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Specification for Civil & Buildings Utility Services Air Conditioning WorksVersion 1.0
Air-Conditioning Works
Signed:.............................................................
Ali Nasser Al Jahadhamy, TTO/2 (UEC)
CFDH, Civil Engineering
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Contents
Contents.......................................................................................................................................ii
1. Introduction...........................................................................................................................1
1.1 Purpose.............................................................................................................................1
2. Scope.......................................................................................................................................7
2.1 General.............................................................................................................................7
2.2 Abbreviations...................................................................................................................7
2.5.1.2 Refrigerant......................................................................................................8
2.5.2 Valves...............................................................................................................8
2.5.2.5 Strainers..........................................................................................................9
2.5.3 Installation.......................................................................................................9
2.5.3.2 Trenches........................................................................................................10
2.6.1 Specification..................................................................................................10
2.6.2.1 Dimensions....................................................................................................11
2.6.2.2 Painting.........................................................................................................11
2.6.2.3 Supports........................................................................................................11
2.7 Equipment................................................................................................................12
2.7.1 Refrigerants...................................................................................................12
2.7.11.2 Heaters........................................................................................................16
2.7.11.3 Fans..............................................................................................................16
2.7.11.4 Controls.......................................................................................................16
2.7.16 Fans................................................................................................................18
2.8 Insulation........................................................................................................................19
2.8.1 Pipework........................................................................................................19
2.8.1.2 Refrigerant....................................................................................................20
2.8.1.3 Condensate....................................................................................................20
2.10 Supervision..........................................................................................................28
Appendices.................................................................................................................................29
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to specify the minimum requirements for Civil &
Buildings Utility Services Air Conditioning Works and is intended for use by PDO and
its nominated Consultants and Contractors for the development and operation of Company
facilities.
- Set the Company standards for facilities along the facilities life cycle.
The Building and Utility Services specification consists of 5 parts. This part shall be read in
conjunction with other parts of SP1285 as listed under User guide lines, section 1.2.
- Test Report Formats are changed in line with SP-1100 keeping the content same
SP-1285-A Specification for Civil & Buildings Utility Services General Requirements
SP-1285-E Specification for Civil & Buildings Utility Services Electrical Works
PGSC Product Group Service Codes (Company approved Civil Products List)
For all HSE requirements, the User shall refer the CP-122 Code of Practice for Health,
Safety and Environmental Protection and other documents referenced therein.
Reviews and modifications or changes to the specification will normally be made by the
CFDH every four years or earlier when justified.
British Standards ( BS )
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc (ASHRAE)
ASTM B280 : Standard specification for seamless copper tube for air
conditioning and refrigeration field service
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, Inc. (SMACNA)
National Standards for Field Measurement and Instrumentation, Total System Balance, Volume I
In all cases the Company determine the adequacy of the design carried out and works
executed by the Contractor in accordance with this Specifications.
Any defects, identified within the maintenance period (as per the contract or a minimum of
one year), have to be repaired by the Contractor at his own cost.
The Contractor shall prepare a repair procedure for the defects. All repair procedures shall
not be performed without the prior approval of the Company.
2. Scope
2.1 General
This Specification shall define the physical characteristics of the suitable materials and
describes the Works on the basis of end product or a method of Specifications. This
Specification shall also define the type of testing requirements and test sheets to be used.
2.2 Abbreviations
General abbreviations are given in SP-1285-A Specification for Civil & Buildings Utility
Services General Requirements. The following additional abbreviations have been used
in this document.
Buried pipework and fittings shall be a proprietary pre-insulated piping system approved by
the Company.
Pipework above ground up to size 150 mm shall be seamless black mild steel, heavyweight,
to BS 1387 or equivalent DIN or ASTM, with welded joints and fittings.
Pipework above ground over size 150 mm shall be seamless black mild steel, heavyweight,
to BS EN 10216-1 and BS EN 10217-1 , or equivalent DIN or ASTM with welded joints
and fittings.
Small diameter short connections may be in light gauge copper, to BS EN 1057 with copper
capillary fittings.
2.5.1.2 Refrigerant
Pipe work shall be seamless, refrigerant quality copper, supplied with sealed ends. Joints
shall be avoided and shall be subject to Company approval.
Pipework shall be UPVC to BS 3505, Class E, with solvent cement joints and injection
moulded rigid PVC fittings, with a union at the tray connection and trap prior to the drainage
connection.
2.5.2 Valves
Isolating valves, size 65 mm and over, shall be to BS 5150, cast iron gate valves with solid
wedge, inside screw, non-rising stem and flanges to PN 16, as Hattersley Newman Hender
Ltd, Fig No M 541, or equal and approved by the Company.
Isolating valves, size 50 mm and under, shall be to BS 5154, bronze gate valves with solid
wedge, non-rising stem and screwed BSPT ends, as Hattersley Newman Hender Ltd, Fig No
33X, or equal and approved by the Company.
Regulating valves, size 65 mm and over, shall be to BS 5152, cast iron double regulating
valves with metal to metal seat, outside screw, rising stem and flanges to PN 16, as
Hattersley Newman Hender Ltd, Fig No M 733, or equal and approved by the Company.
