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Pop Testing VR Certified Valves

Pop Testing VR Certified Valves

Pop Testing VR Certified Valves

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Looking for information regarding Pop Testing to re-certify VR Certified Valves.  I understand that when a VR valve is either modified or altered, disassembled and repaired this valve must be recertified by a licensed VR Certification facility.  For valves I pull off my shelf after, lets say 5 years and are in as new condition, can a pop test verification be accomplished to re-verify the VR Certificaiton. My Testing Facility says yes, I need to ensure that this is totally above board. If anyone can direct me to where I can get something in writing to keep in my Valve repair records would be greatly appreciated.

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RE: Pop Testing VR Certified Valves

Regarding Pop Testing to re-certify VR Certified Valves.  In jurisdictions which adopt the National Board "VR" Program (Ohio, NC, KY, etc.)it is true that when a VR ressure Relief Valve (PRV) is either modified or altered, disassembled and repaired the PRV must be recertified by a licensed VR Certification facility.  However, for valves taken from stores, i.e. pulled off the shelf in as new condition ("VR" repaired), a set pressure test verification may be accomplished to re-verify the VR Certificaiton.  Your Testing Facility is correct.  

As a member of NBIC Sub-Committee on Overpressure Protesction, I can assure you thatr this is acceptable.  It is totally above board. I refer you to the National Board Inspection Code, Publication NB-23 (your VR Certified Shop is required to have the latest edition on hand). Paragraph RA-2246, RB-8400 and Appendix J all address Testing PRVs to verify performance.

You may also be interested to know that I recently conducted a poll of several of my owner/user clients regarding shelf life of a PRV.  In all cases, the users conduct a pretest of any RV (new or repaired) which has been on the shelf for some specified time.  The time varied from 60 days to 6 months, but no longer than 6 months.  My inquiries were directed to Nuclear Utilities, Petro-Chemical Plants and Pharmaceutical Facilities which all hold VR Certificates of Authorization.

I hope this information has been helpful.

J. Alton Cox
www.delucatest.com

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