INTERNATIONAL ISO

STANDARD 15500-6

Third edition
2020-08

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Road vehicles — Compressed natural
gas (CNG) fuel system components —

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Part 6:
Automatic valve
Véhicules routiers — Composants des systèmes de combustible gaz
naturel comprimé (GNC) —
Partie 6: Valve automatique

Reference number
ISO 15500-6:2020(E)

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Contents Page

Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... iv
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

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4 Marking........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
5 Construction and assembly........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
6 Tests.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
6.1 Applicability............................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
6.2 Hydrostatic strength........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
6.3 Leakage........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

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6.4 Continued operation........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
6.5 Insulation resistance........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
6.6 Minimum opening voltage............................................................................................................................................................. 4
6.7 Pressure impulse.................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Bibliography................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 22, Road vehicles, Subcommittee SC 41,
Specific aspects for gaseous fuels.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 15500-6:2012), which has been
technically revised. It also incorporates the Amendment ISO 15500-6:2012/Amd.1:2016. The main
changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— serial number or data code became mandatory in marking;
— update of minimum opening voltage clause.
A list of all parts in the ISO 15500 series can be found on the ISO website.
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Introduction
For the purposes of this document, all fuel system components in contact with natural gas have been
considered suitable for natural gas as defined in the ISO 15403 series. However, it is recognized that
miscellaneous components not specifically covered herein can be examined to meet the criteria of this
document and tested according to the appropriate functional tests.
All references to pressure in this document are considered to be gauge pressures unless otherwise
specified.

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This document is based on a service pressure for natural gas used as fuel of 20 MPa [200 bar1)] settled
at 15 °C. Other service pressures can be accommodated by adjusting the pressure by the appropriate
factor (ratio). For example, a 25 MPa (250 bar) service pressure system will require pressures to be
multiplied by 1,25.

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1) 1 bar = 0,1 MPa = 105 Pa;1 MPa = 1 N/mm2.

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Road vehicles — Compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system

components —
Part 6:
Automatic valve

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1 Scope
This document specifies tests and requirements for the automatic valve, a compressed natural gas
(CNG) fuel system component intended for use on the types of motor vehicles defined in ISO 3833.
This document is applicable to vehicles (mono-fuel, bi-fuel or dual-fuel applications) using natural gas in

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accordance with the ISO 15403 series.
It is not applicable to the following:
a) liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel system components located upstream of, and including, the
vaporizer;
b) fuel containers;
c) stationary gas engines;
d) container-mounting hardware;
e) electronic fuel management;
f) refuelling receptacles.

2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 15500-1, Road vehicles — Compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system components — Part 1: General
requirements and definitions
ISO 15500-2, Road vehicles — Compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system components — Part 2:
Performance and general test methods
IEC 60079-10-1, Explosive atmospheres — Part 10-1: Classification of areas — Explosive gas atmospheres

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 15500-1 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://​w ww​.iso​.org/​obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://​w ww​.electropedia​.org/​

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3.1
automatic valve
on/off valve for controlling flow of gas that is not manually operated

4 Marking
Marking of the component shall provide sufficient information to allow the following to be traced:
a) the manufacturer’s or agent’s name, trademark or symbol;

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b) the model designation (part number);
c) the working pressure or working pressure and temperature range;
d) the serial number or date code.
The following additional markings are recommended:

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— the direction of flow (when necessary for correct installation);
— the type of fuel;
— the electrical ratings (if applicable);
— the symbol of the certification agency;
— the type approval number;
— a reference to this document.
NOTE This information can be provided by a suitable identification code on at least one part of the component
when it consists of more than one part.

In addition to the markings specified above, if the valve is compatible with start/stop systems, one of
the following additional marks shall be used for automatic cylinder valves:
1) “H1” if the valve is to be used with an engine that shuts off automatically when the vehicle comes
to a halt;
2) “H2” if the valve is to be used with an engine that, in addition to 1), also shuts off automatically
when the vehicle drives with an electric motor only;
3) “H3” if the valve is to be used with an engine that, in addition to 1) or 2), also shuts off automatically
when the accelerator pedal is released.

5 Construction and assembly

The automatic valve shall comply with the applicable provisions of ISO 15500-1 and ISO 15500-2, and
with the tests specified in Clause 6. All automatic valves, including solenoid valves, cylinder valves and
valves with manual by-pass, shall comply with the tests specified in Clause 6. Tolerances should follow
the specifications of ISO 15500-2.
An automatic valve shall be closed when de-energized.
An automatic valve with manual by-pass shall meet the minimum requirements of this document.

