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ASME B16.34

Valves — Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End

Issuing body
ASME
Latest edition
2020 Edition
Region
USA, Global
Equipment items
11

Scope

Pressure-temperature ratings, dimensions, materials, NDE, marking and testing for valves.

Key requirements (7)

  • Pressure–temperature ratings for valves (steel).
  • Pressure classes: 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, 2500, 4500.
  • Body wall thickness: t = (P·d)/(2·S·E − 1.2·P) + c, plus tabulated minimums.
  • Hydrotest: shell at 1.5 × Class 100 °F rating; seat at 1.1 × Class 100 °F rating.
  • Special class allows 25% above standard rating with stricter NDE (radiography + hardness).
  • Materials per ASME II Part D allowable stress.
  • End connections: threaded, flanged, butt-weld, socket-weld.

Related standards (4)

Applied to 11 equipment items

Materials, Welding & Coatings