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Maximum allowable leakage rates for new valves
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As per API Std-598 the new valves maximum allowable leakage rates are as follows:
Valve Type
Maximum Leakage Allowed, gpm (m3/sec)
Gate
0.0003 (1.9 X 10
-8
)
Globe
0.0003 (1.9 X 10
-8
)
Plug
0.0003 (1.9 X 10
-8
)
Metal Seated Check
0.0006 (3.8 X 10
-8
)
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