SIST EN 60534-2-3:2016

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2016
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SIST EN 60534-2-3:1998
Regulacijski ventili za industrijske procese - 2-3. del: Kapaciteta pretoka -
Preskusni postopki (IEC 60534-2-3:2015)
Industrial-process control valves -- Part 2-3: Flow capacity - Test procedures (IEC 60534
-2-3:2015)
Stellventile für die Prozessregelung - Teil 2-3: Durchflusskapazität - Prüfverfahren (IEC
60534-2-3:2015)
Vannes de régulation des processus industriels - Partie 2-3: Capacité d'écoulement -
Procédures d'essais (IEC 60534-2-3:2015)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60534-2-3:2016
ICS:
23.060.40 7ODþQLUHJXODWRUML Pressure regulators
25.040.40 Merjenje in krmiljenje Industrial process
industrijskih postopkov measurement and control
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60534-2-3

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2016
ICS 23.060.40; 25.040.40 Supersedes EN 60534-2-3:1998
English Version
Industrial-process control valves -
Part 2-3: Flow capacity - Test procedures
(IEC 60534-2-3:2015)
Vannes de régulation des processus industriels -  Stellventile für die Prozessregelung -
Partie 2-3: Capacité d'écoulement - Procédures d'essais Teil 2-3: Durchflusskapazität - Prüfverfahren
(IEC 60534-2-3:2015) (IEC 60534-2-3:2015)
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European foreword
The text of document 65B/1025/FDIS, future edition 3 of IEC 60534-2-3, prepared by
SC 65B “Measurement and control devices” of IEC/TC 65 “Industrial-process measurement, control
and automation" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be (dop) 2016-10-20
implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2019-01-20
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 60534-2-3:1998.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60534-2-3:2015 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated:

IEC 60751:2008 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60751:2008 (not modified).
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60534-1 -  Industrial-process control valves - EN 60534-1 -
Part 1: Control valve terminology and
general considerations
IEC 60534-2-1 2011 Industrial-process control valves - EN 60534-2-1 2011
Part 2-1: Flow capacity - Sizing equations
for fluid flow under installed conditions
IEC 60534-8-2 -  Industrial-process control valves - EN 60534-8-2 -
Part 8-2: Noise considerations - Laboratory
measurement of noise generated by
hydrodynamic flow through control valves
IEC 61298-1 -  Process measurement and control devices EN 61298-1 -
- General methods and procedures for
evaluating performance -
Part 1: General considerations
IEC 61298-2 -  Process measurement and control devices EN 61298-2 -
- General methods and procedures for
evaluating performance -
Part 2: Tests under reference conditions

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Symbols . 7
5 Test system . 8
5.1 Test specimen . 8
5.2 Test section . 8
5.3 Throttling valves . 9
5.4 Flow measurement . 10
5.5 Pressure taps . 10
5.6 Pressure measurement . 10
5.7 Temperature measurement . 10
5.8 Valve travel . 11
5.9 Installation of test specimen . 11
6 Accuracy of tests . 12
7 Test fluids . 12
7.1 Incompressible fluids . 12
7.2 Compressible fluids . 12
8 Test procedure for incompressible fluids . 12
8.1 Test procedure for flow coefficient C . 12
8.2 Test procedure for liquid pressure recovery factor F and combined liquid
L
pressure recovery factor and piping geometry factor F . 14
LP
8.3 Test procedure for piping geometry factor F . 15
p
8.4 Test procedure for liquid critical pressure ratio factor F . 15
F
8.5 Test procedure for Reynolds number factor F for incompressible flow . 15
R
8.6 Test procedure for valve style modifier F . 15
d
9 Data evaluation procedure for incompressible fluids . 16
9.1 Non-choked flow . 16
9.2 Choked flow . 16
9.3 Calculation of flow coefficient C . 17
9.4 Calculation of liquid pressure recovery factor F and the combined liquid
L
pressure recovery factor and piping geometry factor F . 17
LP
9.5 Calculation of piping geometry factor F . 18
P
9.6 Calculation of liquid critical pressure ratio factor F . 18
F
9.7 Calculation of Reynolds number factor F . 18
R
9.8 Calculation of valve style modifier F . 18
d
10 Test procedure for compressible fluids . 19
10.1 Test procedure for flow coefficient C . 19
10.2 Test procedure for pressure differential ratio factors x and x . 20
T TP
10.3 Test procedure for piping geometry factor F . 21
p
10.4 Test procedure for Reynolds number factor F . 22
R
10.5 Test procedure for valve style modifier F . 22
d
10.6 Test procedure for small flow trim . 22
11 Data evaluation procedure for compressible fluids . 23

