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Ministry of Defence
Defence Standard 02-375 (NES 375)
Issue I Publication Date

I April 2000

Valve Design and Manufacture

'*

lncorporating NES 375 Category

Issue 1 Publication Date October 1984

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NES 3Z'

Issue I
CONTENTS
Pase

AUTHORIZATION

(i)

CONDITIONS OF I55UE

(ii)

CONTENTS

(iii)

INTRODUCTION

(v)

SECTION

SCOPE

SECTION

RELATED DOCUMENTS

SECTION

DEFINITIONS

SECTION

DRAWINGS

SECTION

'

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

General
Size Range
Dimensions of Body Ends
Table I -Sealing Face Diameters
Fire Safe.Requirements
Anti-Static Requirements
Hull Valves
Table 2 Face to Face Dimensions
Bonnets and Covers
Seat Rings
Springs
Stem Seals
Valve Operation
Ball and Plug Valves
Table 3 Minimum Throat Dimensions
Screw Down Valves
Butterfly Valves
Identif ication
Cleaning and preservation

VENTILATION VALVES

050 I

0602
0603
0605
0608
0509
0610
051 I

06t2
0613
0614

06t7

l0

0628
0631
0637
0639
0641

I2

General

Butterfly Ventilation Valves for Shipside

0701
0705

Butterfly Ventilation Valves for Deck and

0707

and Magazine Services

Inboard Services except Magazines

Ventilation Valve Actuation

FOX

Applicability to other Valve Types

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Fiche
Frame No

sECrloN6 WES
pOR FlUtO Sysfetr,tS_-

SECTION

Clause

0708

(iii)

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Page

SECTION

AUTOMATIC CONTROL

VALVES

080

0805
081 0

ACTUATORS

t6

SECTION

IO

MATERIALS

t7

General
Table 4 Materials for Valves etc

l8

SECTION I I

PRESSURE TESTS

22

SECTION I2

PNEUI\4ATIC AND GAS VALVES

SECTION I3

)
)

STEAM VALVES

SECTION I4

HYDRAULIC VALVES

)
)

ANNEX A

DESIGN CHECK LIST

25

ANNEX D
ANNEX

ANNEX F

37

T OF REOUIREMENTS
UTOMATIC REGULATING

39

METHODS OF VALVE ACTUATION 4I

ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS 43
DING BACKGROU
MATION
GLOSSARY FOR VALVES AND
VALVE PARTS

ALPHABETICAL INDEX

FOX 3/3

0802

SECTION

ANNEX C

Fiche
Frame

13

General Requirements
Pneumatically and Electrically-operated
Automatic Regulating Valves
Reducing Valves
Safety and Relief Valves

ANNEX

CIause

45

47

(iv)

Additional reguirements to
be included at a later date

NES 37J

Issue

I
f

INTRODUCTION

This Navai Engineering standarl_ (^*E:)

is .sponsored by the procurement
Lxecutlve, Ministry of Defence. Deputy
Controller
'.The
il"I:.lit, Equipment (DCWE),
sectron ME- 2r4poini .r -r;tlst ror rieapon:ystems
and Equipment is
Deputy Controller Warship Equipmlnt (DCwE)
i"ctT; Sw l4Z.
any procurement Executive,
Ministry of Def ence
:to|:.t".iifrtff.^i1l.q,uil.q by and
requ.irements f;l i"ruu, uno
9esiqi'
acruators 1o. i1ui,8l.?:jla]
.manufacturing
o systems and is applicable to:

a.

Surface Ships and Submarines

b'

ships Systems and Equipment and weapon

systems and Equipment.

lf it is found to be technically

unsuitahle for any particurar

requirement the
to be informed in writing or tn"-ci."iu,iri",f.u,
with a copy to DCwE
Section TE lr2 for ship.syste-i":no
equip-"ni .r'bcwe section sw tqz
Weapons Systems and Equipme"t.'' to,
sponsor is

Any user of this NES either within MoD

or in outside rndustry may propose
arnendment to an NES. Proposals
an
for amendments which are:

a'
b'
yr

t'.

l;i^li:""1t'Jn.'RoJit'ble

to a particular contract are to be made

to

the

directly applicable to a particurar contract

are to be dealt with using
existing departmental procedures or
as specified in tne contract.

|;J:H'.xl':"

tr to be made to this NES except bv

the

of a formar
.\
Unless otherwise stated reference
in this
or similar terms, means by the ProcurementNES to approval, approved, authorized
Executi;;, M;;;y of Defence.
Any significant amendments that may
be made to this NE5 at a later
oeietions w'r o"-inii."r"o by 000 date wil.l be
appearing at
il:,:i:.:ro,i"",iffi,"iX,.;:i.",,"".

I
I

i
I

,, 3/)

(v)

issue

NES 37J

Issue I

l.

SCOPE

010

t. This NES sPecif ies,.

l," -B"1"tut .design and manufacturing requirernents for valves
and actuators for fruid
systerns in suiface ships
and submarines.

t02. Valve types

to be used, characteristic features and

be given in the rucj io'-ih; ;;.;"; cluties -of valves pecuriar to
i1 ,n rhe ship procurement
,#ii'.'""ft''vi,

2.

RELATED DOCUMENTS

020t. Reference is made to:

('t

Referred to in Clause

BS 3IO

Blackheart rnalleable iron castings

Table

BS 9/O

Specif ication for wrought steels

for
-' mechanical
and allied engineering

Table

castlnts

Copp-er alloy ingots and copper

and copper alloy

Table

Aluminiurn and aluminium alloy ingots

and
castings

Table

lu.poser-

BS 1400
BS 1490

85 2J9l

Clossary for valves and valve parts (withdrawn)

BS 2ZJI

.
BS

27

57

BS 2779

BS 2/89

B5 2870

'

Specif ication for acrylonitrile_butadrene

rubber
compounds

Table

Classification of insulating materials

electrical rnachinery and apparatus onfor
the basis
of therrnal stability in ,.rui."

0908

.,,.
Pipe threads where DressrtrF-rio.'+ joints
are
not made on rhe ;;::::t"'e-tisht

0605

Table

Specification for rolled. copper and

copper
alloys. Sheet, strip and foil'

Table

Table

Table

Nickel - copper alloy castings

Table

Specification for nickel and nickel altoys.

IJars

Table

ISO metric precision hexagon bolts,

screws
and nuts

Table

,a^:?q.t
rorglngs

BS 307 I

35

1076

rS )692

:-

.\,

)l )

Iron
.castings with spheroidal or nodular
grapnl te

BS 2872

BS 2874

ANNEX F

and copper alloys. Forging stock

and

lopperthan
.and copper alloys rods and sections
(olner
forging stock)

l.

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NES

lssue

Referred to in

ils 4 r04

Flanges and bolting for pipes valves and

fittings. Metric series

0706,0707

BS 4740

Method of evaluating control valve capacity

0801, 0806

BS 514 6

Specification for inspection and test of steel

valves for the petroieum, petrochemical and
allied industries

BS 5840

Valve mating details for actuator operation

06?7

NES I02

Requirements for Air Conditioning

Ventilation Design

0701

INES 324

Part

and

Requirements for Hydraulic Systems

General

Pt l:

0301, 0008, 0o!

