Fisher Controls International, Inc.

FMP:

2C6

TITLE:

Operational Test for Piston and Diaphragm Actuated Valves

ISSUED:

26 September 1969

REVISION:

REVISED:

28 May 1985

Approver:

Content Expert/Owner:

Name:
Title:

Don Rowley

Name:
Title:

Lisa Miller

Special Approver:

Manager, Assembly, Logistics &

Parts

Name:
Title:

Manufacturing Engineer

USE OF THIS DOCUMENT

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document matches the current revision of the electronic master before use.
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Fisher Manufacturing Procedure

1.0

FMP 2C6
REV. 5

PURPOSE
This document describes the method for demonstrating that the actuator has adequate force to open and close
the valve. The procedure shall also demonstrate that no mechanical damage or permanent deformation of
valve components will occur and that accessories function properly.

2.0

SCOPE
These methods will apply to all basic valve configurations with piston or diaphragm actuators and not
requiring special acceptance criteria except as stated in this document.

3.0

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
Personnel shall be adequately trained in the operation of all the equipment required.

4.0

5.0

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

4.1

Holding fixture for the valve.

4.2

Hoist and valve body/actuator handling equipment.

4.3

Instrument air supply.

4.4

Instrument air regulator.

4.5

Electrical signal, AC or DC as required.

4.6

Stop watch.

4.7

Valve Stroke Timer, 4MQ2669.

PROCEDURE
5.1

Prior to testing, the valve shall be completely assembled, and all instruments and accessories
mounted according to the requisition or assembly processing document. The hydrostatic test, disk
hydrostatic test (if required) and seat leakage test shall have been completed also.

5.2

Apply maximum diaphragm signal or instrument signal specified on the requisition or assembly
processing document, and verify that full stroke is obtained. At this time, the valve shall be cycled a
sufficient number of times to permit checking the following items (if applicable to the specific valve
assembly being tested).
5.2.1

Valve/actuator linkage shall be checked to verify no excessive free play is present.

5.2.2

On metal-seated swing thru Butterfly valves, a feeler gauge shall be used to verify proper
clearance between the body and disc.

5.2.3

All pressure gauges on the assembly shall be checked to verify proper functioning and range.

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FMP 2C6
REV. 5

5.2.4

All pneumatic and hydraulic pressure connections shall be checked visually for tightness and
leakage. No leakage is permitted.

5.2.5

All electrical connections shall be checked visually for loose connections and frayed or
damaged wires.

5.2.6

The valve shall be stroked to approximately mid-travel and the supply air pressure removed
to observe the failure position of valves with spring opposed or trip system design actuators.
When the number of closing cycles is specified for trip systems, the following steps will be
necessary.
5.2.6.1

Reduce supply air pressure below specified trip pressure to verify trip valve
operation.

5.2.6.2

Remove or block supply air.

5.2.6.3

Actuate dump-solenoid valve as necessary to produce the number of valve closure

cycles specified on the assembly processing document. After the last cycle is
completed, verify that tank pressure is above the minimum value specified on the
assembly processing document. See Para. 5.3.

5.2.7

Limit switches and travel stops shall be checked to verify proper functioning and adjustment.
Make and break points on limit switches shall be as specified on the requisition.

5.2.8

The electro-pneumatic transducer shall be checked to verify that the specified electrical input
signal gives the specified pneumatic output signal.

5.2.9

Solenoid valves shall be checked to verify proper piping and operation.

5.2.10 Valve positioner - A check shall be made to verify that the valve disc/plug is completely
closed (or open, as specified) when the instrument signal is at the low limit of the specified
range. A similar check shall be made at the high limit of the specified instrument signal
range.
5.2.10.1 Verify that a 5 percent of span increase in input signal from the lower limit results
in stem motion.
5.2.10.2 Stroke valve at least three (3) times with positioner in by-pass mode and verify
smooth valve stroking.
5.2.11 Valves with manual operators also should be stroked manually to ensure proper operation.
5.3

When a stroking speed is specified on the requisition or assembly processing documents, the speed
shall be checked with a stop watch or other appropriate equipment. See Para. 5.2 and 6.1.

5.4

Sign, date, and show test results on Assembly Test Report, Form 3131, and/or Requisition.

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ACCEPTANCE
6.1

7.0

With full signal, the valve travel shall be as specified on the requisition within the following
tolerances:
Valve Style

Travel

Tolerance

Y, YY, YD, YS

Less than 2-1/2

2-1/2 and over

-0 + 1/16
+ 1/16

Backseated Valves

All Travels

+1/8 - 1/16

Single-Seated Globe
Valves

All Travels

-0 + 1/16

Rotary Valves

All Rotations

+ 5

Double Ported Globe

Valves

All Travels

-0 + 1/16

6.2

When verification of stroking speed is required, the stroking speed shall not exceed that specified on
the requisition or assembly processing document.

6.3

Verification of minimum tank pressure with specified cycle requirements for trip valve operations
should be recorded on the ATR.

6.4

Visual examination shall reveal no evidence of mechanical damage or permanent deformation of any
valve component.

REPAIR PROCEDURE
7.1

8.0

FMP 2C6
REV. 5

If proper stroking speed cannot be achieved (4.3), consult with Product Manufacturing Engineering
for limitations of equipment. Make recommended changes and retest.

DVC 6000 together with "valve link" software shall generate measurement report including
a) Travel tolerance
b) Hysterisis and deadbank
for each valve.

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