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11.1 Flow equation . 23
11.2 Calculation of flow coefficient C . 23
11.3 Calculation of pressure differential ratio factor x . 23
T
11.4 Calculation of pressure differential ratio factor x . 24
TP
11.5 Calculation of piping geometry factor F . 24
p
11.6 Calculation of Reynolds number factor F for compressible fluids . 24
R
11.7 Calculation of valve style modifier F . 24
d
11.8 Calculation of flow coefficient C for small flow trim . 24
Annex A (normative) Typical examples of test specimens showing appropriate
pressure tap locations . 26
Annex B (informative) Engineering data . 28
Annex C (informative) Derivation of the valve style modifier, F . 31
d
Annex D (informative) Laminar flow test discussion. 35
Annex E (informative) Long form F test procedure . 36
L
E.1 General . 36
E.2 Test procedure . 36
E.3 Graphical data reduction . 36
Annex F (informative) Calculation of F to help determine if pipe/valve port diameters

P
are adequately matched . 39
Bibliography . 41

Figure 1 – Basic flow test system . 8
Figure 2 – Test section piping requirements . 9
Figure 3 – Recommended pressure tap connection . 11
Figure A.1 – Typical examples of test specimens showing appropriate pressure tap
locations . 27
Figure B.1 – Dynamic viscosity of water . 28
Figure C.1 – Single seated, parabolic plug (flow tending to open) . 34
Figure C.2 – Swing-through butterfly valve . 34
Figure E.1 – Typical flow results . 37

Table 1 – Test specimen alignment . 11
Table 2 – Minimum inlet absolute test pressure in kPa (bar) as related to F and ∆p . 13
L
Table 3 – Numerical constants N . 25
Table B.1 – Properties for water . 28
Table B.2 – Properties of air . 29
Table B.3 – Test section piping . 30
Table C.1 – Numerical constant, N . 34
Table F.1 – Tabulated values of F if upstream and downstream pipe the same size . 40

P
Table F.2 – Tabulated values of F if downstream pipe larger than valve . 40
P
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FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60534-2-3 has been prepared by subcommittee 65B: Measurement
and control devices, of IEC technical committee 65: Industrial-process measurement, control
and automation.
The third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1997, of which it
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) Addition of informative Annexes B, C, D, E and F.
b) Organizational and formatting changes were made to group technically related subject
matter.
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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
65B/1025/FDIS 65B/1028/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60534 series, published under the general title Industrial-process
control valves, can be found on the IEC website.
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1 Scope
This part of IEC 60534 is applicable to industrial-process control valves and provides the flow
capacity test procedures for determining the following variables used in the equations given in
IEC 60534-2-1:
a) flow coefficient C;
b) liquid pressure recovery factor without attached fittings F ;
L
c) combined liquid pressure recovery factor and piping geometry factor of a control valve
with attached fittings F ;
LP
d) piping geometry factor F ;
P
e) pressure differential ratio factors x and x ;
T TP
f) valve style modifier F ;
d
g) Reynolds number factor F .
R
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60534-1, Industrial-process control valves – Part 1: Control valve terminology and
general considerations
IEC 60534-2-1:2011, Industrial-process control valves – Part 2-1: Flow capacity – Sizing
equations for fluid flow under installed conditions
IEC 60534-8-2, Industrial-process control valves – Part 8-2: Noise considerations –
Laboratory measurement of noise generated by hydrodynamic flow through control valves
IEC 61298-1, Process measurement and control devices – General methods and procedures
for evaluating performance – Part 1: General considerations
IEC 61298-2, Process measurement and control devices – General methods and procedures
for evaluating performance – Part 2: Tests under reference conditions
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60534-1,
IEC 60534-2-1, IEC 61298-1, and IEC 61298-2 apply.