0905

NES 360

Standard Valves (Metric)

NES 3oI

Valve Rod Gearing

NES 632

Requirements for ac and dc Motors

0908

NES 7IO

Fluid Systems: General Requirements

NES 722

Requirements for Drawings

040 I

NES 730

Part

0502, 0503, 07a

Table

Fasteners
- Pt 5: Non-Ferrous Bolts, Screws, Studs,
-.. Stud-bolts, Nuts, Wing Nuts and Washers

t0l

Table

(metric)

NES 737

NES 747

Part

Preservation and Painting of Mechanical

Machinery Items

004

Nickel Aluminium Bronze Castings and Ingots

Pt 2: ltequirements for Nickel Aluminium

Bronze (Naval Alloy) Centr.if ugal Castings and

Ingots
Pt 3: Requirements for Nickel Aluminium
Bronze (Commercial A.lloy) Sand Castings and
lngots

Table

Table

DTD 560

Rubber parts for use with aviation fuel

Table

DTD 5509

Synthetic rubber resistant to engine

.lubricating oils, gases and f uels

Table

DG Ships 203

Cunmetal Ingots and Castings

Table

DG Ships 285

Continuously Cast Cunmetal and Cast phosphor

Bronze Solid and Hollow Sectioned Rods

Table

Part

DG Ships 349
*(NES 314)

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Shock Strength and Testing Requirements

for E.quipment

2.

05t9

NES

37'

Issue

Referred to in Clause
DC Ships

37o

Quality Control of Wrought Phosphor Bronze

Rod to BS 2874 PB l02M

DC Ships

1043

Nickel Aluminium Bronze Forgings,

Forging Stock, Rods and Sections

DCShips

1044

Aluminium-Silicon-BronzeForgings,Forging
Stock, Rods and Sections

DC Ships 8064F Steel Unified Precision Studs Hexagon Bolts,

Screws and Nuts. Submarine Grade
'(NES 730 Pt I l)
DG Ships

8081

Carbon Steel Castings

DGS/PS/90108 Classification,lnspectionRequirementsand

*(NES

745)

Acceptance Standards for Steel and Copper Base Alloy Castings

,
BR 2170

Ship NBCD Manual

BR 3013(2)

Admiralty Pipework Standards (Metric)

BR

NCRE R'48

Table

Table

Table

Table

0403, 0610

0513, 0606, 0637

0703,0802

Design of Hull Valves to Resist Underwater

Shock Effects. Derivation of Design
Parameters and Criteria

NOTE: * In course of preparation.

07 01

Shock Manual (Metric)

t02l(l)

Table

When published

610

will superseded stated document.

ln course of preparation. Until published guidance is to be sought from:

NES 102 - DCW, Section ME2l I
NES 124 - DCW, Section ME222

0202. Information concerning the lssuing Authorities of the related documents may be
obtained from the local Ministry of Defence (PE) Quality Assurance Representative or DCWE, Section TE ll2b, Foxhill, Bath BAI 5AB (Telephone Bath (0225)
6t2t t).

)203. All applications to Ministry establishments for related documents are to quote the
relevant Ministry of Defence (PE) Invitation to Tender or Contract number and
date, together with the sponsoring Directorate, dod the Tender or Contract
sPonsor.

t.

DEFINITIONS

rL)O | .

For the purpose of this NES the following definitions apply:

Air bubble test

- low

pressure

air test on seats.

See seat test (air),

BS 5t46.

Low Pressure

\laintenance Kit

- a kit of oarts that nrav be carried on board for in servlce

\ r/ 1

pressure up

to l0 bar at temperatures up to 210"C.

maintenbnce.

NES

37'

Issue I

Nominal Size (DN)

a numerical designation of size which is common

components in a piping system other than those
nated by outside diameter. It is a convenient
nurnber for reference pur.poses and is only loosely r
to manufacturing drmensions.

Overhaul Kit

a kit of parts that is required for.complete

equipment.

Valve Parts

4.

as defined

overha

in Annex F.

DRAVINGS

0401. Drawings are to conform to the requirement of NES

222.

0402. A drawing is to be prepared for each size and type of valve showing:
Principle dimensions, flange details etc
Withdrawal space f or insitu maintenance of internals'
Power or geared actuator where supplied with the valve
Item. list showing parts and .materials including recommended
maintenance kits, overhaul kits
Working pressures and test pressures
Working temperatures
Fluids for which valve is suited
Operating torque
Weight
Locking arrangements
Direction of f.low when this is unique or when there is a preferred
of flow.
Special tool requirements (eg lapping plates)

In the case of control valves as appropriate:

The flow coefficient
Norma.l, maxirrrum and minimum flows and Dressure orops.
0403.

In addition, for hull valves, all Depth Dependant system Test pressure
valves, Steam and Feed system valves as called for in procurement Doc
tation, a drawing is to be provided showing the critical rest Regions and
Regions of the body casting which wilf be subjected to Non-Destru
Examination in accordance with DGS/ps/9o108 (see ilause 0610).

0404. The actuator drawing is to

show:

Principle dimensions
Actuating principle
Itern. list showing parts and materials including recommended s

maintenance kits
Weight
Torque, thrust, gear ratio etc as appropriate
Connecting flange dimensions
M aterials
Media (Air hydraulic oil etc)
Consumption.

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Issue I

5.

CENERAL REQUIREMENTS

a501.

It is DCW policy to maintain a range of approved

valves of different types for

general use in fluid and ventilation systems in Surface Ships and Submarines.

C502. The list of approved valves is promulgated in NES 360 and this is the source
document from which selectioq is to be made for general purpose valves in new
construction Surface ships and 5ubmarines.

Ct03. Where additional valves are required for inclusion in the standard range or where
system requirements cannot be met from the valves listed in NES 350, type
approval of each type and size of valve will be required.

-../u

0504. Applications for type approval of any particular sizes and designs of valve are to
be accompanied by a statement that the valve conforms to this NES or to advise
on any departures from it. They are to include drawings which give principle
dimensions and details in accordance with Clause 0402 together with a completed
Check List as shown in Annex A.

0505. After receipt qf the application, the Approval Authority witl notify the Maker if
it has been decided to proceed with Type Approval. The Maker is to provide
evidence that he has adequate facilitiCs to produce, test and inspect the valves in
quantity. All valves submitted for Type Approval will be subject to initial
inspection by Production Group Inspectors at the Makers works. The valve may
then be tested at one of the MOD(PE) Test Establishments or at Makers works, as
decided by DCW.

0505. Where tests are required, a schedule of tests will be drawn up by the Approval
Authority and on completion of the tests a report of the tests will be produced.
This report may be available to the Maker at the discretion of DCW, who will in
any case, inform the Maker of the general results and where the tests were
carried ouf. A typical Type Test Schedule is shown at Annex B.
0507. The Maker will be notified by
Approval has been granted.

official MOD(PE) letter whether or not Type

0508. When the Type Approval Tests are conducted at the Maker's works, the Maker,
before tests are commenced, is to satisfy the MOD(PE) approval authority that all
test equipment is accurate, reliable and suitable for the purpose of the test.
0509. Any change contemplated in the design, construction, manufacturing process or
materials used in any valve which has been type approved is to be brought to the
notice of the Type Approval Authority who may, at their discretion, call for a
sample embodying the proposed changes for Type Approval Testing. Notice of an
intended modification is to be accompanied by full details, detail drawing etc.
0510. Change from prototype to production is regarded as a change of method and may,
at the discretion of the Type Approval Authority, require partial or complete
retesting.

0511. Valves to a design already approved, but from a new source of manufacture, may
at the discretion of the Type Approval Authority, require to be submitted for full
partial retesting.

)512. Should the results of any Type Approval Test be unsatisfactory, Type Approval
will be withheld and any previous approval will be rescinded.

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to sir
0513. At the discretion of the Type Approval Authority, it may be de-sirable
flanged
Each
valve.
on
any
wracking
on test the effect in service of pipe
not less than 25mm bore is to be subjected to a bending moment for the
of the Type Approval Test. The magnitude of the bending moment to.be im
is to be sucfr ifrat it would induce a Iongitudinal bending stress of 83N/mm'z
wall of a pipe of nominal bore equal to that of the valve or cock and of thi
in accordante witn BR 3011Q) tor the pressure rating applieable'
Manufacture

a5ru. valves and actuators are to be manufactured solely by manufacturers

registered as meeting the appropriate Ministry of Defence Quality A
Stindard and whose valve and actuator designs have been approved bY DCE
DCWE.

