ASTM-F1793:2016 Edition
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F1793-97(2016)e1 Standard Specification for Automatic Shut-Off Valves (Also Known as Excess Flow Valves, EFV) for Air or Nitrogen Service
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
ASTM | 2016 | 7 |
ASTM F1793-97-e1-Reapproved2016
Historical Standard: Standard Specification for Automatic Shut-Off Valves (Also Known as Excess Flow Valves, EFV) for Air or Nitrogen Service
ASTM F1793
Scope
1.1 This specification covers self-contained automatic shut-off valves (also known as excess flow valves) for air or nitrogen service. They are intended to be installed as safety devices to quickly and automatically shut off flow under certain excess flow conditions caused by a downstream failure or casualty, such as a hose rupture.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
Keywords
air; excessive flow valve (EFV); nitrogen; valve;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 23.060.01 (Valves in general)
DOI: 10.1520/F1793-97R16E01