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4 Symbols
Symbol Description Unit
C Flow coefficient (K , C ) Various (see IEC 60534-1)
v v
C Flow coefficient at rated travel Various (see IEC 60534-1)
R
d Nominal valve size (DN) mm
F Valve style modifier 1
d
F Liquid critical pressure ratio factor 1
F
F Liquid pressure recovery factor of a control valve without attached 1
L
fittings
F Combined liquid pressure recovery factor and piping geometry factor of 1
LP
a control valve with attached fittings
F Piping geometry factor 1
P
F Reynolds number factor 1
R
F Specific heat ratio factor 1
γ
M Molecular mass of flowing fluid kg/kmol
N Numerical constants (see Table 3) Various (see Note 1)
p Thermodynamic critical pressure kPa or bar (see Note 2)
c
p Vapour pressure of liquid at inlet temperature kPa or bar
v
p Inlet absolute static pressure measured at the upstream pressure tap kPa or bar
p Outlet absolute static pressure measured at the downstream pressure kPa or bar
tap
Differential pressure (p – p ) between upstream and downstream kPa or bar
∆p
1 2
pressure taps
Maximum pressure differential kPa or bar
∆p
max
kPa or bar
∆p Maximum effective ∆p without attached fittings
max(L)
kPa or bar
∆p Maximum effective ∆p with attached fittings
max(LP)
Q Volumetric flow rate m /h (see Note 3)
Q Maximum volumetric flow rate (choked flow conditions) m /h
max
Q Maximum volumetric flow rate for incompressible fluids (choked flow m /h
max(L)
conditions without attached fittings)
Q Maximum volumetric flow rate for incompressible fluids (choked flow m /h
max(LP)
conditions with attached fittings)
Q Maximum volumetric flow rate for compressible fluids (choked flow m /h
max(T)
conditions without attached fittings)
Q Maximum volumetric flow rate for compressible fluids (choked flow m /h
max(TP)
conditions with attached fittings)
Re Valve Reynolds number 1
v
T Inlet absolute temperature K
t Reference temperature for standard conditions
°C
s
X 1
Ratio of pressure differential to inlet absolute pressure (∆p/p )
x Pressure differential ratio factor of a control valve without attached 1
T
fittings for choked flow
x Pressure differential ratio factor of a control valve with attached fittings 1
TP
for choked flow
Y Expansion factor 1
Z Compressibility factor (Z = 1 for gases that exhibit ideal gas behaviour) 1
Specific heat ratio 1
γ
ν
Kinematic viscosity m /s (see Note 4)
ζ Velocity head loss coefficient of a reducer, expander or other fitting 1
attached to a control valve
ρ /ρ Relative density (ρ /ρ = 1 for water at 15 °C)
1 o 1 o
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NOTE 1 To determine the units for the numerical constants, dimensional analysis may be performed on the
appropriate equations using the units given in Table 1.
2 5
NOTE 2 1 bar = 10 kPa = 10 Pa.
NOTE 3 Compressible fluid volumetric flow rates in m /h, identified by the symbol Q, refer to standard
conditions which are an absolute pressure of 101,325 kPa (1,013 25 bar) and a temperature of either 0 °C or
15 °C (see Table 3).
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NOTE 4 1 centistoke = 10 m /s.
5 Test system
5.1 Test specimen
The test specimen is any valve or combination of valve, pipe reducer, and expander or other
devices attached to the valve body for which test data are required. See Annex A for
additional examples of test specimens representative of typical field installations.
Additional considerations apply when testing certain styles of high-capacity control valves,
e.g., ball or butterfly valves. These valves may produce free jets in the downstream test
section impacting the location of the pressure recovery zone. See Clause 6 for expected
accuracies.
Fractional C valves (valves where C << N ) are addressed in 8.1.2.
Physical or computer-based modelling of control valves as the basis for flow coefficient
determination is permissible but is outside the scope of this standard. When modelling, it is
incumbent on the practitioner to employ suitable modelling techniques to validate the model
and scaling relationships to actual flow data, and to document the nature of the model.
5.2 Test section
A basic flow test system is shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 1 – Basic flow test system
The upstream and downstream piping adjacent to the test specimen should conform to the
nominal size of the test specimen connection and to the straight length requirements of
Figure 2. The inlet and outlet piping shall be suitable for the maximum respective pressures
that can be applied by the test system (Table B.3 provides data for commonly used pipe).