0jlj.

Where actuator operation is required the valve and actuator is to be considen

a composite unit and to this end the valve maker is to be responsible fr
supply of the actuator and the satisfactory operation of the composite unit.

0516. The design and maker of remote and local uulu. --op"rating Sear and
applicatioi to a particular valve is to be approved by DCW'
valves are to be designed to offer minimum resistance to flow when in
open position.

Ojl7. All

valves, and in particular for hull valves great care is to be I

in casting, deep webbing, or sudden changes in section
complications
to ivoid

Orl8. In general for all

lcI

o5lg. valves are to be designed to withstand shock in accordance with the requ
laid down in DG shiPs 349'

)rl

\
STANDARD RANGE VALVES FOR FLUID SYSTEMS

h<t

6.

Pii

General

au

0601. This section of the NES specifies the requirements for standard range val
generaluseinFluidSystemsandappliesinparticularto the following types:

>l

Ball Valves
Plug Valves
ButterflY Valves

fcr

fS

DiaPhragm Valves
Globe StoP and Check Valves
Swing Check Valves

eTl

D
'rhl

rkl
nd
nnl

!h)

Applicabilitv to Other Valve Tvpes

0602. The general design requirements of this section are also applicable to those
coveied in Sections 7 and 8 and other valve types not specifically refer
herein.

Size Range

0603. The flanged end valves the nominal (DN) sizes are to be in ihe following

ser

10, 15, 20r 25r 32, 40, 50, 65,80, 100' 125, l50r 2OOr 250, )00r 350,400' 450,

FOX

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37'

Issue I

',64)4. For screwed end valves the nominal sizes are to be as follows:

)18,

L l, t, I l, I i,

2 (BSP)

Dlmensions of Body Ends

i605. Threads on screwed end valves are to be f emale parallel'BSPG to BS 2779, the
seal being made on the end face. The minimum outside diameter of sealing faces
of the screwed connections are to be as shown in Table l.
Thread nominal
size (BSP) ins

,D

318

l8

22

26

a,

Outside diameter
of sealing face

32

39

ll

la

II
L1

49

55

68

mm

TABLE

SEALING FACE DIAMETERS

The lead-in of all end threads shall bi chamfered at an angle of approx 45o with
the axis of the thread, the diameter of the chamfer at the face being no less than
the major diameter. The chamfer shall be concentric with the thread and shall be
included in the measurement of the thread length. Flanges and end faces are to
be at right angles to the axis of the bore and concentric with the bore.

0606. Valve flange dimensions are to conform to the requirements of BR 30lJQ) and are
to have face to face dimension conforming to the requirements of Table 2.
0607. Unless qtherwise specified, valves are to be supplied with flanges drilled.
Fire

S,af_g R

eguirements

0608. Where valves of the fire safe type are specified they are to be designed to rneet
the fire safe test requirements of BS 5145.
Anti Static Requirements
0609. Where anti static properties are specified, the valves are to incorporate suitable
features in their design to ensure electrical continuity between the body, stem
and ball plug or disc. The essential features of any device shall also fulfil the
following requirements:

a.

Have a discharge path f rom the ball, plug'or disc to the stem and f rom the
stem to the valve body with an electrical resistance of not greater than
l0 Ohms when the valve is new and operated under the prototype test
conditions specified in BS 5146.

b.

Be of such a design that the va.lves cannot be assembled or reassembled

without the device.

Hull Valves

i610. All subntarine valves and valves 80mm DN and above for surface ships intended
ior fitting to the hull are to meet the requirement of NCRE If548. Body castings
are to rneet the requirements f or Class I applications of DGS/PS/90108 for
subrnarines and Class II applications of DCS/PS/90108 f or surf ace ships. In

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37'

Issue I

addition physical shock tests on examples of completed valves

may be reguired to
confirm the adeguacy of destgn.
Bqnlets and Covers

06ll'

The bonnets and covers of Low Pressure Service valves above

or lf size
are to be secured by flanges. Screwed bonnets are to ue tittJDN32
with approved
locking arrangements.

Seat Rines

0612' seat rings or seat ring assemblies in ball

plug valves and in butterfly valves
-and
where the seal is not made on.the valve lining
are to be replaceable. The seat
securing arran8ements are to-be such as to pieclude the p"lriuiiity
of the seats
becoming loose in service- For containmeni areas in Nuclear
submarines
the
seats are to meet the Maximum Design Accident Requirements.
Sorinqs

c6l3'

springs other than those where working conditions

freedom from corrosion
are to be of non-ferrous material
"n.u."
ex,ceptionally
of
corrosion
resisting steel.
.ordeiigned such
Fittings for loading springs are to be
that the spring
relaxed before the hording arrangements can be released

is completely

Stem Seals

1614' The use of

.'o' ring type stem seals is restricted to valves the stems of which can
be expected to retain- a high degree of surface finish and where
the stems do not
rise
-through the ring in operation. In containment areas the ro' rings are to meet
Maximum Design Accident requirements (eg VITON
'B' material).

:l

,t

t615. Stem seals of. the stuffing box type are to meet the following requirements:
a'
Glands are to be bolted except in the case of domestic taps and
small
instrument valves

where screwed grands are permitted.

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b'

Adequate clearance is to be provided adjacent to each stuffing box

to allow
for the gland to be withdrawn compteteiy over the gland bolts and to
allow
access for oackin8 to be extracted from the uot6m of the
box and the
gland repacked.

c'

Glands.

are to be proportioned to prevent distortion during tightening down

in service. srotted holes in the gland frange are not favoured.

x.

Means other than adjustable or removable gland components

are to be used to
"616' retain the valve
stem in the bodv.
',

alve Ooeration

valves are to be arranged so that they will be closed by a clockwise

movement of
when viewed from the side of the handwheel or lever
remote from the valve or gearbox.

"!7' the handwheel or lever

':'3' Sufficient

clearance

handwheels and levers.

is to be provided for

unimpaired hand operation

of

the

All valves are to incorporate a means of position indication which is to be marked

OPEN and SHUT at the lirnits of travel.
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Issue I

0620. Ball plug and butterfly valves are to have an engraved line on top of the s:
indicate the position of the post or disc. Where a lever is used the handle is
parallel with the pipe axis when the valve is in the open position. It shall
possible to replace the lever in an incorrect angular position.
0621. Handwheels shall be marked CLOSE or SHUT with an arrow to indicate dir
of closure. For levers this markinB may be given on a plate.
0622. For ball, plug and butterfly valves travel stops are to be incorporated in the
assembly or within the actuator and or gearbox if this is supplied as an a
assembly. Methods of operation of Ball and Plug Valves are given in Annex D0623. Unless otherwise specified all Low Pressure fluid service isolating and
control valves are to be provided with arrantements for positive locking
handle and body or cover. Holes are to be provided for accommodation
standard padlock NS Cat No 0265-423-3445.
0624. In general equipment is to be designed in such a way that a steady singl
clear pull of not more than 140 N is required from an operqtor or 70 N fron
hand on a handwheel. For initial jerk operation these figures can be doubleci.
0625. Where specified, handwheels are
oarticular service.

to be shaped and/or colour coded to

0626. Where gearboxes are fitted they are to be considered as an integral Part
valve and designed to the corrosion and shock requirements of the valve it
general gear ratios between 8:l and 32:l are to be employed. All gearboxes
be watertight to 5m water gauge.

