MSS SP-153-2017

Modification of New
Water Works Valves

Standard Practice
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................... 1
1 SCOPE ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................... 1
3 OVERALL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 2
4 MARKING, TRACEABILITY, ASSEMBLY, DISASSEMBLY, AND STORAGE ............... 4

SPECIFIC MODIFICATION, EVALUATION, AND TESTING PROCEDURES

5 BORE AND END CONNECTION CHANGES ........................................................................ 6

6 REPLACEMENT OF VALVE TRIM ....................................................................................... 7
7 EXTENSIONS FOR BURIED SERVICE ................................................................................. 8
8 MISCELLANEOUS MODIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 8
9 TESTING AND NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION ......................................................... 9

ANNEX

A Referenced Standards and Applicable Dates ............................................................................11

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MODIFICATION OF NEW WATER WORKS VALVES

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Standard Practice is to ensure that the quality of workmanship and materials meet
all applicable standards and codes.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This Standard Practice establishes minimum requirements for the modification of new American
Water Works Association (AWWA) valves manufactured in accordance with one or more of the following
AWWA standards, and that require modification to meet specific end user requirements for use in water
works applications. Specific AWWA standards, pertaining to this Standard Practice, include:
AWWA Standard Valve Type
C507 Ball
C504 and C516 Butterfly
C508 and C518 Check
C500, C509, and C515 Gate
C520 Knife Gate
C517 Plug

1.2 The procedures contained within this Standard Practice are general in nature and the facility
performing the modification(s) may need to augment them as necessary to achieve compliance with all
applicable codes and standards.

2. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

2.1 End User The ultimate owner and/or user of a valve.

2.2 Low Stress Stamp Alphanumeric or symbolic steel stamps designed to reduce stress raisers in the
components they are stamped upon.

2.3 Match Marks Scribed or written marks used to match the specific orientation of a valve during
disassembly and reassembly.

2.4 OEM The original manufacturer of the valve.

2.5 Valve Modification The alteration of a completed valve after shipment from the manufacturer’s
plant, to meet specific customer specifications or requirements.

2.6 Valve Trim, Ball Valve The ball, seats and stem.

2.7 Valve Trim, Butterfly Valve The disc, seats and stem.

2.8 Valve Trim, Check Valve The flapper, seat and stem.

2.9 Valve Trim, Gate Valve The gate, seats and stem.

2.10 Valve Trim, Plug Valve The plug, seats and stem.

2.11 Other Definitions Additional definitions may be found in MSS SP-96.

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3. OVERALL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Quality System

3.1.1 Facilities performing valve modification work must have an established quality system based on
the current edition of ISO 9001 or an equivalent quality management system.

3.1.2 The quality system must include controlled written or secure digital shop procedures and/or work
instruction documents.

3.1.3 The facility must utilize a system to monitor modification steps and raw material usage and
identification.

ADVISORY: It is the responsibility of the valve end user (i.e., owner) to determine if the modifications will void
the original manufacturer warranty or whether the original manufacturer will assume warranty responsibility after
modification.

3.2 Documentation

3.2.1 All valves shall be marked with a unique identification number or code which is recorded in a log
or entered into a shop order management system or database. This identification number shall be used for
any further in-process identification and report purposes. See Section 4.2.

3.2.2 All raw materials used in pressure boundary applications shall be 100% traceable with a material
identification number or code applied to each piece of incoming raw material. Material identification
numbers or codes shall be written on the individual work order or logged into a shop traveler, database,
or log.

All material test reports shall be kept on file for a minimum of ten years from their original purchase date,
or ultimate use date, whichever is longer.

3.2.3 A certificate of compliance shall be maintained on other components such as gaskets, packing,
seals, and bolting.

3.3 Design

3.3.1 AWWA standards have conservative safety factors for valve components. Products with design
modifications made according to this Standard Practice shall also remain in compliance with the
governing AWWA standard.

3.3.2 Any facility performing modifications requiring design calculations shall have a responsible
qualified engineer capable of performing such calculations, or have the calculations reviewed by a qualified
third party.

As an alternative, design calculations may be performed, and drawings provided by the original
manufacturer of the valve being modified.