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The inside diameter (ID) of the pipe normally should be within ± 2 % of the actual inside
diameter of the inlet and outlet of the test specimen for all valve sizes. As the C/d ratio (of
the test valve) increases, the mismatch in diameters becomes more problematic. Potential
pressure losses associated with the inlet and outlet joints become significant in comparison to
the loss associated the valve. Also, a significant discontinuity at the valve outlet could affect
the downstream (p ) pressure measurement. One indication of the significance of mismatched
diameters is the value of the piping geometry factor (F ) based on the internal diameters. This
P
value approaches unity for a standard test, i.e., for equal line and specimen inside diameters.
Therefore, to ensure the proper accuracy for the test, it shall be demonstrated by either
calculation or test that 0,99 ≤ F ≤ 1,01. If F < 0,99, or F > 1,01 it shall be so noted in the
P P P
test data (see 8.1.5 or 10.1.5). See Annex F for a sample calculation.
The inside surfaces shall be reasonably free of flaking rust or mill scale and without
irregularities that could cause excessive fluid frictional losses.
5.3 Throttling valves
The upstream and downstream throttling valves are used to control the pressure differential
across the test section pressure taps and to maintain a specific upstream or downstream
pressure. There are no restrictions as to style of these valves. However, the downstream
valve should be of sufficient capacity, and may be larger than the nominal size of the test
specimen, to ensure that choked flow can be achieved at the test specimen for both
compressible and incompressible flow. Vaporization at the upstream throttling valve shall be
avoided when testing with liquids.
Standard test section configuration
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Key
l Two times nominal pipe diameter
l Six times nominal pipe diameter
l Eighteen times nominal pipe diameter minimum
l One times nominal pipe diameter minimum
NOTE 1 Straightening vanes may be used where beneficial. If employed, the length l may be reduced to not
less than eight times the nominal pipe diameter. Information concerning flow conditioning can be found in ASME
Performance Test Code PTC 19.5-2004, “Flow Measurement”.
NOTE 2 The location of the pressure taps are upstream and downstream of the test specimen as a whole. The
test specimen may be simply the control valve or the control valve with any combination of attached fittings (see
Annex A).
NOTE 3 If upstream flow disturbance consists of two elbows in series and they are in different planes,
additional flow conditioning is required. See ASME Fluid meters for additional guidelines for line length.
Figure 2 – Test section piping requirements

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5.4 Flow measurement
The flow measuring instrument may be located upstream or downstream of the test section,
and may be any device which meets the specified accuracy. The accuracy rating of the
instrument shall be ±2 % of actual output reading. The resolution and repeatability of the
instrument shall be within ±0,5 %. The measuring instrument shall be calibrated as frequently
as necessary to maintain specified accuracy. All guidelines specific to the flow-measuring
instrument regarding flow conditioning (e.g., the number of straight pipe diameters, upstream
and downstream of the instrument, etc.) shall be followed.
5.5 Pressure taps
Pressure taps shall be provided on the test section piping in accordance with the
requirements listed in Figure 3. These pressure taps shall conform to the construction
illustrated in Figure 3. The edge of of the pressure tap hole shall be clean and sharp (i.e.,
check for corrosion and/or erosion) or slightly rounded, free from burrs, wire edges or other
irregularities. In no case shall any fitting protrude inside the pipe.
Orientation:
Incompressible fluids – Tap centrelines should be located horizontally to reduce the
possibility of air entrapment or dirt collection in the pressure taps.
Compressible fluids – Tap centrelines should be oriented horizontally or vertically above
pipe to reduce the possibility of dirt or condensate entrapment.
For butterfly and other rotary valves, the pressure taps shall be aligned (parallel) to the main
shaft of the valve to reduce the effect of the velocity head of the flowing fluid on the pressure
measurement.
Multiple pressure taps can be used on each test section for averaging pressure
measurements. Each tap shall conform to the requirements in Figure 3.
See 5.9 for other installation guidelines.
5.6 Pressure measurement
All pressure and pressure differential measurements shall be made using instruments with an
accuracy rating of ±2 % of actual output reading. Pressure-measuring devices shall be
calibrated as frequently as necessary to maintain specified accuracy.
If individual pressure measurements (p , p ) are used in lieu of a single differential pressure
1 2
measurement (∆p), care shall be taken to select instruments which are accurate enough that
the calculated pressure differential value (p p ) is known with an accuracy at least as good
–
1 2
as the accuracy rating stated above for pressure differential measurements.
5.7 Temperature measurement
The fluid temperature shall be measured using an instrument with an accuracy rating of ±1 °C
(±2 °F) of actual output reading. The temperature measuring probe should be chosen and
positioned to have minimum effect on the flow and pressure measurements. Thermocouples
used for temperature measurement should be at least Class B according to IEC 60751.
The inlet fluid temperature shall remain constant within ±3 °C (±5 °F) over the time interval
during which the test data is recorded for each specific test point. The flowing system should
be allowed to stabilize for a period of time that exceeds the time constant of the measuring
device to ensure that the correct temperature is being recorded.