Regulating valves, size 50 mm and under, shall be to BS 5154, bronze orifice valves with
rising stem, screw bonnet and screwed BSPT ends, as Hattersley Newman Hender Ltd, Fig
No 1432, or equal and approved by the Company.
All valves shall be as Hattersley Newman Hender Ltd, or equal and approved by the
Company.
Valve sets, sizes 15 mm to 50 mm, shall comprise a Fig No M1000, bronze metering station,
close coupled with a Fig No 1432, bronze double regulating valve located on the return,
together with a Fig No 33X isolating valve on the flow.
Valve sets, size 65 mm and above, shall comprise a Fig No M 2000, PN 16, cast iron
metering station, close-coupled with a Fig No 733, PN 16, cast iron double regulating valve
located in the return, together with a Fig No M 541, isolating valve on the flow.
The test set shall comprise a single column type manometer connected to measure the
pressure difference across the metering station. The test set shall be supplied with bypass
and isolating valves and lengths of connecting tubing, terminating in probe units.
Non-return valves, size 65 mm and over, shall be to BS 5153, PN 16, cast iron swing check
valves with flanged bonnet, cast iron disc, bronze disc face and flanges to PN 16, as
Hattersley Newman Hender Ltd, Fig No M 651, or equal and approved by the Company.
Non-return valves, size 50 mm and under, shall be to BS 5154, PN 25, bronze swing check
valves, with screwed bonnet, metal to metal seat and screwed BSPT ends, as Hattersley
Newman Hender Ltd, Fig No 47, or equal and approved by the Company.
2.5.2.5 Strainers
Strainers, size 65 mm and over, shall be Y pattern with cast iron body, 1.5 mm stainless steel
screen and flanges to PN 16, similar to those manufactured by Spirax Sarco Ltd, or equal
and approved by the Company.
Strainers, size 50 mm to 32 mm, shall be Y pattern with gunmetal body, 1 mm brass screen
and screwed BSPT ends, similar to those manufactured by Spirax Sarco Ltd, or equal and
approved by the Company.
Strainers, size 25 mm and under, shall be Y pattern with pressed brass body, 1 mm brass
screen and screwed BSPT ends, similar to those manufactured by Spirax Sarco Ltd, Fig No
1, or equal and approved by the Company.
Valves for chilled water fan coil units connections, etc, shall be to BS 2767, bronze union
valves, angle or straight pattern, with proportional flow characteristics, plastic cover
handwheel, as Hattersley Newman Hender Ltd, 'Deflo', or equal and approved by the
Company.
Return valves shall be lockshield. Where visible, valve bodies should have a polished finish.
Safety valves, size 50 m and under, shall be to BS 759, bronze body with flat seating
surfaces and precision lapped to give positive closure.
Air cocks on low pressure systems shall be size 6 mm, with loose keys, as Hattersley
Newman Hender, Fig No 425, or equal and approved by the Company.
Automatic air vents shall be 15 mm, float type, air eliminators, as Spirax Sarco Ltd type OS,
or equal and approved by the Company.
Drain cocks, size 32 mm and over, shall be bronze gland cocks, complete with malleable
iron levers and hose unions, as Hattersley Newman Hender Ltd, Fig No 81HU, or equal and
approved by the Company.
Drain cocks, size 25 mm and under, shall be to BS 2879, Type A, bronze draining taps,
screw down pattern, lockshield with loose key, as Hattersley Newman Hender Ltd, Fig No
371, or equal and approved by the Company.
2.5.3 Installation
The general requirements for pipe work installation are given SP1285-A Specification for
Civil & Buildings Utility Services - General Requirements of these specifications.
2.5.3.2 Trenches
The general requirements for excavation and trench support are given in SP1285-A
Specification for Civil & Buildings Utility Services - General Requirements of these
specifications.
Buried chilled water pipe work shall be laid on a minimum 150 mm thick compacted
bedding and shall have a minimum cover of 800 mm. Backfilling shall be in 150mm thick
layers, the first layer being laid by hand.
Bedding and backfill shall comprise of sand, excluding stones retained in a 25 mm sieve, or
other material equal and approved by the Company. Watering shall be minimal, sufficient to
dampen but not to flood.
Pipe work shall be installed neatly and shall be supported in the following manner.
General
Pipework shall not be directly buried but be enclosed in pre-formed, unfilled ducts, and
sealed at building entry. In cases where proprietary metal clamps are used, pipework shall
be insulated, using plastic tape, to prevent chafing and electrolytic action.
Vertical runs
Pipework shall be clamped using hard wood clamping blocks or, subject to approval by the
Company, proprietary pipework fixings. The maximum distance between clamps shall be
1000mm and the minimum distance from a bend to a clamp shall be 300 mm.
Horizontal Runs
Pipework shall be laid level, without sagging, and supported by hard wood battens, or
proprietary fixings, and clamped. The maximum distance between clamps shall be
1000mm and the minimum distance from a bend to a clamp shall be 300 mm.
Pipework shall be laid to fall, without sagging, and shall include provision for clean out of
all sections.
