Control Valve Leakage Classification Overview

Leakage Maximum Leakage Class Test Medium Allowable Designation I x x

Test Pressure

Testing Procedures Required for Establishing Rating

No test required

II

0.5% of rated capacity

45 - 60 psig or Air or water maximum operating at 50 - 125o F differential whichever (10 - 52oC) is lower

45 - 60 psig or maximum operating differential whichever is lower

III

0.1% of rated capacity 0.01% of rated capacity

As above

As above

As above

IV

As above

As above

As above

0.0005 ml per minute Water at 50 of water per inch of to125oF (10 port diameter per psi to 52oC) differential

Maximum service pressure drop across Maximum service pressure valve plug not to drop across valve plug not to exceed ANSI body exceed ANSI body rating rating Actuator should be adjusted to operating conditions specified with full normal closing thrust applied to valve plug seat

VI

Air or 50 psig or max rated Not to exceed nitrogen at 50 differential pressure amounts shown in to 125o F (10 across valve plug the table above o to 52 C) whichever is lower