MSS SP-134-2006a

Valves for Cryogenic

Service Including
Requirements for
Body/Bonnet Extensions

Standard Practice
Developed and Approved by the
Manufacturers Standardization Society of the
Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.
127 Park Street, NE
MSS
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This MSS Standard Practice was developed under the consensus of the MSS Technical Committee 114 and the
MSS Coordinati ng Committee. The content of this Standard Practice is the resul t of the elTorts of competent and
concerned volunteers to provide an effective, clear, and non-exclusive specification that will benefit the industry
as a whole. This MSS Standard Practice is imended 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 confonning 10 the Standard Practice. Mandatory confonnance IS
established only by reference in a code, specification, sales contract, or public law, as app licable.

Unless otherwise specifically noted in this MSS SP, any standard referred to herein is identified by the date of
issue that was applicable to the referenced standard(s) al the date of iss ue of this MSS SP. (See Annex B.)

U.S. customary units in this Standard Practice are the standard: the metric units are for reference only.

Non·tolemnced dime nsions in this Standard Practice are nominal, an d, unless otherwise specified, shall be
considered " for refere nce onl y".

In this Standard I'mctice all notes, annexes, tables, and figures are construed to be essential to the understanding
of the message of the standard, and are considered pan of the text unless noted as "supplemental". All appendi.
ces appearing in this document are construed as "supplemental". Supplemental" infonnation does not include
mandatory requirements.

Any part of this standard may be quoted. Credit lines should read 'extracted from MSS SP·134, 2006a
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Originall y Approved December, 2005

Copyright 0 , 2006 by
Manufacturers Standardization Society
of the
Valve and Fittings Indusuy, Inc.
Printed in U.s.A.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECI'ION PAGE

I SCOPE................................... ................... ................................................ ,"', ................ ............. 1

2 DEFINITIONS ..................... .................... .................................................. ,', ............................. 1
3 MATERIALS ... ....................... ..................... .................... ........................... " ............................. 1
4 DESiGN", ............. ............. ...................... ....................... ........... .................. ,"', ........... ............. .. 2
5 GATE & GLOBE VALVES ................... ...................... ........... ................................. .. .. ............ . 4
6 BALL&BUITERFLY VALVES ........... ................... ................................................ ............... 4
7 EXTENS ION LENGTH ...... ......................................... .............. ................................... ............. 4
8 FABRICATION .................. .................. ..................... ............... .................................... .......... ... 4
9 PRODUCTION PRESSU RE TESTING .. ..................... .............. ............................... ................ 5

TABLE

IA Body/Bonnet Extension Length U.S. Customary Units .............................................................. 5

IB BodylBonnet Extension Length Metric Dimensions........ ........................................... ................ 6
AI Allowable Seat Leakage Rates for Cryogenic Closure Tests ........................................ .. .......... 13
A2 Cryogen ic Test Pressures .......................................................................................................... 13

I Cryogenic Globe Valve ............. .................................................................................. ............... 7

2 Cryogenic Gate Valve .......................................................... ......................................... .............. 8
3 Cryogenic Ball Valve .................... .............................................................................. ............... 9
4 Cryogenic Butterfly Valve ........ ................... ............................................................................. 10

ANNEX
A Low Temperature Cryogenic Testing ......... .................... ............................................. ............. II

B Referenced Standards and Applicable Dates ........... ........................................................ ......... 14

