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Table of Contents

1.0 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................................5

1.1 Summary .............................................................................................................................................5
A. Scope of Specification...................................................................................................................5
B. Work Not Included ........................................................................................................................5
C. Related Specifications ...................................................................................................................5
D. Supplied by Seller .........................................................................................................................5
E. Terminology ..................................................................................................................................6
1.2 References ...........................................................................................................................................7
A. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) ...................................................................7
B. API (American Petroleum Institute)..............................................................................................7
C. ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing).................................................................7
D. MSS (Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry).......................7
E. NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) .................................................................8
F. Precedence of Requirements .........................................................................................................8
1.3 Submittals............................................................................................................................................8
A. Certificate of Compliance..............................................................................................................8
B. Manufacturer's Test Reports (MTR)..............................................................................................9
C. Welding Procedures.......................................................................................................................9
D. Supply of Drawings.....................................................................................................................10
E. Hydrotest Certification ................................................................................................................10
F. Maximum Field Pressure Test.....................................................................................................10
1.4 Quality Assurance.............................................................................................................................10
A. Inspection Authority....................................................................................................................10
B. Refurbishment .............................................................................................................................11
C. Major Repairs ..............................................................................................................................11

2.0 PRODUCTS.................................................................................................................................................11
2.1 General ..............................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Materials............................................................................................................................................11
A. Valve Design ...............................................................................................................................11
B. Valve Seat ...................................................................................................................................11
C. Valve Gate...................................................................................................................................12
D. Trim.............................................................................................................................................12
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E. Stem Packing...............................................................................................................................12
F. Bonnet Joint Gaskets ...................................................................................................................12
G. Bonnet Bolting ............................................................................................................................13
2.3 Design Criteria..................................................................................................................................13
A. Dimensions..................................................................................................................................13
B. Sour or H2S Service.....................................................................................................................13
C. No Copper ...................................................................................................................................13
D. Welded-on-Flanges......................................................................................................................13
E. Flange Finish ...............................................................................................................................13
F. Backseat ......................................................................................................................................13
G. Body Tappings ............................................................................................................................13
H. Gear Operators ............................................................................................................................14
I. Tapped Bolt Holes.......................................................................................................................14
2.4 Fabrication ........................................................................................................................................14
A. Fabrication by Welding ...............................................................................................................14
B. Repairs.........................................................................................................................................14
C. Modification of New Valves .......................................................................................................14
2.5 Inspection And Tests ........................................................................................................................15
A. Pressure Testing ..........................................................................................................................15
B. Examination.................................................................................................................................15
2.6 Identification And Tagging..............................................................................................................16
A. Marking .......................................................................................................................................16
B. Tagging........................................................................................................................................16
2.7 Preparation For Shipment ...............................................................................................................17

3.0 EXECUTION...............................................................................................................................................18

4.0 ATTACHMENTS........................................................................................................................................18
4.1 Attachment 01 – Cast Valves / Additional Examination Requirements ......................................18
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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Summary

A. Scope of Specification

1. This specification covers the requirements for purchase of knife gate valves.

2. This specification is to supplement the Item Description shown in the Bills of Material.

B. Work Not Included

1. Installation

Installation of valves is not included in Supplier's scope except to the extent of providing
installation instructions as part of the Submittals.

2. Maintenance and Repair

Maintenance and repair of material after receipt and acceptance by authorized personnel,
and jobsite storage, is not included in Supplier's scope except where warranty repairs are
determined to be required.

C. Related Specifications

Work in this specification shall be coordinated with Marafiq Engineering Specifications:

 MQ-SP-P-5022: Piping Traceability and Certification

 MQ-SP-P-4013: General Specification for Positive Material Identification (PMI)

D. Supplied by Seller

1. Supply of Material

a. Seller's scope shall include the supply of material as specified in the PO (Purchase
Order) and any written clarifications thereto, any modifications necessary to meet
the requirements of the Item Description, and additional engineering notes in the
PO, examination and testing, preparation of the material for shipment, suitable
packaging, and manufacturer's warranty.

b. All valves shall be clearly marked with country of origin in accordance with
applicable government regulations. In addition, materials shall be produced by
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manufacturers specifically listed in the Marafiq Approved Vendors List (AVL).

Any materials deviating from these requirements must have prior written
authorization or shall be subject to rejection or additional verification or testing at
Seller's expense.

