NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION

GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

GES J.07

SOLENOID OPERATED VALVES

Rev Date Description Checked Approved

0 1999 Issued for Implementation DL

Compiled by Teknica (UK) Ltd

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INDEX

SEC TITLE PAGE

1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION 4

1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Other NOC Specifications 4
1.3 Data Sheet 4

2.0 DEFINITIONS 4

2.1 Technical 4
2.2 Contractual 5

3.0 DESIGN 5

3.1 Codes and Standards 5

3.2 Solenoid Valves 6

4.0 MATERIALS 7

4.1 Materials 7
4.2 Service 7

5.0 MANUFACTURE 7

5.1 QA/QC 9
5.2 Certification and Labelling 9

6.0 INSTALLATION 8

7.0 INSPECTION 9

7.1 Procedures 9
7.2 Tagging 9
7.3 Nameplates 9

8.0 TESTING 3

8.1 Factory Testing 8

8.2 Field Testing 8
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SEC TITLE PAGE

9.0 DOCUMENTATION 8

9.1 Introduction 9
9.2 Schedules and Reports 9
9.3 Final Records, Documents and Manuals 9

10.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT 10

10.1 Painting and Coatings 10

10.2 Spares 10
10.3 Packing and Storage 10
10.4 Shipping 10
10.5 Warranty 10

DATA SHEET (1)

Solenoid Operated Valve
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1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 This specificaion covers the minimum requirements for the design, specification, material selection,
installation, inspection, testing, documentation and preparation for shipment of solenoid valves.

1.1.2 This specification applies to solenoid valves for refineries, onshore oil and gas installations and
processing facilities for directly purchased items.

1.1.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall comply fully with the provisions laid down in this specification. Any
exception must be authorised in writing by the Owner.

1.1.4 In the event of any conflict between this specification and the Data Sheets, or with any applicable
Codes and Standards, the Vendor/Contractor shall inform the Owner and obtain written clarification or
authorisation from the Owner before proceeding with the work.

1.1.5 This general specification together with Data Sheet(s) and Material Requisition, will form part of the
Purchase Order/Contract.

1.2 Other NOC Specifications

The following NOC General Engineering Specifications are an integral part of this specification and
any non-compliant will have to be approved by the Owner.

GES A.06 Site Data

GES J.15 Instrument Air Supplies

GES J.16 Instrument Cable and Cabling

GES J.17 Earthing of Instrument Systems

GES L.35 Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas

1.3 Data Sheet

The technical data supplied by the Owner is given on the Data Sheet(s) included at the end of this
specification. The Vendor/Contractor shall complete the Data Sheet(s) with the remaining information.

2.0 DEFINITIONS

2.1 Technical

The technical term used in this specification are defined as follows:

Cv

Valve coefficient relates flow to pressure drop. More specifically, it represents the quantity of water, in
USGPM, that will pass through the valve when the pressure drop across the valve is 1 psi.

2.2 Contractual
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The commercial terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

Owner

The oil and gas company, an associate or subsidiary, who is the end user of the equipment and facilities.

Vendor

The company supplying the equipment and material.

Contractor

The main contractor for a defined piece of work.

Sub-Contractor

A company awarded a contract by a Contractor to do part of the work awarded to the Contractor.

Inspection Authority

The organisation representing the Owner or Contractor that verifies that the equipment and facilities
have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of this
specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.

Inspector

A qualified individual representing the Owner or Contractor or the assigned Inspection Authority, who
verifies that the equipment and facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in
accordance with the requirements of this specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.

3.0 DESIGN

3.1 Codes and Standards

The solenoid valve design shall comply with this specification and the following Codes and Standards:

Unless otherwise specified in the Purchase Order/Contract, the current editions of the Codes and
Standards at the time of order shall be used.

ANSI/UL 1203-1988 Explosion-proof and Dust Ignition-proof Electrical Equipment

for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations.

BS 2757 Method of determining the Thermal Classification of

Electrical Insulation.

BS 5345: Parts 1 to 7 Selection, Installation and Maintenance of Electrical

Apparatus in Explosive Atmospheres.

IEC 79: Parts 1 to 15 Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Atmospheres.

IEC 529 Classification of Degrees of Protection Provided by

Enclosures.

NEC, NFPA 70 Article 500 Hazardous (Classified Locations).

NEMA MG 1-1.65 Insulation Classification.

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NEMA Enclosure Types.

3.2 Solenoid Valves

3.2.1 General

(a) A solenoid valve is operated by a built-in actuator in the form of an electrical coil (solenoid) and a
plunger. Solenoid valves are normally used as three or five way pilots for the operation of air
actuated on/off process valves for ESD or sequence applications, sample valves, dampers etc.
Solenoid valves shall not be used to directly switch process fluid unless agreed with the Owner.