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MSS STANDARD PRA CTICE
Valves for Cryogenic Service Including Requirements for Body/Bonnet Extensions
I . SCOPI-:
1. 1 This Standa rd Practice covers requirements
for design, dimensions, material, fabrication, non-
destructive examination and pressure testing of
stainless steel and other alloy cryogenic service valves
with bodylbonnel extensions. This Standanl Practice
applies to cryogenic gate, globe, butterfly and ball
valves and may be used in conjunction with other
valve-specific slandards il'lCluding The following
identified in this Standard Practice as a parent
standard:
ASME 816.34, Valvcs-Flanged, Th readed,
and Welded End
API 600, Steel Gate Valves-Flanged and
Buttwelding Ends
AP I 602, Compact Steel Gate Valves,
Flanged Threaded, Welding and Extended
Body Ends
API 603, Corrosion Resistant Bolted
Bonnet Gate Valves-Flanged and Butt-
Welding Ends
API 608, Metal Bail Valves-Flanged,
Threaded and Welding End
A PI 609, Butterfly Valves: Double
Flanged, Lug and Wafer Type
API 601180 1431 3, Petroleum and Natural
Gas Industries Pipeline Transportation
Systems-Pipeline Valves
1.2 The requirements in this Standard Practice are
not intended to supersede or replace requirements of
a parent valve standard.
1.3 Thi s Standard Practice includes addi tio nal
requircments specifically related to valves hav ing
bod yfbo nn et e xtensions essential for cryoge ni c
a pplications.
2. DE F INlTIONS
2.1 General Definitions given in MSS SP 96
apply to this Standard Practice.
2.2 Cryogenics The science of materials at
extremely low temperatures.
2.3 Cryogenic Fluid A gas that can be changed to
a liquid by removal of heat by refrigerat ion methods
to a temperature less than - I 0<fF (_73°C).
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2.4 Cryogf1nic T~mpt!ralure For this Standard
Practice a temperature range of - IS(fF (_IOOOq to
-42S~ (-25S0q is cryogenic.
2.5 Cold Box An enclosure that insulates a set of
equipment from the cnvironmenl without the need
for insulation of the individual components inside
the cold box.
2.6 Cold Box ExtellSiOll A valve bodylbonnet
extension section that removes the operating
m echanism of the valve outside the cold box an d is
required to be longer than a non-cold box extension.
2.7 Non-CoW 8 0x Extension A bodyfbonnet
extensio n that is used for valves th at arc nonnal1 y
individually insulated.
2.8 Parent Val.'e Standard Endorses the AS ME
B 16.34 construction requirements but ha.~ additional
constructi on detail requirements exceeding or not
add ressed by ASME B 16.34 .
2.9 Gas Column That ponion ofbodylbonnet
extension that allows for the foonatio n of an
insu lating column of vapor.
3. MATE RIALS
3. 1 Ma terials in contact with cryogenic fl uid or
exposed to cryogeni c temperatures shall be suitable
for usc at the minimum temperature specified by the
purchase order. ASME 831.3, Table A l lists
mechanical properties for materials al temperatures
as low as -425~ (-255°C).
3.2 Body, bonnet, body/bonnet extension, and
pressure retai ni ng bolting sha ll be of materials listed
in AS ME B 16.34 , Table I and also listed in A SME
B31.3, Table A I for the cryogenic valve design
temperaturc. The bodylbonnet extens io n shall be
constructed of th e same ASME 816.34 Tab le I
group material as the valve body group material o r a
similar ASME B 16.34 group material with the same
cryogenic materi al compatibility as the valve body.
3.3 Internal wetted pans shall be made of material
that is suitable for the specified cryoge ni c service
temperature and has corrosion res ista nce at least
equal to the valve body.
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3.4 Packing and gasket materials in direct contact
with the service flu id shall be capable of operating
at temperatures from + 150oF (+6S0q to the lowest
cryogenic tcmpcrnture of the service fluid specified
in the purchase order.
3.5 When tube materilll is used for constructing
bodylbonnci extensions the tube material shall be
seamless.
4. DESIGN
4.1 The requirements of ASME B 16.34, paragraph
2, 1.6, shall be met for weld fabricated bodyibonnet
extensions.
4,2 Valves shall have a bodyibonnet extension
tube that distants the stern packing and valve
operating mechanism from the cryogenic fluid in the
valve bodyibonnet extension that might otherwise
damage or impair the function of these items. The
¥yibonnet extension sholl be of sufficient length
to provide on insulating gas column that prevents the
packing area and operating mechanism from
freezing.
The purchaser shall provide the bodylbonnet
extension length when Table IA or Table I B
extension lengths are not adequate.
4.2.1 Extension tube thickness sholl take into
account pressure stresses as well as operating
torque, stem thrust and bending stresses induced by
handwheels, gears and power actuators.
4.2.2 TIle bodylbonnet extension shall meet the
minimum wall thickness requirements of ASME
B 16.34, parugraph 6. 1.3, for the applicable pressure
class of the vulve body unless a greater wall
thickness is specified by the parent valve
specification. If the bodylbonnet extension is made
from a different ASME BI 6.34, Table 1, material
than the valve body and has nn ASME B16.34
pressure/temperature rating less than the valve body,
then the extension thickness must be increased
proportionately to meet the pressure/temperature
rating of the body at all applicable temperatures.
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4.3 Valves shall be designed for operating al
temperatures from + lS(flF (+6SOC) to the lowest
cryogenic temperature of the service fluid.
4.4 The pressure mting of the valve al service
tcmpcrdturcs below -20~ (_290q shall not exceed
the ASME B 16.34 pressure rati ng III .2f'fF (-2ifC)
to I OO~ (3S°C) for the applicable valve body
material and appropriate Closs designation.
4.5 Hodylnol/llet Exte ".~io ll,f
4.5. 1 Body/Bonnet Extensions should be used
primarily for temperatures below _ISOup (_ 100°C).
4.5 .2 Stem to extension tube diametrical clearance
should be minimized to help reduce convt'ctive heat
losses.
4.5.3 Por cold box applications, valves with
extended bodyibonnets shall be capable of operating
with the stern oriented from 15° to 90° above the
horizontal plane.
4.5.4 Valves with extended bodylbonnets in
cryogenic gas service shall be capable of operating
in any stem orientation unless otherwise limited by
the manufacturer.
4.6 Valve Siems
4.6. 1Gate and globe valve stems shall have a
diameter to length ratio that precludes clastic
buckling while under compressive 10ading.(I)
Section 7.1 establishes a minimum extension length
dimension that impacts on final stem length.
4.6. 1.1 Gate and globe vulves with a stem-disc
connection serving as the lower stem support guide
shall have, in the closed postion, a stem length to
stem diameter ratio as follows:
SII1", Guided J)jsclGate
_<!L
L
d - 2
E
( I) See Theory or Elastic Stability by Timoshenko and Gere,
McGraw Hill Publishml.
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Where: 4.6.3 Extended siems in quaner-tum valves shall