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6 Tests

6.1 Applicability
The tests required to be carried out are indicated in Table 1.

Table 1 — Applicable tests

Specific test
Test procedure as

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Test Applicable requirements of
required by ISO 15500-2
this document
Hydrostatic strength X X X (see 6.2)
Leakage X X X (see 6.3)
Excess torque resistance X X
Bending moment X X
Continued operation X X X (see 6.4)

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Corrosion resistance X X
Oxygen ageing X X
Ozone ageing X X
Heat Ageing X X
Automotive Fluids X X
Electrical over-voltages X X
Non-metallic material immersion X X
Vibration resistance X X
Brass material compatibility X X
Insulation resistance X X (see 6.5)
Minimum opening voltage X X (see 6.6)
Pressure impulse X X (see 6.7)

6.2 Hydrostatic strength

Test the automatic valve according to the procedure for testing hydrostatic strength specified in
ISO 15500-2. The test pressure shall be 2,5 times the working pressure.

6.3 Leakage
Test the automatic valve at the temperatures and pressures given in Table 2.

Table 2 — Test temperatures and pressures

Pressure
Temperature Factor × working pressure
°C (WP)
First test Second test
−40 or −20 0,75 × WP 0,025 × WP
20 0,025 × WP
1,5 × WP
85 or 120 0,05 × WP

6.4 Continued operation

6.4.1 Test the automatic valve in accordance with the procedure for testing continued operation given
in ISO 15500-2, for 50 000 cycles, but lower the downstream pressure of the test fixture to less than 2 %

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of working pressure and perform the leakage test in accordance with 6.3. The valve shall continue to
operate according to the manufacturer's specifications.

6.4.2 Following the cycling and leakage testing, perform the hydrostatic strength test in accordance
with 6.2.

6.4.3 If the automatic valve is to be used in vehicles with start-stop systems, and closed during
commanded stop phases, the valve shall be submitted to the following numbers of operations during
testing:

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a) 200 000 cycles (mark “H1”) if the engine shuts off automatically when the vehicle comes to a halt;
b) 500 000 cycles (mark “H2”) if, in addition to a), the engine also shuts off automatically when the
vehicle drives with the electric motor only;
c) 1 000 000 cycles (mark “H3”) if, in addition to a) or b), the engine also shuts off automatically when
the accelerator pedal is released.

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6.5 Insulation resistance
The insulation resistance test is designed to check for a potential failure of the insulation between the
two-pin coil assembly and the automatic valve casing.
If the automatic valve is electrically operated and is to be used inside a gas-tight housing, it shall be
intrinsically safe as defined in IEC 60079-10-1.
Apply DC 1 000 V between one of the connector pins and the housing of the automatic valve for at least
2 s. The minimum allowable resistance shall be 240 kΩ.

6.6 Minimum opening voltage

The minimum opening voltage at room temperature shall be ≤8 V for a 12 V system and ≤16 V for a 24 V
system. The component shall be pressurized at 0,75 times the working pressure during the test.
For systems with other nominal voltages the test shall be made at ≤66 % of the system’s nominal
voltage.

6.7 Pressure impulse

The automatic valve that is exposed in service to cylinder pressure, shall withstand 100 pressure
pulses, as follows.
a) If the automatic valve is external, connect both inlet and outlet to a pipe or tube of the type specified
by the manufacturer and of at least 1 m in length each.
b) If the automatic valve is mounted to or inside the cylinder valve, the cylinder valve containing
the automatic valve shall be connected securely by a suitable fitting to a pressurized source of
dry air, nitrogen or natural gas. Connect the outlet to a pipe or tube of the type specified by the
manufacturer and of at least 1 m in length each.
c) The outlet of the automatic valve shall be vented until the inlet is at atmospheric pressure, and then
the outlet of the valve shall be closed.
d) Working pressure shall be instantaneously applied to the inlet.
e) Test the component in the same way with reverse flow direction.
Following the pressure impulse test, the automatic valve should operate according to the manufacturer’s
specification.

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This test was included in order to evaluate the performance of the components that may suffer from
the effects of an instantaneous increase in pressure. In normal service, this may happen, for example
when filling gas in an empty system or when a solenoid valve opens the flow of gas to an empty fuel line.
Previous tests have revealed that certain designs cannot cope with these instantaneous pulses and the
components tend to bend or jam.

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Bibliography

[1] ISO 3833, Road vehicles — Types — Terms and definitions

[2] ISO 15403-1, Natural gas — Natural gas for use as a compressed fuel for vehicles — Part 1:
Designation of the quality
[3] ISO/TR 15403-2, Natural gas — Natural gas for use as a compressed fuel for vehicles — Part 2:

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Specification of the quality

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