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Marking<br />

Safety valve standards are normally very specific about the information which must be<br />

carried on the valve. Marking is mandatory on both the shell, usually cast or stamped,<br />

and the name-plate, which must be securely attached to the valve. A general summary of<br />

the information required is listed below:<br />

• On the shell<br />

• Size designation.<br />

• Material designation of the shell.<br />

• Manufacturer's name or trademark.<br />

• Direction of flow arrow.<br />

On the identification plate:<br />

Fion Zhang/ Charlie Chong<br />

• Set pressure (in bar g for European valves and psi g for ASME valves).<br />

• Number of the relevant standard (or relevant ASME stamp).<br />

• Manufacturer's model type reference.<br />

• Derated coefficient of discharge or certified capacity.<br />

• Flow area.<br />

• Lift and overpressure.<br />

• Date of manufacture or reference number. http://www.spiraxsarco.com/reso<br />

urces/steam-engineeringtutorials/safety-valves/safety-<br />

valve-installation.asp

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