2. Equivalent Manufacturers

Items specified or referenced by manufacturer and figure number are not intended to
exclude similar items offered by other manufacturers. Engineering data for products
made by reputable manufacturers and of comparable type, quality, and characteristics
may be submitted for evaluation.

3. Refurbished Material

All valves furnished shall be original manufacturer's production. Reconditioned or new

surplus valves shall not be furnished without prior written authorization.

4. Approved Manufacturer

a. The approved manufacturer, shown below the Item Description on the PO, is the
manufacturer and figure number accepted by Marafiq., No other valve
manufacturer may be furnished other than that shown, unless it is approved by
Marafiq Piping Engineering

E. Terminology

1. Authorized or Authorization: It is intended that this means authorized or authorization by

Marafiq Piping Engineering.

2. Major Repairs: Repairs defined as major in ASTM A217.

3. Minor Repairs: Repairs not defined as major repairs.

4. Critical Areas: Areas for radiographic coverage, which shall be a matter of agreement
between Marafiq and the Manufacturer.

5. Casting Quality Factor: A factor Ec assigned to the quality of castings defined by the
applicable Piping Code, i.e. ASME B31.1, B31.3.

6. 100 Percent Examination: Referring to 100 percent volumetric examination by

radiography or 100 percent of exterior surface examination by dye penetrant or magnetic
particle, shall be as defined in the PO or ID and shall not be required unless so stated.
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7. Refurbishment: The furnishing of valves that are not new; i.e., not the original
manufacturer's production.

1.2 References

The publications listed below form part of this specification. Each publication shall be the latest
revision and addendum in effect on the date this specification is issued for construction unless noted
otherwise. Except as modified by the requirements specified herein or the details of the drawings,
Work included in this specification shall conform to the applicable provisions of these publications.

A. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

 B31.1 Power Piping

 B31.3 Process Piping
 SECTION VIII, DIV. I - Pressure Vessels
 SECTION IX - Welding Qualifications
 B1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads
 B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
 B16.1 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings Classes 25, 125, and 250
 B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanges Fittings
 B16.10 Face-to-face and End-to-end Dimensions of Valves
 B16.34 Valves - Flanged, Threaded and Welding End
 B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges
 B31.1 Power Piping
 B31.3 Process Piping

B. API (American Petroleum Institute)

 598 Valve Inspection and Test

 600 Steel Gate Valves - Flanged and Butt-welding Ends, Bolted Bonnets

C. ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing)

 SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice for Nondestructive Testing Personnel

Qualification and Certification

D. MSS (Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry)

 SP-6 Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End
Flanges of Valves and Fittings
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 SP-25 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions
 SP-42 Class 150 Corrosion Resistant Gate, Globe, Angle and Check Valves
with Flanged and Butt Weld Ends
 SP-44 Steel Pipeline Flanges
 SP-53 Quality Standard for Steel Castings and Forging for Valves, Flanges, Fittings
and Other Piping Components - Magnetic Particle Examination Method
 SP-54 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges and Fittings, and Other
Piping Components
 SP-55 Quality Standard for Steel Casting for Valves, Flanges, Fittings and Other
Piping Component - Visual Method for Evaluation of Surface Irregularities
 SP-61 Pressure Testing of Steel Valves
 SP-81 Stainless Steel, Bonnetless, Flanged, Wafer Knife Gate Valves
 SP-93 Quality Standard for Steel Castings and Forging for Valves, Flanges and Fittings
and Other Piping Components - Liquid Penetrant Examination Method
 SP-94 Quality Standard for Ferritic and Martensitic Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges,
Fittings, and Other Piping Components - Ultrasonic Examination Method

E. NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers)

 MR0103 Materials Resistant to Sulfide Stress Cracking in Corrosive Petroleum Refining

Environments

F. Precedence of Requirements

1. Any conflict in technical requirements shall be resolved in the following order of

precedence:

a. Technical requirements specified in the RFQ or PO, as applicable, and identified

as Additional Technical Requirements or Engineering Notes.

b. The Item Description as shown on the Bills of Material.

c. The requirements of this specification.

d. The requirements of any referenced code or standard.

1.3 Submittals

A. Certificate of Compliance

1. Supplier shall furnish certification of compliance to all requirements of the Purchase

Order as required by the Attachment 01 to this Specification, Supplier Drawing & Data
Commitment Form (attached to PO). The certification shall include Marafiq PO number,
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Item Code Numbers, name and address of Supplier, and shall be certified by the
Supplier’s Q.A. Manager or authorized agent.