3.3.3 All facilities performing modifications requiring design work shall create and maintain detailed
dimensional drawings of the modification components. These drawings shall be kept for the purpose of
design verification and the replication of spare parts.

3.3.4 Design drawings and calculations shall be kept on file for a minimum of ten years.

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3.4 OEM Authorization and NCR Reporting

3.4.1 Facilities performing valve modifications shall be authorized by the manufacturer of the valve(s)
to be modified. Work undertaken during modification shall be consistent with published Operation &
Maintenance instructions of the OEM.

3.4.2 When an OEM non-conformance is identified, all pertinent information regarding the non-
conformance shall be recorded and a report submitted or made available to the OEM or his representative
as soon as possible.

3.5 Welding and Joining

3.5.1 All welding shall be performed by welders qualified in accordance with ASME BPVC, Section IX.

3.5.2 All welding procedures shall be qualified in accordance with ASME BPVC, Section IX.

3.5.3 A welder continuity log shall be maintained in accordance with ASME BPVC, Section IX.

3.5.4 Non-pressure retaining welds may be made in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M.

3.5.5 Pressure containing welds shall be made in conformance with ASME B31.3.

3.5.6 Filler materials shall match the nominal chemistry of the components being welded unless
specified by customer purchase order.

3.5.7 The quality of pressure containing welds shall be evaluated in accordance with ASME B31.3,
Table 341.3.2.

3.5.8 All filler material heat numbers shall be fully traceable and recorded on the shop traveler or
database.

3.5.9 If welding procedures require Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT), such heat treatment shall be
performed in accordance with Section 3.7.

3.5.10 Overlays, including cobalt-based alloy compositions or other hard facing products and protective
coatings, shall be hardness tested utilizing a technique that is non-destructive to the seating or protected
surface. Overlay hardness shall be in accordance with the corresponding parent valve specification.

3.6 Non-destructive Evaluation (NDE)

3.6.1 NDE programs shall be written in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A.

3.6.2 Personnel performing NDE shall be qualified in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A.

3.7 Heat Treatment

3.7.1 The requirement for heat treatment of welds shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3,
Table 331.1.1 and/or ASME BPVC, Section VIII, Division 1, Table UCS-56.

3.7.2 Heat treatments may be performed in a furnace or with localized heating elements if practical.

3.7.3 PWHT hardness acceptance criteria are in accordance with ASME B31.3, Table 331.1.1.

3.7.4 PWHT charts shall be retained for a minimum of five years.

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3.8 Testing

3.8.1 Test valve in accordance with the applicable AWWA test specification, manufacturer’s instructions,
and as supplemented by written customer purchase order testing requirements.

4. MARKING, TRACEABILITY, ASSEMBLY, DISASSEMBLY, AND STORAGE

4.1 Internal Coatings and Wetted Parts Many valves designed and manufactured for potable water
service have internal coatings and wetted parts which comply with NSF 61 and/or NSF 372. Care must be
taken to assure the coating certification is maintained and to ensure any new wetted part materials are
consistent with NSF 61 and/or NSF 372.

4.2 Traceability and Marking

4.2.1 When valves are disassembled, all major components such as body, bonnet and disc, ball or plug
shall be marked or stamped with the valve identification number referenced in Section 3.2.1.

4.2.2 A metal tag shall be affixed to the modified valve, as close as possible to the existing OEM valve
tag stating: Modification Facility, Facility Location, Modification(s) performed and date of modification.
The original OEM tag data shall be changed to denote the modified condition of the valve (e.g., new trim
material).

4.2.3 Components subject to heat treatment shall be stamped to insure identification after the heat
treatment process.

4.2.4 Metal stamps shall be of the low stress type.

4.3 Bolted Body Disassembly Procedure

4.3.1 Inspect valve for visible damage, especially serrations of raised face valves, butt-weld ends and
grooves of ring-type joints.

4.3.2 Partially open plug and ball valves prior to disassembly.

4.3.3 Match mark body sections and actuator orientation if applicable.

4.3.4 If stem removal is required, discard original compression or injectable-type packing. Formed
packing, such as O-rings, polymers, and molded elastomers may be re-used if found to be free from
defects.