0627. Where valves are designed for power actuation the dimensions of the ac
attachment flanges are to conform to the requirements of BS 5840 Part l.
Ball and Plug Valves

0628. Ball and plug valves may be of either full bore or reduced bore design.
bore valves are to be of venturi configuration having a smooth transition
flange bore to the throat.
0629. Minimum throat dimensions for reduced bore valves are as in Table

l.

Nominal size

of Valve
Reduced Bore
Minimum Dia

36.51
TABLE

MINIMUM THROAT DIMENSIONS

Where non circular ports are used an equivalent throat area is to be provid

0630. Joints between the bodies and body connectors or inserts of ball valves shal.l
the case of flanged valves be adversely affected by bolting or unbolting
connecting pipework nor in the case of screwed valves by screwing or unsc
of connecting pipework.

FOX

l/l

10.

NES ]75
Issue I
Screw Down Valves

)631. Screw down valves are to have exterlal_t_hreads

working in a bonnet bridge.
spindle threads are to be of trapezoidal form.

The

i632. Means

are to be provided f or lubrication of the

actuatins threads. Where
Iubricating nipples are used they are to be of the nyarauli.
f,.ri9,.a type. The stem
shall be of
ficient. length to ensure that the handwheer
stands
.suf
well clear of the
yoke when the valve is in the SHUT position.

1633. The stem disc attachment shall be such

the disc can articulate to permit
correct alignment with the s.e_ai, the thrustthat
point being of raaiuieO form and shall
be such that the disc cannot become detached
in serviCe.
1634. Valve disc guides are to be designed so
that resistance to flow is minimized. Wing
guides which Drotrude through the seal are
not to be used.

i635' Hard seated screw down valv^e:_yirh integral

seats are

to

raised seats to
The raised portion to ue -designedhave
; minimise frow
:ir1'.t:Rureseatin8.

i636'

Li;T:":'ricted

flow area through the valve is to be at least

equar to the nominal

Butterfly Valves

i6)7. Butterfry

varves may be .f .ill:i

franged type: a varve having franged
for conne6tion to pipe flanges gor.blg.
by individuu'l b-olting, or wafer type: a valve
primarily intended for' ilampir;g beiw;;;
using through botting.
t*, franges
wafer type valves are to have btdy ends ...iit'uut.
for
securirig
between mating
pipework fllnges conforming with the ,uqui."-,.n.liis
of BR 30f.t(il.
ends

1638' Butterfly Valves for Hull duty are to be of

the flange type to allow removar of
inboard piping. and to incorporite a renewable
seal in.valve body. The design is to
be such that the sea.l can be replaced without
.emouat of valve or butterflv disc.
I

Centification

''6)9' All valves subject to this NES

are to have the foilowing information cast or
embossed on the body or, if this is imprictic.lt",
on tn? lo.ntiii.ution plate
permanently fastened to the body or.ou"i,

a.

Nominal size.

b'
$*;;:

"

or readily

decipherable trademark,

or

unique identifying

c'

The Type Approved drawing number or unigue

Makers drawing number.

d.

An arrow indicating the direction of flow where

this is unique.
Body test pressure (usually starnped on the flange).

e.
:-

name

Each valve

is to have an arrangement so that if required

a
secured to indicate the purpose of the valve in
its installation.

:,1

l.

tally plate can be

NES

37'

Issue I

Cleanine and Preservation

064

l.

Cleaning and preservation. of valves during manufacture, assembly

pletion 6t t.rting is to conforrn to the requirement of NES 737.

and

joint faces protected'

0642. Body ends to be suitably sealed and
ball or plug in the open
0643. Ball and plug valves are to be dispatched with the
Care is to
0544. Butterfly valves are to be dispatched with the discs unsealed'
to ensure that there is no risk of damage to the disc'

7.

VENTILATION VALVES

General

0701. This section is concerned with ventilation valves of the positive shutintended for use where complete watertightness and gas t'ightness ls reo
detailed in BR 2170 Vol I Ch 9. For ventilation closures of the fl
reference should be made to NES 102"
0702. General design requirements are to conform to section
0703.

All ventilation

5.

valves are to be capable of withstanding Naval Shock

(BR 3021(r)).

0704. The standard range of ventilation valve consists

diameter as shown in NES 350'

of lJ

sizes from 80mm to

ButterflyVentiJationVqlvesforShipsideandMaRazineServices
230"
0705. These valves are to be suitable for a temperate range of -20."c to heated
aretoremaingastightupto540"Cbutnotnecessarilyoperableif
level nor remain operative thereafter'

0706. The pressure ratings of these valves are as follows:

a.

Bubble tight from 200mm water gauge vacuum to 400m bar pressure'

b.

Watertight to 690m bar'

c.

BodY

test Pressure l'4 bar'

They are to have double flanged end connections drilled to BS 4504 Part
I 0:2 I and | 6221.

Butterflv Ventilation Valves for Deck and Inboard Services except Magazines
0707. These valves are to be suitable for a temperature ranSe 9{ -10'9-to 85o
pressure ratings are to be the same as those specified, in Clause 0706' for
ior shipsid" uia Magazine Service'. _Valves rnay be'wafer'or double f
face with bolting to-gs r+loq Part 2 Tables I0:21 and I6:21.
V

enti-lation V alve Actuation

0703. Ventilation valves are to be actuated as follows:

FOX 3/3

t2.

NES 375
Issue I
a.

Lever up to and including 200mm size.

b.

Integral gearbox with a range of gear ratios from g:l

for 250mm up to l5:l
for -500mm size.

Should valves require power actuation MOD(PE)

approved type of actuator.

are to

be

consulted for

AUTOMATIC CONTROL VALVES

E.

General Requirements

0E01. a.

The materials and

.design used in the construction of automatic contro.l
valves are to be in
aicordance with the ;;,;;i"i,
specified for other valves for the conditions aon..rn"J. and design detail

b.

Reliable operation after prolonged periods of disuse

is to be ensured.

c.

Automatic control valve mechanisms are ,o i" designed

so that, when
subjected to the shock accelerations specified for
the equipment to which
thev do not cause violent.p;;; iiu-.tu"tion,
o, ,,ofp.!.

:?ff!.o"}?'*:t,

Automatic control valves are to be

either hydrauricary,
electricalll or pneumatically. whateveractuated
the method of control, it

d.

is
essential that the actuator and the valve are aesigneJ'J,
u composite unit.
where springs are used for the control of regurating
varves, they are to be
of the helical compression type only.

f.

The control system designer is to submit for MOD(PE)

approval a detailed
statement of the varves proposed for use in uuio,niii.
-ih.
roops.
information is to be in the form
of the table attached as Annex c.

t.

It

is essential that system requireme.nts be fully investigated,

if necessary
using computer methods, to ensure that the .""t..i
*iu" has the correct

characteristics within practicable limits, il ih; ,[rrt

capucity. The
accurate sizing of control valves is to be based on
BS t+'7t+o aia in i"n.ial,
maximum flow is to be at about g0% full tittror"'nlt"ice
naving been taken
of the rangeability requirements of the syitem.
.
Tir;
bodies
of contror
valves are generalry to be of larger nominai bore
than ihe
actuar trim size,
-found
bigger trims mav be fitted shourd these Le
n..urr".y-i,i

::.Ji:x..
all

Pneu

1302.

Electr

ted A

tic

ati

Va

In addition to the general design requirements pneumatically

and electricallyoperated regulating valves are to conform to the following:
a.

The speed

of valve response is to

be compatibre with the control loop

splcification.

response as raid down in the appropriate procurement

b.

