As valve operators, end users develop their own standards and regulations to ensure valves are complying with international best practices as well as raise the bar for the required minimum of optimum design versus product quality to ensure they are ready to operate and function.
Valves are significant components of an operating facility where isolation is required. They are required to be carefully selected and specified to be suitable for its intended function and purpose. This includes complying with the listed international standards and best practices in addition to developing internal codes or specifications to suit each organization’s application and systems.