be proportioned so that, under torsional loading, the
L "" unsupported length of a uniforml y stem torque is limited by the stem angle of tw ist and
straight stem span between the as a result also limited by the critical shear stress of
upper stem b'Uidc and stem-to-disc the stem material. Stem diameters and stem lengths
interface. See Figures 1 and 2. shall be proportioned such that maximum applied
torq ue meets the requirements of Sectio ns 4.6.4 and
d - stem diameter, 4.6.5.
E o. modul us of elasticity of the stem 4.6.4 Quaner-turn valve stem length and diameter
material, combinations that limit stem torsional deflection or
angle of twist to 'ItI9O radians (2-degtecs) as
SI'L - proportional limit of the stem dctennincd by the following equation:
material (generally less than the
material yield strength),

N- allowance for effect assumptions in B =TL <"

GJ - 90
the deriviations, commonly assumed
to be 2. 0- angle of twi st, radians,

4.6.1.2 Gate or g lobe valves with a lower stem

T- maximum stem design torque,
support guide inde pendent of the stem disc
connection sha ll have, in the elosed posit ion, a L - length of stem from point of torque
stem length to stem diameter ratio as follows: application to obturator attachment,
Sec Figures 3 and 4,
Body Gllided Difc/Gate
G- modul us of rigidity .. EI2(J +Jl),
.1,.< -" E ji - Poisson's ratio,
d - 2
J= polar movemen t of inert ia of stem.
Where: 4.6.5 The stem torque shall not be greater than
thai which could cause the stem material to
L "" unsupported length of a unifonnly
exceed its proporrional limit in shear as limited by
straight stem span between the
the followin g:
upper and lower stem guide. See
Figures I and 2.

Other symbols are as defined in Section 4.6. 1.1.

4.6.1.3 For stem unsupported spans that fit other

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column end restraint models, the manufacturer Where:
shall develop Ud equations tha t incorporate a
factor of safety of two. 1'., - the manufacturer's designated maximum
stem torque.
4.6.2 The buckling equations are applicable only
for those applications where the elastic stress limits fpl - the stem material shear stress proportional
are below the proportional limit of the stem limit,
materials and for stem lengths of unifonn diameter
over the unsupported length. For stems not of d" = the stem diameter,
unifonn diameter, the manufacturer shall execute
more e xtens ive calculations or test to assure that " - 2, a factor of safety.
stem buckling is prevented.