:.tx

3/3

Pneumatically-operated regulating valves are to

achieve
stroking time when the contiol air-pressure to the actuator .the specified
is 4 bar.
Flectrically-operated tegulating valves are to achieve the
specified stroking time when the ereclricar iuppry to the actuator
is at gi% of the
13.

NE,S 375

Issue I

specified nominal voltage. Electrical supplies will be available at

nominal voltages of I l5V ac, 50V dc and 24V ac'

sPec

d.

All automatic regulating valves and actuators are to be designed for

Shock Standard I (BR 3021(l)).

e.

All automatic regulating valves and actuators are to be caPa

f.

All automatic regulating

operation when submerged in sea water to a depth

centre line.

valves are

of 4.5m to

to be fitted with

the

separate

secured bY an aPProved method'

The valve trim guiding is to be particularly substantial in order to

with super-criticil pressure drops and rapid continuous cycling. The c
toleranCes are to ensure close concentricity of asSembly of the w
parts of the valve trim.
Where specified, the actuator is to be fitted with a h.andwheel or le
local operation. The'arrangement is to be such that this handwheel
broughi into immediate operation regardless .of the valve Po
Provision is to be made for fitting bxtended oPerating gear.

j.

Working conditions are extremely arduous and valves are to be

with this in mind.

k.

A fully developed PrototyPe valve is to be supplied for site testing

of

one year duration.

0g03. All automatic regulating valves are to be specified in tabular form as indic
Annex C.

0804. All automatic regulating valves are to be given a flow coefficient such tl
pressure drop ui.oss them can be computed under all conditions of
temperature and viscositY.
Reducins Valves

080r.

When a reducing valve is to be fitted in any service, the actual maximu

minimum flow rJtes at particular inlet and outlet Pressures are to be specili
the particular duty envisaged. In most casesr this involves a reduction
nominal size of the valve from the nominal pipe bore of the system.

0806. On drawings of reducing valves the flow coefficient calculated in accordat

BS 4740 is to be stated. The proportional band and the degree of stability
change of demand are also to be stated by the Maker'

0807. Where reducing valves have an adjustable outlet Pressure facility' this
provided with a lock.
0808. Where possible, the trims of valves are to be characterized to give
possible sensitivitY.

0809. In Low Pressure fluid reducing valves, reducing valve springs. are not to
contact with the fluid enclosed.

FOX 3/l

14.

F
NES

37'

Issue I
Saf

etv and Relief Valves

CSl0. Design features of relief and safety valves not specifically detailed in this section
are to conform to Section 5.
of approved construction and, unless
0sll. All safety and relief valves are to befitted
with locking devices so that they
be
to
are
expressly specified otherwise,
that author\zed.
above
pressure
a
lift
at
to
cannot be screwed down
0S12.

and the
All safety and relief valves are to be designed primar.ily for reliability with
the
design is to be such as to provide the greitest practicable durability
surfaces
sliding
minimum amount of maintenance and adjustment. All seating and
are to be capable of inspection at the time of a major refit.
"

0gll.

Materials used in the construction of safety and relief valves are to be entirely
suitable for the service conditions of pressurer temPerature and nature of fluid in
the system in which they are installed. They are generally to conform to the
mateaials for valves specified in Section l0'

c314. Helical compression springs only are to be used ln satety and relief valves.
on the fluid
0815. The operation of any safety and relief'valve is to depend solely
Pressure being relieved.

0816.

All safety

and relief valves are to be positively tight

at

Pressures below the set

Pressure.

0817.
t

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i
1

I
I

t
t
I

f,
Lr'
i

In all

saf

ety and relief valves, the valve head is to be incapable of

becoming

detached from the spindle in service'

obstruct the
c813. In all safely and relief.valves, the breakage of any Part is not to
discharge of the fluid being relieved'
not to lift out of
?s19. In direct-acting safety valves and relief valves, the valve trim is
its guide if the sPring breaks'
A pilot-operated safety
1S20. Safety valves are to be direct-operated..or pilot-operated'
interconnecting pipe
direct
valve comprises a pilot valve, an unloading valve and a

orPassaEe.Thepilotvalveistobenominallyofzerocapacity.

spring loaded'
7521. Direct-operated safety valves and pilot-valves are to"be direct
spindles vertical and are to
)322. All safety valves are normally to be mounted with the direction
from the vertical
operate satisfactorily when inctined 30 degrees in any
due to list, heel, roll or Pitch'
",52). In all safety valves, the adjustin8 screw is to abut against a metal ferrule when
the valve is loaded and.a Protective cap is to be provided'

'.s24. Relief valves are to be dirgct-operating

and

direct spring loaded'

-,s2,. ln the case of relief valves discharging to pump suctions or vacuum piping' rubber

'

-:1

or neoPrene spindle seals are not permitted'

and discharging to
2O. Relief valves on equipment or systems operating under vacuunr
to
Prevent air leakage'
atrnosphere are to'have a watei seal at the spindle gland
Alternatively, a bellows seal design is to be considered'

,-\ t/l

15.

NES 37J
Issue I

0827. Retief valves are

to be of the fluid_tight en
vented to the outlet
tvpu' with the
tlaJor the valve, Lnen lll:9::o.ltn8rsect tor the following
d.

b'

enc.

services:

3:nT:::."',x

il::Tf.

yj,';r,

J:,

tanr<. tha

su

3,1l'$;t,l'o?.',','#Jil:1.il"Tj,::'iff::rhat

c.

Flammable fluids.

d.

Toxic and explosive gases.

jects the

var

ve ou,er

sublects the ouret r

0828. Relief valves for.

salt and fresh water services
springs. Valves with open-e*iJrnuf
are preferably to have
springs may be rltted
as specifically a
9.

ACTUATORS

090I. Power actuators are

to be arranged to apply a
working pressure.or voltagef
maximum force, at
normal
not less
the force
times

ano not
normaily .";;l;:;' .o',nou. :lli ]:Zi
tne valve at any polnt more than 2.J
specified time response.
ln its travel wid

0907.

0908.

The electrical comnonenrc

^r
f NE

.
0909.

i ; ; ;. ;

The valve maker

operation
091 0.

;:T3.T: tT #, ;T ;:::T

"f ;;;.;;:t[Xt*ie

"r".."j03:i"

I:.:TJ:.J., :. T:

i;::

for supplv of the actuator

and for

Methods of valve actuation

are shown in Annex
D.

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NES ]7J
Issue I

MATERIALS

General

1001. Varves and fittings for

Low pressure Fluid syste

ffiLJH'"JI;.,iffii"^"'r"i'"#t,n"'.",TJ,:;i;'J';:;n"^i'; l;"'i-1"?-i;i'3.::::.:

1002. In this context the f.luids

to be considered are:
seawater
dieso
f reshwater
AVCAT
chilled water
air
lubricating oils
hydraulic rnineral oils
FFO
feed water
1003' In the case of screw down valves,
in addition to the fluids risted
above the varves
use with Low pi.r.u.u- ;;;"#';0""j.ln:l,.,.num
il;r':,.":;r'"':'i:i;"tdr
working

1004' For seawater applications

in q,llticuJar .it is essential to avoid
materiar comlikelv io form u totiorion
cell an! .nu,"iiut, which are subject
:#LtJt
to erosjon

100'' A general guide to the selection.of

Is Srven in Table 4' other materials material for use in the construction of varves
ilt ;; ur".o"ruu1..t to specific approvar. It
;iTt1'"':::,';;3::,T:Xti:"',""**;i:ll'1".,..iur, u."-,ioi u,ia ;a to this

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70.

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Issue I

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MATERIAL FOIT VALVES ETC

21.

NES 37'
Issue I
t

l.