Drain sizes shall not be less than the equipment drain pan connection size and shall include a
union, or similar, coupling located so that the equipment may be removed.
Traps shall be provided to ensure that a seal is always maintained from the drainage system
and between airconditioned spaces. Traps shall be located so as to avoid drying out. For
this reason, condensate drain discharge should be above wash hand basin traps, or similar.
2.6.1 Specification
Ductwork shall be manufactured and installed in accordance with the latest 'Specification for
Sheet Metal Ductwork Low medium and High Pressure/VelocityAir Systems' DW144
,published by :-
2.6.2.1 Dimensions
Duct sizes given on drawings are internal free dimensions and do not include allowance for
internal insulation and/or acoustic lining.
2.6.2.2 Painting
1. Stiffeners and angles, if not galvanised after manufacture, shall be painted one zinc
phosphate undercoat and one aluminium paint finish coat before fixing to ductwork..
3. Raw edges shall be painted before leaving the fabrication works with one coat of
aluminium paint and re-painted immediately prior to installation.
2.6.2.3 Supports
Ductwork shall be anchored on each main run, or every 20 m, whichever is least, either by
rigid fixing to the structure or by cross-braced hangers.
Ductwork passing through floors and walls shall be sleeved. Spaces between ducts and
sleeves shall be packed and sealed with a sound insulating material approved by the
Company.
Dampers for air balancing shall be provided at supply and return air main branches, fresh air
inlets, and where required for proper air balancing. Dampers shall be manually adjustable
externally, with indicating quadrant and lockable operating lever.
Dampers with side dimensions up to 300 mm shall have a single blade, not less than 1.6 mm
thick, with 10 mm diameter pivot rods and rigid bearings.
Dampers with side dimensions over 300 mm shall have horizontally opposed multileaf
blades, not less than 1.6 mm thick and blades no more than 250 mm wide, with 10 mm
diameter pivot rods set in rigid bearings and linked externally to a single operating lever and
quadrant.
Hand access panels shall be provided to enable full inspection of damper blades, unless
access is available through adjacent equipment.
After final commissioning, the position of all dampers shall be secured and indicated with a
durable mark on the quadrant.
Fire dampers, of equal fire resistance as the duct, shall be provided on ductwork passing
through fire barriers and should be located within the thickness of fire barriers. Where this
is not possible, the section of ductwork between damper and fire barrier shall be constructed
of 6 mm thick mild steel plate.
Fire damper shall be held in the open position by a fusible link, normally set to release at a
temperature of 70 oC.
Access panels shall be provided to fire dampers enabling full inspection of blades and the
fusible links.
Access panels and other openings in ductwork shall be provided, whether shown on the
Contract Drawings or not, for :
- Routine maintenance, lubrication and adjustment of items not requiring full access.
Access doors shall be not less than 450 mm x 450 mm clear, unless specifically approved by
the Company, and shall be hinged and fitted with felt seals, secured to prevent stripping, and
provided with camlock fasteners. Holes cut in duct walls for access doors shall have
stiffening frames.
In case where hinged doors cannot be accommodated due to space limitations, bolted-on
type access holes with quick release fittings shall be provided. Access holes shall be 200
mm x 200 mm clear, and shall be bolted-on type, fitted with felt seals.
Access doors and holes on insulated ductwork shall be insulated. Retaining frames shall be
provided to accommodate insulation at openings.
2.7 Equipment
2.7.1 Refrigerants
Chlorofluorocarbon (cfc) refrigerants, eg R11, R12 and R502, shall not be used.
- Shrouding of terminations.
Water chillers shall be single, outdoor, packaged units, completely factory assembled, piped,
wired and charged with refrigerant. The complete unit shall be suitable for occasional
ambient temperatures in excess of 50oC. Units shall be shipped fully assembled and wired,
factory leak tested, dehydrated and with full refrigerant and oil operating charge. Units shall
be factory run-tested before shipment.
Units shall include semi-hermetic reciprocating / screw or scroll type compressors, shell-
and-tube evaporators, air cooled condensers and weathertight control panels, all mounted on
a continuous structural base of heavy steel profile, together with antivibration mountings.
Controls shall include unit-mounted fused disconnect switches, power starters, HRC fuses
for each motor, load/unload relays, non-recycling relays and water flow switches together
with safety controls for refrigerant pressure, motor protection, oil pressure and low water
temperature. A sequence controller, in a separate compartment to the power control, shall be
provided for multiple chiller installations. Chillers should be capable of running at 25% of
full load, or less.
Chilled water circulation pumps shall be end-suction, centrifugal, direct drive units, with
cast iron casings, gunmetal impellers, stainless steel shafts, mechanical seals and flexibly
close-coupled drives to totally enclosed, industrially silent, three-phase motors. Pump and
motor shall be mounted on a common cast iron bedplate, with appropriate antivibration
isolation and concrete bases.
Suction connections shall include isolating valve, strainer, pressure gauge and cock, drain
cock and flexible connection. Delivery connection shall include isolating valve, check valve
if the pump is in parallel connection, pressure gauge and cock, and flexible connection.
Gland drip, if any, shall be piped to waste.