2. The following apply to all valves with body and bonnet material specified to an ASME
(SA or SB) specification in the Item Description.

a. Supplier shall furnish Manufacturer's certification of compliance with the

referenced ASME specification for the body, bonnet and bonnet bolting. The
documents shall be identified with PO Number and Item Code Number and shall
be signed by Manufacturer's authorized agent.

b. ASTM materials may be substituted for materials specified as ASME, provided

that the ASME specification is indicated (below the title) to be identical with the
corresponding ASTM specification for the grade, class, or type produced.
Manufacturer shall state the dual compliance on the Certification of Compliance.
ASTM specification material substitutions shall be submitted for evaluation at the
time of quotation.

B. Manufacturer's Test Reports (MTR)

A complete MTR (Manufacturer Test Report) showing results of all chemistry and physical tests
shall be available for impact tested steels, chrome steel, stainless steel, and nickel alloy valves.
The MTR shall include, as a minimum, name of supplier, name of prime material manufacturer
and plant location, Marafiq PO number, Item Code Number, material specification, grade and
class, actual test results of chemical analysis and mechanical properties and certified by Quality
Control Manager or representative. MTR’s shall be furnished to buyer only as required by the
Supplier Drawing & Data Commitment Form (attached to PO).

C. Welding Procedures

If specified in the PO or in the Item Description, and if valves are manufactured with pressure
retaining welds (including seal welds and where castings are repaired by welding), Supplier
shall furnish Manufacturer’s welding procedures, ASME QW-482, and PQR (Procedure
Qualifications Record) QW-483 for Marafiq Welding Engineering acceptance. The procedures
and qualifications shall be in accordance with ASME Section IX and shall specify the maximum
allowable fit-up offset and misalignment for girth and miter joint butt welds. The qualification
shall include hardness testing in accordance with the applicable Piping Code, i.e. ASME B31.3
or B31.1. The hardness testing shall be performed on the base metal, weld metal, and the heat
affected zone and after any required heat treatment.
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D. Supply of Drawings

1. Supplier shall furnish with quotation dimensional drawings or catalog cuts for all valves.
Requirements for submittal of drawings after award of order shall be as required by the
Supplier Drawing & Data Commitment Form (attached to PO).

2. Certified Dimensional Outline drawings shall be furnished for all knife gate valves and
enclosed manual gear operator and materials of construction with referenced material
specification.

3. Supplier shall be prepared to furnish, on request, dimensional drawings showing stem or

shaft sealing design and number of size of packing rings or stem seals required for each
type and size of valve in the Purchase Order.

4. Total weight, including operator, shall be shown on the drawings furnished.

E. Hydrotest Certification

Supplier shall furnish certification of hydrotest in accordance with Paragraph 2.5.A. of this
specification. The test results may be included in the Manufacturer's Test (MTR) Report.

F. Maximum Field Pressure Test

The supplier shall furnish the maximum allowable hydrostatic shell and seat test pressures that
valves can be subject to during field pressure testing, for all knife gate valves.

1.4 Quality Assurance

A. Inspection Authority

Examination or tests may be reviewed or witnessed by Marafiq or its authorized agent at

Supplier's or Manufacturer's facility.

1. A general inspection of the facility for quality control procedures may be made as
selected by Inspector.

2. Valve castings shall have visual inspection in accordance with MSS SP-55 as selected by
Inspector.

3. Repairs shall be inspected as selected by Inspector after the repairs have been made.
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B. Refurbishment

1. Refurbishment is not permitted unless specifically authorized in writing by Marafiq.

2. Modification of new valves is permitted only if specifically authorized, and if the

requirements of Section 2.4C are satisfied.

C. Major Repairs

Major repairs shall not be performed without authorization. Welding procedures may be
furnished for evaluation as an alternative to this requirement.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 General

Valves shall be in accordance with the general requirements of ASME B16.34, except as noted below.

2.2 Materials

A. Valve Design

1. Bonnetless Knife Gate valves shall comply with requirements of MSS SP-81.

2. Knife Gate Valves with bolted bonnets shall comply with MSS SP-42 in so far as
applicable.

B. Valve Seat

1. Elastomer, polyurethane, Teflon or any soft seats shall provide bubble-tight shutoff in
accordance with API 598.

2. Metal seats shall be of the material specified in the Item Description. Seat leakage rates
shall be in accordance with API 598.

