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Pilot-Operated Relief Valve -- API 526/527 Natural Gas Service

Technical Datasheet -- PORV for Gas Pipeline Overpressure Protection

Document No.SV-DATA-PORV-001
RevisionA
DateMay 2026
ManufacturerSupreme Valves India, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Pilot-operated relief valves (PORV) for natural gas pipeline overpressure protection. Spring-loaded main valve with external pilot control provides precise pressure sensing, fast response, and bubble-tight shutoff. Compliant with API 526 (flanged steel pressure relief valves) and API 527 (seat tightness).

Technical Specifications
ParameterSpecification
Product TypePilot-Operated Relief Valve (PORV)
CategorySafety & Relief Valves
Size Range2" (DN50) -- other sizes on request
Pressure ClassClass 150 RF per ASME B16.5
End ConnectionsRaised Face (RF) Flanged per ASME B16.5
Flow RatingUp to 1 MMSCFD (customisable per orifice size)
Body MaterialASTM A216 WCB Carbon Steel Casting
Trim MaterialSS316 Stainless Steel
Seat MaterialPTFE / SS316 Soft Seat -- bubble-tight shutoff
Pilot MaterialSS316 Stainless Steel
Spring MaterialAlloy Steel / Chrome-Silicon (set to purchaser specification)
Seat LeakageClass VI (bubble-tight) per API 527 / ANSI/FCI 70-2
Set PressureFactory-set and sealed per purchaser specification (typical 10--50 barg for gas distribution)
BlowdownAdjustable per API 526 -- typically 4% to 7% of set pressure
Overpressure10% maximum accumulation per API 526
Materials of Construction
ComponentMaterial
Carbon SteelASTM A216 WCB, A105, A350 LF2
Stainless SteelSS304, SS316, SS316L, SS321
Alloy SteelASTM A217 WC6, WC9, C5, C12
Spring SteelChrome-Silicon, Inconel X-750 (high temperature)
Testing & Inspection
TestRequirement
TestingHydrostatic shell test 1.5 x design pressure per API 598 / EN 12266-1; Seat leakage test 1.1 x design pressure -- zero visible leakage; Set pressure verification -- each valve individually tested and certified
CertificationISO 9001:2015 QMS, EN 10204 3.1 material certificates, hydrostatic and seat test reports, set pressure verification certificate
Applicable Standards
StandardDescription
Design StandardAPI 526 Flanged Steel Pressure Relief Valves, API 527 Seat Tightness
Service StandardASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems

Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

Which standards does the Pilot-Operated Relief Valve -- API 526/527 Natural Gas Service comply with?

The Pilot-Operated Relief Valve -- API 526/527 Natural Gas Service is designed, manufactured, and tested in accordance with applicable API / ASME / BS / ISO international standards. Compliance documentation and Material Test Certificates (EN 10204 3.1) are provided with every order.

What materials of construction are available for the Pilot-Operated Relief Valve -- API 526/527 Natural Gas Service?

Standard construction is carbon steel, stainless steel (CF8 / CF8M), and special alloy grades. Alternative and upgraded grades -- Duplex, Super Duplex, Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy, and NACE MR0175 trims for sour service -- are available on request.

What sizes and pressure ratings does the Pilot-Operated Relief Valve -- API 526/527 Natural Gas Service cover?

It is offered in a range of sizes as per the technical specification with standard ANSI / ASME pressure classes (PN ratings on request). End connections include flanged (RF / RTJ), butt-weld, socket-weld, and screwed ends as per specification.

Can Supreme Valves supply the Pilot-Operated Relief Valve -- API 526/527 Natural Gas Service for export to Saudi Arabia and the Middle East?

Yes. Supreme Valves India is an established exporter of industrial valves to Saudi Arabia (KSA), the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and across the Gulf. We provide sea-worthy export packing, EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 certification, certificate of origin, and support for SABER / SASO conformity on KSA shipments.

What testing and certification is provided with the Pilot-Operated Relief Valve -- API 526/527 Natural Gas Service?

Every valve undergoes hydrostatic shell and seat testing per API 598 / ISO 5208. Documentation includes EN 10204 3.1 MTC (3.2 on request), NDT reports, and fire-safe (API 607) or NACE MR0175 certification where applicable. Third-party inspection by TÜV, SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Lloyd's Register can be arranged.

What is the minimum order quantity and lead time for the Pilot-Operated Relief Valve -- API 526/527 Natural Gas Service?

Order quantities are flexible -- from single units for stocked items to bulk volumes for project requirements. Lead time depends on size, material, and quantity; please contact our team with your specification for a firm delivery schedule and quotation.