Chilled water pressurisation, expansion and make-up shall be controlled by packaged factory
assembled units, complete with pump, membrane tank(s) and the necessary controls and
safeties, all mounted on a common baseplate and concrete plinth.
Cold water make-up connection shall have control and isolating valves, check valves and
water meter to check volume of make-up.
Connection to the chilled water system shall be via an air separator and automatic air vents
shall be provided at high points of the system.
Chilled water treatment should be by integral makeup tank dosing system, or by dosing pot,
for the following.
- Descaling
- Corrosion inhibition
- Algae inhibition
Air handling units shall be packaged, factory assembled units constructed from modular,
double skinned, and 50 mm insulated panels, all mounted on a galvanised steel base frame.
Doors and hand holes shall be provided to give access to all parts of the unit. Flexible
connections shall be provided at unit air inlets and outlet.
Fans shall be belt-driven, double inlet, centrifugal units with statically and dynamically
balanced impellers. Preference shall be given to backward curved blades. Motors shall be
located in the airstreams on fully adjustable mounting bases complete with oil resistant vee
belts, adjustable pulleys and antivibration mountings. Motors shall have a power operating
margin of not less than 25%. The outlet air velocity shall not exceed 9 m/s.
Cooling coils shall be constructed of seamless copper pipe mechanically expanded onto
aluminium fins and shall be removable from the side. Air face velocities shall not exceed
2.5 m/s and water tube velocities shall not exceed 2.4 m/s. Condensate drains shall have a
deep seal trap, with minimum depth of 75 mm, which can often affect the height of the
concrete support base for the AHU.
Medium or high efficiency filters, as required, shall be as detailed in Section 2.7.8 of this
document. An inclined U-tube manometer shall be fitted across the filter medium with
calibrated scale and Clean and Dirty indicators. All AHUs used for Control rooms,
switchgear rooms, auxiliary rooms and the like shall have both medium and high efficiency
filters.
Mixing boxes shall be provided with low leakage, aerofoil and opposed-blade dampers on
fresh and return air connections.
Flexible connections shall allow a minimum of 150 mm gap between metal flanges and
ducts, shall be made of airtight non-organic flexible fabric and be fixed by metal bands or
flanges. Supports shall be provided so as to prevent any static loading on flexible
connections Flexible connections shall not be used to make up any differences in duct
alignment. The flexible connections shall be pre fabricated to suit the duct size, shape and
space
Filter materials shall fire resistant in accordance with the requirements of BS 5588 : Part 9.
Individual filter elements shall be easily withdrawable and mounted in rigid non-corrosive
frames.
Filters used for commissioning purposes on handover, shall be completely cleaned and
washed.
An additional complete set of new, unused filter elements shall be provided as part of the
spares required under SP1285-A Specification for Civil & Buildings Utility Services -
General Requirements.Some installation may require additional sets and this will be stated
in part C6 of the tender/contract document.
Fresh air inlet filters should be washable panel pre-filters not less than grade F5 when tested
in accordance with BS EN 779.
Medium efficiency filters should be renewable panel filters, not less than grade F6 when
tested in accordance with BS EN 779.
High efficiency air filters should be renewable bag filters, not less than grade F7 when tested
in accordance with BS EN 779.
Terminal (eg fan coil) unit filters should be easily removable washable panel filters, not less
than grade F5 when tested in accordance with BS EN 779.
Terminal boxes shall be provided to give complete enclosure of all electrical connections
together with a duct-mounted high temperature cutout to protect heaters in case of air failure.
Units shall be controlled by duct mounted thermostats located in the positions shown on
drawings and interlinked with the main airhandling unit controls package.
Sound attenuators shall maintain room noise levels specified. These room sound levels are
detailed in SP-1275.
Sound attenuator casings shall be manufactured from galvanised steel to the appropriate
thickness and shall be pocket-lock formed to ensure a constant seal.
Splitters shall be arranged within casings to provide a number of airways, the width of each
being determined by the required acoustic performance. A half width splitter shall be fixed
on the attenuator side walls to minimise flanking. Splitters shall be secured to casings by
pop rivets or self-tapping screws.
Zinc galvanising destroyed during manufacture shall be thoroughly cleaned and treated with
a zinc-rich paint.
Sound attenuators shall be installed with suitable transformation pieces so that air velocity at
any section is no greater than that in adjacent ductwork.
Sound attenuators handling saturated air shall be manufactured generally as above, but in
lieu of the reinforced glass fibre mesh, acoustic infill shall be inserted behind scrim and 0.55
mm thick perforated sheet steel having 50% free area, hot dipped galvanised after
perforation.
Cooling coils shall be of solid-drawn cooper tube with welded headers and mechanically
bonded non-ferrous fins. A non-corrosive pre-insulated drip tray, laid to fall, with drain
outlet, shall be provided under the coil and valve arrangement. The discharge shall be run,
via a trap, to waste. Connections should be above waste traps rather than directly into soil
pipes. Pumped condensate drains shall discharge independently to downpipes.
Coils shall be complete with air cock and union lockshield regulating valves on return
connections and union wheel isolating valves on flow connections.