4.4 Two-Piece Threaded Body Disassembly Procedure

4.4.1 Inspect valve for visible damage, especially serrations of raised face valves, butt-weld ends and
grooves of ring-type joints.

4.4.2 Partially open plug and ball valves prior to disassembly.

4.4.3 If valve ends are threaded, screw a pipe plug or section of pipe hand tight into the threaded tail-
piece, to help prevent distortion during disassembly.

4.4.4 Match mark body sections and actuator orientation if applicable.

4.4.5 Utilize a wrench of the proper diameter and unscrew the tail-piece, taking care not to damage flats
on body. Do not use a pipe wrench for disassembly.

4.4.6 If stem removal is required, discard original compression or injectable-type packing. Formed
packing, such as O-rings and molded elastomers may be re-used if found to be free from defects.

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4.5 Bolted Body Assembly Procedure

4.5.1 Clean all component interiors with shop air or if carbon steel, alternatively flush with a fluid
containing a light rust inhibitor to remove any machining residue or weld spatter.

4.5.2 Confirm identification number of components.

4.5.3 Install new gasket, packing, and seals if required, of proper material and construction.

4.5.4 Partially open ball and plug valves.

4.5.5 Align body match marks and gear actuator match marks, as applicable.

4.5.6 Tighten bolting in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and/or ASME PCC-1. The
target bolt torque is per manufacturer’s specifications or if unavailable, ASME PCC-1, Appendix G.

4.6 Threaded Body Assembly Procedure

4.6.1 Clean all component interiors with shop air or if carbon steel, alternatively flush with a fluid
containing a light rust inhibitor to remove any machining residue or weld spatter.

4.6.2 Confirm identification number of components.

4.6.3 Install new gasket and packing, if required, of proper material and construction.

4.6.4 Partially open ball and plug valves.

4.6.5 Apply OEM specified lubricant to body or tail-piece threads if required.

4.6.6 Carefully thread tail-piece into body and torque in accordance with OEM specifications.

4.7 In-Process Storage

4.7.1 Protect all components from dust or other contaminants by wrapping pallets or containers in
plastic wrap.

4.7.2 Attach appropriate end protectors to valve ends.

4.7.3 Store carbon steel, cast iron, and ductile iron components indoors or take measures to ensure that
moisture does not cause corrosion on machined surfaces.

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SPECIFIC MODIFICATION, EVALUATION, AND TESTING PROCEDURES

Sections 1 through 4 of this Standard Practice provided important general information, procedures, and
requirements essential to this document. The following Sections 5 through 9 involve specific
modification procedures pertaining to the scope of this Standard Practice.

5. BORE AND END CONNECTION CHANGES

5.1 It is preferable to completely disassemble valves prior to any machining. If disassembly is not
possible, extreme care must be taken to ensure that no shavings or other foreign material remains in the
valve that might damage the seating surfaces.

5.2 Raised Face to Ring-Type Joint

5.2.1 Scope This procedure details the conversion of raised face flanges to ring-type joint (RTJ) by
welding and machining.

5.2.2 If required for modification, disassemble the valve in accordance with Section 4 of this Standard
Practice and manufacturer’s instructions.

5.2.3 If the valve is not disassembled, heat from welding should be dissipated by appropriate means to
prevent damage to elastomer components.

5.2.4 Valves welded in the assembled condition must have internals (ball & seats) protected from any
slag or other debris during the welding process.

5.2.5 Perform welding in accordance with Section 3.5. Care should be taken to ensure that small
diameter flanges do not warp during the welding process.

5.2.6 Build up the raised face areas with filler metal equivalent to the base metal of the valve body.
Apply enough filler material to allow for a finished machined dimension in accordance with ASME
B16.5 and ASME B16.47.

5.2.7 Machine RTJ groove in accordance with ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.47. The side wall of the
groove shall not exceed 63 microinches (63 µin).