3. Reinforced thermosetting resin material used in seats shall be made from the resin
specified in the Item Description. No resin substitution shall be permitted without
authorization.

4. Stellite faced seats shall be of No. 6 composition or equal, per AWS A5.13 Grade
CoCrA.
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C. Valve Gate

1. Steel gates shall have a finish of 0.6 micrometer (32 microinch) Ra or smoother.

2. Gates shall have a knife edge unless specified in the Item Description as square edge.

3. Reinforced thermosetting resin material used as a gate shall be made from the resin
specified in the Item Description. No resin substitution shall be permitted without
authorization from Marafiq Engineering.

4. Gates shall be the same material or a higher alloy than the specified body material.

5. Austenitic stainless steels shall be furnished in the solution annealed condition.

D. Trim

Where Stellited Seats and Gate is specified, both the seats and the gate shall be hardfaced.
Hardfacing shall be of No. 6 composition or equal, per AWS A5.13 grade CoCrA. For trim
materials that API 600 does not specify hardnesses, there shall be a minimum differential
hardness of 50 BHN between the seating surfaces and the gate surfaces.

E. Stem Packing

1. When graphite packing is specified in the Item Description, packing shall be a graphited,
braided non-asbestos packing suitable for 425 degrees C (800 degrees F) steam or
petroleum services and containing a sacrificial metal corrosion inhibitor, or pure graphite
foil packing suitable for 425 degrees C (800 degrees F) oxidizing services with braided
graphite fiber rings on the top and bottom of the packing stack.

2. Where TFE packing is specified in the Item Description, it may be either braided non-
asbestos packing impregnated with TFE, or braided pure PTFE packing, or pure virgin
TFE chevron rings. Graphite is not permitted in any TFE packing, unless specified in the
purchase description as Teflon filled with graphite.

3. Other materials used as packing shall be specified in the Item Description or approved as
a substitution by Marafiq Piping Engineering. Maximum temperature limits of the
materials shall be available upon request.

F. Bonnet Joint Gaskets

Gaskets shall conform to the requirements of API 600. For round bonnets, gaskets shall be
spiral wound metal with filler. Metal windings shall be type 304 stainless minimum, and filler
shall be non-asbestos or graphite, unless otherwise stated in the purchase description.
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G. Bonnet Bolting

Bolting shall be ASTM A193 Grade B7 with ASTM A194 Grade 2H nuts unless otherwise
specified in the purchase description. Bolt protrusion through the nut shall be 1-1/2 threads
maximum.

2.3 Design Criteria

A. Dimensions

Valves shall have end-to-end dimensions in accordance with the Item Description.

B. Sour or H2S Service

Materials furnished for valves where the Item Description states “for sour service” or “for H2S
service” shall be in accordance with NACE MR0103.

C. No Copper

Valves specified in the Item Description as "No Copper Permitted" shall not have copper or
copper bearing alloy materials (except trace elements) used in their construction. This includes
internal and external parts such as trim, backseat, yoke bushing or stem nut, and gland follower.

D. Welded-on-Flanges

Flanged end valves with welded on flanges are not permitted. Butt weld ends machined from
flanged valves are not permitted.

E. Flange Finish

The finish for gasket surfaces of flanged ends shall be in accordance with ASME B16.5.

F. Backseat

Bonneted gate valves shall have backseating designs to permit repacking under pressure while
the valve is in the open position.

G. Body Tappings

Location and designation of body tappings, when so specified in the purchase description.
Tappings shall be taper pipe threaded in accordance with ASME B1.20.1 and shall be fitted with
solid forged plugs of the same basic metallurgy as the valve body. Socket welding openings
shall be in accordance with ASME B16.11 and shall be fitted with plastic plugs.
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H. Gear Operators

Gear operators shall be fully enclosed type with cast housing, and furnished with a stem
protector. Enclosures fabricated from sheet metal are not permitted.

Gear operators shall be sized to operate the valve under full differential pressure unless a lower
maximum differential is stated. Maximum allowable rim pull is 350 N.

I. Tapped Bolt Holes

Tapped bolt holes in valve bodies, such as in lug type or single flange valves, shall be threaded
in accordance with ASME B1.1. Threads shall be the Coarse Thread Series (UNC) through 1
inch bolt size and the 8 Pitch Thread Series (8UN) for bolt sizes of 1-1/8 inch and larger, with a
Class 2B tolerance.

