BS 6683:1985
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The latest, up-to-date edition.
Guide to installation and use of valves
Hardcopy , PDF
English
10-31-1985
Foreword
Committees responsible
Guide
Section one. General
1.1 Scope
Section two. Service and environmental considerations
2.1 Fluid
2.2 Pressure-temperature rating
2.3 Layout and siting
2.4 Bending strength
2.5 Fire-tested
2.6 Pressure surge and cycling
2.7 Throttling
2.8 Flow coefficients
2.9 Effects of temperature
2.10 Trapped pressure
2.11 Corrosion
2.12 Stem sealing
2.13 Cryogenic services
2.14 Operating effort
2.15 Vibration
Section three. Storage and handling
3.1 General
3.2 Handling
3.3 Storage
Section four. Installation
4.1 General
4.2 Inspection
4.3 Threaded valve/pipe assembly
4.4 Flanged joint assembly
4.5 Weld joint assembly
4.6 Testing and adjustment
Section five. Operation and maintenance
5.1 General
5.2 Operation of manual valves
5.3. Operation of power actuated valves
5.4 Quarter turn valves
5.5 Noise
5.6 Maintenance
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