2.7.11.2 Heaters
Electric resistance heaters shall be of open nichrome filaments wired so that they are
energised only when the fan is operating. Heaters shall include high temperature safety
elements.
2.7.11.3 Fans
Fans for fan coil units shall be double inlet, centrifugal type, fully balanced with totally
enclosed, factory lubricated, sealed, sleeve bearings, 3-speed motors, all assembled as easily
withdrawable units for inspection and cleaning. Antivibration mountings shall be
incorporated in units to ensure that no vibration is transmitted to structure or spaces.
Ductwork shall be attached by flexible connection.
2.7.11.4 Controls
Automatic waterside temperature control shall be provided together with manual fan speed
control.
Internal wiring shall be integral with each unit, terminating in a terminal block, which
completely encloses all electrical connections. Power supply shall be via an adjacent
switched fused spur with indicator light, identifiable as the unit local isolator.
Packaged air conditioning units shall comprise factory assembled, standard, weatherproof,
air handling units complete with matching air cooled refrigerant condensers, control package
and interconnecting wiring all generally as detailed in Sections 2.7.3, Water Chillers, and
2.7.7 Air Handling Units, of this document.
Central DX airconditioning units shall comprise an outdoor air cooled condensing unit and
matching indoor airhandling unit with interconnecting refrigerant pipework. Both units shall
be of the same manufacture unless specifically approved otherwise by the Company.
Weatherproof condensing units shall be factory assembled on a heavy gauge integral steel
base and shall include a minimum of two separate and independent refrigeration circuits.
Units shall be capable of operating at 25% of full load, or less, including hot gas bypass as
appropriate, and at occasional ambient temperatures in excess of 50oC.
Controls shall include power starters; HRC fuses for each motor, load/unload relays and
non-cycling relays as well as safety controls for refrigerant pressure, motor protection and
oil pressure.
Sight glasses shall be provided for oil level and refrigerant suction pipework. Condenser
coils shall include aluminium fins bonded to copper pipe.
Refrigerant pipework shall be as described in Sections 2.5and 2.8and air handling units as
described in Section 2.7 , of this document.
A remote evaporator control panel shall be provided together with a room temperature
controller.
Split system air conditioning units shall comprise outdoor air cooled condensers and indoor
fan coil units with interconnecting refrigerant liquid and suction pipework.
Air cooled condensing units shall include self-contained reciprocating compressors, mounted
in an anti-corrosive, rust-resistant, galvanised steel plate and double-baked acryl resin finish
casing.
Fan coil units shall be direct expansion type and shall comprise cooling coil of non-ferrous
construction, double inlet centrifugal fan with totally enclosed motor and condensate drain
pan. Casings shall be heavy-gauge steel, insulated and vapour-sealed throughout. Fan coil
units may be floor, wall or ceiling mounted.
Refrigerant connection between remote condenser and fan coil unit shall be made together
with all necessary valves, controls, control wiring, etc, to make a complete installation, all in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation and generally as detailed in Sections
2.5 and 2.8of this document.
Self-contained, through the wall, aircooled airconditioning units shall be provided with
diaphragm plate, mounting brackets and isolating switch. Units shall be installed with piped
condensate drains.
2.7.16 Fans
Roof extract fans should be of the mixed/axial type with weather skirts, cowls and impellers
constructed of glass fibre reinforced resin with polypropylene shutters and aluminium
fittings. Motors shall have ball bearings and be totally enclosed.
Window or wall extract fans with impellers, auto close shutters, fan ducts and outer grilles,
shall be constructed in moulded plastic. Motors shall be shaded pole induction type and
motor bearings self-aligned 'sealed for life' oil-impregnated porous bronze bushes with
ample oil reservoirs.
Power supply shall be via an adjacent switched fused spur with indicator light, identifiable
as the unit local isolator. Run-on timers may be required and this shall be indicated in the
Contract specification.
Axial flow fans shall include totally-enclosed, ball-bearing motors, long casings, adjustable-
pitch impellers, external terminal boxes, access doors, extended motor lubricators, suitable
anti-vibration mountings and flexible connections.
Fans shall be selected to operate at not more than 80% of maximum capacity.
Fans shall be corrosion resistant, aerofoil, bifurcated axial flow fans with steel casings and 3
mm thick PVC lining carried over flange facings. Outside of casings shall be painted with
epoxy polyamide enamel. Impellers shall be moulded in glass fibre and motors shall be
squirrel cage induction type.
Centrifugal fans shall have rigid PVC casings and impellers of specially protected steel
using high density polyethylene.
Exhaust ductwork shall be circular HDPE and shall not contain control or fire dampers.
The internal fume chamber, exhaust ducting and exhaust fan shall be suitable for Zone 1
hazard.
Supply grilles and diffusers shall allow adjustment of air flow direction where required, and
all grilles and diffusers should have opposed blade dampers. Unless otherwise specified,
grilles and diffusers shall have proprietary concealed fixings, screws through the inside of
grilles and diffusers shall not be used.
2.8 Insulation
2.8.1 Pipework
Buried pipework and fittings shall be of a pre-insulated system, as detailed in Section 2.5of
this document.