(b) The solenoid valve capacity (Cv value) shall be sufficient to achieve the specified opening or
closing (stroking) time for the final process valve. The minimum port size in the solenoid valve
shall be stated by the solenoid valve Vendor/Contractor and shall be taken into account when
calculating the stroking time.

(c) The use of pilot operated solenoid valves is not recommended. Where the service may require
ports in excess of 0.5 in (12mm), (e.g. on long stroke, large volume pneumatic cylinder actuators),
volume booster relays, quick exhaust valves operating in conjunction with the solenoid valves
shall be considered.

(d) The cases and enclosures of solenoid valves installed outdoors shall give protection to IP 65 (to
IEC 529) or NEMA 4.

(e) The solenoid valves shall be capable of a minimum of 106 operations without failure.

3.2.2 Electrical

(a) Coils for solenoid valves shall preferably be specified either for operation at 24 V DC or 110 V
DC or 120 V AC, 50 or 60 Hz. On existing plant, the operating voltage will be determined by the
available existing supply, whilst for new plant, the voltage will be dependent on the allowable
voltage drop in field cables of reasonable cross-section. It should be noted that response times on
DC operation can be approximately 50% higher than on AC operation.

(b) Solenoid valve coils shall be moulded (silicon impregnated) and encapsulated and specified for
continuous duty at the rated voltage and frequency.

(c) The solenoid shall be capable of operating at the nominal voltage ± 10%.

(d) The solenoid coils shall use BS 2757 or NEMA Class F insulation, as a minimum, in all general
services. BS 2757 or NEMA Class H insulation shall be used as a minimum in all emergency
shutdown services.

(e) The solenoid shall be fitted with voltage suppression diodes, preferably integral with the coil, to
eliminate the generation of high voltages when the coil is de-energised.

(f) Intrisically safe, low power solenoid valves may be used where the Owner's preference is for an
intrinsically safe system.

(g) The solenoids shall be provided with integral function box with terminals. Flying leads shall be
wired to the terminals. The cable entry shall be stated on the Data Sheets and shall be 0.75 in NPT
or 20mm ISO. Terminals shall be suitable for 2.5mm2 cable. Both junction box and terminals
shall be suitable for the hazardous area classification.

(h) Solenoid valves used in hazardous areas shall be certified by an approved body for use in
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accordance with the area classification. The requirements shall be detailed on the Data Sheets.

(i) Solenoid operated valves without manual reset facilities are preferred. Emergency shutdown duty
solenoid operated valves shall not have manual reset. On other duties the solenoid valves may be
specified to be either automatically, electrically or manually reset depending on the project
requirements. These shall be detailed on the Data Sheets.

4.0 MATERIALS

4.1 Materials

4.1.1 The valve bodies and trims of solenoid valves on air services shall be manufactured from type 304 or
316 stainless steel.

4.1.2 Where solenoid valves are approved for installation directly in process lines the construction material
shall comply with the requirements of the piping specification.

4.1.3 Brass or aluminium shall not be used for solenoid valve bodies or trims on any service.

4.2 Service

4.2.1 All parts exposed to the process fluid shall be resistant to the corrosive properties of that fluid.

4.2.2 No copper or copper bearing alloys shall be used in solenoid valve components in contact with process
fluids, or in locations where exposure to sour gases (containing sulphur compounds) may occur.

5.0 MANUFACTURE

5.1 QA/QC

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit to the Owner, for approval, details of his proposed quality
assurance and quality control plan.

5.2 Certification and Labelling

5.2.1 Solenoid operated valves shall be certified as being suitable for installation and operation in accordance
with the specified area classification. The certification of valves for use in hazardous areas (normally
Ex 'd' or 'Explosion-proof') shall be by CSA (Canadian), FMA or UL (USA), BASEEFA (UK) or to
IEC/CENELEC Standards.

5.2.2 All solenoid valves shall be provided with identification tag plates and manufacturer's nameplates.

5.2.3 The solenoid identification tag plate shall be stainless steel, engraved or stamped with the valve tag
number and securely attached to the valve.

5.2.4 The valve identification tag plate shall not be part of the manufacturer's nameplate.

5.2.5 All solenoid valves shall be provided with a permanently attached manufacturer's nameplate which shall
include, where relevant, the following information:

Manufacturered name, Model and Serial Number

Date of Manufacture
Company Purchase Order/Contract Number
Rating of pressure retaining parts
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Materials of wetted parts
Operating voltage and frequency
Electrical Certification details

6.0 INSTALLATION

6.1 Solenoid valves operating in conjunction with process valves without positioner shall be installed
directly in the instrument air line to the actuator. Where solenoid valves operate in conjunction with
control valves with positioners they shall be installed between the position output and the actuators.

6.2 Solenoid valves which have flying leads shall be provided with a junction box, suitable for the
hazardous area and complete with 2.5mm2 terminals for the termination of the leads.

