EN 12516-4:2014/FprA1
(Amendment)Industrial valves - Shell design strength - Part 4: Calculation method for valve shells manufactured in metallic materials other than steel
Industrial valves - Shell design strength - Part 4: Calculation method for valve shells manufactured in metallic materials other than steel
This European Standard specifies the calculation method for valve shells manufactured in metallic materials other than steel. The loadings to be accounted for are in accordance with EN 12516-2. Design methods are in accordance with EN 12516-2, design by formulae according to the relevant clauses.
Industriearmaturen - Gehäusefestigkeit - Teil 4: Berechnungsverfahren für drucktragende Gehäuse von Armaturen aus anderen metallischen Werkstoffen als Stahl
Diese Europäische Norm legt das Berechnungsverfahren für drucktragende Gehäuse von Armaturen aus anderen metallischen Werkstoffen als Stahl fest. Die zu berücksichtigenden Beanspruchungen müssen EN 12516-2 entsprechen.
Konstruktionsverfahren müssen EN 12516-2 und die Konstruktionsberechnung den jeweiligen zutreffenden Abschnitten entsprechen.
Robinetterie industrielle - Résistance mécanique des enveloppes - Partie 4 : Méthode de calcul relative aux enveloppes d'appareils de robinetterie en matériaux métalliques autres que l'acier
La présente Norme Européenne spécifie la méthode de calcul relative aux enveloppes d'appareils de robinetterie en matériaux métalliques autres que l’acier. Les cas de charge à prendre en compte sont conformes à l’EN 12516-2.
Les méthodes de conception sont conformes à l'EN 12516-2, pour la conception par formules selon les paragraphes appropriés.
Industrijski ventili - Trdnost ohišja - 4. del: Metoda za izračun ohišij kovinskih ventilov, ki niso iz jekla - Dopolnilo A1
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 69 - Industrial valves
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 69/WG 1 - Basic standards
- Current Stage
- 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
- Start Date
- 01-Feb-2018
- Due Date
- 04-Jul-2018
- Completion Date
- 01-Feb-2018
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard2014/68/EU - Directive 2014/68/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of pressure equipment
Not Harmonized97/23/EC - Pressure equipment
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Apr-2018
- Effective Date
- 16-Dec-2015
Overview
EN 12516-4:2014/FprA1 is a European Standard developed by CEN for the shell design strength of industrial valves manufactured from metallic materials other than steel. This Part 4 of the EN 12516 series outlines the calculation method for the shell strength, ensuring that valve bodies made from alternative metallic materials, such as cast iron, copper alloys, and aluminum alloys, meet essential safety and reliability requirements under various operating conditions. Loadings and design requirements are harmonized with EN 12516-2, providing compatibility across related standards and aligning with EU regulations for pressure equipment.
Key Topics
- Scope of Materials: Covers the calculation of shell design strength for industrial valves made from metallic materials other than steel, such as cast irons, copper alloys, and aluminum alloys.
- Design Methodology: Provides requirements for calculation methods, reflecting those presented in EN 12516-2, and utilizes design by formula according to specified clauses.
- Pressure/Temperature Ratings: Includes detailed instructions for pressure and temperature limits, particularly for shells made of spheroidal graphite cast iron (e.g., EN-GJS-350-22-LT, EN-GJS-400-18-LT), supporting safe operation in low temperatures as prescribed by material standards.
- Material Strength and Allowable Stresses: Details nominal design stresses for various metallic materials, ensuring the use of appropriate allowable stresses for each material and operating condition.
- Regulatory Alignment: Satisfies key requirements of EU Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU, supporting presumption of conformity within the directive’s scope.
Applications
EN 12516-4:2014/FprA1 is widely used in the design and manufacturing of industrial valves where shells are constructed from non-steel metals. Key application areas include:
- Process Industries: Chemical, petrochemical, food and beverage, water treatment, and energy sectors where the use of alternative metals offers specific performance or cost advantages.
- Product Testing and Compliance: Serves as a reference for manufacturers and notified bodies when assessing compliance with EU safety directives for pressure-containing devices.
- Custom Valve Design: Essential for engineering teams designing valves for demanding service conditions, especially where corrosion resistance, weight reduction, or specific thermal properties dictate material choice.
- Regulatory Submissions: Facilitates product approvals and certifications through standardized calculation criteria, reinforcing alignment with EU and EFTA regulatory requirements.
Related Standards
EN 12516-4 is part of a comprehensive suite of standards governing industrial valve shell strength:
- EN 12516-1: Tabulation method for steel valve shells
- EN 12516-2: Calculation method for steel valve shells
- EN 12516-3: Experimental method for shell design strength
- EN 1563: Standards for spheroidal graphite cast iron – relevant for material requirements in low temperature service
- EU Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU: Sets essential safety and design requirements for pressure equipment within the European single market
By adopting EN 12516-4:2014/FprA1, manufacturers and engineers ensure that industrial valves produced in metallic materials other than steel are reliably designed, enhancing process safety and compliance in diverse industrial environments. This standard serves as a critical reference for valve design calculations, regulatory conformity, and quality assurance across the European and international markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12516-4:2014/FprA1 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Industrial valves - Shell design strength - Part 4: Calculation method for valve shells manufactured in metallic materials other than steel". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the calculation method for valve shells manufactured in metallic materials other than steel. The loadings to be accounted for are in accordance with EN 12516-2. Design methods are in accordance with EN 12516-2, design by formulae according to the relevant clauses.
This European Standard specifies the calculation method for valve shells manufactured in metallic materials other than steel. The loadings to be accounted for are in accordance with EN 12516-2. Design methods are in accordance with EN 12516-2, design by formulae according to the relevant clauses.
EN 12516-4:2014/FprA1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.060.01 - Valves in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12516-4:2014/FprA1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12516-4:2014+A1:2018, EN 12516-4:2014. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12516-4:2014/FprA1 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/68/EU, 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/071. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Industrial valves - Shell design strength - Part 4: Calculation method for valve shells
manufactured in metallic materials other than steel
Industriearmaturen - Gehäusefestigkeit - Teil 4: Berechnungsverfahren für drucktragende
Gehäuse von Armaturen aus anderen metallischen Werkstoffen als Stahl
Robinetterie industrielle - Résistance mécanique des enveloppes - Partie 4: Méthode de
calcul relative aux enveloppes d'appareils de robinetterie en matériaux métalliques
autres que l'acier
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12516-4:2014/prA1
ICS:
23.060.01 Ventili na splošno Valves in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 12516-4:2014
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
November 2016
ICS 23.060.01
English Version
Industrial valves - Shell design strength - Part 4:
Calculation method for valve shells manufactured in
metallic materials other than steel
Robinetterie industrielle - Résistance mécanique des Industriearmaturen - Gehäusefestigkeit - Teil 4:
enveloppes - Partie 4 : Méthode de calcul relative aux Berechnungsverfahren für drucktragende Gehäuse von
enveloppes d'appareils de robinetterie en matériaux Armaturen aus anderen metallischen Werkstoffen als
métalliques autres que l'acier Stahl
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 69.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 12516-4:2014. If this draft becomes an
amendment, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for
inclusion of this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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EN 12516-4:2014/prA1:2016 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to 5.2.3, Pressure/temperature ratings for cast iron . 4
2 Modification to 5.5.2, Materials other than aluminium . 4
3 Modification to Annex ZA (informative), Relationship between this European
Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 97/23/EC (PED) . 5
EN 12516-4:2014/prA1:2016 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN 12516-4:2014/prA1:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 69
“Industrial valves”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
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