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GCC STANDARDIZATION ORGANIZATION (GSO)

GSO 2451/2014 (E)

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Technical Specifications for Needle Valves in Water System

ICS : 23.060.01; 91.140.60

Technical Specifications for Needle Valves in Water System

Date of GSO Technical Council (34) : 2-3/3/1436h (24-25/12/2014)

Issuing Status : Standard
GSO STANDARD GSO 2451/2014

Foreword

GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) is a regional Organization which consists of the

National Standards Bodies of GCC member States. One of GSO main functions is to issue
Gulf Standards /Technical regulations through specialized technical committees (TCs).
GSO through the technical program of committee TC No. (TC10) "GSO Technical
Committee for Water Production, Transport and Distribution Equipment" has prepared this
Standard. The Draft Standard has been prepared by United Arab Emirates . The draft Standard
has been prepared based on relevant ADMO, International and National foreign Standards and
references.
This standard has been approved as a Gulf Standard by GSO Technical Council in its meeting
No.(34), held on 2-3/3/1436h (24-25/12/2014) .

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Technical Specifications for Needle Valves in Water System

1. SCOPE
This specification relates to the supply and installation of Axial Flow Control Valve
(Needle Valves type) and Accessories.
All materials shall be supplied as specified and shall be subjected to approval. The
material of the valve and accessories shall be free from scale, lamination, inherent
corrosion and any other defects. Valve and accessories shall be manufactured, inspected
and tested in accordance with the applicable codes and standards and shall be capable of
withstanding design conditions of the operating systems. The specifications provided
herein shall be supplemented with those provided in the Data Sheet. Valve manufacturer
shall be certified to ISO 9001:2008.
Contractor/Manufacturer shall further warranty the valve against manufacturing defects,
material failure and corrosion problems for five years from the date of supply.
2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems Requirements
BS EN 1074-1:2000 Valves for water supply. Fitness for purpose
requirements and appropriate verification
tests.General requirements
ASTM A536 - 84(2009) Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Grade
65/45/12 Castings
DIN 1693 GGG-50/40 Ductile Iron GGG-50/40 Pearlitic-ferritic nodular
cast iron
BS EN 1563:2011 Founding. Spheroidal graphite cast irons
grade EN-GJS-500-7
BS EN 10088-1:2005 Stainless steels - List of stainless steels
SS316
ISO 5208:2008 Industrial valves - Pressure testing of metallic
valves
DIN EN 12266-2:2012 Industrial valves - Testing of metallic valves -
Part 2: Tests, test procedures and acceptance
criteria - Supplementary requirements
ISO 5210:1991 Industrial valves -- Multi-turn valve actuator
attachments
ISO 5211 Industrial valves — Part-turn actuator
attachment.

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3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

3.1 Valve
Piping component which influences the fluid flow by opening, closing or partially
obstructing the passage of the fluid flow or by diverting or mixing the fluid flow.
3.2 Control Valve
A power operated device which changes the fluid flow rate in process control system. It
consists of a valve connected to an actuator with or without positioner that is capable of
changing the position of an obturator in the valve in response to a signal from the
controlling system.
3.3 Actuator
Any power operated device used to operate a valve. The device is designed to operate
using motive energy which may be electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc., or a
combination of these. Movement is limited by travel, torque or thrust.
3.4 Parts-Turn Actuator
Actuator which transmits torque to the valve for a rotation of one revolution or less. It
does not have to be capable of withstanding axial thrust.
3.5 Gearbox
Any mechanism designed to reduce the torque required to operate a valve.
3.6 Driving Shaft
Shaft connected to the obturator to operate the valve in the case of a multi-shaft valve.
3.7 KTW / W270
KTW / W270 approval KTW-Guideline: Guideline for the Hygienic Assessment of
Organic Materials in Contact with Drinking water
3.8 UBA Guideline
Guidelines of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) Relevance in Respect of the
German Legislation Thomas Rapp Section II 3.4 Distribution of Drinking Water
4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Design

The Needle valves shall be utilized and designed to regulate water flow
accurately in water piping system. The flow regulation happen through the
axial movement of a piston, operated by a rod and crank mechanism.