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5.8 Valve travel
The valve travel shall be fixed within ±0,5 % of the rated travel during any one specific flow
test.
The accuracy rating of the travel-measuring instrument shall be ±0,2 % of rated travel.
5.9 Installation of test specimen
Alignment between the centreline of the test section piping and the centreline of the inlet and
outlet of the test specimen shall be within (see Table 1 and Figure 3):
Table 1 – Test specimen alignment
Pipe size Allowable misalignment
DN 15 through DN 25 0,8 mm
DN 32 through DN 150 1,6 mm
DN 200 and larger 0,01 nominal pipe diameter

The inside diameter of each gasket shall be sized and the gasket positioned so that it does
not protrude inside the pipe.
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NOTE 1 Any suitable method of making the physical connection is acceptable if above recommendations are
adhered to.
NOTE 2 Reference: ASME Performance Test Code PTC 19.5-1972, “Applications. Part II of Fluid Meters, Interim
Supplement on Instruments and Apparatus.”
Size of pipe “b” Not exceeding “b” Not less than
Less than 50 mm 6 mm 3 mm
50 mm to 75 mm 9 mm 3 mm
100 mm to 200 mm 13 mm 3 mm
250 mm and greater 19 mm 3 mm
Figure 3 – Recommended pressure tap connection

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6 Accuracy of tests
C
< 0,047
Valves having an and x < 0,84 at tested travel will have a calculated flow
T
N d
coefficient, C, of the test specimen within a tolerance of ± 5 %. The tolerance for valves that
do not meet these criteria may exceed 5 %. These accuracy statements apply when fully
turbulent flow can be established. See Annex D for further information when this is not the
case.
See cautions presented in 5.1.
7 Test fluids
7.1 Incompressible fluids
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Fresh water that is free of appreciable entrained solids (i.e., < 1 000 × 10 dissolved salts;
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< 1 000 × 10 entrained solids) shall be the basic fluid used in this procedure. Inhibitors may
be used to prevent or retard corrosion and to prevent the growth of organic matter. The
aggregate effect of additives and all contaminants on density or viscosity shall be evaluated
by computation using the equations in this standard. The sizing coefficient shall not be
affected by more than 0,1 %. Test fluids other than fresh water may be required for obtaining
F and F . Test fluid temperature range for fresh water should be 5 °C to 40 °C.

R F
7.2 Compressible fluids
Air or some other compressible fluid shall be used as the basic fluid in this test procedure.
The test fluid shall fall in the ideal gas behaviour range under test conditions, and therefore
shall have a ratio of specific heats that falls in the range 1,2 ≤ γ ≤ 1,6 (see Cunningham,
Driskell, in the Bibliography). Vapours that may approach their condensation points at the
vena contracta of the specimen are not acceptable as test fluids. Care should be taken to
avoid internal icing during the test.
8 Test procedure for incompressible fluids
8.1 Test procedure for flow coefficient C
8.1.1 Install the test specimen without attached fittings in accordance with piping
requirements in Figure 2.
8.1.2 Flow tests shall include flow measurements at three widely spaced pressure
differentials (but not less than 0,1 bar) within the turbulent, non-vaporizing region. The
suggested differential pressures are
a) just below the onset of cavitation (incipient cavitation) or the maximum available in the
test facility, whichever is less (see IEC 60534-8-2);
b) about 50 % of the pressure differential of a);
c) about 10 % of the pressure differential of a).
The pressures shall be measured across the test section pressure taps with the valve at the
selected travel.
For very small valve capacities, non-turbulent flow may occur at the recommended pressure
differentials. In this case, larger pressure differentials shall be used to ensure turbulent flow.
Flow tests should be conducted at conditions where the valve Reynolds Number, Re ,
v
(see equation (13)) is 100 000 or higher. If it is not possible to attain a minimum valve
Reynolds Number of 100 000, then a compressible flow coefficient test should be considered

