PROJECT JUSTIFICATION DOCUMENT (PJD)

FOR THE CHILLED WATER PIPING INSTALLATION

JUSTIFICATION STATEMENT
Re-insulation of a condensing chilled water piping with deteriorated insulation. To
avoid the condensation of chilled water piping as a result of heat gain by the exposed
pipes from external sources, there must be proper insulation around the piping, so as to
restrict the heat transfer from the warmer temperature to the exposed surface of pipe.
Chilled water piping insulation works plays a significant role in the functionality and
the temperature control of the entire HVAC installations of any air-conditioning central
system. As such, there is need for proper and enduring insulation with adequate Rvalue insulating material with other accessories alongside good workmanship on all
chilled water piping installation both on the supply and the return piping, including all
fittings, valves, gauges, etc.
PROBLEMS/ISSUES
Worn out insulation on installed pipes due for replacement as this as resulted to
moisture condensation on the CHWPS & CHWPR, and if not quickly remedied will
eventually resulted to rusty pipes. These two occurrences/issues are expensive and
disruptive to the entire facilities.
SOLUTIONS
All damaged and worn out insulation either as a result of poor/aged installation are to
be immediately replaced.
WORKING PROCEDURE FOR EXISTING FACILITIES

All equipment servicing the chilled water piping would be shut-off.

All damaged or worn-out insulation on the chilled water piping would be strip-

off completely.
All exposed chilled water piping would be inspected for rust to ensure no rust on

any of the piping network.

If any part of the piping is noticed to have rusted, such affected areas would be
coated with anti-rust material before re-insulating the pipes.

All the chilled water piping would be made clean and dry to ensure there is no
moisture and other foreign material before the commencement of the new

insulation.
All insulation material would be cut to diameter of the various sizes as

installed/existing.
Pipe insulation would be kept at dry & clean place.
If pipe insulation is not dirty then can be installed, if pipe insulation is dirty,
clean the internal and external surface to reasonable free from other foreign

material.
Before install insulation, the pipes should be tested and painted completely.

SLIP INSULATION

Jointing between pipe insulation should be coated with adhesive, allow the
adhesive to set for 3 to 5minutes, before pressing the joints together.

SLIT INSULATION

Slit insulation tube lengthwise on one side, for pipe up to 150 mm. dia. and snap

it over the pipe.

Jointing between pipe insulation should be coated lengthwise slit surface and
butt joints with adhesive, allow the adhesive to set for 3 to 5 minutes, before
pressing the joints together.

SHEET INSULATION

Use for large pipe above 150 mm. diameter, fittings, valves & equipment.
In case of the thickness of insulation over 32 mm., the installation must use 2

layers of insulation
Joint between insulation sheets should be coated lengthwise slit surface and butt
joints with adhesive, allow the adhesive to set for 3 to 5 minutes, before pressing
the joints together both 1st layers but the lengthwise slit surface and butt joints of

1st & 2nd layers shall not be the same position.

QUALITY CONTROL

o Quality control works should be performed in the particular works as

described in the following.
PIPE INSULATION DIMENSION & THICKNESS
o Pipe insulation dimension and thickness should be performed in
accordance with approved shop drawing.

MATERIALS
o Armaflex sheet, closed cell expanded foam insulation with a calculated
thickness to retard heat gain and control condensation drip from chilled
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water systems or
Polystyrene.
Aerotape.
Adhesives Gum.
Vapour barrier.
Abro sealants.

PERSONNEL

Qualified personnel with over two decades years of experience in ducting,

insulation and cladding.