WG 9 - TC 65/SC 65B/WG 9

IEC 60534-1:2023 is available as IEC 60534-1:2023 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 60534-1:2023 applies to all types of industrial-process control valves (hereinafter referred to as control valves). This document establishes a partial basic terminology list and provides guidance on the use of all other parts of IEC 60534.

IEC 60534-3-1:2019 specifies face-to-face (FTF) and centre-to-face (CTF) dimensions for given nominal sizes and pressure ratings of flanged, two-way, globe-type, straight pattern and angle pattern control valves This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) This standard has been extended to cover face-to-face dimensions and centre-to-face dimensions for control valves PN 160 and PN 250 (Class 900 and 1500)
b) Definitions of end-to-end dimensions and centre-to-end dimensions have been added for valves with flange facings where the gasket contact surfaces are not located at the extreme ends of the valve
c) Table 5 of adjustment value "X" for end-to-end dimensions of straight pattern valves with ring joint ends has been added
d) ANSI/ISA references have been added in Tables 1 to 4
e) ANSI/ISA references have been added in the bibliography

IEC 60534-2-3:2015 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 FL;
c) combined liquid pressure recovery factor and piping geometry factor of a control valve with attached fittings FLP;
d) piping geometry factor FP;
e) pressure differential ratio factors xT and xTP;
f) valve style modifier Fd;
g) Reynolds number factor FR.
This 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.

IEC 60534-8-4:2015 establishes a method to predict the noise generated in a control valve by liquid flow and the resulting noise level measured downstream of the valve and outside of the pipe. The noise may be generated both by normal turbulence and by liquid cavitation in the valve. Parts of the method are based on fundamental principles of acoustics, fluid mechanics, and mechanics. The method is validated by test data. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published 2005. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Hydrodynamic noise is predicted as a function of frequency and
b) Elimination of the acoustic power ratio.

IEC 60534-8-2:2011 includes the method for measuring the sound pressure level due to liquid flow through a control valve and the method for determining the characteristic increase of noise due to the onset of cavitation. It also defines the equipment, methods and procedures for the laboratory measurement of the airborne sound needed to determine these characteristics. Two methods are provided for testing the noise generating characteristics of control valves. The first is a uniform method of measuring the radiated noise from the valve and the associated test piping including fixed flow restrictions through which the test fluid (water) is passing. The second is a procedure for measuring the sound pressure levels within pipe systems upstream and downstream of the valve under fixed operating conditions. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1991 and constitutes a technical revision that includes internal noise measurement.

IEC 60534-2-1:2011 includes equations for predicting the flow of compressible and incompressible fluids through control valves. The equations for incompressible flow are based on standard hydrodynamic equations for Newtonian incompressible fluids. They are not intended for use when non-Newtonian fluids, fluid mixtures, slurries or liquid-solid conveyance systems are encountered. The equations for incompressible flow may be used with caution for non-vaporizing multi-component liquid mixtures. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1998. This edition constitutes a technical revision. It includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- the same fundamental flow model, but changes the equation framework to simplify the use of the standard by introducing the notion of Δpsizing;
- changes to the non-turbulent flow corrections and means of computing results;
- multi-stage sizing as an Annex. The contents of the corrigendum of April 2015 have been included in this copy.

IEC 60534-8-3:2010 establishes a theoretical method to predict the external sound-pressure level generated in a control valve and within adjacent pipe expanders by the flow of compressible fluids. This method considers only single-phase dry gases and vapours and is based on the perfect gas laws. It is assumed that the downstream piping is straight for a length of at least 2 m from the point where the noise measurement is made. The method is applicable to the following single-stage valves:
- globe (straight pattern and angle pattern),
- butterfly,
- rotary plug (eccentric, spherical),
- ball, and
- valves with cage trims.
Specifically excluded are the full bore ball valves where the product FpC exceeds 50 % of the rated flow coefficient. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2000. This edition constitutes a technical revision. The significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition are as follows:
- predicting noise as a function of frequency;
- using laboratory data to determine the acoustical efficiency factor.

IEC 60534-7:2010 provides a list of requirements that are necessary for the procurement of the majority of control valves for process systems. The list is arranged to assist the specification writer with a standardized presentation of data and also to be a basis for use with data processing facilities. A detailed set of instructions is included in order to ensure that the abbreviated terms are fully understood and that consistent data entries are always made. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1989. This edition constitutes a technical revision The main changes with respect to the previous edition are:
- the standard has been updated to reflect digital electronic accessories and fieldbus protocols;
- to aid clarification, the explanation of terms and definitions contains the same subheading as the information required in the control valve data sheet;
- the column numbering system has been replaced with descriptive title headings.

IEC 60534-2-4:2009 applies to all types of industrial-process control valves. It defines how to state typical control valve inherent flow characteristics and inherent rangeabilities. It also defines how to establish criteria for adherence to manufacturer-stated flow characteristics. This edition constitutes a technical revision. The main changes with respect to the previous edition are:
- update the normative references;
- delete the terminology included in IEC 60534-1;
- transform the previous Note 1 in Clause 6;
- redraw the graphics;
- delete the previous Figure 3.

It defines the testing and reporting of the step response of control valves that are used in throttling closed-loop control applications. A control valve consists of the complete, ready-to-use assembly of the control valve body, the actuator, and any required accessories. The most probable accessory is a valve positioner. It defines how to test, measure, and report control valve response characteristics in an open-loop environment. This information can be used for process control applications to determine how well and how fast the control valve responds to the control valve input signal. The contents of the corrigendum of June 2008 have been included in this copy.

specifies the requirements for the inspection and routine testing of control valves manufactured in conformity with the other parts of IEC 60534.is applicable to valves with pressure ratings not exceeding Class 2500. The requirements for actuators apply only to pneumatic actuators.

defines equipment, methods, and procedures for obtaining laboratory measurements of sound pressure levels radiated by control valves and/or associated piping configurations, including fixed restrictions, through which compressible fluids are passing. Control valves discharging to atmosphere are excluded from this standard

applies to all types of industrial-process control valves (hereinafter referred to as control valves). This part establishes a partial basic terminology list and provides guidance on the use of all other parts of IEC 60534

specifies mandatory and supplementary markings of control valves. Some mandatory markings may be inappropriate for some valves of special design, and some supplementary markings may be appropriate only to specific types of control valves. It is recommended that the marking of all valves conform to this standard whenever possible unless otherwise agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.

Gives the overall lengths of following types: segmental ball, eccentric rotary plug, and barstock globe; wafer butterfly valves are excluded.

Intended to permit a variety of positioning devices, which respond to a rotary motion, to be mounted on the actuator of a control valve, either directly or by employing an intermediate mounting bracket.

Specifies end-to-end dimensions for given nominal sizes and pressure ratings of buttweld, two-way, global-type, straigth pattern control valves for nominal sizes DN 15 through DN 450. Aids users in their piping design by providing normalized dimensions of buttweld end control valves.

Intended to permit a variety of positioning devices, which respond to a linear motion, to be mounted on the actuator of a control valve, either directly or by employing an intermediate mounting bracket. Applicable where interchangeability between actuators and positioners is desired.