2.4 Fabrication

A. Fabrication by Welding

Valves fabricated entirely or partially by welding, not including seal welds of bonnets, shall
comply with the design requirements of this specification except where specially authorized.
Welding procedures per Paragraph 1.3.C. are required for authorization.

B. Repairs

Minor casting repairs shall conform to the ASTM specification referenced for manufacture.
Limitations on imperfections and method and extent of required examination for repairs shall be
the same as required for the original castings. Repair of castings by peening or impregnation
with metallic or non-metallic materials is prohibited.

C. Modification of New Valves

1. Modifications

Modifications to valves that have been completely assembled and pressure tested by the
manufacturer shall conform to one of the following, as applicable.

a. Modifications By Manufacturer

When modifications have been performed by the manufacturer of the valve, the
completely modified valve shall be pressure tested in accordance with Paragraph
2.5.A.
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b. Modifications by Other than Manufacturer: Modifications shall be described in the

quotation and shall contain the information listed below:

(1) Extent of modification (packing change, new seat material, re-facing of

flange faces).

(2) Name of the firm performing modification.

(3) Statement of warranty.

2.5 Inspection And Tests

A. Pressure Testing

Valves shall be pressure tested in accordance with the standard to which they are manufactured.
All other valves shall be tested in accordance with the procedures of MSS SP-61 except that the
test pressure shall be as follows:

 Shell 1.5 × P
 Seat 1.0 × P

where P is the non-shock cold working pressure or WOG rating specified by the manufacturer.

Pressure testing of austenitic stainless steel valves shall conform to the following additional
requirements:

1. Only water containing less than 50 mg/liter (50 ppm) chlorides shall be used for pressure
testing.

2. Following pressure testing, the test water shall be immediately drained and valves shall
be dried by flowing with air or dry nitrogen.

3. The type or style of valve stem packing or stem seals used during pressure testing shall be
the same as that specified to be supplied with the valve.

4. Valves packed for vacuum (external pressure) shall be allowed the same leak rate as
defined for internal pressure.

B. Examination

1. Valves shall be subjected to Positive Material Identification (PMI) in accordance with

Marafiq Specification MQ-SP-M-4013.
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2. Other examination is required only where specified in the Item Description or the PO.

3. Surfaces to be examined shall be clean and free of surface conditions which may mask
unacceptable conditions.

4. Personnel performing or evaluating examinations, other than visual examination and

hardness testing, shall be qualified in accordance with the American Society of Non-
destructive Testing Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A. Only level II or III personnel
shall be authorized to interpret results for radiographic and ultrasonic examinations.

5. All valve castings shall meet the visual acceptance standards of MSS SP-55.

6. If radiographic examination is specified or performed, examination and acceptance

criteria shall follow MSS SP-54.

a. If “casting quality factor of 1.00” is specified in the Item Description, the

additional requirements of Attachment 02 of this Specification shall apply.

7. If magnetic particle examination is specified or performed, examination and acceptance

criteria shall follow MSS SP-53.

8. If liquid penetrant examination is specified or performed, examination and acceptance

criteria shall follow MSS SP-93.

9. If ultrasonic examination is specified or performed, examination and acceptance criteria

shall follow MSS SP-94.

10. Impact tests, if required by the material specification or Valve Purchase Description, shall
be in accordance with the applicable Piping Code, i.e. ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3,
ASME B31.4.

2.6 Identification And Tagging

A. Marking

Each valve shall be marked in strict accordance with MSS SP-25.

B. Tagging

1. Each valve shall be fitted with a rust-resistant metal tag securely attached with no less
than 6 tests of stainless steel wire. Paper or plastic tags are not acceptable.
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2. Tags shall normally be attached to the gland bolting. Tags on valves that do not have
gland bolting may be attached to the handwheel or other appropriate location.
Attachment of tags through bolt holes of end flanges is not permitted.

3. Each tag shall be stamped with the Item Code Number and the PO Number. Ink or paint
is not acceptable for marking. The Item Code Number is the number appearing directly
above the first line of each Item Description on the Bills of Material.

4. Where the item description specifies that the valve is for a specific service, the supplier
shall attach an additional tag spelling out this requirement.