Adhesives and sealers described in the following are as manufactured by Atlas Foster Co
Ltd. Alternative products, equal and approved by the Company, may be used.
Steel pipework above ground shall be insulated with rigid glass fibre pre-formed sections,
minimum density 64 kg/m3, and thermal conductivity not greater than 0.04 W/m oC, with
aluminium foil or paper laminate, securely fixed directly to the pipe surface with Safetee
Ductfas 81-22 adhesive. Joints shall be made with 75 mm plastic adhesive tape with a tack
coat of the adhesive on the aluminium surface. All raw edges shall be filled with reinforced
Foamseal 30-45. Insulation thickness shall be as detailed in Table B1.
Steel pipework running in non-airconditioned spaces shall have, in addition to the above,
insulation covered with a coat of Sealfas 30-36 and, while still tacky, a covering of heavy
quality canvas. The whole shall then be covered with a finishing coat of Sealfas 30-36.
Steel pipework external to buildings or in Plant Rooms shall then, in addition to both the
above, be cladded with 0.55 mm thick, 'hammered', aluminium sheeting with overlapping
joints and pop rivet fixings.
Flanges, valves and fittings to be insulated shall be covered with a thickness of insulation
equal to that of adjacent pipe, cut to shape, fixed to the metal and to adjacent insulation with
the appropriate adhesive, with any open joints filled in with a mixture of mastic and
granulated insulation. The whole shall be smoothed down by building up sharp corners with
mastic, covered with tape with a further coating of Sealfas 30-36. All such fittings shall be
vapour sealed and finished in accordance with the requirements for the adjacent pipework,
except that valves and flanges in Plant rooms shall be finished with 0.91 mm thick,
'hammered', aluminium boxes which shall be designed for easy removal and access for
maintenance, without disturbing insulation on adjacent pipework. Purpose-made valve
boxes shall be subject to prior Company approval, and shall be suitable for easy replacement
after maintenance
Vapour barriers shall be continuous over thermal insulation, including branch connections,
flanges, valves, and pumps and like equipment. Where insulation is terminated, ends shall
be fully sealed.
Hangers and brackets supporting insulated services shall be fixed externally to thermal
insulation and vapour barriers.
Copper pipework short connections to individual units, if not greater than 20 mm diameter,
may be insulated with 19 mm thick, closed cell polymer, flexible foam tube with a thermal
conductivity not greater than 0.04 W/moC.
2.8.1.2 Refrigerant
Liquid field installed refrigerant lines, both internal and external, above and below ground,
shall be insulated with 19 mm thick, close cell polymer, flexible foam tube with thermal
conductivity not greater than 0.04 W/moC.
2.8.1.3 Condensate
Thermal insulation shall be provided on all surfaces operating with a surface temperature
below that of the surrounding air. When the surface temperature is below the dewpoint of
surrounding air, an impervious vapour barrier shall encase the outer surface of insulation.
Adhesives and sealers described in the following are as manufactured by Atlas Foster Co
Ltd. Alternative products, equal and approved by the Company, may be used.
Ductwork shall be insulated with 50 mm thick, rigid glass fibre slabs, or pre-formed
sections, minimum density 48 kg/m 3 and thermal conductivity not greater than 0.04 W/m oC,
faced with aluminium foil securely fixed directly to the metal ductwork with Safetec Ductfas
81-22 adhesive.
Joints between sections shall be covered with 75 mm wide, plastic contact adhesive tape
fixed with a tack coat of adhesive on the aluminium surface. All raw edges shall be filled
with reinforced Foamseal 30-45.
Ductwork external to buildings or in Plant Rooms shall, in addition to both the above, be
finished and protected with 0.55 mm, 'hammered', aluminium sheeting. All joints shall be
overlapped and secured with pop rivets. Bands shall be neatly formed and fitted at all
termination points with segments and tees gartered.
Vapour barriers shall be continuous over thermal insulation, including branch connections,
flanges, hangers and like equipment. Where insulation is terminated, ends shall be fully
sealed.
Access panels in ductwork shall be fitted with purpose-made rigid fibre, removable, covers
with quick release bands or fasteners.
Damper, test hole and instrumentation, connections etc insulation shall be neatly cut and
sealed to allow permanent access.
Sound attenuators shall normally be used at all times. However there may be an occasional
need for a liner.
Materials
Liner shall be semi-rigid glass fibre slab, 25 mm thick, minimum density 48 kg/m 3, faced
with black glass tissue or black neoprene, classified non-combustible in accordance with BS
476, Part 4. Flexible insulation shall not be used.
Both adhesive and sealant shall be recommended by the Manufacturer for the purpose and
classified Class 1 flame spread in accordance with BS 476, Part 7.
Company approved products for acoustic insulation are given in Table B2.
Products other than those listed above shall require formal Company approval in writing.
Installation
Installation shall comply with STD-2-0001 "Acoustic Duct Liner" and shall follow the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Adhesive shall be applied with 100% coverage of the sheet metal surface prior to bonding
the glass fibre.
In addition, the insulation shall be secured to the sheet metal by mechanical fasteners.
