SECURITY STANDARD Flow Control Valves for Anhydrous Ammonia and Liquefied Petroleum Gas

This document establishes the safety requirements for flow regulating valves designed for use with anhydrous ammonia and liquefied petroleum gas. It outlines the necessary performance criteria and testing methods to ensure that such valves can operate safely within industrial and commercial settings where these specific fuels are handled. The provisions address potential hazards associated with the properties of the gases, including pressure management and leak prevention. It specifies design constraints, material selection guidelines, and dimensional tolerances required for valves to be considered compliant with the outlined safety principles. The content focuses on defining the technical parameters that manufacturers must meet to produce equipment suitable for these applications. Furthermore, it details the procedures for verifying that valves maintain structural integrity and functional reliability under expected operating conditions and stress scenarios. Compliance with these specifications aims to minimize the risk of accidents during the distribution and consumption of the mentioned fuels. The document serves as a technical reference for designing, testing, and evaluating valve systems to ensure they meet the established safety benchmarks without providing guidance on broader regulatory adoption or specific market applications.