PRESSURE TE5T5

tested as follows:
il01. All valves are to be hydrostatically
Valve bodies after machinins are * j_1 i::::.f^:"i"::::.::'-39"1'il';:;
a.
bar
7o 3::
Ir''."i,r'ii'$.il'::'H;i;"iG
l: ?i'
Plus i3
be *otfing Pressure""]::
i; -:"il:?g,li"'.'.:':l;."
workine Pressuret test Pressure ;
iwP . 7o tu.) (see NES 7lo)'

;;

b.Afterassemblyabodytestis-tobecarriedoutatl}xwPwiththeball'
ofen potition such that all parts of the
plug or disc in the open o. p.ii
valvewhichwillbesubjecttosyst..q.g.''u,:inservice,includingthe
be subject to the full test pressure'
gland or stem-seal, will

c.Theresidualairinthepartsofthevalvesubjecttotestpressureistobe
being applied'
the test
purged prior to

Pressure

valves as follows:
A seat test is to be carried out on

d.

(l)
Q)

(il

x WP' Satt ualves

Valves other than ball valves I {

wP.

the
or plug
with disc'
The seat tests are to be carried out
applied:
ctoseA fosition and pressure
(a) at inlet end for valves which are suitable for uni-directional
flow onlY.
(b)

at outlet end for check valves'

(c)

are suitable for

at each end individually for valves which
directional flow'

The end

to be open to
of the valve not subject to test pressure is

atmosPhere.

the tests above, at ]east

valves; directly on completion of
butterfly
and
ball
For
1102.
L; air bubble tested to 0'15 to 0'7 bar on
one in five of a production u.t.rr-i!;;
each seat indePendentlY'

to be
for automatic ooeration, valves arebubble
valves,intended
control
modulating
I103. For
valve oDen. An air
testedafterassembly,toworkingpressure'with'the
out on single seated
be
carried
to
then
u p'"J"t" noi'lt" than 3't bar is

test at
valves.

nygtl:lil1tll,-t:,the shop to lift cold at a Pressure

I104. Relief valves are to be set *ith tht required pressure at working temPerature'
approxima'"iv l"it"iponding
applications are to be as shown in the
special
for
valves
for
tests
I 105. Pressure
resPective sYStem NES'

u06.

valves used in systems *itl:,*orllis-?::'-:"'l.e.S:.,T:ij::,ilr"Jj,Jlrtir'"'itioJ!

v e s a r e to b e
t',',
I;i ";'-:1?1 ; H I I i''i o' ol; I the g
J.l
:'" or the
i""1sYstetn.
-',
pressure
working

# il
il:.X H'fri:1[;;;;";;'tiiu"

"t

*i

*'i:j:

ll0T.ThespecifiedtestPressureforeachtypeoftestshallbemaintained{oratleast
the duration given below:

nominal size' l5 seconds

Up to and including 50mm

FOX l/

12

I
NiE*s

3z 5

lssue

55mm up to and including l.j0mm nominal size, I minute

200mm up to and including 300mm nominal size, 2 minutes
350mm and above, Body test 5 minutes, Seat test 2 rninutes

Manufacturers' tests are to be carried out before the application of paint or other
protective coating to the valve.

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r-ox 3/3

)2,

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NES 3Z'

lssue
i

ANNEX A

DESIGN CHECK LIST

TITLE
REFERENCE
Notes:

I.

This Check List is to ensure that certain aspects

Standard are consulted when preparing a Statement
for a particular application.

a
L.

Clauses where a preference for an option is to be used or where specific data is to

be added are included in the Check List.

1.

Each item is to be marked either:

of this Naval Engineering

of Technical Requirements

= included
NA = not aPPlicable

.JX l/l

CHECK

CLAUSE No

Full requirements of the Reference are met

System NES,
Procurement
Specif ication

Definitions.
Definitions and nomenclature for valve
parts conform to the Standards quoted in
the Reference

030 l

'Firesafe' valves rneet BS requirements

0608

Valves of each type and size conform to the

Specification quoted as regards face-toface and overall dimensions

0603

Valves manufactured solely by valve makers

whose designs and manufacturing standards
are approved by DCW

05l4

The valve maker is responsible for supply

of the actuator and for satisfactory
operation of the composite unit

45t5,0909

The maker and design of local and remote

operating gear is approved by DCW
specifically for the purpose

0516

The design and Manufacturer of remote and

local valve actuation eguipment is approved
by DCW

05l

25.

ANNEX A

NES 375

lssue

CLAUSE

CIIECK
Type approval procedure conforms to the
Reference

l0

of

All valves subject to the requirernents

0 504,.05 | 3

0639

the Reference have the following cast

or embossed on the body, or if this is not
practicable' on an identification plate
permanently fastened to the body or cover:

a.

J639

Nominal size

b.

Maker's name or readily decipherable

trade mark, or unique identifying symbol

'.A?q

c.

The type approved number drawing, or

unique maker's drawing number'

',.t639

d.

An arrow indicating the direction of

flow where this is unique

i639

e.

Body test Pressure (normally stamPed

on flange)

A6)9

f.

Each valve has an arrangement for

attachment of a tally plate indicating the
purpose of the valve in the installation

i64c

All valves designed to offer minimum

resistance to flow when in full open

0517

position

All plug, ball and butterfly valves are

of

62s

veniuriconfiguration with smooth

reduction in area from nominal bore to
throat
Minimum throat dimension is not less than
required bY reference

0629

For globe stoP and check valves, the

unr.It.icted flow area through the valve
is at least equal to the nominal bore area

0635

Material of springs selected to avoid

051

corrosion
Arrangements are made to ensure springs
are inlelaxed state before holding arrangements are released

ANNEX A
FOX i/l

26.

NO

061 3

NES 37'

Issue I

NO

LAUSE

CHECK

05ls

Forallvalves.andparticularlyhullvalves'
com-t"i" it taken in design to avoid'
and
webbing'
olication in castrng,"deep
iudden changes in sectton
Anti-static arrangements
ments oI the ref erence
t9

meet the require-

0609

devices cannot be
Valves with anti-static
.it..ur"a without the devices

0609

required shock
Hull valves are designed to

0610

standards
abo-ve,speed

The bonnets of all yalvg;

oi L"r" are secured bY flanges

limit

all valvet gPou",

Screwed bonnets oi
are fitted with
service
specified Pressure
iocking arrangements

"i,pi"" "a
service valves are
All Low Pressure f luid
arrangements for
in s.eneral prouio"J with handle and bonnet

It

il$i;;l;!t'ing
Q.r

061 I

061

0623

belween

cover

of

an

Holes provided for accommodation

from range
n'O*iruf,V Pattern padlock
ouoted in the Ref erence
in-ball' plug
Travel stoPs are incorporated or within
;;';,,-JiY u"tu" "tsemblies
actuator or gearbox

l/

tyPe
Valve glands of the stuffing-box
confor-m to the Reterence
f or packing
Gland is completely accessible

28

'o'

0623

0622

061 5

0615
0614

g FrTd,'.:'::,Pn:lll'ffffil^'1"
association wltn sP
degree of surface
exoected to retaln u ftigl-t through the
do noirise
r

in

;t^iil;;-which

ring in oPeration

29

06

is by screwed
Where operation of valve
thread is of form to
spinOte, the screw
,iunaa.a quoted in Reference

063

11

FOx

)l)

l4

areas of
For valves used in containment
meet the-Maximum
';;;;;i;,:o''ing'
6lign Accident requirements

ANNEX A

NES 375
Issue I

CHECK

CLAUSE No

All globe valves other than small screw

0631

bonnet steam valves under speed pressure

limit have external spindle threads working
in a bonnet bridge

35

Spindles are of sufficient length to ensure

that the handwheel is well clear of yoke or
bridge when the valve is shut

0632

Open shut position indication is provided

06t9

Handwheels are marked with arrows to

show close or shut direction

0621

Stems are not retained by adjustable or

removable gland components'