Example: "FOR CHLORINE SERVICE"

5. The minimum dimensions for tags and wire shall be in accordance with the following:

(1) Size of Tag Round: 40 mm

Rectangular: 12 × 70 mm

(2) Tag Thickness 1.2 mm minimum

(3) Lettering Height 6 mm minimum

(4) Wire Diameter 1.2 mm minimum

Proper tagging is an important and essential link in the Material

Management system. It is imperative that the supplier comply with this
requirement.

2.7 Preparation For Shipment

A. Knife gate valves shall be in the closed position for shipment.

B. Valves shall be shipped with the correct stem packing installed and with the gland follower
sufficiently tightened to prevent loss of packing gland bolting during shipment.

C. Valves shall be prepared in such a manner as to avoid damage or atmospheric corrosion to

inside or outside surfaces, or parts, during storage or while in transit. Use API 600 as a
minimum standard of acceptance.

D. Un-machined exterior surfaces of ferritic valves shall be painted. Austenitic stainless steel
valves shall not be painted
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PURCHASE SPECIFICATION FOR KNIFE GATE VALVES

E. Austenitic stainless steel valves shall be protected from chlorine attack such as might occur
from exposure to salt water spray or atmosphere during shipment, cleaning, fabrication, testing
or storage. Protection shall also be provided when shipping by truck in areas where road salt is
used. Consideration shall be given to enclosing or wrapping in a vapor proof barrier material.

F. Unless export packaging is specified, valves may be shipped loose or packed in a box or crate.

G. If export packaging is specified, valves shall be shipped in wooden boxes or crates, individually
or collectively, in a manner to prevent shifting within the container.

H. Threaded and socket welding openings shall be closed with plastic or metal protectors to
exclude dirt and other foreign matter from the interior of the valves.

I. Flange facings and butt welding ends shall be protected over the entire gasket seating surface of
weld end with high-impact plastic covers and secured with lock plugs (integral or separate) or
steel strapping. Plastic end protectors of at least 12 mm thickness, secured with at least 4 bolts
or with steel strapping, are also acceptable. Wood, cardboard or pressboard end protectors
(which can absorb water) are not acceptable.

J. Carbon steel and ferritic alloy steel flanged and butt weld end valves shall have all end flange
facing and bevels coated with a solvent-removable or peelable rust preventative coating before
the end protectors are applied.

3.0 EXECUTION

Not applicable.

4.0 ATTACHMENTS

4.1 Attachment 01 – Cast Valves / Additional Examination Requirements

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CAST VALVES / ADDITIONAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

ADDITIONAL
EXAMINATION
REQUIREMENTS
Wherever ‘Casting Quality Factor of 1.00’, ‘Critical Service’, or ‘Category M
Service’ is specified in the Item Description or the Purchase Order, castings in all
materials shall have a casting quality factor E(C) of 1.00 according to ASME B31.3,
Chapter II - "Increased Casting Quality Factor E" Table 302.3.3D consisting of either
A or B, following:
A. Carbon Steel and Chrome-moly Alloy
1. All accessible exterior and interior surfaces of each casting in carbon steel
and chrome-moly alloy materials shall have dry powder magnetic particle
examination in accordance with MSS SP-53 with acceptance criteria in
accordance with MSS SP-53, using reference photographs in ASTM-E125.
2. Fully radiograph all critical areas as defined by the manufacturer and agreed
upon by Marafiq Piping Materials Engineer. Radiography shall be in
accordance with MSS SP-54 with acceptance criteria in accordance with
ASME/ B31.3, Chapter II - "Acceptance Levels For Castings" Table
302.3.3D and reference radiographs in ASTM-E446, E186, or E280 as
applicable.
B. Austenitic Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloys
1. All accessible exterior and interior surfaces of each casting in austenitic
stainless steel or nickel alloy castings shall have liquid dye penetrant
examination in accordance with ASTM-E165 with acceptance criteria in
accordance with Table 1 of MSS SP-53, using ASTM-E125 as a reference
for surface flaws.
2. Fully radiograph all critical areas as defined by the manufacturer and agreed
upon by Marafiq Piping Materials Engineer. Radiography shall be in
accordance with MSS SP-54 with acceptance criteria in accordance with
ASME/ B31.3, Chapter II - "Acceptance Levels For Castings" Table
302.3.3D and reference radiographs in ASTM-E446, E186, or E280 as
applicable.