The sizing of the valve shall be designed & guaranteed for cavitation free
performance in the entire operating range of flow and pressure with linear flow
characteristic.

The valve shall be equipped with modulating actuator with local & remote
control facility.

Installed in horizontal or vertical pipes according to the flow arrow cast on
pipe.

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Size designed according to flow and Pressure.

In Nominal size reduction, achieving the transition to the pipe nominal size is
recommended with abrupt extension flanges.

For velocities above 1.5 m/s it is recommended a straight pipe section of at
least 3-5 x DN upstream and 5-10x DN downstream of the valve.

The feet cast onto the housings are solely for supporting the valve and not as a
pipe fixing point.

If the needle valve used in the bottom outlet, an appropriately venting device
must be installed downstream if the valve does not pump directly into the open
air. If the valve pumps directly into the open air, a venting device is not
necessary and the valve should equipped with an outlet flange only.

The following requirements of actuators can be inserted directly at the end of
the actuator.
1 - The stem gearbox can be direct combined with

handwheel

square stem cap

headstocks with handwheel and stem extension

headstocks with electric rotary actuator and spindle extension

2- For the use of electric rotary actuators in combination with spur gearing
the stem gearbox is supplemented with a drive flange.
4.2 Class
The valves and associated equipment shall be designed and suitable for operation in
the climatic conditions of the Member States.
The valves shall be suitable for handling desalinated water, well water and/or a
mixture of both unless specifically mentioned otherwise.
The Contractor is referred to the General Technical Requirements of the contract
which details the climatic conditions that may be encountered at site.
4.3 Codes & Standard
Needle Valves shall conform to BSEN 1074-1 or its approved equivalent standard.
4.4 Performance
The valves shall have flanged ends of appropriate design and drilling system to be
capable of functioning with the specified working pressure.
4.5 Materials
The valves components shall be manufactured from the following materials (unless
otherwise specified).
4.5.1 Body
The body shall be made of Ductile Iron to any of the following

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ASTM A536 - 84(2009) grade 65/45/12

DIN 1693 GGG-50/40

BS EN 1563:2011 grade EN-GJS 400-15/ 500-7

ISO

4.5.2 Piston
The valve PISTON and associated parts shall be stainless steel -316/316-L or
Duplux Stainless Steel or Special brass.
4.5.3 Vaned Ring, Seat Ring
Rings shall be either Stainless Steel or bronze
4.5.4 Slotted Cylinder, (Anticavitation Trim)
Anti-cavitations trim shall be Stainless Steel-316/316-L.
4.5.5 Gaskets/Seals

Gasket for PN 16 shall be rubber reinforced with cotton of thickness not less
than 3 mm.

The rating of the gasket shall be same as that of the valve.

In higher pressure gasket shall be in a range of high quality and performance
asbestos free material that have been proven in service

EPDM “O” ring / Elastomer / KTW / W270 approval.

It shall have an excellent creep resistance, good steam resistance, approved by
WRAS for use in potable water and subject to approval.
4.5.6 Shaft Bearing

Shaft shall be duplex stainless steel (AISI 420 or above)

The shaft bearing shall be self lubricating type with EPDM “O” ring seals or
preferably dry design having no wetness by line media.
4.5.7 Gearbox Configuration
In flow direction “right”; “left” or other arrangements are also possible
4.5.8 Gearbox Body shall be Cast Iron, EN – JL 1040
4.5.9 Gearbox Crank shall be Ductile cast iron EN – JS 1050
4.5.10 Gearbox Stem shall be Ferritic CrNi steel
4.5.11 Bolts & Nuts

Complete set of bolt and nut, gasket shall be supplied to each flange. Bolt &
nuts shall be conforming to BS EN 10088-1:2005 Stainless Steel Grade 316.

Stem nut shall be Special brass / Bronze

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5. MARKING
Each body will be marked by Cast-on or stamped figures as follows:

Size of Valve.

Year of manufacturing.

Manufacturer's trade mark or name.

Working pressure.