0610

In ball and butterfly valves having handwheel actuation, sufficient clearance is

provided for unimpaired knuckle operation

0518

Spindle surfaces in contact with bearings and

packings have a high standard of surface
finish

06Ul

'Unless specifically approved otherwise,

provision made for lubrication of actuating
thread

0632

Any lubricating nipples used are of the

hydraulic headed type

0632

Valve disc guides designed so that resistance to flow is minimized

06)4

Wing guides which protrude through the

seat are NOT to be used

0634

Valve discs are separate from the spindles

but are so secured that they cannot become
detached from the spindle in service

06)3

Valve has raised seat, the raised portion

being arranged so as not to interfere
with fluid flow

0635

44

Valves pressure tested in accordance with

the Reference

45

Seats for submarine valves meet the

Maximum Design Accident requirements

06t2

40

ANNEX A
FOX 3/3

28-

l0l

NES 375

Issue I

CHECK

Where the valve has hard faced discs and

seats, the disc is of softer material than
the seat

Materials conform to the Table given in

Reference unless otherwise approved
No plain cast iron is used

48

Valves and fittings for Lp fluid systems

are so designed that their materials will
withstand all the likely Low pressure
fluids in HM Ships viz: Seawater, Fresh
water, Chilled water, Lubricating Oils,
FFO, DIESO, AVCAT, Air, Hydrauliq
Fluids, Feed water

49

Materials of 'Firesafe'valves selected to

comply with requirements of 'Firesafe'as
deftned in the References

5l

Material combinations selected are suitable

for Seawater Systems

I 005

I 00J

00,

1001, t002
I 003

0608

I 004

Valve flanges conform to the Tables quoted

in Reference

0606

53

Screwed connections for valves are to be as

specified in Reference

0604, 0605

54

Flanges of wafer type valves are suitable

securing to standard flanges in
BR 3013(2)
fo_r

55

Joints between bodies and body connections

are not effected by securing to connecting
pipework

0637

0630

Valves intended for fitting to the hull meet

the requirement of the References

0610

Butterfly valves for hull duty are of flanged

0538

type ('preferred' item) to allow removal of

inboard piping
Main inlet and discharge valves are of the
flanged butterfly type incorporating a
renewable seal in the valve body
Design of valve is such that the seal can
be replaced without removal of valve or
bu

FOX 3/3

CLAUSE No

tterfl

0538

0638

29.

ANNEX A

NES 37'
Issue I

CLAUSE

CHECK

Drawing practice and procedure conform to

the Reference

6l

0519
l 005

Fasteners

69

70

72

73

ANNEX A
FOX 3i3

040 I

0402,0404

Drawings show all the requirements listed

in Reference
Design provision for shock

67

NO

Materials and design used in construction of

automatic control valves conform to the
materials and design detail specifie.d for
other.valves for the Particular condtttons

0801a

Valve design and construction such that

reliable opiration after long periods of
disuse is ensured

0801b

Valve mechanisms are such that when

subjected to shock accelerations specilied
for equipment to which they are attached'
they do not cause violent speed fluctuations
or stoPPage of the equiPment

0801c

Valves are oPerated either hydraulically'

electricallY' or PneumaticallY

080Id

With any means of control, the actuator and

the valve are designed as a composite unit

0801 d

Where springs are used for control or

regulating uilu.s, they are of helical
compression tYPe onlY

0801e

For valves to be used in automatic loopst

detailed statement of valves proposed is
submitted to MOD(N) bY the Maker

0801f

Detailed statement is in the form of the

Table, Annex C of the Reference

0801f

The system requirements are fullY

invesiigated if necessary using computer
methods, to ensure correct characteristics
and the right caPacitY

08019

Accurate sizing of control valves is based on

the'Cv methodr' maximum flow being at
about 80% full lift

08019

30.

NES 375

Issue I

CHECK

Sizing takes full account of the

rangeability requirements of the system

Generally, bodies of control valves are of

larger bore than actual trim size, to allow
fitting of bigger trims should these be
found necessary in service

CLAUSE, NO

080t9
08019

In addition to general design requirements,

pneumatically and electrically-operated
regulating valves conform to the following:

in
accordance
with System

of valve response is compatible with

the control loop response

Procurement

S.peed

Pneumatically-operated regulating valves

achieve the specified stroking tim-e when
the control air pressure to the actuator is
at the specified figure

Electrically-operated regulating valves

a.chieve the specified strbking t'ime when

NES,

Spec
0802b

0802c

the electrical supply to the aituator is

85% of the specified nominal voltase

at

All automatic regulating valves and

actuators are designed for Grade I shock
80

All automatic regulating valves and

operators are capable of operation when
s.ubmerged in seawater to the specified
depth above the valve centre line
All automatic regulating valves are fitted

with separate seats secured by an approved

0802d

0802e

0802f

method

Valve trim guiding is particularly sub_

stantial in order to cope with super_
critical pressure drops and rapid continuous

08029

cycling

Design tolerances ensure close con_

0802g

Where so specified actuator has a hand_

wheel or lever for local operation

0802h

centricity of assembly of the working parts

Arrangement is such that the handwheel or

Iever can be brought into immediate
operation regardless of valve position

FOX 3/3

3t.

0802h

ANNEX A

NES 37'
Issue I

CHECK

CLAUSE No

Provision made for fitting extended

operatint gear for handwEeel
f or extremely
Y,lll:_*:"n,adequate
worktng conditions

0802h
arduous

All 1r11om-atic regulating valves are to

be
specified in form of Tabie, ,u" An,iu""C
All attomatic regulating valves given
a flow
coefficient valuJsuch tf,at the p?"rru..

0802i
. 0303

0304

drop across thern can be .".pui"j

r",iou. urr
conditions of flow, temperature
and viscosity
90

A ful.ly developed prototype valve

is to be
supplied for site testing

08

02k

For reducing valves:

9t

The actual maximum amd minimum

tlow
rates at particular inlet and outlet p..rru..,
are specified for the particu.lar duti

Cv value is calculated in accordance

with

95

96

Ref erence

0806

Proportional band and de6ree of stabitity

on
step change of demand aGo stated
U/ rn"
maker

0805

fitted to a reducing valve

Any adjustable out.let pressure facility

'
f,as a toct

0307

The trims of valves are characterized

to
give best possible sensitivity

0803

In Low Pressure fluid reducing va.lves,

the
reducing valve springs are not in
contact
with the fluid enclosed

0809

All safety and relief valves are of approved

construction
Except where expressly approved otherwise
by MoD(N), valves are-fifted ,,uitn
tolking
devices so that they cannot be screwed
down
to lift at pressure higher tnan tnai
authorized
Valve designed prirnarily for reliabilitv
ANNEX A
FOX l/l

0305, 0806

)2.

081 I

081 I

081 2

NES 375
Issue I

CHECK

CLAUSE No

Valve design such as to provide the greatest

practicable durability with the minimum
amount of maintenance and adjustment

0812

l0l

All sliding and seating surfaces are capable

of inspection at the time of a major refit

0812

t02

Materials used are entirely suitable for the

service conditions of pressure, temperature
and nature of fluid in the system

081 3

103

Ii4aterials conform generally to the requirements of the Reference

0813

t04

Only helical compression springs are used

0814

10,

The operation of any safety or relief valve

depends solely on the fluid pressure being
relieved

0815

All valves are positively tight at

0816

Pressures

below the set pressure

FOX 3/3

l0

The valve head is incapable of becoming

detached from the spindle in service

0817

The breakage of any Part cannot obstruct

the discharge of the fluid being relieved

0818

In a direct-acting safety or relief valve, the

valve trim cannot lift out of its guide if the
spring breaks

0819

Safety valves are direct-operated or pilot

operated

0820

Pilot-operated safety valve comprises a

pilot valve, an unloading valve, and a direct
interconnecting pipe or passage. The pilot
valve is nominally of zero capacity

0820

Direct-operated safety valves and pilotvalves are direct spring loaded

082 I

All safety valves designed to oPerate satisfactorily when inclined 30 degrees in any
direction from the vertical due to list, heel,
roll or pitch

0822

33.

