Name: ASTM F 1373 : 1993 : R2012
Brand: ASTM
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ASTM F 1373 : 1993 : R2012

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Standard Test Method for Determination of Cycle Life of Automatic Valves for Gas Distribution System Components

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

12-03-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

07-01-2012

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

CONTAINED IN VOL. 10.04, 2015 Defines the testing of automatic valves for cycle life using static, no-flow conditions.

1.1This test method covers the testing of automatic valves for cycle life utilizing static, no-flow conditions. This no-flow condition is felt to be a realistic test to determine the valve's cycle life.

1.2This test method applies to automatically operated valves. It is intended to measure the cycle life of the valve itself including the seat and body sealing. It does not include cycle testing of the actuator. Testing must include both pressure testing and helium leak testing and must include vacuum test conditions when appropriate. This test method may be applied to a broad range of valve sizes.

1.3Limitations:

1.3.1This test is not designed to evaluate the performance of the actuator. This test method addresses the gas system contamination aspects of the valve performance, that is, seat and body leakage and diaphragm or bellows failure. If the actuator fails during the evaluation, the valve is deemed as a failure.

1.3.2While the requirements of a valve's performance might include items such as particulate generation levels, this test method only attempts to evaluate cycle life and performance degradation as they relate to the ability of the valve to operate and shut off flow.

1.3.3This test method is written with the assumption that the operator understands the use of the apparatus at a level equivalent to six months of experience.

1.4The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.

1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 7.

Committee	F 01
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	5
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 2012
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	ASTM F 1373 : 1993 : R2020
Supersedes	ASTM F 1373 : 1993 : R2005