5.3 Inspection

5.3.1 Groove area shall be inspected via PT examination in accordance with MSS SP-93 or ASME
B16.34, Appendix II.

5.3.2 No relevant indications are allowed.

5.3.3 Any defects shall be removed re-welded and machined.

5.3.4 Following machining, carefully remove all shavings from valve ports and/or valve body.

5.3.5 If disassembly was required for the modification, reassemble in accordance with Section 4 of this
Standard Practice and manufacturer’s instructions.

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5.4 Re-Facing of Flanges

5.4.1 Scope This procedure details the re-facing of existing raised face (RF) flanges by machining.

5.4.2 If required for machining, disassemble valve in accordance with Sections 4 of this Standard
Practice and manufacturer’s instructions.

5.4.3 If valve is not disassembled, close valve completely to help keep shavings from entering the valve
body. Protect the ball and seats from debris and shavings.

5.4.4 Flange finish shall be either serrated-concentric or serrated-spiral finish, 45 to 55 grooves per
inch, unless specified by the end user. The RF shall have a 0.06 in. height for Class 150 and 300 valves.
Machining shall result in a flange thickness that is no less than the applicable AWWA standard.

5.4.5 If disassembly was required for the modification, reassemble in accordance with Section 4.4 or 4.5.

6. REPLACEMENT OF VALVE TRIM

6.1 Scope This procedure details the changing of valve trim by the installation of new OEM supplied
trim components.

6.2 Valve shall be disassembled in accordance with Sections 4.

6.3 Seats

6.3.1 New OEM replacement seats of the proper material are installed in the valve.

6.3.2 The valve shall be disassembled and reassembled in accordance with Section 4 of this Standard
Practice and manufacturer’s instructions.

6.3.3 Shimming behind seat rings is not allowed, unless approved by the OEM.

6.3.4 If the pressure-temperature rating has changed as a result of seat material change, the original
OEM tag must be altered or a new tag applied reflecting the new maximum pressure-temperature rating.

6.4 Ball, Plug, Disc, or Gate

6.4.1 New OEM replacement closure component of the proper material is installed in the valve.

6.4.2 Re-install anti-static device, if so equipped.

6.5 Stem

6.5.1 A new OEM replacement stem of the proper material is installed in the valve.

6.5.2 Out-of-straightness of the entire length of the stem shall not exceed 0.001 inches per inch.

6.5.3 A maximum taper or cylindrical variation of 0.002 inches across the entire stem packing area.

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7. EXTENSIONS FOR BURIED SERVICE

7.1 The requirements of ASME B16.34, Section 2.1.6, shall be met for the design of weld-fabricated
extensions.

7.2 The cast/forged extension, pipe or non-standard wall tube thickness and wrought or forged extension
stem, shall take into account operating torque, stem thrust and bending stresses induced by handwheels,
gears and power actuators.

7.3 Lubrication and drain lines shall be of welded construction, unless specified by the customer. The
pipe schedule shall be appropriate for the valve pressure class, but in no case shall the pipe schedule be
less than Sch. 80.

7.4 Welding shall be in accordance with Section 3.5. Non-pressure containing welds shall be made in
accordance with AWS D1.1M.

7.5 Testing of drain, vent and sealant lines shall be subject to a hydrostatic test with the valve. If testing
with the valve is not practical, these lines may be tested separately, provided the final assembly connection
is subjected to the hydrostatic shell test with the valve. The testing sealant injection lines shall be optional
at the discretion of and procedures stated by the purchaser.

7.6 Any extensions between valve and actuator shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations. Testing of complete valve assembly including actuation is to be performed to ensure
proper operation and valve performance.

8. MISCELLANEOUS MODIFICATIONS

8.1 Bolting Change

8.1.1 The valve shall be disassembled in accordance with Section 4 of this Standard Practice and
manufacturer’s instructions.

8.1.2 Old bolting shall be discarded.

8.1.3 Apply thread lubricant to new bolting.

8.1.4 New bolting of the proper material and size shall be installed.

8.1.5 New bolting shall not degrade manufacturer’s performance ratings or corrosion resistance of the
valve.

8.1.6 Assemble the valve in accordance with Section 4 of this Standard Practice and manufacturer’s
instructions.

8.1.7 Test the valve in accordance with the applicable AWWA standard and as supplemented by the
written end user purchase order testing requirements. See Section 9.1.