ANNEX A

NES 375

Issue I

CHECK

CiIECK

No

In all Safety valves the adjusting screw

abuts against a metal ferrule when the valve
is loaded, and a protective cap is provided

Relief valves are direct operating and direct

spring .loaded
Rubber or neoprene spindle seals are NOT
permitted in relief valves discharging to
pump suctions or vacuum piping

A relief valve on equiprnent or system

operating under vacuum and discharging
to atmosphere has a water seal at the
spindle gland to prevent air leakage
A bellows seal is considered
Relief valves are of the fluid-tight, enclosed_
spring type, with the enclosure vented to the
outlet side of the valve, when used for the
following services:

a.

Discharge to c.losed system or tank that

subjects the valve outlet to a back Pressure
whgn the valve is closed

b. Discharge to a closed system or equipment that subjects the outlet to subatmospheric pressure when the valve is

CLAUSE No

0823

0824

0825

0826

0826
0827

0827

0827

closed

c.

Flammable fluids

0827

d.

Toxic and explosive gases

0827

ttelief valves for salt and fresh water

systerns have enclosed springs ('preferred,

08 23

Valves with open external springs accepted

where specifically approved

0828

item)

Actuating gear, manual operation:

Method of operation of the 90 deg rotation
valves of the plug, ball and butterfly type
conforrns to requirernents of the Reference

.\\\8.\,{
FOX lil

Design o{ the operating gear caref uliy

considered in view of the high operating
torques over ttre sealing arc
2t,

0909,0910

NES

37'

Issue I

CHECK

CLAUSE No

For operation of 90 degree valves, the

valve stem torques allowed conform to
the Reference
Gear designed so that a single-arm clear
pull, OR each hand on a handwheel is
required, at not more than the respective
limiting forces given in the Reference

0624

126

Where valve siting precludes a straight

pull as on a lever, a handwheel of radius
not less than I of normal handle length,
OR a ratchet lever is fitted

0622

t27

Handles of valves lie along the line of

pipe in the OPEN position

0620

An indication of the porting of plug and

ball va.lves is engraved on the handle, spindle
head or other moving part

0620

All manually operated

valves close with

clockwise stem rotation when facing handwheel or handle

06t7

Where a manually-operated valve is geared

ease of operation the valve is closed
by a clockwise rotation of handwheel when
viewed from the side of the handwheel
remote f rom the valve OR from the
appropriate operating platform

0617

l3l

Where a gearbox is fitted, it is

considered as integral part of the valve,
being designed to corrosion and shock
requirements of the valve

0626

t32

Gear ratio between 8:l and 32:l used

All gearboxes watertight to pressure
in Reference

0626

Where valves are designed for power

actuation connections for actuators conform
to Reference

0627

for

Actuating gear, power operation:

FOX )13

35.

ANNEX A

NES 375
Issue I

CHECK

Actuator arranged to apply a maximum

force at normal system working pressure
or voltage, not less than 1.75 times and not
more than 2.5 times the force normally
required to move the valve at any point
in its travel.
Power actuated valve arranged so that
at the end of the valve movement anv
excess force is taken on external stoos.
Where so specified Ior the equipmeni or
system, or in the Reference, power
actuated valve required to'fail set',
'fail open', or rfail shut'

CLAUSE No

0901

Q902

0903

Valve provided with means of manual

operation for use in event of power failure

0904

Where local or remote control of valve is

hydraulic, the hydraulic system and
actuators conform to requirements of
the Reference

0905

Electrical operation of valve is by:

0906

Geared electric motor

0906

Stepper motor

0906

Electric solenoid mounted directly on valve

or acting as pilot for the valve being
operated

0906

Direct electrical actuation not employed

for valves over the specified-nominal oore

0906

if possible of the

0906

Direct operated valve is

balanced type

Electrical actuation equipment for valves

in compartments liable to flood, is
watertight to the pressure specified in

0907

Reference

Electrical components of operating gear

conform to reguirements of the Specifications quoted in the Reference
In general, encapsulated coils to the
standard quoted in the Reference are fitted

ANNEX A
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TYPICAL TYPE TESTS FOR VALVES

l.

V.isua.l

inspection of valve, including dimensional inspection to stated

sizes
suitability.

as per drawings and material

Functional check.

STATIC PRESSURE TESTS:

2.

a.

Bodl ,lssembly Test

b.

Seat Test

c.

Air Bubble Test

d.

Trapped

Air Test

3.

PIPE

4.

a.

Initial-Torgue test (viz stated designed torques)

b.

Delayed Torque test (after period in shut position)

a.

Cycling test (X,000 shut, open, shut cycles)

b.

Repeat 4a and 2b after Ja

5.

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RACKINC TEST

6.

Impulse Pressure testing (for Hp valves)

7.

a.

Final VisLal inspection (complete strip and DI)

b'

Maintenance evaluation of disassembly and reassembly and

vibration

8.

Shock and vtbration testing

Environmental testing

10.

Other tests as appropriate to specific service:

eg

Fire safe characteristics

Electrical continuity
Anti static characteristic
Noise signature

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STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTOMATIC REGULATING VALVE

Description of Valve
Type of Valve
Bore
Valve flow characteristics
Fluid throueh body
Temperature ranae oC
Pressure range

bar

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Min

Need for tieht shut off

Maximum differential pressure
across closed valve bar
Maximum controlled
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flow through valve
Pressure
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Pressure
drop
bar
Minimum controlled
Flow kg/hr
flow through valve
Pressure
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flow through valve

bar
Pressure
droP
bar

Flow kg/hr
Pressure
upstream
bar
Pressure
drop
bar

Type of sland packine

Required operating speed
full open to shut
secs
Mode of operation (piston or
diaphraem)
Valve action on air failure
Hand operating arrangements
to be fitted
Approximate length
air
of control line
rod
searlng

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NON ESSENIIAL DOCUMENTS PROV

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K C ROU N D- IN FOR MA

TION

Compressed Air SYsterns

Requirements for Hydraulic Systems

Parts I -6
NES 332
NES

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Feed. Steam and Drain Systems (Nuclear)

Cleaning and Preservation of Fluid Systems and Equipment.

fitted with Auxiliary Boilers

NES 144

Feed, Stearn and Drain systems in ships

NES 348

PipeworkforSteamsystems,GuidetoDesignandStressAnalysis

NES

]'9

NES 7I9

Standard Valves (lmperial)

Sea Water Systems

for HM Surface

Ships

NES 757

GuidetoCeneralEnvironmentalConditionsforSurfaceShips
preservation and Paintingr General Requirements, surface ships

NES 77I

Welding of Copper based Alloy Castings

NES 772

Welding for MachinerY PurPoses

NES 773

Welds

NES 780

7Ol30 Copper Nickel

NES

Part

72'

- lr'linimum Acceptance Standard

Alloy' Pt 3: Tubes

NES 797

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Pipe Joining

4).

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ANNEX F
GLOSSARY OF VALVES AND VALVE PARTS

Note: To be added at a later date. Contents to be based on that which was contained in
BS 2591 and

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313

which has now been withdrawn.

45.

ANNEX