Client Name

Contract No.
6. TESTS
Two Nos. of the valves of each size shall be tested and witnessed according to the
standard & specification.
Final testing of valve Pressure and Performance shall be tested to DIN EN 12266 and
1074-1&5. Valves Seat & Body shall be tested too.
6.1 Body Strength Test
Under a pressure equal to 1.5 time the normal rated pressure, there shall be no rupture or
cracking, no permanent deformation of the valve body and no leakage through the wall
of the body. However, a leakage at the shaft sealing may be observed.
6.2 Seal Test
Tests shall be conducted as recommended in BS EN 1074-1&5: 2000 , ISO 5208:2008
There shall be no visual evidence of structural damage to the seat or of permanent
deformation of the seat and no leakage to the seat sealing.
Under a differential pressure (one end being open to the atmosphere) equal to 1.1 time
the maximum working gauge pressure at 20ºC, there shall be no visible evidence of
leakage.
7. PROTECTION
All valves shall be protected internally and externally by fusion bonded epoxy coating of
thickness not less than 300 microns with non toxicity certificate to UBA guideline
8. TECHNICAL DATA
Catalogues, leaflets, comprehensive technical information, and detailed working
drawings for the offered valves showing all parts, dimensions and material
specifications should be submitted.
9. ACTUATOR ATTACHMENT FLANGE
The dimensions of the actuator attachment flange shall comply with the requirement of
ISO 5210 and 5211 (Multi-turn and part turn valve actuator attachment, flange
dimensions, flanges and coupling characteristics).
10. WARRANTY
Manufacturer shall warranty the valves against manufacturing defects, material failure
and corrosion problems for 5 yaers from the date of supply.

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11. MAIN TECHNICAL ELEMENTS TABLE

Item Specification

BS EN 1074 – 1 or its approved equivalent

Standard and Code standard
Body - Ductile iron ASTM A536-65/45/12
- DIN 1693 GGG-50/40
- BS EN 1563:2011 grade EN-GJS-500-7,
400-15
Piston Guide Stainless Steel or Special brass
Vaned ring, Seat ring Stainless Steel / bronze
Slotted cylinder, (Anticavitation
Stainless Steel-316/316-L
trim).
Gaskets/Seals - Gasket for PN 16 shall be rubber reinforced
with cotton of thickness not less than 3
mm.
- The rating of the gasket shall be same as
that of the valve.
- In higher pressure gasket shall be in a range
of high quality and performance asbestos
free material that have been proven in
service
- EPDM “O” ring / Elastomer / KTW /
W270 approval.
Piston, shaft, Slider Crank, Stainless Steel-316/ 316-L for Piston ,while
Push rod, Bolts for Shaft shall be duplex stainless steel (AISI
420 or above)
Gearbox body Cast Iron, EN – JL 1040
Gearbox crank Ductile cast iron EN – JS 1050
Gearbox stem Ferritic CrNi steel
Stem nut Special brass / Bronze
Corrosion protection of the body Internal & External fusion bonded Epoxy
coating of thickness not less than 300µm.
with non toxicity certificate to UBA
guideline
Testing - Valve Pressure and Performance shall be
tested to DIN EN 12266 and 1074-1&5
Valves Seat & Body shall be tested
- Body Test: tested under pressure equal to
1.5 the normal rated pressure.
- Seal Test: as recommended in BS EN
1074-1, ISO 5208-2008.
Under different pressure equal to 1.1 time
the max. working gage pressure at 20 ºC
(one end being open to atmosphere)
Actuator Attachment Flange comply with requirement of ISO 5210 and
5211

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12. BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. ISO (International Organization for Standardization) - ISO 9001 for Quality

Management Systems Requirements, ISO 5208 for Pressure testing of metallic
valves, ISO 5210 for Multi-turn valve actuator attachments and ISO 5211 for Part-
turn actuator attachment.
2. BSI - International British and European standards (BS EN) for Valves for water
supply - BS EN 1074, BS EN 1563 for Spheroidal graphite cast irons grade EN-GJS-
500-7 and BS EN 10088 for stainless steel SS316.
3. ASTM - International standards organization American Society for Testing and
Materials - ASTM A536 for the Specification of Ductile Iron Castings Grade
65/45/12
4. DIN, Deutsches Institut für Normung - The German Institute for Standardization -
DIN 1693 for Ductile Iron GGG-50/40 “ Pearlitic-ferritic nodular cast iron”, DIN EN
12266 for Testing of metallic valves.