Fasteners shall be adhered, not spot welded, to the ductwork and pins shall be turned over in
the direction of air flow. Fasteners shall be fixed at not more than 350 mm centres, shall
start within 50 mm of open edges, i.e. sheet metal joints ,and within 75 mm of corners and
longitudinal butts.
At open edges, the glass fibre shall be cut back and the facing turned under. The turned
facing shall be secured on both sides of the glass fibre by the fastener. At corners and
longitudinal butts, the glass fibre shall be cut back and the facing turned under. At lateral
butts, the upstream glass fibre shall be cut back and the facing overlapped on the facing of
the downstream slab.
Sealant shall be applied with 100% coverage of joints at edges, corners, longitudinal butts
and lateral butt facing overlaps. Sealant shall also be applied to repair all facing cuts and
tears.
Lateral and longitudinal butts shall be allowed only where the duct side is greater than the
glass fibre slab standard size.
The liner shall be fixed to ductwork sections in a sheet metal workshop, not in situ.
Lined sections of ductwork shall be subject to the Company's inspection on site before
installation and shall require the Company's approval, in writing, in position prior to closing
up.
The general requirements for commissioning, testing and handover are given in SP1285-A
Specification for Civil & Buildings Utility Services General Requirements. The Sections in
SP-1285-A includes:
The commissioning of a chilled water airconditioning system should normally be carried out
in the following sequence.
The standard Air conditioning Test Sheets included in Appendix A of this document and in
Appendix-1 of SP-1100 , or equal and approved by the Company, shall be used to record
measurements and demonstrations.
General requirements for pipe work leakage testing are given in SP1285-A Specification for
Civil & Buildings Utility Services - General Requirements.
Chilled water pipework shall be hydraulically tested to a pressure of 1.5 x working pressure
or 7 bar(g), whichever is greater, held for 24 hours without loss.
Before treatment, the complete chilled water system shall be flushed to the approval of the
Company and a final leakage test performed. Large bore (minimum 50mm) flush points ,at
lowest sections of the system, shall be provided.
The system shall then be dosed with a descaling agent and left for a minimum of 24 hours.
The system shall then be drained down, re-flushed, re-filled and dosed with a corrosion
inhibitor and an algae inhibitor.
Table B3 gives details for treatment by products supplied by Dearborn Chemicals Ltd.
Alternative manufacturers and products may be used, subject to Company written approval.
The measurements listed on the following document shall be recorded. (See Appendix-A)
The manufacturers shall provide pump curves; specific to each pump, for commissioning
and copies shall form part of the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
- Air vents functioning correctly and air bled from the system.
The initial chilled water balance should be based on design flow rates measured at metering
stations and may be carried out before water chiller start up.
Commissioning of chiller units shall be carried out by properly certificated technicians and
shall include, but not be limited to:
A full load test performed during summer months. If Substantial Completion takes
place outside this period, the full load test shall be performed during the Defects
Liability Period.
- Mechanical and electrical checks for the proper and safe operation of equipment shall
have been completed.
- Ductwork shall be blown through, before fixing grilles and diffusers, to clear dust.
- Joints, covers, test holes, builders work penetrations etc shall be sealed.
The initial air balance, based on design flow rates, may be carried out before water chiller
start up. Systems may be balanced by setting the correct proportional airflows at junctions
back to the fan and the design flow rates achieved by adjustment of the main damper. Main
airflow shall be measured by pitot tube traverse, or equal and approved by the Company.
Before starting to set up a controls system the following requirements shall be satisfied :
- All safety devices, including interlocks and cut-outs, shall operate effectively.
Function checks shall include, but not be limited to, verification that:
- The set points of all controllers are within design tolerance with the minimum dead
zone consistent with stable control.
- Interlocking and overriding devices ensure that the overall sequence of control is
achieved.
- Safety is not jeopardised in the event of the interruption the electrical supply.
With the complete system functional and running, the waterside and airside balance shall be
fine-tuned to take account of design temperature differences across equipment and to
achieve the specified room conditions.
When finally balanced, the adjusted position of each balancing valve and damper shall be
permanently marked.
With the complete system functional and running and the waterside and airside finally
balanced, controllers shall be fine-tuned to ensure that set points and control tolerances are
correct and meet the specified requirements.
Noise measurements of the A-weighted sound pressure level (dBA) shall be taken:
In cases where any one measurement indicates possible non-conformance with specified
noise criteria, then octave band spectra measurements shall be taken to establish the noise
rating (NR) as listed on the following document.
2.10 Supervision
A qualified supervisor fluently conversant in the English language and experienced in the air
conditioning work shall be employed by the Contractor on the Worksite and shall directly
supervise all the work.
The Contractors shall give at least one week notice, to the Company Site Representative, so
that he may inspect the work. After inspection the CSR will inform the contractor about
necessary improvement or allow the contractor to continue with the next sequence of the
work. Such permission will not relief the contractor in any way from his responsibilities as
to carry out the works in accordance with the contract and specifications.