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5. GATE & GLOBE VALVES
5. 1 Gate valves shall be provided with a means for
allowing any pressure increase in the bodylbonnet
-extension cavity to be vented 10 the high pressure
side of the closed obturator, unless otherwise
'specified in the purchase order. Double block and
'bleed valves shall be vented 10 the low pressure side
<of the closed wedge unless otherwise spec ified by
lhe purchase order.
5.2 An arrow indicating flow direction for uni-
directional valves shall be cast, stamped, or etched
on the valve body. Alternatively, an arrow tag may
be attached by welding to the valve body.
5.3 The manufacturer shall provide a mCllns of
protection agains t over-pressurization of the
bodylbonnct extension cavity by providing a vent in
the obturator. Backseats, when utilized, may be at
the bottom or at the lOp of the bodylbonnet
extension. Backseats at the bollom of the extension
may increase the risk of pressure buildup in the
bodylbonnet extension cavity if the valve is
backseated and allowed to wann to ambient
temperatures. In all cases the manufacturer shal1
provide a means of protecting against over
pressuri zation.
6. BALL & BUTTERFLY VALVES
6. 1 Ball valves shall be provided with a provision
to vent the body and bonne t elttension cavity to the
upstream side of the closed ball, either by drilling a
bleed hole in the ball or by other means of
protection against over-pressurization of the
bodylbonnet extension cavity. Double block and
bleed valves shall be vented to the low pressure side
of the ball valve unlcss othclWise specified in the
purchase order.
6.2 An arrow indicating flow direction shall be
cast, stamped, or etched on the valve body.
Alternatively, an arrow tag may be attached by
welding to the valve body. For bi·directional ban
valves, including block and bleed, an arrow
indicating flow di rection is not required.
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6.3 Ball and butterfly valves shall be of a fire
safe design and be fitted with an anti·static device
when valve construction features may al10w an
electrical potential to develop between parts of
val ves.
7. EXTENSION LENGTH
7. 1 Minimum extension lengths for ris ing stem
gate/globe valves Ilnd for q uarter·turn valves shan
be per Tables I A and I B, unless othelWise
specified in the purchase order.
7.2 Cold box valve dimes ions are for valves
with bodylbonnet extensions on valves in
cryogenic liquid/vapor service, which have
installation orientation restrictions. See Section
4.5.3.
7.3 Non·cold box valve dimensions are for
those valves with bodylbonnet extensions for
valves in cryogenic gas or liquid service, with the
orientations of Sections 4 .5.3 or 4.5.4 as
applicable.
8. FABRICATION
8.1 Valves fabricated by welding shall be done
in accordance with ASME B 16.34, paragraph
2.1.6.
8.2 Welding procedures, welders, and welding
operators, shall be qualified under the provisions of
ASME Boiler and Pressure Code, Section VUl ,
Division I. Welding requirements of the parent
standard shall be met when specified in the
purchase order.
8.3 The weld configuration of the bonnet
extension tube to bodylbonnct connections may be
full penctration Vee groove, pa rtial penetration
Vee groove or fi llet typc. Full strength threaded
joints with seal welds can also be used.
8.4 Non·destructive examination of welds shall
be pcrfonned per ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code, Section VIU, Division I to achieve a
joint efficiency as required by ASME B 16.34,
paragraph 2.1.6.
Weld quality requirements of the parent standard
shall be met when specified in the purchase order.
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9. PRODUCTION PRESSURE TESTING
9. 1 Prior to testing, each valve shall be cleaned and
degreascd as specified in the purchase order.
9.2 Each valve shall be shell and closure tested as
required by ASME 816.34. Each valve shall be
tested in accordance with the pare nt standard when
specifi ed in the purc hase order.
Table 1A Body/Bonnet Extension Length U.S. Cutomary Units
,i to top of stuffi ng box
See Sectio n 7 and Figures I, 2, 3, & 4
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9.3 Following ASME B16.34 final testi ng, each
valve shall be dried of all water lest solution trapped
in the valve.
9.4 Each fabricated bodylbonnct extension shall be
subjected to II supplemental pneumatic testing with
inert gas at 80-100 psi (5.5-6.9 bar) for II minimum
duration of 60 seconds. No visible bubble leakage is
allowed through welds or the pressure boundary as
determined by testing under water, with an applied
foaming solution, or with II mass leak detection
device.
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Table 1B Body/Bonnet Extension Length Metric Units

