DWS 2510: STANDARD SPECIFICATION: SUPPLY OF VALVES

STANDARD SPECIFICATION

DWS 2510
SUPPLY OF VALVES

PARTICULAR VALVE SPECIFICATION

AIR RELEASE AND VACUUM

CONTROL VALVES

TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROJECT SPECIFICATION

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SECTION DWS 2510/01 – GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

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INDEX

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1. GENERAL....................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 TYPE.......................................................................................................................................... 2

2. CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS..........................................................2

2.1 BODY........................................................................................................................................ 2
2.2 FLOAT........................................................................................................................................ 2
2.3 SEAT......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.4 DRAINING FACILITY..................................................................................................................... 3
2.5 WEATHER COVERS..................................................................................................................... 3
3. VALVE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION............................................................................................. 3
3.1 CYLINDER FLOAT TYPE (DN 25-50)............................................................................................. 4
3.2 CYLINDER FLOAT TYPE (DN 80-200)........................................................................................... 4
3.3 DUAL PURPOSE BALL FLOAT TYPE (DN 50-200)...........................................................................5
3.4 AUTOMATIC FLOAT TYPE (DN 50 –200).......................................................................................6
3.5 KINETIC BALL TYPE (DN 50 –200).............................................................................................. 6

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1. GENERAL
1.1 TYPE

Air valves shall not exhibit the characteristics of dynamic closure in exhaust and vacuum
mode. The valves shall, unless otherwise specified, be dual acting and suitably sized to
allow and control the intake and release of air under negative and high-pressure conditions,
without creating shock or pressure surges in the piping network.

The valve shall be capable of controlling the release of entrapped air and large volumes of
air during a pipeline filling operation. Similarly, should a vacuum condition occur, the valve
shall be capable of allowing a controlled intake of air into the system to minimise surge.

Air valves shall have intake and exhaust orifice equal to the nominal size of the valve e.g. a
200mm valve shall have a 200mm inlet and outlet orifice. The valve should have an integral
anti-shock orifice mechanism which shall operate automatically to limit transient pressure
rise or shock induced by closure. An inherent feature of the valve design must be to ensure
that the ball does not close before all the air has been released.

Care shall be taken where air valves are mounted on sloping pipes that the air valves is
mounted level.

All air valves shall be hydraulically drop tight when full of water and under pressures of
between 1 metre (10 kPa) to 1,5 times the maximum operating pressure of the valve.

Auxiliary valves required to isolate an air release valve shall comply with the Valve Material
Specification for a specific category of valve acceptable for use.

2. CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 BODY

The valve body shall be of a compact single or dual chamber design. The control float(s)
shall be easily accessible for maintenance purposes.

Air valves shall be so constructed as to contain no internal or moving parts, other than floats,
which may become loose or break free during normal operation and obstruct the operation of
the valve.
2.2 FLOAT

Valve control float guides shall be designed to prevent the float(s) from being wedged
between the internal body parts.

Cylindrical and ball type floats shall preferably be manufactured from polypropylene or
similar polymer type material. Water absorption shall be less than 0,01%. Floats shall not
be able to adhere to the orifice sealing arrangement nor be affected by deposits on the float
surface.

Floats shall not distort or suffer mechanical damage in any form when subjected to structural
strength test or conditions of frequent use.

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2.3 SEAT

The seat and guides shall be so designed as to have sufficient clearance to prevent any
abrasion of the float(s) when subjected to frequent operation.
2.4 DRAINING FACILITY

Provision shall be made for the drainage of a valve prior to removal or servicing and for the
fitting of pressure gauges for testing purposes. If a specific bleeding apparatus is required to
bleed an air valve, one shall be supplied with each valve. When receiving a large order for
valves, the contractor shall consult the Engineer on the quantity of bleeding apparatus
required.
2.5 WEATHER COVERS

All air valves shall be supplied with weather covers that will allow free discharge or intake of
air but shall exclude the ingress of objects that may cause damage or malfunction of the
valves. The covers shall be easily removable, shall be corrosion resistant, and shall have
corrosion resistant securing elements.