Appendices
Appendix A: Standard Air Conditioning Test Sheets
1285-B11 : Humidifier
CONTRACTOR :
TESTING ENGINEER NAME & SIGN : DATE:
PDO REF IND & SIGN : DATE:
B. REMARKS/OBSERVATIONS:
CONTRACTOR :
TESTING ENGINEER NAME & SIGN : DATE:
PDO REF IND & SIGN : DATE:
Limit :- 0 to +10%
C. REMARKS/OBSERVATIONS:
CONTRACTOR :
TESTING ENGINEER NAME & SIGN : DATE:
PDO REF IND & SIGN : DATE:
1. Pre-treatment
Initial Flush Final Leakage Test
Volume of
water (m3) Working Test Pressure
Time (hrs) Strainer System Time (hrs)
Pressure (kPa) (kPa)
2. Cleaning:
Descaler type.
Dosage (kg/m3).
Dose.
Time
3. Final Flush:
Time (hrs)
Strainer
System
4. Dosing:
Manufacturer:
Corrosion inhibitor product:
Corrosion inhibitor (kg/m3)
Corrosion inhibitor dose (kg)
Algae/bacteria inhibitor product:
Algae/bacteria inhibitor (kg/m3)
Algae/bacteria inhibitor (kg)
5. Record Final pH. (Limits 7.0-8.0)
C. REMARKS/OBSERVATIONS:
CONTRACTOR :
TESTING ENGINEER NAME & SIGN : DATE:
PDO REF IND & SIGN : DATE:
CONTRACTOR :
TESTING ENGINEER NAME & SIGN : DATE:
PDO REF IND & SIGN : DATE:
1. PUMP:
MANUFACTURER: TYPE: SERIAL/MODEL NO:
SIZE: REF NO:
LEVELLING & ALIGNMENT Reading Tolerance
Levelling 0.05 mm/m
Radial(Parallel) Misalignment 0.10 mm total indicator
Axial (Angular) Misalignment 0.05mm (150mm dia)
Design Test % Design
Flow rate (l/sec) (Limits : 0 to 10%)
Speed (rpm)
Head (kPa)
Discharge Pressure(Pd) - Suction Pressure(Ps) = Head
2. MOTOR:
MANUFACTURER: TYPE: SERIAL/FRAME NO:
RATING: KW V A
Design Test
Line voltage (V)
Running current (A)
Speed (rpm)
3. STARTER:
MANUFACTURER: TYPE: SERIAL NO:
OVERLOAD RANGE: OVERLOAD SETTING:
FUSE RATING TIMER SETTING:
C. REMARKS/OBSERVATIONS:
CONTRACTOR :
TESTING ENGINEER NAME & SIGN : DATE:
PDO REF IND & SIGN : DATE:
1. FAN:
MANUFACTURER: TYPE: SERIAL/MODEL NO:
SIZE: REF NO:
CONTRACTOR :
TESTING ENGINEER NAME & SIGN : DATE:
PDO REF IND & SIGN : DATE:
1. AIR SIDE:
Design Test % Design
Air Flow (m3/sec)
Entering DB/WB Temperature
(C)
Leaving DB/WB Temperature
(C)
Entering Enthalpy, He (kJ/kg)
Leaving Enthalpy, Hl (kJ/kg)
Heat from Air (kW)
KW = 1.2 x (m3/sec) x (He - Hl)
2. WATER SIDE:
Design Test % Design
Water Flow (l/sec)
Inlet Temperature, Ti (C)
Outlet Temperature, To (C)
Heat to Water (kW)
KW = 4.1868 x (l/sec) x (To - Ti)
C. REMARKS/OBSERVATIONS:
CONTRACTOR :
TESTING ENGINEER NAME & SIGN : DATE:
PDO REF IND & SIGN : DATE:
1. EVAPORATOR:
Design Test % Design
Entering DB/WB
Temperature (C)
Leaving DB/WB
Temperature (C)
Entering Enthalpy, He
(kJ/kg)
Leaving Enthalpy, Hl
(kJ/kg)
Record COP.
Record leaving air temperature (C).
Record LP switch cut-in (kPa).
Record LP switch cutout (kPa).
Record HP switch cut-in (kPa).
Record HP switch cutout (kPa).
C. REMARKS/OBSERVATIONS:
CONTRACTOR :
TESTING ENGINEER NAME & SIGN : DATE:
PDO REF IND & SIGN : DATE:
1. AIR SIDE:
Design Test % Design
Entering DB/WB
Temperature - Te (C)
Leaving DB/WB
Temperature - Tl (C)
CONTRACTOR :
TESTING ENGINEER NAME & SIGN : DATE:
PDO REF IND & SIGN : DATE:
CONTRACTOR :
TESTING ENGINEER NAME & SIGN : DATE:
PDO REF IND & SIGN : DATE:
A. INDENT/CONTRACT No:
LOCATION:
NOISE RATING CURVES
B INSPECTION/TEST:
Plant On
Plant Off
NOTES
(This Test Sheet should be used only when the noise level is questioned.)
C REMARKS/OBSERVATIONS:
CONTRACTOR :
TESTING ENGINEER NAME & SIGN : DATE:
PDO REF IND & SIGN : DATE:
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