Dimensions - Centerline of valve to top of stuffing box

See Section 7 and Figures 1,2,3, & 4

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1. H lmdwh ~ 1 Nut
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VI 3. Handwht.oel
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Stem Nut
Gland
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7. Yoke

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8.
9.
Packing
Stem ·
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10. Bonnet Extension
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C, II. Bonnet Bolting
<: 12. Bonnet ,
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13.
14.
Gasket
Disc Nut
15.
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Body
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Figure 1 Typical Outside Screw and Yoke Cryogenic Globe Valve

(For llIustration only)

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2.
Hlmdwhei!1Nut
Jdentification Plate
3. Hllndwht.-e1
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<II ;. Gland Dolting
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LU Pllcking
LU Stem
(f) •• Donnet Extension
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10. Donnet Bolting
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II. Bonnet
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14.
Seat Ring
Gate
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Figure 2 Typical Outside Screw and Yoke Cryogenic Gate Valve

(For m uslration only)
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4.
5.
Donnet
Stem
Bull
6. Thrust Washer
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Seat
Packing Hange
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Gasket
Handle
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56.
Bushing
Hex Hcud Caps Sc:rew
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(For Dlustration only)
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PART NAMES

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Gear Actuator
Handwheel

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3.
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5.
Handwheel Pin
Mounting Hracket
Mounting Holt
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7. Packing
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Housing Extension
Stem
Stop Hearing
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Figure 4 Typical Cryogenic Butterlly Valve

