
static seal, the 25-cycle operation test is not conducted.) Immediately after the 1 hour exposure, the valve
assembly is to be subjected to the External Leakage Test, Section 16, and the Seat Leakage Test,
Section 18, as appropriate. The leakage shall comply with the requirements specified for these tests.

26 10-Day Moist Ammonia Air Stress Cracking Test

26.1 After being subjected to the conditions described in 26.2 – 26.4, a brass part containing more than
15 percent zinc shall show no evidence of cracking when examined using 25X magnification.

26.2 Each sample is to be subjected to the physical stresses normally imposed on or within a part as the
result of assembly with other components. Such stresses are to be applied to the sample prior to and
maintained during the test. Samples with threads, intended to be used for installing the product in the field,
are to have the threads engaged and tightened to the torque specified in Table 15.1. Teflon tape or pipe
compound is not to be used on the threads.

26.3 Three samples are to be degreased and then continuously exposed in a set position for ten days to
a moist ammonia-air mixture maintained in a glass chamber approximately 12 by 12 by 12 inches (305 by
305 by 305 mm) having a glass cover.

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MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION TESTS

27 General

27.1 To verify compliance with these requirements, the manufacturer shall provide the required
production control, inspection, and test equipment. The program shall include at least the following:

a) Each shut-off valve intended for primary service shall be tested and determined to be free
from leakage at all joints, including the seat, using air at a pressure of no less than 250 psi
(1,724 kPa), or at the rated service pressure of the valve, whichever is greater.

b) Each shut-off valve intended for secondary service shall be tested and determined to be free
from leakage at all joints (not including the seat) using air at a pressure of no less than 250 psi
(1,724 kPa) or at the rated service pressure of the valve, whichever is greater. A slight amount
of leakage past the seat of secondary service valves is permissible.

c) Each excess flow and back pressure check valve, and each filler and vapor return valve,
shall be tested and determined to be free from leakage at body joints using air at a pressure of
no less than 250 psi (1,724 kPa), or at the rated service pressure of the valve, whichever is
greater.

d) In lieu of testing with air, leakage tests may be conducted at a hydrostatic pressure of 375
psi (2,588 kPa), or at 1-1/2 times the rated service pressure, whichever is greater.

e) The seats of the upper back pressure check valve of each filler valve, and the seat of the
back pressure check valve of each vapor return valve, when in the closed position, shall be
tested to determine that it is free from leakage at any air pressure between:

1) 10 and 250 psi (69 and 1,725 kPa) or

2) 10 psi (69 kPa) and the rated service pressure of the valve, whichever is greater.

f) The internal mechanism of each excess flow, back pressure check, filler, and vapor return
valve shall be checked to determine that it is in proper operating condition.
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MARKING

28 General

28.1 Each valve shall be marked with the following:

a) The manufacturer’s or private labeler’s name or identifying symbol,

b) A distinctive catalog number or the equivalent,

c) The rated service pressure when in excess of 250 psi (1.7 MPa), and

d) The direction of flow, when not evident.

28.2 Each excess flow valve shall be marked with its rated closing flow capacity in gallons per minute
(m3/s) of liquid anhydrous ammonia or LP-Gas (propane), or both, when appropriate. When the rated
closing flow used to determine compliance with 21.1 is dependent upon mounting position, the marking
shall include reference to the direction of flow.

28.3 All markings shall be legible and permanent, such as afforded by metal stamping, by molding in a
casting, or by a metal nameplate.

Exception: The marking required by 28.5 is not required to be permanent.

28.4 When a manufacturer produces valves at more than one factory, each valve shall have a distinctive
marking to identify it as the product of a particular factory.

28.5 Valves constructed using pipe thread in accordance with the Exception to 6.2 shall be provided with
a tag, label, or similar marking on the product or smallest unit package, identifying the pipe thread type for
the installer.

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