3. VALVE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Valve components shall be constructed of the material specified in the following tables
unless otherwise specified in the Project Specification.

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3.1 CYLINDER FLOAT TYPE (DN 25-50)

SIZE DN PRESSURE RATING HYDRAULIC TEST

Kpa PRESSURE IN kPa

STRUCTURAL SEAT
1 000 / 1 600 1 500 / 2 400 1 000 / 1 600
25 - 50
2 500 / 4 000 3 750 / 6 000 2 500 / 4 000

COMPONENT MATERIAL TYPE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

UPPER BODY FLANGE MILD STEEL / STAINLESS STEEL SABS 1431 Gr 300W, BS 970 Part 4
Gr 304 S15

LOWER BODY FLANGE MILD STEEL / STAINLESS STEEL SABS 1431 Gr 300W, BS 970 Part 4
Gr 304 S15

BARREL STAINLESS STEEL BS 970 Part 4 Gr 304 S15

BARREL SEALS COMPRESSED FIBRE GASKET BS 1832 Gr A

INTERNAL SEALS O RING NITRILE / VITON

TOP COVER ALUMINIUM / STAINLESS STEEL BS 970 Part 4 Gr 304 S15

ANTI SHOCK ORIFICE PLASTIC HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

FLOATS PLASTIC HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

BAFFLE SPACERS PVC

NOZZLES STAINLESS STEEL BS 970 Part 4 Gr 304 S15

NOZZLE SEATS ELASTOMER NITRILE / VITON

BAFFLE PLATES STAINLESS STEEL BS 970 Part 4 Gr 304 S15

TIE RODS STAINLESS STEEL BS 970 Part 4 Gr 304 S15

INTERNAL FASTENERS STAINLESS STEEL ASTM A193 Gr B8M, ASTM A439 Gr D2

EXTERNAL FASTENERS STEEL (HOT DIP GALVANISED) SABS 163 Gr 8.8

3.2 CYLINDER FLOAT TYPE (DN 80-200)

SIZE DN PRESSURE RATING HYDRAULIC TEST

Kpa PRESSURE IN kPa
STRUCTURAL SEAT
80 – 200 1600 / 2500 / 4000 2400 / 3750 / 6000 1600 / 2500 / 4000

COMPONENT MATERIAL TYPE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

UPPER BODY FLANGE MILD STEEL / STAINLESS STEEL SABS 1431 Gr 300W, BS 970 Part 4
Gr 304 S15

LOWER BODY FLANGE MILD STEEL / STAINLESS STEEL SABS 1431 Gr 300W, BS 970 Part 4
Gr 304 S15

BARREL STAINLESS STEEL BS 970 Part 4 Gr 304 S15

BARREL SEALS COMPRESSED FIBRE GASKET BS 1832 Gr A

INTERNAL SEALS O RING NITRILE / VITON

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SIZE DN PRESSURE RATING HYDRAULIC TEST

Kpa PRESSURE IN kPa
STRUCTURAL SEAT
80 – 200 1600 / 2500 / 4000 2400 / 3750 / 6000 1600 / 2500 / 4000

COMPONENT MATERIAL TYPE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

TOP COVER ALUMINIUM / STAINLESS STEEL BS 970 Part 4 Gr 304 S15

ANTI SHOCK ORIFICE PLASTIC HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