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(also see Annex D). Deviations and reason for the deviations from standard requirements
shall be recorded.
For large valves where flow source limitations are reached, lower pressure differentials may
be used optionally as long as turbulent flow is maintained. Deviations from standard
requirements shall be recorded and the reasons for the deviations shall be indicated.
8.1.3 In order to keep the downstream portion of the test section filled with liquid and to
prevent vaporization of the liquid, the absolute upstream pressure shall be maintained at a

minimum of 2∆p/F or p +0,14 bar, whichever is greater. If the liquid pressure recovery
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factor, F , of the test specimen is unknown, a conservative (i.e. low) estimate may be used.
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See Annex E of IEC 60534-2-1: 2011 for typical F values. Table 2 provides the minimum
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upstream pressures for selected values of ∆p and F . The line velocity should not exceed
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13,7 m/s to avoid vaporization in fresh water.
8.1.4 Flow tests shall be performed to determine:
a) the rated flow coefficient C using 100 % of rated travel;
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b) inherent flow characteristics (optional), using 5 %, 10 %, 20 %, 30 %, 40 %, 50 %, 60 %,
70 %, 80 %, 90 % and 100 % of rated travel.
NOTE To determine the inherent flow characteristic more fully, flow tests may be performed at travel intervals
less than 5 % of rated travel.
Table 2 – Minimum inlet absolute test pressure
in kPa (bar) as related to F and ∆p
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Minimum inlet absolute test pressure – kPa
(bar)
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
∆p kPa
(bar)→
(0,35) (0,40) (0,45) (0,50) (0,55) (0,60) (0,65) (0,70) (0,75)
F ↓
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0,5 280 320 360 400 440 480 520 560 600
(2,8) (3,2) (3,6) (4,0) (4,4) (4,8) (5,2) (5,6) (6,0)
0,6 190 220 250 270 300 330 360 380 410
(1,9) (2,2) (2,5) (2,7) (3,0) (3,3) (3,6) (3,8) (4,1)
0,7 150 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
(1,5) (1,6) (1,8) (2,0) (2,2) (2,4) (2,6) (2,8) (3,0)
0,8 150 160 160 170 170 190 200 220 230
(1,5) (1,6) (1,6) (1,7) (1,7) (1,9) (2,0) (2,2) (2,3)
0,9 150 160 160 170 170 180 180 190 190
(1,5) (1,6) (1,6) (1,7) (1,7) (1,8) (1,8) (1,9) (1,9)
NOTE 1 For large valves where flow source limitations are reached, lower pressure differentials may be used
optionally as long as turbulent flow is maintained and differential pressure measurement accuracy is within
specification.
NOTE 2 For pressures not listed, use the following equation to calculate the upstream pressure: p =
1,min
2∆p/F .
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8.1.5 Record the following data:
a) valve travel;
b) inlet pressure p
1;
c) pressure differential (p – p ) across the pressure taps;
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d) fluid inlet temperature T ;
e) volumetric flow rate Q;
f) barometric pressure;
g) physical description of test specimen (i.e. type of valve, nominal size, pressure rating, flow
direction);
h) physical description of test system and test fluid;
i) any deviations from the provisions of this standard.
Data shall be evaluated using the procedure in 9.3.
8.2 Test procedure for liquid pressure recovery factor F and combined liquid
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pressure recovery factor and piping geometry factor F
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8.2.1 The maximum flow rate Q (referred to as choked flow) is required in the
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calculation of the factors F (for a given test specimen without attached fittings) and F (for a
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given test specimen which includes attached fittings). With fixed inlet conditions, choked flow
is evidenced by the failure of increasing pressure differentials to produce further increases in
the flow rate. The following test procedure shall be used to determine Q . The data
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evaluation procedure is found in 9.4. The tests for F and corresponding C shall be conducted
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at identical valve travel. Hence, the tests for both of these factors at any valve travel shall be
made while the valve is locked in a fixed position.
8.2.2 Install the test specimen without reducers or other attached devices in accordance
with piping requirements in Figure 2 and Table B.3. A separate test shall be performed for
each of the travels identified per 8.1.4. In each test the throttling element shall be positioned
and secured at the desired value of travel.
8.2.3 The downstream throttling valve shall be in the wide-open position. With a
preselected inlet pressure, the flow rate shall be measured and the inlet and outlet pressures
recorded. This test establishes the maximum pressure differential (p – p ) for the test
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specimen in this test system. With the same inlet pressure, a second test shall be conducted
with the pressure differential reduced to 90 % of the pressure differential determined in the
first test. If the flow rate in the second test is within 2 % of the flow rate in the first test, the
flow rate measured in the first test may be taken as Q .
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If not, repeat the test procedure at a higher inlet pressure. If Q cannot be achieved at the
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highest inlet pressure for the test system, use the following procedure. Calculate a value of F
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substituting the flow rate obtained at maximum obtainable values of inlet pressure and
pressure
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