This SAE Hydrospace Recommended Practice provides the designer with guidance for the selection of directional control valves for use in the hydraulic systems of surface ships and submersibles. This guidance includes use of standard valves and interfaces, minimum envelopes which should be reserved to permit interchangeability, and environmental considerations.
SAE J1783-1993 history
2013SAE J1783-2013 Selection of Hydraulic Directional Control Valves
2002SAE J1783-2002 Ship Systems and Equipment - Selection of Hydraulic Directional Control Valves
1993SAE J1783-1993 SELECTION OF HYDRAULIC DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVES FOR MARINE VEHICLE APPLICATIONS