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ANNEX A
Low Temperature Cryogenic Testing
Note: Ths Annex is informative and does not include normative requiremen ts
A I. Cryogenic q ualification or production testing
at temperatures as low as -320~ (- I 95°q may
be required by the purchase order. In these
cases, liquid nitrogen shall be used as the
immersion and cool down test fluid.
A2. PREI.IMINA RY T Ii:ST PREPARATIONS
A2.1 The valve or valves shall be pre-tested
. in accordance with parent valve standard at
ambient tcmpcrature.
A2.2 nle valvc or valves shall be purged
with clean dry nitrogen to remove any
re mai ning moisture.
A3. TEST EQUIPMENT
A3.1 The valve to be tested shall be
supponed in an insulated stainless steel tank.
The ends of the valve shall be blanked off with
stai nless steel blind flanges, plugs, or plates. to
contain pressure during the test. Small
diameter tubing shall be connected to each end
of the valve. Tank. flange, plugs, plates,
tu bing. and finings used for testing shall be
18-8 austentic stainless steel compatible with
l.iquid nitrogen at -320~ (_195°q.
A3.2 At least ( I) one thennocouple shall be
attached to the valve body. A second
thennocouple shall be auached to the valve
packing area. A third thennocouple shall be
attached to thc oudet of the pressure tubing.
Thc packing and pressure tubing
themlocouplcs should be insulated from direct
exposure to the liquid nitrogen to avoid false
read ings.
A4. PURGING
A4.1 Gatc and globe valves shall be partially
opened and ball and butterfly valves shall be
fully opened prior to immersion in liquid
nitrogen.
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A4.2 A low pressure (15 psi) ( 1 bar) helium
purge shall be staned and maintained duri ng
immersion and cool-down.
A4.3 The valve shall be lowered into an
insulated tank and liquid nitrogen shall be
allowed to fill the insulated tank around valve.
to a level approximately ( I in.) (25.4 mm)
above the bodylbonnct bolting or bodylbonnet
welded connection.
A4.4 Aflcr the valve has stabilized at the test
tcmpcraturc! the helium pur&e shall be turned
off and the valve cycled opcn and closed (3)
three times.
A4.5 To safeguard against inaccurate
readings during testing, the helium purge flow
through the valve prior to subsequent
pressurization shall be verified to be zero.
A4.6 Low Pressure Seal Tesl
A4.6. 1 The valve shall be pressurized
with 80 psi (5 .5 bar) helium in the open
postion.
A4.6.2 The valve shall be closed for a
mllllmum of ten minutes to stabilize the
pressure.
A4.6.3 The helium test temperature and
leaking gas temperature shall be measured
by test outlet tubing thennocouple (See
Section A3.2) and recorded. After five
minutes. the dctccted leakage rale shall be
recorded and then convened to an actual
leakage rate. as applica ble. by multiplying
the detccted leakage rate by correcting
factor in accordance with the Boyle-Charles
rule. This calculation shall correct the
measured leakage to standard conditions of
14.7 psig (1 .0 I bar) at 6Oor: (15.6°Q.
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ANNEX A (continued)
Low Temperature Cryogenic Testing
A4.6.4 The maximum allowable leakage
rates shall not exceed those as listed in
Table A I.
A4.6.5 Re peat the sequence described in
Sections A4.6.1 through A4.6.4 on each
seat for hi-directional valves.
A4.7 High Pressure Seat Test
A4.7. [ Following the low pressure scat
lest and with valve in the open position,
gradually increase the helium pressure until
the pressure reaches 80 psi (5.5 bar), then
close the valve and continue pressurization
until the va lve reaches the tesl pressure
listed in Table A2. The valve shall be
elosed for a minimum of ten minutes to
stabilize the pressure.
A4.7.2 The helium lest temperature and
leaking gas temperature shall be measured
by test outlet tubing thennocouplc (sec
Section A3.2) and recorded. After five
minutes, the detected leakage rate shall be
recorded and then convened to an actual
leakage rale, as applicable, by mUltiplying
the dctected leakage rale by a correction
factor in accordance with the Boyle-Charles
rule. This calculation shall correct the
measured leakage to standard conditions of
14.7 psig ( I.O1 bar) at 60°F (15.6°C).
A4.7.3 The maximum allowable leakage
rales shall nOI exceed those listed in Table
AI.
A4.7.4 Repeal the test sequence as
described in Sections A4.7 .1 through
A4.7.3 on each scat for bi-directional
valves.
A4.S Shelf Test
A4.S.1 Shell test leakage shall be
measured with a sniffing device sensitive
only to helium.
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A4.8.2 Shell test shall be perfomlcd while
the valve is still at cryogenic temperatures
from previous seat testing.
A4.8.3 Valve shall be partially opened
and pressurized to the lesl pressures listed
in Table A2.
A4.8.4 After thc shell pressure has
stabilized, thc valvc shall be lifted from the
liquid nitrogcn for aeccss by the hclium-
sniffing device.
A4.8.5 Any leakage in excess of I x 10.4
Sid. cc/scc shall be cause for rejection.
A4.S.6 Packing leakage Ihat can be
corrected by packing adjustment shall not
be cause for rejection.
A4.9 Ambient Low Pressure Seat Test
A4.9. 1 Remove valve from test apparatus
and allow valve to wann up to ambient
temperature.
A4.9.2 Perfonn a low pressure seat test
using SO psi (5.5 bar) nitrogen gas. Repeat
test on opposite seat for bi-directiona l
valves.
A4.9.3 Acceplable leakage rate shall be in
accordance with parent va lve testing
slandard.
A4.10 Ambient Shell Test
A4.10.1 With the valve half open, and
ports scalcd, pressurize thc valve with
helium as required by ASME 816.34, or in
accordance with thc parent valve standard.
A4.10.2 Shell test pressure shall be
maintained for ten minutes.
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ANNEX A (continued)
Low Temperature Cryogenic Testing

A4.10.3 Utilizing II sniffing device, which AS. TEST REPORT

is sensitive only to helium, the entire lxxIy,
bonnet and gasket area shall be examined.
A4.IOA At any time during the test, II
reading of greater than 40 PPM (v) for
longer than Icn seconds shall be cause for
rejection.
The test report shall include the valve infonnation,
or
lester' s name, dale lest, temperatures, pressures,
and durations. Pressure temperature charts shall be
provided as required by any purchase order.

A4. I0.5 If the stem packing shows signs of

leakage and requires adjustment, the
pressure shall be bled off, the packing
tightened and the valve re-p ressurized for
tcn minutes before resu ming the test.

Table A1 Allowable Helium Seat Leakage

Rates for Cryogenic Closure Tests Table A2 Test Pressures

SheUTest
Class

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ANNEX B
Referenced Standards and Applicable Dates

T his A nnex is an integral part o fthi s Standard Practice and is placed after the main text for convenie nce.

