Abstract / scope
ISO 17292:2004 specifies the requirements for a series of metal ball valves suitable for petroleum, petrochemical, natural gas plants, and related industrial applications. It covers valves of the nominal sizes DN 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 65, 80, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450 and 500, corresponding to nominal pipe sizes NPS 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 2, 2 1/2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20, and is applicable for pressure designations of Class 150, 300, 600 and 800 (the last applicable only for valves with reduced bore and with threaded and socket welding end), and PN 16, 25 and 40.