7.0 INSPECTION

7.1 Procedures

7.1.1 It is normally not necessary to inspect solenoid valves at the Vendor/Contractor's premises before
shipment.

7.1.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall ensure that internal inspection is carried out in accordance with the
Vendor/Contractor's Quality Plan.

7.1.3 All valves shall be checked for damage and conformity to the Purchase Order/Contract immediately on
receipt at site.

7.1.4 All valves for installation in hazardous areas shall be checked to ensure the suitability of the protection
for the relevant area classification.

7.2 Tagging

The valves shall be checked to ensure that all valves have been correctly tagged and identified.

7.3 Nameplates

Nameplate details of each valve (See Section 5.2.5 (e)) shall be checked.

8.0 TESTING

8.1 Factory Testing

8.1.1 Witnessed factory testing of standard solenoid valves at the Vendor/Contractor's premises shall not
normally be required. The Vendor/Contractor may be requested to supply the results of internal testing
of minimum solenoid hold-in and drop-out voltages (or currents), and valve leakage.

8.1.2 Witnessed testing may be required if:

valves have undergone major modification to meet specific requirements,

valve is a new or unproven model,
Vendor/Contractor is a newly qualified manufacturer.
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8.2 Field Testing

8.2.1 Solenoid valve identification tag plates and manufacturer's nameplates shall be inspected to ensure that
all data is supplied and is correct.

8.2.2 Solenoid valves shall be checked to ensure that these are free from damage, function correctly and are
completely in accordance with the specification.

8.2.3 Solenoid valves shall be tested for operation and leak tightness in a fully equipped workshop before
installation.

8.2.4 All tests shall simulate, as far as is reasonably practicable, the design process conditions.

9.0 DOCUMENTATION

9.1 Introduction

The Vendor/Contractor shall complete the Data Sheets which form an attachment to the materials
requisition. As a minimum, the following listed documents shall be provided by the Vendor/Contractor:

Assembly drawings,
Priced spare parts list,
Hazardous Area Certificates with each valve.

9.2 Schedule and Reports

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his tender a preliminary Quality Control Plan.

9.3 Final Records, Documents and Manuals

The Vendor/Contractor shall supply six copies of the operation and maintenance manuals and
installation documentation and two copies of the Data Books before delivery of the valves.

10.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT

10.1 Painting and Coatings

10.1.1 Epoxy paint to Vendor/Contractor's standard shall be applied provided this is compatible with the stated
climatic conditions.

10.1.2 Stainless steel bodies shall be left unpainted.

10.2 Spares

10.2.1 Where practicable, standard solenoid housing and valve body housings shall be specified to minimise
the spare parts inventory.

10.2.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall submit a priced list of required spare parts for 2 year period of continuous
operation.
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10.2.3 Where large quantities of similar types of valves are purchased, consideration shall be given to the
provision of representative complete units as spares.

10.3 Packing and Storage

10.3.1 The valve shall be securely packaged so that they are protected against external damage.

10.3.2 The packaging shall be sealed water tight and shall include a desiccant to prevent the ingress of
moisture.

10.3.3 Valve ports shall be protected by metal, wood or plastic plugs, or caps.

10.4 Shipping

The valves shall not leave the Vendor/Contractor's works for shipment until the release has been
approved by the Owner's Inspector.

10.5 Warranty

The Vendor/Contractor shall warrant all materials and services supplied against any defect, for a
minimum period of 24 months after commissioning, or 24 months from the date of delivery to site,
whichever is the shorter period, or for the period stipulated in the Purchase Order/Contract.

Should any item be found defective, the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated
with restoring the equipment to the standard specified in the Purchase Order/Contract.

The Vendor/Contractor shall undertake to carry out the repair or replacement in an expeditious manner.

The terms and conditions of the Warranty shall be additional to any other requirements specified in the
Purchase Order/Contract.
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1 VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
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3 GENERAL
4 Tag No.
5 Service
6 Associated Device/Tag No.
7 P & ID No.
8 Manufacturer
9 Model No.
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12 Process Fluid
13 Pressure Normal Design
14 Temperature Normal Design
15 Max. Flow Rate
16 Mol. Weight
17 Normal S.G. Z Cp/Cv
18 Viscosity
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20 Required Cv
21 Actual Cv
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23 VALVE BODY
24 Type
25 Body Size
26 Port Size
27 Rating & Type of Connection
28 Body Material
29 Internal Materials
30 Diaphragm Material
31 Seals/Seats
32 Coil Voltage
33 Coil Insulation Class
34 Direct/Pilot Operated
35 Pull-In Current/Holding Current
36 Response Time
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6 Degree of Protection
7 Electrical Entry Size/Thread
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11 Local Manual Over-ride
12 Manual Reset
13 Exhaust Port Diffuser
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