FLOATS PLASTIC HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

BAFFLE SPACERS PVC

NOZZLES STAINLESS STEEL BS 970 Part 4 Gr 304 S15

NOZZLE SEATS ELASTOMER NITRILE / VITON

NOZZLE RETAINING RING STAINLESS STEEL BS 970 Part 4 Gr 304 S15

BAFFLE PLATES STAINLESS STEEL BS 970 Part 4 Gr 304 S15

TIE RODS STAINLESS STEEL BS 970 Part 4 Gr 304 S15

INTERNAL FASTENERS STAINLESS STEEL ASTM A193 Gr B8M, ASTM A439 Gr D2

EXTERNAL FASTENERS STEEL (HOT DIP GALVANISED) SABS 163 Gr 8.8

3.3 DUAL PURPOSE BALL FLOAT TYPE (DN 50-200)

SIZE DN PRESSURE RATING HYDRAULIC TEST

Kpa PRESSURE IN kPa

STRUCTURAL SEAT
50 – 200 1 000 / 1 600 1 500 / 2 400 1 000 / 1 600
2 500 / 4 000 3 750 / 6 000 2 500 / 4 000

MATERIAL TYPE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

BODY SG IRON BS 2789 Gr 420/12, SABS 936 SG 42

COVER SG IRON BS 2789 Gr 420/12, SABS 936 SG 42

COWL SG IRON BS 2789 Gr 420/12, SABS 936 SG 42

LOW PRESSURE BALL POLYPROPYLENE PP/PVDF

HIGH PRESSURE BALL POLYPROPYLENE PP/PVDF

SEAL RINGS ELASTOMER NITRILE/NEOPRENE

STEM AND GUIDE STAINLESS STEEL BS 970 Part 4 Gr 431 S29

COMPONENTS
INTEGRAL VALVE (Were applicable)
THREADED BUSH PHOSPHOR BRONZE/BRASS BS 1400 PB1C, BS 2874 CZ 116
HAND WHEEL SG IRON BS 2789 Gr 420/12, SABS 936 SG 42

INTERNAL FASTENERS STAINLESS STEEL ASTM A193 Gr B8M, ASTM A439 Gr D2

EXTERNAL FASTENERS STEEL (HOT DIP GALVANISED) SABS 163 Gr 8.8

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3.4 AUTOMATIC FLOAT TYPE (DN 50 –200)

SIZE DN PRESSURE RATING HYDRAULIC TEST

Kpa PRESSURE IN kPa

STRUCTURAL SEAT
50 – 200 1 000 / 1 600 1 500 / 2 400 1 000 / 1 600

MATERIALS :

COMPONENT MATERIAL TYPE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

BODY SG IRON BS 2789 Gr 420/12, SABS 936 SG 42

COVER SG IRON BS 2789 Gr 420/12, SABS 936 SG 42

COWL SG IRON BS 2789 Gr 420/12, SABS 936 SG 42

BALL POLYPROPYLENE PP/PVDF

SEAL RING ELASTOMER NITRILE/NEOPRENE

GUIDE COMPONENTS STAINLESS STEEL BS 970 Part 4 Gr 431 S29

INTERNAL FASTENERS STAINLESS STEEL ASTM A193 Gr B8M, ASTM A439 Gr D2

EXTERNAL FASTENERS STEEL (HOT DIP GALVANISED) SABS 163 Gr 8.8

3.5 KINETIC BALL TYPE (DN 50 –200)

SIZE DN PRESSURE RATING HYDRAULIC TEST

KPa PRESSURE IN kPa

STRUCTURAL SEAT
50 – 200 1 000 / 1 600 / 2 500 1 500 / 2 400 / 3 750 1 000 / 1 600 / 2 500

MATERIALS :

COMPONENT MATERIAL TYPE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

BODY SG IRON BS 2789 Gr 420/12, SABS 936 SG 42

COVER SG IRON BS 2789 Gr 420/12, SABS 936 SG 42

COWL SG IRON BS 2789 Gr 420/12, SABS 936 SG 42

BALL POLYPROPYLENE PP/PVDF

SEAL RING ELASTOMER NITRILE/NEOPRENE

INTEGRAL VALVE (Were applicable)

THREADED BUSH PHOSPHOR BRONZE/BRASS BS 1400 PB1C, BS 2874 CZ116

HAND WHEEL SG IRON BS 2789 Gr 420/12, SABS 936 SG 42

SHAFT STAINLESS STEEL BS 970 Part 4 Gr 431 S29

PACKING ASBESTOS FREE

STAINLESS STEEL ASTM A193 Gr B8M, ASTM A439 Gr D2

EXTERNAL FASTENERS STEEL (HOT DIP GALVANISED) SABS 163 Gr 8.8

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