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9. TESTING AND NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION

9.1 Pressure Testing

9.1.1 Scope This procedure details requirements for pressure testing of valves after modification or as
requested by written customer purchase order.

9.1.2 All valves disassembled for modification or those that have had changes to their pressure boundary
shall be seat and shell tested in accordance with the applicable AWWA test specification, manufacturer’s
instructions and as supplemented by written customer purchase order testing requirements.

9.1.3 Analog pressure gauges used for testing shall be selected so that the target test pressure falls in the
20 to 80 percent of the gauge range.

9.1.4 Pressure gauges used for testing shall be calibrated at a minimum, every six months.

9.1.5 Following the hydrostatic pressure testing, any liquid residue shall be removed from the valve
body and bonnet.

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ANNEX A
Referenced Standards and Applicable Dates

This Annex is an integral part of this Standard Practice and is placed after the main text for convenience.

Standard Name Description

ASME; ANSI/ASME
B16.34-2017 Valves – Flanged, Threaded and Welding End
B16.47-2017 Large Diameter Steel Flanges: NPS 26 Through NPS 60 Metric/Inch Standard
B16.5-2017 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard
B31.3-2016 Process Piping
BPVC-VIII-Div. I-2017 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division I: Rules for Construction
of Pressure Vessels
BPVC-IX-2017 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX: Welding and Brazing Qualifications
PCC-1-2013 Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly

ASNT; ANSI/ASNT
SNT-TC-1A-2016 Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing; including
ANSI/ASNT CP-105-2016, Training Outlines for Qualification of Nondestructive
Testing Personnel

AWS; ANSI/AWS
D1.1/D1.1M:2015 Structural Welding Code – Steel; including 2016 Errata

AWWA; ANSI/AWWA
C500-09 Metal-Seated Gate Valves for Water Supply Service
C504-15 Rubber-Seated Butterfly Valves
C507-15 Ball Valves, 6 In. Through 60 In. (150 mm Through 1,500 mm)
C508-17 Swing-Check Valves for Waterworks Service, 2 In. Through 48 In. (50-mm
Through 1,200 mm)
C509-15 Resilient-Seated Gate Valves for Water Supply Service
C516-14 Large-Diameter Rubber-Seated Butterfly Valves, Sizes 78 In. (2,000 mm) and Larger
C515-15 Reduced Wall Resilient-Seated Gate Valves for Water Supply Service
C517-16 Resilient-Seated Cast-Iron Eccentric Plug Valves
C518-13 Dual-Disc Swing-Check Valves for Waterworks Service
C520-14 Knife Gate Valves, Sizes 2 In. (50 mm) Through 92 In. (2,400 mm)

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ANNEX A
Referenced Standards and Applicable Dates
(Continued)

This Annex is an integral part of this Standard Practice and is placed after the main text for convenience.

Standard Name Description

ISO
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems – Requirements
[Supplemental Information: See handbook ISO 9001 for Small Businesses – What to Do,
jointly published in 2010 by ISO and the International Trade Centre (ITC)] (2009)

MSS; ANSI/MSS
SP-96-2017 Terminology for Valves, Fittings, and Their Related Components

NSF
61-2016 Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects; including 2016 Amendment
372-2016 Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content

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ANNEX A
Referenced Standards and Applicable Dates
(Continued)

This Annex is an integral part of this Standard Practice and is placed after the main text for convenience.

The following organizations appear on the previous pages of this Annex:

ANSI American National Standards Institute

25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10036-7406

ASME ASME International (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

Two Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016-5990

ASNT American Society for Non-Destructive Testing

1711 Arlingate Lane, P.O. Box 28518
Columbus, OH 43228-0518

AWS American Welding Society

550 NW LeJeune Road
Miami, FL 33126-5699

AWWA American Water Works Association

6666 West Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235-3098

ISO International Organization for Standardization

1, ch. de la Voie-Creuse, Case Postale 56
CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland

MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.
127 Park Street, NE
Vienna, VA 22180-4602

NSF National Sanitation Foundation

789 N Dixboro Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9723

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