Standard Name o r Descriptio n

ASME, ANSUASME, ANSI, ASMJ.::JANSI

81 6.34 2004 Valves Flanged, Threaded and We lding End

B3 1.3 2002 Process Piping

ASME Bo iler and Pressure Vessel Code

Section VIII , Divis ion I

API

6D/1 80 143 13 2002 Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries Pipeline TTllnsportation Systems· Pipeline
Valves
600/180 10434 2004 Bolted Bonnet Steel Gatc Valves for Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
602 1998 Compact Steel Gate Valves. Flanged Threaded , Welding and Extended Body Ends
603 2001 Corrosion Resistant Bolted Bonnet Gatc Valves-Flanged and Butt-Welding Ends
60S 2002 Metal Ball Valves-Flanged, Threaded and Welding End
609 1997 Butterfly Valves: Double Flanged, Lug and Wafer Type

-SP-96-200
MSS
1 (R 2(05) Guidel ines on Terminology for Valves and Fittings

Publications of the fo llowing organizations appear on the above list:

ASME ASME International

Th ree Park A venue
New York, NY 10016-5990

API American Petroleum Institu te

J 220 L Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20005-4070

MSS Manufacturers Standardi zation Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.
127 Park SI. NE
Vienna, VA 22 J 80-4602

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 List of MSS Standard Practices
(Price List Available Upon Request)
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Sf'.(I·2(101
SP·~2001
SP·25·1998
SP~2·2OO( ,- ~ . ;;;.• ••• '' '''. . . and Butt Weld EMIl
S P -43· 1GG1
SP...·2006
SP"S-2003
SP-51·2007
SP-53-1999

SP-s,4. 1999
SP·55-2006

SP·58-2002
SP·6().2OO<I •
SNIHOO3
SNI5-2OO<$
SP·67·2002a
SNI8· 1997
SP·6l}.2003
SP·7(l.2006
$P·71.2005
Sp·n· l 999
$P·75-2OO(
$P·77·1995
$P·78·2OO5a
$P·79·2OO(
$P·8O·2003
$P·8HOO6
$P·83·2006
$P·85·2002
$P·86·2002
$P·88·1993
SP·89·2003 and In$tallation Pfa<:tic es
SP·90·2000
SP·91·1992
and $uppoIts ,.
SP·92·1999
51'·93·1999 FOfginos for Valves. Ranges. and Fining. and 0It>e< Pipng Component.· Liquid Penetrant

SP·9(· I999

SP .gs..2006
SP.gs·2001
SP.g7·2006
SP..gs·2001
SP·9\l-lgg(
SP· l 00-2002
SP· l 01· 1989
SP· l (l2· 1989 "
SP· l (w·2003
SP· l (l5.1998
SP· l (l6.2003
SP· l (l6.2002
SP· l (l9.1997
SP·l 1(1.1996
SP·l11 ·2001
SP·112· 1999 -VIsual en:! Taclile ~ethod. ThI:I SP mul! be SOlI! wiII'l • lG-wrl""" . three
, Aotitb\ll Compar1OlOrI may be SOld """"lIllely.
SP·113·2001
$1'·114·2001
SP·115·2006
$1'·116·2003
SP·117·2006
$P·118·2007 , Flangeless. Threaded & WeIdI"Il elld,(Chemical & PetrcIaum ReI;""!)' Seovia!)
$P·119·2003 ,
$P·12Q·2OOE! Stem $teet Valves (Design Requlrel'nenta)
$P·12J.2006 for Ris;ng Stem Steel Valves
$P·122·2005
$P·123·1998
SP·124·2(101
SP·I25·2000
SP·I26·2OO(I
SP·127·2001
SP·I28·2006
51'·129·2003
SP· I 30-2003
SP · 13 1·2OO(
SP · I32·2OO(
SP· I33·2005
SP·13(·2OO6a
SP· l 35-2006
real'lirmecl withcuIt _,,"Ai ... changes

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01 lIuh.. iIHlh'll ~ I """oallOn. the MSS 'IIIlIdaws lis $I ,"....<1 Pno 1M - in such MIS..,
Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.
127 Park Street, N.E., Vienna, VA 22180-4620 (703) • 281-6613 Fax" (703) 281-6671

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